Make a self catering villa, log cabin or holiday rental in Georgia, USA your home away from home
Georgia is one of the southeastern states of the USA, just north of Florida and bordering the Atlantic coastline. It has a population of around 8 million and is known as the Peach State for its glorious crops of summer fruit, particularly peaches. The state capital is Atlanta and other major cities are Columbus, historic Savannah, Macon and Albany. A holiday rental in Georgia offers a range of attractions for visitors, from its coastal scenery and historic cities to log cabins in the unspoilt mountains.
Things to Do in Georgia, USA
Finding things to do in Georgia is not a problem. Having enough time to do them all may be! Atlanta has a host of family attractions including Crossroads, where candy making and glass blowing demonstrations, a 4D cinema and an amphibious Duck tour can be enjoyed. Ride the scenic railroad up Stone Mountain or take to the lake in an old paddle-wheeler riverboat. Explore Savannah’s antebellum architecture on a walking tour, go shopping on River Street and spend time in the charming downtown district. In the countryside, road trips, motorcycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, hunting and hiking all make the most of the scenic areas and riverside walks around your Georgia holiday rentals.
Places to Visit in Georgia, USA
The city of Atlanta is well known for its large zoo in Grant Park, the Georgia Aquarium and the huge cyclorama painting of Atlanta history which has a circumference of 358 feet! There is also a Civil War Museum for history buffs and the unique “World of Coca-Cola” attraction with memorabilia and the history of this world-famous drink. Stone Mountain is one of Georgia’s main attractions. Carved onto the massive quartz monolith is the largest bas-relief sculpture in the world showing Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson sitting astride their favorite horses. Savannah is a beautiful old city with a fascinating history. There is a trio of forts around the area: Fort Jackson, Fort McAllister and Fort Pulaski, which are worth visiting
Weather in Georgia, USA
The state of Georgia has hot sunny summers and fairly mild winters. Temperatures average 31°C (88°F) in July and 11°C (52°F) in January with the odd cold snap when frost may be experienced. In the higher mountain altitudes, temperatures are considerably cooler with some snowfall in the depths of winter. The state has rain showers year-round and the driest months are September and October.
Travel to Georgia, USA
Georgia’s main airport is the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) Airport about 8 miles from the center of Atlanta. From here, pick up a hire car and drive to your Georgia holiday rental or log cabin in the mountains.