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.
American Prohibition Museum
Savannah , GA
Wild Adventures Theme Park
Valdosta, GA
Wild Adventures is a 170-acre theme park, water park, and animal park all in one place for less located in Valdosta, Georgia. The park features one of the largest ride collections in the South, more than 500 wild animals, Splash Island Water Park, the region’s largest water park, shows, festivals and all-star concerts. The park is owned and operated by Herschend Family Entertainment (HFE), a company specializing in family entertainment.
Augusta Riverwalk
Augusta, GA
The Augusta Riverwalk spans between 6th & 10th Streets in Downtown Augusta along the Savannah River.
The Riverwalk consists of two (2) bricked levels the upper level accessible via stairways/ramps located at the ends of 10th Street, 8th Street Plaza & 6th Streets and the lower level are accessed the RiverWalk Marina (5th Street), the 8th Street Plaza, the Jessye Norman Amphitheatre, and the 10th Plaza (in front of the Marriott). The RiverWalk includes several smaller venues where anything is possible.
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.
Rush Athens
Athens, GA
Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta, GA
On November 23, 2005, Georgia Aquarium officially opened its doors to the public. As the world’s largest aquarium, Georgia Aquarium features more animals than any other aquarium in more than ten million gallons of water. Through a path of more than sixty exhibits, the Aquarium tells a global water story, with features modeled after the greatest zoos and aquariums in the world. Each majestic exhibit is designed to inspire, entertain and educate.
Johnston-Felton-Hay House
Macon, GA
One of Georgia’s most distinguished structures, the Johnston-Felton-Hay House in Macon was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1974. It was built from 1855 to 1859 in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, a marked contrast to the more restrained Greek Revival architecture of the antebellum period. Hay House offers guided tours six days a week for approximately 15,000-20,000 visitors a year.
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.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta, GA
