9 Places In Georgia Way Out In The Boonies But So Worth The Drive
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Marisa Roman
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Let’s face it, Georgia is pretty huge. Compared to most other states, Georgia has them beat by size and often times by population. But what’s interesting about Georgia and the vastness that is our beautiful state, is that people seem to spread out into different towns and cities, some in the middle of nowhere. So we’ve decided to do a little digging, and find some of those remote places in Georgia that are waaaayyy out in the boonies, but totally worth the drive. Check it out.
Georgia Guidestones, Guidestone Rd NW, Dewy Rose, GA 30634, USA
You can find the ever-illusive Guidestones here: Hartwell Hwy, Elberton, GA, 30635. Many people travel however far it takes to get to these strange stones, in order to be intrigued and perplexed. They're just one of those Georgia marvels you can't really find anywhere else.
Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411, USA
This stunning island state park is located near historic Savannah, but it does take quite some time to get there. The park borders the Georgia’s intracoastal waterway, which makes it pretty secluded from the rest of the state. But seclusion plus Spanish moss dripping from trees equals always awesome.
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Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Did you know that in Dawsonville, Georgia there is an old, crumbling Nuclear Aircraft Facility? It's true. In the middle of nowhere, you can find the remains of this nuclear testing facility which to this day has parts sealed off so that no one may enter again.
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Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River, Suches, GA 30572, USA
Located in Blue Ridge, Georgia you'll find the Toccoa River Swinging Bridge. Not many people can say they've crossed or attempted to cross the suspension bridge, letting their nerves get the best of them. Although seemingly in the middle of nowhere, you can find the suspension bridge here: 152 Orvin Lance Dr, Blue Ridge, GA 30513-8061.
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You Could Easily Spend All Day In Georgia's Atlanta History Center
30122, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA
Hidden deep inside Georgia's Sweetwater Creek State Park, you'll find the old, historic ruins of a once popular cotton mill. Back in the day, this mill was thriving, and providing for the townspeople. However, now all that's left in the middle of the woods are the remnants of what used to be.
Georgia Mountain Road, Georgia Mountain Rd, Guntersville, AL 35976, USA
Georgia Mountain Parkway is one of the most beautiful drives you can take in the state of Georgia. You'll be in the boonies almost perpetually, however once you see the scenery and enjoy all the beauty of nature, you won't even care which direction you're driving.
Yonah Mountain, Georgia 30571, USA
Feel like capturing some incredible views? Yonah Mountain is a mountain ridge located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, and may take a little bit of a drive (and maybe a hike) to reach the stunning summits. You'll be able to find the trailhead, and the mountain itself, between the towns of Cleveland and Helen.
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Atlanta, 460 Rockbridge Rd NW, Lilburn, GA 30047, USA
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is an intricately mesmerizing Hindu temple in Lilburn, Georgia. It is open to the public to view and admire all the beauty and hard work that went into crafting this huge wondrous building.
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The Corpsewood Manor, Summerville, GA 30747, USA
This very unique house was home to a gruesome murder many years ago. The beautiful manor is smack dab in the middle of the Chattahoochee National Forest, now turning into ruin. Many people still visit this site for the both the history and the scare. All are welcome to try and find this modern murder house.
Another pretty great way to get out on the road, exploring some of the best parts of our state would be to drive these 8 Country Roads In Georgia That Are Pure Bliss In The Fall.
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Remote Places in Georgia
What are the most remote towns in Georgia?
Looking for a true slice of small-town life? Pay a visit to one of these remote towns in Georgia:
- Canton
- Spalding County
- Hogansville
- Blue Ridge
- Morgan County
- Temple
- Carroll County
- Tate City
- Elberton
- White County
What are the best hidden gems in Georgia?
For some off-the-beaten path adventures in the Peach, check out these delightful hidden gems in Georgia:
- Chehaw Park and Zoo. Albany's Chehaw Park and Zoo is a wonderful space spanning 800 acres. It's home to one of only two accredited zoos in Georgia, and has other fun attractions like nature trails and an RC track.
- The Rock Garden. Calhoun's Rock Garden is hidden away behind a church. The whimsical garden features a variety of miniature structures made of rock. You can find churches, castles, and more, all painstakingly crafted from rocks.
- Etowah Mounds. The Etowah Indian Mounds are one of many reasons to visit Cartersville in the northwest part of the state. This 54-acre archaeological site was home to several thousand Native Americans over a thousand years ago. The site is remarkably intact and you'll find a museum with plenty of information about the mounds and cultures that once lived here.
- Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island is the only place you can see wild horses in Georgia. This is a pretty strange place - in addition to a herd of feral horses, the island has marshes, lakes, and the ruins of a mansion that burned down in the 1950s. This is a great spot for a weekend spent camping in the summer!
- Little Tybee Island. One of the most secluded and beautiful beaches in Georgia is Little Tybee Island. It's off the coast of the much more popular Tybee Island and (despite its diminutive name!) actually dwarfs it in size. This peaceful paradise can only be reached by boat, making it quite literally one of the most remote destinations in Georgia!