Welcome to Georgia BEST TRIPS OF 2025 Make this the year you venture deep into Georgia’s wonders, as far away from your everyday as you can imagine. page 9 READY, SET, OUTDOORS Discover all the ways to explore Georgia State Parks – from waterfall-peppered hikes to stargazing at night to panoramas showcasing some of our most startling natural wonders. page 35 TRAVEL MORE, SPEND LESS Get ideas for making the most of your travel budget, whether you’re adventuring solo, with your friends or family group, or on a romantic couple’s trip. page 53 GEORGIA FOR ALL SEASONS Pick Your Perfect Spring page 64 Get Summer on Your Mind page 70 Find the Dazzle of Fall page 76 Make a Date With Winter page 82 THE ULTIMATE SET-JETTING ROAD TRIP Chances are good you’re a fan of Georgia-made television shows and movies whether you know it or not. Come see where your favorites are filmed in spots like Atlanta, Senoia, and Jackson. page 89 GEORGIA CITY GUIDES OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, OKEFENOKEE/WANDER NORTH GA GOES SOUTH Sojourn to the Mountains in Ellijay page 105 Find Your Favorite Neighborhood in Atlanta page 111 Explore Small-Town Fun in Greensboro page 115 Beeline for the Beach on St. Simons Island page 119 WAG YOUR WAY ACROSS GEORGIA Don’t leave your pup behind when vacationing in the Peach State. From Alpharetta to Columbus to Thomasville, this off-the-beaten-path travel route is one for the dogs. page 123 EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 1