All roads eventually lead to and from Atlanta in the South, and in some cases the world. After all, Atlanta does feature the world’s busiest airport in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Three major Interstates (I-75, I-85, and I-20) connect in the heart of the city, allowing people to travel to destinations throughout the region, and beyond. Then there’s I-285 (aka the Perimeter) that provides travelers the option to bypass driving through Atlanta and its congestion altogether.
With access to a bustling airport and highways leading to various locales throughout Georgia and the South, Atlantans can easily plan weekend trips to the North Georgia mountains or south to cities like Savannah and Macon, or pile into the car for a week at the beach just a few hours away.
Eater compiled this handy guide to travel destinations around Georgia (and the nearby cities of Chattanooga and Birmingham) filled with the best bets for food at area gas stations, chef-recommended restaurants, dining maps in other Georgia cities, where to eat after hiking in the mountains, and even which farms are best for picking peaches and apples.
Where should Eater Atlanta travel to next in the Southeast? Send suggestions to atlanta@eater.com.
Georgia and Southern Cities
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Where to Eat in Athens, Home to the University of Georgia (UGA)
17 Essential Restaurants to Know in Birmingham, Alabama
Here’s Where to Eat While Visiting Macon, Georgia
Where to Eat While Visiting Savannah, Georgia (courtesy of Eater Carolinas)
Where Atlanta’s Food Industry Pros Like to Eat and Drink Around the South
Georgia Beaches
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Where to Dine While Visiting St. Simons Island and Brunswick, Georgia
Visiting Georgia Farms and the North Georgia Mountains
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Where to Eat After Hiking Around Clayton in the North Georgia Mountains
A Guide to Apple Picking in the North Georgia Mountains
It’s Peach Season Again in Georgia
Traveling to and through Atlanta
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