The Ultimate Travel Guide to Georgia

All roads eventually lead to and from Atlanta in the South, and in many 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

Tasty Town

Where to Eat While Visiting Macon, Georgia

Where to Eat in Athens, Home to the University of Georgia (UGA)

The Essential Bars and Restaurants in Chattanooga, Tennessee

The Essential Restaurants to Know in Birmingham, Alabama

The Essential Bars and Breweries to Know in Birmingham, Alabama

Where 13 Atlanta Restaurant Industry Pros Like to Eat Around the South

Georgia Beaches

Dorothy’s Cocktail and Oyster Bar

The Essential Restaurants on St. Simons Island and Nearby Brunswick, Georgia

Where to Eat While Visiting Savannah, Georgia

Visiting Georgia Farms and the North Georgia Mountains

Robbie Medwed

It’s Peach Season Again in Georgia
The 2023 peach season has been severely impacted by two hard freezes over the winter that saw days of sub-freezing temperatures in Georgia. Check individual farms for U-pick schedules and peach availability.

Where to Eat After Hiking Around Clayton in the North Georgia Mountains

A Guide to Apple Picking in the North Georgia Mountains

Traveling to and through Atlanta

Grecian Gyro

Where to Dine at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Best Restaurants Near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Atlanta Gas Stations to Fill Up on Biscuits, Wings, and Tacos

Fantastic Atlanta Hotel Bars

Atlanta Hotel Restaurants Even Locals Love

Touristy Atlanta Restaurants Even Locals Mostly Enjoy