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Mar 3, 2010 in Travel by Chris Foster
Last Updated: March 3rd, 2010 So your coming to Atlanta? Well here are some tips, tricks and advice to help along the way. This article is focused on Downtown Atlanta, and since Atlanta is a city that never ends, be sure to check out our Travel Tips: Atlanta OTP (Outside The Perimeter) for tips and [...]
Georgia Hotels
Hotels all over Georgia!
Travel Tips
What to wear
Depending on what time of year you visit Georgia, shorts and a t-shirt will generally carry you through your entire trip.
During the late fall and winter months, pack your coat and sweater but there’s a chance you may not need it.
Whether your trip for business or pleasure, our friendly southern demeanor means casual is the way to go.
Weather
Georgia boasts a moderate climate year round, while providing a distinct and rich experience each season.
Our summers are warm, our falls brisk and sunny, our winters mild and our springs are blooming with dogwoods and azaleas.
Georgia has moderate rainfall each year and varying snowfall from light in the Mountains to virtually none in other regions, especially those south of the Atlanta Metro.
Average Tempatures
- Spring – Fair & Bright; 65-80°
- Summer – Warm & Sunny; 80-95°
- Fall – Clear & Brisk; 55-75°
- Winter – Mild & Cool; 50-60°
Transportation
Airports:
Interstates:
All roads lead to Georgia with four major interstates, including I-85, I-75, I-20 and I-95, as well as more than 20,000 miles of federal and state highways.
When traveling in the Atlanta Metro region, visitors can easily reach their destination by rail or bus in a fast, safe and convenient environment.
Georgia Department of Transportation’s (GDOT) Intelligent Transportation System. This website provides the latest information on travel conditions pertaining to accidents, severe weather, roadway debris or stalled vehicles.
In the Savannah area, catch the Chatham Area Transit (CAT) for transit options in Georgia’s unique coastal communities.
Other areas:
For transportation options in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Paulding and Rockdale counties, visit the
Georgia Regional Transit Authority (GRTA) for a variety of options to get you where you need to be.
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Visitor Information Centers
Georgia’s 11 Visitor Information Centers serve as a gateway to the state and are located on major travel arteries in Augusta, Columbus, Kingsland, Lavonia, Plains, Ringgold, Savannah, Tallapoosa, Valdosta, West Point and Sylvania. Travelers are greeted by information specialists who provide valuable travel information, directions and traffic updates, weather conditions and book hotel rooms. The state travel guide, maps, a variety of brochures and other collateral materials are available to those traveling to or through Georgia.
The centers are open daily from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and restrooms are open from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm. The centers are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Maps of Visitor Centers
- Augusta Visitor Center
- Columbus Visitor Center
- Kingsland Visitor Center
- Lavonia Visitor Center
- Plains Visitor Center
- Ringgold Visitor Center
- Savannah Visitor Center
- Sylvania Visitor Center
- Tallapoosa Visitor Center
- Valdosta Visitor Center
- West Point Visitor Center
