Florida and Georgia Heritage Loop
A 6-day road trip from South Florida through the heart of Georgia. This route balances the Appalachian charm of Helen, the urban energy of Atlanta, and the historic coastal elegance of Savannah before returning via Daytona Beach.
Pembroke Pines -> Okahumpka -> Jackson -> Atlanta -> Helen -> Savannah -> Daytona Beach -> Pembroke Pines
- Lake Placid Murals
- High Falls State Park
- Helen Old Town
- Savannah River Street
- Daytona Beach Main Street Pier
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
South Florida to Lake County
Pembroke Pines City Center
Pembroke Pines City Center, Pembroke Pines, FL, US
Lake Placid Murals
Lake Placid Murals, Lake Placid, FL, US
Okahumpka City Center
Okahumpka City Center, Okahumpka, FL, US
Driving North to Historic Georgia
Okahumpka City Center
Okahumpka City Center, Okahumpka, FL, US
High Falls State Park
High Falls State Park, Jackson, GA, US
Jackson City Center
Jackson City Center, Jackson, GA, US
Atlanta Sights and Bavarian Vibes
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, GA, US
Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market, Atlanta, GA, US
Helen Old Town
Helen Old Town, Helen, GA, US
From Mountain Trails to Mossy Oaks
Anna Ruby Falls
Anna Ruby Falls, Helen, GA, US
Savannah River Street
Savannah River Street, Savannah, GA, US
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA, US
Lowcountry Beauty to the Atlantic Coast
Driftwood Beach
Driftwood Beach, Jekyll Island, GA, US
Daytona Beach Main Street Pier
Daytona Beach Main Street Pier, Daytona Beach, FL, US
Space Coast Drive to South Florida
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island, FL, US
Pembroke Pines City Center
Pembroke Pines City Center, Pembroke Pines, FL, US
- Verify toll pass compatibility (SunPass and Peach Pass) for express lanes on I-75 and I-95.
- Check for seasonal events in Helen, as the town becomes very crowded during Oktoberfest and summer weekends.
- Be mindful of heavy traffic through the Atlanta corridor, especially during weekday rush hours.
- Day 2: 5h 10m driving — plan rest stops
- Day 4: 5h 52m driving — plan rest stops