A region with a rich history, plenty of trails, museums, historic forts, lighthouses, and luxury resorts, Coastal Georgia is also home to the nation’s first planned city: Savannah. Our writers here at Journey can confirm that Savannah, Georgia is one of the largest attractions in the state, and for good reason, with its romantic Spanish moss lined streets, historic locations like River Street, its antebellum architecture, and its easily traversable Oglethorpe city plan. 

Alongside its breathtaking historic cities, Coastal Georgia has plenty of relaxing escapes dotted all along the region. Only a stone’s throw away from the excitement of Historic Savannah is Skidaway Island State Park, a 588-acre park packed with wildlife and saltwater marshes. Fantasize about riding wild horses on Cumberland Island (but don’t actually ride them – they are wild), and then head on down to the Okefenokee Swamp where you can hold tiny baby alligators and ride the park train, taking in a piece of land (swamp) that is over 7,000 years old! Take your bike over the bridge to Tybee Island and cruise around – make sure you take a moment to admire the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia, the Tybee Light Station. Want to see something cool? Coastal Georgia is also home to plenty of places like The National Museum of The Mighty Eighth Air Force, where you can find an expansive and well preserved collection of WWII memorabilia, and enough aircraft, engines, and other exhibits to last you the whole day. 

Whatever you like to do on your ideal road-trip, just know that Coastal Georgia welcomes all travelers to come, relax, explore, and most importantly, to enjoy your stay!