Georgia

OpenRoom put together a mini guide of things you might want to know before your trip to Georgia! Nevertheless, don't forget to scroll down to the comments to see tips & tricks from travelers who've been there!

SAVANNAH

📍 Where to find activities

→ Historic District — A walkable grid of streets and squares (small public parks) with historic architecture.

→ River Street — A waterfront street along the Savannah River with restaurants, bars, shops, and live music.

→ Forsyth Park — A park in the historic district with walking paths.

→ City Market — A pedestrian area with restaurants, bars, galleries, and live music.

📍 Where to eat

→ River Street — Restaurants along the waterfront. Seafood and Southern food.

→ Historic District — Restaurants throughout the squares. Southern cuisine.

→ City Market — Dining and casual food.

📍 Where to go out

→ River Street — Bars and live music along the waterfront.

→ City Market — Bars and nightlife.

→ Historic District — Bars and venues throughout the district.

📍 Where to find culture

→ The historic squares — Walking through the squares is the main cultural experience.

→ SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) — An art school with galleries throughout the city.

📍 Nearby destinations

→ Tybee Island, Charleston SC, Hilton Head Island

ATLANTA

📍 Where to find activities

→ Midtown — A neighborhood with museums, parks, and restaurants. Piedmont Park is a large green space.

→ Ponce City Market — A food hall and shopping complex.

→ Atlanta BeltLine — A multi-use trail through the city. Walking, biking, and public art along the path.

→ Little Five Points — A neighborhood with vintage shops, record stores, and murals.

→ Buckhead — An upscale neighborhood with shopping, dining, and nightlife.

→ East Atlanta Village — A neighborhood with dive bars, live music, and a local scene.

→ Krog Street Market — A food hall.

📍 Where to eat

→ Ponce City Market — A food hall with diverse vendors.

→ Krog Street Market — A food hall.

→ Buford Highway — A corridor with international restaurants.

→ Midtown — Independent restaurants.

📍 Where to go out

→ Buckhead — Clubs and upscale bars.

→ Midtown — Bars and nightlife.

→ East Atlanta Village — Dive bars and live music.

→ Little Five Points — Bars with an alternative crowd.

📍 Where to find culture

→ High Museum of Art — An art museum.

→ Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park — Located in Atlanta.

→ Atlanta BeltLine — Public art installations along the trail.

→ Georgia Aquarium — An aquarium in Atlanta.

📍 Nearby destinations

→ Savannah, Athens, Chattanooga TN

📍 Nearby destinations (secondary)

Tybee Island

→ A small beach island near Savannah with a laid-back atmosphere and seafood restaurants.

📍 Climate by season

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate.

Spring (March–May) — Highs 20–28°C (68–82°F). Pleasant.

Summer (June–August) — Highs 30–35°C (86–95°F). Hot and humid. Afternoon thunderstorms.

Fall (September–November) — Highs 18–28°C (64–82°F).

Winter (December–February) — Highs 10–16°C (50–61°F). Mild.

📍 Areas that may not be safe

None found. Nevertheless, make sure to double-check prior to visiting a place that it is safe!

(Picture credit: Cam Green)