Day trips and getaways in and around Atlanta

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The smallest National Forest in the country is a peaceful oasis just 90 minutes from Atlanta — a secret hideaway, perfect for hiking, birdwatching & camping

Tucked away just a short day trip from the city of Atlanta is the smallest National Forest in the country: Tuskegee National Forest. This Alabama gem is the perfect place to go for an escape into nature, s...

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Forget the coast: this huge floating obstacle course & beach just 90 minutes from Atlanta is the ultimate Memorial Day escape — watch the legendary Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament, nightly fireworks, and more

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer, and we can't wait to celebrate! If you're looking for a super cool getaway to check out this Memorial Day, you've gotta hit up alllll the festivitie...

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One Of National Geographic’s ‘100 Must-See Getaways’ Is A Tiny Georgia Gem Just 1 Hour From Atlanta — Known As America’s First Major Gold Rush Town

When it comes to exploring small towns around the ATL, there's definitely no shortage of cool spots to check out. From a small city with a nearly 1000-year-old tree to a secret Lotus garden that will make...

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This Tiny Secret Island In The Middle Of A Bustling City Lets Guests Camp With Free-Roaming Goats For Just $35/Night — Only 2 Hours From Atlanta

When you think of Chattanooga, you probably think of a cute city and fun outdoors-y activities. But what if we told you that one of the ultimate Chattanooga experiences was a hidden goat island. Huh? Yeah...

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‘As Wild As Colorado, And As Warm As Costa Rica’: This Adrenaline-Pumping Georgia Gem Is The Longest Urban Whitewater Course On Earth — Just 1 Hour & 45 Minutes From Atlanta

If you're looking for an adventure this summer, then you've gotta check out RushSouth WhiteWater Park in Columbus, Georgia, home to the longest urban whitewater rafting course in the world. There are tons...

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This Massive New Water Park Is Opening In June, Just 30 Minutes From Atlanta — Expect A 30-Foot 4-Slide Tower, Lazy River, Wave Rider & More

Atlanta's already had a record-breakingly hot spring... and we're gearing up for a hot summer too. The best way to beat the heat this summer? At Georgia's coolest new water park, just a half hour from the...

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This Nature Hotspot Just 2 Hours From Atlanta Is Recognized As North America’s First-Ever ‘National Park City’ — How One Of The Most Polluted Cities In The U.S. Really Cleaned Up Its Act

If you'd visited Chattanooga, the Tennessee mountain city just northwest of Atlanta, fifty years ago, then you'd have seen one of the most polluted cities in the entire country. Now? It's a natural safe h...

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The Massive Vidalia Onion Festival Celebrates The State Vegetable With 4 Days Of Onion-Themed Events, Just 2.5 Hours From Atlanta — From The World Famous Onion Eating Contest To An Onion Showdown & Beyond

It's almost time for the Vidalia Onion Festival, the best way to celebrate our official state vegetable! With TONS of amazing events & happenings (and of course tasty onion treats), there's something...

Culture Escapes Wellness & Nature

This Georgia Oak Tree Is Said To Date Back To The 12th Century — Here’s How To Visit The 900-Year-Old Lover’s Oak, Just 4 Hours From Atlanta

When it comes to interesting nature, Georgia is full of it. With a beautiful coast full of driftwood, a hidden mini Grand Canyon, one of the greenest major cities in the world, and beyond, there are tons...

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There Actually Is An East Coast In-N-Out, If You’re Up For A 3 Hour Road Trip From Atlanta — Plan A Getaway To Murfreesboro, TN & Enjoy In-N-Out

We kicked off this April by playing a funny prank on Atlanta... an April Fool's Day joke that In-N-Out was coming to Atlanta. And while that's not true, of course, there actually is a (fairly) close In-N-O...

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