GA J:'300.Tt,, sr Ga 2>1 -t fnser-+- experience gecf>r g1a 6SUGTG01 There are more than 50 Best Western hotels conveniently located throughout Georgia. Whether you're coming to visit family, play golf or walk on the beach, there is a Best Western nearby to provide you with southern hospitality and a comfortable place to stay. For reservations, call or visit us on the Web. 1.800.311. 7978 www.bestwestemgeorgia.com The world's largest hotel chain. For every rea;;on to travel, there's a . Albany Bos1 ll'csteni Albany Mall Inn & Sui1cs AlJlens Iles! ll'o.stem Colonial Inn Atlanta Best \\'es.tern Omnada Suite Hotel - 00\mtown Best Western Inn at the Pcachtrccs Allanln Airport Arca (lla1xw11Je) )lest Western Atlanta Airi>0rt F.ast Atlantn Arca (Acworth) Best Western tl'onticr Inn At111n1a An,a (Douglasville) Best Western AHanta West Allanla Arca (Kennesaw) Best \\'estem Kennesaw Inn Atlan1n Area (Morrow) Best Western SouthlaJ.:e Inn Allanla Area (Roswell) ll,s1 ll'cstcm lloswcll Suites Atlanta Arca Northeast (Norcross) Bcsr Westen, Peachtree Corne~ Atlanta Area Northwest Bost \l'cstem llradbury SuilCS Atlnnla Aroa Soullt (Slockbridge) Best Western Atlanrn South Au!(U51U Arca (Gro,,,lown) Best We:;.tern Augusta Inn lllalr.;\'lllc Best Western MIiton Inn Braselton Best Wcstem Braselton Inn Bn1n8"1Ck Dc.;1 Westen, Brunswick Inn il)TOO Be~1 \\8Stem Inn & Suites Cairo ~st Wcsten1 Exeeuli\'e Inn Camilla Bos1 \\',-stem Courtland Club Carrollton D,st We.stern Crossroads Hotel C.,nter Chnt1anooga Arca (Fort Oi(lethorpe) Bcst ll'cs1em Baulenelll Inn Columbus 8est Western Columbus CO\ington Be.st Western White Columns lnn/Co\'ington Dalton Bost ll'cstcm Inn or Dallon Forsith Bo,i %stem lllllto1>Inn GalnCS\ille Bost ll'cstem 1.,nler Cs1 Wcs1cm llegency Inn & Sullcs Macon Best Westcm Riverside Inn llc.;t \l'cstem Inn & Suites of Macon McDonough Best ll'cstem ~lcDonougll Inn & Suilcs ~Ulledgc,illc Best Western Inn & Suites or Milledge,1lle Newnan Bost ll'cstcrn Shenandoah Inn Peachtr Ringgold Best Western llamihon Inn Rome Best \\'e:i.tern Executh-e Inn Samnnah Bos1 ll'csiem Sn\'annah Gateway Best Western Cenunl Motor Inn Bos1 Westen, Sn,,innah Historic OiSlrict St. Simons Island Best Westcm Island Inn Stone Mountain Be.'it Western Stone Mountain ThonH\.5lOR Best \\'cstem Tl1omaston Jnn Thon\SOn Bost \\'cstem l\'h11e Columns lnn/lllomson l 'oldosta Best Western King Of The Road Wann Springs Best Western White llousc Inn Warner Robins Rest Western Pe:ich Inn \Vinde.r Rest Western Executh'C Inn Each Best Westem hotel Is Independently owned end operated. O 2001 Best Westom International Inc. 14GTG01 -1--- - -- - - - -- -- Welcome - -- -- -- - ' - - - - - -- I - - - - - - - - - - - --+-- Contents Thank you for your interest in visiting Georgia. From the blue haze of the mountains to the glistening sea off the Golden Isles, our vacation possibilities will amaze you. Hike your way through dense forests among sacred Indian burial grounds. Visit Atlanta, the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., then head for the coast to learn about Georgia's early settlers in Savannah or on St. Simons Island. Hit the greens on Jekyll Island, Brasstown Valley, and other challenging PGA-rated golf courses. Stop by our many cultural attractions, including museums, theaters, and heritage sites. Enjoy the comfort of first-class resorts, or opt for a stay in an intimate bed-and-breakfast. Wherever you go, you will receive a warm welcome typical of our Southern hospitality. Join us-and experience Georgia. We look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely, I l., I I HOW TO USE THI S GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 l f FESTIVALS & EVENTS . .. . .. .. . ... . 8 l ' ATLANTA M ETRO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 GEORGIA'S COAST ................ . ......... 40 GEORGIA'S HISTORIC SOUTH .. ..... . .. 60 GEORGIA'S MOUNTAINS .. . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. .. 94 GEORGIA'S SOUTHERN RIVERS . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 128 Governor Roy E. Barnes INDEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 1-tl ~ This guide highlights Georgia's wide range of vacationing options. For a complete listing of your favorite 0 fairs and festivals, attractions, parks, and more, visit www.georgia.org. At this site, you will find compre- <.) hensive information to assist in your travels and knowledge of Georgia. The Georgia Department of ,-l w Industry, Trade and Tourism has made every attempt to assure the accuracy of the information con- ~ tained inside this publication. r 1 a11 iiiiiiiiir..ii t , For a copy of Experience Georgia Golf or the Official Family Travel Guide , call 1-800-VISIT-GA or log on to www.georgia.org. 2 1-800-VISIT-GA Disabled Individuals requiring assistance with this Information should contact: ADA Coordinator, GDITT; P.O. Box 1776, Atlanta, GA 30301-1776. TEL: 404-656-3710. FAX: 404-657-5689. TTD: 1-800-255-0056. The Georgia 2001 Travel Guide is che official travel guide for che Scace of Georgia and is published by: The Georgia Department of lndusrry, Trade & Tourism P.O. Box l 776 Atlanta, GA 30301 (404) 656-3590 1-800-VlSIT-GA www.gcorgia.org R.K. Sehgal, Commissioner Connie Neeley, Deputy Commissioner, Tourism Division Bob Harris, Assistant Depury Commissioner, Tourism Division Copyright 2001 by Southern Living, Inc., 2100 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209. All righrs reserved. No part of this public.1tion may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior wri11en permission of Southern Living, Inc. www.georgla.o rg 3 How To Use This Guide GEORG IA'S S O U T H E RN RIVERS Welcome to Georgia. This travel guide is designed to introduce you to our state and give you a useful tool for getting arou nd. Inside yo u'll find detailed transportation information, an overview of the state's five geographic regions, helpful maps, a listing of attractions and accommodations, and more. Georgia's Mountains The foothills of the Appalachian Mountains spread across the northernmost counties, giving the region a distinct flavor. The Chattahoochee National Forest, w ith more than 750,000 acres, covers much of the area. GEORGIA'S FIVE REGIONS When traveling through the state, it's helpful to think of Georgia as five different geographic regions. -V) ::c: Atlanta Metro The pulse of the New South, the ...1--< Atlanta Metro region stretches across V) nine counties. It encompasses the ::i heart of the city, as well as surround- 0 1--< ing towns and communities. ~ Georgia's Coast 0 Ninety miles of gorgeous coastline ::c: make up this region, which reaches inland to include Waycross and the Okefenokee. Savannah and the state's barrier islands are also included. Georgia's Historic South Located in the ease-central portion of the state, the Historic South gives you a glimpse into Georgia's past. Anchored by Athens, Augusta, and Macon, the area is recognized for its beautiful mansions and many his- toric landmarks. 4 Ambak 1-800-872-7245 Georgia State Parks 1-800-864-7275 Hartsfield Atlanta lntematlonal Airport 404-530-6830 Georgia Travel Information 1-800-VISITGA Passport lnfonnatlon 1-800-275-8777 Traveler's Aid 404-817-7070 EMERGENCY Georgia State Pabol 404-624-6077 (dial GSP when using a cell phone) Georgia Department of Transportation (road conditions) 1-800-265-8624 (dial DOT or #DOT whan using a cell phone) 1-80 0 -V I SIT- GA Georgia's Southern Rivers The Chattahoochee River, one of the South's most important waterways, and the Flint River define this region. These rivers created the fertile fields and influential cities that dot the area, including Columbus, Albany, and Valdosta. TOOLS Color Coding. A different color distinguishes each regional section. Colored rectangular boxes mark the edge of each page to help you identify the section. Stylized Maps. These maps provide a view of major cities and highways in the area, as well as state regions. For more detailed information, pick up The Official Tourism Highway Map at any of our Welcome Centers. Cities and Attractions. Cities in each region are listed alphabeticaUy, followed by a list of major attractions. Areas of Interest. The listings of attractions have been further d ivided into these categories: Ecotourism and Adventure, Entertainment and Attractions, Heritage, Shopping and Culture, and Sports and Recreation. Convention and Visitors Bureaus. Listed in their corresponding cities, CVBs provide brochures and pamphlets and answers to questions. GEORGIA ON-LINE For more complete information on Georgia's fairs, festivals, attractions, lodging, and golf facilities, log on to www.georgia.org. ON THE GO! MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). This public transportation system of railways www. geo rgla . org www.amerisuttes.com www.basshotels.com www.baymontinns.com www.bestwestem.com www.comfortinns.com www.courtyard.com www.crowneplaza.com www.doubletree.com www.druryinn.com www.econolodge.com www.embassysuites.com www.fairfieldinn.com www.hamptoninn.com www.hiexpress.com www.hllton.com www.hoJo.com www.hyatt.com www.Jamesoninn.com www.knlghtslnn.com www.laquinta.com www.marriott.com www.masterslnn.com www.motel6.com ::c: 0 .~.., www.omnlhotels.com 0 www.qualltytnn.com C: www.radisson.com V) www.ramada.com .tT..',l www.redroof.com www.regencysuites.com :.:.:.i.:.: V) www.renalssancehotels.com C) www.resldenceinn.com C....:. www.rttzcarlton.com C, www.sheraton.com tT'l www.shoneyslnn.com www.sleeplnn.com www.staybridge.com www.suburtJanlodge.com www.super8.com www.travelodge.com www.westin.com www.wlngatelnns.com www.wyndham.com 5 and buses services most of the metro Atlanta area. Tokens may be purchased at MARTA station entrances or at all RideStores. Call 404-848-4711. Buses. Greyhound Bus system provides transportation through most cities in Georgia. Call 1-800-231-2222, or visit www.greyhound.com. Trains. Amtrak's Southeastern Railways provide access to Georgia's larger metropolitan areas. For more information, call Southeastern Railways- Amtrak, 1-800-872-7245, or visit www.amtrak.com. :.r.rJ.:.) 1:--o w rJ) ::> 0 1:--o !l,l: 0:r: GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CE NTERS 1. Augusta (Richmond County) 1-20 West, GA/SC Line 706-737-1446 2. Columbus (Muscogee County) 1-185 & Williams Road 706-649-7455 3. Kingsland (Camden County) 1-95 North, GA/Fl Line 912-729-3253 4. l.aYonla (Franklin County) 1-85 South, GA/ SC Line 706-356-4019 5. Plains (Sumter County) U.S. Highway 280 912-824-7477 6. Ringgold (Catoosa County) 1-75 South, GA/TN Line 706-937-4211 7. Savannah (Chatham County) 1-95 South, GA/SC Line 912-963-2546 8. Sylvania (Screven County) Highway 301 912-829-3331 9. Tallapoosa (Haralson County) 1-20 East, GA/Al Line 770-574-2621 10.Valdosta (Lowndes County) I-75 North, GA/Fl Line 9 12-559-5828 11. Westpolnt (Harris County) Aug sta 1-85 North, GA/Al Line 706-645-3353 Visit our web site for more information on Georgia's destinations & attractions! www.geo r g1a . org experience ge<1>rgia Clockwise: Atlanta Ballet, Governor's Mansion, Fly Fishing in Georgia's Mountains, Grist Mill in Sparta, Augusta Masters Golf, St. Simons Island, Camping at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain 6 1 - 8OO - VISIT - GA 18GTG01 Festivals & Events This listing contains a sampling of events across the state. For a complete list of festivals and events, please visit us at www.georgia.org. 8 IO 11 12 13 14 IS 18 17 18 1t 20 2l 22 23 24 25 26 21 21 29 80 31 March 2001 12 3 4 5 8 1 8 9 10 1~ 12 1,3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 26 27 28 29 30 31 Georgia Field Trials Waynesboro; C all for dates. 706- 554-5451 21st Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Savannah; January 6-21 912-234-5502 22nd Annual Augusta Futurity & Classic Augusta; January 26-Fcbruary 3 706-823-3417 Rattlesnake Roundup Whigham;January 27 229-762-3774 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 8 9 10 u 12 13 14 Ill l6 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 21 28 Festival of Camellias Fort Valley; February 1-28 478-967-2358 8 Azalea Storytelling Festival La Grange; March 2-4 706-884- 8671 Savannah Onstage International Arts Festival Savannah; March 2-11 912-236-5745 Homestead Celebration & Grits on The Griddle Cook-Off Hazlehurst; March 3 912-375-4543 Forsythia Festival Forsyth; March 10-11 912-994-9239 Spring Celebration at Callaway Gardens Pine Mountain; mid-March thru midApril; 1-800-225-5292 www.callawaygardens.com St. Patrick's Day Celebration Savannah; March 16-18 912-525-2489 Macon International Cherry Blossom Festival Macon; March 16-25 912-751-7429 Pogofest Waycross; March 22-24 912-287-2956 1800-VISITGA Sheep to Shawl at Jarrell Plantation Juliette; March 24 478- 986-51 72 Cherry Blossom Festival Conyers; March 24-25 770-602-2606 www.conyerscherryblossom.com Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta; March 24-25 706-826-4702 Swamp Gravy Colquitt; Weekends March 9, 16, 23, 30, and April 20. Call for times. 229-758-5450 Aprll 200:1. 8 101112 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 30 Hawkinsville Harness Festival Hawkinsville; April 6-8 912- 783- 1717 Civil War Re-enactment Greensboro; April 6-7 706-453-7592 Georgia Catfish Festival & Trade Show Wrighrsville; April 7 478-864- 7200 Tallulah Falls Whitewater Festival Tallulah Falls; April 7 706-754-4318 Tallapoosa Dogwood Arts & Crafts Fair Tallapoosa; April 7-8 770-574-7436 Culloden Highland Games & Scottish Festival Culloden; April 28-29 912-994-9239 ATaste of Toccoa Toccoa; April 12 706-282-3269 Another Bloomin' Festival Metter; April 14 912-685-6988 Baxley Tree Fest Baxley; April 19-21 912-367-7731 Ogeechee River Redbreast Festival Midville; Call for date. 706-554-5451 Footsteps of the Past Indian Festival Athens; April 21-22 706- 543-8425 Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Perry; April 21-22 478- 922-8265 Oak Grove Country Fair Pine Mountain; April 21-22 706-663-4000 Renaissance Festival Fairburn; April 21-June 3 770-964- 8575 Vidalia Onion Festival Vidalia; April 26-29 912-538- 8687 Rose Festival, Show and Parade Thomasville; April 27-29 229-227- 7099 22nd Annual Twilight Festival Athens; April 27-29 706-549-6632 Georgia's Largest Sidewalk Sale Commerce; April 28-30 706-677-2108 or 1-800-638-5004 15th Annual Crawfish Festival Woodbine; April 27-28 912-576- 3211 Rlverfest Weekend Columbus; April 27-29 706- 323- 7979 Family Farm Days & Dixieland Master Cup Stock Dog Trials Hickory Flat; April 28-29 770-345-5591 Tubman Museum Pan African Festival Macon; April 29-30, May 1, 5 478-743- 8544 www.georg i a .org >-,j tr1 V, :..;.:;i > t"" V, R' l:T1 < zl:T1 ...:i V, 9 200 1 12 345 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 H 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Riverside ArtsfestBainbridge; May 2-5 229-246-4774 Twin Oaks Bluegrass Festival Hoboken; May 3-5, September 6-8 912-458-2365 Lewis Family Homecoming and Bluegrass Festival Lincolnton; May 3-5 706- 359-3767 Farm City Day Hazlehurst; May 4 912- 375-4543 Love Affair Festival Tifton; May 4-5 229- 386-3558 Splash Down to Summer Lake Lanier Islands; Opens May 5 770-932- 7200 Gnat Days Camilla; May 5 229-336- 5255 May Fest Carrollton; May 5 770- 832-6901 Down-home Day Chickamauga; May 5 706- 375- 7702 27th Annual Snellville Days Festival Snellville; May 5-6 770-985-3535; www.snellville.org Cedar Valley Arts Festival Cedartown; May 5-6 770- 684- 8760 Pine Tree Festival Swainsboro; May 5-6 478-237-2996 IO Madison In May Madison; May 5-6 706-342-4454 Old Clinton War Days Clinton; May 5-6 478- 986-3384 Great Griffin May Fling Griffin; May 5-6 770-228- 8200 Cotton Pickin' Fair Gay; May 5-6, October 6-8 706- 538- 6814 Wetlands Festival Mo rrow; May 12 770-603-4188 Cruise-In on the Square Antique Car Show Washington; May 12, September 8 706-678-7760 Glennville Sweet Onion Festival Glennville; May 12 912- 654-2515 Prater's Mill Country Fair Varnell; May 12-13, October 13-14 706-694-6455; www.pratersmill.org 11th Annual Taste of Alpharetta Alpharetta; May 17 678- 297- 6070 MayFest on the Rivers Rome; May 16 1-800-444-1834 Historical Society Spring Fling Buchanan; May 19 770-646-3509 Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival Thomson; May 19 706-597-1000 Washpot Cookout Arts & Crafts Festival Garfield; May 19 478- 763-2211 Little Brown Jug Festival Roberta; May 19 478-836- 3825 1 - 800-VIS I T-GA Rainbow Festival Gainesville; May 19-20 770-536-074 Crepe Myrtle Festival Monroe; June 9 770- 868-5137 Howard Finster Festival Summerville; May 19-20 706-857-2926 Georgia Shakespeare Festival Atlanta; June t s-November 4 404-264-0020 Hunt's Meadow Country Fair Watermelon Days Festival H iram; May 19-20 Cor dele; June 16-July 14 770- 445- 7166 229-273-1668; www.cordele-crisp-chamber.com 24th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival Adanra; May20-28 AthFest 404-8 17-6851 Athens;June 21-24 706-548-1973 Arts in the Park Blue Ridge; May 26-27 Roswell Magnolia Storytelling Festival 706- 632-2144 Roswell; Juoe 22-23 1- 800-776- 7935; 189Os Day Jamboree www.cvb.roswcll.ga.us Ringgold; May 25-27 706- 965-5201 29th Annual Winterville's Marigold Festival Wings Over South Georgia Air Show Winterville; J une 23 Douglas; May 26 706-742-2921 912-384-1873 Blueberry Festival 7th Annual Fine Arts Show & Sea Island Alma; June 29-30 Heritage Festival 912- 632-5859 St. Simons Island; May 26-27 912-638-8770 Aragon Barbeque Southworks Juried Arts Festival Watkinsville; May 26-27 706-769-4565 Aragon; June 30 770-684-6563 July 2001 'mIl -V, >-l < > June 200 1 1 2 34 5 6 r-< V, 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 R' 2 11 16 17 18 18 20 21 m 4 56 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ,o 22 23 24 2S 29 27 28 29 31 zm< 24 2S 28 27 28 29 30 >-l V, Homespun Festival Rockmart; July 13-14 Shadydale Rodeo 770-684-8760 Shadydale; Call for dates. 706-468-8994 Tobacco Sunday Nicholls;July 15 Dairy Festival 912-384-1581; Eatonton; June 2 706-485-8542 Peach Festival Byron/Fort Valley; June 8-9 478-956-2409 www . geo rg i a . org II 2001 23 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Georgia Mountain Fair H iawassee; August 1-12 706- 896-4191; www.georgia-mou ntain - fair.com Dillard Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival Dillard; August 3-4 706- 746-9936 Confederate Encampment Hanwell; August 4-5 706- 376- 8756 Brooklet Peanut Festival Brooklet; August 18 912- 842-2137 18th Annual Beach Music Festival Jekyll Island; August 17-18 1-877-453-5955 Ham Slam BBQ Contest Cuiloden; August 24-25 478-885-2340 September 200.1. 1 2 3 4 s87 a 9 10 u 1Z 18 l4 15 18 17 l8 11 20 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 Powers' Crossroads Country Fair & Art Festival Newnan; September 1-2 770-253-2011 Armuchee Bluegrass Festival Armuchec; September 1-2 1-800-444-1834 Running Water Pow-Wow Rome; September 1-2 1-800-444- 1834 Acworth Pioneer Days Acworth; September 1-3 770-974-6911 Art in the Park Marietta; September 1-3 770-429-1115 Yellow Daisy Festival Stone Mountain; September 6-9 770-498-5634 Wacofest Waco; September 8 770- 537-3314 Villa Rica Gold Rush Festival Villa Rica; September 8 770-459-3822 Battle of Tunnel Hill Re-enactment Tunnel H ill; September 8-9 1-800- 331-3258 Native American Festival Indian Springs; September 8-9 770-775-2493 Paulding Meadows Arts & Crafts Festival Dallas; September 8-9 770-445-6350 29th Annual Banks County Festival H omer; September 8-9 706-677-2108; www.bankseou ntyga.or g Cherokee Capital Fair Calhoun; September 11-15 706-625-3200 Gwinnett County Fair Lawrenceville; September 13-23 770-963-6522 Oktoberfest Helen; September 13-November 3 706- 878-2181 ; www.helenga.org Ocmulgee Indian Celebration Macon; September 15-16 478- 752-8257 Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival Augusta; September 14-16 706- 826-4 702 12 1 800 VISIT- GA Flowery Branch Fall Festival Flowery Branch; September 15 770-535-2308 Briar Creek 10K Run Sylvania; September 15 912-564- 7878 26th Annual Roselawn Arts and Crafts Festival Cartersville; September 15-16 770- 387-5007 Sunflower Festival Luthersville; September 15-16 1-800-337-1927 138th Anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga Fort Oglethorpe; September 15-16 706- 866-9241 Fine Arts Festival 2001 Dalton; September 15-J6 706-278-0168 Plains Peanut Festival Plains; September 22-23 229-824-4147 Jazz Festival Savannah; September 27-30 912-644-6400 Lavonia Fall Festival Lavonia; September 29 706-356- 8202 Catface Turpentine Festival Penal; September 29 912- 865-5657 Duluth Fall Festival Duluth; September 29-30 770-476-0240 Riverfest Canton; September 29-30 770-704-5991 Big Cedar Arts & Crafts Festival Cave Spring; September 29-30 706-777- 9949 Early American Festival Omaha; September 29 229-838-4706 www.stateparks.org www. ge orgl a. org Octobe r 2001 1 2 3 46 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Kaolin Festival Sandersville; October 1-6 912-552-3288 Cherry Log Festival Cherry Log; All Weekends in October 706-635-1933 Autumnfest at Rock City Gardens Lookout Mountain; Call for dates. 706-820-253 1 Honey Bee Festival Hahira; October 1-6 229-794-2567 Mule Round Up Guysie; October 5 912- 384-1873 Uptown Jam Columbus; October 5-7 706- 596-0111 "Il Great Locomotive Chase Festival Adairsville; October 5-7 t'l"l V...,, ...... 770-773-3451 <;,, Georgia National Fair t"" V, Perry; October 5-14 912-987-3247 R' t'l"l Rock Shrimp Festival St. Marys; October 6 < zt.'.l".,l 9 12-882-4000 V, Oliver Hardy Festival Harlem; October 6 706-556-3448 Fair on the Square Millen; October 6 478- 982-8322 13 Georgia Peanut Festival Sylvester; October 6 229-776-7718 Wildlife Festival Pelham; October 6 229-294-4924 Elisha Winn Fair Dacula; October 6-7 770-822-5 174 Autumn Weekend in Covington Covington; October 6-7 770-385-2077 Georgia Marble Festival Jasper; October 6-7 706-692-5600 Andersonville Historic Fair Andersonville; October 6-7 229-924-2558 Fair of 1850 Wescville/Lumpkin; October I !November 11 t -888-733-1850 Sorghum Festival Blairsville; October 12-14, 19-21, 26-29 706 - 745-5789 Butts County Fall Festival Jackson; October 13 770-775-2493 Okefenokee Festival Folkston; October 13 912-496-2536 Battle Re-enactment .Ionesboro; October 13-14 770-478-4800 New Salem Mountain Festival New Salem; Ocrober 13-14 70 6-398-1 988 Georgia Apple Festival Ellijay; October 13-14; 20-21 70 6- 635-7400 Hunt's Meadow Country Fair Hiram; October 13- 14 770-44 5- 7166 Prater's Mill Country Fair Varnell; October 13-14 706- 694-6455; www.pratersmill.org Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition Moultrie; Ocrober 16-1 8 229-985-1968 Big Pig Jig Vienna; October 18-20 912-268- 8275 Ossahatchee Indian Festival & Pow-Pow Hamilton; October 19-21 706-628-7653 Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival Richmond Hill; O ctober 19-21 912- 756-3444 The Brunswick Stewbilee Brunswick; October 20 229-265-4032 Mossy Creek Barnyard Festival Perry; October 20-21 478- 922- 8265 The Fair on the Square Lumpkin; October 13 912-838- 6310 White Plains Festival White Plains; October 20 706-453-7592 Yank-Reh Blues Festival Fitzgerald; October 20 1- 800-386-4642 Foxfire Fall Festival Mountain City; October 20 706-746-5828 Brementowne Festival Bremen; October 20 770 - 537-6570 Fall Crabapple Festival Crabapple; October 6 770-343- 9454 Harvest Festival Donalsonville; October 20 2 2 9- 524-2588 14 1-800-VIS I T- GA Talking Rock Heritage Days Talking Rock; October 20-21 706-276-3581 Railroad Days Manchester; October 19-20 1 - 8 00- 337-1927 Gold Rush Days Dahlonega; October 20-21 1 - 800-231- 5543; www.dahlonega.org 23rd Annual Heritage Holidays R ome; October 21-22 706-295-5576 Christmas Made in the South Columbus; October 26-28 704-847- 9480 Sweet Potato Festival lrwin; October 27 912-468-9114 Fall Festival Crawfordville; October 27 706-456- 2605 Pine Tree Festival Sparta; October 26-27 706-444-5746 Mountain Moonshine Festival Dawsonville; October 27-28 706-265-6278 l 2 3 4 5. 8 7 a B lO ll 12 13 14 IS 18 17 18 l9 20 21 22 23 Z4 Z& 28 27 28 29 30 Harvest Hoedown Warm Springs; Call for dates. J-800-337-1927 Mule Day Festival Cairo; November 3 912-377-6853 35th Annual Deer Festival Monticello; November 3 706- 468- 8994 www.georgia.org 18th Annual Hunter Harvest Arts and Crafts Show Douglasville; November 3-4 770- 920-3007 Warren County Sportsman's Festival Warrenton; November 10 706- 465- 9604 Harvest Moon Arts & Crafts Festival Statesboro; November 10-11 912-489- 1869 Beaver Creek @ Ivey Station Ivey; November 10-11 423-430-3396 Fest of Ville Milledgeville; N ovember 10-11 478-452-4687; www.festofville.com 1st Annual "Country Hands" Crafts & Hand Made Festival Midway; November 10-11 9 12- 884-7008 Drums Along the Altamaha Darien; November 10-11 912-437-4770 Swine Time Festival Climax; November 24 229-246-0910 December 2001 2 345878 9 i0lll21314 15 18 l7 l8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Because of the changing nature of holiday events, we've included the complete list of December events on our Web site, www.georgia.org. Centennial Olympic Park, downtown Bright Lights, Bigger City Atlanta is a booming city, with a pop- l ulation approaching 4 million. And it has big-city attractions to match. Among these are the world-class High Museum of Art; Centennial Olympic Park and the Fountain of Rings, which com- memorate the 1996 Olympic Games; major league baseball, football, basketball, and hockey teams; renowned sympho- ny, opera, and ballet; a burgeoning theater scene (including the historic Fox Theatre); the fun and funky Coca-Cola Museum; and one of the liveliest and most innovative 18 1 -8 00 -VIS IT- GA dining scenes found in the country. em side of Atlanta In this city of immigrants from all to the eastern side, over the country and from across the offering canoeing world, you can find any cuisine you and rafting. It's 1.3 desire. From downtown to midtown miles to the top of - l t""' to the International Corridor in Stone Mountain, but z Chamblee, dining has become one of the most popular sports in Atlanta this is not the only granite mountain around. A ranger-guided hike up Panola Mountain State >-i a : (equaling even the Braves at times). Conservation Park, just southeast ['T1 -l Rivaling dining as the city's top of downtown, reveals an abundance ::,::, 0 sport is shopping. Some of the most of rare plants and wildflowers. Area sophisticated shopping in the coun- birders claim the songs are even try is right here. From massive maUs sweeter at Kennesaw Mountain to tucked-away upscale shopping National Battlefield, and animal streets, there is no lack of variety in lovers may want to visit Yellow price or product. River Game Ranch in Lilburn. You also can find a deep and abiding history beneath all the bustle: The Entertainment and Attractions Margaret Mitchell House, which With so much to do in Atlanta, it's honors the author of Gone With hard to know where to start. So why the Wind; Stone Mountain, where not begin at Centennial Olympic the heroes of the Confederacy gallop; Park, right in the heart of the city? the uplifting (and heartbreaking) This green space, one of the most Martin Luther King, Jr. National accessible and visible legacies to the Historic Site; and the Carter 1996 Summer Olympics, is a gather- Presidential Center. The smalJ towns ing place for all people. that ring Atlanta-RosweU, Marietta, Just across the street is the interna- Decatur, Stone Mountain, Jonesboro, tionally famous CNN Center, which Newnan, McDonough, Douglasville, houses restaurants and gift shops and Fayetteville-tug at the heart- and offers a behind-the-scenes tour strings with their small-town com- of CNN's production facilities . forts, shopping discoveries, historic Attached is the new Philips Arena, homes, and welcoming ways. home to the city's professional hock- You can find it all here-golf courses, ey and basketball teams. The build- amusement parks, one of the finest ing's great steel rafters spell out Atlanta zoos-a crnly international cultural on one side and CNN on the other. mix in a city of limitless opportunities. Atlanta is also headquarters to the Ecotourism and Adventure world's favorite soft drink. The World of Coca-Cola toasts the sug- Maybe adventure is not the first ary elixir with three floors of displays. thing that comes to mind when you Don't miss nearby Underground think of Atlanta, but outdoors Atlanta, a three-level area of shops, enthusiasts surely will want to restaurants, street performers, and explore the many possibilities. The nightspots. Chattahoochee River National For beautiful blooms, visit the Recreation Area follows a 48-mile Atlanta Botanical Garden, perched stretch that meanders from the west- on 30 acres overlooking midtown's www.georgla . org Piedmont Park. The newest feature Margaret Mitchell House & is a 2-acre Children's Garden. Kids Museum in midtown Atlanta cele- arc also wild about Zoo Atlanta and brates the book's author. the giant pandas from China. Thrill Moreland was home to author seekers make Six Flags Over Georgia Erskine Caldwell and syndicated a priority. T here's also White Water columnist Lewis Grizzard. Little and American Adventures amuse- Manse, Caldwell's home, is open for ment park in Mariena. tours; plus there's a small museum And don' t forget Stone Mountain honoring G rizzard. just east of downtown Atlanta. The One of the most 3,200-acre resort offers a t 9th-century plan- =i Al haretta ~ compeUing places in all of Atlanta tation, gristmill, train, riverboat, ,II RAAV'ell Duluth is the Martin Luther King, crafts shops, a ~.. 85 J r. National lake, beach, and golf courses. Heritage Douglasville Stone Mountain Decatur 20 Historic Site, where visitors can walk in the footsteps of the Once a mere stop at the end Atianta Jonesboro slain Civil Rights leader. The Carter of a railroad, Atlanta has grown into one of the Newnan McDo ough P r es i dent i a l Center pays homage to another fine Georgian. Former largest and President Jimmy Carter most influential and wife Rosalynn set up the center cities in the nation. Still, to address the issues of health, democ- the city remembers its history well. racy, and urban revitalization. For a great overview, start your tour at the Atlanta H istory Center in Shopping and Culture Buckhead. This museum chronicles Not only does Atlanta have the best the area from its American Indian shopping in Georgia, but it also has roots to the city's emergence on the some of the best in the country. international stage. Atlanta also Lenox Square and Ph ipps Plaza are played a pivotal role in the Civil War. perennial favorites, but visitors will Visitors reflect on the heavy fighting that led up to the Battle of Atlanta at the Kennesaw Mou ntain National Battlefield and the Ken nesaw C ivil War M useu m. And the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum remembers that event in a five-story panoramic painting. In C layton County, the setting for Gone With the Wind, Stately Oaks Plantation shows life as it was before the war (and before Hollywood). The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site 20 1 -8 00 - VI S IT- GA open-air concerts. Arts patrons also enjoy the Atlanta Oper a and the .>. Atlanta Ballet, the t oldest continually operating dance company .z>. in the country; plus, there arc more > than 60 d ifferent theater companies in town. The historic Fox T heatre, ..