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Historic SouthColumbus, GeorgiaA West Georgia river city on the Alabama line, built around a 2.5-mile urban whitewater run on the Chattahoochee, a 22-mile RiverWalk, and free-entry museums led by the National Infantry Museum — with Providence Canyon and Callaway Gardens within an hour.Updated Sep 29, 2026Historic SouthAugusta, GeorgiaGeorgia’s second-oldest city, on the Savannah River at the South Carolina line: a working 1845 power canal you can tour by boat, kayak or towpath, a cluster of small museums priced $5–$10, a free swamp park, and the Masters every April.Updated Sep 29, 2026 Historic SouthMacon, GeorgiaA Middle Georgia city built around Ocmulgee Mounds, antebellum house museums, and the Cherry Blossom Festival each March — with free entry at the Mounds and paid tickets at the house museums. Macon at a glance Drive from Atlanta 83.6 mi, about 1h 37m free-flowno traffic model · full drive-time table Typical costs Free (Ocmulgee […]Updated Sep 29, 2026Historic SouthAthens, GeorgiaA University of Georgia college town about 70 miles east of Atlanta, where most of the top sights — the Botanical Garden, campus, downtown murals — are free, and parking decks are free for the first hour. Athens at a glance Drive from Atlanta 73.2 mi, about 1h 31m free-flowno traffic model · full drive-time […]Updated Sep 29, 2026Historic SouthThings to Do in Columbus, GA: Whitewater Rafting, the National Infantry Museum, the RiverWalk and Providence Canyon, With Prices (2026)Columbus rafting runs year-round from $49.95; the National Infantry Museum and 22-mile RiverWalk are free. Prices, hours and closures checked Sept. 21, 2026.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 29, 2026Historic SouthThings to Do in Augusta, GA (Beyond the Masters): Canal Boat Tours, the Riverwalk, Museums and Masters Ticket Facts, With PricesAugusta Canal boat tours cost $14 and include the Discovery Center; the Riverwalk and Phinizy Swamp are free; the Morris is free Sundays. The 2027 Masters lottery is closed.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 29, 2026Historic SouthPine Mountain and Warm Springs, GA: Callaway Gardens, FDR’s Little White House, Wild Animal Safari and State Park Prices (2026)Callaway Gardens is $19.99 online, Wild Animal Safari from $32.99, FDR State Park $10 a car. The Little White House is closed for renovation; its museum is open.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 30, 2026Small TownsMadison, Georgia Day Trip: Museum Prices, Hours and the “Too Pretty to Burn” StoryMadison is 60 miles east of Atlanta. Its historic district is free to walk, and four museums charge $3–$15 and are closed on Mondays. Plus the truth about Sherman.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 21, 2026Historic South17 Things to Do in Athens, GA: Prices, Hours and Game-Day Rules (2026)Athens’ top sights are mostly free, including the Botanical Garden and Georgia Museum of Art. UGA has four 2026 home games left, and downtown decks charge $50 flat on those days.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 30, 2026Historic South17 Things to Do in Macon, GA (2026): Prices, Hours and What’s FreeMacon is 84 miles from Atlanta. Ocmulgee Mounds is free; Hay House and the Big House are $20. Hours, prices and closed days for 17 stops, plus Middle Georgia day trips.Dogs in partsStrollers in partsUpdated Sep 23, 2026