Lithia Springs Expert Travel Guides

See what the experts are saying about Lithia Springs. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.

Introduction

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From steep, sloping mountain forests to lush farmlands that evoke the English countryside, the Carolinas and Georgia offer a landscape as diverse and colorful as the personable demeanor of the region's residents. The tri-state area has age... Continue reading »
Best dining bets

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Seeger's (Atlanta, Georgia; tel. 404/846-9779; www.seegers.com): The best Continental cuisine in Georgia's capital is showcased at this hip dining place operated by Guenter Seeger, who made his fame in Atlanta at the swanky Ritz-Carlton hotel... Continue reading »
The best family vacations

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The Golden Isles (Georgia): This string of lush, subtropical barrier islands, located south of Savannah near the Florida border, is designed for family fun and adventure. Summer Waves, a 118-acre water park on Jekyll Island, is just one of th... Continue reading »
The best golf courses

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Sea Island Golf Club (St. Simons Island, Georgia): Owned by The Cloister, the most exclusive resort in the South, this widely acclaimed golf course lies at the end of the Avenue of Oaks, the site of a former plantation. Opened in 1927, the cl... Continue reading »
The best hotel bargains

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Sugar Magnolia (Atlanta, Georgia; tel. 404/222-0226; www.sugarmagnoliabb.com): Situated in a historic district, this 1892 Victorian house of considerable charm rents individually styled and commodious guest rooms with Southern style and flair... Continue reading »
The best luxury hotels

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Ritz-Carlton Buckhead (Atlanta, Georgia; tel. 800/241-3333 or 404/237-2700; www.ritzcarlton.com): Often a discreet rendezvous for visiting celebrities, this hotel is the epitome of plushness and luxury. General Sherman wouldn't have burned it... Continue reading »
The best mid-range hotels

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Ansley Inn (Atlanta, Georgia; tel. 800/446-5416 or 404/872-9000; www.ansleyinn.com): A stately yellow-brick Tudor mansion in the prestigious neighborhood of Ansley Park has been reincarnated as a small-scale European inn. From its English Chi... Continue reading »
The best places to go back in time

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Madison (Georgia): Only an hour's drive east of Atlanta stands today's version of what antebellum travelers called "the wealthiest and most aristocratic village between Charleston and New Orleans." General Sherman was an acquaintance of a loc... Continue reading »
The best scenic drives

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Chattahoochee National Forest (Georgia): U.S. Route 76 from Ellijay and past Blairsville to Clayton is one of the most scenic routes in Georgia, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, when the federal government purchased much of the land here.... Continue reading »
The best small towns and villages

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Thomasville (Georgia): The plantation era never died here, and life still moves at a leisurely pace along Thomasville's shady, tree-lined streets. Over the years, the town's aristocratic elegance has attracted the wintering wealthy, including... Continue reading »
Planning a trip

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For advance reading and planning, contact the Division of Tourism, Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism, P.O. Box 1776, Atlanta, GA 30301-1776 (tel. 800/VISIT-GA or 404/962-4000; www.georgia.org/travel). Ask for information on your... Continue reading »
Fast facts

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American Express -- American Express services are available in Alpharetta, Atlanta, LaGrange, Peachtree City, Richmond Hill, Rome, Roswell, and Savannah. Emergencies -- Dial tel. 911 for police, an ambulance, paramedics, or the fire depart... Continue reading »