12 days in Atlanta & Hayesville Itinerary

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Centennial Olympic Park, then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally stroll around Piedmont Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Atlanta tour planner.

Fort Lauderdale to Atlanta is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale in December, things will get colder in Atlanta: highs are around 59°F and lows about 42°F. On the 27th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hayesville.

Hayesville is a town in Clay County, North Carolina, in the United States. Get out of town with these interesting Hayesville side-trips: Big Laurel Falls (in Otto), Wishon's Fishing Hole (in Nantahala Township) and Tellico Plains (Indian Boundary General Store & Tellico Trout Hatchery). The adventure continues: do a tasting at Crane Creek Vineyards, admire the engineering at Chatuge Dam Trail, look and learn at Rollins Planetarium, and get engrossed in the history at Memory Lane Classic Cars.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Hayesville trip planning tool.

You can drive from Atlanta to Hayesville in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Atlanta in December, expect Hayesville to be slightly colder, temps between 54°F and 34°F. On the 6th (Fri), you'll travel back home.