Road Trip? This Georgia City Is One Of The Best Small Towns In The U.S.

If you’re itching to travel again — between the ongoing pandemic and staying indoors to avoid winter weather — a quick road trip to a small-town destination could be for you.

Luckily, every state has hidden gems to explore.

Policy Genius, an online insurance marketplace, highlighted some of the best “smaller cities that should round out your travel bucket list.”

The list included “charming mountain towns,” “secluded hot springs” and everything in between.

So, what’s the best small town to visit in Georgia?

Richmond Hill.

Here’s what the list says about the southeastern Georgia city, located in Bryan County:

“Previously a winter home to Henry Ford, Richmond Hill’s features stunning architectural facades dating back to the 1930s. If you rather spend your time exploring the outdoors, the coastal waters of Georgia are prime for fishing or you can try your luck at Sterling Links Golf Club with views of the rolling fairways.”

Richmond Hill’s population came in at just over 9,500, according to the 2010 Census.

Ford eventually owned about 85,000 acres around the Ogeechee River, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution noted Tuesday (February 16). The publication noted that visits to Savannah and Tybee Island are easily within reach during a trip to Richmond Hill.

Or, if you’ve already visited Richmond Hill, the Peach State has plenty of other small towns to explore.

Thrillist also shared recommendations of must-visit small towns in each state.

Its pick for Georgia is even smaller than Richmond Hill, with a population of 526, according to Thrillist.

Here’s what the publication said about Helen, Georgia:

“When you think of wine country and Bavarian towns, one place naturally comes to mind: the Blue Ridge Mountains. No? Well, you, my friend, have never been to Helen, the quirkiest little town in the Peach State. Turning onto the main drag is like apparating from the Deep South to the German Alps in two seconds flat. The street is lined with chocolatiers, biergartens, and souvenir shops that’ll have you thinking you’re in Europe. Outside town are a handful of wineries where visitors learn that “Georgia Wine” isn’t just a nice way of saying moonshine. It’s also set right on the Chattahoochee River, which means plenty of rafting, fishing, and hiking. If you can’t make it in the summer, Oktoberfest here is appropriately huge.”

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