Lonely Planet Georgia & the Carolinas

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Description

Lonely Planet's Georgia & the Carolinas is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Take a thoughtful trip around Atlanta's Center for Civil & Human Rights, hike in the stunning Great Smoky Mountains National Park, admire Charleston's antebellum architecture and feast on low-country fare; all with your trusted travel companion. Inside Lonely Planet's Georgia & the Carolinas Travel Guide:What's NEW in this edition?Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreakNEW top experiences feature - a visually inspiring collection of Georgia and the Carolinas best experiences and where to have them What's NEW feature taps into cultural trends and helps you find fresh ideas and cool new areas NEW Accommodations feature gathers all the information you need to plan your accommodation Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interestsEating & drinking in Georgia & the Carolinas - we reveal the dishes and drinks you have to tryGeorgia & the Carolinas' beaches - whether you're looking for relaxation or activities, we break down the best beaches to visit and provide safety informationColor maps and images throughoutInsider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spotsHonest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks missCultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, people, music, landscapes, wildlife, politicsOver 70 maps Covers Atlanta, Savannah & Coastal Georgia, Charleston & South Carolina, Charlotte & the Triangle, Coastal North Carolina, North Carolina Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and moreThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Georgia & the Carolinas, our most comprehensive guide to the region, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled. Visiting the region for a week or less? Lonely Planet's Pocket Charleston & Savannah guide is a handy-sized guide focused on the Charleston and Savannah's can't-miss experiences. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveler since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and phrasebooks for 120 languages, and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travelers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, videos, 14 languages, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more, enabling you to explore every day. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves; it's in every traveler's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)

Sujets

• USA
• Georgia (U.S. state)
• États-Unis

Informations

• Publié par: Lonely Planet
• Date de parution: 01 novembre 2022
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781837580811
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 25 Mo

Extrait

Georgia the Carolinas

Contents

Plan Your Trip

Welcome to Georgia & the Carolinas
Georgia & the Carolinas’ Top Experiences
Need to Know
Month by Month
Itineraries
Outdoor Activities
Eat & Drink Like a Local
Travel with Children
Regions at a Glance

On The Road

Atlanta
Sights
Activities
Festivals & Events
Sleeping
Eating
Drinking & Nightlife
Entertainment
Shopping
Savannah & Coastal Georgia
Savannah
Coastal Georgia
Brunswick
Cumberland Island & St Marys
Hiking in Coastal Georgia
St Simons Island
Jekyll Island
Sapelo Island
North Georgia
Hiking in Tallulah Gorge
Athens
Dahlonega
Amicalola Falls State Park
Blue Ridge
Blairsville
Helen
Clayton
Tallulah Gorge State Park
Toccoa
Augusta & South Georgia
Augusta
Columbus
Senoia
Charleston & South Carolina
Charleston
Lowcountry
Mt Pleasant
Hilton Head Island
Charleston County Sea Islands
Beaufort
Parris Island, St Helena Island & Hunting Island
Myrtle Beach
Columbia
Congaree National Park
Upcountry
Greenville
Road Trip: Greenville Cherokee Foothills
Cycling Hiking in South Carolina
Charlotte & the Triangle
Charlotte
The Triangle
Raleigh
Durham
Chapel Hill & Carrboro
Coastal North Carolina
Outer Banks
Manteo
Ocracoke Island
Crystal Coast
Beaufort
Wilmington
North Carolina Mountains
High Country
Blowing Rock
Boone
Asheville
Best Day Trips from Asheville
Western North Carolina
Outdoor Activities in the North Carolina Mountains
Cherokee
Bryson City
Pisgah National Forest
Road Trip: Blue Ridge Parkway
Brevard
Nantahala National Forest
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Newfound Gap Road
Cades Cove
Best Day Hikes in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cataloochee Valley & Balsam Mountain
Fontana Dam & Western North Carolina

UNDERSTAND

History
Music
People & Culture
Landscape & the Environment

SURVIVAL GUIDE

Directory A–Z
Accessible Travel
Accommodations
Climate
Embassies & Consulates
Electricity
Food
Health
Insurance
Internet Access
LGBTIQ+ Travelers
Money
Opening Hours
Post
Public Holidays
Responsible Travel
Telephone
Time
Toilets
Tourist Information
Visas
Volunteering
Transportation
Getting There & Away
Air
Land
Sea
Getting Around
Air
Bicycle
Boat
Bus
Car & Motorcycle
Hitchhiking
Local Transportation
Train
Behind the Scenes
Our Writers

COVID-19
We have re-checked every business in this book before publication to ensure that it is still open after the COVID-19 outbreak. However, the economic and social impacts of COVID-19 will continue to be felt long after the outbreak has been contained, and many businesses, services and events referenced in this guide may experience ongoing restrictions. Some businesses may be temporarily closed, have changed their opening hours and services, or require bookings; some unfortunately could have closed permanently. We suggest you check with venues before visiting for the latest information.
Welcome to Georgia & the Carolinas

Some of my fondest childhood memories involve trips to this enchanting swath of the South – shelling on Hunting Island, canoeing through cypress swamps in Congaree National Park and wide-eyed bear encounters in the Great Smoky Mountains. Years later, I find these wondrous settings have lost none of their magic. Of course nature is only one – admittedly significant – draw to this trio of states. There’s also the great food scene (fresh-off-the-boat seafood in Charleston, multiethnic food markets in Atlanta), arts-loving neighborhoods, disarming southern charm, and those astonishing discoveries (pirate ghosts on Ocracoke, wild horses on Cumberland) that make for unforgettable days of travel.

