Welcome to Georgia BEST TRIPS OF 2024 Make this the year you venture deep into Georgia’s wonders, as far away from your everyday as you can imagine. page 7 GEORGIA FOR ALL SEASONS Pick Your Perfect Spring page 34 Get Summer on Your Mind page 40 Find the Dazzle of Fall page 46 Make a Date With Winter page 52 SMALL TOWNS, BIG FUN Embark on an unforgettable getaway to a small Georgia town. Find coastal pleasures, outdoor adventure, compelling history and mountain views. page 59 INHALE, EXHALE Indulge in self-care and get away from it all with a trip focused on pure relaxation. Be dazzled by rural charm, meditate on Georgia’s beauty and paddle your cares away on reflective waters. page 69 GEORGIA CITY GUIDES Retreat to the Mountains in Clayton page 81 Explore Your Favorite Neighborhood in Atlanta page 85 Find Small-Town Fun in Thomasville page 93 Beach Getaway to Tybee Island page 97 EXPERIENCE THE LIFE & LEGACY OF JIMMY CARTER Take a road trip to follow in the footsteps of the esteemed former president. From his childhood farm in Plains to landmarks and museums spanning Americus and Atlanta, you’ll get to know Carter’s home state in new ways. page 103 CALLAWAY RESORT & GARDENS, PINE MOUNTAIN/CALEB JONES 23 TRIPADVISOR FAN FAVORITES Discover Georgia travelers’ top picks in this roundup of reviews from Tripadvisor users. page 111 HIDDEN GEMS Head off the beaten path to surprising Georgia destinations—like a bamboo forest, mansion ruins on a remote barrier island and astonishing geological wonders. page 123 EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 1