~ tT renowned for its opulent Middle ::= 0 Eastern architectural style, is one of the most used stages in town. The kid-friendly Center for Puppetry A rts features special performances, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra plus workshops for those interested in creating their own puppet magic. want to check out Perimeter Mall off 1-285 and the new Mall of Georgia in Buford. Serious shoppers rave about Miami C ircle and Bennett Street, two Don't miss Marietta's Theatre in the Square or Spivey H all, on the campus of C layton State College and University in Morrow. areas brimming with merchandise. Sports and Recreation Within the city, Virginia H ighlan ds, Vinings, and Little Five Points feature interesting shops, art galleries, and boutiques all begging to be explored. Don't miss shopping the town squares in charming Marietta and up-and-coming Decatur, or the thriving arts colonies in Buford and Acworth. Bargain hunters may also want to visit the Shops of Crabapple in Alpharetta, Fairbu rn for antiq ues, and Tanger Outlet Center in Locust Grove. While the shopping is super, Atlanta is also the cultural capital of the South. The Woodruff Arts Center is the heart of the arts scene. Here you'll find the renowned H igh Museum of Art, which in recent years has produced a series of blockbuster exhibits. It's also home to the Atlanta Sym phony Orchestra and the Alliance T heatre. On starry summer nights, the symphony moves to the Chastain Park Amphitheater for Atlanta now bills itself as the "sports capital of the world"-and with good reason. It's one of only a handful of major cities that have a team in all four major professional sports leagues: the Braves for baseball, Falcons for football, Hawks for basketball, and Thrashers for hockey. The Peachtree Road Race, a t0k run held every July 4th, draws more than 50,000 competitors. With more than 70,000 members, the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association is one of the largest in the country. Horse lovers will want to visit the In Your Dreams Farm Inc. equestrian center in Alpharetta, and race fans can experience the thrill of NASCAR at the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. The Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame is a hot spot located at Turner Field for visitors who want to share in the glory of our national pastime or just brush up on their baseball history. www .ge orgla .org ll Travel Directory ]f you think Georgia is just bare feet and cutoffjeans, then you haven't been to Atlanta lately. 53 malls IO choose from. Upscale, outlet and quaint antique villages. Hear the music. Music Midtown. Atlanta Jazz Festival. Montreaux Music Festival. Celebrate heritage. King Weck. Cyclorama. Oakland Cemetery. The Swan House. The Atlanta History Center. Bulloch Hall in Roswell. Historic downtown Jonesboro. Stone Mountain. Kennesaw Mountain. Pick your favorite sports . Braves. l-lawks. Falcons. Atlanta Motor Speedway. Ru,~ the Peachtree. Rollerblade at Piedmont Park. Bike from downtown IO Stone Mounrn111. Feast on soul food. Barbecue. Sweet tea. T he Varsity. Italian. Mexican. Mediterranean. Jamaican. Indian. Sushi. Asian. Dive into the arts. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The High Museum. The Fox T heatre, Georgia Shakespeare Festival. Theater in the Square. Local galleries. Bring your shoes-tennis, running, dancing and dress. You'll need every pair. Step into Georgia. We're everything you expected-and more. experienc~ ge0 rgia 4GTG01 ___/ Visit www.georgia.org or call 1-800-visit-GA AC W O =R,.T..""H'"..c-_ _ _..,....____,,.,... A Main Street City ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Acworth, A Main Street City: 4367 Senator Russell Square, (30101); 770-974-8813. www.acworth.org. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Acworth Beach at Cauble Park: 4425 Beach St., (30101); 770-974-3112. www.acworth.org. Holiday Marina: 5989 Groovers Landing Rd., (30102); 770-974-2575. :t INFORMATION Acworth Visitor Information Center: 4367 Senator Russell Square, (30101); 770-974 7626. www.acworth.org. ALPHARETTA If#, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center: 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., (30022); 770-360-8844. ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS The Cooler & Alpharetta Family Skate Center: 10800 Davis Dr., (30004); 770-649-6600. www.cooler.com. 4 SHOPPING & CULTURE North Point Mall: 1000 N. Point Cir., (30022); 770-740-9273. www.mallibu.com. Shops of Crabapple: Hwys. 149 and 9; 678297-0102. :t INFORMATION Alpharetta Convention & Visitors Bureau: 3060 Royal Blvd. S., Suite 145, (30022); 678-2972811, 1-800-294-0923. www.alpharettaCl/b.com. Alpharetta Welcome Center: 20 N. Main St., (30004); 678-297-0102, 1-800-294-0923. ATLANTA If#, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Piedmont Park/ Piedmont Park Conservancy: Piedmont Ave. and 14th St., 400 Park Dr., (30309); 404-875-7275. ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS AUanta Botanical Garden: 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE., (30309); 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanical.org. Atlanta Preservation Center Guided Walking Tours: 537 Peachtree St., (30308); 404-8762041. www.preserveatlanta.com. CNN Center/ CNN Studio Tours: One CNN Center, Marietta St., (30303), 404-827-2704, 404827-2300. www.cnn.com/studiotour. Centennial Olympic Park: 220 International Blvd., (30313); 404-223-4412. www.centennialpark.com. Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta/Monetary Museum: 104 Marietta St. NW., (30303-2713); 404-521-8764. www.frbatlanta.org. Six Flags Over Georgia: See Austell. The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum: 441 Freedom Pkwy., (30307); 404-331-0296. Turner Field Tours: 755 Hank Aaron Dr., (30315); 404-614-2311. www.turnerfield.com Underground Atlanta: 50 Upper Alabama St., Suite 007, (30303); 404-523-2311. www.underatl.com. World of Coca-Cola: 55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., (30303); 404-676-5151. Zoo Atlanta: 800 Cherokee Ave. SE., (30315); 404-624-5600. www.zooatlanta.org. I HERITAGE APEX Museum: 135 Auburn Ave. NE., (30312); 404-521-2739. www.apexmuseum.org. Atlanta Cyclorama: 800-C Cherokee Ave. SE., (30315); 404-624-1071. www.bcaatlanta.org. Atlanta History Center: 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., (30305); 404-814-4000. www.atlantahistory.net. Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design: www.georgla.org 285 Peachtree Center Ave., Marquis II Tower. (30303); 404-688-2467. www.celebrateart.com. Auburn Avenue Research Library: 101 Auburn Ave. NE., (30303); 404-730-4001. Fernbank Museum of Natural History: 767 Clifton Rd., (30307); 404-378-0127. www.fernbank.edu. Georgia Department of Archives & History: 330 Capitol Ave. SE., (30334); 404-651-6469. www.sos.state.ga.us/archives. Georgia Capitol Museum: 431 State Capitol, (30334); 404-656-2846. www.sos.state.ga.us. Georgia State Capitol: 206 Washington St, Capitol Square, (30334); 404-656-2844. www.sos.state.ga.us/. Governor's Mansion: 391 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW., (30305); 404-261-1776. www.ganet.org. Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center of African American Art: 503 Peeples St., SW., (30310); 404-752-8730. www.hammondshouse.org The Herndon Home: 587 Univ. Pl. NW., (30314); 404-581-9813. www.theherndonhome.org. Historic Oakland Cemetery: 248 Oakland Ave., (30312); 404-658-6019. www.oaklandcemetery.com. The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change: 449 Auburn Ave., (30312); 404524-1956. www.thekingcenter.org Margaret Mitchell House and Museum: 990 Peachtree St., (30309); 404-249-7012. www.gwtw.com Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site: 450 Auburn Ave. NE., (30312); 404-331-6922. www.nationalparkbooks.org Omenala-Griot Afrocentric Teaching Museum: 337 Dargan Pl. SW., (30310), 404-755-8403. Philips Arena Tours: 404-827-2300. www.philipsarena.com. Rhodes Hall: 1516 Peachtree St. NW., (30309); 404-885-7800. www.georgiatrust.org. Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking: 500 10th St NW., IPST Bldg., (30318); 404-894-6663. www.lPST.edu/amp. SciTrek-Georgia's Technology Adventure: 395 Piedmont Ave., (30308); 404-522-5500. Wl'IW.SCitrek.org. Spelman College Museum of Fine Arts: 350 Spelman Ln. SW., (30314}; 404-215-2582. Sweet Auburn Historic District: Auburn Ave., (30328); 404-525-0205. lvWW.sweetaubum.com. The Wren's Nest House Museum: 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW., (30310); 404- 753-7735. iQ's SHO PPI NG & CU LTU RE African Pride Art Gallery: 84 Lower Alabama St., Suite 194, (30303); 404-523-7755. AllianceTheatre: 1280 Peachtree St. NE., (30309); 404-733-5000. www.alliancetheatre.org. Atlanta Life Insurance Company Art Collection: 100 Auburn Ave. NE., (30303), 404-659-2100 www.aUantalife.corn. The Atlanta Opera: 728 W. Peachtree St. NW., (30308-1139); 404-881-8801. WIVW.atlantaopera.org. Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: 1280 Peachtree St., (30309); 404-733-5000, 404-733-4649. www.aUantasymphony.org. Callanwolde Fine Arts Center: 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE., (30306); 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org. Center for Puppetry Arts: 1404 Spring St. at 18th, (30309); 404-873-3391. www.puppet.org. Cobb Galleria Centre: Two Galleria Pkwy., (30339); 770-955-8000. www.cobbgalleria.com. Cumberland Mall: 1000 Cumberland Mall, (30339); 770-435-2206. www.mallibu.com. The Fox Theatre: 660 Peachtree St. (30365); 404-881-2100. www.foxtheatre.org. High Museum of Art: 1280 Peachtree St NE., (30309); 404-733-4400. www.high.org. High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Galleries: 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., (30303); 404-577-6940. www.high.org. King Plow Arts Center: 887 W. Marietta St NW., (30318); 404-885-9933. Kubatana Gallery: 1841 Peachtree Rd., (30309); 404-355-5764. www.kubatana.com Lenox Square Mall: 3393 Peachtree Rd. NE., (30326); 404-233-6767. WIVW.shopsimon.com. Level 2 Fine Arts: 385 Marietta St. NE., (30313); 404-522-8477. www.level2arts.com. Mall at Peachtree Center: 225 Peachtree Center, (30303); 404-654-1296. www.peachtreecenter.com/mall. Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University: 571 S. Kilgo St., (30322); 404-727-4282. www.emory.edu/CARLOS. Perimeter Mall: 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., (30346); 770-394-4270. Phipps Plaza: 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE., (30326); 1-800-810-7700. www.shopsimon.com. Rialto Center for the Performing Arts: 80 Forsyth St., (30303); 404-651-1234. www.rialtocenter.org. Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center: 1280 Peachtree St. NE., (30309); 404-733-5000. www.woodruffcenter.org South Dekalb Mall: 2801 Candler Rd., (30034); 404-241-2431. Youth Art Connection: 63 Auburn Ave. NE., (30303); 404-614-6233. ',r' SPORTS & RECREATION Atlanta Braves: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron Dr., (30315); 404-522-7630. 1 -8OO - VI SIT-GA www.atlantabraves.com. ~ SHO PPING & CULTU RE Atlanta Falcons: One Georgia Dome Dr., (30313- Shop Historic Buford Arts Colony 1504); 404-249-6400. WIYW.atlantafalcons.com. The Mall of Georgia at Mill Creek: 3333 Buford Atlanta Hawks: Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., Dr., (30519); 678-482-8788. www.shopsimon.com. (30303); 404-827-3800. www.atlantahawks.com. > Atlanta Thrashers: Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., :j I NFOR MATION >-I r< (30303); 404-827-5300. www.atlantathrashers.com. Army Corps of Engineers Visitors Center: 1050 Buford Dam Rd., (30518); 770-945-9531. z > Braves Museum: Turner Field, 755 Hank Aaron www.sam.usace.army.miljop/ rec/lanier. Dr., (30315); 404-614-2310. >-I > Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area: 1978 Island Ford Pkwy., (30350); 770-3998070. www.nps.gov/chat.com. CHAMBLEE ~ SHOPPI NG & CU LTURE s= l:T1 >-I ;d ~ I NFO RMATI ON Chamblee's Antique Row: 3519 Broad St., 0 (30341); 770-455-4751. Atlanta Hartsfield International Airport: 6000 N. Terminal Pkwy., (30320); 404-530-6600. WIYW.atlanta-airport.com. Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce: 235 International Blvd., (30303); 404-880-9000. www. metroatlantachamber.com. Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau: 233 Peachtree St., Suite 100 NE., (30003); 404521-6600, 1-800-285-2682. www.aUanta.com. Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau: One Galleria Pkwy., (30339); 678-303-2622, 1-800451-3480. www.cobbcvb.com. Georgia State Park Golf Courses: (30334); 404656-3530, 1-800-434-0982. Wlvw.gastateparks.org. Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites: 205 Butler St., Suite 1354, Floyd Tower E. (30334); 404656-3530, 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. COLLEGE PARK A Main Street City ~ SHOPPING & CU LTUR E College Park, A Main Street City: P.O. Box 87137, (30337); 404-767-1537. DECATUR 'f HER ITAGE Historic Complex of DeKalb Historical Society: 720 W. Trinity Pl., (30030); 404-373-1088. WWlv.dekalbhistory.org. Old Courthouse on the Square: 101 E. Court Square, (30030); 404-373-1088. www.dekalbhistory.org. i(s SHOPPING & CU LTURE MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority}: 2424 Piedmont Rd. NE., (30324); 404-848-4711. www.itsmarta.com. Southeast Tourism Society: 3400 Peachtree Rd. NE., Suite 725, (30326); 404-364-9847. www.southeasttourism.org. Underground Atlanta Welcome Center: 65 Upper Alabama St. at Underground, (30083); 404577-2148. Downtown Decatur: 100 E. Trinity Place, (30030); 404-371-8386. North Dekalb Mall: 2050 Lawrenceville Hwy., (30033); 404-320-7960. www.mallibu.com. Your DeKalb Farmer's Market: 3000 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. , (30030); 404-377-6400. WIVW.dekalbfarmersmarket.com. ~ I NFORMATI ON AUSTELL if! EN TERTAI NMENT & ATT RACTI ONS Six Flags Over Georgia: 775 Riverside Pkwy., (30168); 770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com. Atlanta's Dekalb Convention & Visitors Bureau: 750 Commerce Dr., Suite 200, (30030); 404378-2525, 1-800-999-6055. w1iw.atlantasdekalb.org. Decatur Downtown Development Authority: 100 E. Trinity Pl., (30030); 404-371-8386, 371-8262. BUFORD 'I HERITAGE Lanier Museum of Natural History: 2601 Buford Dam Rd., (30518); 770-932-4460. www.ca.gwinnettga.us D OUGLAS IL E A Main Street City IQ'~ SHOPPI NG & CU LTU RE Cultural Arts Center: 8652 Campbellton St, (30134); 770-949-2787. 1vww.artsdougbis.org. College Park, A Main Street City: P.O. Box 219, (30133); 770-947-5920. www. georg i a . org ~- INFORMATION Douglas County Chamber of Commerce: 2145 Slater Mill Rd.. (30135); 770-942-5022. Douglasville Local Welcome Center: 6694 E. Broad St., (31034); 770-947-5920. DU TH I HERITAGE Southeastern Railway Museum: 3595 Peachtree Rd., (30096); 770-476-2013. www.srmduluth.org. SHOPPING & CULTURE Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 100 (30155); 770-6234966. www.gwinnettciviccenter.com. Gwinnett Place Mall: 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd., (30096); 770-476-5160. The Hudgens Center for the Arts: 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, (30097); 770-623-6002. www.hudgenscenter.org. :j- INFORMATION Gwinnett Convention and Visitors Bureau: 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Suite 200, (30097); 770-6233600, 1-888-494-6638. www.gcvb.org. Starr's Mill Scenic Stop: Hwy. 75 at Hwy. 85; 7 7 0-46 1-9983. Ji HERITAGE Fayette County Historical Society: 195 Lee St., (30214); 770-716-6020. The Historical Fayette County Courthouse: Hwy. 54 and Hwy. 85; 770-461-9983. www.fayettechamber.org. '1J SHOPPING & CULTURE Fayetteville, AMain Street City: 240 S. Glynn St, (30214); 770-461-6029. :I-- INFO RMATION Fayette County Chamber of Commerce: 200 Courthouse Square, (30214); 770 461-9983. www.fayettechamber.org. K ~ SH OPPING & CULTURE Georgia State Farmer's Market: 16 Forest Pkwy., (30297); 404-366-6910. www.agr.state.ga.us. GRANT I LE E OINT A Main Street City I HERITAG E National Archives & Records Administration Southeast Region: 1557 St. Joseph Ave., (30344); 404-763-7477. www.nara.gov. FAIRB RN I HERITAGE Fairburn City Cemetery: W. Broad St., South of Business District. Grave of First Woman Sheriff of Georgia: Fairburn City Cemetery: W. Broad St., (30123). Old Campbell County Courthouse: E. Broad St. and Cole St., (30213). ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE ~ ENTERTAI NMENT & ATTRACTIONS Historic Grantville Driving Tour: 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr., (30220); 770-254-2629. HAMPTON ,- ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Newman Wetlands Center: 2755 Freeman Rd., (30228); 770-603-5606. www.ccwal.com. ,r SPORTS & RECREATION Atlanta Motor Speedway: 1500 Hwy. 19-41 S., (30228); 770-946-4211. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Historical & Hysterical Tours: 104 N. Main St., (30236); 770-477-8864. Downtown Antique Shops Southside Theatre Guild: 20 W. Campbellton St., (30213); 770-969-09.56. www.stgplays.com. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Clarence Duncan Memorial Park: 6000 Rivertown Rd., (30213); 770-306-3136. FAYE VILLE A Main Street City I HER ITAGE Antique Funeral Museum: 168 N. McDonough St., (30236); 770-478-7211. www.popedixon.com. Road To Tara Museum: 104 N. Main St., (30236); 770-478-4800. www.ccps.ga.net. Stately Oaks Plantation: 100 Carriage Ln., (30237); 770-473-0197. www.gwtw-Jonesboro.org. Warren House: 102 W. Mimosa Dr., (30236); 770-477-8864 . 1i ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ;i.6 1-8OO-VISIT-GA '1J SHOPPING & CULTURE The Greenhouse: 139 College St., (30236); 770478-1433. Margaret Mitchell Playhouse: 168 McDonough St., (30236); 770-478-4800. ,r SPORTS & RECREATION The Beach at Clayton County International Park: 2300 Hwy. 138 SE., (30236); 770-477-3766. www.thebeachccit.com. Blalock Reservoir and Lake Shamrock: 2610 Shamrock Rd., (30236); 770-961-2 130. www.ccwal.com. =t I NFORMATION Clayton County Chamber of Commerce: 4220 International Pkwy., Suite 100, (30354) 404608-2770. www.claytoncham.org. Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 1-75, Exit 233, 104 N. Main St., (30236); 770-478-4800, 1-800-6627827. www.gwtw.ga. KENNESAW I HERITAGE Kennesaw Civil War Museum: 2829 Cherokee St., (30144); 770-427-2117. www.thegeneral.org. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park: 905 Kennesaw Mtn. Dr., (30152); 770-427-4686. www.nps.gov. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Town Center at Cobb: 400 Ernest W. Barrett Pkwy. NW., (30144); 770-424-0915. ,r SPORTS & RECREATION SpeedZone: 3005 George Busbee Pkwy., (30144); 770-514-8081. www.speedzone.com. LAWRENCEVILLE I HERITAGE Gwinnett Historic Courthouse: 185 Crogan St, (30045); 770-822-5450. Gwinnett Historical Society: 185 Crogan St., (30245); 770-822-5174. Gwinnett History Museum: 455 S. Perry Dr., (30045); 770-822-5178. www.mysteryvalley.com. LILBUR N ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Old Town Lilburn: 93 Main St., (30047); 770279-1300. www.lilburn.com. Yellow River Game Ranch: 4525 Hwy. 78, (30047), 770-972-6643. www.yellowrivergameranch.com. LITHIA SPRI NGS 1i ENTERTAI NMENT & ATTRACT IONS Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park: Mt Vernon Rd.; 770-732-5871. www.gastateparks.org. MARIETTA ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Brumby Hall & Gardens: 500 Powder Springs St., (30064); 770-427-2500. Marietta Walking and Driving Tour: 4 Depot St., (30060); 770-429-1115. www.mariettasquare.com. I HERITAGE Historic Village at Life University: 1269 Barclay Cir., (30060); 770-428-2600. www.life.edu. Marietta Fi re Museum: 112 Haynes St., (30060); 770-794-5460 Marietta Museum of History: One Depot St., Suite 200, (30060); 770-528-0430. Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art: 30 Atlanta St., (30060);770-528-1444. Marietta National Cemetery: Cole St. and Washington Ave., (30060); 770-429-1115. Root House Museum: 145 Denmead St., (30060); 770-426-4982. llil:J SHOPPING & CULTURE Marietta Square: Downtown; 770-429-1115. www.mariettasquare.com. Theatre in the Square: 11 Wh itlock Ave., (30064); 770-422-8369. www.theatreinthesquare.com. \"' SPORTS & RECREATION American Adventures: 250 N. Cobb Pkwy., (30062); 770-424-9283. www.whitewaterpark.com. White Water Park: 250 N. Cobb Pkwy., (30062); 770-424-9283. www.whitewaterpark.com. :j- I NFOR MATION Marietta Welcome Center and Visitors Bureau: 4 Depot St., (30060); 770-429-1115, 1-800835-0445. www.mariettasquare.com. MCDO NOUGH 1i ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Historic Courthouse Square: One Courthouse Sq., (30253); 770-957-5786. Old Post Office C.D. Polk Annex: 34 Covington St., (30253). 4 SHOPPING & CULTURE Peachtree Peddlers Flea Market and Antique Center: 1-75, Exit 221, (30253); 770-914-2269, 1-888-661-3532. www_g e orgla -o rg ,....... Ragg Tyme Antique Market: 54 Covington St, (30253); 770-914-6000, 770-898-0000. ~ INFORMATION Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 1709 Hwy. 20 W., (30253); 770-957-5786. www.henrycounty.com. MORELAND I HERITAGE Erskine Caldwell Birthplace: 7 Main St., The Little Manse, Moreland Town Square, (30259); 770-251-4438. Historic Moreland: Main St; 770-251-3428. Lewis Grizzard Museum and The Potter at Work: 2769 Hwy. 29 S., (30259); 770-304-1490. Old Mill Museum: 7 Main St., (30259); 770251-4438. M RROW ,- ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Reynolds Nature Preserve: 5665 Reynolds Rd., (30260); 770-603-4188. '11 SHOPPING & CULTURE Southlake Mall: 1000 Southlake Mall, (30260); 770-961-1050. www.malllbu.com. Spivey Hall: Clayton College and State University, 5900 N. Lee St, (30260); 770-961-3683. www.spiveyhall.org. NEWNAN AMain Street City ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Bushy Creek Farm: 815 Herring Rd., (30265); 770-251-6026. www.bushycreekfarm.com. Historic Driving Tour of Homes-Newnan: 30 Temple Ave., (30263); 770-251-0207. Tour with Elizabeth: 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr. (30220); 770-254-2629. I HERITAGE Catalpa Plantation: 2295 Old Poplar Rd., (30263); 1-800-697-1835. Male Academy Museum: 30 Temple Ave., (30263); 770-251-0207. Oak Grove Plantation & Gardens: 4537 N. Hwy. 29, (30265); 770-463-3010. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Newnan, A Mai n Street City: 1 La Grange St., Carnegie Library, (30264); 770-254-3703. Newnan Community Theatre Company: 24 1st Ave., (30263); 770-683-6282. Rockin' B Antiques & Collectibles: 2025 Hwy. 154, (30265); 770-253-8730. ~ INFORMATI ON Coweta County Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Center: 100 Walt Sanders Memorial Dr., (30265); 770-254-2629, 1-800-826-9382. 11ww.coweta.ga.us. Newnan-Coweta Chamber of Commerce: 23 Bullsboro Dr., (30264); 770-253-2270. 1vww.ncchamber.org. PALMETTO ,- ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Cochran Mill Nature Center: 6300 Cochran Mill Rd., (30268); 770-306-0914. POWDER SPRINGS \ SPORTS & RECREATIO N Sun Valley Beach: 5350 Holloman Rd., (30127); 770-943-5900. www.sunvalleybeach.com. R X I HERITAGE Rex Mill: Rex Rd., (30237); 404-608-2762. R WELL A Main Street City ,_ ECOTOU RISM & ADVENTURE Chattahoochee Nature Center: 9135 Willeo Rd., (30075); 770-992-2055. www.chattnaturecenter.com. Chattahoochee River Trail System: 617 Atlanta St., (30075); 770-640-3253, 770-641-3705. 1'\ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Historic Roswell Tours: 617 Atlanta St., (30075); 1-800-776-7935. Roswell Ghost Talk-Ghost Walk: 60 King St., (30075); 770-587-3660. I HERITAG E Historic Bulloch Hall: 180 Bulloch Ave., (30075); 770-992-1731. Lost Mill Workers of Roswell: Old Mill Par1<; 770640-3253, 1-800-776-7935. Teaching Museum-North Fulton County Schools: 791 Mimosa Blvd., (30075); 770-552-6339. www.teachingmuseum.com. Roswell Historical Society: 617 Atlanta St. Lower level, (30075); 770-992-1665. Roswell Research library & Archives: 950 Forrest St., (30075); 770-594-6405. Smith Plantation Home: 935 Alpharetta St., (30075); 770-641-3978. 28 1-800 - VI SI T- GA 4-i SHOPP ING & CU LTURE \ SPORTS & RECREATION Art Galleries of Historic Roswell: Historic Grandmother's Garden & Pathways of Gold Park: Roswell; 770-640-3253, 1-800-776-7935. Main St.; 770-254-2629. www.cvb.roS\vell.ga.us. Georgia Ensemble Theatre: 950 Forrest St., SMYR :> (30075); 770-641-1260. WW11.get.org. Roswell, A Main Street City: 38 Hill St., Suite 30, (30075); 770-640-3250. I HERITAGE Concord Covered Bridge: 2 miles SW. of Smyrna ,-j r' z > Roswell Cultural Arts Center: 950 Forrest St, on Concord Rd., (30060); 770-434-6600. (30075); 770-594-6232. www.rosweu.ga.us\cac. ,-j > Shops of Historic Roswell: RoS\vell Historic t INFORMATION ~ District; 770-640-3253, 1-800-776-793 5. City of Smyrna: 2800 King St., (30080); 770- t,1 ,-j www.cvb.roswell.ga.us. 434-6600. www.ci.smyrna.ga.us. :;:.I ~ SPORTS & RECREATION STOCKBRIDGE 0 Andretti's Speed Lab: 11000 Alpharetta Hwy., (30076); 770-992-5688. 1'\ EN TERTAINMENT & ATTRACTI ONS www.andrettispeedlab.com Startlme Entertainment Center: 608 Holcomb Bridge Rd., (30076); 770-993-5411. Village Playhouses of Roswell: 633 Holcomb Bridge Rd., (30076); 770-998-3526. Panola Mountain State Conservation Park: 2600 Hwy. 155 SW., (30281); 770-389-7801. www.gastatepar1 www.arlingtonhospitality.com: >-j t"" Holiday Inn Express: Exit 16; 1200 Winchester Pkwy., (30080); 770-333-9910, 1-800-465-4329. Holiday Inn Express-Galleria Centre: 2855 Spring Hill Pkwy., (30080); 770-435-4990, 1-800 > z 465-4329. Microtel Inn-Smyrna/Atlanta: 5300 S. Cobb Dr., (30080); 404-799-7000, 1-800-771-7171. www.microtel.com. >-j > :s: t'1 .,SNELLVILLE >-j ::,:i Camden Suites: 1784 Presidential Circle, (30078); 770-982-5250, 1-800-342-5412. 0 www.camdensuites.com. /ill STOCKBRIDGE AmeriHost Inn-Eagle's Landing: 100 N. Park Ct., (30281); 770-507-6500. www.amerihost.com. Best Western: 3509 Hwy. 138, (30281); 770-474-8771. Days Inn & Suites: 7385 Hanover Pkwy. N., (30281); 770-507-4440, 1-800-544-8313. Holiday Inn Express: 7395 Davidson Circle E., (30281); 770-474-0555, 1-800-465-4329. Motel 6: 7233 Davidson Pkwy., (30281); 770-389-1142, 1-800-466-8356. Ramada Limited: 7265 Davidson Pkwy. N., (30281); 770-474- 1700, 1-888-298-2054. Shoney's Inn: 110 Hwy. 138, (30281); 770-389-5179, 1-800-222-2222. Super 8 Motel: 1451 Hudson Bridge Rd., (30281); 770-474-5758. ~STONE MOUNTAIN Days Inn: 2006 Glenn Club Dr. & Hwy. 78 E., (30087); 770-879-0800, 1-800-544-8313. Holiday Inn Express: 1790 E. Park Place Blvd., (30087); 770-465-8847, 1-800-465-4329. Marriott Evergreen Conference Resort: 4021 Lakeview Dr., (30083); 770-879-9900, 1-800-228- 9290. www.evergreenresort.com. Silver Hill Manor Bed & Breakfast: 1037 Main St, (30083); 770-879-6800, 1-888-381-5808. www.silverhillmanor.com Stone Mountain Inn: Stone Mtn. Park, 1058 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (30083); 770-469-3311. The Village Inn Bed & Breakfast: 992 Ridge Ave. , (30083); 770-469-3459. www.vlllageinnbb.com. /ill SUWANEE Comfort Inn: 2945 Hwy. 317, (30024); 770-945-1608, 1-800-228-5150. Days Inn: 3103 Hwy. 317, (30024); 770-945-8372, 1-800544-8313. Holiday Inn: 2955 Hwy. 317, (30024); 770-945-4921, 1-800-465-4329. -'ll TUCKER Courtyard by Marriott-Atlanta Northlake: 4083 LaVista Rd. , (30084); 770-938-1200, 1-800321-22 11. Hawthorn Atlanta/Tucker: 2060 Crescent Center Blvd,. (30084); 770-496-1070, 1-800-527-1133. www.hawthorn.corn. La Quinta Inn-Stone Mountain: 1819 Mountain Industrial Blvd., (30084); 770-496-1317, 1-800531-5900. /ill UNION CI TY Days Inn-Union City/Shannon Mall: 6840 Shannon Pkwy., (30291): 770-964-3777, 1-800 544-83 13. Econo lodge: 7410 Oakley Rd., (30291); 770-964-9999, 1-800-553-2666. www.econolodge.com. www.georgla .org 39 Little St. Simons Island Go for the Gold They are golden, these barrier islands where sea oats waltz in the ocean breezes. Wide beaches beckon, and pelicans fly in formation just above the waves. The gold standard in history is found in Savannah, one of the country's most intriguing and fascinating cities. In the shade of cypress trees, a sunset says goodnight in the Okefenokee and blazes golden across the dark water. 1-800-VI SIT-GA It all began here, when James few hours, while Oglethorpe sailed up the Savannah others retreat to River and founded America's 13th the camping areas colony. His graceful plan of tree- tucked into mar- lined squares can be enjoyed t0 this itime forests. You day. Sit on a bench under a huge live can see the 396,000- oak as the world goes by. Walk the ele- acre Okefenokee National gant streets where houses ac~g with Wildlife Refuge from the comfort of age nuzzle the sidewalks and invite a guided boat or from a wooden quick peeks into secret gardens. Or walkway above the swamp. But the stroll the bustling waterfront, where best way to experience this black- diners spill out of restaurants and the water swamp is by canoe. Folkston, C'l energized partying never ends. Fargo, and Waycross entrances wel- tT1 0 Then head for the Okefenokee come visitors year-round. Little St. :;:::, Swamp-if you dare. It's home t0 Simons Island offers 10,000 private .C..'.l alligators as long as Buicks, spiders acres of marsh and beach where visi- :i: larger than golf balls, and some of the tors canoe, ride horseback, hike, and CJ> (") most stunning scenery in the world. bike the rustic trails. Guests at Melon 0 There is quiet here as you paddle a Bluff Nature Preserve near Midway > CJ> canoe through the dark waters of the hike, mountain bike, watch for -l swamp, past cypress trees hundreds birds, and flatwater kayak on the of years old. You'll see any number tidal creek. Birders love the new of fascinating creatures that take self-guided Coastal Birding Trail refuge in this pure w ilderness. that features 18 sites, including Wilderness of a different sort scrolls Harris Neck National Wildlife down Georgia's 90 miles of coastline. Refuge near Townsend. The series of barrier islands hosts Neotropical birds as they migrate Entertainment and Attractions from Central and South America; Five lighthouses still stand along welcomes waves of sea turtles that the Georgia coast, testaments t0 the lumber up on the beaches to deposit their eggs; and provides just the right waters for endangered Northern Right Whales to birth calves. Visitors come tO these islands to sail, sun, golf, fish, dance, and dine. Some of Georgia's best resorts hug the shores and invite people to dress for dinner and enjoy dancing by candle- light-golden candlelight, of course. Ecotourism and Adventure In a place as wild and wonderful as Georgia's coast, adventure abounds. Cumberland Island, one of the most beautiful and untamed of the barrier islands, welcomes o nly 300 visicors each day. Most leave after a St. Simons Island lighthouse www .geo rgla.org 43 perseverance and resiliency of seafarers of old. Visitors climb the spiral staircases at St. Simons Island, Tybee Island, Cockspur Island, and Sapelo Island lighthouses for the great panoramic views of the coastal marshes and Aclantic Ocean. (The light at Little Cumberland is closed to the public.) The C loister on Sea Island rates among the world's fi nest resorts. Guests have access to long strands of beach, championship sports facilities, gardens, and renowned cuisine. The Jekyll Island C lub Hotel in the historic district recalls the days when tycoons wintered here. Visitors enjoy 20 miles of paved bicycle and jogging paths that web the island, while kids especially like the Summer Waves water park. Visitors are required to board a boat to reach the Lodge on Little St. Simons Island and the Greyfield Inn on Cumberland Island, both exclusive retreats. In addition to the vast treasures in the H istoric District, Savannah is crowded with hot spots where visitors can listen to jazz and the blues. The city's two riverboats also offer entertainment and themed parties. Both depart from River Street. Brunswick's Emerald Princess offers dinner and casino cruises. Waycross has cwo attractions that offer an introduction to life in the swamp-the Okefenokee Swamp Park and Obediah's Okefenok. Heritage No part of the Peach State has more history than the coast. Savannah's National Historic District, one of the largest in the country, features 2.2 square miles of tree-shaded squares, beautiful homes, and churches. On River Street, tourists shop and dine where cotton was once stored until loaded on ships headed for England. