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The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder at Mystic Grill in Covington, Georgia. The city doubles as the fictional town of Mystic Falls.

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14 Interview with a Vampire 18 Fan Favorite 22 It's Go Time! 28 Honing their Craft 30 Fabulous Finds 32 Welcome Sports Fans 34 Secrets of Georgia State Parks 36 30 Free Things to Do in Georgia 40 Main Street News! 45 Swept Away

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Georgia's Nine Regions: Attractions & Lodging
50 Atlanta Metro 74 Classic South 84 Coast 104 Historic Heartland 118 Historic High Country 134 Magnolia Midlands 144 Northeast Mountains 162 Plantation Trace 174 Presidential Pathways
ABOUT THE COVER The Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder at Mystic Grill in Covington, Georgia. Photograph by Harold Daniels.

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FROM DELICIOUS LOCAL CUISINE, AWARD-WINNING MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS TO PLENTY OF RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES,
YOU'LL FIND IT ALL IN ALBANY, GEORGIA.
ALBANY, GEORGIA'S HOMETOWN SIGHTS Albany Museum of Art | Albany Civil Rights Institute Chehaw Wild Animal Park | Flint River | Flint RiverQuarium
Radium Springs Gardens | Ray Charles Plaza Thronateeska History & Archives Center | Wetherbee Planetarium

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A NOTE FROM THE GOVERNOR

Welcome to Georgia!

Here you will find unique

destinations, including cultural

and historic a ractions, events,

dining experiences, outdoor

adventure, beaches, mountains,

and so much more.

The 2017 Georgia Travel

Guide celebrates the "Year of

Georgia Film" as we set the

stage by focusing on film- and

television-inspired tourism

destinations. We invite you

to explore our film locations,

First Lady Sandra Deal and Governor Nathan Deal

a ractions, movie tours, restaurants, and more that are featured in some of your favorite movies and TV shows.

For the past 40 years, the more

than 1,000 productions that have shot here have all played vital roles in

casting Georgia as a top-tier film and travel destination.

Our annual state travel guide is an excellent resource that provides

exciting ways to plan a Georgia vacation, including trip ideas, events

calendars, local resources, and maps. I encourage you to use this guide

to discover new adventures and experiences that will create lasting

memories and leave you eager to return for another visit.

Thank you for keeping Georgia on your mind.

Governor Nathan Deal

How to Use This Guide
To help you make the most of your trip to Georgia, the Georgia Department of Economic Development has compiled the 2017 Georgia Travel Guide. Within these pages, the state is divided into nine regional sections, each packed with useful information on a ractions, events, and lodging throughout the state.
Even though the information has been verified, we encourage you to call ahead when planning your trip to confirm the very latest hours of operation, fees, reservations, and other information.
MAPS In the guide, you'll notice both a state map (page 48) and individual region maps, including state parks and historic sites. For more information on state parks, call 800864-7275 or visit georgiastateparks.org.
VISITOR RESOURCES Each region features a Visitor Resources section where you will find information on the convention and visitors bureaus, chambers of commerce, state visitor information centers, and local welcome centers.

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More Ways to Engage
The iPad edition of this guide is available as a free download in Apple's Newsstand. Simply search "2017 Georgia Travel Guide."
You can also access a free digital edition by visiting ExploreGeorgia. org and clicking on the cover image.
Information at Your Fingertips
Request information from any advertiser you see in the 2017 Georgia Travel Guide quickly and easily by visiting ExploreGeorgia. org/readerservice.

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Along the 100 miles of Georgia's coastline lies the magical seaside retreat of the Golden Isles. Nestled along stretches of sand dunes and salt marshes, the mainland city of Brunswick and its four beloved barrier islands--St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll Island and Little St. Simons Island--offer breathtaking landscapes, a variety of recreational pursuits, and an inherent tranquility. Because of this, the Golden Isles received the 2016 USA Today Reader's Choice Award for Best Warm Weather Getaway for its five unique towns.
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Visit Jekyll Island, a unique state park heralded for its open wilderness and National Historic Landmark District. Experience private luxury on Sea Island, an internationally acclaimed Five-Star resort. Or step back in time and into the charming city streets and squares still bearing their colonial names in the historic port city of Brunswick.
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Surround yourself with nature's tropical beauty, rich history, and island charm at the oceanfront King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island (kingandprince.com). For over eighty years, the tranquil haven has combined gracious southern hospitality and modern amenities, earning the resort six consecutive TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence.

Choose from a wide variety of accommodations, whether you're planning a romantic getaway or a family vacation. Guest rooms offer various settings and views--from the Historic Building to the oceanfront poolside building. The Resort's amenities include five oceanfront pools, the King and Prince Golf Course, massage therapies, tennis, children's

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Looking for another unique dining experience? From classic, imaginative cuisine to authentic neighborhood Italian fare, flavors and experiences surpass expectations at Halyards (HalyardsRestaurant.com) and Tramici (TramiciRestaurant.com), two beloved island favorites side by side on St. Simons Island.
Owner and Executive Chef Dave Snyder invites you to enjoy Chef-caught seafood, lively bars, indoor or open-air courtyard dining to savor selections that delight every taste and tempo. For parties of few to gatherings of hundreds, the Halyards catering team (HalyardsCatering.com) has a passion for perfect events with precise planning, crisp execution, and thoughtful attention to every detail.

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T he southernmost island, Jekyll Island, offers ten miles of beaches, more than twenty miles of bike paths, a National Historic Landmark District, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center and coastal dining options to suit any palate. The island is perfect for welcoming families with a variety of shops, coastal activities and accommodations to fit any budget.
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Family- and budget-friendly lodging options are plentiful on Jekyll Island. Days Inn & Suites Jekyll Island (daysinnjekyll.com) is an award-winning, centrally located hotel that offers ocean and island view guest rooms, as well as oceanfront one-bedroom suites that feature a galley kitchen, a living room and a private balcony or patio. Guests enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, free WiFi, two pools, bike and kayak rentals and more.
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For a kid, adult and petfriendly stay on the ocean, head to the Holiday Inn Resort (hijklresort.com). Sporting 157 new, contemporary rooms, the oceanfront resort also offers an expansive outdoor deck with a fire pit and The Anchor, a poolside bar and grill. Indoors, the Beach House restaurant features fresh local seafood and craft beers on tap. Everyone loves the lobby bike rentals and the Kid's Club with its onsite activities director.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton (jekyllislandhamptoninn.com) offers wide open beaches during any season. The hotel's modern, spacious guest rooms and hotel accommodations feature On the House breakfast daily, a swimming pool, hot tub, and full-service lobby bar with casual menu. Whether it be for a vacation, wedding or to attending a meeting come... Feel the Hamptonality!

