Length: About 170 miles, plus side trips.
When to go: Fine scenery year-round, though the fall can be crowded on weekends and winters are sometimes icy.
Nearby attractions: Amicalola Falls State Park, where a series of cascades tumble a total of 729 feet, off Rte. 52 west of Dahlonega. Lake Winfield Scott, a clear lake high in the mountains, Rte. 180 west of Vogel State Park.
Further information: Georgia Tourism Division, P.O. Box 1776, Atlanta, GA 30301-1776; tel. 800-847-4842, www.exploregeorgia.org.
Republished from:
The Most Scenic Drives in America
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