Don’t you just love the beauty that abounds in the great state of Georgia? There’s just so much to see and so little time. What’s the next Georgia destination on your list? Just in case you haven’t got a clue, check out 10 of the best road trips in Georgia that will leave you with an unforgettable experience.

1. Historic Savannah
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Visit the historic Savannah and walk through the graves in Camellia Terrace (pictured here).
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There's so much to see in Savannah that you're going to need to take one of these historic trollies to get through the entire city! It's one of the best day trips in Georgia you can take.
Savannah Historic District, 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
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Pictured here: Pathway to Wormsloe Plantation.

Visit the Savannah Historic District webpage to learn more.
2. White County, GA
White County, GA, USA
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Take a trip to White County and get out on the farm for some fresh air.

Visit the White County Chamber of Commerce website to learn more.
3. Horseback riding through Dawson Forest in Dawsonville
Dawson Forest Road East, Dawson Forest Rd E, Georgia 30534, USA
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If you're looking for one of the best things to do in Georgia outdoors, take a trip on the wild side and rummage through the gorgeous Dawson Forest! Go on horseback if you'd like.

Visit the Dawson Forest webpage to learn more.
4. Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
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As always, the treasures to be found in Amicalola Falls State Park are boundless. You're always able to find new places that are beautiful and amazing at this park, which may be considered one of the most beautiful must-visit attractions in Georgia.

Visit our previous coverage on a hike at Amicalola Falls State Park to learn more.
5. Anna Ruby Falls, Helen
Anna Ruby Falls, Georgia 30571, USA
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Take a trip through Anna Ruby Falls and experience the magic of nature on one of the most beautiful day trips in Georgia.

Read our previous coverage on hiking to Anna Ruby Falls to learn more.

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6. Rome, GA
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Rome is a beautiful wonderland for nature enthusiasts. Pictured here is a magical fairytale-like picture of a trickling stream in Rome.
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Pictured here: An amazing sunset in Rome, GA.
Rome, GA, USA
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Pictured here: A gorgeous shot of Berry College in Rome, GA.

Visit the Rome Chamber of Commerce website to learn more.
7. Take a trip to the Georgia coastline
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Anywhere on the Georgia coastline is a great place for a road trip. Visit one of our coastal islands and experience another side of Georgia.

Read our coverage on waterfront towns in Georgia to learn more.
8. Trek through the mountains on the Appalachian Trail
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, United States
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This shot was taken in the winter time at the Appalachian Trail in North Georgia--isn't it just an amazing shot! If you're looking for things to do in Georgia and love nature, a hike along the most famous trail in the country is hard to beat.

Visit the Appalchian Trail webpage to learn more.
9. Travel through tunnels in North Georgia
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Wouldn't you just love to travel through one of these tunnels in Georgia? Who knows--you could discover another Georgia treasure to share with all of us at Only In Your State!
10. Over the bridge and through the woods at any state park in Georgia
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One of the great things about this state is that no matter where you live, you're probably near a beautiful state park, forest, or lake which make for some of the best road trips in Georgia. Your chances to experience nature are limitless, and we challenge all of you to get out and explore it whenever you get the chance!

Visit the Georgia State Parks website to find the park closest to you.

Have you seen places as beautiful as these before? What do you think of this list of the best road trips in Georgia? Do you have any other memorable Georgia trips to share? Let us know in the comments!

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What are some must-visit attractions in Georgia?

Georgia’s natural attractions are often the ones visitors need to see like Lula Falls, Providence Canyon, Cumberland Island, and Red Clay Resort. There’s so much beauty to behold around the state! You can find more natural attractions in this article and plan your next day trip.

What are some of the best day trips in Georgia?

The Peach State offers so many locations for day trips that you could take a trip every weekend for a year and not even come close to seeing it all! If you would like to take a themed day trip, try our Wine and Waterfalls Day Trip for a unique experience to some epic waterfalls and wonderful wineries. Do you love donuts? (Is that even a question?!) Take our Donut Trail for a sweet adventure around the state.

What are some of the most unique places to visit in Georgia?

The Georgia Guidestones in Elberton is a stone structure with 10 guidelines etched into the stone in eight different languages and it’s shrouded in mystery. Visit the Lunchbox Museum in Columbus which will take you back to your school days. Maybe you can find the lunchbox you used to have in the museum’s collection. You can read about additional unique places to visit in this article. 

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