Lonely Planet Georgia & the Carolinas (Travel Guide)

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Georgia & the Carolinas.

Discover Georgia & the Carolinas' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from admiring the tumbling waters of Amicalola Falls near Dahlonega, to hopping in a creek to search for fish along the Blue Ridge Snorkel Trail, and escaping the crowds on the remote and pristine beaches on Ocracoke Island.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Georgia & the Carolinas travel guide:

  • Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
  • All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Georgia & the Carolinas effortlessly
  • Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
  • Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
  • Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Charleston & Savannah
  • Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park, to Ponce City Market, and Wormsloe State Historic Site
  • Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
  • Connect with Georgia & the Carolinas culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
  • Covers: Atlanta; Savannah & Coastal Georgia; North Georgia; Augusta & South Georgia; Charleston & South Carolina; Charlotte & the Triangle; Coastal North Carolina; North Carolina Mountains; Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Georgia & the Carolinas.

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Published Aug 26, 2025

416 pages

Average rating: 10

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_sewerwolf_
Apr 08, 2026
10/10 stars
The perfect guide to Georgia and the Carolinas! Literally everything I could possibly want from a travel guide. Lonely Planet loves storytelling and sharing culture, and the Storybook section at the end is a perfect example of that.

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