Georgia Travel Guide

The state of Georgia was the final of the original 13 colonies established back in 1733. It was the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, and one of the original 13 colonies that revolted against the British in the American Revolution. One of the original Confederate states during the Civil War, Georgia has a history rife with segregation issues and racism, but its violent history is countered by the natural beauty of the landscape, from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Appalachian Mountains and the coastal plains along the Atlantic Ocean. A state of cultural and geographical extremes, … read morecomplete with small country towns and cities like Atlanta, with rivers and marshlands along with mountains and forests, Georgia is one of those states that simply refuses to be defined by any one thing.

Although racial problems have been an issue in the past, and they certainly exist even today, just as much as anywhere else in the U.S., Georgia's history in regards to racism can often be overlooked simply by a variety of other things available for visitors to experience while in the state. The birthplace of Coca-Cola and home to the Chattahoochee River as well as places like the Appalachian Trail or the headquarters for UPS, Georgia boasts some of the largest global company headquarters and natural beauty that the U.S. has to offer.

The countryside of George is fairly subtropical, with plenty of marshlands, forests, and mountains. There are 63 different parks in the state, ranging from 48 state parks and 15 historical sites, all showcasing American history and beauty in a way that no other state can match. It is home to such natural wonders as Stone Mountain and Amicalola Falls, as well as cities such as Savannah, Atlanta, and Athens. All in all, the combination of elements makes Georgia one of the most unique states in the nation, and well worth visiting.