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13. Jekyll Island
One of the best places for a vacation in Georgia is breathtaking Jekyll Island. Some say this natural beauty is a hidden gem. One of the state’s sea islands, it is an oft’times overlooked barrier island offering an assortment of attractions beyond the many miles of striking beaches that draw those in the know from around the world. Book your accommodations at the renowned historical Jekyll Island Resort.
It harkens back to the days when such prominent families as the Pulitzers, the Rockefellers, and the Vanderbilts would winter here. Take in the gorgeous, iconic architecture, play croquet on the front lawn, enjoy an afternoon tea, and dine on genuine Southern cuisine as well. Stroll over to the neighboring Georgia Sea Turtle Center and learn a bit about the initiatives to protect the turtles’ natural habitat. Enjoy a trolley tour and hit Driftwood Beach too.
14. Providence Canyon State Park
Travel to the city of Lumpkin, roughly 40 minutes out of Columbus. For it is here you will find the less famous Providence Canyon State Park. Spanning an area of over 1,000 acres, it is known to some as “the Little Grand Canyon.” Formed in the 1800s as a result of both natural forces and poor farming practices, this canyon is up to 150 feet deep.
Explore the stark, rugged rock formations for which this place is known. Go camping here and hike the nigh-legendary White Blaze Canyon Loop Trail as well. Before you leave, be sure to check out the strange, abandoned homestead here that features almost a dozen rusting, abandoned 1950s-era vehicles that remain there in order to avoid damaging the local environment. Get to the park early if you visit on a weekend because that’s when it’s the busiest.
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