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Georgia’s Best Summer Vacation Destination

Summer is a great time to travel, and there are some spots across the U.S. that are simply perfect for a summer trip. Of course, traveling is fun no matter…

Summer is a great time to travel, and there are some spots across the U.S. that are simply perfect for a summer trip. Of course, traveling is fun no matter the season, but getting out there in the summer is just extra special. According to AAA, this summer, 64% of travelers will travel within the continental U.S., 10% will visit Europe and 12% will take a vacation on the Caribbean. So, what's the best travel destination in the state? There's a new study out that names it, and the research in the study comes from real travelers.

Top Vacation Spot in the State

Explore has a new feature out naming the best vacation spot in each state. "From great cities to quaint towns, from geysers to canyons to beaches to skyscrapers, 'from the mountains to the prairies to the oceans white with foam,' America contains untold treasures," they state in the piece.

Some of these spots are expected, like Rocky Mountain National Park, which is a 415-square-mile national park with incredible views. "Visitors can hike along Trail Ridge Road, the highest paved road in the U.S. National Park System, or along popular trails like Alpine Ridge, Gem Lake and Bear Lake," Explore notes.

So, what's the best vacation spot in Georgia? Explore raves about the lovely Savannah. Of the spot, Explore loves the "cobblestone streets leading to ornate fountains and rambling Spanish moss trees fawning over exquisitely preserved colonial homes," making Savannah "one of the country's most beautiful and bewitching cities. You can get on an old trolley at night through a cemetery to hear ghost stories." Stroll through the incomparable Forsyth Park before heading to quaint shops on Broughton Street. Then head to River Street for a riverboat cruise. Twenty-five minutes east lies Tybee Island, a brightly-colored beach town perfect for carefree beach fun."

In general, summer travel is expected to be busy in 2025. According to ABC News, the Federal Aviation Administration predicts more than 50,000 flights, including cargo flights, per day this summer, "citing a 4% increase of summer flight schedules compared to last year." Also, according to Expedia, the busiest travel days of the summer are expected to be Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth); Friday, June 27; Tuesday, Aug. 5, and Tuesday, Aug. 26, ABC News notes.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.