Please try the options below, or if you still have issues contact us. Browse by Outdoor Activity Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding Flatwater Paddling & CanoeingIt's travel season and Georgia has a little of everything to offer, from the mountains to the shore, and the big city to the country town. But where should you stay for a luxurious, authentic vacation experience? With home-share options such as Airbnb now in play, many travelers are choosing alternatives to the traditional hotel, preferring the personal touch to the national chain. Select Registry is a non-profit organization that identifies bed and breakfasts and inns that provide local charm without the risk of disappointment upon check-in. With a membership of more than 300 of the finest bed and breakfasts, inns and hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada, Select Registry offers a quality-assured list of properties that offer “guaranteed quality, exceptional service and an unforgettable lodging experience.”

Thirteen of those properties are right here in Georgia. Let's take a look at a sampling of them from around the state. At Shellmont Inn bed and breakfast, guests retreat from the excitement of Midtown Atlanta in a building included on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1891 as a wedding present from husband to wife, the Eclectic Colonial Revival-style building is now in the hands of its second owners. The inn was recognized in 1987 for “excellence for historic reservation and adaptive re-use” by the Atlanta Urban Design Commission. Atlanta’s Shellmont Inn Bed and Breakfast is included on the National Register of Historic Places. Greyfield Inn offers visitors an opportunity to truly get away from it all. The historic home is decked out in Victorian heirlooms, and the absence of telephones and televisions – in keeping with the era – means an interruption-free vacation. Greyfield's location on the pristine and secluded Cumberland Island “gives you the setting for an American safari,” said General Manager Mary Ferguson.

“Daily outdoor adventures around the island are coupled with culinary adventures at Greyfield. It's a super intimate experience with no more than 40 guests at any given time, so the experience really feels like you're staying at a family home.” The inn at Glen-Ella Springs is a former stagecoach inn nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Tallulah Falls. The inn's fine dining restaurant has been recognized as one of Georgia's Top Dining Destinations and consistently receives OpenTable's Diners' Choice Award. “We strive to maintain the history and integrity of Glen-Ella Springs,” said Luciana Kivett, “along with offering guests modern luxuries like 600 thread-count cotton sateen sheets, custom-made soaps and Keurigs in each room.” After a visit to Rock City Gardens, head just across the way to Chanticleer Inn, where you can enjoy the outdoor pool in summer months or the gas fireplace when it's cold. “People are hesitant to stay at a B&B because they perceive it as Grandma's house,” said Robert Hart.

“But B&Bs have evolved along with everything else. Unique to B&Bs is a complimentary hot breakfast. The Chanticleer always uses local ingredients, from locally roasted coffee to farm fresh eggs and sausage. dale chihuly chandelier claridgesWe get fresh-squeezed orange juice from Florida and pure maple syrup from a small farm in Vermont.”chandeliers thrush And no two rooms are the same, though they all have their own exterior entrance with an outdoor sitting area.chandelier entry forex All rooms and suites at Chanticleer Inn Bed and Breakfast on Lookout Mountain have their own exterior entrance with an outdoor sitting area spread out among several mountain-stone buildings on the property. The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island is an all-inclusive eco-resort where visitors can immerse themselves in nature without worrying about the cost of boat transfers to and from the island, which, along with three meals daily, are included in the room cost.

Rent a room for yourself, a cottage for the whole family, or the entire island for a special occasion or event. The Lodge is “the ultimate worry-free environment for nature lovers who visit to explore our marshlands, 7 miles of private beach and maritime forests, and enjoy our outdoor activities,” said Lauren Hopkins. So if you're looking for a memorable experience on your summer travels, consider making reservations at a local treasure such as those endorsed by Select Registry. As described by “Country Inns and Back Roads” author and “father of country inn travel in America” Norman Simpson, whose travel companion led to the establishment of Select Registry, “each is original and unique, a reflection of the personalities and tastes of the individual innkeepers.” Save to My Trails Export My Trail Guide The Guild-Hardy Trail is a beautiful excursion on southern Tennessee's Lookout Mountain, only a few minutes from Chattanooga and the state's border with Georgia.

It follows the route of the former Chattanooga & Lookout Mountain Railway, completed in 1889, and passes over two train trestles. From St. Elmo, at the foot of the mountain's eastern side, the rail-trail winds up the forested slope for a gentle climb of more than 1,000 feet. Along the way, you'll encounter Civil War relics, such as battleground markers and old cannons, and pass the historical Cravens House. Natural beauty includes the stunning Ruby Falls, a 145-foot-high underground waterfall, and views of the Chattanooga and Tennessee Rivers below. You might even spot bighorn sheep. Click to read more Parking and Trail Access The Guild-Hardy Trail offers four trailheads: Ochs Highway parking lot Ruby Falls parking lot (1720 South Scenic Highway) Cravens House parking lot (Cravens Terrace at Shingle Road) I parked in the Guild Hardy trailhead parking lot just off of Ochs Highway on 6/23/16 at about 10am. I noticed broken glass in the parking lot & a hand written sign taped to the trailhead that said something about recent break ins.