These Georgia towns make Southern Living's 'best places to go in 2025.' See where
Looking for a great place to visit in the South? Look no further than these two hidden gems in Georgia.
Two towns in the state have been named among Southern Living's list of the 25 best places to go in the South in 2025. The magazine's list highlights towns that offer a unique blend of Southern charm, history, and culture.
While many are familiar with the renowned Callaway Resort and Gardens, a lesser-known treasure awaits just 40 minutes away.
Located in LaGrange, at 1916 Hills and Dales Dr., is Hills and Dales Estate. This is the former family home of textile magnate Cason J. Callaway and offers a glimpse into a bygone era.
"The 1916 Georgian-Italian villa is famous for its boxwoods, camellias, and orchids," Southern Living wrote. "Its 1841 grounds are considered some of the best-preserved 19th-century gardens in America."
Also in the Peach State is Quercus, a resort located in Gay, at 208 Caldwell St. It is situated on 3,800 acres of land and was originally founded in the 1970s as a working farm.
Today, Quercus is a luxurious resort with four furnished guesthouses and a restaurant called Uberto.
"Take part in activities like horseback riding, kayaking, and fishing on the Flint River, or just enjoy the quiet," Southern Living wrote. "Although the property itself is expansive, everything is tailored to a small number of guests, so it feels like a private escape."
Here are all of Southern Livings top places:
The Summit, in Terlingua, TX
The Hotel Chalet, in Chattanooga, TN
Star of the Seas Cruise, in Cape Canaveral, FL
The Momentary, in Bentonville, AR
Bernheim Forest and Arboretum, in Clermont, KY
Palo Duro Canyon, in Canyon, TX
Preservation Hall, in New Orleans, LA
Freedom Monument Sculpture Park, in Montgomery, AL
Asheville, NC
Congaree National Park, in Hopkins, SC
Quercus, in Gay, GA
Deep Creek Lake, in McHenry, MD
The Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, TN
Reynolda, in Winston-Salem, NC
Horizons District, in Oklahoma City, OK
Singer Island, in South Florida
Hills and Dales Estate, in LaGrange, GA
Shenandoah Mansions, in Richmond, VA
Universal Epic Universe, in Orlando, FL
The Dolly Parton Experience, in Pigeon Forge, TN
Lexington, KY
Bolt Farm Treehouse, in Whitwell, TN
Cabot Citrus Farms, in Brooksville, FL
Humble Baron, in Shelbyville, TN
Primland Resort, in Meadows of Dan, VA
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Southern Living's best places to visit in Georgia in 2025
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