Allatoona Lake in the northern part of Georgia is located near Rome, the home of the Minor League Baseball's Braves. Sporting events at the Lake Lanier Olympic Center include rowing and canoe/kayak competitions with national and world-class athletes. Richard B. Russell Lake and Lake Seminole also host rowing competitions.

Nearby towns host festivals, fairs and concerts all year long. Enjoy Bluegrass and country music, historic villages, arts and crafts weekends and more. The state is steeped in presidential history, especially around West Point Lake. Warm Springs, made famous by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, is an interesting way to spend the day. Callaway Gardens also provides a wealth of activities. When you stay at Carters Lake, Augusta's Riverwalk and downtown feature events and shopping all year. Shop, explore museums and historic sites to your heart's content at the Great Lakes of Georgia.