Celebrate the legacy of Georgia’s first people throughout November. The history and traditions of these vibrant cultures are told by the earthen mounds that remain at Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site in Cartersville and Kolomoki Mounds State Park in Blakely. Today’s visitors can climb to the top of the tallest mounds and explore museums to learn indigenous lifeways. In the early 1800s, the Cherokee Nation established its central government in north Georgia. New Echota Historic Site near Calhoun showcases this capital through original and reconstructed buildings, and nearby Chief Vann House Historic Site features a stunning 1804 home.

No mess, no fuss. Holidays are easier when you gather everyone in a group shelter. You’ll find spacious kitchens, plenty of tables and chairs, and beautiful trails for walking off Mom’s pumpkin pie. Many busy families celebrate Thanksgiving earlier in the week so they can travel over the holiday. Our variety of group facilities also includes conference centers, picnic shelters, meeting rooms and group camps. Book your family’s get-together today.

It’s not too late to enjoy leaf watching when you seek out middle Georgia’s hidden gems. High Falls, Hard Labor Creek and F.D. Roosevelt are just a few state parks that have scenic hiking trails and pretty fall color. Check our Leaf Watch Travel Planner for tips on where to go, an event calendar and gallery of visitor photos. Be sure to tag #GaStateParks on Instagram for a chance to have your best fall-color pics featured.

We’ll help you stuff mountains, lakes and cabins into one little stocking. Gift cards can be used for campsites, cottages, boat rental, picnic shelters, historic site admission, golf and more. Shopping for an explorer? Our keepsake Passport lets them document their journey across Georgia’s beautiful state parks and historic sites.