the state of Georgia, off the beaten path?
Posted on: Thu, 2007-03-15 04:40
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the state of Georgia, off the beaten path?
the state of Georgia, off the beaten path?
I'd like to hear from travellers who've done the route from Florida and (up the coast) into Georgia, and eventually the Carolina's (but focusing on Georgia). I'd like to go the route but only if there's enough interesting stops along the way? What would be considered interesting in that part of America?
Well, maybe architecture? Old homes, mansions. Perhaps, nature? National/State Parks that can't be missed? I'd like to avoid commercial areas in lieu of more unique experiences. That includes cuisine (what's soul food)??? Why would travellers (foreigners) find Georgia or the Carolina's interesting (or even parts of North Florida)?
Can you recommend a place along the way? I can look them up, and if they're one of a kind, I will add them as a stopover. So, what places are NOT-TO-MISS in Georgia?
I'd like to hear reports from people who've been to unique places (that aren't so overated like so much else out there but instead are one of a kind and worth the stop) (i.e. cities, towns, neighbourhoods, national/state parks, beaches, lookout points, mountains, photographic scenary, and other natural/historic or architectural highlights) in the state of Georgia.
I'll have all the time in the world in every place I go, so yime is not an issue, but money is.
So what do you recommend that you've ACTUALLY been to and can vouch for?
thanx
and p.s.
Can i hitchhike this route? Do Americans pickup backpackers pointing out their thumb on the highway? If so, what time of day is best to get picked up, and in what part of the highway?
Can i hitchhike this route? Do Americans pickup backpackers pointing out their thumb on the highway? If so, what time of day is best to get picked up, and in what part of the highway?
I never do and I never see it happen. All TV shows (criminal) strongly advice against it.
Defenitely your chances go down at night.
How about Savannah.
Savannah has been called the "Most beautiful city in America" by the French.
It is a beautiful old town with nice shopping centers and restaurants (River Street), Museums a beautiful Harbor with Riverboats and a Fort (Fort Pulaski National Monument). I would spend a couple of days there.
Check out Okefenokee Swamp National Wildlife Refuge if you are into Nature (Crocs, Birds, Otters).
Alternatively you can take the route to the east:
Americus: A beautiful city with lots of history (Prisoner of War Museum, Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, Historic Mansions)
Macon: Hay House Museum, Sports Hall of Fame, Ocmulgee National Monument (historic mound complex built around 1100 BC)
Atlanta: The capital city and home to the 1996 Olympics. Centennial Olympic Park, Georgia State Capitol, Midtown are some good starting points.
Stone Mt. Park: 30 minute drive from Atlanta. Basically its 3 giant civil war figures carved into a wall.
Athens: Georgia University
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All the above suggestions are good. Go out to the Sea Islands for a day, too.
Also consider going up into the mountains, at the point where Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina meet. There are lots of interesting towns just over the border in North Carolina.
If you want to continue up the coast to South Carolina, Charleston is another interesting colonial city.
If you want to continue up the coast to South Carolina, Charleston is another interesting colonial city.
Hi Cindy,
I agree with you. Charleston is really a great city to visit.
Charleston is rich in both history and unique culture with West African, southern American and French elements. Charleston is also well known for the delightful people and their inviting southern hospitality.