
Independent guides to Georgia, the U.S. state11 days to Halloween
The Georgia that’s worth a visit.
Waterfalls, sea islands, mountain towns, and the small places in between. What it costs, where to park, how long the drive really is, and whether the dog or the stroller can come. Checked against official sources and dated.
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Pictured: Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah
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What are you planning?

A weekend away
Two- and three-day plans with where to stay, eat, and park.

A day outside
Hikes, state parks, and waterfalls, rated for kids, dogs, and strollers.

A beach trip
Barrier islands, Savannah, and the quieter corners of the coast.

A move to Georgia
Cost of living, family-friendly towns, and relocation checklists.
In season now
Georgia in October
Peak color in the mountains, and a festival every weekend.
What October is usually like
- Mountains70° / 43°FBlairsville · 6 wet days
- Atlanta74° / 55°FAtlanta · 4 wet days
- Middle Georgia79° / 53°FMacon · 4 wet days
- Coast79° / 59°FSavannah · 4 wet days

When Georgia’s Fall Color Peaks, by Elevation
Measured ground elevation and the usual peak fall-color window for 88 Georgia destinations, from the USGS 1-metre digital elevation model.
Georgia Fall Festivals 2026, Weekend by Weekend (Sept 19 – Nov 29)42 Georgia fall festivals with 2026 dates confirmed by organizers, listed weekend by weekend from Sept 19 to Nov 29. Ten are free, and Oct 10–11 is the busiest weekend.
Pumpkin Patches Near Atlanta: Hours, Prices and What to ExpectBurt's in Dawsonville is free to enter; the ticketed farms run $12–$24.95 a head. 2026 opening dates, hours, dog rules and which patches are free, checked Sept 27, 2026.
Halloween Events in Atlanta for Kids: Age and Scare-Level GuideEvery major metro Atlanta Halloween event sorted by the age it is actually built for, with 2026 dates, ticket prices and parking costs taken from each venue's own site.
Georgia Apple Festival (Ellijay): 2026 Dates, Tickets & OrchardsThe Georgia Apple Festival hits the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds two weekends every October. Here's what's confirmed for 2026, plus where to actually pick apples nearby.Dated and checked
What’s on in the next six weeks
Confirmed dates with what it costs to walk in, taken from each organizer’s own page. See what’s on this weekend. Or plan by month: October 2026 · November 2026 · December 2026 · January 2027 · All months.
- Helen OktoberfestOn nowSep 10 – Nov 1HelenEntry$0–$25
- Cress Creeks Farm Corn MazeOn nowSep 18 – Nov 1EllijayEntry$15–$25
- Stone Mountain Pumpkin FestivalOn nowSep 19 – Nov 1Stone MountainEntry$36.99–$39.99
- Fall Season at Washington FarmsOn nowSep 19 – Nov 8BogartEntry$13.95–$31.95
- Dickey Farms Corn Maze & Fall ActivitiesOn nowSep 19 – Nov 1MusellaEntry$13.95–$15.95
Where to go
Pick a region
Georgia is a big state. Here’s the short version of each region and how far it is from Atlanta.
Nine regions. Tap one to explore.
North Georgia
About 1.5 to 2.5 hrs from Atlanta
Waterfalls, mountain towns like Blue Ridge and Helen, and cabin weekends.
How Far Apart Are the North Georgia Mountain Towns?
Helen vs Gatlinburg: Which Mountain Town Fits Your Trip?
Ellijay, Georgia
Things to Do in Ellijay, GA: Apple Orchards, the Apple Festival and Tubing the Cartecay River
Coastal Georgia
Savannah is about 4 hrs from Atlanta
Savannah’s squares, Tybee Island, and the Golden Isles.
The Marshall House, Savannah: The 1851 Broughton Street Hotel’s History
Jekyll Island Club Resort: The 1888 Millionaires’ Clubhouse, Now a Hotel
Cumberland Island vs Tybee Island: Ferry, Cost, Dogs and Which to Choose
Which Georgia Beach Should I Visit?
Atlanta Metro
Your home base
Big-city parks and museums, plus the suburbs and towns families move to.
The Georgian Terrace Hotel, Atlanta: Its History Since 1911
Stone Mountain vs Kennesaw Mountain: Which Atlanta Day Trip Fits You?
Things to Do at Kennesaw Mountain: Fees, Hours and Dog Rules
Stone Mountain, Georgia
Historic Heartland
