Why Famous

• Georgia’s coastal islands are the perfect vacation destination, with plenty of sandy beaches for relaxing, swimming, or enjoying a myriad of water sports.
• One of the original thirteen colonies that revolted against british rule in the american revolution, it had been the last of the thirteen colonies to be established.
• Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the united states constitution.
• It declared its secession from the union and was one of the original seven confederate states.

Destination Facts

• Georgia is a state in the United States.
• One of the original Thirteen Colonies that revolted against British rule in the American Revolution, it had been the last of the Thirteen Colonies to be established.
• The atlanta metro area is vibrant, with a strong sampling of cultures from both the past and present, and atlanta vacation rentals are plentiful.
• The jimmy carter library and museum commemorates the carter presidency and displays carter’s nobel peace prize, in addition to hosting an array of special events and exhibits.
• Experience the unequaled shopping, dining, and nightlife of the buckhead community.

Area Information

• Georgia is bordered on the south by florida; on the east by the atlantic ocean and south carolina; on the west by alabama and by florida in the extreme southwest; and on the north by tennessee and north carolina.
• The northern part of the state is in the blue ridge mountains, a mountain range in the vast appalachian mountains system.
• The central piedmont extends from the foothills to the fall line, where the rivers cascade down in elevation to the continental coastal plain of the southern part of the state.
• The highest point in georgia is brasstown bald, 4,784 feet; the lowest point is sea level.

Why Visit Georgia

• From coastal island cottages to blue ridge mountain cabins,
• A georgia vacation rental makes the ideal home away from home for exploring this state in the heart of the deep south.
• Georgia pet friendly vacation rentals are also available in locations throughout the state, and are an excellent alternative to boarding.
• An idyllic setting of beaches, swamps and marshlands defines georgia’s coastal area, adding special appeal to georgia beach vacation rentals.

Best Time to Visit Georgia

• Any time of year is fine for travelling to Georgia since there are no peak-season, off-season fluctuations.
• The summer months are better for those who are keen on avoiding the snow that often restricts travel.

Transport

• Transportation in Georgia is overseen by the Georgia Department of Transportation, a part of the executive branch of the state government. Georgia's major Interstate Highways are I-75 and I-85.
• Highway system:- The state of Georgia has 1,244 interstate highways within its borders. Georgia's major Interstate Highways are I-95 and I-75. Other important interstate highways are I-85, I-20, I-24 and I-59. I-285 is Atlanta, Georgia's perimeter route and I-575 connects with counties in north Georgia on I-75.
• Railroads:- Major freight railroads in Georgia include CSX and Norfolk Southern. Passenger service in Georgia is available on two Amtrak routes: the Crescent, which runs from New York to Washington, D.C., through north Georgia and Atlanta to New Orleans and the other runs from New York to the Georgia coast and from there to Florida.
• Airports:- Georgia's principal airport is Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the world's busiest passenger airport. Georgia has 107 public-use airports, 9 of which are commercial-aviation airports and 98 which are general-aviation airports. Two of the state's important airports are Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, which serves over 1,700,000 passengers each year and DeKalb-Peachtree Airport in Chamblee, Georgia.

Precautions

• Folks who drive through remote areas also should take precautions.
• Take precautions in cold, windy weather.

Lifestyle

• Fine and performing arts:- Georgia's major fine art museums include the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia (MOCA GA), the Georgia Museum of Art, the High Museum of Art, the Michael C. Carlos Museum, the Telfair Museum of Art, the Morris Museum of Art, the Booth Western Art Museum and the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art. The Atlanta Opera is a full time company that brings opera to Georgia stages.
• Literature:- Georgia literature is distinct among the literature of other places in the world in its historical and geographical context and the values it imparts. Dramas such as the play (on which a successful movie was also based) Driving Miss Daisy are one example of Georgia's literary culture.
• Music:- Music in Georgia ranges from folk music to rhythm and blues, rock and roll, country music and hip hop. The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, located in Macon, is the state's museum of music. Georgia's folk musical traditions include important contributions to the Piedmont blues, shape note singing and African-American music.
• Film:- Hundreds of feature films have been located in Georgia. By 2007 more than $4 billion had been generated for the state's economy by the film and television industry since the 1970s. Actress Julia Roberts is one of the most well-known natives of Georgia. Additionally, the first African American owned and operated film studio was opened in Atlanta on October 4, 2008 by Tyler Perry.
• Popular culture:- Stereotypical Georgian traits include manners known as "Southern hospitality", a strong sense of community and shared culture, and a distinctive Southern dialect. Georgia's Southern heritage makes turkey and dressing a traditional holiday dish during both Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Languages

• English

Budget

$50-$200