If you wish to keep yourself delightfully occupied during your vacation, Georgia may be the destination for you because it offers so much to see and do for its visitors. The earliest inhabitants of Georgia were Native Americans referred to as the Mound Builders. The state was later named after King George II of England and was the last of the 13 original colonies. Known to the world as a haven for adventure, history and culture, Georgia is located in the Southeastern part of the United States, above the state of Florida.

The Cherokee Indians considered the high country in the northwestern Georgia as an enchanted land. This area features some of the most loved tourist activities like scenic driving, hiking, biking and horseback riding. The northeastern part of the state includes mountainous terrains that offer outdoor retreats to travelers at the gate of the Chattahoochee River.

Atlanta

Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, is the most populous city in the state with an overall population of over 500,000. The city is a delightful blend of the old south and the new south, which houses a contrasting array of postmodern skyscrapers and old-fashioned historical homes. The demographics of the city are diverse, with many new residents inhabiting the area from all over the state and abroad. One popular tourist attraction is the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, which features 11 miles of Union and Confederate earthworks.

You can also enjoy the spectacular seasonal exhibitions and renowned plant collections in the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It has the world's largest and most lively aquarium containing a large collection of aquatic animals. Or you can visit the birth place and home of America's greatest civil rights leader, Martin Luther King, Jr. The World of Coca-Cola, High Museum of Art,and Fernbank Museum of Natural History are other fun attractions located in the Atlanta area.

You can find many resorts, lodges, inns and hotels in Atlanta. Some of the famous hotels include The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Sheraton-Atlanta, Hotel Indigo Atlanta Midtown, and Georgian Terrace. Atlanta offers lots of choices for visitors like staying downtown, midtown, or in the Buckhead area located near the shopping centers.

Atlanta's major airport - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport - is located 8 miles south of the city and functions as the hub for Delta Air Lines. This airport always bustles with traffic and is connected to the city by the MARTA rail system, which links up the entire city.