Great Cities in Georgia:
Atlanta
There’s
no end to the fun to be had in the culturally-diverse city of Atlanta;
there truly is something for everyone. Home to CNN and the Coca-Cola
museum, Atlanta is one of the nation’s most popular
metropolitan areas. Browse the beautifully restored homes of Joe
Chandler Harris (famed for Uncle Remus), and Margaret Mitchell (author
of Gone with the Wind). If children are along for the ride visit Zoo
Atlanta, the Atlanta Aquarium and Six Flags theme park.
Savannah
Savannah is a
jewel in the south east coast. Georgia’s first city
encapsulates three centuries of history which lives on in streets lined
with sumptuous antebellum mansions and the cotton warehouses that line
the riverfront. Savannah has a broad range of fascinating activities to
offer including, haunted history tours, shopping, world class dining
and moonlight carriage rides.
Columbus
Experience the
Southern hospitality of Columbus, third largest city in Georgia and
home to many exciting cultural, athletic and artistic venues. Situated
on the Chattahoochee River, Uptown Columbus offers historic district
tours, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center and the National Civil War
Naval Museum. Columbus also hosts the Springer Opera house - the State
Theatre of Georgia and a historic Southern cultural institution for 136
years.
Athens
You can let your
hair down and have a blast in the hip city of Athens, home of the
University of Georgia. The city boasts many downtown joints buzzing
with eclectic bars, grooving bands, mouth watering foods from around
the world and funky stores.
Macon
“The
Cherry Blossom Capital of the World,” Macon is home to
300,000 Yoshino Cherry Trees. During mid-March, when the trees are in
fill-bloom, the city hosts an annual 10-day festival of music, food,
street parades and craft shows. As a result of its musical heritage,
Macon is home to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame which enshrines
musicians from around the world.
Albany
Albany is packed
with exciting venues for visitors and residents alike. You can kick
back and enjoy entertainment at the Albany Ballet Theater, the Albany
Chorale and the Albany Symphony Orchestra, get a taste of history at
the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum and enjoy camping, wild animals
and idyllic nature at the Parks at Chehaw.