2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

Dixie Highway Follow the nation’s first planned roadway, crossing state lines from Ringgold to Marietta. approximately 85–90 miles Cities: ringgold, Dalton, Calhoun, adairsville, Cartersville, acworth, Kennesaw, marietta regions: historic high Country, atlanta metro dixiehighway.org Georgia’s Heritage Highway 441 From the mountains to the Okefenokee Swamp, this route encompasses diverse ecologies, histories and communities. approximately 371 miles Cities: Dillard–Fargo regions: northeast mountains, historic heartland, magnolia midlands, Coast 441heritagehighway.org Heritage Art Loop Enjoy a self-guided tour of artists’ studios, galleries, craft shops, garden centers, bed and breakfasts, and local eateries in northeast, central and east-central Georgia. approximately 130 miles Cities: Comer–union Point–madison– Watkinsville regions: Classic south, historic heartland, northeast mountains heritageartloop.com Folk Potters Trail of Northeast Georgia This trail leads you to men and women recognized as a link to a 200-year tradition of crafting pottery, which is now valued as a distinctive folk art. approximately 40 miles Cities: Cleveland–Gillsville–Gainesville region: northeast mountains folkpotterymuseum.com Golden Isles Parkway This four-lane alternative route wanders through scenic agricultural areas, ideal for nature lovers to antiques shoppers. The Peaches to Beaches Yard Sale (on the second Friday and Saturday each March) runs along it. approximately 168 miles Cities: Perry–Brunswick regions: historic heartland, magnolia midlands, Coast goldenislesparkway.com Historic Piedmont Scenic Byway This route reveals a region of Georgia that is rich in historic and cultural qualities. View the Piedmont while traveling the byway through the Oconee National Forest. approximately 85 miles Cities: eatonton–Jewell regions: historic heartland, Classic south byways.org/browse/byways/53912 Georgia 400 Hospitality Highway Explore treasures along this route that takes you from one historic town to the next. Along the way, prepare to experience magnolias, moonshine and merlot! approximately 40 miles Cities: sandy springs–Dahlonega regions: atlanta metro, northeast mountains hospitalityhighway.com Heartland of the Confederacy Civil War Leaders Trail Experience the history of the leaders, life and legacy of the Confederacy through sites including house museums, a working plantation and more. approximately 125 miles Cities: Gainesville–madison regions: northeast mountains, Classic south, historic heartland heartlandoftheconfederacy.org Liberty Trail Enjoy breathtaking views, history and culture on this trail. approximately 30 miles Cities: hinesville–riceboro region: Coast libertytrail.com Georgia Mountain Parkway This scenic drive offers white-water rafting, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping and more. Also enjoy nostalgic towns, seasonal festivals and an excursion train. approximately 50 miles Cities: tate, Jasper, ellijay, Blue ridge region: historic high Country georgiahighcountry.org/gmp Lookout Mountain Parkway See the astonishing beauty of the North Georgia mountains along this trail, which runs through three states. approximately 93 miles City: Lookout mountain region: historic high Country drivelookoutmountain.com GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA Official Georgia Travel Guide 27 http://dixiehighway.org http://441heritagehighway.org http://heritageartloop.com http://folkpotterymuseum.com http://byways.org/browse/byways/53912 http://goldenislesparkway.com http://hospitalityhighway.com http://libertytrail.com http://heartlandoftheconfederacy.org http://drivelookoutmountain.com http://georgiahighcountry.org/gmp http://www.choicehotels.com/georgia-hotels http://www.georgia.org

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