This Week: Metro Atlanta and Seven Natural Wonders

On tomorrow night's episode of Georgia Traveler, we explore the Metro Atlanta area. Discover the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw. Find beauty and history at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan. Go for a bicycle ride on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna. Visit with the animals at the Yellow River Game Ranch in Lilburn, including famous groundhog General Beau Lee, and find fantastic fare in Lawrenceville at Medieval Times, and that’s no joust!

Georgia Traveler Episode 110- Metro Atlanta airs Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 PM.

Later this week on Georgia Traveler, explore Georgia’s Seven Natural Wonders. Join us to experience Amicalola Falls, the Okefenokee Swamp, Providence Canyon, Radium Springs, Stone Mountain, Tallulah Gorge and Warm Springs. If you’re wondering how these seven were chosen from all of Georgia’s fabulous natural resources, check out the New Georgia Encyclopedia’s article about the history of the select seven. Georgia Traveler explored the generally recognized Seven Natural Wonders listed on that website.

Georgia Traveler Episode 111- Seven Natural Wonders airs Friday, September 19 at 9:00 PM, Saturday, September 20 at 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 24 at 7:30 PM.

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"Traveling Georgia's Northern Coast"

Episode 102 – Coastal North (Savannah)

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Enter the world of upper crust 19th-century Savannah and tour the beautiful home of Scottish cotton merchant Andrew Low. David Zelski gets some much needed therapy from Spy the Ox at the Melon Bluff Nature Preserve and Palmyra Plantation. Explore Fort Pulaski on Cockspur Island and Fort McAllister in Richmond Hill, two forts that both had roles in protecting Georgia's coast during wartime. And Phil Proctor learns to make gourmet Shrimp, Greens and Grits at Belford's in Savannah's City Market.

First African Baptist Church

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the First African Baptist Church has a rich history and is also home to a dynamic fellowship and active congregation. If you like gospel music, visitors are always welcome during Sunday morning worship services. Be sure and see the underground railroad tunnels, the stained glass in the sanctuary, and the Church museum.

Belford's

Located in Savannah's City Market, Belford's restaurant serves breakfast (Monday-Saturday), lunch, dinner and a Sunday brunch. As Phil and Gerald discovered, the Shrimp, Greens and Grits are delicious. Intrigued with this innovative take on a traditional dish, the Traveler team returned for dinner and were delighted with the fabulous cuisine. Just thinking about the Filet Mignon With Béarnaise Sauce is enough to make our mouths water! You can check out their menu online.

Andrew Low House

From 1849 until 1927, Andrew Low, his family, and his descendants occupied this elegant home on LaFayette Square in Savannah. Andrew's son William inherited the house upon his death in 1886. That same year he married Juliette Gordon, who in 1912 would create the group that would later become known as the Girl Scouts of America. You can read all about the family's history on this website, but there is no substitute for visiting the Andrew Low House in person. Tours led by professional docents are offered daily except Thursdays, when the house is closed.

Fort Pulaski

You can find out all about the Fort Pulaski National Monument at this official National Park Service website. For history buffs, there is a link on the website to the Official Park Handbook that chronicles Cockspur Island's history from 1733 through post-1865 resortation efforts.

Fort McAllister

Visit the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites website to find out more about Fort McAllister Historic Park in Richmond Hill. A really unique feature about McAllister is that it is not only an Historic Site, it's a State Park too. That means there are cottages and tent, RV, or trailer campsites that you can reserve if you're planning a trip. They have a fishing pier and boat ramps. For those who prefer to rough it, they have Pioneer campsites too.

Melon Bluff Nature Preserve and Palmyra Plantation

If you're looking for a quiet, beautiful break from the world, explore the Melon Bluff Nature Preserve and nearby Palmyra Plantation. David and Phil certainly enjoyed their stay at the Palmyra Plantation Barn, and there are many options for the nature lover in you.

Georgia Traveler journeys Corridor Z!

On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we explore Georgia 520, known as Corridor Z, from Albany to St. Simons Island. David enjoys the family fun at the Parks at Chehaw while Phil finds great food at Jimmie’s Hotdogs, both in Albany. We explore the local legend of Hogzilla in Alapaha and Keely takes Phil on a canoe ride through the Okefenokee Swamp. The whole team “coasts” to a stop and experiences fabulous luxury at The King and Prince Resort on St. Simons Island.

Georgia Traveler's "Corridor Z" episode airs Saturday, July 5 at 7 PM and Wednesday, July 9 at 7:30 PM.

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This Week: Mid-Georgia Meander

On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re on a "Mid-Georgia Meander" exploring U.S. 280 from Plains to Vidalia. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center in Plains and sets off for the country cooking at Mom’s Kitchen. Keely explores the local Americus legend Koinonia Farms while David experiences a great getaway to the Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge in McRae. Phil paddles part of the Altamaha Canoe Trail and joins David at the Vidalia Onion Festival in- you guessed it- Vidalia!

Georgia Traveler Episode 207- "Mid-Georgia Meander" airs Friday, June 20 at 9 PM, Saturday, June 21 at 7 PM and Wednesday, June 25 at 7:30 PM.

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Peach Festival this Weekend!

Celebrate Georgia's state fruit this weekend in Fort Valley at the Peach Festival. To find more about upcoming events, visit the Peach Festival website. If you want to eat part of the World's Largest Peach cobbler, check out the events page- serving starts at 2 PM Saturday, June 21!

The Peach Festival is featured on tonight's episode of Georgia Traveler as we explore U.S. 41 from Macon to Cordele. The nation’s first planned highway, U.S. 41 is often referred to as the “Old Dixie Highway”. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center in Macon and David sets off for fried green tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café in Juliette. Phil celebrates the state fruit at the Peach Festival in Fort Valley while Keely shoots skeet on her getaway to Henderson Village in Perry. Everyone joins in the outdoor activity of golfing at Lake Blackshear in Cordele and David dives into the local legend of the Grit in Warwick.

Georgia Traveler's "Old Dixie Highway" episode airs tonight at 7:30 PM!

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This Week: Wiregrass Highway

On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, we’re exploring U.S. 84, the Wiregrass Highway from Valdosta to Bainbridge. The team gets great travel advice at the Visitors Information Center in Valdosta and sets off in search of family fun at the Wild Adventures Theme Park. David discovers the local legend of the Carolina Bays and gets a taste of the farm life at the Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville. Keely explores the Plantation Parkway and Phil goes fishing at Lake Seminole with professional angler and Bainbridge native Pam Martin-Wells.

Georgia Traveler's Wiregrass Highway episode airs Friday, June 6 at 9 PM, Saturday, June 7 at 7 PM and Wednesday, June 11 at 7:30 PM.

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Tonight: Pine Mountain Passages

Tonight on Georgia Traveler, we’re exploring “Pine Mountain Passages” in west Georgia. Keely and Phil begin with a great getaway to Callaway Gardens and enjoy gardens, golf and the new lodge and spa. David meets a new species of friend at the Wild Animal Safari and Keely hikes the Pine Mountain Trail. Phil finds fantastic food at the Bulloch House and David takes a legendary swim in Warm Springs.

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