The Scenic Drive In Georgia That Runs Straight Through The Charming Small Town Of Metter
By Lisa Sammons|Published August 08, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
The Peach State is beautiful, and if you ask us, there’s no better way to experience the scenery than by driving through it. There’s no shortage of scenic drives in Georgia, whether you love the marshy views from our coastal regions or the magnificent mountains of the north. One of the state’s most historic road trips in the southeast is the Woodpecker Trail. While you might not hear much about it today, it’s a scenic route that’s been around for decades. It passes through several great Georgia cities, including the charming town of Metter. Check it out:
The Woodpecker Trail was first established in 1947, and was a popular road trip path for several decades. It follows along state routes 25 and 121, with endpoints of Charlotte, NC and St. Petersburg, FL. In total, the route is 620 miles.
The Metter Welcome Center just off I-16 is a great destination in its own right. It's housed in a 928 Lumber Commissary and sits on a pretty lake. You'll find a variety of homegrown Georgia products for sale here.
Metter Welcome Center, 1210 S Lewis St, Metter, GA 30439, USA
It's always a good idea to get out and stretch your legs on a long road trip, and you'll definitely want to do just that at Guido Gardens. This three-acre garden is a magnificent place for reflection. Admission is free and it's open 24/7 all year.
You'll see plenty of farmland along the Woodpecker Trail. While this area of the state lacks the graceful mountains of the north, there's something just as striking about the seemingly endless plains, don't you think?
