Georgia

How to Enjoy Sandy Springs, Georgia as a Wheelchair User

As a wheelchair user and Georgia native, I’m thrilled to share all the amazing wheelchair accessible things to do in Sandy Springs, Georgia with you. All too often, we take things in our own backyard for granted, but not this time! This vibrant city, just outside of Atlanta, offers both fun activities and some of…

12 Wheelchair Accessible Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia

By Cory Lee

Every time I visit Savannah, Georgia, I fall more in love with the city. I live only five hours away in northwest Georgia, so I’ve been lucky enough to visit Savannah many times, but each time, I discover new attractions, restaurants, and activities. And the best part? Despite Savannah being a historic city, there are…

7 Spellbinding Places That You Must Visit When In Atlanta

By Cory Lee

Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, which is the most populous state in the U.S., is famous for its historical significance just as much as it is for its industrialization and hosting the 1996 Olympics. The cost of living in Atlanta is two percent less than the national average. Are you all set to explore Atlanta?…

A Wheelchair Accessible Helen GA Travel Guide: What to Do and Where to Stay

By Cory Lee

As someone that was born and raised in the state of Georgia, you would probably think that I’ve visited the small town of Helen numerous times. After all, it’s only a two hour drive from my hometown. However, somewhat embarrassingly, I have only been to Helen twice in my life – once in high school,…

Exploring Tybee Island as a Wheelchair User: Is Tybee Island Wheelchair Accessible?

By Cory Lee

When someone thinks of the state of Georgia, I would imagine that a beautiful and wheelchair accessible beach probably doesn’t immediately come to mind. To be honest, it didn’t for me either and I’ve lived in Georgia for most of my life. . When I feel the need for some fun in the sun on…

The Ultimate Wheelchair Accessible Savannah Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay

By Cory Lee

I have lived in the state of Georgia for the majority of my life. Over the past 29 years, I’ve had some great experiences throughout Georgia, including riding a scenic train in Blue Ridge, checking out the many attractions in Atlanta, and even meeting former President Jimmy Carter in his hometown of Plains. While I…

Discovering the Best Wheelchair Accessible Atlanta Attractions with City PASS Atlanta

By Cory Lee

On my recent weekend getaway to Atlanta, Georgia with CityPASS Atlanta, I discovered something I’ve been eager to share with you: Atlanta is an awesome destination for affordable accessible attractions! I live only a couple hours from Atlanta, but sadly I haven’t visited the city as much as I probably should. I’m so focused on…

Best Hotels in Atlanta: The Historic Georgian Terrace Hotel

By Cory Lee

When I hear the words “historic hotel,” I immediately think of an old hotel that is far from accessible. Anything built prior to 1990, when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, makes me nervous and I usually only stay at newer, more modern hotels just to be safe. However, for a recent weekend getaway…

Riding the Wheelchair Accessible Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

By Cory Lee

While looking around on Groupon recently, my mom saw a deal for the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway. It is normally $40 per adult, but with the Groupon it was just $25. I thought that a train ride would be fun, but I highly doubted that it’d be wheelchair accessible. I’ve inquired about riding other trains…

How I Met President Carter (and How You Can Too)!

By Cory Lee

As my mom and I drove toward Plains, Georgia, we saw nothing but trees. No restaurants, movie theaters, shops, nothing. My first thought was “Where in the world have we traveled to and better yet, why?”. However, as soon as we entered the downtown area in Plains, I knew that we were somewhere special. Plains…