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The Jekyll Island Club Hotel (jekyllclub.com) is a National Historic Landmark and Historic Hotel of America. The hotel's iconic turret, a romantic Victorian beauty, beckons all travelers. Once the playground for wealthy industrialists and financiers of the 20th century, it is now a first-class vacation and meeting resort. On this unhurried, undeveloped, unspoiled barrier island awaits a world of compelling contrasts and perfect balances. Rich history and modern comforts. Elegant surroundings and simple pleasures. Romance and laughter. Grand dining and beach picnics. Vitalizing activities and complete relaxation.

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Venture into the city of Brunswick to discover history as rich as its seafood. From the unique signature squares of Brunswick to the famous Historic Ritz Theatre, find architecture dating

back to the early 1800s. With shrimp boats heading out from the docks daily, there is always penty of fresh, local seafood to be had--and don't miss the area's namesake dish, Brunswick Stew! Need to take a break from your adventures for a quick snack? A Golden Isles favorite, Flash Foods (flashfoods.com) offers refreshing fountain drinks and premium coffee blends at its Brunswick and Jekyll Island locations. Download their free app to get your GOBLUE card to save five cents on every gallon of fuel and receive special discounts.
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Ian Somerhalder in downtown Covington

Since 2009, Covington, Georgia, has doubled as Mystic Falls, the fictional small town in which the
CW series The Vampire Diaries is set. As the cult favorite reaches its final season, star Ian Somerhalder looks back on eight years spent
working and playing in Georgia.
Interview by ALLISON ENTREKIN

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What are your earliest memories of Georgia? I've been coming here since I was a kid, and I shot the pilot for Young Americans in Atlanta in 1999. We had so much fun here. We had apartments at the Georgian Terrace; it's located inside this little pocket on Peachtree Street that's so great. You can walk everywhere, and there are very good restaurants and great shopping.
What do you think of the growth of the film industry in Georgia? I've been here since the beginning [of the film boom]. When The Vampire Diaries came in 2009, we were kind of the only game in town. And that has changed drastically. To be a part of it is incredible.
Many of the show's scenes are shot in Covington. How would you describe the town? I love it. Not only because I've spent as much time in it as some residents, but also because it's been very welcoming. Everyone from the restaurant owners to the homeowners to the police force has been so gracious. Film crews are like big, disruptive cities, and we can make a lot of noise at three and four in the morning. This town has given us so much love and energy. I have such fond memories of really early mornings in the town square. I've spent at least 100 nights in Covington in the last eight years. It's a very special place.
A number of businesses inspired by the show have opened in Covington, including the Mystic Grill. For the first several years of filming, the building that's now the Mystic Grill was a law office that we used as a facade. You'd come in the front door and it was

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desks and filing cabinets and two couches. Now it's this whole restaurant based on the one in the show--and I love their Mystic Salad.
Covington also has movie tours that showcase filming locations from The Vampire Diaries. They're genius for doing that. It's also really engaged the fan base. Look, at the end of the day, we're a television show. We're not saving lives. But I do have people come up to me and say, "I've gone through this horrific thing, or I've lost somebody, and this show got me through it." It really means something to a lot of people. So here's the way I see it: If we can make decent television and be a part of the film business in Georgia, and if this show has become an economic engine for communities and families, then we've done our job.

You reside in Midtown Atlanta. What do you like most about the city? Atlanta has an unbelievable amount of new everything. Between Inman Park and West Midtown, I've never seen two neighborhoods grow so rapidly or flourish at such a pace. I wish I would have bought even half the real estate I had the ability to buy when I first moved here.
What's next for you? My wife, Nikki [Reed], and I just closed a multi-year production deal with Warner Brothers. I absolutely want to bring our business here. There's a tremendous amount of infrastructure. The etiquette here, the ability to work, and the appreciation of work outweighs almost anywhere I've seen. The most incredible journey of my career thus far has been working in Georgia.

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Thanks to the hundreds of movies and television shows shot in Georgia each year, film fans are seeing stars in the Peach State. During your next visit, check out filming locations for your favorite programs, reserve a table at one of the many restaurants frequented by the stars, or take in a popular film festival. These are just a few of the many ways to celebrate the Year of Georgia Film.

ROAD TRIP!
Get in the car and explore a tour and a trail showcasing Georgia's can't-miss film destinations. The Georgia Film Selfie Spot Tour (exploregeorgia.org) invites fans to "say cheese" at the most iconic film locations in the state. In Atlanta, take a snap outside President Snow's mansion from The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, or smile in front of Luther Williams Field in Macon, where pivotal scenes from 42 were shot. If you're a fan of The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, or The Walking Dead, you'll die for Georgia's Undead Trail (georgia sundeadtrail.com). This ninety-three-mile journey through urban landscapes and trendy downtowns showcases film locations, attractions, and restaurants important to these shows. It also illuminates how a few Georgia towns have transformed into the communities of Alexandria, Mystic Falls, and New Orleans.
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Georgia's many movie tours offer behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most legendary films and television shows ever made. Atlanta Movie Tours (atlantamovietours.com) offers a variety of tours highlighting everything from The Blind Side to Marvel's The Avengers to The Walking Dead. Custom group tours showcase the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center, which transformed into President Snow's mansion in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.
More box-office smashes are spotlighted on Peachtree City's Southern Hollywood Film Tour (visitpeachtreecity.com), includ-

