Discover bustling college towns and barrier islands with wild horses and unspoiled beaches.

Like manymountain towns, Blue Ridge has a thriving arts scene as well as seemingly endless outdoor activities.

Be sure to grab an espresso fromThe Paris Market Cafe, pick up a new novel fromE.

Scenic overlook in Tallulah Gorge during fall

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The extensive grounds have several nature trails worth exploring.

Summer visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, and picnicking at nearby Tallulah Falls Lake.

Aerial view of Jekyll Island

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Peering through the trees long Lake Oconee

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A train pulling in to downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia

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Savannah Georgia Architecture

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Downtown Athens, Georgia

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A family of wild horses grazing on Cumberland Island

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Atlanta skyline in Piedmont park

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Vineyards in Dahlonega, Georgia

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World’s Top 50 Hotels: Cloister at Sea Island, Sea Island, Georgia

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View of rolling mountains with fall foliage in the Chattahoochee National Forest

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Downtown Augusta

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Tybee Island pier

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A speed boat going across Lake Rabun

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Juvenile Alligator in the Okefenokee Swamp

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