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum near Pooler celebrates the contributions of those men and women w ho served their country. Old Fort Jackson and Wormsloe Plantation also speak of the area's rich history. Sherman's famous March to the Sea ended at Fort McAllister in Richmond Hill, also known as "the town that Henry Ford built." Farther south is Midway, small in size but huge in influence. Once called the "cradle of Revolutionary spirit in Georgia," the community was home to an unusually large number of citizens d edicated to helping the colonies achieve independence. The Midway Congregational Church, burned by the British and used as a slaughterhouse by Union forces, still stands. Seabrook Village, an African-American living history museum that includes a one-room school used until the late 1940s, is also in Midway. At Darien's Fort King George State Historic Site, ons nd and 44 1 800 - VISITGA Savannah has both a symphony and a ballet, but the area's cultural arts have been greatly enhanced by the Savannah College of Art and D esign (SCAD). The col- lege has renovated and restored more than 40 buildings in the his- Savannah Sand Gnats baseball toric and Victorian districts. The Telfair Museum of Art features a C) visitors explore the outpost where Oglethorpe stationed Scottish Highlanders to defend the coast in 1736. Hofwyl-Broadfield State Historic fine collection of 20th-century art. Sports and Recreation Recreational opportunities come t,1 0 -::0 C) :i: Site nea.r Brunswick tells the story of w rapped in incredible natural beauty the area's rice plantations. on this side of the state. Golfers V, () 0 St. Simons Island also is loaded with thrill at the large number of worldhistory. Fort Frederica National class courses along the coast. ;i,. V, >-l Monument once protected the colony's southern flank from attacks by the Spanish. Among the most With 63 holes open to the public, Jekyll Island is a haven for golfers. The Cloister on Sea Island offers the photographed spots is Christ Church Episcopal, on the site where John and Charles Wesley preached to settlers. most prestigious 54 holes, as well as a golf learning center, all located on St. Simons Island. Farther south, Shopping and Culture Laurel Island Links in Kingsland, designed by Davis Love III, and While mention of the coast brings to mind sun and sand, this region offers a vast array of shopping experiences too. At the top of the list Mark McCumber's O sprey Cove Golf C lub in St. Marys challenge the game's best. Or visitors can tee off at Westin's new The Club at is Savannah's Historic District. Savannah Harbor course. Antiques shops, arc galleries, and specialty shops linger around every corner, plus C ity Market and River The regio n also offers plenty of tennis and sailing, along with almost every water sport imagina- Street are sure to delight. On St. ble. The fertile waters of the Simo ns Island, there's everything Atlantic lure anglers from all over from playful beach shops to upscale clothing and home accessories stores. More quaint antiques and specialty shops can be found on Jekyll Island, in O ld Town Brunswick, and in the the world, but even the most experienced boater will need a guide to navigate these waters. Marinas dot the coastal creeks where charter services can be found. small towns of Kingsland and St. Marys. Bargain hunters love Festival Outlet outside Savannah and Prime Outlets at Darien, both conveniently just off 1-95. For those who prefer to watch sports, Savannah also has the Sand Gnats, a minor league baseball team, and the Rug Ratz, a professional indoor soccer team. www .ge orgla.o rg 45 Travel Directory If you think all Georgians do is sit on the dock of the bay, think again. We crab from bridges with our feet and strings dangling. Play more than 500 holes of golf along the coast. Fish for sea trout in the surf. Shove otT from land for a day of deep-sea fishing. Visit the charming city of Savannah, where Georgia was founded, with its eccentric characters, historic homes and cobbled streets along the riverfront. We rub elbows with dolphins when they frolic close 10 the boat. Spy mother sea turtles nesting among sea oats. Catch the ferry to Cumberland Island where we explore the pristine beaches and live oak forests. We scamper like the wild horses running free. We tune in to the roar of the ocean and the cry of seagulls. Savor a brilliant sunrise over the Atlantic. Recline on the beach with a book by one of Georgia's famous authors. Taste a salty breeze. Celebrate. The Sunshine Festival on St. Simons Island. The Jekyll Is land Musical Theatre Festival. St. Patrick's Day in Savannah. We walk "The Land of the Trembling Earth" in the Okefenokee Swamp. You can too. Get in step with JGeorgia. We're everything you expected- and more. exper1 enc~ ----_ I 2GTG01 ge(i;rgia ~ Visit www.georgia.org or call 1-800-visit-GA BLACKSHEAR 1[ HERITAGE 1894 City Jail: Taylor St., (31516); 912-4497044. Blackshear Civil War Prison Camp: Hwy. 203 N., (31516); 912-449-7044. Brantley Brick Tobacco Warehouse & Antiques Mall: 419 E. Main St., (31516); 912-449-8200. Courthouses of Pierce County: 207 E. Park St., 4550 W. Hwy. 84, Main St., (31516); 912 449-7044. Pierce County Heritage Museum & Depot: 200 S. Central Ave., (31516); 912-449-7044. Shiloh Primitive Baptist Church and Cemetery: (31516); 912-449-7044. ~ INFORMATION Pierce County Chamber of Commerce: 200 Central Ave., (31516); 912-449-7044. www.pierceco.org. BR N SWICK A Main Street City .- ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Coastal Resources: One Conservation Way, (31520); 912-264-7218. www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/coastal. ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACT I ONS Brunswick Shrimp Docks: Bay St.; 912-2650620. Emerald Princess Dinner & Casino Cruises: One St. Andrews Ct., (31520); 912-265-3558, 1 800-842-0115. www.emeraldprincesscasino.com. Marshes of Glynn Overlook Park, Hwy. 17: (31520); 912-265-0620. Mary Miller Doll Museum: 209-211 Gloucester St., (31520); 912-267-7569. I HERITAGE Brunswick History Museum: 137 Union St., (31520); 912-264-0442. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site: 5556 Hwy. 17 N., (31525); 912-264-7333. www.gastateparks.org. Lanier Oak: Hwy. 17, (31520); 912-265-0620. Liberty Ship Memorial Plaza: Mary Ross Waterfront Park, (31520); 912-265-0620. lovers' Oak: Prince St. & Albany St., (31520); 912-265-0620. Old Glynn County Courthouse: G St., (31520); 912-265-0620. St. Paul AME Church: 1520 Wolfe St., (31520); 912-264-2734. "' SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Development Authority: P.O. Box 684, (31521); 912-265-4032. www.brunswickgeorgia.net. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Altamaha Park of Glynn County: 1605 Altamaha Park Rd., (31525); 912-264-2342. Blythe Island Regional Park: 6616 Blythe Island Hwy., (31523); 1-800-343-7855. C-Boys Stables: 110 Stu Daniel Dr., (31523); 912-265-3887 . Sansvllle Tract Wildlife Management Area: (31520); 912-265-0620. Selden Park: 3401 Ross Rd., (31520); 912 267-5790. Three Oak Stables: 332 Oyster Rd., (31523); 912-264-6010. :t I NFORMATION Brunswick & Golden Isles Welcome Center: 1-95 s. (31525); 912-264-0202, 1-800-933 2627. www.bgivb.com. Brunswick & Golden Isles Welcome Center: Hwy. 17 at St. Simons Causeway, (31520); 912264-5337, 1-800-933-2627. www.bgivb.com. Brunswick & The Golden Isles Visitors Bureau: 4 Glynn Ave., (31520); 912-265-0620, 1-800 933-2627. www.bgivb.com. C') t'T1 0 :;,l C') :i: (/) () 0 !, > (/) >-I ;i I www.georgla .o rg 47 r CUMBERLAND ISLAND * ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Cumberland Island National Seashore: Cumberland Island; 912-882-4335. FARGO ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Stephen C. Foster State Park: Hwy. 177, (31631); 912-637-5274. I HERITAGE FOLKSTON Plum Orchard Mansion: 912-882-4335. * ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE DAR TEN Kingfisher and Beyond: Canoe Outpost, Rt. 3 \ii ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Box 973, (31537); 912-496-4834. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge: Rt. 2 Box Historic Darien Walking Tours: 200 North Way, 3330, (31537); 912-496-7836. I-< (31305); 912-437-7825. Okefenokee Adventures: Rt. 2, Box 3324, (J) < 0 u Scenic By-Way-Darien: Hwy. 17, (31305); 912437-4192. I HERITAGE (31537); 912-496-7156. Suwanee Canal Recreation: Rt. 2, Box 3325, (31537); 912-496-7156, 1-866-843-7926. (J) <~(.!) ~ Butler's Island: Hwy. 17 S., (31305); 912-437- 6684. Fort King George State Historic Site: Fort King ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Okefenokee Pastimes: Hwy. 121 S.; 912-4964472. www.okefenokee.com. 0 ~ George Dr., (31305); 912-437-4770. Tabby Ruins on the Waterfront: (31305); 912- I HERITAGE (.!) 437-4192. Folkston Courthouse: 100 S. 3rd St., (31537); The Ridge: Hwy. 99, Ridgeville, (31305); 912- 912-496-2549. 437-4192. Folkston Railroad Depot: 202 W. Main St., Vernon Square: Greene St., (31305); 912-437- (31537); 912-496-2536. 4192. Sardis Church: Post Rd., (31537); 912-496- ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE 2536. www.folkston.com. Prime Outlets at Darien: One Magnolia Bluff Way, \ SPORTS & RECREATION Suite F-110, (31305); 912-437-2700. Okefenokee Sporting Clays: Rt. 2, Box 3778, \ SPORTS & RECREATION Altamaha Waterfowl Wildlife Management Area: Hwy. 17 S., (31305); 912-262-3173. (31537); 912-496-2417. ~ INFORMATION Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce: 202 W. Main Belle Bluff Island Marina: 189 Winterberry Dr., St, (31537); 912-496-2536.1WM1.folkston.com. (31331); 912-832-6320. Blackbeard Sailing and Navigation School: GUYTON Blackbeard Cove, (31305); 912-437-4878. Darien Waterfront Park: 103 Fort King George Dr., (31305); 912-437-4192. I HERITAGE Guyton Historic District: 203 S. Laurel St., 2nd ~- INFORMATION Fir., (31329); 912-754-3301. www.effinghamcounty.com. McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 105 Fort King George Dr., HINESVILLE (31305); 912-437-4192. www.mcintoshcounty.com. EL LABELLE ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS I Fort Stewart Military Museum: 2022 Frank _ Cochran Dr., Bldg. T904, (31314-4956); 912- \ SPORTS & RECREATION Ogeechee Outpost: 182 Rose Dr., (31308); 912- 767-7885. I HERITAGE 748-6716. www.ogeecheeoutpost.com. Bacon-Fraser House: 208 E. Court St., (31313); 912-368-4445. Old Liberty County Jail: 302 S. Main St., (31313); 912-368-4445. 1-80O-VISIT-GA i] INFORMATION Causeway, (31527); 912-635-3636, 1-877- Liberty County Chamber of Commerce and 453-5955. www.jekyllisland.com. Welcome Center: 500 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., (31313); 912-368-4445. www.llbertycounty.com. KINGSLAND ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS JEKYLL ISLAND .- ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Aqua Culture & Farming Tours: 107 S. Lee St., (31548); 912-729-5999, 1-800-433-0225. www.visitkingsland.com. Sea Turtle Walks: Stable Rd.-Museum Visitors Center., (31527); 912-635-2284. i HERITAGE Tidelands Nature Center: 100 S. Riverview Dr., Kingsland Historic District: 107 S. Lee St., (31527); 912-635-5032. (31548); 912-729-5999, 1-800-433-0225. 1" ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS www.visitkingsland.com. Historic U.S. 17 "Post Road": (31548); 912- C) !:Tl Miniature Golf Course: N. Beachview Dr., 729-5999, 1-800-433-0225. 0 (31527); 912-635-2648. Victoria's Carriage Tours & Beach Trail Rides: Stable Rd.-Museum Visitors Center, (31527); 11ww.visitkingsland.com. llfo SHOPPING & CULTURE :;z:, ~C) :i: 912-635-9500. Kingsland shopping: 107 S. Lee St., (31548); VJ 912-729-5999, 1-800-433-0225. () i HERITAGE 0 Faith Chapel: 381 Riverview Dr., (31527) 912- \ SPORTS & RECREATION > VJ 635-3400. Fish Masters Charter, Inc.: 107 S. Lee St., >-! Jekyll Island Museum Visitors Center: N. Stable (31548); 912-729-5999, 1-800-433-0225. Rd., (31527); 912-635-2119. Fish On Charters: 230 Hilton St. (31548); 912- Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District: 729-4114. 381 Riverview Dr. , (31527); 912-635-2119. Kingsland water sports: 107 S. Lee St., (31548); ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Historic District Shops: Pier Rd. and Stable Rd., (31527); 912-635-3636. Jekyll Island Arts Association Museum/Art Gallery: Goodyear Cottage, Riverview Dr., (31527); 912-635-3920. Jekyll Island Shopping Center: Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-3636. 912-729-5999. ~- INFORMATION Kingsland Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 107 S. Lee St., (31548); 912729 5999, 1-800-433-0225. www.visitkingsland.com. LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND \9"' SPORTS & RECREATION Bicycle & Jogging Trails: N. Beachview Dr. at Miniature Golf, (31527); 912-635-2648. Fishing Pier: N. Riverview Dr., (31527); 912635-3636, 1-877-453-5955. Jekyll Harbor Marina: One Harbor Rd., (31527); 912-635-3137. www.jekyllharbor.com. Jekyll Historic Wharf: One Pier Rd., (31527); 912-635-3152. Jekyll Island Soccer Complex: S. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-4080. Jekyll Island Tennis Center: Capt. Wylly Rd ., (31527); 912-635-3154. il INFORMATION Jekyll Island Convention & Visitors Bureau: 381 Riverview Dr., (31527); 912-635-4080, 1-877453-5955. ww11.jekyllisland.com. Jekyll Island Welcome Center: 901 Jekyll _. ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Little St. Simons Island Overnight/Day Trips: P.O. Box 21078 (31522); 912-638-7472; www.littlestsimonsisland.com. MIDWAY * ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Melon Bluff Heritage & Nature Center: 2999 Islands Hwy., (31320); 912-884-5779. www.melonbluff.com . I HERITAGE Fort Morris State Historic Site: 2559 Fort Morris Rd., (31320); 912-884-5999. Dorchester Academy National Historic Place: 8787 Oglethorpe Hwy., (31320); 912-8842275. By appointment only. Leconte Woodmanston Rice Plantation & National Historic Place: off Berrington Hwy., www.georgla.o rg 49 (31320); 912-884-6500. Midway Church and Museum: Hwy. 17, (31320); Ebenezer Rd., (31326); 912-754-9242. www.newebenezer.org. 912-884-5837. Seabrook Village Foundation: 660 Trade Hill Rd., (31320); 912-884-7008. SAPELO ISLAND ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS PATTERSON \9' SPORTS & RECREATION Little SatHla WIidiife Management Area: Hwy. 32, 8 miles east of Patterson. Sapelo Island Mule Drawn Wagon Tour: 912- 485-2170. Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve: Rt. 1, Box 1500, (31305); 912-4852251. www.sapeloislandreserve.org or www.gastateparks.org. POOLER * ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE I HERITAGE Reynolds Mansion: (31320); 912-485-2299. Historic Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal Museum: 681 Fort Argyle Rd., (31419); 912- ::3- INFORMATION <"...'. 748-8068.. www.georgianetweb.com/socanal. 'f HERITAGE Sapelo Island Visitors Center: Landing Rd., (31319); 912-437-3224. (.!) ~ 0 Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Museum: 175 Bourne Ave., (31322); 912-748-8888. SAVANNAH _. ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE 1,1,l (.!) \ SPORTS & RECREATION Savannah Wildlife Refuge: 912-748-9121. Oglethorpe Speedway Park: 267 Raymond Rd., (31322); 912-748-9121. www.ogletllorpe-speedway.com. UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium: 30 Ocean Science Circle, (31411); 912-598-2496. www.uga.edu/aquarium . Wilderness Southeast, Inc.: 428 Bull St., Rm. :j INFORMATION 208, (31401); 912-897-5108. Pooler Area Chamber of Commerce: 175 Bourne Ave. (30322); 912-748-9121 ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS At Your Service Tours: 60 E. Broad Street, Suite RICHMOND HILL 11, (31401) ; 912-232-6866. Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens: Hwy. 17 S. i HERITAGE Fort McAllister State Historic Park: 3894 Fort McAllister Rd., (31324); 912-727-2339. www.gastateparks.org. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION & Canebrake Rd., (31419); 912-921-5460. Carriage Tours of Savannah: 10 Warner St., (31401); 912-236-6756. Ghost Talk-Ghost Walk & Other Walk Tours: P.O. Box 8672, (31402); 912-233-3896. Hospitality Tours of Savannah: 135 Bull St., Fort McAllister Marina & Inn: 3203 Fort McAllister Rd., (31324); 912-727-2632. Henry Ford Kindergarten Museum: 11460 Ford Ave. (31324); 912-756-3697. The Great Ogeechee River: Hwy. 17, (31324); 912-756-2676. :l INFORMATION (31401); 912-233-0119. Oatland Island Education Center: 711 Sandtown Rd., (31410); 912-898-3980. Old Savannah Tours: 250 Martin Luther King Blvd., (31401); 912-234-8128, 1-800-5179007. www.oldsavtour.com. Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah: 234 Martin Luther King Blvd., (31401); 912-233-0083. Richmond Hill Convention & Visitors Bureau: 40 Richard R. Davis Dr., (31324); 912-756-2676. www.richmondhillcvb.org. Richmond Hill Welcome Center: 11460 Ford Ave., (31324); (912)756-3697. www.historictours.com. Olympic Cauldron: Riverfront Plaza, (31401); 1-877-728-2662.River St. Riverboat-Savannah River Queen: 9 E. River St., (31412); 912-2326404, 1-800-786-6404. www.savannah-river- boat.com. RINCON I HERITAGE Riverfront Plaza: Old River St., (31401); 1-877- 728-2662. Roundhouse Shops Museum Complex: 601 W. New Ebenezer/Salzburger Museum: 2887 Harris St, (31401); 912-651-6823. 50 1-8OO-VISIT-GA Savannah Safari Walking Tours: 519 Parkersburg Isle of Hope: 1-877-728-2662, Rd., (31406); 912-353-9999. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace: 10 E. Savannah Tours, Inc.: 6 Illinois Ave., (31404); Oglethorpe Ave., (31401); 912-233-4501. 912-232-3905. www.girlscouts.org. Savannah Walks, Inc.: 123 E. Congress St., King-Tisdell Cottage: 514 E. Huntingdon St., (31401); 912-238-9255, 1-888-728-9255. (31401); 912-234-8000. WIVW.kingtisdell.org. 1vww.savannahwalks.com. Laurel Grove-South Cemetery: 802 W. Anderson Skidaway Island State Park: 52 Diamond St., (31415); 912-651-6772. Causeway, (31411); 1-800-864-7275. Massie Heritage Interpretation Center: 207 E. 1vww.gastateparks.org. Gordon St., (31401); 912-201-5070. Southern Belle Tours: P.O. Box 30843, (31410); Negro Heritage Trail Tour: 502 E. Harris St., 912-898-8744. wwv1.southernbelletours. net. (31401); 912-234-8000. WIVW.kingtisdell.org. Students See Savannah: P.O. Box 9887, Old Fort Jackson: 1 Fort Jackson Rd., (31404); I- (31412); 912-236-8730. 912-232-3945. V) < 0 u Tootsy Tours: 121h W. State St., (31401); 912232-0032, 1-888-736-3828. www.tootsytours.com. Old Harbor Light & Oglethorpe Bench: Owens-Thomas House: 124 Abercorn St., (31401); 912-233-9743. Tours by BJ: 219 W. Bryan St, Suite 203, Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum: 460 (31401); 912-233-2335, 1-800-962-6595, Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (31401); 912-231- www.wavesites.com/toursbybj. 8900. Victorian lady Tours: 321 E. 55th St., (31405); Savannah Historic District: (31401); 1-877- 912-236-1886. 728-2662. I HERITAGE Savannah History Museum: 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., (31401); 912-238-1779. Andrew Low House: 329 Abercorn St. (31401); www.chm@chsgeorgia.org. 912-233-6854. Second African Baptist Church: 123 Houston Beach Institute African-American Museums St., (31401); 912-233-6163. Cultural Center: 502 E. Harris St., (31401); 912- Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum: 41 Martin 234-8000. www.klngtisdell.org. Luther King Blvd., (31401); 912-232-1511. Bonaventure Cemetery: 330 Bonaventure Rd., www.shipsofthesea.org. (31404); 912-651-6843. St. Johns Church and Parish House: 1 W. Macon Cathedral of Sl John The Baptist: 222 E. Harris St., (31401); 912-232-1251. St., (31401); 912-233-4709. Telfair Museum of Art: 121 Barnard St., Christ Episcopal Church: 28 Bull St., (31401); (31401); 912-232-1177. 912-232-4131. Victorian District Savannah: Between Gwinnett Colonial Park Cemetery: Oglethorpe & Abercorn St. and Anderson l.J7., (31401). Sts., (31401); 912-651-6843. Waving Girl Statue: Riverfront Plaza; 1-877- Congregation Mickve Israel: 20 E. Gordon, 728-2662. (31401); 912-233-1547. www.mickveisrael.org. Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church: Davenport House Museum: 324 E. State St, 429 Abercorn St., (31401); 912-232-0191. (31401); 912-236-8097. Wormsloe State Historic Site: 7601 Skidaway First African Baptist Church & Museum: 23 Rd., (31406); 912-353-3023. Montgomery St., (31401); 912-233-6597. www.gastateparks.org. www.oldestblackchurch.org. Fort Pulaski National Monument: Hwy. 80 E., 4'l SHOPPING & CULTURE (31410); 912-786-5787. City Market: 219 W. Bryan St., Suite 207, Georgia Historical Society: 501 Whitaker St., (31401); 912-232-4903. (31401); 912-651-2152. www.savannahcitymarket.org. www.georgiahistory.com. Factor's Walk: Bay St.; 1-877-728-2662. Girl Scout First National Headquarters: 330 Savannah College ofArt and Design: 912-525-5000. Drayton St., (31401); 912-232-8200. Savannah Waterfront Assoc.: 404 E. Bay St., Gray Line Red Trolley Tours: 215 W. Boundary (31401); 912-234-0295. St., (31401); 912-234-8687. Savannah Festival Factory Stores: 1-95, Exit 94, Historic Railroad Shops: 601 W Harris St., (31419); 912-925-3089. (31401); 912-651-6823. Independent Presbyterian: 25 W. Oglethorpe \ SPORTS & RECREATION Ave., (31401); 912-236-3346. Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary: 10 www.ipc@premierweb.net. Ocean Science Circle, (31411); 912-598-2345. 1-800-VISIT-GA www.gov.graysreef.nos.noaa.notes. Low Country River Excursions: 8005 Old Tybee Rd, (31410); 912-898-9222. Savannah Light Tackle Fishing Company: 1908 E. De Renner Ave., (31414); 912-355-3271. :I I NFORMATION Savannah Area Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 101 E. Bay St., (31402); 1-800-868-8687, Orange Hall House Museum: 303 Osborne St., (31558); 912-882-4000, 1-800-868-8687. Toonerville Trolley: Osborne St .. (31558); 1-800868-8687. Washington Oak Stump: Osborne St.; 912-8826200. Washington Pump: Osborne St.,; 912-8826200. 912-644-6401, 1-877-728-2662. www.savannahvisit.com. '\9" SPORTS & RECREATION Savannah Visitors Center: 301 Martin Luther Bancroft Sail Exhibit: Spur 40 at Base Main King Jr. Blvd,, (31401); 912-944-0455. Gate, (31558); 1-800-868-8687. WWlv.savannahvisit.com. www.stmarys..velcome.com C'l Up the Creek Kayak Tours: 111 Osborne St. r.:1 SEA ISLA ND \ SPORTS & RECREATION The Cloister Resort: 100 First St., (31561); 912- (31558); 912-882-0911. :'3 INFORMATION St. Marys Tourism Council: 303 Osborne St., 0 -:,:, C'l ~ 638-3611; 1-800-732-4752. www.seaisland.com. SPRINGFIELD I HERITAGE (31558); 912-882-4000, 1-800-868-8687. V, ww1v.stmaryswelcome.com n Orange Hall Welcome Center: 303 Osborne St., 0 ;,- (31558); 912-882-4000, 1-800-868-8687, v, www.stmaryswelcome.com. ,-; Historic Effingham Society Museum: Pine & ST. SIMONS ISLAND Early Sts., (31329); 912-826-4705. ::j- IN FORMATION Effingham County Chamber of Commerce: 203 S. Laurel St., (31329); 912-754-3301. www.effinghamcounty.com. t!# ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Coastal Encounters Nature Center: 4201 1st St., E. Beach, (31522); 912-638-0221, 912265-9218. ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ST. GEORGE \9' SPORTS & RECREATION Gould's Inlet: North end of Bruce Dr., E. Beach, (31522); 912-2 64-5337, 1-800-933-2627, Misty Oaks Carriage Tours: Village Area Historic Canoeport: Creek Landing Rd., (31646); 912843-2688. ST. MARYS ii ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Charter Tour Boats: St. Marys Tourism Office, (31558); 1-800-868-8687. Crooked River State Park: 3092 Spur 40., (31558); 912-882-5256, 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. Cumberland Island National Seashore: 107 St. Marys St., (31558); 912-882-4335. District, (31522); 912-638-6181. Neptune Park: South end of St. Simons Island, (31522); 912-638-2393. Raven Sail Charters: Golden Isles Marina, (31522); 912-638-8098. St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum: 101 12th St., (31522); 912-638-4666. St. Simons Transit Water Taxi: Golden Isles Marinas, (31522); 912-638-5678. St. Simons Trolley Tours: At the Pier in Village, (31522); 912-638-8954. I HERITAGE St. Marys Submarine Museum: 102 St. Marys St. W., (31558); 912-882-2782. I HERITAGE Bloody Marsh Battle Site: Demere Rd., (31522); 912-638-3639. Christ Church: 6329 Frederica Rd., (31522); 912-638-8683. Braille Trail: P.O. Box 1291, (31558); 912-8826200. McIntosh Sugar Mill Tabby Ruins: Spur 40, (31558); 1-800-868-8687, Oak Grove Cemetery: Bartlett St, (31558); Epworth by the Sea/Gascoigne Bluff: 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., (31522); 912-638-8688. www.epworthbythesea.org. Fort Frederica National Monument: Frederica Rd., (31522); 912-638-3639. ww w. georg i a . org 53 ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Fishing Pier: St. Simons Island Village; 912265-0620. Golden Isles Marina: 206 Marina Dr., (31522); 912-634-1128. www.gimarina.com. Hampton River Club Marina: 1000 Hampton River Club Dr., (31522); 912-638-1210. Island Dive Center and Coastal Watersports: 101 Marina Dr., Golden Isles Marina Village, (31522); 912-638-6590, 1-800-250-1764. links Mini-Golf: 530-D Beachview Dr., (31522); 912-638-0305. Massengale Park: Ocean Blvd.; 912-938-2393. W.I.N. Walks in Nature: 96 Village Green, Mallery St., (31522); 912-638-7652. Wood Stork Tours/Bedford Sportsman South, Inc.: 3405 Frederica Rd., (31522); 912-6385454, 912-638-6082. Fly-fishing charters. :j- I NFORMATION St. Simons Island Visitors Center: 530 Beachview Dr., (31522); 912-638-9014. www.bgivb.com. THUNDERBOLT \.,, SPORTS & RECREATION Palmer Johnson Savannah Refit Marina: 3124 River Dr., (31404); 912-356-3875. www.palmerjohnson.com. TOWNSEND ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge: Harris Neck Rd. (County Rd. 246), (31331); 912652-4415. TYBEE ISLAND # ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Tybee Island Marine Science Center: 1510 Strand, (31328); 912-786-5917. gi ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Captain Mike's Dolphin Tour: P.O. Box 787, (31328); 912-786-5848, 1-800-242-0166. www.tybeeisland.com/dolphin. Tybee Island Beach: Hwy. 80, (31328). Tybee Island lighthouse/Tybee Island Museum: 30 Meddin Dr., (31328); 912-786-5801. www.tybeelighthouse.org. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Sea Kayak Georgia: 1102 Hwy. 80, (31328); 1888-529-2542, 912-786-8732. Sundial Charters: 142 Pelican Dr., (31328); 912-786-9470.www.sundialcharters.com. :j- INFORMATION Tybee Island Visitors Center: 802 1st St., Hwy. 80, (31328); 912-786-5444. www.tybeeisland.com . WALTHOURVILLE i HERITAGE Walthourville Presbyterian Church: Tibet Rd., (31333). WAYCROSS A Main Street City 1fl ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Laura S. Walker State Park: 5653 Laura Walker Rd., (31503); 912-287-4900, 1-800-864-7275. Okefenokee Swamp Park: 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd., (31501); 912-283-0583. Southern Forest World: 1440 N. Augusta Ave., (31503); 912-285-4056. I HER ITAGE Obediah's Okefenok: 5115 Swamp Rd., (31503); 912-287-0090. Okefenokee Heritage Center: 1460 N. Augusta Ave., (31503); 912-285-4260. Waycross Black Heritage Trail: 1460 Augusta Ave., (31503); 912-285-4260. iii'@ SHOPPING & CULTURE Waycross Area Community Theatre: P.O. Box 440, (31502); 912-283-2161. :j- INFORMATION Waycross Tourism & Conference Bureau and Welcome Center: 315 Plant Ave., (31501); 912283-3744. www.okefenokeetourism.com. WOODBINE \.,, SPORTS & RECREATION Fish Masters Charter, Inc: 141 Mallard Pointe Dr., (31569); 912-729-5214. 54 1-8OO-VISIT-GA Lodging Cl S BRUNSWICK tT1 Altamaha Park of Glynn County: 1605 Altamaha Park Rd., (31525); 912-264-2342. 0 :;,:, Baymon! Inns & Suites: 105 Tourist Dr., (31520); 912-265-7725. Best Western: 5323 New Jesup Hwy., (31523); 912-262-0992. C....l. Blythe Island Regional Park: 6616 Blythe Island Hwy., (31 523); 1-800-343-7855. :i: Brunswick Manor: 825 Egmont St., (31520); 912-265-6889. Cll Comfort Inn: 5308 New Jesup Hwy., (31523); 912-264-6540. Days Inn-Downtown: 2307 Gloucester St., (31520); 912-265-8830. () 0 :> Days Inn-Interstate: 5033 New Jesup Hwy., (31520); 912-264-4330. C...l,l Econo Lodge: 630 Perry Lane Rd., (31525); 912-264-8666. Embassy Suites-Golden Isles: 500 Mall Blvd., (31525); 912-264-6100. Fairfield Inn: 107 Gateway Center Circle, (31525); 912-264-2060. Hampton Inn: 112 Tourist Dr., (31520); 912-261-0002. Holiday lnn-1-95: 5252 New Jesup Hwy, (31523); 912-264-4033. Howard Johnson's: 3302 Glynn Ave., (31520); 912-264-9111. McKinnon House Bed & Breakfast: 1001 Egmont St., (31520); 912-261-9100. Quality Inn: 125 Venture Dr., (31525); 912-265-4600. Ramada Inn 1-95: 3040 Scarlett St.. (31520); 912-264-3621. Red Roof Inn & Suites: 121 Tourist Dr., (31520); 912-264-4720. Rose Manor Guest House: 1108 Richmond St., (31520); 912-267-6369. Sleep Inn: 5272 New Jesup Hwy., (31523); 912-261-0670. Super 8 Motel: 5280 New Jesup Hwy., (31523); 912-264-8800. BCUMBERLAND ISLAND Greyfield Inn: Grand Ave., P.O. Box 900, (32035-0900); 904-261-6408. 11WW.greyfieldinn.com. BDARIEN Hampton Inn-Darien: 610 Hwy. 251, (31305); 912-437-5558. www.hamptoninn@darientel.com. Holiday Inn Express: Magnolia Bluff & Hwy. 251 W., (31305); 912-437-5373. Lulu & George Trailer Rental: P.O. Box 21, (31327); 912-485-2270. Super 8 Motel: P.O. Box 1431, (31305); 912-437-6660. S FARGO Stephen C. Foster State Park: Hwy. 177, Rt. 1 Box 131, (31631); 912-637-5274. S FOLKSTON The Inn at Folkston Bed & Breakfast: 509 W. Main St., (31537); 1-888-509-6246. www.innatfolkston.com. Western Motel: 1207 S. 2nd St., (31537); 912-496-4711. S GUYTON Claudette's Country Inn: 106 E. Central Blvd ., (31312); 912-772-3667. ww w. geo rgla . org , HINESVILLE Comfort Suites: 70 Wallace Martin Dr., (31313); 912-877-3000. Days Inn Fort Stewart: 738 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., (31313); 912-368-4146. Hampton Inn: 706 Oglethorpe Hwy., (31313); 912-876-4466. Holiday Inn: 1024 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., (31313); 912-368-2275. /ill HOMERVILLE Helmstead Bed & Breakfast: P.O. Box 61, One Fargo Rd., (31634); 912-487-2222. .!i,'IJEKYLL ISLAND Beachview Club: 721 N. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2256, 1-800-299-2228. www.beachviewclub.com. Clarion Resort Buccaneer: 85 Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2261, 1-800-253-5955. www.moteIproperties.com. Comfort Inn-Island Suites: 711 N. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2211. Days Inn Oceanfront Resort: 60 S. Beachview Kids love Sand Gnats baseball In Savannah. Dr., (31527); 912-635-9800. www.daysinnjekyll.com. Holiday Inn Beach Resort: 200 S. