Atlanta is a great city to live in with a family. However, even the best
city can be daunting if you have never traveled. If you want to escape from
Atlanta, we will offer you some best routes and interesting tips on how to
use your passenger van rental for the family. Prepare social distance while
traveling to marvelous weekend destinations and keep a good mood tuned
in.
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1. Callaway Gardens, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 15 minutes drive
It is a nature resort located near Columbus, Georgia with various activities
for all ages. It has numerous long hiking routes, golf fields, areas of
wildlife, zip lines on the top of the trees, and other outdoor fun activities.
Callaway Gardens
offers a new spa zone and a beautiful garden tour. It is a great weekend trip
for all members of the family.
2. Dahlonega, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 30 minutes drive
Dahlonega is a place for everyone to like new wine tastes and travel. It
combines picturesque mountain views, a good winery, cozy cottages where you
can stay with your friends and family, and a good mood in northern
Georgia.
Dahlonega is perfect for a big company for a short weekend. If you grab a
12-passenger van rental in Atlanta
and travel with your besties, you may have unforgettable memories of wine
tastings.
3. Helen, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 45 minutes drive
The mountains of North Georgia keep this little adorable treasure hidden
inside. Helen is a town that looks like an Alpine village of German origin and
it seems great to celebrate Oktoberfest in the autumn, which he uses to the
full. There are many activities that you may enjoy on your trip. Anna Ruby
Falls is a great place to explore, you can also stay in the cabin and burn
some firewood there. A souvenir shop in the town is a must to visit.
4. Summerville, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 30 minutes drive
When you rent a van in Atlanta and drive to this mountain town, surrounded by
hills and trees, you get a feeling that you are lost in time. The local people
are very friendly. Summerville offers you to visit Howard Finister’s Paradise
Garden, the park of attractions, and Corpsewood Manor, a mansion with a creepy
history. Do not mind the towns’ season name, it is better to visit the sights
in fall or winter.
5. Toccoa Falls, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 35 minutes drive
Toccoa means beautiful in the Cherokee language. And this sight definitely
deserves its name. It is an answer to Niagara Falls in the South, actually, it
is 26 feet higher than the Northern brother. It is a great place to have a
picnic with your family on Sunday afternoon. So, take your rental van, hiking
shoes, and picnic food and enjoy the swirling water of the waterfall.
6. Brasstown Bald, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 2 hours and 30 minutes drive
It is the highest mountain in the state and a place to observe 4 states at the
same time: Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. The
observation deck is built at 5000 feet above sea level. It is better to arrive
early to take care of the van rental, as only 60 cars can be in the parking
spot at the same time.
7. Chattanooga, Tennessee
Time from Atlanta: 1 hour and 45 minutes drive
13 paved miles along the river, full of restaurants, shops, parks, bars, and
more, that is what the Riverwalk at Chattanooga offers to you. Among that,
there are plenty of city tours, museums, and river cruises available all year
round.
Stay in the hotel Incline Railway which was a former railway and get
unforgettable impressions. Kids will adore the memories of the
Tennessee Aquarium, Ruby Falls, and Rock City. Visit the Maple Street Biscuit Company to enjoy
the best cookies in the States.
8. Birmingham, Alabama
Time from Atlanta: 2 hours and 15 minutes drive
The largest city in Alabama may become your tour goal if you drive from
Atlanta. It has taken a great role in the history of civil rights and many
city sights are devoted to that fact. If you are a nature lover, explore Kelly
Ingram Park for monuments and sculptures.
If you travel with kids, go to the “Magic City” for two days. It will offer
you to pass through Sloss Furnaces, to have a picnic at Vulcan Park. Kids will
like taking pictures in the color tunnel.
9. Savannah, Georgia
Time from Atlanta: 4 hours drive
Savannah is located on the coast and has lots of great beaches for a great
weekend. It is a slow lazy city with many historical buildings and monuments,
including Fort Pulaski National Monument. You can visit Tybee Island
Lighthouse, explore River Street, and have a nightmare beach stroll.
Visit Savannah restaurant to try the freshest seafood just from the ocean,
Vic’s on the River is a great example of southern cuisine. Savannah’s Historic
District offers lots of colonial architecture to observe on a historical bus
tour, kayak tour, or ride in a carriage around the town.
10. Charleston, South Carolina
Time from Atlanta: 4 hours and 30 minutes drive
Charleston is a foodie’s paradise. A number of different cooking cultures have
mixed in the southern town. The variety of restaurants in the city can supply
the needs of any gourmand. If you love seafood, it is your city! Butcher and
the Bee, the Royal American, Fuel, Coast Bar & Grill, Husk Charleston,
High Cotton, and many other restaurants and bars will surprise you a lot.
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