Highest-rated free things to do in Georgia, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in Georgia, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in Georgia.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Georgia using data from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Museum of Aviation
- Rating: 5/5 (738 reviews)
- Address: 1942 Heritage Blvd. Warner Robins, Georgia
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#29. Mountain Valley Farm
- Rating: 4.5/5 (241 reviews)
- Address: 2021 Homer Wright Road Ellijay, Georgia
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#28. State Botanical Garden of Georgia
- Rating: 4.5/5 (675 reviews)
- Address: 2450 S. Milledge Ave. Athens, Georgia
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#27. Fort Frederica National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,184 reviews)
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#26. Your Dekalb Farmers Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (709 reviews)
- Address: 3000 East Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, Georgia
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#25. Oakland Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,166 reviews)
- Address: 248 Oakland Ave, Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#24. St. Simons Island
- Rating: 4.5/5 (684 reviews)
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#23. BabyLand General Hospital
- Rating: 4.5/5 (613 reviews)
- Address: 300 N. O. K. Drive Cleveland, Georgia
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#22. Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (657 reviews)
- Address: 1207 Emery Highway Macon, Georgia
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#21. Marietta Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,049 reviews)
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#20. Toccoa River Swinging Bridge
- Rating: 4.5/5 (447 reviews)
- Address: Hwy 60 Benton MacKaye Trail Blue Ridge, Georgia
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#19. City Market
- Rating: 4/5 (2,309 reviews)
- Address: Jefferson at West Saint Julian St. Savannah, Georgia
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#18. Columbus Riverwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,092 reviews)
- Address: Bay Ave. and 11th St. Columbus, Georgia
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#17. Lenox Square
- Rating: 4/5 (657 reviews)
- Address: 3393 Peachtree Road Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#16. SCADstory
- Rating: 5/5 (637 reviews)
- Address: 342 Bull St. Savannah, Georgia
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#15. Jekyll Island Historic District
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,303 reviews)
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#14. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
- Rating: 5/5 (2,294 reviews)
- Address: 1775 Legacy Way Off Benning Blvd, just outside Fort Benning Columbus, Georgia
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#13. Ponce City Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (996 reviews)
- Address: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#12. Tybee Island Beach
- Rating: 4/5 (3,703 reviews)
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#11. Mercier Orchards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,520 reviews)
- Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia
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#10. Piedmont Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,397 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Monroe Drive Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#9. Centennial Olympic Park
- Rating: 4/5 (4,378 reviews)
- Address: 265 Park Ave. West Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#8. Driftwood Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,096 reviews)
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#7. Historic River Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,234 reviews)
- Address: River St. Savannah, Georgia
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#6. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,527 reviews)
- Address: 450 Auburn Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#5. Riverwalk
- Rating: 4/5 (842 reviews)
- Address: 10th St. Augusta, Georgia
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#4. Bonaventure Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,791 reviews)
- Address: 330 Bonaventure Road Savannah, Georgia
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#3. Forsyth Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,061 reviews)
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#2. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Rating: 5/5 (9,828 reviews)
- Address: 222 East Harris St. Savannah, Georgia
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#1. Savannah Historic District
- Rating: 5/5 (14,400 reviews)
- Address: 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
