| Occasionally, there is a magical time when mom, | | | | how the Old South really was. Antebellum means |
| dad and the kids all have nothing on the schedule. | | | | "before the war", and this area has much to |
| In such times, I highly recommend a trip to | | | | show for its Southern roots. You can see many |
| Georgia for some fun. | | | | restored houses from the 1800's here, and even |
| The state of Georgia is known as the Peach | | | | the "town that time forgot", Old Clinton, which |
| State, and it is the place to go for a peach of a | | | | was settled in 1807. Strolling along the streets of |
| trip! Planning a trip that will amuse the entire | | | | Madison not only gives you a glimpse into the |
| family, children and all, can be tough - but Georgia | | | | history of Georgia, but also a great place to go |
| has enough activity, beauty and charm to satisfy | | | | shopping! |
| even the pickiest traveler. Georgia trips are | | | | Not into the history of Georgia? Take a trip to |
| memorable events that you will want to repeat | | | | Athens, Georgia, which is known as one of the |
| again and again. | | | | best music scenes in the country. Many different |
| While Georgia is known for its abundant peach | | | | musical acts, including REM and the B-52 s started |
| trees and Southern charm, there is more to do | | | | their careers here. Artists have come to know |
| here than just stand in an orchard. Whether you | | | | Athens as a great place to play concerts and |
| prefer the wilderness of mountains such as the | | | | hear new music - and it is more than just rock. |
| Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Georgia, or the | | | | Many African-American artists also got their start |
| big city such as in Atlanta, you will be sure to find | | | | here. There is even AthFest in June, where 120 |
| activities for all to enjoy. If you are more of a | | | | bands come to play and show off their music. |
| history buff, the Historic South encompasses | | | | The events during the day are particularly family |
| most of Georgia, with many stops and events to | | | | friendly. |
| see along the way. If you prefer a taste of the | | | | A trip to Georgia offers something for everyone |
| genteel Southern plantation, try spending some | | | | from Mom and Dad to the teens and the little |
| time in the Savannah area. | | | | ones. Enjoying Georgia's beauty and grace is |
| The Historic South is a good place to start your | | | | something that everyone should do at least once, |
| trip. You can take a trek on the Antebellum Trail, | | | | so book those trips today! |
| which stretches from Macon to Athens, and see | | | | |