Newfound Gap Road, Great Smoky Mountains National Park | JIM SCHWABEL/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

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Georgia & the Carolinas’ Top Experiences

1 URBAN ALLURE
No matter when you travel, you’re sure to find something simmering in the South’s most dynamic cities. Cutting-edge art exhibitions, chef-owned farm-to-table restaurants and creative cocktail dens are just a few reasons to chart your course for the boulevards and back lanes of arts-loving neighborhoods in Georgia and the Carolinas. New green spaces and revitalized districts make it well worth your while even if you’ve been before.

St Michael’s Church , Charleston | SEAN PAVONE/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Atlanta
Georgia’s culturally rich and multifaceted capital illustrates the dual nature of today’s South: it’s a bastion of African American pride, a hip-hop hotbed, a film and tech industry upstart and LGBTIQ+ epicenter that’s also steeped in Old South wealth and Fortune 500 investment.

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The Triangle
Made up of Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s ‘Triangle’ contains three of America’s most gorgeous university campuses: Duke (pictured), the University of North Carolina and NC State. It’s also a buzzing culture capital with a thriving entertainment and music scene.

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Savannah
Georgia’s oldest city boasts eye-catching architecture and thriving arts – plus an iconoclastic streak a mile long. People-watch in the live-oak-shaded squares or rifle through treasure-filled antiques shops, then fill your belly with Southern seafood dishes straight from the sea.

SEAN PAVONE/GETTY IMAGES ©

Georgia & the Carolinas’ Top Experiences
2 INTO THE WOODS
It’s easy to reconnect with nature along the forested slopes of the Appalachian mountains. Fern-lined trails wind past gurgling streams and old-growth poplars up to lofty lookouts with a panoramic sweep of wilderness-covered horizon. Hiking and camping immerse you in the region’s natural wonders, though you can also plot scenic drives, picnic by thundering waterfalls or just bunk for the night in a cabin, with wildlife watching right outside your door.

Great Smoky Mountains
Don’t miss out on the eastern USA’s most magnificent park, with its myriad cascades and jaw-dropping viewpoints, such as Clingmans Dome (pictured). Take a stunning scenic drive, soak in frontier history at Cades Cove or hike through miles of misty mountain trails while on the lookout for deer, birds and even black bears.

ALI MAJDFAR/GETTY IMAGES ©

Amicalola Falls State Park
Georgia’s highest waterfall (pictured) is also a link to the southern end of the legendary Appalachian Trail, which continues for more than nearly 2000 miles all the way to Maine. Come in the spring for mountain laurel, dogwood and azaleas, or in the fall for blazing autumn colors.

SEAN PAVONE/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Providence Canyon
Explore Georgia’s ‘Little Grand Canyon’ and wander the multihued gullies as deep as 150ft (pictured). From the rim, you’ll have views over exquisite rock formations, some of which were formed over 60 million years ago.

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Georgia & the Carolinas’ Top Experiences
3 SOUTHERN CHARM
The best places to discover the soul of the South are in the small towns found all across Georgia and the Carolinas. In diverse communities, you’ll hear the region’s colorful accents, and often be left speechless at the utter politeness that locals sprinkle liberally in their interactions. Small-town pride runs deep, and you needn’t limit your travels to the city to discover one-of-a-kind museums, creative craft-makers and innovative eateries.

Beaufort
It’s easy to lose yourself in this small, well-preserved Southern town that’s fit for the silver screen. The charming streets are lined with gorgeous antebellum homes, restored 18th-century mansions and Spanish-moss-covered magnolias, and the riverfront brims with colorful cafes and shops.

Cuthbert House Inn , Beaufort | DEBORAH MCCAGUE/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Greenville
Stroll the Liberty Bridge over the cascades of Falls Park in Greenville (pictured), and it’s hard not to feel a crackle of good energy. The picturesque downtown and mountainous back-yard are big draws, as is Greenville’s celebrated local dining and drinking scene.

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Asheville
Perhaps North Carolina’s prettiest mountain town, Asheville (pictured) charms with its quaint and quirky 1930s downtown, established craft beer culture and easy access to some of the state’s best outdoor adventures. The Biltmore Estate is a key draw with house tours, wine tasting and strolls around acres of manicured grounds.

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Georgia & the Carolinas’ Top Experiences
4 IDYLLIC ISLANDS
Amid hundreds of miles of captivating shorelines, you’ll find deserted islands, enchanting coastal towns and some of America’s loveliest beaches, with a fair mix of historical attractions (including one well-known spot where two famous brothers first took flight). Wherever you roam, it’s hard not to feel like you’ve left the modern world behind as you head out to a place where nature rules supreme in a salt-tinged realm of sea, sand and sky.

Cumberland Island
This thoroughly wild barrier island off the coast of Georgia (pictured) harbors more than 36,000 acres of marshland, mud flats and tidal creeks, plus dune-swept beaches. You can pitch a tent at a forest campsite or sleep in luxury at the Greyfield Inn.

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Outer Banks
On North Carolina’s underdeveloped shoreline (pictured), you can spy Spanish mustangs thundering through the surf on Corolla, explore the history of flight at Kitty Hawk, and look for the ghost of Blackbeard who met his bitter end on isolated Ocracoke Island.

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Hilton Head Island ()
Some call Hilton Head (pictured) the Hamptons of the South, with its elegant waterfront homes, golf courses and high-end eateries. But it is also an eco-destination, where you can bike through woodl