The Travel Trolley
ATLANTA – Memorial Day may be fast approaching, but nobody told the travelers – at least in the Southeast.
Nationally, AAA estimates 5.4 percent more Americans will be traveling this Memorial Day. In the Georgia, the number of people traveling is expected to decrease by 0.2 percent, while travel in the Southeast is expected to increase by 0.2 percent.
So, in the spirit of providing travelers with an excuse to hit the road, here are five Memorial Day travel ideas:
- Take a drive to Western North Carolina. Cashiers and Highlands are only two hours away.
- Check out some of Georgia’s roadside oddities.
- Visit a state or national park. There are plenty around, and parks such as Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield offer a nice window into history.
- Check out a local museum or better yet, explore Georgia’s Civil War heritage.
- Find a local Memorial Day celebration and give thanks.
The best part of traveling is taking a moment to pay tribute to those who helped make our country what it is. Let’s remember that this Memorial Day.