Spending some time in Georgia? The travel experts at Avis have created the perfect road trip itinerary for anyone flying into Southwest Georgia Regional Airport in Albany. Grab your ABY car rental and follow our pre-planned road trip to enjoy breathtaking views, fascinating historical sites, and plenty of family fun!
Before you head off to see your travel destinations, we suggest you take a day or two to enjoy the city. There are plenty of things to do in Albany. From touring the fascinating Flint RiverQuarium to spending the day at the Chehaw Park Zoo, this city doesn’t disappoint.
8930 Canyon Rd
Lumpkin, GA 31815
Once you’ve picked up your rental car, loaded your luggage, and stocked up on plenty of snacks, head west for just a little over an hour to get to the first stop on our road trip: Providence Canyon. Also known as Georgia’s Little Grand Canyon, these natural and unusual rock formations are truly worth the visit. Make a quick stop for a few photos, stay a little longer to hike a number of trails with amazing views, or extend your stay even longer and camp out overnight at the recreation area.
Next stop: Hop back in the car for a short trip up north to the iconic city of Atlanta. It doesn’t matter what part of Georgia you’re visiting, Atlanta is a must-see city packed with all kinds of entertainment and sightseeing for the whole family to enjoy.
There are so many places to visit in Atlanta that we couldn’t possibly list them all, but to get you started, here are a few of our top picks:
Tour the intriguing World of Coca-Cola
Take a fragrant stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Gardens
275 Riverside Parkway Southwest
Austell, GA 30168
After you’ve had the chance to experience the great city of Atlanta, take a short drive west until you can see the roller coaster tracks peaking over the gates of Six Flags Over Georgia. This thrilling theme park is less than a half hour from Atlanta, making it a great day trip idea if you’re staying in the city for a day or two. Six Flags offers fun options for the whole family including exciting thrill rides, mellow kiddie rides, and a massive water park.
1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Stone Mountain Park is easily one of Georgia’s most popular attractions and features over 3,000 acres of breathtaking views and family fun, which makes it the perfect destination to end your road trip.
Catch the world’s largest laser show, enjoy a number of festivals and events (depending on which season you visit), and tour several different attractions ranging from the Dinotorium to Geyser Towers. And don’t forget to snap a pic of the park’s granite monolith, a historical mountain carving larger than Mount Rushmore.
No matter where you decide to go, we hope you enjoy your road trip starting from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport. For a dependable vehicle, a convenient fuel plan, and knowledgeable service, choose Avis for your Albany car rental. Whether you need a spacious family sedan or a 12-passenger van, we have everything you need for a safe, enjoyable road trip.