1. Dahlonega: Believe it or not, Georgia has its own wine country: Taking off to this northeastern corner of the state promises barrel tastings and the absence of traffic—not a bad combination.
2. Sweetwater Creek: Nothing like a little green space OTP: Take along your mountain bike and your Nikon for an afternoon of awesome trails and breathtaking scenery.
3. Stone Mountain (pictured): A newly revamped set of activities and attractions offers families a chance to experience some fun before summer ends. Sky hike, anyone?
4. Lake Hartwell: Camping, fishing, boating—all just close enough to the South Carolina border to not seem like you’re vacationing two hours from home.
Photo courtesy of the Georgia Department of Economic Development