Is your New Year’s resolution to make a point to explore more places in the Peach State? If so, we’ve got just the solution for you! We’ve gathered up some of our favorite small towns in Georgia. Whether you’ve just got a few spare hours for a day trip or you want to spend several days in these places, they each have their special brand of charm that makes them so appealing. Check them out:
January: Washington
Bruce Tuten/Flickr Washington is one of the most charming small towns in Georgia with a population of just under 4,000. It’s one of our favorite places for a day trip in North Georgia. You’ll find so much history here - it’s actually the place where the Civil War officially ended, and was the state capital during the Revolutionary War. Washington, GA 30673, USA
February: Clayton
Thomson200/Wikimedia Commons If you love seeking a good bargain, you won’t want to miss a visit to Clayton. It’s home to one of the largest flea markets in Georgia. Since the Georgia Mountain Market is indoors, it’s open on weekends all year long. Clayton, GA 30525, USA
March: Greensboro
Lora Benz/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images If you ask us, Greensboro is the perfect spot for celebrating the greenery of March. The little town of just under 4,000 is located right on Lake Oconee, so it can get a little hectic in the summertime, but March is still early enough that you can find plenty of peace and quiet. Some of the best pie in Georgia can be found at the popular Yesterday Cafe. Greensboro, GA 30642, USA
April: Pine Mountain
Rivers Langley; Save Rivers/Wikimedia Commons April is a magnificent time to visit the town of Pine Mountain. This town of around 1,200 is located in the western part of the state and is most famously home to Callaway Gardens. The gardens are home to over 20,000 azaleas and they’ll be in bloom in April, making quite the sight to see. Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA
May: Darien
Evangelio Gonzalez/Flickr Darien is a great underrated summer day trip in Georgia. It is often overlooked in favor of some of our larger coastal towns, but it’s a beautiful town with so much history. Visit in May and you’ll find temperatures that are warm without being stifling and plenty of gorgeous scenery. Darien, GA 31305, USA
June: Jekyll Island
Neal Wellons/Flickr Did you know Jekyll Island is home to one of the oldest trees in Georgia? The magnificent Plantation Oak is thought to be around 350-400 years old. There are plenty of other places to admire natural beauty here, as the entire island is managed by the state. Only one-third of the acreage can be used for commercial purposes, so you’ll find lots of untouched land. Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527, USA
July: Senoia
Mikefairbanks/Wikimedia Commons Senoia has been called the most beautiful small town in Georgia, and it’s easy to see why. It’s also gained national fame as the filming location for the popular television series The Walking Dead. Fans of the show can visit and take walking tours to various filming locations around the town. Senoia, GA 30276, USA
August: Madison
VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/Photodisc via Getty Images Madison, Georgia is a marvelous town that’s got so much historical relevance. The town’s historic district is remarkably well-preserved, as the area was spared in Sherman’s March to the Sea during the Civil War. There are tons of examples of gorgeous architecture here, and also lots of museums for history buffs to enjoy. Madison, GA 30650, USA
September: Helen
Robert Elzey/Flickr Helen is a fairy tale town in Georgia that looks straight out of the pages of a storybook. The town is a magical-looking Bavarian wonderland of shops and locally-owned restaurants. You’ll feel like you were transported to Germany as you stroll through the downtown area here. The town’s Oktoberfest is one of the largest in the world and can get pretty crowded with tourists. However, the festival actually begins in mid-September and you won’t find quite as many people there before October officially hits. Visit in September if you’d like all the festivities with a little more breathing room! Helen, GA 30545, USA
October: Ellijay
Georgia Apple Festival/Facebook Come October, there are plenty of places in North Georgia where the fall foliage is absolutely magnificent. One of the best spots is Ellijay, which makes for an amazing autumn getaway. The town’s Apple Festival is held each October, so make sure to visit during one of those two weekends! Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
November: Blue Ridge
Vicki DeLoach/Flickr Blue Ridge is one of the most scenic small towns in Georgia. It really doesn’t get much more beautiful or charming than this mountain town that’s filled with adventure. The little town draws quite the crowds, but visit in November and you’ll miss the October and December rush. Blue Ridge, GA 30513, USA
December: Dahlonega
Discover Dahlonega, Georgia/Facebook Dahlonega is one of America’s best Christmas towns. This historic town has a population of under 7,000 but celebrates the winter holidays like nowhere else. Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
How many of these small towns in Georgia have you visited? Did we neglect to mention your favorite? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Bruce Tuten/Flickr
Washington is one of the most charming small towns in Georgia with a population of just under 4,000. It’s one of our favorite places for a day trip in North Georgia. You’ll find so much history here - it’s actually the place where the Civil War officially ended, and was the state capital during the Revolutionary War.
