Picturesque Cloudland Canyon has hiking trails that will meet you where you are in terms of fitness and mobility.
Photograph by John E. McDonald
13 Fall Road Trips to Explore Georgia
From the mountains in the north to the pristine beaches on the coast to the largest swamp in North America, Georgia is one of the most geographically diverse states in the country. And it’s all within easy driving distance. We have 13 road trip fall getaways guaranteed to delight, including breathtaking vistas, oceanside golf, and fun times for the kids—Plus, a side trip to the iconic Buc-ee’s, a stop at the Bigfoot museum, and a curated playlist of Georgia-born songs to help get you where you’re going.
By Jamie Allen, Scott Freeman, Rachel Garbus, and Lia Picard
Old memories and new finds on North Georgia’s Highway 5
The drive up Highway 5, past Canton and all the way to Blue Ridge, is still filled with whimsical, tasty, and unexpected finds—some old, some new, some timeless. Here are some of my favorites.
3 Georgia havens that encapsulate luxury travel
Lounge and golf at Cloudland at McLemore Resort Lookout Mountain, experience true fine dining at World of Quercus, and live in a "European palace" at Sea Island.
3 Georgia destinations every arts and culture nerd should know about
Visit where Flannery O’Connor spent time writing at Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, an important site of folk art that's on the National Register of Historic Places, Pasaquan, and Ocmulgee Mounds, a National Historic Park.
3 outdoor wonderlands for Georgia adventure-seekers
Hike the eroded soil that makes up Providence Canyon, canoe the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and go fly fishing on the idyllic Soque River.
3 family adventures in Georgia that keep the kids in mind
As summer turns to fall, head to the apple orchards of North Georgia, kayak the Etowah River, or get up close and personal with turtles at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
A short ode to Buc-ee’s
Depending on who you ask, Buc-ee’s can either sound like a road trip oasis or the ninth circle of hell. The enormous convenience stores began in Texas and have spread across the South. Georgia’s highways now boast two locations, with two more under construction.
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