Georgia State CapitolThe historic State of Georgia is located in the south west of the United States
just north of Florida. It was founded in 1735 and became the thirteenth state
of the Union. The state’s extensive and geographically varied land offers
mighty mountains, exciting white water rafting, and heavily forested ridges in
the north; orchards and rich farm lands in the south; mysterious swamplands in
the south east; and romantic salt water lees along the Atlantic seaboard.
Like so many other southern states, Georgia has seen many tragic conflicts since European
settlers first arrived on its shores. These include the virtual destruction of
the native Indian Creek and Cherokee tribes, the abuse of slaves by wealthy
cotton plantation owners, and the terrible Civil War that saw the torching of
the capital city of Atlanta.
Georgia is renowned today for its southern hospitality and fine period residences as
well as its well-preserved culture and history. The climate varies from a
sub-tropical climate along the coast to easygoing humidity up in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
There are many popular tourist attractions in Georgia. Try some of these tips for a
truly memorable Georgian experience:
AtlantaAtlanta Metropolitan Area
The Atlanta Metropolitan Area is full of attractions
including
Stone Mountain Park. Not far away in Marietta awaits the American
Adventures Theme Park, which has great rides and other adventures. History
buffs will particularly enjoy the
Martin Luther King Junior Historic Site,
which is a moving testament to the civil rights activist's spirit and courage
in difficult times.
Jack Hadley Black History Museum
For a classic southern experience visit the Jack
Hadley Black History Museum in Thomasville, Georgia, where over 2,000 artifacts
collected by the African-American historian are on display to illustrate the
history and culture of his people.
Georgia’s Heartland
Theatre enthusiasts will rave about the
Douglass Theatre in Macon, which
used to be about the only place where African Americans could be entertained by
early jazz and blue legends and watch newly released movies. The
Starcadia
Entertainment Park provides six acres of fun filled attractions for children of
all ages – there is no admission fee and you just pay as you go for what you
enjoy. Something completely different can be experienced at the
Big Sandy Creek
Dairy Farm in Madison, Georgia. Take the kids along for a tour at a working
dairy farm.
Georgia CoastThe Coast
The Coastal Strip of Georgia is a favorite among tourists.
Savannah is a lovely
city with a rich history as well as many restaurants. The Savannah Children's
Theatre offers entertainment that the whole family can enjoy. On a more unusual
note, the quaintly named Obadiah's Ofenok in Waycross, Georgia recalls the life
of the legendary Henry Obadiah Barber, whose dedication to the swamplands got
them first mapped, and then preserved.
Fort Oglethorpe
The Sixth Cavalry Museum at Fort Oglethorpe provides insight into
the fighting history of a proud unit with a valiant history. Even if you are
not interested in war history, the many memorabilia will keep you fascinated
for hours. If you are in a more romantic mood, you may prefer to stroll the
grounds of
Barnsley Gardens Resort near Adairsville, one of the most popular
Honeymoon destinations in the entire Unites States.
Kangaroo Conservation Center
The Kangaroo Conservation Center in the
Northeast Mountains boasts a collection of over three hundred Kangaroos
covering nine species. While the Australians may question the necessity of
this, the fact remains that the Conservation Center has been popular for twenty-four
years and has even appeared on several television shows.
Andersonville National Historic Site
The Andersonville National Historic Site is a five
hundred acre park dedicated to the memory of the Civil War soldiers who were
imprisoned here and those who sadly died. The first Union prisoners arrived at
the camp in February of 1864 – by June of the same year, there were 20,000 men
locked away.
ValdostaValdosta
Valdosta, Georgia is a popular tourist spot because of the
Peach State
Summer Theatre, which presents a wide spread of quality musical presentations
every summer. If this is not for you, try out the
Wild Adventures Family Theme Park just outside the town where you can enjoy seven themed areas presenting
more than a hundred experiences including roller coaster rides, unusual animals,
and a variety of folksy and Christian concerts. Once you have paid the admission
fee, everything else is free.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are Georgia's official baseball team
and you really should time your visit to Atlanta to view this famous team in
action on their home ground. The Braves are the oldest continually operating
sports franchise in the United States and are one of only thirty major league
squads that have fielded a team for every season that professional football has
been in existence.
Georgia is home to rolling farmlands set between mighty mountains and if you prefer
your own space, you can just get in the car and drive as far as the eye can see.
Along the way, you will be sure to find many other interesting things to see
and receive a generous dollop of southern hospitality wherever you choose to
stop.
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