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Come to Georgia and discover the unexpected.
From Georgia’s energetic and lively cities to the relaxing coastline and breathtaking
mountain scenery, Georgia boasts rich and unique experiences that are unparalleled.
Culinary Specialties
Georgia offers many types of culinary experiences that are unique to our state…more
than just the peaches for which we are known. Whether you experience a talented local chef,
a local winery, or a local favorite restaurant with some specialties of its own, Georgia
boasts a culinary destination that will satisfy anyone. Culinary activities in Georgia include
cooking classes and schools, dining experiences that are unique and memorable, visiting farmers
markets, gourmet food shopping and a plethora of food festivals. Wine activities include
touring a winery, driving a wine trail and tasting locally made wines.
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Georgia On My Mind
Georgia ’s musical talents have influenced generations of musicians and can be heard
around the world. Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding, Trisha Yearwood, B-52’s,
R.E.M. and the Allman Brothers are just a few of the more than 450 Georgia musicians who
are celebrated at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon. Athens has a music vibe that is
explosively energetic with hundreds of bands calling Athens home who play jazz, classical,
blues, country, hip hop, rock, and every kind of alternative genre.
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Georgia’s Civil War
From Chickamauga, the second-bloodiest battle of the Civil War, to Andersonville, the most
notorious prison camp of the War, Georgia has a wealth of battlefields, cemeteries, arsenals,
museums, mansions and stories. The Civil War’s impact on Georgia was greater than any
other event in the state’s history with some 11,000 Georgians killed and over 100,000
total casualties. The Blue and Gray Trail, which extends from Chattanooga to Atlanta, highlights
some of the most preserved land and battle sites of the 1860s.
Civil Rights
From the battlegrounds of the Civil War to civil rights, Georgia’s place in the epic
struggle for equal rights is second to none. Native Atlantan Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is
buried at the King Center and his birth home is a National Historic Site.
Presidential Legacy
Southern people, culture, heritage and events have had an impact on American and World
history through the lives of three former presidents. Woodrow Wilson, Franklin D. Roosevelt
and Jimmy Carter all have significant ties to Georgia. Their homes and stories are found
in sites from Augusta to Warm Springs, Plains and Atlanta.
Outdoor Adventures
Awaiting you are exciting outdoor adventures like hiking, hang-gliding, mountain biking,
white-water rafting and kayaking. Georgia is a water wonderland with a vast system of rivers,
lakes, coast and even a swamp, offering many opportunities for you to raft, paddle, and tube
in Georgia. The state is sprinkled with pristine environments such as the swamp at the Okefenokee
National Wildlife Refuge, one of the oldest freshwater areas in the country. In north Georgia,
the Chattooga River, Georgia’s only nationally designated "Wild & Scenic" river
offers class III to class V whitewater rafting. In south Georgia, the Altamaha River Trail,
just over 100 miles long is formed by the confluence of the Ocmulgee and Oconee Rivers.
Play a round
Georgia is home to golf legend Bobby Jones, the country’s oldest golf club – the
Savannah Golf Club – and the world’s most prestigious golf tournament – The
Masters® in Augusta. No other state gives you such an opportunity to be a part of the
history and heritage of the game of golf. With more than 300 golf courses in Georgia, every
golfer is sure to find a course that suits there game.
Shop ‘Til You Drop
Throughout Georgia, many small towns have developed into a shopper’s paradise. Antiques
abound and unique boutiques and gift shops line the town squares and side streets. Madison,
Rome, Dahlonega, Thomasville and Washington are prime examples of how a community can preserve
the best of its original architecture yet offer a variety of shopping experiences. Walk the
tree lined streets, browsing the shops and taking a break at a local café. Find high-end
designer fashions at Lenox Square, Phipps Plaza and the boutiques in Buckhead in Atlanta.
Or, spend an entire day shopping and dining at Atlantic Station. Whether you call it bargain
hunting or just saving money, you’ll find great discounts at several outlet centers
in Georgia. Stroll through the attractive outdoor village setting of the North Georgia Premium
Outlets in Dawsonville, visit the Tanger Outlet Centers in Commerce and Locust Grove and
discover great savings and a full calendar of special events and offers.
Come to Georgia and discover the unexpected. A world of adventure, history and culture
awaits you. Visit www.exploregeorgia.org and
sign up for your free Georgia Dream Pass.
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