22 days in Georgia Itinerary

A taste of Bavaria right in the heart of Georgia's "Historic High Country," Helen houses just 400 residents but hosts over 200 shops that sell everything from handmade sweaters to Christmas ornaments.

Get out of town with these interesting Helen side-trips: Black Rock Mountain State Park (in Mountain City), Tallulah Gorge State Park (in Tallulah Falls) and Apple Mountain Alpacas (in Clarkesville). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls, get a dose of the wild on North Georgia Canopy Tours, look for gifts at Betty's Country Store, and take a tour by water with Fern Valley on the Soque.

To see reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Helen trip planner.

Phoenix to Helen is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Phoenix to Helen, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Phoenix, expect much colder days and slightly colder nights in Helen, ranging from highs of 84°F to lows of 62°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Blue Ridge.

A small resort town located in Georgia's "Historic High Country," Blue Ridge sits right on the national scenic trail that follows the Appalachian mountain range for over 3,300 km (2,100 mi).

Change things up with these side-trips from Blue Ridge: Dawsonville (West Ridge Spring Trail & Amicalola Falls State Park), Meeks Park (in Blairsville) and Sea Creek Falls (in Suches). There's much more to do: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cohutta Overlook, cast your line with a fishing tour, and take in the dramatic scenery at Long Creek Falls.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Blue Ridge holiday planner.

Drive from Helen to Blue Ridge in 1.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Blue Ridge can reach 84°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Atlanta.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Atlanta: Cartersville (Booth Western Art Museum & Pine Mountain Recreation Area), Noah's Ark Rehabilitation Center (in Locust Grove) and Monastery of the Holy Spirit (in Conyers). There's lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Georgia Aquarium, have fun and explore at Interact Art Museum, explore the landscape on two wheels at Camp Creek Greenway Trail, and experience rural life at Southern Belle Farm.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Atlanta journey planner.

Getting from Blue Ridge to Atlanta by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Blue Ridge in June, Atlanta is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 70°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to fly to Tybee Island.

Tybee Island is a city and barrier island located in Chatham County, Georgia, 18 miles (29 km) east of Savannah, United States. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): take in the waterfront at Tybee Pier, stroll through Tybee Island Beach, then visit a coastal fixture at Tybee Island Light Station And Museum, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Back River Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: visit a coastal fixture at Cockspur lighthouse, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, look for gifts at Inferno, then get to know the fascinating history of Fort Pulaski National Monument, and finally stroll through Savannah River Beach.

To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Tybee Island holiday planner.

You can fly from Atlanta to Tybee Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in June, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Savannah.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Statesboro (Splash in The Boro & Garden of the Coastal Plain at Georgia Southern University). There's still lots to do: get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, wander the streets of Savannah Historic District, make a trip to Historic River Street, and deepen your understanding at SCADstory.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Savannah trip itinerary maker tool.

Savannah is very close to Tybee Island. In June, daytime highs in Savannah are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Simons Island.

St. On the 25th (Sun), steep yourself in history at Temple Beth Tefilloh, head off the coast to St. Simons Island, enjoy the sand and surf at East Beach, pause for some photo ops at Fort Frederica National Monument, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Christ Church, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Wesley Memorial & Gardens. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Tree Spirits of St. Simons Island, look for gifts at Saint Simons Tea Company, see the interesting displays at St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, then contemplate the long history of Cassina Garden Club tabby cabins, and finally cast your line with a fishing tour.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Saint Simons Island road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Savannah to Saint Simons Island in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. June in Saint Simons Island sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 74°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Jekyll Island.

A vacation on Jekyll Island allows visitors to discover the lifestyle of American aristocrats from the 19th century.

Jekyll Island is known for wildlife, beaches, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, play a few rounds at Indian Mound, tour the pleasant surroundings at Jekyll Island Trail System, and get a dose of the wild on Golden Isles Carriage and Trail at Three Oaks Farm.

To find ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Jekyll Island trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Saint Simons Island to Jekyll Island by car takes about an hour. June in Jekyll Island sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 74°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly to Columbus.

Columbus is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the county seat of Muscogee County, with which it is consolidated. On the 30th (Fri), get engrossed in the history at Biblical History Center, take in nature's colorful creations at Hills & Dales Estate, then take in nature's colorful creations at Columbus Museum, and finally explore the landscape on two wheels at Columbus Fall Line Trace. On the 1st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: brush up on your military savvy at National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Wild Animal Safari.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Columbus trip maker tool.

You can fly from Jekyll Island to Columbus in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In June, daytime highs in Columbus are 90°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.