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ing Sweet Home Alabama and Fried Green Tomatoes. And on a Savannah Movie Tour (savannahmovietours.com), see filming locations from Forrest Gump, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and more.
If you're a vampire fan, you won't want to miss Mystic Falls Tours (mysticfallstours.com), which takes visitors to important Covington filming locations from The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. Fans of The Walking Dead will stalk the Touring Dead II tour hosted by the Georgia Tour Company (georgia mercantile.com) in Senoia. The company also offers a tour showcasing Senoia's rich film history, with stops at locations from Drop Dead Diva, The Fighting Temptations and more.
BEST FESTS FOR FILM
Georgia is home to a wide variety of film festivals that invite the public to interact with filmmakers and attend panel discussions and movie screenings. The Atlanta Film Festival (atlanta filmfestival.com) lures nearly 25,000 movie buffs to its namesake city each spring. Now in its fourth decade, the Academy Awardqualifying film festival is one of the largest and longest-running in the country. Also in Atlanta, BronzeLens Film Festival (bronzelens.com) spotlights movies made by black filmmakers. Each fall, attendees gather for panels and screenings, plus master classes led by some of the top names in film.
But the single-largest film festival in Atlanta (and the largest festival of its kind in the world) is the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (ajff.org), attracting nearly 40,000 moviegoers each winter. Smaller but also popular, the Athens Jewish Film Festival (athensjff.org) shows films focused on Jewish life around the globe every spring.
If you want to spy celebrities like Molly Shannon and Miles Teller, head to the Savannah Film Festival (filmfest. scad.edu), presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Some of Hollywood's hottest names descend upon Savannah each fall to celebrate independent and studio filmmaking at this fest.

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Every August in Augusta, the Black Cat Picture Show (blackcatpictureshow.com) celebrates independent filmmaking. Its flagship venue, Le Chat Noir, is a 100-seat black-box theater located downtown. The Macon Film Festival (macon filmfestival.com) and the Rome International Film Festival (romeinternationalfilmfestival.com) also screen independent films in historic theaters during the summer and fall, respectively.
In Milledgeville, the Southern-gothic Milly Film Festival (milledgevillefilmfest.com) is held each spring. Events often focus on women in filmmaking and new media. And in Thomasville, Jane Fonda cofounded fall's Covey Film Festival (coveyfilmfestival.com), which screens films that relate to nature, community, and caring.
DINING WITH THE STARS
Many Georgia restaurants don't simply serve amazing food; they also deliver a heaping helping of celebrity spottings. At Atlanta's Umi (umi atlanta.com), Jennifer Lawrence orders the avocado salad, spicy tuna crispy rice, and black cod misoyaki, washing it down with a dirty martini. She's sometimes joined by her Hunger Games costar Liam Hemsworth, who prefers the madai carpaccio, tuna carpaccio, Kobe beef nigiri, otoro caviar, and sea bass yu-an yaki. His drink of choice? A bottle of Sapporo or Dassai 50.
Will Ferrell likes the slow-cooked rack of ribs at Bradley's Bar-B-Que (bradleysbbq.com) in Covington, while Ian Somerhalder orders the banana pudding ice cream at Scoops (scoops sweettreats.com) just up the road.
Other restaurants with celebrity clientele include The Old School Diner (oldschooldiner. com) in Townsend (Ben Affleck); H & H Soul Food (facebook.com/handhsoulfood) in Macon (Oprah Winfrey); Barnstormer's Grill (barnstormersgrill.com) in Williamson (Clint Eastwood); and Antebellum (antebellumrestaurant.com) in Flowery Branch (Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler).

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ITS GO TIME!
3 Essential Georgia Road Trips
By Elizabeth Florio Illustrated maps by Richard Faust

There are travelers who want to get from point A to point B as quickly as possible, and
there are travelers who understand that sometimes the journey is the destination. Whether you're taking the kids on an educational experience or simply broadening your own view of Georgia, try one of these themed itineraries.

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FANCY YOURSELF a locavore? Hit the Georgia Grown Trail 301, which runs along Highway 301 in southeastern Georgia from Sylvania to Folkston. A leisurely day trip allows you to sample some of the trail's best homegrown treats, from fruitcake to grits. Begin by greeting the morning alongside the animals at Hunter Cattle Company, a welcoming farm outside Statesboro producing sustainably raised beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. Browse MooMa's Farm Store for meat and eggs produced on-site, plus organic goodies (cheese, honey) from nearby farms. Then head to nearby Freeman's Mill, a small family operation that stone-grinds grits, cornmeal, and flour on century-old mills and other vintage machinery. Be sure to call ahead to reserve a tour, and don't leave without buying a bag of freshly ground grits.
From there, it's a half-hour drive to Claxton, home of world-famous fruitcakes. (Trust us, their version is way better than Grandma's.) Founded in 1910, Claxton Bakery operates a storefront where you can pick out your favorite fruit-filled rectangles and view ovens that churn out cakes to be delivered around the country. Continue south to Glennville to family-run Folsom Farms Country Store, which specializes in sweet onions and pecans. Its country store stocks bags of both or, if it's not onion season, an array of onion-based sauces. Finally, head ten minutes west to Watermelon Creek Vineyard to cap off the day with a flight of muscadine and blueberry wines (or muscadine juice, if you're the driver) on the peaceful vineyard overlook.
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YOUR IMMERSION into Georgia's African American history begins in Albany, an early battleground for civil rights. The old Mt. Zion church, where desegregationists convened in the early 1960s, now houses the Albany Civil Rights Institute. Browse exhibits on the Albany Movement and, on the second Saturday of each month, hear the famed Freedom Singers perform spirituals that inspired the cause. Afterward, stroll along the river to Ray Charles Plaza, which pays homage to the legendary musician born here.
For more iconic African American musicians, head to Macon. Otis Redding was discovered at the Douglass Theatre, founded by the town's first African American millionaire, Charles Henry Douglass. Little Richard honed his flamboyant style at the Tic Toc Room, where patrons now savor steak dinners. Sports lovers shouldn't miss the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, which honors greats such as Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron. Across the street is the gleaming new home of the Tubman Museum, dedicated to African American art, history, and culture.
Round out your trip in Atlanta, specifically the Sweet Auburn Historic District, once dubbed "the richest Negro street in the world" by Fortune magazine. Here you'll find the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site with its four stops: the visitor center, King's birth home, historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and the King Center--his final resting place. For a serving of soul food alongside your history, the Atlanta Food Walks' tour of the area includes a stop at Paschal's, the modern remake of the restaurant where civil rights luminaries plotted strategy. The journey ends--and carries on--at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights, where exhibitions weave the American civil rights movement with other human rights struggles around the world.
// RESOURCES // Albany Civil Rights Institute albanycivilrightsinstitute.org, Ray Charles Plaza albanygeorgia.biz/raycharles/plaza.html, Douglass Theatre douglasstheatre.org, Tic Toc Room hotplatesrestaurantgroup.com/tic-toc-room.cms, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame georgiasportshalloffame.com, Tubman Museum tubmanmuseum.com, Sweet Auburn Historic District nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/aub.htm, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site nps.gov/malu, Atlanta Food Walks atlantafoodwalks.com, Paschal's paschalsatlanta.com, National Center for Civil and Human Rights civilandhumanrights.org

