6 days in Georgia Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): browse the collection at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum, examine the collection at High Museum of Art, contemplate the long history of Margaret Mitchell House, then examine the collection at College Football Hall of Fame, then admire the striking features of Fox Theatre, and finally browse the different shops at Ponce City Market. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Atlanta History Center, steep yourself in history at Oakland Cemetery, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Atlanta, buy something for everyone on your list at Underground Atlanta, then look and learn at Tellus Science Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Booth Western Art Museum.

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Phoenix to Atlanta is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Phoenix to Atlanta, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect much colder weather when traveling from Phoenix in June: highs in Atlanta hover around 87°F, while lows dip to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Dawsonville.

Dawsonville is a city in Dawson County, Georgia, United States. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): surround yourself with nature on North Georgia Canopy Tours, then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, then trek along West Ridge Spring Trail, and finally immerse yourself in nature at Amicalola Falls State Park. On the next day, discover the riches below the earth's surface at Consolidated Gold Mine, take in the exciting artwork at Bleu Gallery, see the interesting displays at Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, look for gifts at Dahlonega General Store, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Jolie Day Spa, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brasstown Bald.

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You can drive from Atlanta to Dawsonville in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Dawsonville are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Savannah.

Georgia's oldest city, Savannah displays its colonial history proudly on every corner.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace, visit a coastal fixture at Tybee Island Light Station And Museum, kick back and relax at Tybee Island Beach, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Fort Pulaski National Monument, then stroll the grounds of Bonaventure Cemetery, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Colonial Park Cemetery. On your second day here, admire the majestic nature at Wormsloe Historic Site, take in the spiritual surroundings of Congregation Mickve Israel, get engrossed in the history at Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, learn about all things military at Webb Military Museum, then brush up on your military savvy at Old Fort Jackson, and finally see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Traveling by flight from Dawsonville to Savannah takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, subway, and bus. Traveling from Dawsonville in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Savannah, with lows of 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.