Georgia was the last of the 13 original colonies to be founded, and it was the only colony operated by an English Board of Trustees. It was also the only colony where slavery was banned from the start although the ban was later overturned. Rum, lawyers, and Catholics were also forbidden. The Board of Trustees was eventually eliminated after rum was legalized, and an appointed governor governed the area from England until the start of the Revolutionary War.
If you start your RV trip at the state's top, you are in the valley and ridges region. Relax over a glass of wine at one of the wineries near Dahlonega, like Wolf Mountain Vineyards and Winery, Frogtown Winery, or Frogtown Winery. The northeastern corner of Georgia is in the Blue Ridge region, and it is a fantastic place for a hike across a suspension bridge, like the one crossing the Toccoa River near Blue Ridge.
Heading south, you enter the Piedmont region, including Atlanta, Athens, and Augusta. It is the most populated region in this state, with over 10.52 million people in total. Plan to spend a day playing in Piedmont Park, where you can run, bike and hike. Bring along your dog as they will love the two dog parks and your children as they will love the playground. About 83% of all peaches grown in the state come from this region, and you will want to sample them by eating the peach salad at one of South City Kitchen's multiple locations, the caramelized peach spring rolls at Kamayan ATL or the peach pound cake at Gabriel's Restaurant & Bakery.
Continuing to the south, you will come to the Coastal Plain, the largest region in the state. You will love exploring Savannah, and you will want to leave time to see the historical attractions on Tybee Island. Bird lovers will want to explore Sylvan Heights Bird Park while history lovers will want to tour the 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum and the CSS Neuse Civil War Interpretive Center.
Albany – This city on Flint River's shores is a fun place to explore. Nelson Tift founded the city in 1836 in hopes that it would flourish as a trade center, like Albany, New York. You will want to explore the area along the river, including seeing a 175,000-gallon aquarium and Imagination Theater with its three-story movie screen.
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Athens – Former Governor John Milledge named Athens after Athens, Greece when this city was founded in 1905. This city of about 125,000 people is home to the University of Georgia. Head to the Oconee Rivers Greenway for fishing, kayaking, walking, biking, skating, and hiking. Especially in the spring, explore the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, where children adore the special Children's Garden.
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Brunswick – Mark Carr established this community in 1738 as a British colony. Mary Ross Waterfront Park and Driftwood Beach are fantastic places for a day of water fun. You will love exploring Sea Island.
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Fire Ant Festival – Head to Ashburn during the fourth weekend of March to attend this festival that celebrates fire ants by crawling through a maze, participating in a fire ant calling contest, and eating barbecue. This festival occurs at various venues across the community.
International Cherry Blossom Festival – Head to Macon for this 10-day festival in late March and early April at Carolyn Crayton Park and other venues. See hot air balloons, listen to nightly concerts, and laugh at the antics during the wiener dog races.
Georgia Apple Festival – This festival occurs over two weekends in October in Ellijay. See the art and antique cars, participate in a fun run, and buy apples.
While you will not find any national parks in Georgia, you will want to make the drive to Congaree National Park, which is about 150 miles north of Savannah. Take a stroll along the Boardwalk Trail to see loblolly pines almost 170 feet tall and cypress trees over 500 years old. Officials believe The General Greene Tree to be over 1,000 years old, and experts believe it is the oldest tree in the park. Additionally, this is a fantastic place to go on a kayaking adventure, and you will love watching the beavers build their homes.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is about 135 miles north of Rome, Georgia. This is a fantastic place to go hiking as there are over 800 miles of hiking trails in this park, including part of the Appalachian Trail. History lovers will want to explore Mingus Mill and the Mountain Farm Museum. Take a drive along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail to see wildlife and waterfalls.
It is about 300 miles from Rome to Mammoth Cave National Park. This national park is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve. You will want to take the cave tour. This cave is one of the largest in the world. Explorers have mapped about 400 miles of it, but they believe there are over 600 miles left for exploring.
General Coffee State Park near Nicholls is a fantastic place to go kayaking on the Seventeen-Mile River. Learn about the state's agricultural roots by exploring the Heritage Farm. This park has outstanding equestrian trails along with a ride-in campground. You will also love the scenery at this park's drive-in campground.
High Falls State Park near Jackson contains the tallest waterfall in the United States south of Atlanta. Kayaks and canoes are available to rent to paddle on the Towaliga River, and it is a fantastic place to fish. The swimming pool is a great place to play on a hot summer day. There is a paddle-in and a drive-in campground.
Moccasin Creek State Park near Clarkesville is on Lake Burton's shores, and it is a great place to go waterskiing, canoeing, and kayaking. Canoes, kayaks, and other water toys are available to rent. A trout raising station sits adjacent to this park, and the stream feeding the lake is a great place for trout fishing.
You will want to see the Georgia Guidestones, which an anonymous donor erected in 1980. This monument in Elbert County near Elberton consists of five large granite slabs. Ten guidelines are inscribed on the slabs and may be instructions left for a post-apocalypse world. Each of the 10 guidelines is written in eight current languages. At the top of the monument is a capstone with a special message written in four ancient languages.
You will also want to explore Fort Pulaski National Monument. This site near Savannah served as the main defense against overseas invaders during much of the 19th century. In addition to the fort, there are many hiking trails and a historic dam to explore.
While President Roosevelt was governor of New York, he had the main home at Little White House National Historic Site constructed, and he continued to use it while he was the president. He believed that the healing spring waters were great for his health. You can learn more about this president when you visit this site and tour the home.
Coastal Georgia RV Resort in Brunswick offers 105 camping sites at their campground near Interstate 95. Oglethorpe Bay, Brunswick River, and the Intercoastal Waterway surround this campground. A swimming pool, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard courts are available.
Guests have been staying at Red Gate Campground near the historic area of Savannah since 1931. This family-owned campground offers a fishing pond, and you can reserve a trail ride at this facility.
Pine Mountain RV Resort features a swimming pool, general store, and complimentary internet. This campground near Pine Mountain has a lounge.
On average expect to pay $141 per night in Georgia.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Georgia?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Georgia from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Georgia?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
Do you need a special license to drive an RV in Georgia?No. You don’t need a special license or CDL to drive an RV in Georgia.