About 1.5 to 2 hrs from Atlanta
Athens, Madison and Macon: historic downtowns, Ocmulgee Mounds and game-day weekends.
Boutique Hotels in Athens, GA: Rivet House, The Athenian and The Bell Hotel Compared
Macon, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Madison, Georgia Day Trip: Museum Prices, Hours and the “Too Pretty to Burn” Story
East Georgia
Augusta is about 2 hrs 45 min from Atlanta
Augusta’s canal towpath, the Masters and river-town history.
The Partridge Inn, Augusta: From Family Home to Winter-Resort Hotel
Augusta, Georgia
Things to Do in Augusta, GA (Beyond the Masters): Canal Boat Tours, the Riverwalk, Museums and Masters Ticket Facts, With Prices
West Georgia
About 1.5 to 2 hrs from Atlanta
Columbus whitewater and RiverWalk, plus Warm Springs and Pine Mountain.
Columbus, Georgia
Things to Do in Columbus, GA: Whitewater Rafting, the National Infantry Museum, the RiverWalk and Providence Canyon, With Prices (2026)
Pine Mountain and Warm Springs, GA: Callaway Gardens, FDR’s Little White House, Wild Animal Safari and State Park Prices (2026)
Northwest Georgia
Fort Mountain is about 2 hrs 15 min from Atlanta
Cloudland Canyon, Fort Mountain, Etowah Indian Mounds and the Cherokee history sites.
All Northwest Georgia guides (1)Southwest Georgia
Reed Bingham is under 6 miles off I-75
Kolomoki Mounds, Reed Bingham and Seminole state parks, plus the Lapham-Patterson House in Thomasville.
All Southwest Georgia guides (1)Southeast Georgia
Four state parks, $10 parking at each
General Coffee, Laura S. Walker, Jack Hill and Okefenokee state parks.
All Southeast Georgia guides (1)Georgia, by the numbers
Tools that do the math for you
Free calculators, trackers and datasets built from figures operators publish themselves, each one dated.
Fresh off the road
Latest guides
Savannah Lighted Christmas Street Parade 2026 (Dec. 12): Time, Route and ParkingThe 34th Savannah Lighted Christmas Street Parade is Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026, 5:30 to 7 p.m., free: route, parking, kids tips and what else is on that week.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Oct 20, 2026
What to Do in Georgia in November 2026: Dated EventsNovember in Georgia is festival and holiday-lights season. As of , the three dated November events with organizer pages are the Big Pig Jig in Vienna (November 6 and 7), Stone Mountain Christmas (November 7 to January 3, weekends and holidays), and the Savannah Christmas Market (November 19 to January 3). Each date […]
Georgia Food and Drink: Official State Foods, Seasons and State Farmers MarketsGeorgia’s eight official state foods, Vidalia and peach seasons, and all nine state farmers markets, each with an official source.
Georgia Visitor Basics: Airports, MARTA, Tolls, Ferries, Alcohol, Fireworks and Road Rules42 visitor questions about Georgia answered from official pages, with the source and the date we read it.
Georgia History and Heritage: A Sourced Timeline, Trails and Historic MarkersA 27-event Georgia history timeline with an official source for every row, plus the state’s heritage trails and historical marker programs.
Georgia Landmarks and Sights to See: National Parks, Historic Sites and Natural Wonders78 Georgia landmarks in one list: National Park Service units, state historic sites, National Historic Landmarks and the Seven Natural Wonders, with official links.
Georgia State Symbols: Bird, Flower, Tree, Song and All Official DesignationsGeorgia’s state bird, flower, tree, song, fruit and 44 more official designations, with Official Code section numbers and the 2025–2026 additions.How we work
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- At a glance, before anything elseDrive time, cost and parking, dog and stroller access, and the best time to go sit at the top of every guide.
- Every figure dated and sourcedPrices and hours come from the operator or agency that sets them, with a link to where each one came from.
- Corrections in publicWhen something changes or we get it wrong, the fix is logged where anyone can read it.
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