Getting There

By Plane

Virtually every major national airline flies through Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, 13 miles south of downtown off I-85 and I-285. From Atlanta, there are connecting flights to points around the state, including Augusta, Columbus, and Savannah. Delta (tel. 800/221-1212; www.delta.com), based at Hartsfield, is the major carrier to Atlanta, connecting it to pretty much the entire country as well as 32 countries internationally. Other major carriers are America West (tel. 800/235-9292; www.americawest.com), American (tel. 800/433-7300; www.aa.com), British Airways (tel. 800/AIRWAYS; www.britishairways.com), Continental (tel. 800/523-3273; www.continental.com), Lufthansa (tel. 800/645-3880; www.lufthansa-usa.com), Northwest (tel. 800/225-2525; www.nwa.com), United (tel. 800/241-6522; www.united.com), and US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322; www.usairways.com).

American, Delta, United, and US Airways all serve Savannah's airport.

By Car

Georgia is crisscrossed by major interstate highways: I-75 bisects the state from Dalton in the north to Valdosta in the south; I-95 runs north-south along the Eastern Seaboard. The major east-west routes are I-16, running between Macon and Savannah, and I-20, running from Augusta through Atlanta and into Alabama. I-85 runs northeast-southwest in the northern half of the state. The state-run welcome centers at all major points of entry are staffed with knowledgeable, helpful Georgians. The highway speed limit of 65mph and the seat-belt law are strictly enforced.

By Train

Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL; www.amtrak.com) has stops in Atlanta, Savannah, Jesup, Gainesville, and Toccoa. Bargain fares are in effect for limited periods. Ask about Amtrak's money-saving "All Aboard America" regional fares.

By Bus

Greyhound (tel. 800/231-2222; www.greyhound.com) has good direct service to major cities in Georgia from out of state, with connections to almost any destination you want.