Curious to find out some of the most enchanting places in our fine state of Georgia? Well, look no further. We’ve come up with a few of the more magical spots this state has to offer, just in case you feel like taking a trip. From a treehouse just outside of Atlanta, to catching a Milky Way star show on Brasstown Bald, check out these places of pure beauty all within Georgia state lines.

  1. Atlanta Treehouse

AirBnB This magical place above the treetops is one of the top places to stay at AirBnB. Its located right in our backyards, and boasts an enchanting stay surrounded by nature and pure beauty. It may be a bit pricey, but totally worth it once you’re there.

  1. Helen

Flickr Robert Lz The annual Balloon Race and Festival in Helen, Georgia is truly something to be marveled over. So many different balloons show up, peppering the sky with an amalgam of color.

  1. Brasstown Bald

Flickr Stephen Rahn Many people hike to Brasstown Bald in order to see the views during the day, but if you are brave enough to make the trek at night, then the stars are a real wonder.

  1. Stone Mountain

Flickr Greg Williams People flock to Stone Mountain Park for the train rides and laser shows, but if you are lucky enough to stay around the lake and witness the fog lifting on any given morning, then you are in for a treat.

  1. Okefenokee Swamp

Flickr ©lint Capturing a sunset over Okefenokee Swamp might be one of the most beautiful views in all of Georgia. The allure of the gradient sky is worthy of waiting around until evening.

  1. Gibbs Gardens

Flickr JR P. You do have to pay admission to these gardens, but if you do, you will understand why. Try going to the Gardens during springtime when all the flowers are in bloom.

  1. Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island

Flickr Bert Cash Jekyll Island is a delightful place for the whole family. The actual logs of driftwood, which have been smoothed over by the salty sea, are a bewitching sight.

  1. The Old Mill

Flickr Melissa Johnson There is something extremely transfixing about an old mill, especially this one located by Berry College. Imagining the mill in its heyday only makes me wish I was around to photograph it.

  1. Vickery Creek Waterfall

Flickr Ken Rowland You already know the waterfalls that are scattered throughout are state are magical to say the least. But Vickery Creek Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful around.

  1. Wormsloe Plantation

Flickr Ken Rowland This famed street in Savannah attracts thousands of visitors and residents, who drive slowly, observing the winsome beauty of the mossy Oaks.

  1. Atlanta Park

Flickr Nikki Frazier We added this little gem in order to show you that Atlanta is an enchanting place. Sure major cities seem to lose their luster for many, but there are still a few little spots where solace and grace can be found.

  1. Toccoa Falls Waterfall

Flickr Jim Liestman Toccoa Falls is a charming waterfall that deserves recognition. It does not flow heavily, but instead has a very light fall, which provides a serene and delicate ambiance.

  1. Blue Ridge

Flickr Beau Considine If you are hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, make sure you take some time to stop and enjoy the view. Catch a sunset, catch a sunrise, both are equally as wonderful.

  1. Carters Lake, Ellijay

Flickr Stephen Rahn Carters Lake in Ellijay is more than 3,200 acres of pure magic. With just a short two-hour trip from Atlanta, you will be surrounded by nature and wooded wonderment.

Have you visited any of these spots already? We would love to hear your thoughts. Otherwise, if there are a few places of enchantment that we seemed to have missed, let us know!

AirBnB

This magical place above the treetops is one of the top places to stay at AirBnB. Its located right in our backyards, and boasts an enchanting stay surrounded by nature and pure beauty. It may be a bit pricey, but totally worth it once you’re there.

Flickr Robert Lz

The annual Balloon Race and Festival in Helen, Georgia is truly something to be marveled over. So many different balloons show up, peppering the sky with an amalgam of color.

Flickr Stephen Rahn

Many people hike to Brasstown Bald in order to see the views during the day, but if you are brave enough to make the trek at night, then the stars are a real wonder.

Flickr Greg Williams

People flock to Stone Mountain Park for the train rides and laser shows, but if you are lucky enough to stay around the lake and witness the fog lifting on any given morning, then you are in for a treat.

Flickr ©lint

Capturing a sunset over Okefenokee Swamp might be one of the most beautiful views in all of Georgia. The allure of the gradient sky is worthy of waiting around until evening.

Flickr JR P.

You do have to pay admission to these gardens, but if you do, you will understand why. Try going to the Gardens during springtime when all the flowers are in bloom.

Flickr Bert Cash

Jekyll Island is a delightful place for the whole family. The actual logs of driftwood, which have been smoothed over by the salty sea, are a bewitching sight.

Flickr Melissa Johnson

There is something extremely transfixing about an old mill, especially this one located by Berry College. Imagining the mill in its heyday only makes me wish I was around to photograph it.

Flickr Ken Rowland

You already know the waterfalls that are scattered throughout are state are magical to say the least. But Vickery Creek Waterfalls is one of the most beautiful around.

This famed street in Savannah attracts thousands of visitors and residents, who drive slowly, observing the winsome beauty of the mossy Oaks.

Flickr Nikki Frazier

We added this little gem in order to show you that Atlanta is an enchanting place. Sure major cities seem to lose their luster for many, but there are still a few little spots where solace and grace can be found.

Flickr Jim Liestman

Toccoa Falls is a charming waterfall that deserves recognition. It does not flow heavily, but instead has a very light fall, which provides a serene and delicate ambiance.

Flickr Beau Considine

If you are hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains, make sure you take some time to stop and enjoy the view. Catch a sunset, catch a sunrise, both are equally as wonderful.

Carters Lake in Ellijay is more than 3,200 acres of pure magic. With just a short two-hour trip from Atlanta, you will be surrounded by nature and wooded wonderment.

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