8 Unique Experiences That Should Be On Everyone’s Georgia Bucket List
By Lisa Sammons|Published January 05, 2024
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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
If you’ve lived in the Peach State for a while, you might feel like you’ve seen just about all there is to see. You’ve explored all the natural wonders in Georgia, hiked through our epic mountains, strolled along our beautiful coast. However, there’s always more to see and do here! If you’re looking for some unique experiences in Georgia, we’ve got a great list for you, courtesy of Viator. This fun site features more than 300,000 unique tours and experiences from all over the world, giving you tons of options for creative exploration whether you’re in your hometown or halfway across the globe. Here are a few cool options in Georgia:
I love the look of this Atlanta trolley tour. When many of us think of trolley tours, we picture the characteristic orange and green trolleys in Savannah's historic district, but our capital city has tons of history, too. This 90-minute narrated ride gives you a great overview of some of Atlanta's most notable landmarks, including Centennial Olympic Park and the Capitol building. This is a wonderful option if you've only got one day in Atlanta and want to see some of the city's highlights.
Atlanta's Inman Park district is one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods, and there's so much to see and do here. Even native Atlantans are sure to learn something on this three-hour walking tour of the Inman Park neighborhood. From street murals to history to tasty restaurants, you'll head along the Beltline Trail's east line and see some of the best food and sights that Inman Park has to offer.
The last few years have seen an explosion in the number of Hollywood productions being filmed in Georgia. From Marvel films to hit TV shows, it seems like the Peach State is always starring in something. Fans of Netflix's biggest hit show will definitely not want to miss out on this private Stranger Things tour. You'll get to see several Atlanta-area filming locations from the show, and hotel pickup and drop-off is included in the cost.
Another thing we've become increasingly known for lately is our wine country, and one of the best ways to explore Georgia's bustling wine region is to take this half-day tour of North Georgia's wine country. You'll visit several wineries and enjoy nine tastings, with an option to purchase lunch along the way.
For those of us that love wildlife, few things are as thrilling as spotting marine life. For the best opportunity to see dolphins in Georgia's Golden Isles, check out this Jekyll Island dolphin tour. The 90-minute tour shows off incredible views of this stunning area, and you also have a great chance of spotting dolphins or turtles along the way.
Remember how I just mentioned how popular of a location Georgia was for filming? Another of the Peach State's hit shows of recent years is The Walking Dead. This AMC zombie show was a cultural phenomenon with multiple spin-offs, and fans will adore this private tour of Senoia, GA. This is such a charming small town and it played host to many scenes that you'll recognize from the show. Round-trip transportation from Atlanta is included, so you don't have to deal with renting a car if you are staying in the city.
For such a small town, there's a surprising amount to see in Helen. If you don't have a lot of time to explore this Bavarian-themed village all on your own, this 2-hour culture tour of Helen, GA will show you all the highlights. It's a walking tour of just under two miles, taken at a leisurely pace by an informative local guide who will give you information on the town's history and some of the top attractions here.
This ghost tour in Savannah is perfect for those who aren't a fan of the overly-creepy. I went on this tour myself during the fall and had a wonderful time: it manages to be both slightly frightening with a heavy focus on the area's history. You'll learn all about the history of several buildings along the route, and even get to explore one of the historic house museums after dark.
There’s so much fun to be had on these tours! Which looks most appealing to you?
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