Looking for a cozy leaf drive? A new survey of couples picked Georgia’s top routes for color, calm roads, and time together this fall.
What It Means For You: Plan your trip now. North Georgia often peaks from late October into early November. Weekdays are calmer than weekends on popular roads.
What’s Happening: A survey of couples named the most romantic fall drives in Georgia. Here are the top picks:
- Chattahoochee National Forest (No. 1), Blue Ridge Scenic Highway (No. 2), and Tallapoosa River National Scenic Byway (No. 3). Expect bright reds and golds, easy pull-offs, short hikes like Amicalola Falls, and small towns with warm meals.
Between the Lines: Fall drives are about mood as much as views. Cooler air, slow light, and quiet roads make simple trips feel special.
Catch Up Quick: Leaf color shifts with weather. Dry, cool nights and sunny days often bring the best show. If color runs late, aim for early November, if nights turn cold fast, go sooner.
The Big Picture: As “cuffing season” starts, couples look for calm, shared moments without a big spend. Georgia’s highlands put that within a few hours of Atlanta: rolling ridges, rivers, historic sites, and easy stops for picnics and views.
The Sources: Gunther Volkswagen Coconut Creek
B.T. Clark
B.T. Clark is an award-winning journalist and the Publisher of The Georgia Sun. He has 25 years of experience in journalism and served as Managing Editor of Neighbor Newspapers in metro Atlanta for 15 years and Digital Director at Times-Journal Inc. for 8 years. His work has appeared in several newspapers throughout the state including Neighbor Newspapers, The Cherokee Tribune and The Marietta Daily Journal. He is a Georgia native and a fifth-generation Georgian.
