Best Places to Visit in Georgia
Sometimes you just want to get out and explore. We try to strike a good balance of places that you will really enjoy. Finding ideas for family friendly outings, or interesting places to go in Georgia with your friends, both are at your fingertips here with America Top 10. We aim to give you plenty of ideas without you having to do all the research. That way you can easily decide if you want to explore Georgia sites or check out the sites in another state.
You have also heard how it is becoming a lot more popular to have staycations (where you stay home instead of going to far off places) and discover new and interesting places in the near vicinity. We try to make that easier for you. Check out the sites in Georgia that have become local favorites easily with our site.
We hope that we have provided you plenty of choices in Georgia whether this is a new area for you or your own back yard. Something a little different from the typical amusement park. If you really loved somewhere but don’t see them on our list let us know, we are always looking to improve our lists and we can only do that with your help.
Pendleton King Park
Augusta, GA
Pendleton King Park (PKP) is a 64-acre bird sanctuary of great topographic diversity with pine forests, sand ridges, and marshes. The park is a gem located in the heart of Augusta and houses a variety of gardens and natural resources. PKP offers many opportunities for recreational activities including new playgrounds, an 18-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, a workout course, nature trails for walking and cycling, and open spaces for picnicking and play.
Harper Fowlkes House
Savannah, GA
Enjoy a Mansion full of beautiful antiques with a stunning garden. The House is owned by the Society of the Cincinnati in the State of Georgia, and was donated by early preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes.
Tubman Museum
Macon, GA
The Tubman Museum is the largest museum in the nation dedicated to educating people about the Art, History and Culture of African Americans.
Morris Museum of Art
Augusta, GA
The Morris Museum of Art, is the first museum dedicated to the art and artists of the American South. The collection includes holdings of nearly 5,000 paintings, works on paper, photographs, and sculptures dating from the late-eighteenth century to the present. In addition to the permanent collection galleries, the museum hosts eight to ten temporary special exhibitions every year. The museum also houses the Center for the Study of Southern Art, a reference and research library that includes archives pertaining to artists working in the South.
Mighty Eight Air Force Museum
Pooler, GA
The Eighth Bomber Command (Re-designated 8th AF in February 1944) was activated as part of the United States Army Air Forces January 28, 1942, at Hunter Field in Savannah, Georgia. Brigadier General Ira C. Eaker took the headquarters to England the next month to prepare for its mission of conducting aerial bombardment missions against Nazi-occupied Europe. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum preserves for all Americans the stories of courage, character and patriotism displayed by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to present.
Centennial Olympic Park
Atlanta, GA
North Oconee River Greenway
Athens, GA
The Oconee Rivers Greenway is a linear park system that provides wildlife corridors, open spaces and a family friendly multi-use path for the public’s enjoyment. Currently, the North Oconee River Greenway provides 3.75 miles of concrete path that is designated for non-motorized use.
Washington Guns
Savannah, GA
Sitting peacefully under a canopy just east of City Hall, the Washington Guns are a quiet reminder to the explosive conflicts facing our country during the Revolutionary War. The cannons, mounted on oak carriages on a platform, were captured from the British in the Battle of Yorktown. George Washington gifted them to the Chatham Artillery militia company of Savannah in 1791 after he visited the city.
Sandy Creek Park
Athens, GA
Enjoy outdoor recreation in a beautiful setting. This 782-acre park surrounds 260-acre Lake Chapman and offers a variety of activities throughout the year. Athens-Clarke County takes pride in providing the community with facilities like those of many state parks.
Georgia Museum of Natural History
Athens, GA
The Georgia Museum of Natural History links collections, research, public service, and education through programs designed for a diverse audience. Natural history museums are repositories for collections of archaeological, biological, geological, and paleontological materials. For the most part, such collections consist of specimens or artifacts gathered so that they may be studied by students and professionals or displayed for public edification. At The University of Georgia, faculty, staff, and students have built significant collections in natural history through their research. Taken together, they are the most comprehensive in Georgia. These collections play an important role in the teaching mission of the University as well as in public service and outreach.