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-3311. Jekyll Inn: 975 N. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2531. www.jekyllinn.com. Jekyll Island Club Hotel: 371 Riverview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2600. www.jekyllclub.com. Ramada Inn: 150 S. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2111. www.ramada.com. Seafarer Inn and Suites: 700 N. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635-2202. www.imichotels.com. Villas by the Sea Resort Hotel & Conference Center: 1175 N. Beachview Dr., (31527); 912-635- 2521, 1-800-841-6262. www.jekyllislandga.com. Jljl KINGSLAND Best Western-Kings Bay Inn: 1353 Hwy. 40 E., (31548); 912-729-7666. Comfort lnn-I-95 Kingsland: 111 Edenfield Rd., (31548); 912-729-6979. Country Oaks RV Park: 6 Carlton Cemetery Rd., (31548); 912-729-6212. Econo Lodge: 1135 L King Ave., (31548); 912-673-7336. Hampton Inn: 1363 Hwy. 40 E., (31548); 912-729-1900. Holiday Inn Express: 1375 Hospitality Ave., (31548); 912-882-8200, 1-888-382-8200. Jameson Inn: 105 May Creek Blvd., (31548); 912-729-9600. Quality Inn & Suites: 930 Hwy. 40 E., (31548); 912-739-3000. www.hotelchoice.com. Super 8 Motel: 120 Edenfield Dr., (31548); 912-729-6888. S LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island: P.O. Box 21078, (31522-0578); 912-638-7472, 1-888-7335774. www.littlestsimonsisland.com. ,/Bl MIDWAY Melon Bluff: 2999 Islands Hwy., (31320); 912-884-5779. ,/Bl POOLER Econo Lodge: 500 E Hwy. 80, (31322); 912-748-4124. Jameson Inn: 125 Bourne Ave., (31322); 912-748-0017. Microtel Inn & Suites: 125 Continental Blvd., (31322); 912-748-1112. 1-800 - VISIT- GA /a PORT WENTWORTH Hampton Inn-Savannah North: 1-95 at Hwy. 21, Exit 109, (31407); 912-966-2000. Holiday Inn Express-Savannah North: 7210 Hwy. 21; (31407); 912-964-8900, 1-800-465-4329. Sleep Inn-Savannah North: 7206 Hwy. 21, (31407); 912-966-9800. S RICHMOND HILL Econo Lodge: 4701 Hwy. 17 S., Exit 87, (31324); 912-756-3312. Fort McAllister State Historic Park: 3894 Ft. McAllister Rd., (31324); 912-727-2339. Holiday Inn: 1-95 & Hwy. 17, Exit 87, (31324); 912-756-3351. /ill RINCON Days Inn of Rincon: 583 Columbia Ave., (31326); 912-826-6966. SSAPELO ISLAND C') Reynolds Mansion & Cabretta Campground: P.O. Box 15 (31320); 912-485-2299. t'1 Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve: Rt. 1, Box 1500, (31305); 912-485-2251. 0 www.sapeloislandreserve.org. The Weekender: Hog Hammock Community, P.O. Box 2, (31327); 912-485-2277. www.gacoast.com/navigator/weekender. -~ C') :i: [JJ ,Bl SAVANNAH () 17 Hundred 90 Inn and Restaurant: 307 E. President St., (31401); 912-236-7122. www.17hundred90.com. 0 > [JJ 912 Barnard Bed & Breakfast: 912 Barnard St., (31401); 912-234-9121. www.912barnard.com. --i Arbor Cottages: 3314 Ogeechee Rd., (31405); 912-231-0632. Azalea Inn: 217 E. Huntingdon St., (31401); 912-236-2707. www.bbonline.com/ga/savannah.html. Ballastone Inn: 14 East Oglethorpe Ave., (31401); 912-236-1484. www.ballastone.com. Baymont Inn & Suites: 8484 Abercorn St., (31406); 912-927-7660. Bed & Breakfast Inn: 117 W. Gordon St., (31401); 912-238-0518. www.travelbase.com/destinations/savannah/bed-breakfast. Bellaire Woods Campground: 805 Ft. Argyle Rd., (31419); 912-748-4000. Best Western Central: 45 Eisenhower Dr., (31406); 912-355-1000. Best Western-Savannah Gateway: 1 Gateway Blvd., (31419); 912-925-2420. Best Western-Savannah Historic District: 412 W. Bay St., (31401); 912-233-1011. Broughton St. Bed & Breakfast 511 E. Broughton St, (31401); 912-232-6633. www.broughtonst.com Budget Inn: 3702 Ogeechee Rd., (31405); 912-233-3633. ClubHouse Inn: 6800 Abercorn St, (31405); 912-356-1234.www.clubhouseinnsav.com. Colonial Park Inn: 220 E. Liberty St., (31401); 912-232-3622. Wl'IW.colonialparkinn.com. Columbia Square Inn: 125 Habersham St., (31401); 912-236-0444. Comer House: 2 E. Taylor St., (31401); 912-234-2923. www.comerhouse.com Comfort Inns & Suites: 6 Gateway Blvd. E., (31419); 912-925-6666. Country Inns & Suites by Carlson: 7576 White Bluff Rd., (31405); 912-692-0404. Courtyard By Marriott: 6703 Abercorn St., (31405); 912-354-7878. Days Inn Oglethorpe Mall: 114 Mall Blvd., (31406); 912-352-4455. Days Inn-Airport: 2500 Dean Forest Rd., (31408); 912-966-5000. Days Inn-Gateway: 4 Gateway Blvd., (31419); 912-925-3680. Days Inn-Southside: 11750 Abercorn St., (31419); 912-927-7720. Days Inn & Suites Historic District: 201 W. Bay St. , (31401); 912-236-4440 Hilton Savannah ,DeSoto: 15 E. Liberty St., (31401); 912-232-9000. Shopping on St. Simons Island www.georgla.org 57 East Bay Inn: 225 E. Bay St., (31401); 912-238-1225. www.eastbayinn.com Econo Lodge-Gateway: 7 Gateway Blvd. W., (31419); 912-925-2280. Econo Lodge Midtown: 7500 Abercorn St., (31406); 912-352-1657. Economy Inn-Savannah: 512 W. Oglethorpe Ave., (31401); 912-233-9251. Eliza Thompson House: 5 W. Jones St., (31401); 1-800-348-9378. www.elizathompsonhouse.com. Fairfield Inn: 2 Lee Blvd., (31405); 912-353-7100. Fairfield Inn: 17027 Abercorn St., (31419); 912-925-5050. WW111.fairfieldinn.com. Foley House Inn: 14 W. Hull St., (31401); 912-232-6622. www.foleyinn.com. Forsyth Park Inn: 102 W. Hall St., (31401); 912-233-6800. www.forsythparkinn.com. Gaston Gallery Bed & Breakfast: 211 E. Gaston St., (31401); 1-800-671-0716. www.gastongallery.com. Gastonian: 220 Gaston St., (31401); 912-232-2869. www.gastonian.com. Gateway Inn: 11520 Abercorn St., (31419); 912-927-6274. Guest House Inn: 390 Canebrake Rd., (31419); 912-927-2999. Hamilton-Turner Inn: 330 Abercorn St., (31401); 912-233-1833. www.hamilton-turnerinn.com. Hampton Inn-Historic District: 201 E. Bay St, (31401); 912-231-9700. Hampton Inn-Midtown: 201 Stephenson Ave., (31405); 912-355-4100. Holiday Inn-Midtown: 7100 Abercorn St., (31406); 912-352-7100. Hospitality House Bed & Breakfast 409 E. Charlton St., (31401); 912-236-6448. Howard Johnson-Historic District: 224 W. Boundary St., (31401); 912-232-4371. Huntingdon Inn Bed & Breakfast: 601 Whitaker St., (31401); 912-232-8911. Hyatt Regency: 2 W. Bay St., (31401); 912-238-1234. www.hyatt.com. Imperial Suites: 7110 Hodgson Memorial Dr., (31406); 912-354-8560, 1-800-344-4378. Ivy lnne: 505 E. President St. , (31401); 912-236-1122. Joan's on Jones, Bed & Breakfast: 17 W. Jones St, (31401); 912-234-3863, 1-800-407-3863. www.bbonline.com. Kehoe House: 123 Habersham St., (31401); 912-232-1020. www.kehoehouse.com. La Quinta lnn-1-95: 6 Gateway Blvd. S., (31419); 912-925-9505. La Quinta Inn Midtown: 6805 Abercorn St., (31405); 912-355-3004. Liberty Inn: 4005 Ogeechee Rd., (31405); 912-236-8236. Magnolia Place Inn: 503 Whitaker St., (31401); 912-236-7674. www.magnoliaplaceinn.com. Manor House: 201 w. Liberty St.. (31401); 912-233-9597. www.manorhouse-savannah .com. Marriott-Riverfront: 100 General McIntosh Blvd., (31401); 912-233-7722. Masters Inn: 4200 Hwy. 21 N., (31408); 912- 964-4344. Masters Inn: 7110 Hodgson Memorial Dr., (31406); 912-354-8560. Mulberry-A Holiday Inn Hotel: 601 E. Bay St., (31401); 912-238-1200. Olde Georgian Inn: 212 w. Hall St., (31401); 912-236-2911. www.bbonline.com. Olde Harbour Inn: 508 E. Factor's Walk, (31401); 912-234-4100. wWlv.oldeharbourinn.com. Planters Inn: 29 Abercorn St., (31401); 912- 232-5678. www.plantersinnsavannah.com. Quail Run Lodge: 1130 Bob Harmon Rd., (31408); 912-964-1421. Quality Inn-Heart of Savannah: 300 W. Bay St., (31401); 912-236-6321. www.hotelchoice.com. Residence Inn: 5710 White Bluff Rd., (31405); 912-356-3266. River Street Inn: 115 E. River St., (31401); 912-234-6400. wWlv.riverstreetinn.com. Fountain at Forsyth Park, Savannah 1-800-VISIT- GA Savannah Inn: 100 Travelers Way, (31407); 912-965-9555. Skidaway Island State Park: 52 Diamond Causeway, (31411); 912-598-2300, 1-800864-7275. Thunderbird Inn: 611 W. Oglethorpe, (31402); 912-232-2661. Timmons House: 407 E. Charlton St., (31401). Wakefield House: 545 E. Congress St., (31401); 912-232-0978. Westin Savannah Harbor Resort: 1 Resort Dr., (31421); 912-201-2090. WIVw.westinsavannah.corn. Alligator sunning in the Okefenokee Swamp &!SEA ISLAND The Cloister: 100 1st St., (31561); 1-800-732-4752. www.seaisland.com. J!!llST. GEORGE Hidden River Ranch Resort, Inc.: 885 Reynolds Bridge Rd., (31646); 912-843-2603. liJI ST. MARYS () Belle Tara Inn: 300 W. Conyers St., (31558); 912-882-4199. Wlvw.belletara.com. Cumberland Island Inn & Suites: 2710 Osborne Rd., (31558); 1-800-768-6250. 0 V >...), www.cumberlandislandinn.com. Cumberland Island National Seashore: 107 St. Marys St., (31558); 912-882-4335. Goodbread House Bed and Breakfast: 209 Osborne St., (31558); 912-882-7490. Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast: 200 Osborne St., (31558); 912-882-1872. www.spencerhouseinn.com. SST. SIMONS ISLAND Days Inn: 1701 Frederica Rd., (31522); 912-634-0660. King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort: 201 Arnold Rd., (31522); 1-800-342-0212. W\VW.kingandprince.com. Queens Court Motel: 437 Kings Way, (31522); 912-638-8459. Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort: 5445 Frederica Rd., (31522); 1-800-841-6268. wviw.seapalms.com . St. Simons Inn by the Lighthouse: 609 Beachview Dr., (31522); 912-638-1101. www.stsimonsinn.com. Trupp Hodnett Enterprises Vacation Rental Properties: 520 Ocean Blvd., (31522); 912-638-5450, 1-800-627-6850. BTOWNSEND Belle Bluff Island Marina and Campground: Rt. 3, Box 3246-B25, (31331); 912-832-5323. McIntosh Lake: Rt 3, Box 3112, (31331); 912-832-6215. STYBEE ISLAND Dunes Inn & Suites: 1409 Butler Ave., (31328); 912-786-4591. Hunter House Bed & Breakfast: 1701 Butler Blvd., (31328); 912-786-7515. Ocean Plaza Beach Resort: 15th St. & Oceanfront, (31328); 1-800-215-6370. Tybee Island Rentals: 203 1st St., (31328); 912-786-4034. www.tybeeislandrentals.com . Tybee Retreat: #16 Van Horn, P.O. Box 878, (31328); 912-786-5555. liJIWAYCROSS Comfort Inn: 1903 Memorial Dr., (31501); 912-283-3300. Days Inn: 2016 Memorial Dr., (31501); 912-285-4700. Hampton Inn: 1720 Brunswick Hwy., (31501); 912-285-5515. Holiday Inn: 1725 Memorial Dr., (31501); 912-283-4490. Jameson Inn: 950 City Blvd., (31501); 912-283-3800. www.georgla.org 59 Juicy gems take the spotlight In Peach County. You're a Peach Plump, juicy, a little fuzzy on the outside and glossy inside- that's the Georgia peach, symbol of the state and a huge cash crop in this region. In peak season, peach stands everywhere sell mounds of the fruit. But even when the harvest is over it is beautiful; in spring the blossoms scent the air like fine perfume, in fall the trees color, and in winter their gnarled trunks give dignity to the landscape. 62 1 -8 0 0 - VI S ITGA The peach is not the only farm pro- Several area out- duce to achieve acclaim. The super fitters offer guid- sweet Vidalia, the state's official veg- ed trips or canoe etable, takes its name from the small and kayak rentals. Georgia town where it was first The 35,000-acre grown. Only those onions grown in Piedmont National designated areas of Southeast Georgia Wildlife Refuge in Round can be labeled Vidalias, and growers Oak was purchased in 1939 after must be registered. So when you buy farmers abandoned the area's nutrient- a Vidalia onion, you can be sure it depleted land. Today the pine forest was grown in Georgia. has returned, hosting more than History isn't dusty and dull in 200 species of birds, including the Augusta. Its historic river dances along endangered red-cockaded woodpeck- a modern riverwalk featuring shops, er. Phinizy Swamp Nature Park restaurants, and Fort Discovery, a near Augusta's busy downtown is an hands-on kids' museum. Driving urban haven for hiking, birdwatch- tours of the glorious streets of the ing, and nature photography. The town are free and easy. Augusta Canal National Heritage History also sounds sweet in Macon, Area, built in 1845, also provides a which produced the likes of Little Richard, Otis Redding, and Capricorn Records. And the beat goes on in perfect place to hike, bike, and canoe. Entertainment and Attractions -::i:: V, -l Athens, home of the University of Georgia, where groups such as the B-52s and R.E.M. started. Don't miss More than any other, this region of the state has music in its soul. Visitors can feel the beat at the Music -0 ::,:, (') the collection of museums at the Hall of Fame in Macon, experiencing V, 0 University of Georgia, one of the most tunes by those who changed the face C beautiful campus settings anywhere. of Rock, R&B, Jazz, Country, and >-! ::i:: If all this isn't active enough, head to Blues. Athens has long been the cra- the Oconee National Forest for top- dle of alcernative rock. The B-52s got notch hiking trails and Lake Oconee their start here, as did R.E.M. Today for fishing and boating. Or how local music clubs feature up-and- about golf? There are first-rate coming talent, and Athenians look courses just waiting to be played. for the future superstars co emerge. You may not make history here, but James Brown, the Godfather of Soul, you'll have a peach of a time. still lives in Augusta and owns the Ecotourism and Adventure local radio station, WAAW. Country music fans owe a big thanks to Canoeing and camping along the Monticello. This tiny hamlet gave the Altamaha River is one of the great- world country singer Trisha Yearwood est adventures in the entire state. The and offers the Monticello Crossroads river flows undammed from its cre- Scenic Byway. ation at the confluence of the Oconee Botanical beauty also blossoms in and Ocmulgee near Hazelhurst to the chis area of the state. The State river delta on the coast near Darien. Botanical Garden of Georgia is a Lined by swamps and sand ridges, living laboratory that includes out- it serves as a refuge to many rare door gardens and walking trails. Fort and endangered plants and animals. Valley's Massee Lane Gardens is the www.georgla.org At the Edwin I. H atch N uclear Plant near Baxley, visitors learn about nuclear fission. T he Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Raptor Center on Georgia Southern's campus in Statesboro features a self-guided nature walk through 6 habitat displays that house 11 species of live birds of prey. Visitors can also tour the Blue Bird Body Company in Fort Valley, where school buses are built. When the movie Fried Green Tomatoes was filmed in Juliette, the old general store became such a ::c 1--< ;::, 0 rr, -(.) i:.:: Lamar Q. Ball Raptor Center, Statesboro believable Whistle Stop Cafe that the owners decided to open on t h e ta 0 -1--< rr, ::c home of the American Camellia Society. The garden features more than 1,000 varieties of camellia, plus rr, -< (.!) the world's largest collection of Beohm porcelain open to the i:.:: public. In Milledgeville, the 0 Lockerly Arboretum boasts more 1,1,1 (.!) than 6,000 p lant species. Guido Gardens in Metter sits next to the Sower Studio, where religious broad- caster Michael Guido tapes his radio and television broadcasts called A Seed for the Garden of Your Heart. Augusta Golf & Gardens, home of the Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, doors to the public. - featu res 8 acres of garden displays Covington has become "Hollywood and water exhibits, as well as life-size South," with television and film sculptures of the greatest golfers of crews in abundance. The stately man- all time. sions and downtown square are per- In Perry, the Georgia National fect for depicting Southern charm. Fairgrounds & Agricenter plays host to weekly events, plus the state- H eritage sponsored Georgia National Fair Vestiges of the state's earliest settlers for two weeks every October. The are visible at the Ocmulgee National Museum of Aviation, located on Monument. The site, on the banks of Robins Air Force Base in Warner the Ocmulgee River, includes earthen Robins, is dedicated to the exhibition mounds, a visitor's center, and an and preservation of historical aircraft. archaeological museum. Visitors can 1-800-VISIT-GA also sip the waters at Indian Springs, Plantation St ate once home to the Creek Indian Historic Site. Nation and now a state park. Macon, Athens, In Augusta, the state's second old- and Sparta all fea- est city, a number of historic sites ture rich African honor the area's long history. American heritage. Meadow Garden, built in 1791, was Now a community per- the home of George Walton, the forming arts center, the Morton youngest signer of the Declaration of Theatre in Athens was one of the Independence. The Augusta Museum first vaudeville theaters in the coun- of History provides an interesting try built., owned, and operated by step back in time, as does Woodrow African Americans. Macon's D ouglass WiJson's Boyhood Home. Visitors Theatre, once a magnificent backdrop can also tour the Lucy Laney for African American entertainers, M useum of Black History, which now welcomes the public with a Cl honors the woman who became one of the most outstanding educators in post-Civil War Georgia. In nearby Washington, the Robert Toombs State regular film series and occasionaI live performances. Macon's Tubman African American Museum honors the "Black Moses" who led fugitive tr, 0 -::,:, Cl ~ Historic Site celebrates the life of slaves to freedom, while Sparta's C/) the colorful Georgian who was historical museum depicts life on a :.:.r..: 0 Secretary of State for the Con- Southern plantation. rr, --l federacy. Callaway Plantation in Washington illustrates antebellum life though the progression of archi- Though Sherman marched through chis region to get to Savannah, many of the antebellum structures from -0 ::,:, () tectural styles. Visitors can also Athens to Macon survived the Civil C/) 0 experience plantation life at Jarrell War. Some of the most lovely homes C are found in Madison, where a self- :-:cl guided walking tour directs visitors to the most historic spots. Louisville may have been the state's first per- manent capital, but the city of Milledgeville claimed the honor for 68 years, before and during the Civil War. The Old Governor's Mansion and the State Capitol Museum pre- serve this period of the state's history. The Hay House in Macon is one of the most fabulous homes in Georgia- perhaps in the entire United States. Jefferson Davis Memorial Historic Site in Irwinville now marks the spot where the Confederate President was taken prisoner by Union sol- diers. There's also a small museum filled with Civil War memorabilia such as flags, weapons, and newspa- Fort Discovery, Augusta per clippings. A. H. Stephens State www.geo rgla.org Park in Crawfordville features Liberty Hall, home of the Vice President of the Confederacy. The town of Fitzgerald was settled after the war by weary Union veterans looking for a new start. This city is a mix of New England architecture and Southern charm. It's also home to the Blue and Gray Museum of Civil War memorabilia. Shopping and Culture With 60 counties and 3 large cities, there's no shortage of shopping in ::r:: this region. Athens, Augusta, and I-< ::> Macon each feature malls, as well as 0 fine downtown shopping. So many V) -V ~ 0 antiques shops populate the area that merchants have formed an Antiques Trail. This 200-mile loop features I-< more than 200 dealers. V ...). Visitors traveling east of Atlanta ::r:: can explore the Treasures Along V) <.... 0 I-20 Trail. T his collection of small towns-rich 111 charm, history, ~ and Southern hospitality-includes 0 Conyers, Covington, Lake Oconee, 1.1.J 0 Madison, Rutledge, and Social C ircle. Artists thrive in Watkinsville, just south of Athens and home of Happy Valley Pottery, where Jerry Chappelle makes his handcrafted pieces. Artisans also work in the stu- dios and galleries along A rtists Row in Augusta. Bargain hunters arc sure to spot the Peach Festival Outlet in Byron, just off I-75. In every season, visitors are invited to partake of the bounty of this wonderfully rural part of the state. Spring brings the onion harvest to Vidalia and surrounding counties. Visitors can buy the sweet onions directly from producers, at roadside stands, and at supermarkets. June through early September, Peach County takes the spotlight. Here visitors find the state's largest growers 66 (and the world's best peaches). Claxton is famous for a seasonal delicacy-holiday fruitcakes. Claxton Bakery and the Georgia Fruit Cake Company both sell the tasty treats. Georgia's Historic South is also uniquely rich in the cultural arts. The Georgia Museum of Art on the University of Georgia campus m Athens displays more than 7,000 objects of art, including one of the South's finest collections of works on paper. This thriving college town also boasts the UGA Performing Arts Center, the Classic Center, and the Lyndon House Arts Center. Augusta's Morris Museum ofArt is the country's only museum dedicated solely to the study of Southern art. The Morris has more than 2,400 works in its permanent co!Jection and houses the Center for the Study of Southern Painting. The city's Sacred Heart Cultural Center, originally a Catholic church, is home to the city's opera, ballet, symphony, and theater companies. Georgia has also given birth to a number of famous writers. No alumnus of the Georgia College & State University in Milledgeville is more famous than Flannery O'Connor. Scholars come from far and wide to study the pages of her original novels and short story manuscripts Vidalia Onion Festival, Vidalia 1-800-VI SI TG A housed in the school library. The Uncle Remus Museum in Eatonton honors Joel Chandler Harris, but he's not the only author to hail from these parts. Alice Walker, author of The Color Purple, also grew up here. George L. Smith St ate Park 111 Twin City also offers great fishing opportunities and a restored waterpowered grist mill. Sports and Recreation This region of the state has long been associated with sporting excellence. After all, 1t was here on Montgomery Lake, an oxbow of the curling Ocmulgee River, that George Though it's relatively young, the Oconee National Forest is known for great fishing and bountiful game. The Oconee and Ocmulgee Rivers, as well as Lake Sinclair, entice anglers to cast their lines within the forest boundaries. Avid hunters, however, come for the deer, turkey, squirrel, and quail. G'l Spectators are welcome at the ('Tl 0 Blessing of the Hounds for the Belle ::,:, Meade Fox Hunt in Thomson. Pine Top Farms, also in Thomson, is one G,...'.l :.: (J) of the premier cross-country equestrian courses 10 the Southeast. :.:.r..: V) Harness racing is relatively rare in the >-I South, but top Standardbred harness racers come to Hawkinsville every 0 :.:.,.:., () State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens winter to tune up at the Hawkinsville (J) Harness Training Facility. Visitors 0 Washington Perry caught the world- are always welcome. The Georgia record largemouth bass on June 2, International Horse Park in Conyers C :>:r-:I t 932. Though the 22-pound, 4-ounce hosted both equestrian and mountain fish remains the undisputed world biking events during the 1996 record, fishermen in the area try Olympic Games. Horses are wel- every day to surpass his mark, and come, and mountain biking enthusi- Clarks Hill Lake is a perfect place to asts from all over the world come to try. Also called J. Strom Thurmond the trails here. Lake, the 70,000-acre body of water The Peach State has produced some offers swimming, sailing, fishing, and of the world's greatest athletes, and camping, and it's the largest Corps of they're honored at the Georgia Engineers reservoir east of the Sports Hall of Fame m Macon. Mississippi. Elijah Clark State Park Additional exhibits pay tribute to in Lincolnton is also located on the Georgia's high school athletes, the lake's shore. state's prominent college sports Lake Oconee near Greensboro has programs, the 1996 O lympics and super boating and fishing, but most Paralympics, and almost every sport people come here for the golf. ever played in Georgia. The Butts- Four golf communi ties-Harbor Mehre Heritage Hall at UGA in C lub, Reynolds Plantation, Port Athens touts the successes of men's Armor, and Cuscowilla-ring the and women's sports teams at the lake w ith championship courses. University of Georgia. www .geo rg la .o rg Travel Directory If you think Georgia is just live oaks. Spanish moss nd .ost ,torie-, thi 1 again. Sec Lhe vestiges o f Sherman's March lo the Sea. Balllc fields. Cemeteries. Picrurcsque antebellum towns he spared. Madison. Milledgeville - Georgia's capiml for more than 60 ye,trs. Macon. Washington. Augusta - home of the prestigious Masters GolfToumamcnt. Bed and Breakfasts. Folk mies of Uncle Remus. Comic Southern stories by Flannery O'Connor, Milledgevillc's most famous native. Peer through the kaleidoscope ofGeorgia's distant and recent past - there's no limit of things Lo see and do. Travel 12,000 years back at Ocmulgee National Monument. T he Tubman-African American Museum. Pay tribute to our state's most beloved people at Georgia's halls of fame featuring music, golf and sports. Stroll Augusta's riverfront. Rummage through antique shops. Fish the Ocmulgcc, Oconee and Altamaha. Pun greens designed for lhc masters of golf. Sample fresh Georgia produce, including the world-renowned Vidalia onion. Claxton fruit cakes and Stuckey's pecan log rolls. Stake out Panola Hall for Sylvia, Georgia's most fomous ghost, or walk the haunted rood leading to Abraham Simon's grave. That ghost may be wlliting for you. Fast forward to your next vacation and travel through time and place with us. ) We're everything you expected-and more. exper1~n.~ - -- - - eilirgia _gQ_TGOl Visit www.georgia.org or call 1-800-visit-GA ABBEVILLE ATHENS I HERITAGE A Main Street City Abbeville United Methodist Church: 100 Kelly ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRA CTION S St, (36310); 334-585-3121. Classic City Tours: 280 E. Dougherty St., New Hope Primitive Baptist Church: Hwy. 129 S., (30601); 706-208-8687. (31001); 334-585-1092. www.visitathensga.com. Wilcox County Courthouse: 103 N. Broad St., Founders Memorial Garden: 325 S. Lumpkin St., (31001); 229-467-2737. (30602); 706-542-8972. The Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.: 2450 S. \., SPORTS AND RECREATION Milledge Ave., (30602-5817); 706-227-5369. Half Moon Landing on Ocmulgee River: End of www.uga.edu/gardenclub. .::.c..: V, Half Moon Rd., (31001); 912-467-3201. State Botanical Garden of Georgia: 2450 S. >-I :J- INFORMATION Milledge Ave., (30605) 706-542-1244. www.uga.edu/botgarden. 0 ~ Abbeville City Hall: 215 S. Depot St., (31001); Tree That Owns Itself: Corner of Dearing and () 229-467-3201. ALMA ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTI ONS Finley SIS., (30601); 706-353-1820. www.visitathensga.com/ attractions.html. 'I HERITAGE Church-Waddel-Brumby House Museum: 280 E. Vl 0 C: >-I ::c: Rabbit Eye Blueberry Capital of the World Dougherty St., (30601); 706-353-1820. :J- INFORMATION www.visltathensga.com. Double Barreled Cannon: College and Hancock Alma-Bacon County Chamber of Commerce: Sts., (30601); 706-353-1820. 1120 W. 12th St., Suite 402, Bacon County Fire Station Number Two: 489 Prince Ave., Courthouse, (31510); 912-632-5859. (30601); 706-353-1801. www.negia.ne1/~achf. Gospel Pilgrim Cemetery: 4th St, adjacent to APPLING Springfield Baptist Church, (30601); 706-549- ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS 2686. Joseph Henry Lumpkin House: 248 Prince Ave., Mistletoe State Park: 3723 Mistletoe Rd., (30601); 706-357-4430, 1-800-653-0603. (30802); 706-541-0321 or for reservations only Morton Theatre: 195W. Washington St., (30601); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. 706-613-3770. www.mortontheatre.itgo.com. I HERITAGE Seney-Stoval Chapel: 201 N. MIiiedge Ave., (30602); 706-542-2736. Columbia County Courthouse: 1958 Appling Stephen Upson House: 1022 Prince Ave., Harlem Rd., (30802); 706-541-1139. (30601); 706-353-1820. Old Kiokee Baptist Church: 6145 Tubman Rd., Taylor-Grady House: 634 Prince Ave. (30601); (30802); 706-541-1086. 706-549-8688. ,., SPORTS & RECREATION Wildwood Park: Hwy. 47, (30802); 706-5410586. www.co.columbia.ga.us. U.S. Navy Supply Corps Museum: 1425 Prince Ave., (30606); 706-354-7349. www.nscs.com. www .georgla.org University of Georgia Historic North Campus: (30901); 706-823-6600, 706-821-1754. Broad St, (30601); 706-542-0842. I HERITAGE ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Augusta Arsenal Historic Site (ASU campus): Athens, A Main Street City: Hwy. 441, (30605); 2500 Walton Way, (30904); 706-737-1444. 706-353- 1421. Augusta Museum of History: 560 Reynolds St., The Classic Center: 300 N. Thomas St., (30601); (30901); 706-722-8454. 706-208-0900 and theatre box office, 706-357- www.augustamuseum.org. 4444. www.classiccenter.com. Cedar Grove Cemetery: E. Boundary St., Georgia Museum of Art: 90 Carlton St., (30602); (30901); 706-823-6600. 706-542-4662. www.uga.edu/gamuseum. Ezekiel Harris House: 1822 Broad St., (30904); Lyndon House Arts Center: 293 Hoyt St., 706-724-0436. www.augustaga.org. (30601); 706-613-3623. First PresbyterianChurch: 642Telfair St, (30901); University of Georgia Performing Arts Center: 706-823-2450. www.firstpresaugusta.org. UGA's East Campus, off River Rd.. (30602) 706- Historic Farm Home of George Walton: 1320 542-4400. www.uga.edu/pac. Independence Dr., (30901); 706-724-4174. Laney-Walker Historic District: 600-1400 Blocks :r: :'"i' ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall: 1 Selig Circle, (30602); 706-542-9091. www.georgiadogs.com. Laney-Walker Blvd., (30901); 706-823-6600. Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History: 1116 Phillips St, (30901); 706-724-3576. :) Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame: University of www.lucycraftlaneymuseum.com. J) .~.. Georgia, (30602); 706-542-8064. 1vww.uga.edu. Magnolia Cemetery: 702 3rd St., (30901); 706823-6600. ~ Memorial Park & Zoo: 293 Gran Ellen Dr., Meadow Garden House Museum! 1320 :) (30606); 706-613-3580. Independence Dr., (30901); 706-724-4174. ...'-4 J) :r: :! INFORMATION Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau: 300 N. The Old Government House: 432 Telfair St., (30901); 706-821-1812. www.augustaga.org. Old Medical College: 598 Telfair St. (30901); Thomas St., (30601); 706-357-4430, 1-800- 706-724-7283. www.augustaga.org. 653-0603. www.visitathensga.com. Springfield Baptist Church: 114 12th St. at Athens Welcome Center: 280 E. Dougherty St, Reynolds St., (30901); 706-724- 1056. (30601); 706-353-1820. www.visitathensga.com. www.augustaga.org. St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 605 Reynolds St., AUGUSTA . (30901); 706-724-2485. WW1'1.saintpauls.org. A Main Street City Tabernacle Baptist Church: 1223 Laney-Walker t;, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Boulevard, (30901); 706-724-1230. Woodrow Wilson's Boyhood Home: 419 7th St., The Savannah River at Augusta: Augusta (30901); 706-724-0436. Wlvw.augustaga.org. Riverwalk Marina & Boat Rentals, 1st-5th Sts. (30901); 706-722-1388. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Phinizy Swamp Nature Park: lock-and-Dam Rd., Artists' Row: 1000 Block of Broad St., (30901); (30906); 706-828-2109. 706-823-6600 www.downtownaugusta.com. Augusta, A Main Street City: 111 10th St., ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS (30901); 706-722-8000. Augusta Exchange Shopping Center: Robert C. Augusta Golf and Gardens...Home of the Georgia Daniel Pkwy. and Wheeler Rd., (30904); 706- Golf Hall of Fame: One 12th St , (30901); 706- 823-6600. 