Twelve thousand years of Georgia history, sorted into routes that work — Sweet Auburn, Ocmulgee Mounds, Andersonville, Plains, Savannah and the Cherokee sites, with real drive times, 2026 fees and honest verdicts on what to skip.

Both Georgia AVAs with their real planted acreage, how to run a tasting day, the apple houses and pick-your-own calendar, and the liability law behind the sign at every farm gate.

Regional foodways from the Gullah Geechee coast to the Appalachian north, fifteen things worth eating, the agricultural facts behind the branding, and dining in Atlanta and Savannah.

Ten couples’ destinations compared by occasion and pace, with two-night runbooks, honest budget bands, proposal permit rules and sober-friendly alternatives. Checked September 2026.

Family bases by age band, what a day actually costs for four, stroller and sensory detail, height minimums and sample two, four and seven-day plans. Checked September 2026.

Thirty-five Georgia destinations across five regions, each with the nights it actually earns, the nearest airport, the drive from Atlanta and the month to go — plus the places that get over-recommended.

A region-by-region guide to Georgia, USA — with verified September 2026 prices, the months worth planning around, honest verdicts on what to skip, and routes that fit one, three or seven days.