🌿 RelaxedWeekend · from Atlanta, GA
Athens Gardens & North Georgia Wine Country
Escape to rolling vineyards and blooming gardens where wine tastings and natural beauty create the perfect weekend retreat from the city.
Day 1 — The State Botanical Garden of GeorgiaDay 2 — Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Day 1 — The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
Day 1 — The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
🚗 1 hr 42 min driving📍 5 stops
🌅
Morning
🚗
Drive
Atlanta, GA → The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
1 hr 20 min
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
★ Reviews →Free 313-acre horticultural conservatory with walking paths & education programs for kids & adults.
~1 hr📍 See location
🍽️
Lunch
🍽️
Cali N Tito's
★ Reviews →An Atlanta-area Cuban-Mexican fusion restaurant with housemade sauces, grilled meats, and a menu that earns its way through flavors rather than gimmicks. A reliable and satisfying stop.
~1 hr📍 See location
☀️
Afternoon
🚗
Drive
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia → Blue Spiral MedSpa
14 min
📍
Blue Spiral MedSpa
★ Reviews →Unwind with signature facials and massages in intimate treatment rooms, then relax in the tranquil relaxation lounge with herbal tea and soft lighting.
~1 hr📍 See location
🌙
Evening
🚗
Drive
Blue Spiral MedSpa → Last Resort Grill
8 min
🍽️
Last Resort Grill
★ Reviews →Athens' most beloved local institution since 1992 — farm-to-table Southern cooking long before it was fashionable. The fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and rotating seasonal menu are a fitting end to a day of gardens and Georgia air.
~1 hr📍 See location
🛏️
Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown - Univ Area by IHG
A boutique IHG property in the heart of Athens, GA — design-forward rooms, a rooftop bar with downtown views, and immediate proximity to the University of Georgia, the Georgia Theatre, and Normaltown's restaurant corridor. The best hotel address in Athens.
Day 2 — Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Day 2 — Yonah Mountain Vineyards
🚗 3 hr 50 min driving📍 4 stops
🌅
Morning
🚗
Drive
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia → Yonah Mountain Vineyards
1 hr 17 min
📍
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
★ Reviews →Savor expertly crafted wines while enjoying scenic mountain views and a tranquil setting perfect for an unhurried afternoon of tasting and conversation.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
🍽️
Lunch
🍽️ Lunch~1 hr
🍽️
Ol’ Clyde's Table and Tavern
A Georgia tavern with a locally sourced menu and generous plates that reflect a kitchen proud of what it sends out. A dependable stop on any North Georgia road trip.
4 options · tap to switch
☀️
Afternoon
🚗
Drive
Yonah Mountain Vineyards → Wolf Mountain Vineyards
33 min
📍
Wolf Mountain Vineyards
★ Reviews →Taste handcrafted wines on the scenic terrace overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, sampling their signature Cabernets and crisp whites while taking in panoramic valley views.
~1.5 hrs📍 See location
🌙
Evening
🚗
Drive
Wolf Mountain Vineyards → Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters and Tasting Room
30 min
🍽️
Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters and Tasting Room
★ Reviews →Start your weekend right with artisanal, small-batch roasted coffee in a welcoming space that celebrates the craft and flavor of exceptional coffee culture.
~45 min📍 See location
🚗
Drive
Jumpingoat Coffee Roasters and Tasting Room → Atlanta, GA
1 hr 30 min
← All Atlanta trips
More getaways from Atlanta
Amicalola Falls & the Start of the Appalachian Trail — Day trip🥾Appalachian Trail Terminus & Blue Ridge Mountain Railway — Weekend🥾Georgia's Appalachian Circuit: Falls, Blood Mountain & Helen — Long weekend🥾Athens: College Town, Classic Rock & Southern Art — Day trip🏛️Athens, Watkinsville & Antebellum Madison — Weekend🏛️Georgia's Literary & Antebellum Heartland — Long weekend🏛️Dahlonega: Gold Rush History & Mountain Wine Country — Day trip🌿North Georgia Wine Country: Dahlonega & Ellijay — Weekend🌿
© 2026 theweekendgetaways.com · All itineraries are original content. Terms
Plan your own escapeExplore more trips →