Make a Date With Winter GEORGIA’S TEMPERATE WEATHER AND A HOST OF EXCITING ATTRACTIONS MAKE IT AN IDEAL DESTINATION TO EXPLORE DURING THE YEAR’S COLDEST MONTHS. YOU DON’T HAVE TO FEEL TRULY FROSTY TO FIND THE CHARM OF THE WINTER SEASON ACROSS THE STATE, FROM LIGHTS AND ICE SKATING TO HOLIDAY MARKETS AND MORE. What is more wonder-inducing than millions of sparkling holiday lights? Get your fill of dazzling, immersive displays at Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Resort and Gardens in Pine Mountain. At Hiawassee’s Mountain Country Christmas in Lights , arts and crafts and hot chocolate accompany the glittering spectacle, and revelers pause their tunnels-of-lights tour at Winter WonderLights at the State Botanical Garden in Athens for a s’mores break. The Garden Lights, Holiday Nights event sets the Atlanta Botanical Gardens aglow with magic; Enchanted Garden of Lights in Rock City illuminates an Arctic kingdom and magic forest; and the Boat Parade of Lights in Savannah (and accompanying fireworks) reflects the season’s joy against the wintry water of the Savannah River. Georgia might not have frequent snow, but that won’t stop you from enjoying winter’s outdoor delights. Head to Snow Island at Lanier Islands in Buford, where you’ll find an eight-story snow slide, carnival rides and fresh powder for snow angels. Lace up your skates for pristine rinks at Atlanta’s Skate the Station at Atlantic Station and the annual Evans on Ice , where you can also roast marshmallows for a warm up. Or, hop aboard the historic SAM Shortline Excursion Train in Cordele for the Candy Cane Express holiday ride. 48 #EXPLOREGEORGIA CALLAWAY FANTASY IN LIGHTS, PINE MOUNTAIN//CALLAWAY RESORT & GARDENS
Official State Travel Guide 2023 Georgia Official State Travel Guide: Page 48