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THE SOUTHERN HIGHROADS TRAIL

IN NORTH GEORGIA, the Southern Highroads Trail traverses sweeping mountain vistas, pristine lakes, and charming towns. Our itinerary begins just outside Chatsworth at Fort Mountain State Park, home to some of Georgia's loveliest hiking trails, complete with breathtaking overlooks and ancient Native American ruins. Work up an appetite before heading to Ellijay, where a historic trolley runs between the town's most popular dining spots and antique shops, charging riders $1 for the experience. Then head up Highway 76 to Blue Ridge, where Main Street teems with restaurants and art galleries; nearby, shimmering Lake Blue Ridge beckons water lovers. Depending on your pace, you may wish to overnight at the cozy Aska Lodge or familyfriendly Reid Ridge Lodge.

Next, head east on 76 toward Blairsville before briefly detouring to Brasstown Bald, Georgia's highest peak. From the parking lot, it's a steep half-mile climb (or free shuttle ride) to an unforgettable 360-degree view of four states. Refuel in nearby Hiawassee--perhaps on the porch of the Happy Hawg, savoring a view of Lake Chatuge. Then continue on 76 toward another gorgeous reservoir, Lake Burton, before veering south on Scenic Highway 197, a former moonshiners route now peppered with arts and crafts stores. Make a fro-yo or coffee stop in historic downtown Clarkesville before driving to Tallulah Gorge for a sunset view of the stunning canyon and falls. Finally, meander up Historic Highway 441 to Clayton for a meal on lively Main Street or a fine vintage on the porch of the Beechwood Inn.

// RESOURCES // Southern Highroads Trail southernhighroads.org, Fort Mountain State Park gastateparks.org/fortmountain, Ellijay Trolley ellijaytrolley.com, Blue Ridge blueridgemountains.com, Aska Lodge askalodge. net, Reid Ridge Lodge reidridgelodge.com, Brasstown Bald cfaia.org, Hiawassee mountaintopga.com, Happy Hawg 706-896-0012, Clarkesville clarkesvillega.com, Tallulah Gorge gastateparks.org/ tallulahgorge, Clayton downtownclaytonga.org, Beechwood Inn beechwoodinn.ws

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HONING THEIR CRAFT
Great Georgia breweries share what's on tap
By Larry Bleiberg

Gate City Brewing, Roswell

FULL MEASURE PHOTOGRAPHY CAROLINE CARR TERRAPIN

In Georgia, gone is the time when beer choices were limited to national brands and a few imports. Nowadays, the state's cra

company grew, it launched a successful Kickstarter campaign to help fund its tasting room; visitors now step into an industrial area with exposed wood and big windows. "People just want a comfortable place to have a beer," Williams says.

brewers put their unique spins on the ancient art of fermentation, producing everything from barrel-aged stouts to pecan-flavored

In Statesboro, Daniel Long and Franklin Dismuke were seeking the same thing: a casual place for beer sipping. And at a 2012 New Year's Eve party, they resolved to create such a place themselves. Eagle Creek Brewing Company offers classic beers

ales. And many have tasting rooms, which means thirsty beer lovers may sample away and even take some brews home.

with a Southern twist, like sweet tea amber and Low Country pale ale. The tasting room, located in a former restaurant, often features live music and has an upstairs balcony for al fresco sampling.
In Blue Ridge, Grumpy Old Men Brewery is run by just

Le Nut Brewing, Gainesville

that--two retired friends, Steve Weber and Chipley McKnight, although they seem more like softhearted curmudgeons than all-out grumps. The pair began

IN ATLANTA head to Eventide Brewing,

brewing ales in an outdoor shower and gradu-

where you'll likely meet owner Geoffrey Wil-

ated to what they call a nanobrewery, with an

liams. The former logistics and supply-chain

official motto: "If we don't like it, we don't drink

manager started as a casual beer drinker, but

it. If we don't drink it, we don't sell it." Crowds

as he sampled different brews, he wondered

at the converted warehouse tasting room over-

how they'd taste with another flavor or finish. A

flow outdoors on sunny days, inviting guests (and

friend dared him to make his own, and Williams

their pets) to while away the hours. Still, be sure to

had a "eureka" moment, he says. "Once you realize

leave time for the town's other brewers, Blue Ridge

you can make beer, the world opens for you."

Brewery and Fannin Brewing Company.

He started the brewery with college friends, specializing in

In Woodstock, the co-founders of Reformation Brewery draw

beers that are subtle and satisfying, not huge and hoppy. As the

inspiration for their European-style ales and barrel-aged beers

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Urban Tree Cidery, Atlanta

Terrapin, Athens

from an unlikely source--religious leader Martin Luther. Spencer Nix and Nick Downs say their company embraces Luther's values of acceptance, moderation, and humility. But they still have fun in the tasting room with shelves of board games and a welcoming family atmosphere.
Another set of partners, the founders of Savannah's Southbound Brewing Company, have known each other for years. Smith Matthews and Carly Wiggins first met as teenage lifeguards, then worked together at Atlanta's SweetWater Brewing Company. Finally, they returned home to launch the city's first microbrewery, specializing in ales and Belgian-style brews. The laid-back warehouse tasting room has an industrial-chic vibe with exposed pipes and wall murals and also hosts special events and concerts.
Creature Comforts Brewing in Athens
Blue Ridge Brewery, Blue Ridge

has an equally cool tasting room, converted from a 1940s downtown Chevy dealership. Instead of disposing of the building's original wood during renovations, they used it to make their bars and picnic tables. "We try to pay attention to every detail and do things the right way," says co-founder Chris Herron. The company, best known for its IPA Tropicalia, hosts the city's farmers market on Wednesday afternoons and evenings April through November. While in Athens, beer fans should also check out Terrapin and the Southern Brewing Company.
If a brewery visit leads to fantasies of making your own beer, be careful: That's what happened to dentist Dr. Robert E. Lee (a distant relation of the Civil War general). Before he knew it, he had hired the man who had led his tour at Red Brick Brewing Company in Atlanta and started Omaha Brewing Company in Omaha, just south of Columbus. The brewery, which occupies an old schoolhouse, is built over an artesian spring that offers a ready water supply for its ales--including a bananaflavored Weissbier called Nada-Banana.
Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative began a little differently. The Cumming firm started as a brewpub restaurant and expanded to a taproom in 2014. Founder Nick Tanner's esoteric offerings include

