Ever since Georgia hosted the Olympic Games in 1996, Georgia’s attractions became well-known around the world and not surprisingly, the state has become one of the top tourist destinations. Folks simply love the year-round calm balmy weather that induces total relaxation, most especially in the nights of spring and fall. During the day, the colors of fall and the new greens of spring, while ruffled by the gentle breezes, project a universe of change and renewal, and thus of hope for a tomorrow.
But aside from the weather’s effect, there are several very interesting places in Georgia you may want to visit, along with the kids especially; they will undoubtedly enjoy the excursion. Top places in the itinerary should include the Georgia aquarium, the Coca-Cola plant, the mountains and the theme park. It can be an exhausting but nevertheless an exhilarating voyage of discovery for the children and most probably the adults, too.
Taking a look at Some of the Top Georgia Destinations
* First stop is the Georgia Aquarium. Built several years back, it offers a plethora of underwater scenes and views of various fishes in their simulated habitat. So many people from other states or countries tour the aquarium —it being the largest aquarium in the world today— that it is best to go there weekdays, when there are relatively fewer number of visitors. The Georgia Aquarium is probably the only place in the country where you can see the largest number of fishes without getting yourself wet!
* Next to the Aquarium is the Coca-cola Museum, and often Coke gives the visitor a free taste of its products. If you like soda pops, you can have a drop of Coke right at the Museum while unraveling the history of the development of Coca-cola and Coke, which can also be a nostalgic trip down the days past.
* If you love spectacular vistas you can drive up the Georgia mountains. Go to Mt. Helen, shop and dine in fine restaurants there, including the famous, evilly delicious fudge. A trip to Mt. Helen with the popular fudge will be something to remember. Or, if it is summer, you can get into a tube and float down Chattahooche River, exploring its wilderness scenes while bumping about the waves. It can be revealing from a fish’s point of view.
* Afterwards you can hike all the way up Stone Mountain, famous for its granite rocks and beautiful park. You can explore them, then wait for nightfall to see from the mountain’s roads the laser show. You can’t miss the Stone Mountain: it can be seen from many places in Atlanta, Georgia. Alternatively, Savannah is a historic city filled with museums, old houses, great restaurants, and beautiful beaches.
* Lastly, there is Six Flags, a contemporary theme park. If you love wild rides, Six Flags is the place to go to; if you prefer tamer ones and great shows, Six Flags is still the place to visit. Either way, one day at Six Flags may not be enough to savor all it can offer.
Tourists in their millions visit Georgia every year, mostly for its comforting weather, random snippets of history, spectacular highland views and superb dining. But there are others reasons besides, and at least one of them may be yours to discover.