Washington, GA 30673, USA
Thomson200/Wikimedia Commons
If you love seeking a good bargain, you won’t want to miss a visit to Clayton. It’s home to one of the largest flea markets in Georgia. Since the Georgia Mountain Market is indoors, it’s open on weekends all year long.
Clayton, GA 30525, USA
Lora Benz/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images
If you ask us, Greensboro is the perfect spot for celebrating the greenery of March. The little town of just under 4,000 is located right on Lake Oconee, so it can get a little hectic in the summertime, but March is still early enough that you can find plenty of peace and quiet. Some of the best pie in Georgia can be found at the popular Yesterday Cafe.
Greensboro, GA 30642, USA
Rivers Langley; Save Rivers/Wikimedia Commons
April is a magnificent time to visit the town of Pine Mountain. This town of around 1,200 is located in the western part of the state and is most famously home to Callaway Gardens. The gardens are home to over 20,000 azaleas and they’ll be in bloom in April, making quite the sight to see.
Pine Mountain, GA 31822, USA
Evangelio Gonzalez/Flickr
Darien is a great underrated summer day trip in Georgia. It is often overlooked in favor of some of our larger coastal towns, but it’s a beautiful town with so much history. Visit in May and you’ll find temperatures that are warm without being stifling and plenty of gorgeous scenery.
Darien, GA 31305, USA
Neal Wellons/Flickr
Did you know Jekyll Island is home to one of the oldest trees in Georgia? The magnificent Plantation Oak is thought to be around 350-400 years old. There are plenty of other places to admire natural beauty here, as the entire island is managed by the state. Only one-third of the acreage can be used for commercial purposes, so you’ll find lots of untouched land.
Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527, USA
Mikefairbanks/Wikimedia Commons
Senoia has been called the most beautiful small town in Georgia, and it’s easy to see why. It’s also gained national fame as the filming location for the popular television series The Walking Dead. Fans of the show can visit and take walking tours to various filming locations around the town.
Senoia, GA 30276, USA
VisionsofAmerica/Joe Sohm/Photodisc via Getty Images
Madison, Georgia is a marvelous town that’s got so much historical relevance. The town’s historic district is remarkably well-preserved, as the area was spared in Sherman’s March to the Sea during the Civil War. There are tons of examples of gorgeous architecture here, and also lots of museums for history buffs to enjoy.
Madison, GA 30650, USA
Robert Elzey/Flickr
Helen is a fairy tale town in Georgia that looks straight out of the pages of a storybook. The town is a magical-looking Bavarian wonderland of shops and locally-owned restaurants. You’ll feel like you were transported to Germany as you stroll through the downtown area here. The town’s Oktoberfest is one of the largest in the world and can get pretty crowded with tourists. However, the festival actually begins in mid-September and you won’t find quite as many people there before October officially hits. Visit in September if you’d like all the festivities with a little more breathing room!
Helen, GA 30545, USA
Georgia Apple Festival/Facebook
Come October, there are plenty of places in North Georgia where the fall foliage is absolutely magnificent. One of the best spots is Ellijay, which makes for an amazing autumn getaway. The town’s Apple Festival is held each October, so make sure to visit during one of those two weekends!
Ellijay, GA 30540, USA
Vicki DeLoach/Flickr
Blue Ridge is one of the most scenic small towns in Georgia. It really doesn’t get much more beautiful or charming than this mountain town that’s filled with adventure. The little town draws quite the crowds, but visit in November and you’ll miss the October and December rush.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513, USA
Discover Dahlonega, Georgia/Facebook
Dahlonega is one of America’s best Christmas towns. This historic town has a population of under 7,000 but celebrates the winter holidays like nowhere else.
Dahlonega, GA 30533, USA
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