Red Hare Brewing, Marie a
sours and barrel-aged brews, plus beers flavored with dates, coconut, and watermelon.
Craft beverages aren't limited to beer, though. Urban Tree Cidery, Atlanta's first maker of hard apple cider, uses North Georgia fruit to make traditional and seasonal varieties, available for tasting at its West Midtown plant. The owners studied cider-making in England, but the beverage has an American tradition too: At one time, many of the nation's apples were used for the drink; in fact, Johnny Appleseed's trees were used for cider, not eating. While you're in Atlanta, don't miss the metro area's many beer producers, including Jekyll Brewing in Alpharetta, Red Hare Brewing in Marietta, and Gate City Brewing in Roswell.
And for one of the state's newest tasting rooms, head to Gainesville's Le Nut Brewing in the Chicopee Mill and Village Historic District. Its stunning digs are almost as much of a draw as its beer. "The ceilings are all pine, and there's lots of brick and glass," says co-founder Nilanjan Datta. "It's a destination experience."

// RESOURCES // Eventide Brewing eventidebrewing.com, Eagle Creek Brewing Company eaglecreekbrewingco.com, Grumpy Old Men Brewery grumpyoldmenbrewing.com, Blue Ridge Brewery blueridgebrewery. com, Fannin Brewing Company fanninbrewingcompany.com, Reformation Brewery reformationbrewery.com, Southbound Brewing Company southboundbrewingco.com, Creature Comforts Brewing creaturecomfortsbeer.com, Terrapin terrapinbeer.com, The Southern Brewing Company sobrewco.com, Omaha Brewing Company omahabrewingcompany.com, Cherry Street Brewing Cooperative cherrystreetbrewing.com, Urban Tree Cidery urbantreecidery.com, Jekyll Brewing jekyllbrewing.com, Red Hare Brewing redharebrewing.com, Gate City Brewing gatecitybrewingcompany.com, Le Nut Brewing le nutbrewing.com

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Fabulous Finds Georgia-made products you can't return home without By Anna Holman

1
Peach Belt
Life's a peach when you wear this canvas belt
from Watkinsville-based Peach State Pride. Avail-
able at Empire South (shopempiresouth.com)
in Watkinsville. $44.

2
Muscadine Wine
Bring home a sweet reminder of your trip to Georgia with a bo le of muscadine wine. Warm Springs
Wine in Warm Springs makes seven varieties from muscadine grapes grown, vinted, and bo led on site (tastings available). Pick up a bo le from Plum Southern (plumsouthern.bridgecatalog.com)
in LaGrange. $17 each.

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Tote Bag
Handcra ed in Thomasville with materials made in the United States, this bag from Sturdy Brothers is built to last. Pick it up at Sturdy Brothers Dry Goods (sturdybrothers.com) in downtown Thomasville. $145.

4
Trucker Hat
This popular American Bull hat is made by Heritage Clothing, a Georgia-based company founded by a Greensboro native. Buy it at Murphy's Gifts and More (facebook.com/murphysgiftsandmore)
in Greensboro. $25.

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Hard Cider
Bulldog Hard Cider, brewed in the Northeast Georgia mountains, is the perfect addition to any tailgate. Savor
the classic apple cider, or if you want a true taste of Georgia, try the peach hard cider. Available at Betty's
Country Store (bettysinhelen.com) in Helen. $8.99.

5
Specialty Oils and Flour
Add a splash of Southern flavor to your meals with oils from Oliver Farm in Pitts. Family owned and operated
for more than 100 years, the farm specializes in high-quality sunflower oil, cold-pressed pecan oil, and more. Pick up these products at Uptown Girls
(facebook.com/uptowngirlsga) in Pearson. $8$25.

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Tree Spirit Charms
St. Simons Island is known for its "tree spirits"--portraits of lost sailors carved into the trunks of living oak trees. Take home a beautiful reminder of these images with a spirit charm in silver or gold from Chadwick's Jewelers (chadwicksjewelers.net) on St. Simons Island. $35$350.

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Nut Butters
Georgia and peanuts go handin-hand, so take home a jar of Georgia-made peanut butter. Atlanta-based Georgia Grinders offers a variety of nut butters and powders for smoothies and baking. Find them at Alon's (alons.
com) in Atlanta. $7$11.

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Golf Club
Perfect your stroke with a Bridges Custom Series golf club. Family-owned West Georgia Golf Company (westgeorgiagolfcompany.com) assembles and sells
this custom line of clubs from their Tallapoosa headquarters.
$39.95$289.95.

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College Football Hall of Fame, Atlanta
WELCOME SPORTS FANS Museums showcase Georgia's sporty side / By Larry Bleiberg

GEORGIA IS ONE terrific sport. Want proof? Visit Atlanta's new

It's Georgia for the win!

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, wowing visitors with more than 3,000

College Football Hall of Fame, which recognizes more than 1,000 top players and coaches.

Around the Peach State, visitors find an impressive

artifacts, including NASCAR simulators. The hall covers not only Georgia's professional stars, but

"It does more than celebrate the people, traditions, and passion--it engages you in a way you've

lineup of a ractions dedicated to their

also high school and collegiate athletes, along with Olympic and Paralympic standouts. Visitors can

never seen before," says CEO Dennis Adamovich.
For example, when visitors arrive

favorite teams, athletes, and moments in

also shoot hoops and even pose for photos on a medal stand. Of course, the world knows

at the $68.5 million museum, their favorite school is encoded on their admis-

sports.

Georgia as sacred ground for golfers, and the Augusta Museum of History cel-

sion ticket. As they wander the grounds,

ebrates Masters greats like Ben Hogan, Jack

exhibits automatically highlight that team, playing

Nicklaus, and Arnold Palmer. Exhibits touch on

its fight song and noting its top players. There's also an

the region's rich golfing history and offer a rare chance to

indoor football field where you can test your pigskin mettle with a see one of the famed green jackets coveted by tournament players.

variety of challenges.

