The 10 best day trips from Atlanta
Arabia Mountain National Heritage Site
Travel time: 25 minutes
Details: Hike through an old granite quarry now National Heritage Site. Visit Monastery of the Holy Spirit.
Directions: Take Marta Public Transport to Stonecrest Mall, then walk on PATH trail for 30 minutes.
Marietta
Travel time: 25 minutes
Details: Chattahoochee River hike, local dining, and shops in downtown Marietta.
how to get there: Marta's gold train line to Arts Center Station, transfer to CobbLinc RAPID bus.
Cartersville
Travel time: 45 minutes
Details: Explore the ancient history of Native Americans at Etowah Mounds and the Tellus Science Museum combined with historic downtown areas.
Dahlonega
Travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Details: Observe the history of the gold rush, hike in Amicalola Falls State Park, visit B.J. Reece Orchards.
How to get there: Drive or book a private tour.
Macon
Travel time: 1 hour and 25 minutes
Details: Whether it's music history, peering into the Douglass Theatre, or živeli at the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, couple it with local soul food.
How to get there: Private bus options from Atlanta.
Chattanooga
Travel time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Details: Ride Incline Railway and explore Ruby Falls. Get a feel of the music history in Big Nine district.
How to get there: Drive or take a bus from Atlanta.
Athens
Travel time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Details: University of Georgia Tour, Georgia Theatre Visit, and the Georgia Museum of Art, and the State Botanical Garden.
How to get there: Greyhound and Megabus offer round the way routes.
Lake Oconee
Travel time: 1 hour and 19 minutes
Details: Water activities, Georgia Writers Museum and Rock Eagle
How to get there: Private Tour companies available.
Braselton
Travel time: 45 minutes
Visit the Chateau Elan Winery and explore Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
Get There: Private transportation service required.
Helen
Travel time: 1 hour and 35 minutes
Details: Have a feel of the Bavarian atmosphere and Oktoberfest celebrations; enjoy the Georgia Mountain
These day trips give you a unique experience all within a short drive of Atlanta, from Nature and History to Food and Cultures.
