2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

welcome to georgia From our pristine beaches and worldrenowned golf courses to scenic mountains and fertile farmlands, Georgia’s diverse and beautiful landscapes offer a world of adventure, history and culture. I hope you will discover our exciting attractions and dynamic museums or stroll through Georgia’s quaint and charming towns. Our wide variety of destinations is complemented by the warm, welcoming spirit of our people. Please accept my open invitation to visit us anytime. Georgia is filled with amazing places just waiting to be experienced. The 2008 Travel Guide will help you plan your visit to Georgia and offer endless opportunities to create memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks for keeping Georgia on your mind! TRAVEL GUIDE georgia department of economic development Commissioner Ken Stewart Deputy Commissioner of Tourism & Marketing Charlie Gatlin Assistant Commissioner Tourism Division Kevin Langston Director of Marketing Fred Huff published by Atlanta magazine custom publishing Publisher Sean McGinnis Executive Vice President/ Director of Sales & Marketing Susie Love Director of Creative Services Lynne Palmer King Travel Account Executive Jill Teter Managing Editor Amber Jones Barry Copy Editor Jessica Keaton-Young Art Director Sheri Wilson Governor Sonny Perdue Production and Image Coordinator Julie Jamerson Fact Checkers Farima Alavi, Sung Choe, Jessica Keaton-Young, Ashley King, Molly Levinson, Scott Simpson, Kat Wallace HoW to use tHis guide To help you make the most of your trip to Georgia, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has put together this 2008 Georgia Travel Guide. Within these pages, the state is divided into nine regional sections, each packed with useful information on attractions and lodging throughout the state. Even though the information has been verified, we encourage you to call ahead when planning your trip to confirm the very latest hours of operation, fees, reservations and other information. of commerce, state visitors centers and local welcome centers. Within the attractions, you’ll also find Travel Services which list operators for various types of guided tours, from ghost walks to canoe trips. icons The following icons will help you with your travels. Each attraction shows its amenities and each map highlights points of interest. 1 Parking 2 Public restrooms 3 4 Accessibility for mobility-impaired Food maps In the guide, you’ll notice both a large state map and individual region maps, including state parks and historic sites. For more information on these locations, call 800-864-7275 or visit gastateparks.org. Copyright© 2008 Georgia Department of Economic Development, Tourism Division. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. Published by Atlanta Magazine Custom Publishing, Sean McGinnis, Publisher 404-527-5501. For advertising sales information, please contact Jill Teter at 877-5540780 or jt@thebest.net. Diasbled individuals requiring assistance with this information should contact ADA Coordinator, GDEcD, P.O. Box 1776, Atlanta, GA 30301-1776, 404-962-4106, fax 404962-4098, TTD# 800-255-0056. On the Cover St. Simons Island Lighthouse, built in 1872, is a working lighthouse that guides maritime traffic into and out of St. Simons Sound. It is owned and operated by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. A.W. Jones Heritage Center is shown in the foreground. Additional information can be found at saintsimonslighthouse.org. To find out more about Georgia’s coast, turn to page 66. Photo by Lynne Palmer King. 5 Party facilities State parks State historic sites travel guides Each region features a Visitor Resources section where you will find information on the convention and visitors bureaus, chambers Georgia Visitor Information Centers Regional Visitor Information Center Program-certified welcome centers Official Georgia Travel Guide GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA http://gastateparks.org http://saintsimonslighthouse.org http://www.georgia.org

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