Golf fans should also plan a trip to the Atlanta History Center,

But Georgia's sports-museum glory extends beyond the gridiron. which features native son Bobby Jones, who won thirteen major

Macon boasts the largest state sports museum in the nation with the tournaments and counted President Dwight Eisenhower as a golf-

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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, Macon

ing companion. The displays include historic clubs and even rule books from St. Andrews.
Of course, other sports stars hail from Georgia as well. In Royston, the Ty Cobb Museum celebrates the legendary baseball player in his hometown. See rare photos, his 1907 batting champion award, and a stirring film narrated by famed Georgia Bulldogs broadcaster Larry Munson.
Cobb also gets love at the Northeast Georgia History Center's Sports Hall of Fame in Gainesville. But the museum on the campus of Brenau University highlights the careers of many others as well, including NASCAR driver Bill Elliott and golfer Tommy Aaron.

Nearby, Demorest's Piedmont College remembers another hall of famer at its Johnny Mize Baseball Museum. The first baseman, nicknamed the Big Cat, tallied a career .312 batting average, powering the New York Yankees to five consecutive World Series titles. The small museum includes memorabilia, including baseballs, uniforms, and photos documenting Mize's storied career.
And turbo-charged fans must schedule a pit stop at Dawsonville's Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. As NASCAR devotees know, the first racers started out as moonshine runners, and the museum's white lightning exhibit shows that sports spirit takes many forms.

Off to the Races
Some of the biggest thrills in Georgia zoom by at 200 miles per hour. The state has a deep connection to auto racing, and many consider Dawsonville to be NASCAR's birthplace.
Nowadays, much of Georgia's racing action centers on Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton. The quad-oval track, which seats more than 100,000, wins raves as one of the country's fastest.
Georgia racing isn't limited to stock cars, though. Road Atlanta, a twisty, two-and-a-half-mile, twelve-turn road course in Braselton, hosts everything from motorcycle races to high-performance driving schools. One of its biggest events, the Petit Le Mans, runs every fall.
Speed freaks also flock to the Atlanta Dragway near Commerce. The red-clay track, a former airport runway, hosts the National Hot Rod Association Summit Racing Equipment Southern Nationals each spring.
For even more drag racing, don't miss the Silver Dollar Raceway in Reynolds, a fan favorite for thirty years thanks to its rolling terrain and grass-level parking.
But for old-school Southern-style competition, it's hard to beat Swainsboro Raceway, with kart and mud-bog racing on a dirt track.
Atlanta Motor Speedway atlantamotorspeedway.com, Road Atlanta roadatlanta.com, Atlanta Dragway atlantadragway.com, Silver Dollar Raceway silverdollarraceway.com, Swainsboro Raceway swainsbororaceway.com

// RESOURCES // College Football Hall of Fame chall.com, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame georgiasportshalloffame.com, Augusta Museum of History augustamuseum.org, Atlanta History Center atlantahistorycenter. com, Ty Cobb Museum tycobbmuseum.org, Northeast Georgia History Center negahc.org, Johnny Mize Baseball Museum piedmontlions.com, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame georgiaracinghof.com

GEORGIA SPORTS HALL OF FAME ROAD ATLANTA MERCEDES BENZ STADIUM

Stellar New Stadiums

It's a big year for Georgia sports fans, with two major new stadiums and a massive sports community opening.
SunTrust Park in Smyrna promises to be a grand slam for baseball fans. The Atlanta Braves' new Cobb County home accommodates 41,000 spectators, offering a higher percentage of seats close to the field than any other major league park. And when it's time for a snack, you'll find more than hot dogs and peanuts. The adjacent Ba ery Atlanta development offers a wide choice of restaurants, from a brewpub to a high-end steakhouse.
Not to be outdone, the Atlanta Falcons se le into the domed Mercedes-Benz

Stadium downtown with more bells and whistles than a C-Class Coupe. The field has a retractable, eight-panel pinwheel-shaped roof, and thirsty fans may order a cocktail from the 100-yard-long bar in the upper concourse. Soccer fans can get in on the fun since Atlanta United FC calls the field home, too.
Even amateur athletes get their due at LakePoint Sporting Community in Emerson. In addition to serving as the Southeast's largest indoor sports facility, it's also home to an entertainment area with restaurants, rock climbing, and thirty-six holes of miniature golf.
SunTrust Park atlanta.braves.mlb.com, Mercedes-Benz Stadium mercedesbenzstadium.com, LakePoint Sporting Community lakepointsports.com

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SECRETS
of Georgia State Parks

From hidden caves to moonshine trucks, 9 unexpected discoveries
By Jayne Clark

Overlook at Fort Mountain State Park,
Chatsworth

Remote waterfalls and WWII aircra . An ill-fated moonshine truck and antebellum ruins. In Georgia's sixty-six state parks and historic sites, hundreds of treasures await. Find them on your own, or check out georgiastateparks.org/ hiddengems, which includes updates on special events-- such as ranger-led hikes and guided kayaking trips-- designed to spotlight under-the-radar gems.

1 A wartime workhorse
Stand in awe before a rare Boeing B-29A Superfortress, one of only twenty-two surviving models still on display, at Georgia Veterans State Park in Cordele. The behemoth was a World War II and Korean War superhero, capable of speeds of 400 miles per hour, a 5,000-mile range, and space for 20,000 pounds of bombs. This one, nicknamed Dark Slide, is no longer airworthy--but is certainly suited for ogling.
2 A moonshine truck that took a wrong turn
Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville is best known for its 729-foot cascading waterfall--the tallest in the Southeast. But

another sight that consistently turns heads is the baby-blue 1950s Ford moonshine truck that crashed down a 200-foot embankment to its final resting place in a grove of poplars. No word on what happened to the driver. Or the hooch. The
Boeing B-29A Superfortress at Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele

