29 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Helen: North Georgia Canopy Tours (in Lula), Consolidated Gold Mine (in Dahlonega) and Apple Mountain Alpacas (in Clarkesville). And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Anna Ruby Falls, take in the awesome beauty at Brasstown Bald, get outside with Outdoor Activities, and trek along Angel Falls Trail.

To see photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Helen visit app.

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. Traveling from Phoenix in June, you will find days in Helen are much colder (84°F), and nights are little chillier (62°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to 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).

Venture out of the city with trips to Mountain Valley Farm (in Ellijay), Meeks Park (in Blairsville) and Emery Creek Trail (in Chatsworth). Next up on the itinerary: kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, look for gifts at Humble Pie Boutique, admire the sheer force of Long Creek Falls, and cast your line with a fishing tour.

For ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Blue Ridge day trip planner.

Getting from Helen to Blue Ridge by car takes about 1.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) 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: Mansell House and Gardens (in Alpharetta), Stone Mountain Park (in Stone Mountain) and Monastery of the Holy Spirit (in Conyers). On the 21st (Wed), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Georgia Aquarium, admire the majestic nature at Chastain Park, see the interesting displays at Fire Station No. 6, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Atlanta day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Blue Ridge to Atlanta takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Blue Ridge in June, Atlanta is a bit warmer at night with lows of 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can 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. Tybee Island is known for historic sites, wildlife, and beaches. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, kick back and relax at Tybee Island Beach, enjoy the sea views from Tybee Island Light Station And Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Back River Beach.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Tybee Island trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Atlanta to Tybee Island takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Tybee Island can reach 87°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Savannah.

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

Change things up with a short trip to Splash in The Boro in Statesboro (about 1h 10 min away). There's still lots to do: go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, stroll around Forsyth Park, browse the exhibits of SCADstory, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Savannah online sightseeing planner.

Savannah is just a short distance from Tybee Island. June in Savannah sees daily highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Saint Simons Island.

St. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): kick back and relax at East Beach, don't miss a visit to Get Your Muse On!, and then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. Here are some ideas for day two: head off the coast to St. Simons Island, examine the collection at St. Simons Lighthouse Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Christ Church, then make a trip to Wesley Memorial & Gardens, and finally stop by Saint Simons Tea Company.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Saint Simons Island online travel planner.

Getting from Savannah to Saint Simons Island by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and taxi. In June, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can go by car 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: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, look for all kinds of wild species at Georgia Sea Turtle Center, make a trip to Faith Chapel, and get outside with Golden Isles Carriage and Trail at Three Oaks Farm.

For maps, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Jekyll Island road trip planning site.

Drive from Saint Simons Island to Jekyll Island in an hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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. Kick off your visit on the 7th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at Hills & Dales Estate, then grab your bike and head to Columbus Fall Line Trace, and then examine the collection at The Lunch Box Museum. Keep things going the next day: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, brush up on your military savvy at National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center, and then stroll through Columbus Riverwalk.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Columbus trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Jekyll Island to Columbus takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In July in Columbus, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 73°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.