724-4443, www.gghf.org. Augusta Mall: 3450 Wrightsboro Rd., (30909); Cotton Exchange Welcome Center & Museum: 706-733-1001. 32 8th St. at Riverwalk, (30901); 706-724- Augusta-Richmond County Civic Center: 601 7th 4067. www.augustaga.org. St., (30901); 706-722-3521. Haunted Pillar: Southeast corner of 5th at Broad www.augustaciviccenter.com. St., (30901); 706-724-0436. Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art 506 Telfair St., www.augustaga.org. (30901); 706-722-5495. WWIV.ghia.org, National Science Cente~s Fort Discovery: One 7th Imperial Theatre: 745 Broad St., (30901); 706- St., (30901); 706-821-0200, 1-800-325-5445. 722-8293. Wlvw.imperialtheatre.com. www.nationalsciencecenter.org. James Brown Boulevard/WAAW Radio: 9th St. Riverwalk Augusta: Between 5th and 10th Sts., at Broad, (30901); 706-724-9490, 1-888- 1 - 8OO -V IS IT-GA 853-2677 Historic Downtown Barnesville Morris Museum of Art: One 10th St., (30901); 706-724-7501. wWlv.themorris.org \., SPORTS & RECREATION Riverwalk Special Events: # 15 8th St., (30901); Redbone Hunting Preserve: 553 Community 706-821-1754, House Rd., (30204); 770-358-189, 770-358- Sacred Heart Cultural Center: 1301 Greene St, 0944. www.barnesville.org. (30901); 706-826-4700. Wlvw.sacredheartaugusta.org. :t- INFORMATION ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Barnesville Lamar County Chamber of Commerce: 100 Commerce Pl., (30204); 770- Augusta Aquatic Center: 3131 Damascus Rd., 358-2732. www. barnesville.org. (30909); 706-261-0424. Augusta Canal Headgate and National Heritage BAXLEY Area: 3300 Evans to Locks Rd., (30907); 706823-0440, 1-888-659-8926. t;, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE www.augustacanal.com. Randall Tuten Environmental Education Center: Augusta GreenJackets Baseball: 78 Milledge Hwy. 15 (at Appling County Middle School), Rd., (30904); 706-736-7889. (31513); 912-367-8600, G') www.greenjackets.net. Augusta Lynx Professional Hockey: 712 Telfair ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS M 0 St., (30901); 706-724-4423. www.augustalynx.com. Augusta Stallions arenafootball2: Augusta- Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant Visitors Center: 11036 Hatch Pkwy. N., (31513); 912-367-3668. Farm Tour of Appling County: 239 NE. Park Ave., -::0 G') ~ Richard County Civic Center, 7th St., (30901); Suite C, (31513); 912-367-8130. (J) 706-738-9539, 1-800-733-3351. www.augustastallionsaf2.com. I HERITAGE -::r: (J) Diamond Lakes Regional Park: 4335 Windsor Appling County Courthouse: Courthouse Square, >-l Spring Rd., (30815); 706-796-5025. Augusta lceForum: 1249 Augusta W. Pkwy., (30909); 706-863-0061. www.iceforum.com. (31513); 912-367-7731. Wlvw.applingdacoc.com. Heritage Center Museum: 209 Thomas St., -0 ::0 n :J- INFOR MATION (31515); 912-367-8133. (J) 0 Augusta Metropolitan Convention & Visitors ,., SPORTS & RECREATION c:::: >-l Bureau: 1450 Greene St., (30903); 706-823- Appling County Country Club: 4628 Hatch Pkwy, ::r: 6600, 1-800-726-0243. www.augustaga.org. s.. (31513); 912-367-3582, Augusta Welcome Center: 32 8th St. at Buena Vista Cedar Creek Golf & Country Club: RiverWalk, (30901); 706-724-4067. Hwy. 137, (31803); 912-649-3381. Historic Augusta, Inc.: 111 10th St (30901); Crooked Creek Golf Course & luxury Motor Coach 706-724-0436. Resort: 335 Carter Cemetery Rd., (31513); 912- 367-6300. BARNESVILLE Ernest Parker Park: Al len St.. (31515); 912- ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS 367-8315. Falling Rocks Park/Altamaha River: 14 miles Barnesville Walking Tour: Downtown Barnesville, north of Baxley, (31513); 912-367-8100. (30204); 770-358-2732. www.barnesville.org. www.applingdacoc.com. I HERITAGE Lake Mayers: (31513). www.applingdacoc.com. Max Deeo Memorial Park: Walnut St., (31513); Confederate Cemetery: Greenwood St., (30204); 912-367-8315. 770-358-2732. www.barnesville.org. West Side Park: Hwy. 341, (31513); 912-367- Gachet House: 951 Hwy. 18 W., (30204); 770- 8315. 358-2732, 770-358-6397. ivww.barnesville.com. Old Jail Museum & Archives: 326 Thomaston St., ~- INFORMATION (30204); 770-358-0150, Baxley-Appling County Board ofTourism/Chamber ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE of Commerce and Welcome Center: 305 W. Parker St. , (31513); 912-367-7731. Cara Studios: 1 Carnegie Way; Old Carnegie www.applingdacoc.com or www.baxJey.org. library Bldg., (30204); 770-358-3132. wW1v.carastudios.com. www . georgia.org BISHOP ~I SHOPPING & CULTURE Piccadilly Farm: 1971 Whippoorwill Rd., (30621); 706-769-6516. Thomas Orchards & Greenhouse: 6091 Macon Hwy., (30621); 706-769-5011. BOLINGBROKE '1, SHOPPING & CULTURE Small Town Shopping Experience: Hwy. 41, (31004); 912-944-9239. 739-1391. www.claxton-evans-georgia-chamber.com. Evans County Public Fishing Area: Hwy. 280 E., (30417); 912-685-6424. www.georgia-wildlife.com ::S, INFORMATION Claxton-Evans County Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce: 4 N. Duval St., Hwy. 301 N., (30417); 912-739-1391. www.claxton-evans-georgia-chamber.com CLINTON BYRON ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Generation Gap: 123 Peachtree Park, (31008); 478-956-2678. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Old Clinton Historic District: 154 Randolph St., (31032); 478-986-3384. Old Clinton Roadside, Park: Hwy. 129; 478986-3384. I HERITAGE COCHRAN u..... Byron Depot: 101 E. Heritage Blvd., (31008); 478-956-2334. www.byronga.com. ',r SPORTS & RECREATION i:,,: Barksdale Plantation Shooting Preserve: Rt. 4, 0 ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Longstreet Rd., (31014); 478-934-6916. 1--< .r.J...l ::i:: The Big Peach Antiques & Collectibles Mall: I-75 Exit 149 under the Big Peach, (31008); 478956-6256. www.bar1-I 0 :.:.:.i.:., () rJl 0 C: >-I ::i:: I www.georgia.org j 73 'lr' SPORTS & RECREATION Fish Trap Cut: Oconee River, (31021); 478-2 725546. Oconee River: 478-272-5546. Oconee Springs Park: 109 S. Spring Rd., (31024); 706-485-8423. Cuscowilla Resort at Lake Oconee: 126 Cuscowilla Or., (31024); 706-484-0050. :t INFORMATION :t INFORM ATION Dublin-Laurens County Chamber of Commerce Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce: 105 and Welcome Center: 1200 Bellevue Ave., Hwy. Sumter St., (31024); 706-485-7701. 80 W., (31021); 478-272-5546. www.dublingeorgia.com. EASTMAN ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS www.eatonton.com. EVANS ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACT IONS Krystal River Water Park: 799 Industrial Park Standard Candy Co.: 100 Candy CL, (31023); Or., (30809); 706-855-0061. 912-374-4381. r: ~ SHOPPING & CU LTURE FITZGERALD A Main Street City Eastman Flea and Antique Mart: 1107 Herman Ave., (31023); 912-374-7868. ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE \ SPORTS & RECR EATION Jefferson Davis Memorial: 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd., (31750); 912-831-2335. Dodge County Public Fishing Area: County Rd. 49, (31023); 912-374-6765. EN TE RTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ::f- I NFO RMATION Architecture Treasures Tour (self-guided): 119 S. Main St, (31750); 229-426-5033. Eastman-Dodge County Chamber of Commerce www.fitzgeraldga.org. and Welcome Center: 116 9th Ave., (31023); Fish Hatchery Tour: 1773A Bowens MIii Hwy. 912-374-4723. (Hwy. 129 N.), (31750); 229-426-5272. www.eastmangeorgia.com. www.fitzgeraldga.org. EATONTON 1ft ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Alice Walker Driving Tour: 706-485-7701. I HERITAGE Brer Rabbit Statue: Courthouse Square, (31024); 706-485-6856. Rock Eagle Effigy: Hwy. 441, (31024); 706484-2800. Uncle Remus Museum: 214 S. Oak St., (31024); 706-485-6856. ~ SHOPP I NG & CULTURE Rock Eagle 4-H Center: 350 Rock Eagle Rd. NW., (31024); 706-484-2800. Shops at Fore Magnolia: Clark Circle, (31024); 706-485-5900. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Oconee Recreation Area: (31024); 706485-8704. Lake Sinclair Recreation Area: Oconee Springs Park, (31024); 706-485-8423. www.oconee.com/epchamber. Lawrence Shoals Recreation Area-Ga. Power Co.: 125 Wallace Dam Rd., (31024); 706-485--5494. I HERITAGE Blue & Gray Museum: Old DepoVJohnston St., (31750); 229-426-5069. www.fitzgeraldga.org. Evergreen Cemetery: Benjamin Hill Dr., (31750); 229-426-5033, 1-800-386-4642. www.fitzgeraidga.org. if&i SHOPPING & CULTURE Colony Art Gallery: 126 E. Pine St., (31750); 229-426-5035. wwv1.fitzgeraldga.org. Fitzgerald, A Main Street City: 119 S. Main St., (31750); 229-426-5033. www.fitzgeraldga.org. Fitzgerald-Ben Hill County Arts Council: 121 S. Main St., (31750); 229-426-5035. www.fitzgeraldga.org. Grand Theatre of Fitigerald: 119 S. Main St, (31750); 229-426-5033, 1-800-386-4642. www.fitzgeraldga.org. 'lr' SPORTS & RECREATION Bullard Creek Wildlife Management 1773A Bowens Mill Hwy., (31750); 229-423-2998. Ellis T. Paulk Park: 363 Perry House Rd., (31750); 229-426-5050. No facilities. Only for overnight parking. 74 1 - 800 - VISlT - GA :t" INFORM ATION Fitzgerald Centennial Committee: P.O. Box 100, (31750); 229-427-3664. Fitzgerald Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc.: 119 S. Main St., (31750); 800-386-4642, 229-426-5033. www.fitzgeraldga.org. FLOVI I.LA 1t ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Indian Springs State Park: 678 Lake Clark Rd., (30216); 770-504-2277. www.gastateparks.org. C.W. Pettigrew Farm and Community Life Center: 1005 State University Dr., (31030); 478-82564 78. www.fvsu.edu. Fort Valley, A Main Street City: 201 Oakland Heights Pkwy., (31030); 478-825-5986. Lane Packing Co.: 50 Lane Rd. at Hwy. 96, (31030); 4 78-825-3592. :f-- INFORMATION Peach County Chamber of Commerce: 201 Oakland Heights Pkwy., (31030); 478-8253733. www.peachcountyga.com. I HERITAGE Flovilla 1885 School House: 106 Collier St., (30216); 770-775-5661. GLENNVILLE 4' SHOPPING & CULTURE Indian Springs Chapel: 1809 Hwy. 42 S., Bland Farms: P.O. Box 506, (30427); 1-800- (30216); 770-775-2493. 843-2542. www.blandfarms.com. Indian Springs Hotel: 1809 Hwy. 42 S., (3021 6); Cl tT1 770-775-2493. \.., SPORTS & RECREATION 0 FORSYTH Adamson's Fish Camp at Beard's Bluff: Ludowici and Glennville, (30427); 912-654-3632. ::,:, .G..) I HERITAGE Big Hammock Natural Area: 9 miles west of city, ;ii: (30427). V, Confederate Cemetery: Forsyth Cemetery- Phillips Natural Area: 10 miles southeast of city Newton Memorial Dr., (31029); 478-994-5070. off Hwy. 121, (30427). -::i:: V, www.hom.neVmonroe. '"1 Monroe County Museum & Store:Tift College Dr., (31029); 478-994-5070. ::t INFORMATION Glennville Welcome Center; 912-654-2000. -0;,; (i if&i SHOPPI NG & CULTURE GRAY V, Forsyth Commercial Historic District: Downtown, 0 (31029); 478-994-9239, 1-888-642-4628. www.hom.neVmonroe. 11) ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Griswoldville Battlefield: 478-986-5172. C '"1 ::i: ~ SPORTS & RECREATION I HERITAGE The Meadows, National Gun Club: 1064 Rumble Rd., (31029); 478-994-9910. Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area: Hwy. 18, (31029); 478-994-2439. :f" INFORM ATION Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce: 267 Tift College Dr., (31029); 478-994-9239, 1-888-642-4628. www.hom.neVmonroe. FORT VALLEY A Main Street City 1JI ENTERTAI NMENT & ATTRACTIONS Blue Bird Body Company: 402 Blue Bird Blvd., (31030); 478-825-2021. www.blue-bird.com. Massee Lane Gardens/The American Camellia Society: 100 Massee Ln., (31030); 478-9672358. www.camellias-acs.com. 4i SHOPPING & CULTURE Big 6 Farm: Zenith Rd., (31030); 478-825-7504. Jones County Courthouse: 110 South Jefferson St., (31032); 478-986-6668. :t INFORMATION Jones County Chamber of Commerce/Development Authority: 161 W. Clinton St., (31032); 478-986-1123. www.jonescounty.org. GREENSBORO A Better Hometown City EN TERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Iron Horse: Visible from Hwy. 15, (30642); 706 453-7592, 1-800-886-5253. www.greeneccoc.org. I HERITAGE Greensboro's Gaol Jail: Greene St, (30642); 706-453-7592, 1-800-886-5253. www.greeneccoc.org. Greene County Courthouse: 113 N. Main SL, (30642); 706-453-7716. Wlvw.greeneccoc.org. www . georgla.org 75 Greene County Historical Society Museum: 201 E. Greene St., (30642); 706-453-7588. www.greeneccoc.org. Scull Shoals: Hwy. 15 N., (30642); 706-4537592. www.greenecoga.org. '1lJ SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Greensboro: Hwy. 44 N., Main and Broad SIS., (30642); 706-453-7592, 1-800 886-5253 . \ SPORTS & RECREATION Durhamtown Plantation: 2350 Randolph Church Rd., 706-486-4603; www.durhamtown.com. Granite Shoals Marina (Restaurant): 3991 Walkers Church Rd., (30642); 706-453-7639. www.graniteshoalsmarina.com Harbor Club: 1 Club Dr., (30642); 1-800-505 4653. www.haborclub.com. Lake Oconee: Lake Oconee Pkwy., (30642); 706-453-7592, 1-800-886-5253 www.visitlakeoconee.com or www.oconee.org. Port Armor Golf & Country Club: 1 Port Armor Pkwy., (30642); 706-453-4561, 1-800-8047678. www.portarmor.com Reynolds Plantation and Great Waters: 100 Unger Longer Rd., (30642); 706-467-3151. www.reynoldsplantation.com. Old Salem Park; Lake Oconee: Off Hwy. 44; Old Salem Rd., (30642); 706-485-8704, 1-888472-5253. www.georgiapower.com/gpclake. Parks Ferry Park, Lake Oconee: Off Hwy. 44; Carey Station Rd., (30642); 706-485-8704, 1888-472-5253. www.georgiapower.com/ gpclake. :1- INFORMATION Greene County Chamber of Commerce: 112 S. Main St., (30642); 706-453-7592, 1-800-8865253. www.greeneccoc.org. GROVETOWN I HERITAGE Grovetown Museum: Across from City Hall, 104 W. Robinson Ave. (30813); 706-863-4576. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Patriots Park: 5445 Columbia Rd., (30813); 706-863-7523. 1YW1v.co.columbia.ga.us. HAWKINSVILLE A Better Hometown City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Hawkinsville Harness Horse Training Facility: Hwy. 129, (31036); 478-892-9463. Historic Driving Tour: 108 N. Lumpkin St., (31036); 912-783-1717. www.hawkinsville.org. I HERITAGE "Katie" Steam-Pump Fire Truck: At City Hall on Broad St. , (31036); 478-783-1717. www.hawkinsville.org. Old Opera House: 100 N. Lumpkin St., (31036); 478-783-1717. www.hawkinsville.org. Taylor Hall: 504 Kibbee St., (31036); 478-7831717. www.hawkinsville.org. iQ'o SHOPPING & CULTURE Butler Brown Art Gallery: Rt. 4 (Hwy. 26), Box 1450, (31036); 478-892-9323. Downtown Shopping: Commerce St., 478-7831717. www.hawkinsville.org Gooseneck Farms: Hwy. 129 S., (31036); 478783-1063. www.gooseneckfarms.com Hawkinsville Antique Mall: 226 N. Lumpkin St., (31036); 478-783-3607. Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Arts Council: In the Old Opera House, 100 Lumpkin St, (31036); 478-783-1884. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Riverfront Park: Corner of Commerce St. & Florida Ave., (31036); 478-783-1717. Town Creek Country Club: Lover's Lane Rd., (31036); 912-783-0128. ~ INFORMATION Hawkinsville-Pulaski County Chamber of Commerce: 108 N. Lumpkin St., (31036); 478783-1 717. www.hawkinsville.org. HAZLEHURST ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Circle SS Horse Auction: Lumber City Hwy., (31539); 912-375-5543. Frogbottom Grist Mill: Turner Rd., (31539); 912375-4073. Jeff Davis Fairground: Kirkland Still Rd., (31539) 912-375-4543. www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com. I HERITAGE 1890 Homestead: Jeff Davis Fairground, Kirkland Still Rd., (31539); 912-375-4543. Hazlehurst Jeff Davis Museum: 61 E. Coffee St., (31539); 912-379-1887. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Chapman's Antique Gallery: Hwy. 341, (31539); 912-375-0972. Country Classics Antiques & Collectables: Golden Isles Pkwy., (31539); 912-375-7830. Julie's Gifts & Baskets: S. Tallahassee St., (31539); 912-375-6003. Old Red Barn Gift Shoppe: 566 Bell Telephone Rd., (31539); 912-375-4641. 1-80O - VISIT- GA Sellers Country Ham and Sausage: Yawn Rd., (31539); 912-375-4360. ACKSONVILLE ~ SPORTS & RECREATION \ SPORTS & RECREATtON Altamaha River: Hwy. 221 N., (31539); 912- Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area 375-4543. www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com. Ocmulgee River: Hwy 221, (31539); 912-3754543. www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com. Outback Range and Recreation Center: 911 JESUP ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Kirkland Still Rd., (31539); 912-375-0765. www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com. Three Rivers Park and Hazlehurst Civic Center: 270 Uvalda Hwy., (31539), 912-375-6696. ::J INFORMATION Rayonier Pulp Mill: 4 miles north of Jesup, 4470 Savannah Hwy. (301 N.), (31545); 912427-5000, 1-800-839-9957. www.rayonier.com. 'ill'. HERITAGE Little Red Caboose and Railroad Section House: Hazelhurst-Jeff Davis Board of Tourism and Brunswick St., ( 31545); 912-427-2028. Chamber of Commerce: 95 E. Jarman St., Carter House: 311 S. Wayne St., (31545); 912- (31539); 912-375-4543. 427-2028. c;) www.hazelhurst-jeffdavis.com. Doctortown Historical Marker: Doctortown Rd.; tl'1 912-427-2028. 0 INDIAN SPRINGS Wayne County Courthouse: 262 E. Walnut St., (31546); 912-427-5900. ~ .c..;.). ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Wayne County Library: 759 Sunset Blvd., ~ Indian Springs State Park: See Flovilla. (31545); 912-427-2500. V, IRWIN VILLE iQ'o SHOPPING & CULTURE :.:.i.:.: V, I HERITAGE Jefferson Davis Memorial State Historic Site: 338 Jeff Davis Park Rd., (31760); 912-831-2335. Wayne County Arts Council: 417 S. Hickory St., (31545); 912-427-3333. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION --! -0 ~ (') JACKSON g, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Bill Morris Park: Sunset Blvd.; 912-427-2028. Jaycee Landing: 230 Jaycee Landing, (31545); 912-588-9222. V, 0 c::: >-l Rayonier Wildlife Management Area: Check tr: Dause! Trails Nature Center: 360 Mt Vernon Rd., Station on Hwy. 32, (31545); 912-427-2028. (30233); 770-775-6798. www.dausettrails.com. :J- INFORMATION ~ EN TERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS AMTRAK Depot: 176 NW. Broad St, (31545); High Falls State Park: 76 High Falls Park Dr., 1-800-872-7245. www.amtrak.com. (30233); 770-389-7275, 1-800-864-7275. Jesup-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce and www.gastateparks.org. Wayne County Tourism Board: 124 NW. Broad I HERITAGE St., (31545); 912-427-2028. www.waynechamber.com. Butts County Courthouse: 25 3rd St., (30233); 770-775-8200. JEWELL li'o SHOPPING & CULTURE Historic Downtown Jackson: 770-775-4839. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Jackson: 770-775-4753. :}-- INFORMATION Butts County Chamber of Commerce: 206 E. 3 rd St., (30233); 770-775-4839. www.jackson-online.com/ buttscountychamber. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Jewell Community Information: 706-465-9655. Rock Mill Plantation: Mayfield-Jewell Rd., (31045); 706-465-3285. JULIETTE I HERITAGE Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site: 711 Jarrell Plantation Rd., (31046); 478-986-5172. www.mylink.net;-jarrell. www.georgia.org 77 ~ SHOPPI NG & CU LTURE Juliette Community: Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce, 267 Tift College Dr. (Forsyth), (31029); 478-994-9239, 1-888-6424624. www.hom.ne1/monroe. \., SPORT S & RECREATION Lake Juliette: 5--8 miles east of I75 (Exit 186 off 1-75), (31046); 478-994-9239, 1-888-6424624. www.hom.nevmonroe. LI ZELLA 4'o SHOPPING & CULTUR E Middle Georgia Pottery: Pottery Rd., (31052); 4 78-935-8989. Roberta-Crawford County Chamber of Commerce (In Roberta): (31078); 478-8363825. www.peachblossomtrail.org LOGANVILLE KNOXVILLE I HERITAGE ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Carousel Quarters Animal Farm: 3540 Sharon Cl1urch Loop, (30052); 770-466-4670. Knoxville Courthouse: Downtown Knoxville, Hwy. 80; 478-836-3825. Old Knoxville Jail and Museum: Hwy. 42; 478- Vines Botanical Gardens & Manor House: 3500 Oak Grove Rd., (30052); 770-466-7532. www.vinesbotanicalgardens.com . r: 836-3825. www.peachblossomtrail.org. LOUISVILLE :) LEXINGTON :J I HERITAGE :n WHERI TAGE Jefferson County Courthouse: 300 E. Broad SL, :.-x.....J:. :> Big Clouds Creek (Howard) Covered Bridge: Southeast of Smithsonia. (30434); 478-62 5-8134. www.jeffersoncounty.org. Old Market House: Center of Broad SL, (30434); :--' :".:..r.':. LINCOLNTON A Better Hometown City 478-625-8134. www.jeffersoncounty.org. Old Town Plantation & Retreat: 8910 Hwy 17 -l Old City Cemetery: Brookin St., (31082); 478- Georgia Power's Lake Sinclair: 1-800-693-1304. :::i: 552-3288. www.washingtoncounty-ga.com. Washington County Courthouse: Courthouse :j- I NFORMATION Square; 478-552-2325. Hancock County Chamber of Commerce: Washington County Genealogical Museum: 129 (31087); 706-444-5715. Jones St., Box 1066, (31082); 478-552-6965. Washington County Chamber of Commerce: 131 STATESBORO W. Haynes St., (31082); 478-552-3288. A Main Street City Wlvw.washingtoncounty-ga.com ,_ ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE SCREVEN \w SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Lindsay Grace: 1167 Griffis Rd., (31560); 912-579-64 75. SOCIAL CIRCLE ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Blue Willow Inn: 294 N. Cherokee Rd., (30279); Herty Nature Trail: HertY Memorial Pine Forest, Georgia Southern Campus; 912-681-5444. 1!il ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Braswell Food Company: 226 N. Zetterower Ave., (30458); 912-764-6191. www.braswells.com. Georgia's 301 Trail: 332 S. Main St., (30458); 1-800-568-3301. www.visit-statesboro.com. Georgia Southern Botanical Garden: 1505 770-464-2131, 1-800-552-8813. IYWIY.bluewillowinn.com. Fox Winery: 255 Hwy. 11 S., (30025); 770787-5402. Town Well: downtown Bland Ave., (30458); 912-871-1114. l'IWIV2.gasou.edu/garden/home.htm. Lamar Q. Ball Jr. Raptor Center: Georgia Southern University, (30460); 912-681-0831, 1-800-568-3301. www.bio.gasou.edu/wildlife/. www.geor gi a .o rg 'I HERITAGE Beaver House: 121 S. Main St., (30458); 912764-2821. Georgia Southern University Museum: Southern Dr., Rosenwald Blvd., on Georgia Southern campus; 912-681-5444, 912-681-0147. Savannah Ave. Historic District: Savannah Ave.; 912-489-1869, 1-800-568-3301. www.visit-statesboro.com. Statesboro Primitive Baptist Church: 4 S. Zetterower Ave., (30458); 912-764-6058. :r INFORMATION Screven County Chamber of Commerce: 101 S. Main St., (30467); 912-564-7878. www.screvencounty.com. THOMSON $ ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Clarks Hill Lake Wildlife Management Area: 142 Bob Kirk Rd. NW., (30824); 706-595-4222. www. huntgeorgia.com lifii SHOPP ING & CULTURE I HERITAGE Georgia Southern University Symphony and Theater South: 332 S. Main St., (30458); 912681-5396, 1-800-568~3301. www.gasou.edu. Historic Wrightsboro: Wrightsboro Rd. off Hwy. 78, (30824); 706-597-1000. Rock House: Rock House Rd., (30824); 706- Georgia Southern University/Russell Union 597-1000. :I: E-, Ballroom: Georgia Ave. and Forest Dr.; 912-6810399. www2.gasou.edu/sta/ru. \"' SPORTS & RECREATION ::i Statesboro, A Main Street City: E. Main St., Belle Meade Hunt: 3532 Wrightsboro Rd. NW., 0 (30458); 912-764-7227. (30824); 706-595-8000, 1-800-528-9765. -V'l V ~ Sunny South Pecans: 29 E. Olliff St. , (30459); 912-764-5337. 1-800-764-3687. www.pecans.cc. www.bellemeadehunt.com Pine-Top Farm: 1393 Augusta Hwy., (30824); 706-597-1000. 0 -E-, V'l :I: :f- INFORMATION Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 332 S. Main St., (30458); :j- INFORMATION Thomson-McDuffie Tourism and Chamber of Commerce: 111 Railroad St. Depot, (30824); -:V;:':l (..') 912-489-1869, 1-800-568-3301. www.visit-Statesboro.com. Statesboro-Bulloch County Chamber of 706-597-1000. www.thomson-mcduffie.org. TIGNALL ~ 0 ~ Commerce: 102 S. Main St., (30458); 912-7646111. www:statesboro-chamber.org. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS (..') Wing & A Prayer Emu & Hereford Ranch: 357 SWAINSBORO Norman Rd. NE., (30668); 706-285-2977. I HERITAGE Smith Medical Museum: 625 N. Main St., (30401); 478-237-3222. Vann Community House & Park: 105 Roberts St., (30401); 478-237-8098. ii'i SHOPPI NG & CULTURE Historic Downtown Swainsboro: 478-237-6426. :l INFORMATION Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber of Commerce: 124 N. Main St., (30401); 478-2376426. www.emanuelchamber.org. SYLVANIA I HERITAGE Burton's Ferry Site: Hwy, 301 N. Dell-Goodall House: Hwy. 301; 912-564-7554. \"' SPORTS & RECREATION Brier Creek Swamp Canoe Trips: 912-829-4754. TWIN CITY ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACT IO NS George L. Smith State Park: 4 miles southeast of Twin City, off Hwy. 23, (30471); 1-800-8647275. www.gastateparks.org. I HERITAGE Cari\ee Coleman Park & Rountree Log Cabin: 5th Ave. (Hwy. 192); 478-763-2695. Daughters of the American Revolution Log Cabin: Hwy. 80; 478-763-2869. UNION POINT I HERITAGE Hawthorne Heights Historic Horne: 600 Carlton Ave., (30669); 706-453-7592, 1-800-886-5253. www.greeneccoc.org or www.visiUakeoconee.com Jefferson Hall: Hwy. 278; 706-453-7592, 1-800-886-5253. www.greeneccoc.org. 1-800-VISIT-GA !li'1 SHOPPING & CULTURE Chipman Union: 500 Sibley Ave., (30669); 706486-2112, 1-800-733-8444. ~ INFORMATION Greene County Chamber of Commerce: 112 S. Main St , (Greensboro) (30642); 706-4537592, 1-800-886-5253. www.greeneccoc.org or www.visitlakeoconee.com. VIDALIA A Main Street City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Farm Tours of Vidalia: 2805 E. 1st St., (30474); 912-538-8687. l!!i HERITAGE C) Altamaha Museum of Art & History: 611 tTl Jackson St, (30474); 912-537-1911. Ladson Genealogical Library: 119 Church St., (30475); 912-537-8186. Leader-Rosansky House: 403 Church St., (30474). 0 :,:, G:..-.:). Ohoopee Regional Council for the Arts: 117 V'l SE. Main St., (30474); 912-537-8459, 912- .::.:.i:.: 538-7357. Vidalia Onion Factory, Vidalia Vl Peterson-Wilbanks House: 404 Jackson St., (30474); 912-537-2354. iii SHOPPING & CU LTURE 288-9742. www.warner-robins.org. WARRENTON ,-j -0 :,:, n Franklinia Playhouse: 205 SE.. Main St., (30474). Savannah Luggage Outlet Shop: Hwy. 297 N., (30474); 912-537-3016, 1-800-673-6341. :I HERITAGE A Better Hometown City V'l 0 C: >-I www.savannahl uggage.com . Burkhalter House: 105 Davis St., (30828); 706- :::i:: Vidalia, A Main Street City: (30474); 912-537- 465-9604. 8033. www.vidaliaga.com. Ogeechee River Mill: 4745 Reynolds Rd., Vidalia Community Center/Convention Center: (30828); 706-465-9604. 107 Old Airport Rd., (30474); 912-537-8718. Warren County Courthouse: Court Square; 706- Vidalia Onion Factory: P.O. Box 504, (30474); 465-2141. 912-526-3466, 1-800-227-6646. \"' SPORTS & RECREATION ~ I NFORMATION Ogeechee Wildlife Management Area: Hwy. 16 Vidalia Tourism Council and Welcome Center: SW., (30828). . 2805 E. 1st St., (30474); 912-538-8687, 912537-4466. www.vidaliageorgia.com. :1J- I NFORMATION Warren County Chamber of Commerce: Main St.; WARNER ROBINS 706-465-9604. 'I HERITAGE Georgia Aviation Hall Of Fame: Hwy. 247 & Russell Pkwy.; 478-328-0704. Museum of Aviation : 1942 Heritage Blvd., (31099); 478-926-6870. www.museumofaviation.org. ~- INFORMATION Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau: 99 N. 1st St., (31099); 478-922-5100, 1-888- WARTHEN I' HERITAGE Oldest Log Jail in Georgia: Town Square. WASHINGTON A Main Street City and A Better Hometown City I HERITAGE Callaway Plantation: 260 Lexington Rd., www.geo rg ia . org (30673); 706-678-7060. Church of the Mediator: 212 E. Robert Toombs Ave., (30673); 706-678-7226. Oconee County Chamber of Commerce: 55 Nancy Dr., (30677); 706-769-7947. www.oconeecounty.com. Holiday Park: Holiday Parll Rd., (30673); 706678-2013. www.washingtonwilkes.com WAYNESBORO Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church: Whitehall St., (30673); 706-678-2013. Kettle Creek Battlefield: Warhill Rd., (30673); ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Plant Vogtle Visitor Center: 7821 River Rd., 706-678-2013. (30830); 706-554-9407. Mary Willis Library: 204 E. Liberty St., (30673); 706-678-7736. Robert Toombs House State Historic Site: 216 E. 'II[ HERITAGE Burke County Museum: 536 Liberty St., Robert Toombs Ave., (30673); 706-678-2226. (30830); 706-554-4889. home.g-net.neV-toombs Washington Historical Museum: 308 E. Robert Toombs Ave., (30673); 706-678-2105, 770678-2013. "9 SHOPPING & CULTURE Historic Waynesboro: Hwy. 25 (downtown), (30830); 706-554-545l. :,.r.:. "9 SHOPPING & CULTURE \ SPORTS & RECREATION ;:) Washington, A Main Street City: 104 E. Liberty Boll Weevil Plantation: 4264 Thompson Bridge 0 St., (30673); 706-678-7760. Rd., (30830); 706-554-6227. Vl -u ~ ::j- INFORMATION Washington-Wilkes Chamber of Commerce www.bur1le.neVbollweevll. Buckeye Plantation: Hwy. 56 S., (30830); 912589-7146. ,0... (Zirbes-Ledbetter House): 104 E. Liberty St., Di-Lane Plantation: 4854 8. Herndon Rd., -Vl :r: (30673); 706-678-2013. www.washingtonga.org. (30830); 706-437-0186. ::j- INFORMATIO N Vl -< c..? WATKINSVILLE 'I HERITAGE Burke County Chamber of Commerce: 241 E. 6th St., (30830); 706-554-545l. ~ 0 ~ c..? Eagle Tavern Museum and Gift Shop: 3rd and Main Sts., (30677); 706-769-5197. www.oconeecounty.com. WILLACOOCHE I HERITAGE Eider's Mill Covered Bridge: Hwy. 15 and Elder McCraine Turpentine Still: Hwy. 82. Mill Rd., (30677); 706-769-5197. William Daniell House: Daniels Bridge Rd. off Hwy. 316; 706-769-5120. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Happy Valley Pottery and Craft Store: 1210 Carson Graves Rd., (30677); 706-769-5922. Historic Downtown Watkinsville: shopping guide available at EagleTavern Welcome Center on Main St., (30677); 706-769-5197. Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation: 34 School St., (30677); 706-769-4565. www.ocaf.com. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Heritage Park: Hwy. 441, 706-769-5120. Herman C. Michael Park: Hwy. 53 and Elder Rd., (30677); 706-769-3965. ww11.oconeecounty.com. :f- INFORMATION Eagle Tavern Welcome Center: 3rd and Main Sts. (30677); 706-769-5197. www.oconeecounty.com. 86 1-800-VISIT-GA Lodging BAPPLING Mistletoe State Park: 3723 Mistletoe Rd., (30802); 706-541-9464, 1-800-864-7275. www.georgiastateparks.org. /i:o ATHENS Best Western-Colonial Inn: 170 N. Milledge Ave., (30601); 706-546-7311. Comfort Inn: 3980 Atlanta Hwy., (30622); 706-227-9700. Courtyard Athens: 166 N. Finley St., (30601); 706-369-7000. Holiday Inn Downtown: 197 E. Broad St., (30603); 706-549-4433. Holiday Inn Express: 513 W. Broad St., (30601); 706-546-8122. Magnolia Terrace Guest House: 277 Hill St., (30601); 706-548-3860. www.bbonline.com. :..:.i Nicholson House Inn: 6295 Jefferson Rd., (30607); 706-353-2200. www.bbonline.com. u... ~AU GUSTA C AmeriSuites-Riverwatch Parkway: 1062 Claussen Rd., (30907); 706-733-4656, 1-800-833-1516. .