Cooler weather is starting to take hold I n Georgia as the fall colors materialize on the trees, bushes and other plants.

Do you want to know where to go to see the best of the fall colors? This article will show you where to go!

There’s also quite a bit of fall fun to be had. Autumn is a beautiful time in Georgia, from pumpkin patches to apple-picking outings and more.

These Awesome Georgia Fall Photos Show Autumn Is Here

To celebrate autumn in Georgia, we’d like to show you some of the best fall colors and scenery around Georgia right about now.

1. Lake Herrick – Athens, GA

Lake Herrick sits in Oconee Forest Park, one of the most beautiful recreational areas in Georgia. Along with taking in the beautiful sights, you can also engage in walking, trail running, birdwatching, and fishing.

2. Glenwood Park, Atlanta

Nestled on Atlanta’s eastside, Glenwood Park offers Atlantans tree-lined streets and a lively oasis right there in the city. Beautiful trees dot the landscape, afforded the patient viewer ample opportunity to see some beautiful leaves.

3. Chattahoochee National Forest — North Georgia

The Chattahoochee National Forest encompasses more than 750,000 acres of mountainous forest land in the northern tip of the state. There’s plenty of bucolic places to watch nature do its thing, including around the Conasauga and Etowah rivers.

4. Amicalola Falls State Park – Dawson County, Georgia

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Amicalola Falls State Park is spread across 829 acres between Ellijay and Dahlonega in Dawsonville. The place gets its name the term in the Cherokee language that means “tumbling waters.” The park is renown for its 729-foot waterfall, which is Georgia’s highest.

5. Emory University – Brookhaven, Georgia

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City folks unaccustomed to rural life will be able to find some beautiful natural scenes much closer to Atlanta. The grounds of Brookhaven’s Emory University is a must-visit for fall lovers everywhere.

6. Providence Canyon State Park – Lumpkin, Georgia

The natural beauty of Providence Canyon, which many refer to as Georgia’s “Little Grand Canyon,” holds its own when it comes to brilliant fall colors. This Lumpkin County paradise is one of the “Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia.”

7. Atlanta, Georgia

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Back to the city we go! Atlanta may not have tall mountains or really steep hills, but the places is practically an urban forest, and that makes there are plenty of places to see the fall colors of the trees, including in the city’s best parks.

The Georgia fall will have more beautiful scenes to see as the autumn progresses. Why not find outdoorsy things to do to join in on the fun?

The fall weather also means it’s time to dress the part. You don’t want to be caught outside with Daisy Dukes on in this weather.

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When Does Fall Start In Georgia?

Fall may officially start after September 22, but in Georgia, the weather and temperatures have a mind of their own. It has gotten cooler since, but in mid-November is when you’ll really feel it.

While Atlanta benefits from a sub-tropical climate, the farther you travel up I-85 and I-75, the cooler it gets. This is partially because of the higher elevations as you get into the foothills of the Smokey Mountains.

The weather for Georgia as a whole is dependent on how close you live to the coast or the interior bordering Tennessee, South Carolina, Alabama and Florida.

Where is Georgia’s Fall Line?

Georgia’s fall line refers to subterranean shoreline under the ocean. Georgia’s fall line stretches 20 miles and divides the state’s Coastal Plain from its Piedmont region.

If you want to know where Georgia’s higher elevation begins, it’s in the Piedmont. This is where rivers, streams and other bodies of water have the fastest currents, which cause the water to “fall.”

Looking for some autumn fun in Georgia? Don’t miss these fall festivals. Also, don’t forget to keep up with the fall foliage map.

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