truck, off the West Ridge Trail, is just one of several moonshine cars and abandoned stills in the park, which makes sense, considering Dawsonville is the "Moonshine Capital of the World."
3 A storm's picturesque gi
Tornado-force winds blew into Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth a few years ago, knocking out a stand of trees on the 301 Mountain Bike Trail. To many a biker's delight, the lost foliage created a natural overlook with spectacular views of the western valley. Another gem lies on the opposite side of the mountain, where a hidden waterfall splashes into a deep gorge. It's accessible via the six-mile loop trail.
Gopher tortoise at George L. Smith
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4 Revered reptiles
Quick! What's Georgia's official state reptile? If the answer didn't roll off your tongue, it might be time to brush up on the gopher tortoise. And there's no better spot to do so than George L. Smith State Park in Twin City. The reptiles revel in its loose, sandy soil and wire grass; look for them along the park's three-mile loop trail. (You'll know one when you see one: They can grow to more than a foot long and weigh up to fifteen pounds.)
5 Plunging trails and a hidden cave
Spectacular views of the 1,000-foot-deep, two-mile-long Tallulah Gorge can be had from rim trails and also a suspension bridge that sways eighty feet above the canyon floor. But for a truly immersive experience, hike into the rocky depths (permit required) of this state park in Tallulah Falls. Yes, it's strenuous, but how many chances do you get to slide down a waterfall and explore a little-known cave? Easier on the legs is the Terrora Trail, which leads to a 1913 jailhouse.
6 A historic racecourse
Costumed interpreters reenact eighteenthcentury plantation life amid the live oaks and Spanish moss at the Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah. There's also a fascinating bit of early twentieth-century history tucked away just inside the front gate: an embankment that was part of the 1911 Great Savannah Races course--considered the precursor to Grand Prix racing.
7 Historical cemeteries and forgo en whiskey stills
Panola Mountain State Park in Stockbridge is cherished for its hiking and biking trails, but the vestiges of early settlers are worth checking out, too. Ranger-led hikes visit cultural relics such as cemeteries, whiskey

Chocolate Plantation Ruins, Sapelo Island
stills, and once-fertile farmland. Of course, the real gem is the mountain itself: It's one of the few monadnocks (small rock mountains) in the Southeast.
8 Signs of ancient hunter-gatherers
Sapelo Island is known for its circa-1810 Reynolds Mansion. But the wildlife management area on the north end of this 10,000-acre barrier island harbors

Panola Mountain State Park, Stockbridge

Chief Vann House, Chatsworth

Wormsloe State Historic Site, Savannah
its own fascinations. They include the antebellum ruins of Chocolate Plantation (where they grew cotton, not cocoa; the name comes from an Indian village named Chucalate). There are also massive 4,000-year-old shell rings--some twelve feet high and 300 feet in diameter--created by early hunter-gatherers.
9 A singed staircase
The Chief Vann House in Chatsworth is the state's best-preserved historic Cherokee residence. Built for the wealthy Cherokee Chief James Vann and later occupied by his even wealthier son, Joseph Vann, it almost burned down when Georgia militia threw a smoldering log inside. The burn marks on the stairway are still visible. The incident sparked the Vanns' 1835 move to Oklahoma as part of the Trail of Tears.

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Free Things



TO DO IN GEORGIA

Experience Georgia--without paying a cent
By Shayla Martin

Pier at Tybee Island

Having fun in Georgia doesn't have to cost a fortune. In fact, a surprising number of top a ractions and cultural sites welcome visitors for free. We did the
research and uncovered thirty amazing things to do in the Peach State without ever reaching for your wallet. You--and your bank account--will thank us.

1 Admire brilliant azaleas and
breathe in fragrant dogwoods at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia in Athens. This 313-acre "living museum" features 300,000 plant species, including stunning roses and peonies in the Flower Garden. May through October, spot the smallest birds in the world enjoying nectar meals on the Hummingbird Trail. botgarden.uga.edu

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Good gourd! Gourds of all shapes and sizes from

twenty-three countries fill the

Gourd Place Museum in Sautee

Nacoochee. View reproductions

of early American items made

from gourds, as well as works from

contemporary gourd artists. gourd-

place.com/museum

4 The final resting place of 300
Civil War soldiers and First Lady Ellen Axson Wilson, Myrtle Hill Cemetery in Rome offers stunning views of Etowah Valley and the Appalachians and is widely considered one of the most picturesque cemeteries in the nation. romegeorgia.org

Ocmulgee National Monument, Macon
3 View a mysterious spiral mound built by Native Americans at
Ocmulgee National Monument in Macon. The twenty-foot-high site, the only known spiral mound in North America, was an important part of Native American life from 1350 through the late 1500s. But this area was inhabited well before then: Spearheads, which you can view in the on-site museum, indicate Paleo-Indians arrived here 17,000 years ago. nps.gov/ocmu

5

Pay homage to one of the world's greatest comedy

duos at the Laurel and Hardy

Museum in Harlem--the birth-

place of Oliver Hardy. Check out

memorabilia donated by fans

from around the world, and don't

leave before watching a flick or

two from the museum's collection

of 106 Laurel and Hardy movies.

laurelandhardymuseum.com

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Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville

Georgia Winery, Ringgold

6 See America's story
through the largest collection of contemporary Western art east of the Mississippi at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. Admission is free the first Thursday of the month from 4 to 8 p.m. boothmuseum.org

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Elberton is the "Granite Capital of the

World," and at the Elberton

Granite Museum, you'll find

an array of quarry equip-

ment and info on the history

of granite in the area. Don't

miss "Dutchy," a granite

statue once considered so

unattractive, he was buried

underground for several

decades. egaonline.com

8

Radium Springs in Albany is one of

Georgia's Seven Natural

Wonders, fed by an un-

derground cave pumping

70,000 gallons of crystal-

clear water a minute. At

Radium Springs Gardens

in Albany, admire the lovely

springs while relaxing in the

gazebos or strolling through

the garden. visitalbany.com

9

Enjoy a free tasting of "Georgia on My

Mind" peach-flavored wine

at Georgia Winery in Ring-

gold, the state's first farm

winery. georgiawines.com

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You might not expect to find a

twenty-six-foot fossil of

a marine reptile called a

mosasaur in Statesboro, but

at the Georgia Southern

Museum, surprises abound.

Turns out the area's shallow

waters were once home

to the dreaded creature,

as well as primitive North

American whales. Discover

the region's natural history

through skeletal remains,

fossils, and replicas;

admission is free the last

Saturday of each month.

academics.georgiasouthern.

edu/museum

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There's no charge to wander the piers

of Tybee Island and St.