~.. Azalea Inn Bed & Breakfast: 312-334 Greene St., (30901): 706-724-3454. www.theazaleainn.com. C Comfort Inn Medical Center: 1455 Walton Way, (30901); 706-722-2224, 1-800-228-5150. Comfort Inn: 629 Frontage Rd. NW., (30907); 706-855-8000 u C C Courtyard Augusta: 1045 Stevens Creek Rd., (30907); 706-737-3737. Days Inn: 3654 Wheeler Rd., (30909); 706-868-8610. ::i Hampton Inn: 3030 Washington Rd., (30907); 706-737-1122. Holiday Inn: 2155 Gordon Hwy., (30909); 706-737-2300. Holiday Inn-West: 1075 Stevens Creek Rd., (30907); 706-738-8811. La Quinta Inn, 3020 Washington Rd., (30907); 706-733-2660. Microtel Inn and Suites: 2176 Gordon Hwy., (30909); 706-736-6425. Partridge Inn: 2110 Walton Way, (30904); 706-737-8888, 1-800-476-6888. Perrin Guest House Inn: 208 LaFayette Dr., (30909); 706-731-0920. Radisson Riverfront: 2 10U7 St., (30901); 706-722-8900. Radisson Suites Inn: 3038 Washington Rd., (30907); 706-868-1800. Sheraton Augusta Hotel: 2651 Perimeter Pkwy., (30909); 706-855-8100. Super 8 Motel: 2137 Gordon Hwy., (30909); 706-738-5018. West Bank Inn: 2904 Washington Rd., (30909); 706-733-1724. /i:o BARTOW Magnolia Mornings Bed & Breakfast: 1038 Spier St., (30413); 478-364-4030. /i:o BAXLEY Budget Host Inn: 958 E. Parker St., (31513); 912-367-2200. Coach Resort: 335 Carter Cemetery Rd., (31513); 912-367-6300. Lundsford Moody Park: 4497 Hatch Pkwy. N., (31513); 912-367-4169. Scottish Inn: 1179 Hatch Pkwy. S., (31513); 912-367-3652. S BLYTHE Clark Place: 166 Murrow St., (30805); 706-592-4945. www.georgia.org , BYRO N Best Western Inn and Suites: 101 Dunbar Rd., (31008); 478-956-3056. Comfort Inn: 115 Chapman Rd., (31008); 478956-1600. Days Inn: 246 Hwy. 49 N., (31008); 478956-5100. Memories Inn Bed & Breakfast: 403 Main St., (31008); 478-956-2498. Super 8 Motel: 305 Hwy. 49 N., (31008); 478956-3311, 1-800-800-8000. ,C HAUNCEY Jay Bird Springs Resort & Campgrounds: 1221 Jay Bird Springs Rd ., (31011); 912-868-2728. ,liJ', CLAXTON Budget Inn: 324 N. Duval St., (30417); 912- 739-1016. Canoochee River: Hwy. 301 N., (30417); 912- 739-1391. u.... S COCHRAN International Horse Park in Conyers ix: Hillside Bluegrass Park: Rt. 5, (31014); 478-934-6694. 0 I-< , CONYERS Vl :i: Comfort Inn: 1363 Klondike Rd., (30094); 770-760-0300. Days Inn: 1350 Dogwood Dr., (30013); 770-922-3314. -l S FORT VA LL EY 0 Days Inn Suites: 300 Commercial Heights, (31030); 478-825-3600. .~... Evans-Cantrell House Bed & Breakfast: 300 College St., (31030); 478-825-0611. (i Vl &'I GLENNVI LLE Adamson's Fish Camp, Beard's Bluff Campground: Between Ludowici and Glennville, (30427); 0 e...., 912-654-3632. ::r: S GREENSBORO Harbor Club: 1 Club Dr., (30642); 800-505-4653. Higdon House Bed & Breakfast: 301 W. Greene St., (30642); 706-453-1901. Jameson Inn: 2252 S. Main St., (30642); 706-453-9135. Microtel Inn: 2470 Old Eatonton Hwy., (30642); 706-453-7300. So HAZ LEHURST Best Western: 143 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (31539); 912-375-3400. Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area: Hwy. 221 N., (31539). lill JAC KSON Days Inn: 625 E. 3rd St., (30233); 770-504-8100. High Falls State Park: 76 High Falls Park Dr., (30233); 1-800-864-7275. &ll JESUP Days Inn: 384 Hwy. 301 S., (31545); 912-427-3751. Jameson Inn: 205 N. Hwy. 301 N., (31545); 912-427-6800. Jaycee Landing: 230 Jaycee Landing, (31545) 912-588-9222. S, JULI ETTE Dames Ferry Park: 9546 Hwy. 87, (31046); 478-994-7945. www.georgiapower.com/ gpclake. The Jarrell 1920 House Bed & Breakfast: 715 Jarrell Plantation Rd., (31046); 478-986-3972. www.j arrellhouse.com. www.georg l a.o rg :r: f:-< :::i 0 rJJ .u... ~ 0 f:-< :.r.Jr.J:. L II II II Ii S LEXINGTO N Hummingbird House: 120 W. Church St., (30648); 706-743-8524, 706-743-8046. Iii', LINC OLNTO N Soap Creek Marina: 3000 Soap Creek Lodge Rd., (30817); 706-359-3124. Iii', LOUISVILLE Louisville Motor Lodge: 308 Hwy. 1 Bypass, (30434); 478-625-7168. SI MACO N 1842 Inn: 353 College St., (31201); 478-741-1842. www.1842lnn.com. Best Western Inn and Suites: 4681 Chambers Rd., (31206); 478-781-5300. Comfort Inn: 2690 Riverside Dr., (31204); 478-746-8855. Comfort Inn West: 4951 Eisenhower Pkwy., (31206); 478-788-5500. Courtyard by Marriott: 3990 Shera.ton Dr., (31210); 478-477-8899. Fairfield Inn: 4011 Sheraton Dr., (31210); 478-738-9007. Holiday Inn 1-75: 3590 Riverside Dr., (31210) ; 478-474-2610. Holiday Inn Express-Riverside/Macon: 2720 Riverside Dr., (31210); 478-743-1482. Holiday Inn West: 4755 Chambers Rd., (31206); 912-788-0120. Jameson Inn: 150 Plantation Inn Dr., (31220); 478-474-8004. La Quinta Inn & Suites: 3944 River Place Dr., (31210); 478-475-0206. Quality Inn: 4630 Chambers Rd., (31206); 478-781-7131. Quality Inn & Suites: 115 Riverside Pkwy., (31210); 478-474-4000. Ramada Inn: 3850 Riverside Dr., (31210); 478-474-9902, 1-888-609-6768. Red Roof Inn: 3950 River Place Dr., (31210); 478-477-7477. Rodeway Inn: 4999 Eisenhower Pkwy., (31206); 478-781-4343. Sleep Inn: 3928 River Place Dr., (31210); 478-757-8300. Super 8 Motel: 3935 Arkwright Rd., (31210); 478-757-8688. Travelodge: 5000 Harrison Rd., (31206); 478-471-6116. Wingate Inn & Suites: 100 Northcrest Blvd., (31210); 478-476-8100. B MADISON Brady Inn: 250 N. 2nd St., (30650); 706-342-4400. Burnett Place Bed & Breakfast: 317 Old Post Rd., (30650); 706-342-4034. 11ww.bbonline.com/ga/burnettplace. Comfort Inn: 1972 Eatonton Hwy., (30650); 706-342-0054. Days Inn: 2001 Eatonton Hwy., (30650); 706-342-1839. Farmhouse Inn: 1051 Meadow Ln., (30650); 706-342-7933. thefarmhouseinn.com Hampton Inn: 2012 Eatonton Hwy., (30650); 706-342-9003. Holiday Inn Express: 2080 Eatonton Rd., (30650); 706-342-3433. Madison Farm Bed and Breakfast: P.O. Box 770, (30650); 706-342-9269. Ramada Inn-Antebellum: 1-20 and Hwy. 440, Exit 114, (30650); 706-342-2121. Riverside Estates: 2750 Eatonton Rd., (30650); 706-342-1799. Southern Cross Guest Ranch B&B: 1670 Bethany Church Rd., (30650); 706-342-8027. www.southcross.com. Super 8 Motel: 2091 Eatonton Rd.. (30650); 706-342-7800. .!!.'I MCRAE Little Ocmulgee State Park: Hwy. 441 N., (31055); 912-868-7474. B METTER Days Inn: 720 S. Lewis St., (30439); 912-685-2700. Holiday Inn Express: Exit 104 off 1-16, Hwy. 121, (30439); 912-685-3000. S MILLEDGEVILLE Antebellum Inn: 200 N. Columbia St., (31061); 478-453-3993. Guest House: 520 W. Hancock St., (31061); 478-452-3098. Hampton Inn: 2461 N. Columbia St, (31061); 478-451-0050. 1- 800-V I SI T- GA Holiday Inn: 2627 N. Columbia St., (31061); 478-452-3502. B M ILLEN Magnolia Springs State Park: 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr., (30442); 1-800-864-7275. www.georgiastateparks.org. .!!.'I MITCH ELL Hamburg State Park: Rt. 1, Box 233, (30820); 1-800-864-7275. www.georgiastateparks.org. S, MO NTIC ELLO Sargeant Jasper's Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room: 349 W. Green St., (31064); 706-468-1117. B NI CHOLLS General Coffee State Park: 46 John Coffee Rd., (31554); 912-384-7082. B NORWOOD Come Away Plantation: 3739 N. Elam Church Rd . NW, (30821); 706-465-3292. WW1'1.comeawayplantation.com. B OXFORD Hopkins House: 1111 Wesley St., (30054); 770-784-1010. www.bbonline.com. S PENFIELD Penfield House & Gardens: 5121 Penfield Rd., (30669-2211); 706-453-9800. B PERRY Best Western: 201 Leet Dr., (31069); 478-987-8777. Comfort Inn: 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd., (31069); 478-987-7710. Fairfield Inn: 110 Perimeter Rd., (31069); 478-987-4454. Guesthouse Inn: 202 Valley Dr., (31069); 478-987-2585. Hampton Inn: 102 Hampton Ct., (31069); 478-987-7681. Henderson VIiiage: 125 S. Langston Circle, (31069); 478-988-8696. www.hendersonvillage.com. Holiday Inn: 200 Valley Dr., (31069); 478-987-3313. Jameson Inn: 200 Market Place Dr., (31069); 478-987-5060. Quality Inn: 1504 Sam Nunn Blvd., (31069); 478-987-1345. Super 8 Motel: 102 Plaza Dr., (31069); 478-987-0999. The Swift Street Inn: 1204 Swift St., (31069); 478-988-9148. www.bbonline.com Travelodge: 100 Westview Ln., (31069); 478-987-7355. rJJ 0 c:::: --l :i:: -= - B REID SVILLE The Nelson Hotel: 118 S. Main SL, (30453); 912-557-4411. www.nelsonhotel.com. lilt RUTLEDGE Hard Labor Creek State Park and Golf Course: Fairplay Rd., P.O. Box 247, (30663); 1-800-8647275. www.gastateparks.org. B SOPERTON Yellow Rose Inn Bed & Breakfast: 412 E. Main St., (30457) ; 912-529-4912. liiJ,STATE SBORO Fairfield Inn: 225 Lanier Dr. , (US 301 Bypass), (30459); 912-871-2525. I Georgia's Bed & Breakfast: 123 S. Zetterower Ave., (30458); 912-489-6330. Jameson Inn: 1 Jameson Ave., (30458); 912-681 -7900. Parkwood Motel & Campground: 12188 Hwy. 301 S., (30458); 912-681-3105. Statesboro Inn: 106 South Main St., (30458); 912-489-8628. Trellis Garden Inn: 107 S. Main St, (30458); 912-489-8781. www.trellisgardeninn.com. ww w.ge o rgl a.o rg Iii! SWAINSBORO Bradford Inn Motel: 688 S. Main St., (30401); 478-237-2400. Coleman House Inn: 323 N. Main Street, (30401); 478-237-9100. Edenfield House Inn: 426 W. Church St., (30401); 478-237-3007.www.bbonline.com. li.'ISYLVAN IA Days Inn: 404 W. Ogeechee SL, (30467); 912-564-2490. STHOMSON 1810 West Inn: 254 N. Seymour Dr., (30824); 800-515-1810. Best Western White Columns Inn: 1890 Washington Rd., (30824); 706-595-8000. Days Inn: 2658 Cobbham Rd., (3D824); 706-595-2262. Econo Lodge: 130 N. Seymour Dr. NW., (30824); 706-595-7144. Four Chimneys Bed & Breakfast: 2316 Wire Rd. SE., (30824); 706-597-0220. Holiday Inn Express: 1893 Washington Rd. NW., (30824); 706-595-6500. Iii! UNION POINT ::r: Durhamtown Plantation: 2250 Randolph Church Rd., (30669); 706-486-4603. f-< ;:) lil!VIDALIA 0 Days Inn: 1503 Lyons Hwy., (30474); 912-537-9251. er, .u... Holiday Inn Express: 2619 E, 1st St., (30474); 912-537-9000. p:; BWALNUT GROVE 0 The Samuel H. Broadnax House: 2391 Leone Ave., (30012); 770-786-1800. f-< .e.r.., SWARNER ROBINS ::r: Best Western Peach Inn: 2739 Watson Blvd., (31093); 478-953-3800. Comfort Inn: 95 S. Hwy. 247, (31088); 478-922-7555. Days Inn: 215 Margie Dr., (31088); 478-953-6866. Hampton Inn: 400 Watson Blvd., (31088); 478-953-9443. Holiday Inn: 2024 Watson Blvd., (31093); 478-923-8871. Jameson Inn: 2731 Watson Blvd., (31099); 478-953-5522. Ramada Inn and Conference Center: 2725 Watson Blvd., (31093); 478-953-3000. Super 8 Motel: 105 Woodcrest Blvd., (31099); 478-923-8600. B W A S HINGTON Holiday Park: Holiday Park Rd., (30673); 706-678-2013. Holly Ridge Country Inn: 2221 Sandtown Rd., (30673); 706-285-2594. Jameson Inn: 115 Ann Denard Dr., (30673); 706-678-7925. Maynard's Manor: 219 E. Robert Toombs Ave., (30673); 706-678-4303. www.kudcom.com/maynard/. The Rider House B&B: 109 Court St., (30673); 706-678-2636. Wingfield Bed & Breakfast Inn: 512 N. Alexander Ave., (30673); 706-678-2278. SI WATKINSVILLE Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast: 5 Harden Hill Rd., (30677); 706-769-2633. www.ambedandbreakfast.com. Rivendell Bed & Breakfast Inn: 3581 S. Barnett Shoals Rd., (30677); 706-769-4522. 1vww.negia.net;- rivendel/. S WAYNESBORO Georgia's Guest Bed & Breakfast: 640 E. 7th St., (30830); 706-554-4863. Jameson Inn Hotel: 1436 N. Liberty St., (30830); 706-437-0500. Steadman House Bed and Breakfast: 828 Liberty St. , (30830); 706-437-1228. www.steadmanhouse.com. 92 1-80 0-V IS IT-GA lf you think Georgia is just square dances and tailgates... Georgia's musicians are considered "family" the world over. Check out U1e red sequined s uit only the 'Godfather of Sou l'' - James Brown - could possibly pull-off whi le you listen to "M"" Rainey - the Mother of lbe Blues. As eclectic as musical taste, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame features memorabilia and masterpieces of the more than 1,1 00 artists who call Georgia home. *GEORGIA MUSIC 11All OJ f AM( Kick a field goal to win tbe title. Squeal armmd a racetrack doing 150 mph. Toss up a three-pointer as time runs out on the clock. You' ll feel like you've lettered i n every s port imaginable a fte r trying the interactive displays o f the Georgia Spor ts l:iall of Fame and you'll discover the all-star achievements of Hank Aaron, Bobby Jones, Herschel Walker, Gwen Torrence and other Georgia champs. Exp lore walkways to beautiful gardens fi lled wi th water falls and largerthan-life bronze sculptures of some of golf's greatest masters. The August" Golf & Gardens- home ofd1e Georgia Golf Hall of Fame, will entice no, only go lfers, but green thumbs, nanire lovers and visitors of all ages . This unique experience offers surprises at every twist and nun. I ,ex Pianos, porn-porns, putters and more await visitors. e r i ~eeverything you expected-and more. ~ ecf>rgia_ Visit www.georgia.org or call 1-800-visit-GA 17GTG01 Edgewood Motel: 4265 Macon Rd., (31907); 706-5612170. Extended Stay America: 5020Armour Rd., (31904); 706653-0131. Hampton Inn North: 7390 Bear l/1., (31909-2516); 706256-2222. Rivertown Inn: 1325 Veterans Pkwy., (31901); 706-3222522. Village Lodge: 1024 Veterans Pkwy., (31901); 706-3243694. CORDELE Deluxe Inn: 1709 16th Ave. E., (31015); 229-271-5000. Econo Lodge: 1618 16th Ave. E., (31015); 229-273-2456. Passport Inn: 1602 16th Ave. E.,( 31015); 229-273-4088. Rodeway Inn: 1609 16th Ave. E., (31015); 229-273-3390. Super 8 Motel: 566 Farmers Market Rd., (31015); 229- 276-1008. CUTHBERT Days Inn: Intersection of Hwys. 82 & 27, (31 740); 229- 732-5566. DAWSON Western Motel: 1149 Forrester Dr., (31742); 229-995-5500. DONALSONVILLE Days Inn: 204 W. 3rd St., Hwy. 84, (31 745); 229-524- 2185. EDISON Dapady Ranch: Hwy. 37 E., (31746); 229-835-2964. FRANKLIN Regency Lodging: 7725 Hwy. 27, (30217); 706-675-0427. GRIFFIN Hampton Inn: 2007 N. Expressway, (30223); 770-229- 9900. Howard Johnson Express Inn & Suites: 1690 N. Expressway, (30223); 770-227-1516. Scottish Inn: 1709 N. Expressway, (30223); 770-228- 6000. HOGANSVILLE Days Inn: 1630 Bass Cross Rd., (30230); 706-637-5400. LA GRANGE Budget Inn: 100 Hill Ave., (30240); 706-882-3595. Comfort Inn: 1512 LaFayette Pkwy., (30240); 706-882- 7700. Hampton Inn: 100 Willis Cir., (30240); 706-845-1115. Lafayette Garden Inn: 1513 Lafayette Pkwy., (30240); 706-884-6175. La Grange Inn: 1601 Lafayette Pkwy., (30241); 706-882- 9540. Motel 6: 2575 Whitesville Rd., (30240): 706-884-1114. Town & Country Motel: 712 New Franklin Rd., (30240); 706-884-8695. LAKE PARK Shoney's Inn: 1075 Lakes Blvd., (31636); 229-559-5660. MONTEZUMA Days Inn: 520 Spaulding Rd., (31063); 478-472-4565. MOULTRIE Days Inn: 1708 1st Ave. SE., (31768); 229-890-2401. Holiday Inn Express: 1300 Hwy. 319 Bypass NE., (31768): 229-890-8652. Inn at Moultrie: 1713 1st Ave. SE., (31768); 229-985- 2200. Regency Inn: 2405 1st Ave. SE., (31768); 912-9852052. Town Terrace: 600 s. Main St., (31768): 229-985-3980. PINE MOUNTAIN Days Inn of Pine Mountain: Hwy. 368 S. Main Ave., (31822); 706-663-2121. Pine Mountain Motel: Hv.y. 27 S., (31822); 706-663-2306. Valley Inn: 14420 Hwy. 27, (31811): 706_-628-4454. RI CHLAND Days Inn: 46 Nicholson St., (31825); 229-887-9000. SYLVESTER Days Inn: 909 Franklin St., (31791); 229-776-9700. THOMASTON Days Inn: 1211 Hwy. 19 N., (30286); 706-648-9260. THOMASVILLE Days Inn: 15375 Hwy. 19 S., (31792); 229-226-6026. Shoney's Inn: 14866 Hwy. 19 S., (31757); 229-228-5555. TIFTON Masters Inn: 901 7th St. W.. (31794); 229-382-8100. Scottish Inn: 1409 Hwy. 82 W., (31794); 229-386-2350. UNADILLA Economy Inn: Hwy. 41 & 1-72, Exit 121, (31091); 478- 627-3211. Red Carpet Inn: 1-75, Exit 40, (:~1091); 478-62 7-3261. VALDOSTA Ashley Oaks Motel: 1610 N. Ashley St., (31601); 229- 242-6340. Big 7 Motel: 1818 W. Hill Ave., (31601); 229-242-0789. Briarwood Motel: 1934 Briarwood Rd., (31601); 229- 242-4205. Budget Inn: 218 W. Hill Ave., (31 601); 229-242-1240. Days Inn: 1827 W. Hill Ave., (31601); 229-249-8800. Del-Mar Motel: 1510 N. Ashley Sl, (31602); 229-242- 8822. Hampton Inn: 1705 Gornto Rd., (31601); 229-244-8800. Holiday Terrace: 1620 N. Ashley St., (31601): 229- 242-2277. Jolly Inn Motel: 1701 Ellis Dr., (31601); 229-244-9500. Motel 6-Valdosta: 2003 W. Hill Ave., (31601); 229- 333-0047. Scottish Inn: 11 14 St. Augustine Rd., (31601); 229- 244-7900. Shoney's Inn: 1828 W. Hill Ave., (31601); 229-244-7711. Villager Lodge: 3470 Madison Hwy., (31601); 229- 242-4664. VIENNA Knights Inn: 1525 E. Union St., (31092); 229-268-2221. WARM SPRINGS Roosevelt Warm Springs Instit ute for Rehabilitation: Roosevelt Hwy., (31830); 706-655-5000. WEST POI NT Travelodge: 1870 SL Rt. 18, (31833); 706-643-9922. These lodging facilities have not been rated by AAA or the Mobil Guide. 8 r There are real mountains here in Pickens County, North Georgia-not just lumpy home co some of land, but hillsides that claw the sky. the largest marble They come in waves like multicol- quarnes rn the ored quilts tumbling in great folds. world. This is the recreational hean of the And there is much state, with thousands of miles of hik- history-from New Echota ing trails and white-water streams (former capital of the Cherokee that take your breath away. Nation) to the heartbreaking thunder Here you'll find charming moun- of the past at Chickamauga National tain towns such as Dahlonega, which Military Park, where the ground was has a rich gold mining history (here's once stained red with blood. where you may discover that nugget) But it is the wildness of the place, and enough antiques shops to do the vastness of the Chattahoochee serious damage to your wallet. Helen National Forest, the call of an owl, is another mountain town that the tentative step of a fawn, the high delights. Dressed in its Bavarian country that makes this part of finest, the little hamlet looks as if it Georgia so special. should be in the Alps. In Mountain City you can see a col- Ecotourism and Adventure leccion of Appalachian buildings and This region's beauty has inspired a museum on the heritage and culture w riters for geJ1erations. Here the of the mountain people highlighted migh ty Chattooga River tumbles in the famous Foxfire series of books out of the mountains to create some and magazines. In Rome lies the of the most awesome white water in stunning campus of Berry College. the Southeast. Kayakers and rafters Dalton and Calhoun boast a tremen- come for the adrenaline rush of the dously successful carpet industry, Class V and V1 rapids. The jagged where you can pick up incredible Tallulah Gorge in the town of bargains. Of geological interest is Tallulah Falls was also gouged by a river. A dam has reduced it to a mild stream, but on the first three week- ~ 0 ends in November and the first two weekends in April, the flood gates C z ....j open and the gorge flows with white water once agam. z;:,,. The mountains also give birth to the V) famed Chattahoochee. The tributary flows right through Helen, where visitors float the lazy waters in color- ful tubes. The Etowah and Chestatee Rivers and Amicalola Creek also offer exciting opportunities for canoeists and kayakers. H ikers come from around theworld to begin (or end) their 2,144-mile trek alo ng the Appalachian Trail. The Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville famous footpath crosses 14 Eastern www.georgla.org 97 Fort Oglethorpe outside Clayton caters to more experienced flyers. Dajton 515 Ridge Still, there's no better view of Dahlonega @ the mountains and the valleys below. Dawsonville ~ 1gs1 ~ s Rome ~ ~, ' ef ~ Gainesville Carlersvilfe Entertainment and Attractions -~Tallapoosa stares from At 4,784 feet, Brasstown Bald is Georgia's highest peak. You can see Georgia north to four states from its summit, and on a Car~llton Maine. Shorter dear day you might just catch a alternatives glimpse of Atlanta. Black Rock include the 250-miJe Mountain State Park in Mountain Benton Mackaye Trail, named for City sits atop the Eastern Con- the forester who envisioned che tinental Divide and provides a strik- Appalachian Trail; the Bartram Trail, ing view of the Appalachians. For which follows the steps of 18th- more breathtaking vistas and rugged century botanist William Bartram; and beauty, head to Cloudland Canyon the Duncan Ridge Trail, the most State Park in the state's Northwest arduous 30-mile trek in the state. co.mer. During the fall, it's on~ of the At Lookout Mountain Flight Park most popular sites for viewing the near Rising Fawn, hang gliders seek beautiful colors. the ultimate high. Even beginners Waterfalls are abundant here too. can try the sport here, flying tandem Amiealola Falls, the highest in the witb an instructor. Tut's Mountain state, p lunges 729 feet in seven Lake Winnepesaukah, Rossville 1-800- V IS IT-GA cascades, providing the main attrac- sidercd by ma11y tion at Amicalola Falls State Park. to be the greatest Anna Ruby, ad jacent to Unicoi hitter of all time, State Park, streams down in double was the first player falls of 153 and so feet. Other inducted into the magical falls include Dukes Creek, Baseball Hall of F ame Minnehaha, Panther Creek, in Cooperstown, New Toccoa, and Dick's Creek. York. In Royston, you'll find his If you like to drive, try the name on everything from the Southern Highroads Scenic Trail. welcoine sign to the Ty Cobb This multistate course leads drivers Museum that celebrates his life and through picturesque mountain vil- career. To NASCAR fans, he's lages and scenic forests. And don't Awesome Bill from Dawsonville. Bill miss the apple country around E lliott's cars, trophies, and other Ellijay, where orchards dot the hill- memorabilia fill the Bill Elliott sides and area apple houses sell their M useum and Souvenir Centre. The harvest August through December. Dawsonville Poolroom also features Visitors can see tl1e countryside and memorabilia of his career, as well as experience the romance of train that of other drivers. travel on the 26-mile, 100-year-old Since 1935, barn roofs across Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, the America have encouraged travelers only mainline railroad service left to stop and "See Rock City." Rock in Georgia. City Gardens, high atop Lookout N orch Georgia also boasts some of Mountain near Chattanooga, draws the state's finest resorts. Golfing, sail- visitors yea r-rou nd with a family- ing, and horseback riding arc a few of oriented excursion into a beautiful the pleasures available at Lake Lanier botanical landscape. For more o ld- Islands Resort on the 38,000-acre fashioned family fun, head to Lake Lake Sidney Lanier. For a touch of Winnepesaukah in Rossville. The elegance, visirors can experience the fam ily -owned amusement park fea- 16th-century French-style winery tures a fun house, arcades, and the and resort, Chateau Elan, near acclaimed Cannon Ball Roller ~ 0 Braselton, where treats include a spa, fine dining, golf, and tennis. A German prince took the ruins of an antebellum mansion and transformed Coaster. Babyland General Hospital in Cleveland is the birthplace of the world-famous Cabbage Patch Kids. In Braselton, Mayfield Dairy Farms C z --> l z them into the luxurious Barnsley serves its wonde1ful ice cream to vis- en Gardens. This resort features golf, a itors who tour the plant. full-service spa, three fine restaurants, and an entire village of Englishstyle cottages. With its 72-foot stone fireplace and panoramic mountain Heritage The 150-m ile Chieftains Trail helps visitors explore the area's rich views, Brasstown Valley Resort in American Indian h istory. New Young Harris is the perfect getaway. Echota, at what is now Calhoun, was Sports enthusiasts also love the golf, the capital of the Cherokee Nation at tennis, hiking, and fly-fishing. the time of the tribe's forced removal Two North Georgia towns pay trib- west over the Trail of Tears in 1838. ute to sports legends. Ty Cobb, con- The New Echota State Historic Site www.geo rg ia .o rg 99 contains original and reconstructed buildings, including a print shop with newspapers printed in the Cherokee language. The R James and Florrie G. Funk Heritage Center and the Bennett History Museum in Cherokee County showcase American Indian art, dance, and daily life. To learn about some of Georgia's African-American heritage, visit the Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Foundation. This former school houses a history museum and cultural center. In Calhoun, learn about a famous classical composer and singer at the Roland Hayes Museum. Other stops include the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site near Cartersville, the Chieftains Museum in Rome, and the Chief Vann House Historic Site m Chatsworth. Historic Dahlonega is the site of the country's first major gold rush. Visitors to the area, as well as some old-timers, can still be seen in local rivers, panning for the valuable ore. Prospectors should be sure to visit the Dahlonega Gold Museum, Consolidated Gold Mines, and Crisson Gold Mine just to make sure the area has been tapped out. This area of the state was also vital to the war efforts of both Union and Confederate troups. The 130-mile Blue and Gray Trail curls through the Northwest corner of the state, ty:i~1g together more than 60 sites that once lay in the path of destruction. O ld battlefields and cemeteries now tell the story. Visitors walk the trnnquil fields of the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, where one of the bloodiest battles of the war was fought. Other sites include the Ringgold Depot, w here the 1863 Battle of Ringgold Gap was fought; the Confederate Carpet Tours, Dalton Cemetery in Resaca; and Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site in Dallas. Shopping and Culture Treasures and bargains abound in the state's mountain communities. The multimillion-do.llar carpet industry not only drives the economy in Dalton and Northwest Georgia, but it also benefits shoppers. Outlet malls and retail centers line the stretch of I-75 running from Calhoun to the state line, featuring everything from carpet and oriental rugs to home furnishings and accessories. Other outlet centers bring visitors to Commerce, Dawsonville, and Helen. The area is also particularly rich in folk an. Many towns feature galleries where visitors can buy the local arts and crafts, and it's still possible to find working artisans along the state's back roads. Quaint mountain communities, such as Dahlonega, Helen, Clarkesville, Ellijay, Clayton, Hiawassee, Toccoa, Gainesville, Cave Spring, and Rome, as well as Haralson and Carroll Counties, also offer antiques and unique shopping experiences. One of the best ways to learn about mountain culture is to attend Reach ofSong in Young Harris. This musical drama tells the story of the Appalachian people through the life lOO 1-800- VI S I T-GA and works of native writer and find the area>s farmer Byron Herbert Reece. many trout farms Appalachian artifacts from the 19th more rewarding. and early 20th centuries are also on The region also is display at the Foxfire Museum in blessed with numer- Mountain City. Visitors can still pur- ous lakes. Hartwell, chase the famous Foxfire books that Lanier, and AUatoona are record area history. the largest and most used, but the Sports and Recreation area's smaller lakes are equally appealing. Even their names are lyri- Recreational opportunities abound cal-Tugalo, Chatu ge, and Nottaly among the peaks and valleys of North Georgia. With some 750,000 acres, the Chattahoochee National Forest offers abundant camping, nature trails, and beautiful scenery for passing motorists. The Silver Comet Trail is a refreshing place to walk, bike, or ride horses. Traill1eads in Polk and Paulding Counties will get you started. Anglers ind the area inviting too. The upper elevations of Northeast Georgia host the state's best trout Trout fishing at Brasstown Valley Resort fishing streams, but children may among them. Marinas dot the shores w here visitors can rent boats or wave runners an.cl hire a fishing guide. Legend has it that driving race cars was perfected by mountain moon- shiners running from the law. Today motor sports fans still come to North Georgia for all types of racing. Road Atlanta near Braselton hosts sports a:: 0.zc.:.:, car and motorcycle races, along with :..>.. the annual 10-hour, 1,000-mile Petit z LeMans. The Lanier Nat ional Vl Raceway in Braselton features NASCAR, while drag racing burns the pavement at Atlanta Dragway in Commerce. The Rome Motor Speed- way waves the checkered flag every Sunday night. If you can't stand the heat of burning rubber, Georgia boasts one of the country's southernmost ski resorts, Sky Valley Resort. Find all this and Fun on Lake Lanier more-right here in North Georgia. www.georgia.o r g IOI Travel Directory ADAIRSVILL 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/ conf. Union County Historical Society Museum: On the ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Square-Old Union County Courthouse, (30514); Barnsley Gardens: 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., 706-745-5493. (30103); 770-773-7480. www.barnsleyinn.com. Pumpkin Patch Farm: Old Dixie Hwy., (30103); 770-773-2 6 17. t6ri, SHOPPI NG & CULTUR E Pappy's Marketplace: 2763 Pappy's Plaza, (30512); 706-745-2965. If you think Georgia is just peaches and planJations, . think again. See the vestige$ of days gone by. Baulcficlds. Cemeteries. Picturesque antebe llum homes preserved as museums and cozy Bed and Breakfasts. Recreate history al the Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park with Civil \>iar enthusiasts. Get lost ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Adairsville Historic District: 116 Public Square, (30103); 770-387-1357, 1-800-733-2280 www.notatlanta.org. :J- INFORMATION Adairsville Visitor Information: (30103); 770387-1357, 1-800-733-2280. www.notatlanta.org. \.., SPORTS & RECREATION Cooper's Creek Wildlife Management Area: Hwy. 60 & Hwy. 180, (30512); 770-535-5700. www.georgiawildIife.com. Lake Nottely: Hwy 19 & 129 N., (30512); 877745-5789. www.blairsvillechamber.com. Trackrock Riding Academy, Inc.: 4890 Trackrock Campground Rd., (30512); 706-745-5252, in the 750,000 acres of the Chattahoochee NationaFforest and the activities it offers- BLAlRSVII.L 1-800-826-0073. horseback riding, camping, bird watching and more. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS :j, INFORM ATION Feel the presence of the great Cherokee at the 1,500-year-old Etowah burial and Brasstown Bald-CNF: Hwy., 180 Spur, (30514); Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce: ceremonial mounds. At New Echota, capital of the new Cherokee nation. In the homes 706-896-2556, 706745-6928. 385 Blue Ridge Hwy., (30514); 706-745-5789. of more recent leaders-James Vann, John Ross, Major Ridge and ChiefVlhitepath. Chattahoochee National Forest: Hwy. 180 Spur, www.blairsvillecl1amber.com. (30512); 706-896-2556. www.fs.fed.us/conf. a: You won't believe what awaits you. Covered bridges, grist mills and spectacular Georgia Mountain Branch Experiment Station: 0 waterfalls. Hiking along the Appalachim1Trail. Hang gliding and spelunking. Exciting white water ratting on the Chattooga. DahJoncga's gold mines. Mountain folklore and bluegrass music. The Foxfire M useum. State parks and wildlife reserves bursting through a kaleidoscope of natural beauty. 2564 Georgia Mountain Branch Station Rd., (30512); 706-745-2655. www.uga.edu. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Cz : ,-j Helton Creek Falls: Helton Creek Rd., 1-877745-5789 . www.blairsvillechamber.com. Backroads Self Driving Tours 1, 2, & 3: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., (30513); 1-800-899-6867. z > Mountain Crossings at Walasi-Yi Center, Inc.: www.blueridgemountains.com. V) Toast Oktoberfest in Alpine Helen. Relax, golf, and water-ski on one of many lakes-Lanier, Hartwell, Allatoona and Carters, to name a few. Book luxurious accommodations at Chatcau Elan and Barnsley Gardens. Cheer the international 9710 Gainesville Hwy., (30512); 706-745-6095. Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway: (30512); 706- 745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Sosebee Cove Scenic Area: Hwy. 180, (30512); Blue Ridge Scenic Railway: 241 Depot St., (30513); 1-800-934-1898. www.brscenic.com Chattahoochee National Forest Fish Hatchery: 4730 Rock Creek Rd., (30572); 706-838-4723. Petit LeMaus al Road Atlanta. 