If you’re interested in a weekend getaway, there are some great places for singles and families to travel near Atlanta, Georgia.

If you want to book travel right now, the good news is that domestic fares are still relatively cheap.

5 Cheapish Travel Destinations In The South

This article is going to show you some cheap places to travel for spring and summer this year. Let’s get started:

New Orleans

Visit New Orleans this year
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You can visit New Orleans, Louisiana and take in all the Creole and Cajun cuisine your tummy can handle. The drive is about six hours from Atlanta.

Flights From Atlanta

Mid-November: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $68

Top things to do and see in New Orleans:

  • Jazz Fest
  • Essence Fest
  • Bourbon Street
  • Jackson Square
  • Fried Chicken Festival
  • French Quarter Festival

Charleston

Charleston is one of the best places to visit in the South
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Charleston, South Carolina is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride. 

Flights From Atlanta

Mid-October: Frontier Airlines: Airfare from $198

Top Charleston events this Year:

  • Charleston Bluegrass Festival
  • Low Country Cajun Festival
  • Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival

Savannah

Savannah, Georgia - when to visit
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Savannah, Georgia is only a four-hour drive from Atlanta and it’s worth the ride. 

Flights From Atlanta

Late November-Early December: American Airlines: Airfare from $163

Top Savannah events this Year:

  • Savannah Hemp & Arts Festival
  • Tybee Wine Festival
  • Savannah Jazz Festival

Augusta

Best places to visit in Georgia: Augusta
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One of the most popular tourist spots in the South, Augusta has a rich music heritage (James Brown) and is known for cultural sports events (the Masters). 

Flights From Atlanta

Mid-October: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $158

Here are the top events happening in August this Year:

  • Augusta Craft Beer Festival 
  • Papa Joe’s Banjo-B-Que Music Festival
  • Westobou Festival 

Jacksonville

Jacksonville is one of the best vacation destinations for 2020
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Jacksonville, Florida is a five-hour drive from Atlanta. If you start at 1 p.m, you’ll be in city limits by 6 p.m., just in time for dinner.

Mid-December: Delta Air Lines: Airfare from $138

Here are the top events happening in August this Year:

Here are some of the best events to check out in Jacksonville this year:

  • Jacksonville Jazz Festival
  • Summer Volksfest
  • Jacksonville Caribbean Festival

Final Word

Once you get your passport, you should be ready for your trip. Make sure you have found the cheapest flights from Atlanta that are on sale.  

To Atlanta is one of the most convenient places to travel to and from. A large part of that is because Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is so accessible.

Not only is it the world’s busiest airport, but it’s state-of-the-art in every way. If you’re interesting in traveling around Atlanta via car or even on scooter, here’s what to know.

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