Georgia - The Peachy State

State Capital: Atlanta
Admission to the union:
January 2nd, 1788 as 4th state

One of the original 13 states to declare independence from Britain, and also one of the original six states to declare for the Confederacy, the state of Georgia is the economic powerhouse of the south east USA. The capital is home to many giant corporations including Coca Cola, CNN, UPS, Delta Airlines, Home Depot and many more. The state has a diversified economy but is also a major agricultural producer, particularly famous for its tasty peaches. ‘Gone With The Wind’, brought Georgia and southern manners to world attention and the states adorable accent is now popular the world over. Peanut farming former President Jimmy Carter originated from Georgia and the 1996 Olympics was held in the states capital. Georgia enjoys a humid subtropical climate and is popular with tourists who come to experience the South’s famous hospitality, the states historical sites and Atlanta’s buzzing night life.

Things to do in Georgia:

The best way to taste Atlanta is with a CityPass that includes all the city’s leading attractions at one super discounted price.

1. Georgia Aquarium
2. World of Coca-Cola
3. High Museum of Art
4. Inside CNN Atlanta
5. Fernbank Museum of Natural History OR Atlanta Botanical Garden
6. Zoo Atlanta OR Atlanta History Center

Visit Africa at the Pine Mountain Animal Safari, where the whole family will experience the thrill of being up close and personal with giants of the wild.

Come on a spine tingling tour of Atlanta’s darker side with a creepy Atlanta Ghosts and Segway Tour.

A visit to historic Savannah wouldn’t be complete without a fully narrated Land and Sea Combination Tour on a quant hop-on, hop-off trolley.

Hear the burst of canon fire at the Gone with the Wind Museum in the town of Marietta, a shrine to one of the greatest books and films ever produced.

Browse over a list of other exciting Georgia attractions you can book on-line and save.