The 3 Best Stops On A Road Trip From Savannah, Georgia To Atlanta
By Lisa Sammons|Published February 28, 2023
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
The trip from Savannah to Atlanta is a commonly-traveled one. The cities are two of the largest in the state, and the 250-mile trip spans a good chunk of Georgia. Next time you find yourself making the journey, make time for an extra day or two to explore. There are several fun places to stop along the way on this fun road trip in Georgia. We’ve gathered up a few attractions from some of our favorite cities along the route. Depending on the amount of time you have and your interests, you may want to hit up all the stops, but you can always pick and choose what you’d like to see.
There are a couple of different paths you can take to travel from Savannah to Atlanta, or vice versa, but you can check out the route we're taking on Google Maps. The route is customizable, so add in as many stops as you'd like.
If you're heading north to Atlanta from Savannah, about an hour into your trip you'll hit the little city of Metter. The city is home to the Guido Gardens, a beautiful set of gardens open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Guido Evangelistic Associates Inc, 600 N Lewis St, Metter, GA 30439, USA
The garden has a beautiful chapel inside, and even though it's just a few minutes from the interstate, the area feels incredibly peaceful. It's a great place for a reflective stroll or to enjoy a picnic.
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Another hour or so along your route, you'll come upon Dublin. There are lots of interesting things to see here, and we recommend a quick stop at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument Park, 317 Telfair St, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
Dublin is actually where Dr. King gave his first public speech. The park is home to several pieces of art and even has an audio tour of the Civil Rights Movement's history. You can learn more from Visit Dublin.
If you'd like something a little more adrenaline-fueled, Dubin is also home to the Herrin Compound. The supermotocross track has monthly races that are always a blast.
Herrin Compound, 453 Hillbridge Rd, Dublin, GA 31021, USA
If you ask us, Macon is one of the most underrated cities in Georgia. There's a lot to do here, but if you only have a short time, make a stop at the beautiful Amerson River Park.
Amerson River Park, 2551 Pierce Dr N, Macon, GA 31204, USA
The park spans 180 acres and has seven miles of trails. It boasts beautiful overlooks, great spots for a picnic, and a playground if the little ones need to let out some energy after hours in the car. Learn more from the Macon website.
Fans of music will not want to miss The Big House Museum, the home where the Allman Brothers Band was formed. The museum features a huge collection of memorabilia from the band and their friends.
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House, 2321 Vineville Ave, Macon, GA 31204, USA
Make sure you've got time if you want to stop by the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in Macon. It's more than 43,000 square feet devoted to Georgia athletes from every imaginable field, including high school stars.
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, 301 Cherry St, Macon, GA 31201, USA