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/conf. www.fws.gov. Southern Tree Plantation, Inc.: 2531 Owltown Southern Highroads Trail: P.O. Box 1528, A well preserved past and an action-packed present. Fast forward to your next vacation and... , Rd., (30512); 706-745-0601. www.georgia- (30513); 706-633-6706. www.southernhigh- Step into Georgia.T ) _We're everything you expected--and more. exper1ene -:.TG~l~ ge0rgia magazine.com/southerntreeplantation. Vogel State Park: 7485 Vogel State Park Rd., (30512): 1-800-864-7275. w1w1.gastateparks.org. '.I HERITAGE Track Rock Archaeological Area-Chattahoochee National Forest: Track Rock Gap Rd., (30512); roads.org. ~ d SHOPPING & CULTURE Historic Downtown Blue Ridge: 1-800-899-6867. Mercier Apple Orchards: 3660 Blue Ridge Dr., (30513); 706-632-2364. www.mercier-orchards.com. www .georg l a.org Visit www.georgia.org or call 1-800-visit-GA \., SPORTS & RECREATION www.rootsweb.com/~gahchs. Appalachian Outdoor Adventures: 706-2584530. www.jerrybarnes.com. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Blue Ridge Wildlife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Buchanan Antique Market: 75 Van Wert St., Hwy. 52 W. or Hwy. 60 N.; 770-535-5 700. (30113); 770-646-8006. www.state.ga.us/dnr/wild. Cambryns Gift Shop: Court Square, (30113); Chattahoochee National Forest: 6050 770-646-5011. Appalachian Hwy., (30513); 706-632-3031. Redfield Antiques: 3545 Hwy. 27 N. (30113); www.ts.fed.us/ cont. 770-646-3361. Cooper's Creek Scenic & Recreation Area-CNF: F.S. Rd. #4, (30513); 706-632-3031. \9' SPORTS & RECREATION www.fs.fed.us/conf. Evelyn Wade Recreational Park: 5760 E. Hwy. Cycle South Mountain Biking: 4295A Old Hwy. 120, (30113); 770-646-3081. 76, (30513); 706-632-3533. Double D Trail Rides: Pack Creek Rd., (30513); l INFORMATION 706-632-6975. . Haralson County Chamber of Commerce: 70 Hub Lake Blue Ridge: Old Hwy. 76, (30513); 706- Dr. (30182) (in Waco); 770-537-5594. 632-5680. www.blueridgemountains.com. www.haralson.org. Lake Blue Ridge Marina, Inc.: 335 Marina Dr., (30513); 706-632-2618. Mule Top Mountain Outfitters: 319 Hell's Hollow A Main Street City Rd., (30513); 706-632-0076. Things To Do in the Mountains: 866-874-7367. I HERITAGE Trout Flyfishing: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., Blue and Gray, Trail: 300 S. Wa ll St., (30701); (30513); 706-632-5680, 1-800-899-6867. 70~-625-3200. www.ngeorgia.com. www.blueridgemountains.com. Chieftains Trail: 300 S. Wall St., (30701); 706- Toccoa River: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., (30513); 625-3200. 1-800-899-6867. www.blueridgemountains.com New Echota State Historic Site: 1211 :j- INFORMATION Chatsworth Hwy. NE., (30701); 706-624-1321. 11ww.gastateparks.org. zen Adventure Reservations Company: 699 E. Main Oakleigh: 335 S. Wall St., (30701); 706-629St., (30513); 706-632-9704. Wl'IW.ticacabins.com. 1515. www.oakleigh.com. H < E-< Fannin County Chamber of Commerce and Roland Hayes Museum: 212 S. Wall St., Welcome Center: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., (30701); 706-629-2599. z (30513); 706-632-5680, 1-800-899-6867. ~ www.blueridgemountains.com li'it SHOPPING & CULTURE 0 ~ BRASELTON Calhoun, A Main Street City: 109 Kings St., (30701); 706-602-5570. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Calhoun Gordon Art Center: 212 S. Wall St., (30701); 706-629-2599. Chateau Elan Winery & Resort: 100 Rue Prime Outlets at Calhoun: 455 Belwood Rd., Charlemagne, (30517); 770-271-6050. (30701); 706-602-1300, 706-602-1305. www.chateauelan.com. Wlvw.primeoutlets.com. Mayfield Dairy Farms: 1160 Broadway Ave., (30517); 706-654-9180. www.mayfielddairy.com. \., SPORTS & RECREATION \ SPORTS & RECREATION Chattahoochee National Forest/Hidden Creek: 806 E. Villanow St. (30701); 706-638-1085. Lanier National Speedway-North Georgia's Salacoa Creek Park: 388 Park Dr., (30734); NASCAR Facility: One Raceway Dr., (30517); 706-629-3490. 770-967-8600. www.lanierspeedway.com. Road Atlanta: 5300 Winder Hwy., (30517); 770- :j- INFORMATION 967-6143. www.roadatlanta.com. Calhoun-Gordon County Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 300 S. Wall St., BUCHANAN (30701); 706-625-3200. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS www.gordonchamber.org. Historic Old Haralson County Courthouse: Court Square, (30113); 770-646-3509. 104 1-800-VISIT-GA 384-4361. Old Federal Road: Hwy. 51, (30521); 706-384- 4659. www.franklin-county.com. :}- INFORMATION Franklin County Chamber of Commerce: 165 Athens St., (30521); 706-384-4659, 706-3844659. wWlv.franklin-county.com. CARROLLTON A Main Street City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS John Tanner State Park: 354 Tanner's Beach Rd., (30117); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. National Sacred Harp Singing Museum: Oak Autumn colors the mountains with beauty. Grove Rd., (30117); 1-800-292-0871. State University of West Georgia: 1600 Maple CANTON ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS eagles Dairy: 362 Stringer Road, (30115); 770704-5913. www.caglesdairy.com. ! HERITAGE St., (30118); 770-836-6500, 770-836-6464. www.westga.edu I HERITAGE Susan Hayward Gravesite: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 Old Center Point Rd., (301 17); 770-832-8977. Ball Ground, Battle of Taliwa Historical State Marker: 301 Gilmer Ferry Rd., (301 14); 770- ii'o SHOPPING & CULTURE 735-2123. Carrollton, A Main Street City: (30117); 770- Historic Cherokee County Courthouse: North St., 832-6901. carrolltoncvbofgeorgia.com. (30114); 770-345-3288. www.rockbarn.org. Horton's Books & Gifts: 410 Adamson Square, Cl (30117); 770-832-8021. tT1 li'it SHOPPING & CULTURE 0 Canton Theatre: 171 E. Main St;. 770-704-0755. Riverstone Shopping Center: Riverstone Pkwy.; :}-- INFORMATION Carrollton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau: ::,:, 0..... 770-953-6688. 118 S. White St., (30117); 770-214-9746, ): 1-800-292-0871. en \9' SPORTS & RECREATION http://carrolltoncvb.ofgeorgia.com. ~ Sweetwater Park: Lake Allatoona, 138 Hwy. Spur 20, (30114); 770-382-4700. www.sam.usace.army.miljsam/op/rec/allatoona. :j- INFORMATION Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce: 3605 CARTERSVILLE A Main Street City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Race for the Etowah Civil War Driving Tour: 101 0zc:: z.>>...-.I. Vl Marietta Hwy., (30114); 770-345-0400. N. Erwin St., (30120); 770-387-1357. www.cherokee-chamber.com. www.notatlanta.org Euharlee Covered Bridge and Museum: 1116 CARNESVILLE lf1 HERITAGE Cromer's Mill Covered Bridge: Hwy. 106 E., (30521); 706-384-4659. WIVW.franklin-county.com. Franklin County Court House: On The Square, (30521); 706-384-4659. www.franklin-county.com. Franklin County Historical Society Museum: Covered Bridge Rd., (30120); 770-607-2017. W1vw.notatlanta.org. William Weinman Mineral Museum: 51 Mineral Museum, (30184); 770-386-0576. v1Ww.chara.gsu.edu/ ~weinman Red Top Mountain St ate Park: 781 Red Top Mountain Rd., (30121); 770-975-4226. www.gastateparks.org. Young Brothers Pharmacy: 2 W. Main St., (30120); 770-382-4010 Gainesville St., (30521); 706-384-4805, 706- www.geo r gla.org 105 r I HERITAGE Allatoona Pass Battle Site: Old Alabama Rd., 1-75, Exit 283, (30121); 1-800-733-2280. Bartow County Genealogical Society Library: 425 W. Main St., (30120); 770-606-0706. Battle of Allatoona Pass Tra il Corps of Engineers: Old Allatoona Rd., (30120); 770606-8862. www.evsonline.org. Bartow History Center: 13 Wall St., (30120); 770-382-3818. Chieftains Trail: (30120); 770-387-1357. www.georgiahighcountry.org. Cooper's Friendship Monument Public Square, Downtown Cartersville, (30120); 770-387-1357. Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site: 813 Indian Mounds Rd., (30120); 770-387-3747. www.gastateparks.org. ~uharlee History Museum: 770-607-2017. Noble Hill: 2361 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy., (30120); 770-382-3392. Oak Hill Cemetery: N. Erwin St., (30120); 770387-1357. www.notatlanta.org Roselawn: 224 Cherokee Ave. W., (30120); 770387-5162. www.roselawnmuseum.com. 4' SHOPPING & CULTURE Cartersville, A Main Street City: 3 Wall St., (30120); 770-386-6458. www.cvillemainst.com. Cartersville Opera: P.O. Box 200953, (30120); 770-382-9198. Etowah Arts Gallery: 105 W. Main St., (30120); 770-382-8277. Grand Theatre of Cartersville: 5 N. Wall St., (30120); 770-386-7343. www.etowahfoundations.org. Pumphouse Players/Legion Theatre: 114 C W. Main St., (30120); 770-387-2610. ~ SPORTS & RECREATIO N Allatoona l ake & Visitor Center Corps of Engineers: 1138 Hwy. Spur 20, (30121); 770382-4700. www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/allatoona. Cooper's Iron Works Corps of Engineers: River Rd., (30120); 770-382-4700. www.sam.usace.army.miljop/rec/allatoona. Dellinger Park: 100 Pine Grove Rd., (30120); 770-387-5626. Gatewood Park: 244 Bartow Beach Rd. , (30121); 770-387-5163. Glade Marina: Lake Allatoona, 5400 Kings Camp Rd., (30102); 770-975-7000. Holiday Marina: 5989 Groover's Landing Rd., (30102); 770-974-2575. Park Marina: 651 Marina Rd., (30121); 770974-6063. www.parkmarine.com. ~ INFORMATION Cartersville-Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 101 N. Erwin St., (30120); 770-387-1357, 1-800-733-2280. www.notatlanta.org. CASSVILLE 'I HERITAGE Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park: Hwy, 41 N. & Cassville Rd., (30.123); 770-387-1357. www.notatlanta.com. Cassville Confederate Cemetery: Cass-White Rd., (30123); 770-387-1357. CAVE SPRING ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Cedar Creek Park: 6770 Cave Spring Rd., (30124); 706-777-3030. Historic Cave Spring and Rolater Park: 3 Cedartown St, (30124); 706-777-8439. '! HERITAGE Big Spring, The: Wissahickon Ave., just off Hwy. 27, (30125); (770) 748-2090. Polk County Historical Society Museum & Gardens: College St. off Hwy. 27, (30125); 770748-3473. li'o SHOPPING & CULTURE Cedartown, A Main Street City: (30125); 770748-2090. www.cedartownga.org. ~ INFORMATION Cedartown Main Street Welcome Center: (30125); 770-748-2090. www.cedartownga.org. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Fort Mountain State Park: 181 Ft. Mountain Park Rd. , (30705); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org I HERITAGE Chief Vann House State Historic Site: 82 Hwy. 225 N., (30705); 706-695-2598. www.gastateparks.org. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Cohutta Lodge: 500 Cochise Trail, (30705); 706-695-9601. Wl'IW.COhuttalodge.com. Cohutta Springs: 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd., (30711); 1-800-940-6789. Cohutta Wilderness Area: 401 G.I. Maddox Pkwy., 1-80 0-VISIT-G A (30705); 706-695-6736. www.fs.fed.us/ conf. 706-947-1580, 1-800-806-1953. Fort Mtn. Stables: 548 Cliff Mine Rd., (30705); 706-517-8555. Lake Conasauga: 401 G.I. Maddox Pkwy., (30705); 706-695-6736. www.fs.fed.us/ conf. North Georgia Speedway: 300 N. Georgia Speedway Rd., (30705); 706-695-3313. ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Bartram Trail: Approximately 40 miles through Rabun County, (30525); 706-782-5113. www.gamountains.com\rabun. :j- INFORMATION Ellicott's Rock Wilderness-CNF: F.S. Rd. #646, Chatsworth-Murray County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 126 N. 3rd Ave., (30705); 706-695-6060. (30525); 706-782-3320. www.fs.fed.us/ conf Southern Nantahala Wilderness-CNF & Nantahala National Forest: F.S. Rd. #70, Tallulah River Rd., (30525); 706-782-3320. CHICKAMAUGA ! HERITAGE www.fs.fed.us/conf. Tut's Hangliding Heaven: Off Hwy. 441, corner of Seed Tick Rd. at 16 Tut 's Mountain Rd., (30525); Arcadia Farms: 5232 S. Hwy. 341, (30707); 706-375-2457. Cove Methodist Church: Hwy. 341; 706-3757702. 707-782-6218. www.tutsmountain.com. Wildwater Ltd. Rafting: The Chattooga River, (30525); 1-800-451-9972. www.wildwaterrafting.com. Lee & Gordon Mill: Red Belt Rd ., (30707); 706375-6801. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Coleman River Scenic Area-CNF: Tallulah River, CLARKESVILLE ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS F.S. Rd. #54, (30525); 706-782-3320. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Popcorn Overlook-CNF: Hwy. 76 W., (30525); Lake Burton Trout Hatchery-GA DNR: 3695 Hwy. 197 N., (30523); 706-947-3112. 706-782-3320. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Rabun Bald Mountain: Off Hwy. 246, (30537); Moccasin Creek State Park: 3655 Hwy. 197, www.fs.fed.us/conf. (30523); 706-947-3 194, www.gastateparks.org 1r' SPORTS & RE CREATIO N G') I HERITAGE Lake Rabun: Lake Rabun Rd., (30525); 706- t"1 782-4014. www.georgiapower.com. 0 Batesville General Store: 11801 Hwy. 197 N., (30523); 706-947-3434. A World of Dreams Museum: 4000 Hwy. 17, Lake Seed: Seed Lake Rd., (30525); 706-7824014. www.georgiapower.com. Sandy Bottom Recreation Area-CNF: 4841 F.S. -~ G') :i: (30523); 706-754-0174, '10 SHOPPING & CULTURE Rd. #70, (30525); 706-782-3320. r.r, www.fs.fed.us/conf. :s: Tate Branch Recreation Area- CNF: F.S. Rd. #70, 0 Amish Red Barn: 6345 Hwy. 17, (30523); 706- 754-8235. www.helenga.org. Burton Gallery & Emporium: 295 Cherokee Ridge Dr., (30523), 706-947-1351. Mark of the Potter: 9982 Hwy. 197 N., (30523); (30525); 706-782-3320. www.fs.fed.us/ conf. Tut's Game Preserve: Off Hwy. 441, corner of Seed nck Rd., 16 Tut's Mountain Rd., (30525); 706-782-6218. www.tutsmountain.com. Warwoman Dell Recreation Area-CNF: Cz : ->>-I z r.r, 706-947-3440. www.markofthepotter.com Warwoman Rd., (30525); 706-782-3320, 770- 535-5700. www.fs.fed.us/conf. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Willis Knob Recreation Area-CNF (for Horse- Apple Mountain Resort & Golf Club: 901 owners only): Willis Knob Rd. , (30525); 706Rockford Creek Rd., (30523); 706-754-2255. 782-3320. www.fs.fed.us/conf. www.applemountaingolfga.com. Lake Burton Wildlife Management Area-Ga. Department of Natural Resource: Hwy. 197 N., (30523); 770-535-5700. 4J SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Clayton: Hwy. 441; 706-782-4812. www..gamountains.com/rabun. www.state.ga.us/dnr/wild. Panther Creek Recreation Area-CNF: Old Hwy. 441 N., (30523); 706-754-6221. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Sunburst Stables: 3181 Hwy 255, (30523); :j, INFORMATION Rabun County Chamber of Commerce, CVB, and Welcome Center: 232 Hwy. 441 N., (30525); 706-782-4812, 706-782-5113. www .georgla.org www.gamountains.com/rabun. CLEVELAND ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS BabyLand General Hospital: 73 W. Underwood St., (30528); 706-865-2171. www.cabbagepatehkids.com. Gold 'n' Gem Grubbin Mine: 75 Gold Nugget Ln., (30528), 706-865-5454. www.goldngem.com. I HERITAGE White County Courthouse/Museum: On the Square, (30528); 706-865-3225. ifJJ SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Cleveland Square: 706-865-5356, (30528). 4J SHOPPING & CULTURE Commerce, A Main Street City: (30529); 706335-2954. www.commercega.org. Commerce Factory Stores: 199 Pottery Factory Dr., (30529); 706-335-6352. The Pottery: 100 Pottery Rd., (30529); 706335-3120. www.cravenpottery.com. Tanger Outlets Center: 111 Tanger Blvd., (30529); 706-335-4542. 11WW.tangeroutlet.com. , SPORTS & RECREATION Atlanta Dragway: 500 E. Ridgeway Rd., (30529), 706-335-2301. ::I- INFORMATION Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce: 1655 S. Elm St., (30529); 706-335-1896. CORNELIA \ SPORTS & RECREATION DeSoto Falls Recreational Area-CNF: Hwy. 19 & 129 N., (30528); 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Yonah Mountain: Off Hwy. 75, (30528), 706865-5356. :j- INFORMATION White County Chamber of Commerce: 122 N. Main St., (30528); 706-865-5356. www.whitecountychamber.org. 1li! ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Cohutta National Fish Hatchery: Off Hwy. 71; 706-694-8830. I HERITAGE Loudermilk Boarding House Museum: 271 Foreacre St. C, (30531); 706-778-2001. www.jonimabe.com. , SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Russell WIidiife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Adjacent to Lake Russell Recreation area, (30531); 770-535-5700. www.state.ga.us/dnr/wild. :),- INFORMATION Habersham County Chamber of Commerce: 668-A Clarkesville St., (30531); 706-778-4654. www.seehabersham.com. CRANDALL Vl <..... (j COMER ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Cohutta Springs Conference Center: 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd., (30711); 706-695-9093. ~ Watson Mill Bridge State Park: 650 Watson Mill 0 Rd., (30629); 1-800-864-7275. , SPORTS & RECREATION i::.l (j www.gastateparks.org. Conasauga River Watershed: 401 G.I. Maddox Pkwy., (30711); 706-695-6060, 706-695-3950. I HERITAGE Watson Mill Covered Bridge: 650 Watson Mill Rd., (30629); 1-800-864-7275. 1111 ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Lanieriand Music Park: 6115 Jot'em Down Rd., A Main Street City (30041); 770-887-7464. www.lanierland.com. I HERITAGE Downtown Commerce-Commercial Historic District: Downtown Commercial District, (30529); 706-335-2954. www.commercega.org. I HERITAGE Poole's Mill Covered Bridge: Hwy. 368 & Poole's Mill Rd., (30130); 770-887-6461. ::f- INFORMATION Cumming-Forsyth Chamber of Commerce: 212 1 08 1-8OO - VISIT-GA Kelly Mill Rd., (30040); 770-887-6461. www.forsythchamber.org. DAHLONEGA A Better Hometown City ~- INFORM ATION Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 13 S. Park St., Dahlonega Historic District, (30533); 706-8643711, 1-800-231-5543. www.dahlonega.org. 1i ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS DALLAS The Antique Rose Emporium: 5565 Cavender Creek Rd., (30533); 706-864-5884. www.antiqueroseemporium.com. Chestatee Overlook-CNF: Hwy. 19 N.; 706-864- 6173. www.fs.fed.us/ conf. Consolidated Gold Mines: 185 Consolidated Rd., (30533); 706-864-8473. Crisson Gold Mine: 2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy., I HERITAGE Paulding Co. Driving Tour/Historic Markers: 455 Jimmy Campbell Pkwy. , (30157); 770-4456016. www.pauldingcountygeorgia.com. Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site: 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Rd., (30157); 770-4437850. www.gastateparks.org.. (30533); 706-864-6363. DeSoto Falls-CNF: Off Hwy. 129 N., (30533); 706-864-6173. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Frogtown Cellars: 3300 Damascus Church Rd., lli,'\i SHOPPING & CULTURE Paulding Fine Arts Center: P.O. Box 403, (30157); 770-443-1649. (30533); 706-865-0687. Holly Theatre Company: 69 W. Main St., (30533); 706-864-3759. www.dahlonega.org. Th ree Sisters Vineyards and Winery: 439 Vineyard Way, (30533); 706-865-0359. www.threesistersvineyards.com. Wolf Mountain Vineyard: 180 Wolf Mountain Trail, (30533); 706-867-9862. lffi' HERITAGE ..... SPORTS & RECREATION Paulding Co. Wildlife Management Areas: Hwy. 278, Brasswell Mountain Rd., (30157); 770443-7821. Silver Comet Trail: 17 miles in Paulding County; 770-445-6016. www.pauldingcountygeorgia.com. Southeastern International Dragway: 1653 E. Paulding Dr., (30157); 770-445-2183. www.sedragway.com Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site: 1 Public Square, (30533); 706-864-2257. :j,- INFORMATION C) www.gastateparks.org.. Paulding County Chamber of Commerce: 455 t,l Jimmy Campbell Pkwy., (30157); 770-445- 0 ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE 6016. www.pauldingcountygeorgia .com. :;:d Downtown Dahlonega Historic District: 706864-3711. www.dahlonega.org ,C-.), >: The Funky Chicken Art Project: 1538 Wesley Chapel Rd., (30533); 706-864-3938. www.funkychickenartproject.com. I HERITAGE A Main Street City Vl ;s: 0 ..... SPORTS & RECREATION Appalachian Outfitters: Hwy. 60 S., (30533); 706-864-7117. www..appoutga.com. Chestatee Wildlife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Blue and Gray Trail: 706-272-7676, 800-331- 3258. www.ngeorgia.com/blueandgray. Blunt House: 506 S. Thornton Ave., (30720); 706-278-0217. Chieftains Trail: 706-272-7676, 1-800-331- C: z .z~... Vl Hwy. 19 N., (30528); 770-535-5700. 3258. www.daltoncvb.com. www.state.ga.us/ dnr/wild. Confederate Cemetery and Monument: Between Dockery Lake Recreation Area: F.S. Rd. #654, Culyer St. and Emery St., (30720). (30533); 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/conf/. www.daltoncvb.com. Gold City Corral: 49 Forrest Hills Rd., (30533); Crown Gardens and Archives: 715 Chattanooga 706-867-9395. www.goldcitycoral.com. Ave., (30720); 706-278-0217. Mountain Adventures Cyclery, Inc.: 52 Clayton Dait on Depot: 110 Depot St, (30720); 706- Dr., (30533); 706-864-8525. 226-3 160. Sunny Farms North: 1332 Long Branch Rd., Dug Gap Battle Park: 2211 W. Dug Gap Battie (30533); 706-867-9167. Mountain Rd., (30720); 706-278-0217. Waters Creek Recreation Area-CNF: 11.7 miles Hamilton House: 701 Chattanooga Ave., 19 N. to Forest Service Rd. #34, (30533); 706- (30720); 706-278-0217. 864-6173. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Statue of General Joseph Johnston: Corner of Hamilt on St. & Crawford St., (30720); 706-272- www .ge o rg i a.org 109 7676, 1-800-331-3258. www.daltoncvb.com. ~! SHOPPING & CULTURE Dalton Little Theater: 210 N. Pentz St., (30720); 706-226-6618. Downtown Dalton-A Main Street City: 210 N. Pentz St., (30720); 706-278-3332. Southern Living Dream Home: 3010 Old Dug Gap Rd., (30720); 706-277-3132. Tanger Outlet Center: 1001 Market St., (30720); 706-277-2688, 1-800-409-7029 www.tangeroutlet.com. Walnut Square Mall: 2150 E. Walnut Ave., (30721); 706-226-3777. www.walnutsquaremall.com. ~r SPORTS & RECREATION Spring Creek Preserve: Boyles Mill Rd., (30 720): 706-272-7676, 1-800-331-3258. www.daltoncvb.com. ::j INFORMATION Dalton Convention and Visitor's Bureau: 2211 Dug Gap Battle Rd., (30 720); 706-272-7676, 1-800-331-3258. ww11.daltoncvb.com. ilti@iii'Hm ~r SPORTS & RECREATION Broad River Outpost: Hwy. 281, Wildcat Bridge, (30633); 706-795-3242. www.gariver.com. ~j- INFORMATION Madison County Chamber of Commerce: 1441 Hwy. 98 W., (30633); 706-795-34 73. www.mccc.sout hernlink.net. g ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Len Foote Hike Inn: 240 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., (30534); 770-389-7275, 1-800-86472 75. www.hike-inn.com. @ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Amicalola Falls State Park: 240 Arnicalola Falls State Park Rd. , (30534); 1-800-864-7275, 706-265-2222. www.gastateparks.org. Burt's Pumpkin Farm: 4801 Hwy. 52 E., (30534); 706-265-3701. www.burtsfarm.com Dawsonville Pool Room: E. 1st St., (30534); 706-265-2792. Elliott Museum & Souvenir Center, Inc.: Hwy. 183, Building #2, (30534); 706-265-2718, ext. 250. www.billelliot.com. Gold Creek Resort & Conference Center: One Gold Creek Dr., (30534); 706-265-2700. www.goldcreek.com. Kangaroo Conservation Center: 222 BaileyWaters Rd., (30534); 706-265-6100. www.kangaroocenter.com. Thunder Road USA/Georgia Racing Hall of Fame: 415 Hwy. 53 E., (30534); 706-216-7223. www.thunderroadusa.com. i HERITAGE Dawson County Courthouse: One Courthouse Square, (30534); 706-344-3500. www.dawson.org. Dawson County Old Jail: 54 Hwy. 53 W. (30534); 706-265-6278. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE North Georgia Premium Outlets: 800 Hwy. 400 S., (30534); 706-216-3609 ww11.premiumoutlets.com. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Hwy. 53 W., (30534); 770-535-5700. www.state.ga.us/ dnr/wild. :j INFORMATI ON Dawson County Chamber of Commerce, Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 54 Hwy. 53 W., Old Jail on the Square, (30534); 706-265-6278.www. dawson.org. lit' ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Appalachian Rainforest Eco-Tours: Betty's Creek Rd., (30537); 706-746-2134. www.copecrest.com @ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Appalachian Cultural Center at Cope Crest: Betty's Creek Rd., (30537); 706-746-2134. www.copecrest.com. J HERITAGE Hambidge Center & Gallery: Betty's Creek Rd., (30568); 706-746-7187. w11w.rabun.net,1-hambidge. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Dillard: Hwy. 441, (30537); 706782-4812. www.gamountains.com/ rabun. ",r' SPORTS & RECREATION Andy's Trout Farm: Betty's Creek Rd., (30537); 706-746-2550. www.andytroutfarm.com. Dillard House Stables: 768 Franklin St., (30537); 706-746-5348. www.dillardhouse.com. I(Q 1-800-VISIT-GA a ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Appalachian Trail: 368 Craig St., (30539); 706635-7400. www.gilrnercharnber.com. Benton MacKaye Trail: 368 Craig St., (30539); 706-635-7400. www.gilmercharnber.com. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Gilmer Golf and Games, Inc.: 7286 Hwy. 515, (30540); 706-698-4653. www.gilmergolf.com. (30540); 706-635-7400. River Park: 1363 S. Main St., (30540); 706635-7700. :j IN FORMATION Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 368 Craig St., Suite 4, (30540); 706-635-7400. www.gilmerchamber.com. A Better Hometown City ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE A Main Street City @ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Downtown Flowery Branch: 5517 Main St.; 770967-6371. www.cityofflowerybranch.org. Bobby Brown State Park: 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., (30635); 1-800-864-72 75 www.gastateparks.org. Georgia Guidestones: Hwy. 77 N., (30635); 706283-5651. 11ww.elbertga.com. Richard B. Russell Darn and Lake: 4144 Russell Dam Dr., (30635); 706-213-3400. www.sas.usace.army.mil. Richard B. Russell State Park: 2650 Russell State Park Rd., (30635); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. I HERITAGE ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Atlanta Falcons Football Club: 4400 Falcon Pkwy., (30542); 770-965-3115. www.atlantafalcons.com . I HERITAGE Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park: 3370 LaFayette Rd. , (30742); 706-8669241. 6th Cavalry Museum: 2 Barnhardt Cir., (30472); 706-861-2860. Elberton Granite Museum & Exhibit: 1 Granite Plaza, (30635); 706-283-2551. l'I\Wl.egaoline.com. A Main Street City ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Elberton, A Main Street City: P.O. Box 6447, t,, ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE (30635); 706-213-0626. Elachee Nature Science Center: 2125 Elachee Dr., (30504); 770-535-1976. www.elachee.net. ",r' SPORTS & RECREATION Elbert County Wildlife Management Area-Ga. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS s:: DNR: Off Hwy. 72 E., (30635); 706-595-4222. Brenau University-The Wages House: 406 0 www.state.ga. us/dnr/wild. Academy St., (30501); 770-534-6252, 770534-6240. www.brenau.edu. Cz : :l INFORMATION Elberton County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center: 148 College Ave., (30635); 706-283-5651. www.elbertga.com. I HERITAGE Alta Vista Cemetery & Longstreet Graveslte: Jesse Jewell Pkwy. & Atlanta Hwy., (30501); 770- ->-l > z "' 531-0100. Beulah Rucker Museum: 2101 Athens Hwy., ~ ENTERTAINM ENT & ATTRACTIONS (30503); 770-287-0500. Poultry Park: Jesse Jewell Pkwy. & West Academy, Hillcrest Orchards: 9696 Hwy. 52 E., (30540); 706-273-3838. www.hillcrestorchards.net. I HERITAGE (30501): 770-536-5209. Chief White Path Cabin: 403 Brenau Ave., (30501); 770-718-5316. Georgia Mountains History Museum: 311 Green Sunrise Planetarium & Science Museum: 142 Slate Mine Rd. SE., 706-337-2775. St. SE., (30501 ); 770-536-0889. Green Street Historic District: Green St., (30501); 770-536-5209. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Rich Mountain Wildlife Area: Rich Mountain, www.georgla.org Ill ~o SHOPPING & CULTURE Arts Council Depot, The: 331 Spring St. SW., (30503); 770-534-2787. Brenau University Galleries: One Centennial Circle, (30501); 770-534-6263. www.brenau.edu. Colonial Lakeshore Mall: 150 Pearl Nix Pkwy., (30501); 770-535-8877. Gainesville, A Main Street City: 311 Green St. SE., (30501); 770-297-1141. wWlv.localchamber.com Quinlan Visual Arts Center: 514 Green St., (30501); 770-536-2575. 'ir' SPORTS & RE-CREATION Gainesville Marina: 2145 Dawsonville Hwy., (30501); 770-536-2171. www.gainesvil lemarina.com . Goldspeed Indoor Carting: 2275 Brown's Bridge Rd., (30501); 770-532-6663. Sunrise Cove Marina: 5725 Flat Creek Rd., (30504); 770-536-8599., ::J INFORMATION Gainesville-Hall County Convention and Visitors Bureau: 117 Jesse Jewel Pkwy. NW., (30501); 770-536-5209. www.gainesvillehallcvb.org. Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 230 E. E. Butler Pkwy., (30501); 770-532-6206.www.ghcc.com. A Main Street City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Bluegrass Express: 57 Depot St., (30643); 706376-33 15. HartState Park: 330 Hart State Park Rd., (30643); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. Hartwell Lake Dam & Power Plant: Hwy. 29 (GASC state line), (30643); 706-376-4788, 1-888893-0678. i HERITAGE Hart County Historical Society and Museum: 31 E. Howell St., (30643); 706-376-8590. 11ww.hart-chamber.org ~d SHOPPING & CULTURE Hartwell, A Main Street City: 184 W. Franklin St. B-2, (30643); 706-376-0188. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Hart County Wildlife Management Area: Liberty Hill Rd., (30643); 770-535-5700. Wlvw.state.ga.us/dnr/wild. Hartwell Lake: Hwy. 29 N., (30643); 706-3764788, 1-888-893-0678.11ww.sas.usace.army.mil. Alpine Helen :i INFORMATION Hart County Chamber of Commerce: 31 E. Howell St., (30643); 706-376 8590. WIVW.hart-chamber.org. _. ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Raven Cliffs Wilderness Area: Off RussellBrasstown Scenic Byway, (30545); 706-7546221. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Alpine Amusement Park: 419 Edelweiss Strasse, (30545); 706-878-2306. www.helenga.org/alpineamusementpark. Alpine Wedding Chapel: 91 Munich Strasse, (30545); 706-878-5683, 1-800-873-9351. Wlvw.alpineweddingchapel.com. Charlemagne's Kingdom: 8808 N. Main St, (30545); 706-878-2200. www.georgiamodelrailroad.com Smithgall Woods Conservation Area: 706-8783087. www.gastateparks.org. Unicoi State Park: P.O. Box 997, (30545); 706878-3982. www.gastateparks.org. i HERITAGE Museum of the Hills: 8590 Main St., (30545); 706-878-31 40 . Sautee-Nacoochee Indian Mound: Intersection of Hwy. 75 and Hwy. 17, (30545); 706-8782181. www.helenga.org. ~o SHOPPING & CULTURE Downtown Alpine Helen: (30545); 706-8782181. www.helenga.org. Glass Mountain Gallery and Studio: 257 Clayton Rd., (30545); 706-878-2891. l'IWIV.helenga.org. Habersham Winery: 7025 S. Main St. (30545); 706-878-9463. Nora Mill:7107 S. Main St., (30545); 706-8782375. www.noramill.com. II2 1-8O0-VIS IT-GA \ SPORTS & RECREATION Alpine Miniature Golf: 7914 S. Main St., (30545); 706-878-3328. www.helenga.org. Alpine Tubing: 9667 N. Main St., (30545). www.helenga.org/alpinetubing. Andrews Cove-CNF: Hwy. 75 N., (30545); 706754-6221. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Anna Ruby Falls-CNF: Hwy. 356, (30545); 706878-3574. Wlvw.fs.fed.us/conf. Chattahoochee WIidiife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Off Hwy. Alt. 75 and Hwy. 75 N., (30545); 706-535-5700. www.state.ga.us/dnr/wild. Cool River Tubing: 590 Edelweiss Dr., (30545); 706-878-2665, 1-800-896-4595. 11ww.coolrivertubing.com. Cross Creek Stables: Hwy. 75 S., (30545); 706878-1600. www.helenga.org/crosscreek. Dukes Creek Recreation Area-CNF: Hwy. 348, (30545); 706-754-6221. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Flea Market Tubing: 9917 Hwy. 75 N., (30545); 706-878-1082. w1vw.helentubing.com. Unicoi Outfitters: 7280 S. Main St., (30545); 706-878-3083. Wlvw.unicoioutfitters.com. Wildwood Outfitters: 7272 S. Main St., (30545); 706-865-4451, 1-800-553-2715. ww11.wildwoodoutfitters.com. Woody's Mountain Bikes: 706-878-3715 (30545). :j- INFORMATION Greater Helen Chamber of Commerce: P.O. Box 192. (30545); 706-878-1619. Alpine Helen/White County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Alpine Helen Welcome Center: 726 Brucken Strasse, (30545); 7068778-2181, 1-800-858-8027. Wl'IW.helenga.org. lilt+\Niilkz ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Fred Hamilton Rhododendron Garden: Hwy. 76 w., (30546); 706-896-4191. www.georgia-mountain-fair.com. High Shoals Scenic Area-CNF: FS Rd. #283, (30546); 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us. 