The Scenic Road Trip That Will Make You Fall In Love With The Beauty of Georgia All Over Again
By Lisa Sammons|Updated on February 04, 2023(Originally published January 31, 2023)
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
Ever feel like your surroundings are getting a bit stale? We get it; it’s easy for the everyday to become mundane, even when you live in a state as beautiful as ours. If you feel like you’re in need of a reminder of what a great state the Peach State is, we’ve got just the cure! This road trip to some of the most scenic places in Georgia will have you falling in love with Georgia all over again.
This is a long road trip: after all, Georgia is a beautiful state! The entire driving time is just under five hours. You can check out the itinerary on Google Maps and remove or rearrange stops if you don't have enough time for the whole trip.
1. Rose Hill Cemetery: 1071 Riverside Dr, Macon, GA 31201
Rose Hill Cemetery 1840., Riverside Drive, Macon, GA, USA
We'll start our trip at one of the most scenic cemeteries in Georgia. Rose Hill Cemetery is a 50-acre historic cemetery in Macon. The third cemetery in Macon, it opened up in 1840. It's right on the banks of the Ocmulgee River and the views here are astoundingly gorgeous. It's such a peaceful place for an afternoon stroll.
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2. Callaway Gardens: 17617 US-27, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Stunning Georgia scenery doesn’t get any better than at the Callaway Gardens, It is one of the best-known botanical gardens in the state and it's huge! Events are hosted throughout the year celebrating the azalea blooms and other festivities. The gardens are also home to the Cecil B. Day Center, the largest butterfly house in Georgia.
The East Palisades Trail is a 4-mile trek that will take you right along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The scenery is gorgeous, and you'll even get to see a beautiful bamboo forest! It's hard to believe this hike is just outside Atlanta.
4. Red Top Mountain State Park: 50 Lodge Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102
Red Top Mountain State Park, 50 Lodge Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30102, USA
Red Top Mountain State Park is definitely one of the one of the most scenic places in Georgia! It is also one of the most underrated parks in the Peach State. It's home to the Homestead Trail, which will take you around Lake Allatoona, through gorgeous forests, and past the ruins of an old homestead.
5. Gibbs Gardens: 1987 Gibbs Dr, Ball Ground, GA 30107
Gibbs Gardens, 1987 Gibbs Dr, Ball Ground, GA 30107, USA
Gibbs Gardens is one of the best places to visit in spring in Georgia. This 356-acre garden is a wonderland of blooms and color that shouldn't be missed!
We could’ve made a practically infinite road trip of beautiful scenery in Georgia and there are many that we were sad we couldn’t include due to time constraints (like Savannah and Cloudland Canyon). Nevertheless, would you agree that this is one of the best road trips in Georgia? Have you been to any of these stunning spots? What would be on your road trip of beautiful places in Georgia? We’d love to read about your suggestions and experiences in the comments section below!
