Destination - The New Georgia Encyclopedia

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Welcome to NGE Destinations. Every place has a story, and each Destination highlights a particular place and storyline. To know Georgia's history—and glimpse its future—is to travel its contours, from the mountains to the coast, from the bustling cities to the small towns that pulse to a slower beat. Please visit the Georgia Department of Economic Development site for other information a traveler might need, such as directions, hours of operation, fees, available facilities, and other attractions of interest.

Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia

The Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia are the most physically spectacular or unusual sites in the state....

Ten Major Civil War Sites in Georgia

From the bombing of Fort Pulaski in 1862 to the capture of Confederate president Jefferson Davis in 1865,...

Art across Georgia

With hundreds of museums and galleries located across the state, Georgia has much to offer in the realm...

Darien: Where History and Nature Meet

Founded in 1736, the tidewater town of Darien, the seat of McIntosh County, offers visitors glimpses...

Fall in North Georgia

Georgia's northeastern mountains are part of the Blue Ridge range, a spine of the Appalachians, which...

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