3 must-do weekend trips within 5 hours of Atlanta

Whether you’re looking for a coastal getaway or mountain retreat, here are three destinations to consider for your next weekend trip.

1. Charleston

If you’re ready to trade in oak trees for palms for a weekend, consider visiting Charleston, about 5 hours from Atlanta.

Stay: In a brand new tiny home in North Charleston that sleeps four.

Do:

• Prepare your taste buds for the Charleston Wine + Food festival. This year’s event is March 1–5. Details.
• Hit the beach: Folly Beach, Sullivan’s Island and Isle of Palms are your closest options, but Kiawah is worth the drive, too.
• Take a 90-minute harbor cruise. Details.

Eat:

Full Charleston guide here

2. Asheville

Nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, the vibrant city of Asheville is just under a…