We may not technically have any National Parks in Georgia, but we’ve got some wonderful sites like National Historical Parks and National Battlefield Parks that are managed by the National Parks Service. Many of them are conveniently close together: did you realize you can visit five NPS-managed sites in Georgia in just one road trip? This is a fantastic weekend trip for anyone looking to learn more about history and see our state’s natural beauty.

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The entire drive will only take you about three and a half hours in the car - not bad at all for so many beautiful sights! You can check out the customizable itinerary at Google Maps and add or remove stops if you like.
1. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr, Kennesaw, GA 30152, USA
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Your first stop will be at the sprawling Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. It's one of 25 sites designated as such in the country. The park is massive, about 4.5 square miles in diameter, and lies between Kennesaw and Marietta. Did you know this is said to be one of the most haunted places in Georgia?
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park: 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park, 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA
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The 35-acre Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park comprises a few areas throughout Atlanta that had significance to MLK's life. Not only is his grave here, but you can also see his boyhood home, and the church where he preached. The on site visitor center has some great information on King's life and legacy.
3. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park, 1207 Emery Hwy, Macon, GA 31217, USA
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The Ocmulgee Mounds in Macon are a great place to learn about Native American history in Georgia. It's so easy to hear about colonial history and forget that people were living here for years before that era. The park has a great visitor center, seven ancient mounds, and eight hiking trails.
4. Andersonville National Historic Site: 760 POW Rd, Andersonville, GA 31711
Andersonville National Historic Site, 760 POW Rd, Andersonville, GA 31711, USA
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The Andersonville National Historic Site preserves the area that was once Camp Sumpter. The Civil War prisoner of war camp that was here was absolutely horrible. The prisoners were kept in deplorable, overcrowded conditions. Over 13,000 people are buried here.
5. Jimmy Carter National Historical Site: 300 N Bond St, Plains, GA 31780
Jimmy Carter National Historical Site, 300 N Bond St, Plains, GA 31780, USA
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This area houses several buildings that played important roles in President Jimmy Carter's childhood. You can see his the farm where he was raised, the school he attended, and more. This is such an interesting place where you can even hear recorded messages from Carter himself.

How many of these historic National Park sites in Georgia have you visited? Any you’d love to see featured in a future road trip? Share your thoughts in the comments!

 

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