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Whether you’re looking for an opportunity to commune with nature, buff up on your southern history, or seek a little retail therapy, there are many things to do within a short drive of Atlanta. Funky small towns, resorts, and beautiful scenery can all be found less than an hour’s drive from the city center.

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Decatur
Once the area’s biggest towns, in the 1830’s Decatur opted not to be the southernmost stop on the Western and Atlantic Railroad; as a result, Atlanta was born, and Decatur retained all of its lovely old world Southern charm.
6 miles east of downtown Atlanta; Decatur, GA; www.decatur-ga.com
Tags: architecture | historic
Stone Mountain Park
Georgia’s most popular tourist attraction covers 3,200 acres of park, lake, and woodlands straddling the world’s largest free-standing piece of exposed granite.
16 miles east of downtown AtlantaGA; www.stonemountainpark.com
Tags: family | live music | camping
Macon
Steeped in history and Southern hospitality, Macon is also home to the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, and the Tubman African American Museum.
84 miles south of Atlanta; Macon, GA; www.maconga.org
Tags: music | museum | historic | sports | editor pick
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Pamper yourself Appalachian-style at this stunning 14,000-acre Pine Mountain resort featuring luscious gardens, scenic hiking trails, a butterfly conservatory, several golf courses, and a full menu of spa treatments.
79 miles southwest of AtlantaGA; 800-225-5292; www.callawaygardens.com
Tags: golf | hiking | spas | smart splurge
Athens
Home to the University of Georgia, this historically rich city has in recent years earned an international reputation as an important breeding ground for indie music (like R.E.M. and the B-52s) and art.
73 miles east of Atlanta; Athens, GA; www.visitathensga.com
Tags: culture | music | trendy | historic | art
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