From our beaches to our northern mountains, we have a ton of beautiful natural landscapes in the Peach State. Here are a few that we consider among Georgia’s true natural wonders. They’re all incredible and certainly worthy of a visit!
- Tallulah Gorge at Tallulah Gorge State Park: 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Jeff Gunn/Flickr Tallulah Gorge is a massive 1,000-foot deep gorge that sits in the state park that shares its name. The park has over 20 miles of trail to explore and you can even walk along the gorge’s two-mile long floor. Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
- Radium Springs
Michael Rivera/Wikimedia Commons Radium Springs is a massive natural spring in Georgia that pumps out 70,000 gallons of crystal clear blue water from an underground cave per minute. The spring contains trace amounts of radium, and swimming is not allowed. The water stays at a constant 68 degrees all year. Radium Springs, GA 31705, USA
- Amicalola Falls at Amicalola Falls State Park: 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
TCR-III/Wikimedia Commons Amicalola Falls is the tallest waterfall in Georgia. The 729-foot cascade has several trails around it, but the easiest way to catch a glimpse is to simply drive right up. The waterfall is visible from the parking lot - no hike required! You can find it at the state park that shares its name. It’s actually the third-tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River. Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
- Stone Mountain at Stone Mountain Park: 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Truth Falcon/Wikimedia Commons The carving on Stone Mountain is the largest bas-relief artwork in the world. It features three Confederate leaders carved into the side of the giant mountain. Depending on how you measure it, it’s larger than Mount Rushmore. The artistic sculpture is quite the man made wonder, but the mountain itself is pretty incredible, too. It’s over five miles in circumference at its base! Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA
- Okefanokee Swamp
Ryan Hagerty/Wikimedia Commons The Okefenokee Swamp undoubtedly belongs on any list of natural wonders in Georgia. This incredible preserve spans 438,000 acres and has a variety of habitats within its borders. You’ll see all kinds of fascinating plant and animal life within the swamp. Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA
- Brasstown Bald: GA, 30546
Anish Patel/Flickr Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia and an amazing spot to watch the sun set. At 4,784 feet, it makes for quite the hike, but you can also drive to the top. The views are incredible - you’ve got clear sight all around you and can see so far! Brasstown Bald, Georgia 30546, USA
How many of these natural wonders in Georgia have you seen? Are there any you think should’ve made the list but didn’t? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments!
Jeff Gunn/Flickr
Tallulah Gorge is a massive 1,000-foot deep gorge that sits in the state park that shares its name. The park has over 20 miles of trail to explore and you can even walk along the gorge’s two-mile long floor.
Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573, USA
Michael Rivera/Wikimedia Commons
Radium Springs is a massive natural spring in Georgia that pumps out 70,000 gallons of crystal clear blue water from an underground cave per minute. The spring contains trace amounts of radium, and swimming is not allowed. The water stays at a constant 68 degrees all year.
Radium Springs, GA 31705, USA
TCR-III/Wikimedia Commons
Amicalola Falls is the tallest waterfall in Georgia. The 729-foot cascade has several trails around it, but the easiest way to catch a glimpse is to simply drive right up. The waterfall is visible from the parking lot - no hike required! You can find it at the state park that shares its name. It’s actually the third-tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Amicalola Falls State Park, 418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534, USA
Truth Falcon/Wikimedia Commons
The carving on Stone Mountain is the largest bas-relief artwork in the world. It features three Confederate leaders carved into the side of the giant mountain. Depending on how you measure it, it’s larger than Mount Rushmore. The artistic sculpture is quite the man made wonder, but the mountain itself is pretty incredible, too. It’s over five miles in circumference at its base!
Stone Mountain Park, 1000 Robert E Lee Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA 30083, USA
Ryan Hagerty/Wikimedia Commons
The Okefenokee Swamp undoubtedly belongs on any list of natural wonders in Georgia. This incredible preserve spans 438,000 acres and has a variety of habitats within its borders. You’ll see all kinds of fascinating plant and animal life within the swamp.
Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, USA
Anish Patel/Flickr
Brasstown Bald is the highest mountain in Georgia and an amazing spot to watch the sun set. At 4,784 feet, it makes for quite the hike, but you can also drive to the top. The views are incredible - you’ve got clear sight all around you and can see so far!
Brasstown Bald, Georgia 30546, USA
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