Highest-rated things to do in Georgia, according to Tripadvisor
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Indeed, even if you've lived in Georgia your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Georgia reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated 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 3, 2024.
Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Georgia, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.
#30. Consolidated Gold Mine
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,226 reviews)
- Address: 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Road Dahlonega, Georgia
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#29. Brasstown Bald Mountain
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,170 reviews)
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#28. Tybee Island Light Station And Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,690 reviews)
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#27. Amicalola Falls State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,444 reviews)
- Address: 418 Amicalola Falls Road Dawsonville, Georgia
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#26. Old Fort Jackson
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,578 reviews)
- Address: 1 Fort Jackson Road Savannah, Georgia
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#25. Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,417 reviews)
- Address: 124 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
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#24. The Old Sorrel Weed House Museum & Tours
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,502 reviews)
- Address: 6 West Harris St. Savannah, Georgia
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#23. Centennial Olympic Park
- Rating: 4/5 (4,377 reviews)
- Address: 265 Park Ave. West Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#22. Zoo Atlanta
- Rating: 4/5 (3,713 reviews)
- Address: 800 Cherokee Ave. Southeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#21. Piedmont Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,396 reviews)
- Address: 1320 Monroe Drive Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#20. National Center for Civil and Human Rights
- Rating: 5/5 (2,193 reviews)
- Address: 100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd. Atlanta, Georgia
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#19. Mercier Orchards
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,519 reviews)
- Address: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia
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#18. Fort Pulaski National Monument
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,729 reviews)
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#17. National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center
- Rating: 5/5 (2,292 reviews)
- Address: 1775 Legacy Way Off Benning Blvd, just outside Fort Benning Columbus, Georgia
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#16. Historic River Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,233 reviews)
- Address: River St. Savannah, Georgia
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#15. Fun Spot America Atlanta
- Rating: 5/5 (1,208 reviews)
- Address: 1675 Highway 85 North Fayetteville, Georgia
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#14. Olde Pink House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,132 reviews)
- Address: 29 Abercorn St. Savannah, Georgia
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#13. Driftwood Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,095 reviews)
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#12. Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,526 reviews)
- Address: 450 Auburn Ave. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#11. Historic Savannah Theatre
- Rating: 5/5 (3,319 reviews)
- Address: 222 Bull St. Chippewa Square Savannah, Georgia
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#10. Anna Ruby Falls
- Rating: 5/5 (2,890 reviews)
- Address: 3455 Anna Ruby Falls Road Helen, Georgia
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#9. Fox Theatre
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,469 reviews)
- Address: 660 Peachtree St. Northeast Atlanta, Georgia
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#8. Rock City
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,767 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Patten Road Lookout Mountain, Georgia
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#7. World of Coca-Cola
- Rating: 4/5 (14,666 reviews)
- Address: 121 Baker St. Northwest Atlanta, Georgia
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#6. Bonaventure Cemetery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,790 reviews)
- Address: 330 Bonaventure Road Savannah, Georgia
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#5. Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,217 reviews)
- Address: 1345 Piedmont Ave. Atlanta, Georgia
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#4. Forsyth Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,059 reviews)
- Address: Drayton St. and East Park Ave. Savannah, Georgia
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#3. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
- Rating: 5/5 (9,826 reviews)
- Address: 222 East Harris St. Savannah, Georgia
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#2. Savannah Historic District
- Rating: 5/5 (14,397 reviews)
- Address: 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Savannah, Georgia
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#1. Georgia Aquarium
- Rating: 4.5/5 (23,804 reviews)
- Address: 225 Baker St. Atlanta, Georgia
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
