Serene Escapes: 10 Gorgeous Getaways within a 4-hour drive of Atlanta

In just under a 4-hour drive (or a 1-hour flight!) you can reach Georgia's picturesque islands and the Atlantic coast dotted with luxury oceanside resorts, charming seaside towns, and sandy dunes.

Fab Features: relaxing resort set on 17 oceanside acres of lush landscape • beach ceremonies against a towering driftwood backdrop • guests can enjoy all the area's most popular activities: boating, biking the miles of trails, historic tours, and more!

Fab Features: Forbes Five Star-rated luxury resort and spa situated in the Golden Isles • say "I do" beneath a canopy of moss-covered oaks or inside the enchanting Cloister Chapel • the grounds boast over 5 miles of pristine, private coastline surrounded by ancient oaks, picturesque marshland, and three championship 18-hole golf courses

Fab Features: charming B&B on the Southend of Tybee Island • exchange vows on the sandy beach overlooking the water or the rolling sand dunes • all-inclusive packages with cozy accommodations for up to 50 people

Fab Features: stunning nature preserve on scenic St. Simons Island • endless photo ops among the oaks draped with Spanish moss, or pose on the private dock while the sun sets over the Frederica River • variety of event spaces from the manicured lawn to the boathouse to the historic barn

In just under 2 hours you can be surrounded by the forested hills of the Chattanooga National Park and rolling countryside peppered with private estates and rustic ranches.

Fab Features: lovingly restored 1906 mansion and reclaimed wood barn on lush grounds • custom-built arbor with three chandeliers and hanging frames • darling cottages for overnight stays, with shabby-chic décor and ample gathering space

Fab Features: serene country estate • ceremonies against a mountain backdrop followed by cocktails on the manicured lawn • the ballroom is designed with grand chandeliers and a row of doors along one side opens to an airy terrace

Fab Features: hilltop barn is outfitted with a soaring, open-raftered ceiling, polished concrete floor, and large doors that open to the surrounding meadows • ceremonies beneath the porch-style Pond Pavilion or on the manicured lawn bordered by mature trees • a romantic Carriage House for the newlyweds, plus a cozy B&B for the wedding party

Fab Features: private tennis club located on the Tennessee River • shaded garden ceremonies on the private riverfront patio • the reception space affords bi-fold doors that open to a wrap-around deck

Fab Features: a sprawling Old World Spanish-style mansion set on 135 acres of rolling farmland • ceremonies on the manicured lawn overlooking the Tennessee River • fully furnished and recently upgraded guesthouses come with views of the surrounding Signal and Elder mountains

A hop, skip, and a jump from the ATL brings you to sweeping rivers, lush gardens, and serene countryside.

Fab Features: tranquil, family-owned ranch set on 200 sprawling acres • spacious open-air pavilion outfitted with high ceilings, exposed steel beams, and sparkling chandeliers • the dreamy bridal suite boasts a kitchenette, lounge, and professional-grade lighting at a makeup vanity