'ir' SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Chatuge Recreation Area-CNF: Hwy. 288, (30546); 706-(396-22 76. www.fs.fed.us. Swallow Creek Wildlife Management Area-Ga. DNR: Hwy. 75, (30546); 770-535-5700. www.dnr.state.ga .us Towns County Recreation Park: Hwy. 76, (30546); 706-896-2600. ::J- INFORMATION Towns County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 1411 Fuller Circle, (30582); 706-896-4966, 1-800-981-1543. www.towns-county-chamber.org. IICl31it\ f HERITAGE Banks County Historic Courthouse: Hwy. 441, (30547); 706-677-2108. Banks County Historic Jail: Old Jail St., (30547); 706-677-2108. "'SHOPPING & CULTURE Banks Crossing: Hwy. 441, (30547); 1-800638-5004. WIVw.bankscountyga.org. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Wilson Shoals Wildlife Management Area-GA DNR: Yonah Rd .; 770-535-5700. 1VW1v.state.ga.us/dnr/11ild. ::J INFORMATION Banks County Chamber of Commerce & Convention and Visitors Bureau: Hwy. 441, (30547); 706 677-2108, 1-800-638-5004. wWlv.banksco untyga .org. OSCHTON ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTION Chestnut Mountain Winery: 1123 Hwy. 124; 1-85 N., Exit 126, (30548); 770-867-6914. ASPER ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Burnt Mountain Overlook: Burnt Mtn. Rd.; 706692-5600. www.georgiamarble-mountain.org. Pickens County Marble Museum: 500 Stegall Dr., (30143 ); 706-692-5600. W1vw.georgiamarble-mountain.org. Sharptop Mountain Arts & Crafts: 68 College St., (30143); 706-692-0101. 1!!' HERITAGE Marble Courthouse: 52 N. Main St., (30143); 706-692-5600. www.georgiamarble-mountain.com. Old Pickens County Jail/Kirby Quinton Mountain Heritage Cabin: Main St., (30143); 706-2683129. www.georgiamarble-mountain.org. Historic Tate House: Hwy. 53 E., 770-735-3122. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Jasper Downtown Merchants: Main St., (30143); 770-692-5600. www.georgiamartJle-mountain.org. Jasper Junction: Cove Rd. ; 770-893-4924. 'ir' SPORTS & RECREATION Pendley Creek Stables: 1800 Grandview Rd. (30143); 706-692-9757. I. C'l t"1 0 ::,d ,C-'l >: (J') ~ 0 Cz : -;>.--,l z (J') www.georgia .o rg 11 3 ~- INFORMATION Pickens County Chamber of Commerce: 500 Stegall Dr., (30143), 706-692-5600. www.georgiamarble-mountain.org. Tugaloo State Park: 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., (30553); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. i HERITAGE Crawford W. long Museum: 28 College St., (30549); 706-367-5307. www.crawfordlong.org Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm: 2355 Ethridge Rd. , (30549); 706-367-2949. www.shieldethridgefarm.org ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Rock City Gardens: 1400 Patten Rd., (30750); 706-820-2531. www.seerockcity.com J' HERITAGE Battles for Chattanooga Museum: 1400 Patten Rd., (30750); 706-820-2531. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Keown Falls: 806 E. Villanow St., (30728); 706638-1085. www.fs.fed.us/conf/. Ridge and Valley Scenic By-Way: 806 E. Villanow St., (30728); 706-638-1085. www.fs.fed.us/conf. I'. HERITAGE Mclemore Cove National Historic District: Hwy. 193, (30728); 706-375-7702. ~ SHOPPING & CULTURE Edwards Country Store: Hwy. 136, (30728); 706-397-2298. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Hidden Creek Recreation Area: 806 E. Villanow St., (30728); 706-638-1085. www.fsweb.chattonee.r8.ls.fed .us / . Pigeon Mountain: Rocky Ln. off Hwy. 193, (30728); 706-375-7702. Pocket Recreation Area: 806 E. Villanow St., (30728); 706-638-1085. wviw.fs.web.chattonee.r8.fs.fed.us 1r' SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Lanier Islands Resort: 7000 Holiday Rd., (30518); 770-945-8787. 1-800-221-2424. 'I HERITAGE Lula Covered Bridge (a.k.a. Suzie); A.K.A: Off Hwy. 51; 706-677-2108. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Swan Center Monastery: 75 Swan Center Dr., (30148); 770-893-3525. -,r SPORTS & RECREATION Hurricane Shoals Park: Hwy. 82 Spur, (30558); 706-3!57-1199. g ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Eagle Adventure Company: PO. Box 970, (30555); 1-800-288-3245. www.eagleadventures.com. Rolling Thunder River Company: 20 Hughes St., (30555); 1-800-408-7238. www.rollingthunderriverco.com. The Whitewater Center: Rt. 1, Box 285, Hwy. 64 w., (30555); 423-496-5197. -,r SPORTS & RECREATION Horseshoe Bend River Park: River Rd.,(30555); 706-632-7696. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Rabun Beach Recreation Area-CNF: Lake Rabun Rd., (30525); 706-782-3320. A Better Hometown City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Clem's Shoal Creek Music Park: 3191 Providence Church Rd.; (706) 356-1092. I HERITAGE The Clisby Austin House: 292 Clisby Austin Rd., (30755); 706-673-5152. ~'/"' SPORTS & RECREATION Morganton Point Recreation Area: 6050 114 1-8 00-VIS I T-GA Appalachian Hwy., (30560); 706-632-3031. www.ls.fed.us/cont. : INFORMATION Catoosa County Area Chamber of Commerce: 2052 Hwy. 41 N., (30736); 706-965-5201. \ SPORTS & RECREATION Fern Springs Recreation Area - CNF: Dicks Hill Pkwy., (30563), 706-754-6221. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Lake Russell Recreation Area -CNF: Dicks Hill Pkwy. , (30563); 706-754-6221. www.fs.fed.us/conf. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Black Rock Mountain State Park: Hwy. 441, (30562); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. I HERITAGE Foxfire Museum: 2837 Hwy. 441 S., (30562); 706-746-5828. www.foxfire.org. ~r SPORTS & RECREATION Carter's Lake: 1850 Carters Dam Rd., (30732); 706-334-2248., www.sam.usace.army.mil/op/rec/carters ~ ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE lookout Mountain Flight Park: 7201 Scenic Hwy., (30738); 1-800-688-5637. www.hangglide.com ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Cloudland Canyon St ate Park: 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., (30738); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. ~'/"' SPORTS & RECREATION Rockmart Playspace: Hwy. 278 Bypass. 770684-8760. Sliver Comet Trail: 770-684-8760. 'f HERITAGE Van Wert: An Historic Township: Hwy. 101: 770684-8760. :- INFORMATION Polk County Chamber of Commerce: 604 Goodyear St., (30153); 770-684-8760. ~I SHOPPING & CULTURE Pendergrass Flea Ma1ket: 564 1 Hwy. 129, (30567); 706-693-4466. i HERITAGE Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park: Hwy. 41 N.; 706624-1336. W HERITAGE ;:!:: A Main Street City 0 Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park: Confederate Cemetery Rd .. Exit 133; 706-624-1336. Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca: Confederate Cemetery Rd., Exit 133, (30735). www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/2759. ,_ ECOTOURISM & ADVENTURE Air Ventures Skydiving Center: Richard B. Russell Field, Kohn Sanders Rd., (30165); 770-9286630, 706-234-3087. Cz : --l z,>-, (/l Pf iHtifiltll)_____ www.airventuresskydiving.com ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Roman Holiday Excursion: 300 W. 3rd St., Georgia Winery Taste Center: Hwy. 2, Battlefield (30161); 706-291-0766. www.rfpra.com. Pkwy., (30736); 706-937-2177. www.georgiawines.com. I HERITAGE Between the Rivers Victorian District: 402 Jg HERITAGE Civic Center Dr., (30162); 1-800-444-1834. Old Stone Church Museum: Hwy. 41, (30736); 706-965-5201. wviw.catoosa.com. Ringgold Depot: Hwy. 41, (30736); 706-9655201. www.romegeorgia.com. Blue and Gray Trail: 706-295-5576, 1-800- 444-1834. www.ngeorgia.com/ blueandgray. Chieftains Trail: 527 Broad St. , (30161); 706295-5576, l -800-444-1834. www.georgla.org II 5 Chieftains Museum: 501 Riverside Pkwy., (30162-0373); 706-291-9494. Myrtle Hill Cemetery: Myrtle St & S. Broad St.. (30161); 1-800-444-1834. www.romegeorgia.com. Oak Hill / Martha Berry Museum: Martha Berry Hwy. & GA Loop 1, (30149); 1-800-220-5504, 706-291-1883, Rome Area History Museum: 305 Broad SL, (30161); 706-235-8051. www.romegeorgia.com. Rome City Hall and Capitoline Wolt 601 Broad St., (30161); 1-800-444-1834. www.romegeorgia.com. Rome/Floyd County Library: 205 Riverside Pkwy., NE., (30161); 706-236-4600. Rome's Clocktower Museum: 2nd St. & E. 5th Ave., (30161); 706-236-!1430. www.romegeorgia.com. Q SHOPPING & CULTURE Mount Berry Square Mall: 993 Mount Berry Square, NE. www.crownam.com. Rome, AMain Street City: Broad St., (301 62); 1800-444-1834. www.romegeorgia.com. Rome Little Theater: 530 Broad St., (30162); 706-295-7171. www.rti.roman.net. \., SPORTS & RECREATION Mayo's Lock and Dam: 181 Lock and Dam Rd., (30161); 706-234-5001. Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing -zV) < zf-< Area: 4054 Big Texas Valley Rd., NW., (30165); 706-802-5087. www.romegeorgia.com. Rome Speedway: Chullo Rd., (30161); 706235-2541. ::> Rome/Floyd Tennis Center: 300 W. 3rd St., 0 (30165); 706-290-0072. ~ Zion Farms and The Stone House: 2979 Big Texas Valley Rd., (30165); 706-232-4323. www.zionfarms.com. ;Jo INFORMATION Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center: 402 Civic Ctr. Dr., (30161); 706-295-5576, 1-800-444-1834. www.romegeorgia.org. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Lake Winnepesaukah: 173D Lakeview Dr., (30741-42/TN 37412); 1-877-525-3946. www.lakewlnnie.com. ! HE RITAGE John Ross House: Off East Lake Ave., (30741); 706-866-517 1. u6 ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Victoria Bryant State Park & Golf Course: 1105 Bryant Park Rd., (30662); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. I HERITAGE Ty Cobb Museum: 461 Cook St, (30662); 706245-1825. www.tycobbmuseum.org. ~ ENTERTAINM EN T & ATTRACTIONS Possum Trot Farm: 700 Cass Pine Log Rd., (301 71); 770-382-5137. ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTR ACTI ONS Sautee-Nacoochee AHS Community Center: 283 Hwy. 255 N., (30571); 706-878-3300. M[ HERITAGE Stovall Mill Covered Bridge: Hwy. 17; 706-8782181 . ~ S HOPPING & CULTURE Country Store At SkYlake: 69 Skylake, (30571); 706-878-2292. www.helenga.org. David Bristol Balloons: (30571); 706-8781449. www..balloon-rides.net. Gourdcraft Originals: 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., (30571); 706-865-404~. www.gourdplace.com Old Sautee Store: Hwy.17 & 255, (30571); 706878-2281. www.sauteestore.com. Scarlett's Secret: 1902 Hwy. 17, (30571); 706878-1028. www.scarlettsecret.com. ~ SPORTS & RECREATION Sky Valley Resort: 696 Sky Valley Way, #1, (30537); 1-800-437-2416. www.skyvalley.com. \., SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area-CNF: Hwy. 180, (30572); 706-747-3816. www.fs.fed.us/conf. Woody Gap Recreation Area-CNF: Hwy. 60, (30572); 706-745-6928. www.fs.fed.us/conf/. ~ ENTERTAI NMENT & ATTRACT! 0 NS James H. Floyd State Park: Off Hwy. 27, (30747); 706-857-0826. www.gpstateparks.org 1 - 800 -V I S IT- GA Paradise Gardens Park & Museum: Off Hwy. 27 N., (30747); 706-857-2926. 1' IN FORMATI ON Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce: 706857-4033. I HER ITAGE Marble School House: 5630 Hwy. 53 E., (30177), 706-253-1860. Tate Family Cemetery: Tate Hwy., (30177); 770735-3122. TIGER ENTERTAINMEN T & ATTRACTI ONS Touch of Tallapoosa Tours: 306 Freeman St., (30176); 770-574-7193. I HERITAGE Four Winds Indian Museum & Trading Post: Old Hwy. 441, (30576); 706-782-6939. I HERITAGE Bud Jones Taxidermy and Wildlife Museum: 359 Hwy, 120 E., (30176); 770-574-7480. A Main Street City ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRAC TIONS www.budjones.taxidermy.com. Smithgall Woods Conservation Area: 706-878- Frances Greene Historic Trail: 45 Bowdon St., 3087. www.gastateparks.org. (30176); 770-574-2345. Travelers Rest: 706-886-2256. Haralson County Veteran's Memorial and Medal www.gastateparks.org. of Honor Park: Hwy. 100, (30176); 770-5742482. I HERITAGE Helton Howland Memorial Park: Hwy. 78 E., Stephens County Historic Museum: 313 Pond (30176); 770-574-2345. SL, (30577); 706-886-2132. West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa: 185 Mann www.toccoachamber.com. St., (30176); 770-574-3125. Traveler's Rest State Historic Site: 8162 ~ S HOPPING & CULTURE Riverdale Rd., (30577); 706-886-2256. www.gastateparks.org. Lithia Antiques & Accessories Mall: 108 Head Ave., (30176); 770-574-5670. .:, SHOPPIN G & CULTURE Old Cotton Gin Antiques: 6 Mays St., (30176); Toccoa, A Main Street City: 203 N. Alexander, 770-574-2021. (30577); 1-877-686-2262.1w11v.cityoftoccoa.com. Peach's and Dreams Serendipity: 26 Steadman Rd., (30176); 770-574-8120. \., SP ORTS & RECREATION West Georgia Golf Outlet: 24 Steadman Rd., Currahee Mountain: Hwy. 17, (30577); 706- (30176); 770-574-2985. 886-2132. 1vww.toccoachamber.com. Henderson Falls Park: Henderson Falls Rd., ;Jo INFORMATION (30577); 706-886-2132. ~ Haralson County Chamber of Commerce: 70 Hub www.toccoagachamber.com 0 Dr. (30182); 770-537-5594. Lake Yonah: Yonah Dam Rd., (30577); 706-7824014. 1vww.georglapower.com Cz : 1fl EN TER TAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ;Jo INFORMATION Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber of Commerce .z~.. V) Tallulah Gorge State Park: Hwy. 441, (30573); and Welcome Center: 901 E. Currahee St., 706-754-79 79, 1vww.gastateparks.org. (30577); 706-886-2132. Tallulah Point Overlook: Scenic Loop 15; 706- w.vw.toccoagachamber.com. 754-4318. www.tallulahpointcom. Tallulah Falls Lake: Hwy. 441 S., (30525); 706- 782-4014. www.gastateparks.com. 1i ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRAC TION S j\ ENTERTAI NMENT & ATTRAC TIO NS Georgia Marble Co.: Georgia Marble Ln., (30177); 770-735-2611. www.georgiamarble.com. Toccoa Falls: Toccoa Falls College-Toccoa Falls Rd., (30577); 706-886-2132. www.toccoachamber.com. www.georgla.or g 117 TRENTON ::J INFORMATION Dade County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 5311 Hwy. 136, (30752); 706-657-4488. TUNNEL HILL i HERITAGE Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel: Off Hwy. 41, (30755); 706-272-7676. www.daltoncvb.com. VARNELL 'I HERITAGE Prater's Mill Country Fair: 500 Prater's Mill Rd., (30756); 706-694-6455. www.pratermill.org VILLA RICA :j INFORMATION Villa Rica Board of Tourism: 571 W. Bankhead Hwy., (30180); 770-459-3656. Jerry Dawson Chainsaw Artist & Sculptor: 16537 Hwy.11, (30757); 706-657-7174. A Main Street City ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Fort Yargo State Park & Will-A-Way Recreation Area: Hwy. 81, (30680); 1-800-864-7275. WIVw.gastateparks.org. ! HERITAGE Barrow County Museum: 74 E. Athens St., (30680); 770-307-1183. 4' SHOPPING & CULTURE Winder, A Main Street City: Main St., (30680); 770-867-9011. :J INFORMATION Barrow County Chamber of Commerce: 6 Porter St., Old Railroad Station, (30680); 770-8679444. W\Vw.barowchamber.com. WALESKA WOODSTOCK i: HERITAGE I HER ITAGE Funk Heritage Center and Bennett History Gresham Mill: Hwy. 575 Exit 11, on Sixes Rd.; Museum: 7300 Reinhardt College Circle, 770-345-0400. (30183); 770-720-5969. www.rein.hardt.edu. \., SPORTS & RECREATION zV) ..... < zf-< \., SPORTS & RECREATION Lake Arrowhead: Reinhardt College Pkwy., North of Canton, (30183); 770-479-5505. Dixie Speedway: 150 Dixie Dr., (30189); 770926-5315. YOUNG HARRIS ::i WHITE 0 ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS ::.E ~ ENTERTAINMENT & ATTRACTIONS Brasstown Val ley Resort: 6321 Hwy. 76, V) .<...:. Old Car City USA: Hwy. 411 NE., (30184); 770- (30582); 706-379-9900. 382-6141. www.brasstownvalley.com. c., i:i::: 1r' SPORTS & RECREATION Rollins Planetarium: 1 College St., (30582); 706-379-4312. www.yhc.edu/planet. 0 w c., Wilderness Camp Marina: 451 Wilderness Camp Rd., (30184); 770-386-2170. ijf.J SHOPPING & CULTURE Reach of Song Appalachian Drama: Hwy. 76, ixiililli:IUlfl Young Harris College, (30582); 1-800-262- 7664. www.reachofsong.org ,r' SPORTS & RECREATION McIntosh Reserve Park: 1046 W. McIntosh Circle, (30185); 770-830-5879. www.carrollcountyga.com. ~ INFORMATION Towns County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center: 1411 Fuller Circle, (30582); 706-896-4966. www.towns-county-chamber.org. WILDWOOD ifi SHOPPING & CULTURE Appalachian Rustic Furniture: 2021 Creek Rd., (30757); 706-657-2756. www.arfurniture.com. n8 1-80O-V ISIT-GA Lodging ,S ADAIRSVILLE Barnsley Garden Resort: 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., (30103);770-773-7480. www.barnsleyinn.com. Comfort Inn: Hwy.107 Princeton Blvd., (30103); 770-773-2886. Country Hearth Inn: 100 GA North Industrial Circle, (30103); 770-7 73-3909. www.countryhearth.com/adairsville. Family Leisure Resort: 1001 Poplar Springs Rd., (30103); 770-773-7320. Ramada Limited: 500 Georgia N. Cir., (30103); 770-769-9 726. S BIG CANOE Petit Crest & Golf Club Villas-Big Canoe: 1-75 N. to 1-575, (30143); 770-853-1099. Bl BLAIRSVILLE 7 Creeks Housekeeping Cabins: 5109 Horseshoe Cove Rd., (30512); 706-745-4753. W1W1.7creeks.com. Alpine Cabins: 2850 Alpine Way, (30512); 1-800-488-9507. www.alpinecabins.com. Best Western-MIiton Inn: 222 Hwy. 515, (30512); 706-745-6995. Blood Mountain Cabins & Country Store: 9894 Gainesville Hwy., (30512); 706-745-9454. www.bloodmountain.com. Bradley's Hassle-Free Cabin: 9700 N. Willow Ave., 813-935-3266. www.bradleyscabin.com. Brasstown View Chalets: 5299 Owltown Spur, (30512); 706-745-4007. www.brasstownchalets.com. Buser's Lakeside Retreat 2052 Pat Colwell Rd., (30512); 706-745-0511. wv1W.buser-lakeside-retreat.com. Deaver Vacation Rentals: 4833 Deaver Rd., (30512); 706-745-4833. God's Country Farm: 2222 Country Farm Ln., (30512); 706-745-1560. www.godscountryfarm.com. The Haralson House: Tara in the Mountains: 3101 Kings Rd., (30512); 706-745-9554. www.haralsonhouse.com. Helton Creek Cottages: 989 Helton Creek Rd., (30512); 706-745-2104. www.heltoncreek.com. Kilin Tyme Cabins: 840 Kittie Ln., (30514); 706-745-1900. Lake Nottely Luxury Vacation Rentals: 230 Kiutuestia Creek. Rd., (30512); 706-745-4119. VIWW.jWIVW.Com/nottely Misty Mountain Inn & Cottages: 4376 Misty Mountain Ln., (30512); 1-888-647-8966. www.jw1w1.com/misty. Mountain Oak Cabins: 2388 Mulky Gap Rd., (30512); 706-781-6867. www.mountainoak.com. Nottely Dam Guest House/World Class Horse Facility-AAA: 2266 Nottely Dam Rd., (30512 ).: 706- 745-7939. nottelydamestates.com. Old Hollow Cabin: 1976 Honaker Rd., (30512); 706-745-4696. www.jwww.com/oldhollow. Paradise Cabins: 3163 Paradise Rd., (30514); 706-745-7483. Property Mgt. Service of Northeast Ga. Inc.: P.O. Box 2493, (30514); 706-745-8932. Riverbend's Old Log Cabins: 1426 Riverbend Farm Rd., (30512); 706-745-7143. www.jwww.com/riverbends. Souther Country Inn: 2592 Collins Lane, (30512); 800-297-1603. www.souther-country-inn.com. Sunrise Grocery and River Cabins: 5817 Gainesville Hwy., (30512); 706-745-5877. VIWW.sunrisecabins.com. Town Creek Cabins: 4863 Seabolt Rd., (30512); 706-745-8891. T-Ranch Cabins: (30512); 706-781-1625. Vogel State Park: 7485 Vogel State Park Rd., (30512); 706-745-2628. 'i ~ 0 zc::: -.>.-i z V, www.georgia.org Il9 Whippoorwill Cabins: 861 McKeral Dr., (30512); 706-374-2533. www.whippoorwillcabins.com. /ill BLUE RIDGE Above the Rest Luxury Cabins: My Mountain, P.O. Box 1896, (30513); 706-374-2057. www.abovetherestcabins.com. Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins Inc.: 10144 Blue Ridge Dr. Hwy. 5 N., (30513); 706-632-8999. Days Inn: Hwy. 515, 4970 Appalachian Hwy., (30513); 706-632-2100. Deer Trails Cabin Rentals: 544 E. Main St., (30513); 706-632-8989. wwwangelfire.com/ga2/deertrails. Eagle's View Log Cabin Rental: 112 Eagle Nest Ln ., (30513); 706-367-8609. Heavenly Creekside Mountainvlew Cabins: P.O. Box 2625, (30513); 706-632-4625. www.georgiacabinsbyowner.com. Lake Blue Ridge TVA: 3990 Appalachian Hwy., (30513); 706-632-5680. Last Resort: 45 l11st Resort Pass, (30513); 706-632-3864. www.thelastresortcom. Mountain River Resort: 358 Harrison & Ada Rd., (30513); 706-632-6053. www.mountainriverresort.com. Ragula's Rest Home: Hwy. 60, (30513); 912-994-1211. Sunnybrook Bend Cabins: P.O. Box 2589, (30513-0017); 706-632-2594. Tica Cabin Rentals: 699 E. Main St., (30513); 800-871-8422. 11ww.ticacabins.com. Toccoa River Lodging Bed and Breakfast: 85 Swiss Ln., (30513); 706-632-3137. Ifill BRASELTON Best Western: 303 Zion Church Rd., (30517); 706-654-3081. Chateau Elan Wlnery & Resort: 100 Rue Charlemagne, (30517); 678-425-0900. www.chateauelan.com The Lodge at Chateau Elan-Days Inn: 2069 Hwy. 211 NW., (30517); 770-867-8100. www.chateauelan.com. B BREMEN Days Inn: 35 Price Creek Rd ., (30110); 770-537-4646. Hampton Inn: 28 Price Creek Rd., (30110); 770-537-9001. zVl '<"" zI-< SCALHOUN Knights Inn: 2261 Hwy. 41 N., (30701); 706-629-4521. Days Inn: 742 Hwy. 53 SE., (30701); 706-629-8271. ;::, Econo Lodge: 1438 Hwy. 41 N., (30701); 706-625-5421. 0 :a Hampton Inn: 115 Hampton Dr. SE., (30701); 706-629-0999. Jameson Inn: 189 Jameson St. SE., (30701); 706-629-8133. -Vl < c., Ramada Limited: 1204 Redbud Rd., (30701); 706-629-9207. Salacoa Creek Park: 1-75 Exit 315, (30701); 706-629-3490. Shepherd's Budget Host Inn: Hwy. 53 E., (30701); 706-629-8644. ~ 0 /ill CARROLLTON 1.:.1 c., Jameson Inn: 700 S. Park St., (30117); 770-834-2600. Maple Street Inn: 338 Maple St., (30117-3235); 770-214-8950. li1I CARTERSVILLE Allatoona Landing Marina & Resort: 24 Allatoona Landing Rd. SW., (30121), 770-974-6089. Comfort Inn: 28 Spur 20, (30120); 770-387-1800. Days Inn: 5618 Hwy. 20 SE., (30120); 770-382-1824. Econo Lodge: 26 Spur 20 SE., (301 20); 770-386-3303. www.econolodge.com. Howard Johnson: 25 Carson Loop NW., (30121); 770-386-0700. Hampton Inn: 5600 Hwy. 20 SE., (30120); 770-382-8999. Holiday Inn: 1-75 Exit 126, P.O. Box 200306, (30120); 770-386-0830. Knights Inn: 420 E. Church St., (30121); 770-386-7263. Motel 6: 5657 Hwy. 20 NE., (30121); 770-386-1449. Quality Inn: 235 S. Dixie Ave., (30121); 1-800-598-5643. Super 8 Motel: 41 SR, 20 Spur SE., (30121); 770-382-8881. 120 1- 800-V I SIT-GA S CAVE SPRING Tumlin House Bed and Breakfast: 38 Alabama St., (30124); 706-777-0066. -'ll CHATSWORTH Carter's Lake Marina & Resort 575 Marina Rd., (30705); 706-276-4891. www.carterslake.com. Cohutta Lodge and Convention Center: 500 Cochise Trail, (30705); 706-695-9601. www.cohuttalodge.com. Hearthstone Hall Bed & Breakfast: 2755 Hwy. 282, (30705); 706-695-6515. W1w1.bbonline.com. Key West Inn: 501 G.I. Maddox Pkwy., (30705); 706-517-1 155. Lake Conasauga: 1-75, Exit 293 to Hwy. 411 N., 401 Old Ellijay Rd., (30705); 706-695-6736. Wllderness View Cabins: 864 Wilderness View, (30705); 706-517-8810. www.wildernessviewcabins.com. SCHICKAMAUGA Gordon-Lee Mansion Bed & Breakfast: 217 Cove Rd., (30707); 706-375-4728. www.fhc.org/gordon-lee. Hidden Hollow Resort: 463 Hidden Hollow Ln., (30707); 706-539-2372. 1vww.walkercochamber.com/a0000044.html. SI CLARKE SVILLE Apache Ridge Log Cabin Rentals: 1905 Sweetwater Dr., (30523); 706-754-7177. WWW. hl)mc.neV--apacherg. Asbury House: 1050 Washington St., (30523); 706-754-9347. 1w1W.asburyhouse.com. Babbling Brook Log Cabin Rentals: 3293 Alec Mountain Rd., (30523); 1-800-284-9403. Burns Sutton Inn: .855 Washington St., (30523); 706-754-5565. Burton Woods Cabins/lodging: 220 Brookwoo The Orchard-Guest Quarters: 1057 Orchard Dr., (30523); 706-754-3156. 0 S CLAYTON Back-In-The-Woods: 1331-A Warwoman Rd. RR #1, Seven Winds Ln., (30525); 706-782-4421. -::,:, (;) ): Beechwood Inn: 220 Beechwood Dr., (30525); 706-782-5485. V, Cherry Laurel Creek Cabins: 269 Daisy Lane, (30525); 706-782-6757. www.rabun.neV~laurel. :s: English Manor Inn: 3499 Hwy. 76 E., (30525); 706-782-5780. 0 Lonergan Lodge: Hwy. 76 E. (number on Box- 4638), (30525); 706-782-1547. Old Clayton Inn: P.O. Box 907, (30525); 706-782-7722, 800-545-3498. www.oldclaytonlnn.com. Cz : Pounding Mill Creek Cabins: 1832 Hale Ridge Rd., (30525); 706-782-9913. Regal Inn: 707 Hwy. 441 S., (30525); 706-782-4269. Shoney's Inn & Suites: 834 Highway 441 South, (30525); 706-782-2214. www.shoneysinn.com. -->-l z Tut's Mountain Cabin: P.O. Box 1470, (30525); 1-800-621-1768. www.tutsmountain.com. V, S CLERMONT Clermont Hotel: 101 Dean St., (30527); 770-983-0704. www.clermonthotel.com. Montara Farm: 6749 Stringer Rd., (30527); 770-983-0503. S CLEVELAND Cabin on the Creek: 204 7 Helen Hwy. Unit A, (30528); 706-865-4461. www.whitecounty.com/creekcabins. Caffery Springs lnn-B&B: 1111 Satterfield Rd., (30528); 706-348-6034. www.helenga.org/cafferysprings. Gabby's C-Ountry Cabins: 3083 Helen Hwy., (30528); 706-865-6772. Lodge at Windy Acres: 16 Windy Acres Rd., (30528); 706-865-6635. Mountain Creek Grove Inc.: 1-85, 338 Mountain Creek Cir., (30528); 706-865-6930. www. g e o r gl a . o r g J21 .Cz..J.) .z<... ::> 0 :1:1 CJ) <.... 0 ~ 0 IcL.,i I" Sandy Bottoms Cabins: Meagan Dr., (30564); 770-503-8537. Serendipity Parle 1-85 N. to 1-985, 95 Cedar Hollow Rd., (30528); 706-219-3993. Skelton Inn: Hwy. 384, (30528); 706-865-6205. White's Co-Zzzy Cabins: 2 White Pines Rd., (30528); 706-878-2785. S CLOUDLAND - Our Mountain: 19 Cabin Dr. (30731); 706-862-6363. www.virtualcities.com/ons/ga/n/ganB601.htm. ,S, COMER Watson Mill Bridge State Park: 650 Watson MIii Rd., (30629); 706-783-5349. -'II COM MERCE Comfort Inn: 165 Eisenhower Dr., (30529); 706-335-9001. Days Inn: 30976 Hwy. 441 S., 1-85, Exit 149, (30529); 706-335-2595. Guest House Inn: 30934 Hwy. 441, (30529); 706-335-5147. Hampton Inn: 153 Hampton Cl, (30529); 706-335-6161. Holiday Inn Express: 30747 Hwy. 441 S., (30529); 706-335-5183. Jameson Inn: 267 Steven B. Tanger Blvd., (30529); 706-335-3738. Magnolia Inn: 206 Cherry St, (30529); 706-335-7257. S CORNELIA Comfort Inn: 2965 J. Warren Rd., (30531); 706-778-9573. ,Sl DAHLONEGA Aunt Anne's Fireside Log Cabins: 130 Ula W;ry, (30533); 706-864-9714. www.annescabins.com. Bend of the River Cabins and Chalets: 319 Horseshoe Ln., (30533); 706-219-2040. www.bendoftheriver.net. Black Mountain Lodge: Black Mountain Rd.; 706-864-5542. www.blackmountainlodge.com. Blueberry Inn and Gardens: 400 Blueberry Hill, (30533); 706-219-4024. www.blueberryinnandgardens.com. Cavender Creek Cabins: 200 Beaver Dam Rd., (30533); 706-864-7221. Chest.alee Shoals: 319 Horseshoe Lane, (30533): 706-219-2040. www.bendoftheriver.net. Days Inn: 833 S. Chestatee St, Hwys. 19 and 60, (30533); 706-864-2338. Econo Lodge: 619 A. N. Grove St., (30533); 706-864-6191. Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center: 135 Forest Hills Rd., (30533); 706-864-6456. www.foresths.com. Hatfield's Hideaway Cabins: 3109 Copper Mine Rd., (30533); 706-864-6743. www.hatfieldscablns.com. Holiday Inn Express: 835 S. Chestatee SL, (30533); 706-867-7777. Laurel Ridge Cabins: 185 Mtn. Laurel Ridge, (30533); 706-864-5392. Lily Creek Lodge: 2608 Auraria Rd., (30533): 706-864-6848. 1'1Ww.lilycreeklodge.com. Mountain Log Cabins: 5 Cabin Ln., (30533); 706-865-4538. Mountain Top lodge: 447 Mountain Top Lodge Rd., (30533); 706-864-5257. www.mountaintoplodge.net My Mountain Home Cabin Rentals: 125B E. Main St., (30533); 706-867-9156. R-Ranch in the Mountains: Hwy. 19 N., 65 R-Ranch Rd., (30533); 706-864-6444. Riverwalk Cabins: 133 Pase Ln., (30533); 706-867-8724. Royal Guard Inn B&B: 65 Park SL S., (30533); 706-864-1713. The Smith House: 84 S. Chestatee St, (30533); 706-867-7000. Super 8 Motel: 20 Mountain Dr., (30533); 706-864-4343. Waters Creek: Hwy. 129 and 19-National, (30528); 706-864-6173. Worley Homestead Inn: 168 Main St W., (30533); 706-864-7002. .&.'I DALTON Best Inns of America: 1529 W. Walnut Ave., (30720); 706-226-1100. Best Western: 2106 Chattanooga Rd., (30720); 706-226-5022. Country Inn & Suites: 903 Westbridge Rd., (30722); 706-278-9700. www.countryinnandsuites.com. Hampton Inn: 1000 Market St, (30720); 706-226-4333. Holiday Inn: 51 5 Holiday Ave., (30720); 706-278-0500. The Holly Tree House: 217 W. Cuyler, (30720); 706-278-6620. Jameson Inn: 422 Holid;ry Dr. (30720); 706-281-1880. Wingate Inn: 309 Holiday Dr., (30720); 706-2 72-9099. .st DAWSO NVILLE Gold Creek Resort & Conference Center: One Gold Creek Dr., (30534); 770-271-0050. WWlv.goldcreek.com. Hidden Valley Resort: 49 Valley Dr., (30534); 706-265-6110. www.hiddenvalley.org. Len Foote Hike Inn at Amlcalola Falls: Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., 240 Amicalola Rd., (30534); 1-800-864-7275. www.gastateparks.org. Mountain Brook Cabins: 76 Coolidge Dr., (30534); 706-864-3127. Under the Hemlock: 5545 Hwy. 52, (30534); 706-265-4603. S, DILLAR D Chalet Village and Dillard House: 768 Franklin St, (30537); 706-746-5348, 1-800-541-0671. www.dillardhouse.com. Slick Rock Cabins: Old Highland Rd., (30537); 706-746-5716. www.bass-realty.com. 4i:t EASTANO LLEE Apple Orchard Country Inn: liberty Hill Rd., Rt. 2 Box 353, (30538): 706-779-7292. S, ELBERTON Bobby Brown State Park: 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., (30635); 706-213-2046. www.gastateparks.org. Days Inn: 302 Elbert St, (30635); 706-283-2300. Holiday Inn Express: 970 Elbert St., (30635); 706-283-8811. Pine-Der-Rosa Cabins and RV spaces: 2561 Hulmes Chapel Rd., (30635); 706-213-1708, 1-800-554-7774. www.pine-der-rosa.com Rainbow Manor: 217 Heard SL, (30635); 706-213-0314. Richard 8. Russell State Park 2650 Russell State Park Rd., (30635) 1-800-864-7275. www.gastatepark.org. JS, ELLIJAY The Inn at Cartecay Farms: 119 Hudson Martin Rd., (30540); 706-276-1338, 1-800-327-6821. Mountain Cabin Rentals: Coosawattee River Resort, (30540); 1-888-882-2246. Overland Trails: 4223 Trails Creek, (30540); 706-276-2211. wwwoverlandtrails.com. Whitepath l odge: 987 Shenendoah Dr., (30540); 706-276-7199. www.whitepathlodge.com. Wildlife Rehab. Sanctuary & Outdoor Education: 435 Cougar ln., (30540); 706-276-2980. S FLOWERY BRANC H Lake Lanier l odges: 6598 Lights Ferry Rd., (30542); 770-967-1804. www.lakelanierlodges.com. Whitworth Inn: 6593 McEver Rd., (30542): 770-967-2386. wv1w.whitworthinn.com. Bl FORT OGLETHOR PE Best Western-Battlefield Inn: 2120 Lafayette Rd., (30742); 706-866-0222. Captain's Quarters Bed & Breakfast Inn: 13 Barnhardt Circle, (30742); 706-858-0624. W\'IW.captains-qtrs-inn.com. S GAI NESVILLE Best Western-Lanier Centre: 400 E. Butler Pkwy., (30501); 770-531-0907. www.bestwestern.com. Dunlap House Bed & Breakfast: 635 Green St., (30501); 770-536-0200. www.dunlaphouse.com. Hampton Inn: 450 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., (30501); 770-503-0300. Holiday Inn: 726 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., (30501); 770-536-4451. Shamrock Chateau B&B on Lake Lanier: 4034 Chestatee Spur, (30506); 770-536-7273. Shoney's Inn: 520 Queen City Pkwy., (30501); 770-535-8100. 111 I a: 0 Cz : ->>-i z _,_V_, __ - I 11 l:Zl 1 -8 00 - VI S IT- GA www .georgi a.o rg 1:1.3 II I .z<.F..l < zI-< ;:i 0 ~ <.. z er, - 1---1 n I I www. georgia.org 125 I[ (/') .z... < z!-< ;:::, 0 :E (/') <.... c., c=:: 0 ~ c., - >- Sylvan Falls Mill Bed & Breakfast: 156Taylor's Chapel Rd., (30568); 706-746-7138. York House Bed & Breakfast Inn: York House Rd., (30562); 706- 746-2068, 1-800-231-9675. B OAKWOOD Comfort Inn: 3469 Mundy Mill Rd., (30566); 770-287-1000, 1-800-228-5150. Count ry Inn & Suites: 4335 Oakwood Rd. , (30566); 770-535-8080. Jameson Inn: 3780 Merchants Way, (30566); 770-533-9400, 1-800-526-3766. l?J RABUN GAP Valley of Hidden Paths: Wolf Fork Rd., (30568); 706-746-2278. B RI SING FAWN Cloudland Canyon State Park: 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., (30738); 706-657-4050, 1-800-864-72 75. www.gastateparl