Chattanooga Tennessee riverfront — a top out-of-state day trip from Atlanta

Best Family Day Trips from Atlanta

The best family day trips from Atlanta include Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange for an indoor water park, Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville for hands-on exhibits, and Chattanooga for aquariums and outdoor adventures. All are within 2 hours.

Scenic mountain town of Blue Ridge, Georgia — one of the best mountain day trips from Atlanta

Best Mountain Day Trips from Atlanta

The best mountain day trips from Atlanta include Blue Ridge for scenic railways and apple orchards, Helen for Bavarian charm and tubing, and Cloudland Canyon for dramatic hiking. All are within 2 hours of the city.

Charming downtown Senoia, Georgia — one of the best small town day trips from Atlanta

Best Small Town Day Trips from Atlanta

The best small town day trips from Atlanta include Senoia for Walking Dead fans and charming antique shops, Macon for the Cherry Blossom Festival, and Athens for incredible food and music. All are within 2 hours of the city.

Scenic view of Asheville, North Carolina — a top out-of-state day trip from Atlanta

Best Out-of-State Day Trips from Atlanta

The best out-of-state day trips from Atlanta include Chattanooga TN for family-friendly adventures, Greenville SC for a walkable downtown and waterfalls, and Asheville NC for mountain scenery and food. All are within 3.5 hours.

37+ Best Festivals in Atlanta: Spring and Summer 2024

37+ Best Festivals in Atlanta: Spring and Summer 2025

Get ready to welcome spring and summer with a visit to some of these great festivals in Atlanta! We’ve got the perfect list of festivals in Atlanta for your spring and summer, with dates, places and hints about their family-friendliness.

12 Significant Black History Facts That Everyone Should Know

12 Significant Black History Facts That Everyone Should Know

Black history is American history. Everyone should learn it and not only be relegated to the 28 (or 29) days in February. Some little-known but very important black history facts help to illustrate the beautiful, brilliant and indisputably useful contributions African Americans have made to the United States and the world.