Simons Island. Each is an

ideal spot to watch the

sun rise over the Atlantic

while dolphins play in the

surf. exploretybee.com,

goldenisles.com

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America's first and largest national

military park, Chickamauga

& Chattanooga National

Military Park at Fort Ogle-

thorpe is situated on the site

known as the "death knell of

the Confederacy." Traverse

miles of trails, checking out

fascinating historical tablets

and monuments along the

way. nps.gov/chch

13

Visit and tour First African Baptist

Church in Dublin, where

fifteen-year-old Martin Lu-

ther King Jr. gave his first

public speech. Adjacent to

the church, a monument

with plaques and imagery

commemorates the event

and King's legacy. firstafri-

canbaptistdublinga.com

14 Watch pure cane
syrup transform into award-winning rum through fermentation and distillation during a tour of the Richland Distilling Company in Richland. Guests twenty-one and older may toast the experience with a taste of the spirit. richlandrum.com

First African Baptist Church, Dublin

Chickamauga & Cha anooga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe

Georgia Southern Museum, Statesboro

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Richland Distilling Company, Richland

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Atlanta's Home to
75 Acres of Outdoor Nature Adventures Giant Screen Movies Archaeological Artifacts Free Parking Minutes from Midtown
Plan your visit at FernbankMuseum.org

Buy Online!
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FREE THINGS

White Oak Pastures, Blu on

15 Let the Harris family
give you a tour of their 150-year-old Bluffton farm, White Oak Pastures, now in its fifth generation. Tour their zero-waste facility, organic farms, and garden. whiteoakpastures.com

16 An early twentieth-cen-
tury quarantine sign. An iron lung. A Ped-O-Jet used to help eradicate smallpox. At the David J. Sencer CDC Museum in Atlanta, you'll view these fascinating items up close while learning about the history of the Centers for Disease Control and its contribution to the elimination of worldwide epidemics. cdc. gov/museum

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One of the premier military attractions in the

country, the National Infantry

Museum & Soldier Center

at Fort Benning in Columbus

showcases an astounding

collection of 70,000 military

artifacts. Exhibits include "The

Last 100 Yards Ramp," with

life-sized depictions of signifi-

cant battles in the Infantry's

240-year history. nationalin-

fantrymuseum.org

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of Habitat for Humanity, but did you know the nonprofit's world headquarters are in Americus? At the Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center, educate yourself on global poverty and see full-sized Habitat houses from around the world. habitat. org/gvdc

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An art and history museum in one, the

Columbus Museum in Colum-

bus showcases American fine

art and Chattahoochee history

exhibits. There's even a garden

designed by the Olmsted

Brothers firm, founded by

famed landscape architect

Frederick Law Olmsted.

columbusmuseum.com

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want to miss the Augusta Arsenal in Augusta, which once housed Confederate war materials. Check out the surviving structures, including the Commandant's House, which became the boyhood home of poet Stephen Vincent Benet. Benet, of course, wrote John Brown's Body, a famous book-length narrative poem on the Civil War. augusta.edu

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Acclaimed early twentieth-century poet/

novelist Byron Herbert Reece

was also an Appalachian

farmer, and the Byron

Herbert Reece Farm &

Heritage Center in Blairsville

offers a glimpse into his life.

View his writing studio, learn

about the methods he used

to grow food, and take in the

stunning scenery that inspired

him. reecefarm.org

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There's no more Southern way to enjoy your

weekend than by tapping your

toes to live old-timey music at

the Woodbine Opry in Wood-

bine. Enjoy bluegrass and gos-

pel on Friday evenings, and take

in a classic country-music show

on Saturday nights. There's no

cover charge! thewoodbineopry.

wordpress.com

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Just try to divert your eyes as thousands of

dollars are counted, sorted,

and sometimes shredded at the

Atlanta Monetary Museum in

the Federal Reserve Bank of

Atlanta. You can also sneak a

peek of the bank's automated

vault and view rare coins and

currency. frbatlanta.org

Augusta Arsenal, Augusta

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There's only one place on earth where you can

witness the birth of a hand-

sculpted Cabbage Patch Kid,

and that's Babyland General

Hospital in Cleveland. At this

Southern-style home, you can

also view Mother Cabbage

beneath the branches of the

Magic Crystal Tree and take

the oath of adoption to bring

home your very own Cabbage

Patch Kid (adoption fees ap-

ply). babylandgeneral.com

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It may be one of the country's foremost fine arts museums, but there's no

charge to enter Atlanta's High Museum of

Art the second Sunday of each month. Bring

the kids--you'll enjoy special family-friendly

programming from 1 to 4 p.m. high.org

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Peruse 600 pieces of East African art and thirty examples of antique

European fine porcelain at Annette Howell

Turner Center for the Arts in Valdosta, a

premier regional arts center. turnercenter.org

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Gorgeous views of the Savannah River come standard on the dual-level

Augusta Riverwalk in Augusta. Enjoy a picnic

lunch in one of the gardens or simply relax on

a swinging chair while you take advantage of

the breezes drifting off the water. augustariv-

erwalk.com

Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Conyers

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appreciate the thriving monastic community at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers. Admire the the monk-made stained glass in the gothic Abbey Church, wander the sprawling bonsai garden, and take a self-guided tour of the Monastic Museum, which teaches about the lives of monks. If you're feeling spiritual, you can even join Trappist monks for Mass and midday prayer. trappist.net

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The world's most famous onion has its own shrine at the Vidalia Onion Mu-

seum in Vidalia. Learn about the vegetable's

history, check out the world's smallest onion

field, and meet Yumion, the museum's be-

loved Vidalia mascot. vidaliaonion.org

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From Tuesday to Thursday, tour the entertaining spaces of the

24,000-square-foot Governor's Mansion in

Atlanta, including the impressive entrance

hall, library, state dining room, and circular

hall. Pay special attention to the furnishings:

Each piece is part of a Federal Period collec-

tion that's considered one of the country's

finest. mansion.georgia.gov

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You'll revel in the creative energy of this college town, known for music, good times, and the culinary and craft beer scenes. With Southern hospitality and trend-setting culture, Athens is an
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VISITORS REPORT TIME TRAVEL ALONG
GEORGIA'S CHARMING THOROUGHFARES
By T. Wayne Waters

The heart and soul of many a Georgia town is its Main Street. Lined with buildings that date back to the area's founding and
filled with shops, restaurants, and galleries, it's the local
gathering spot, whether or not it's actually called Main Street.

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Canton Street, Roswell

Broughton Street, Savannah
Savannah's Broughton Street is all spruced up. A major renovation project restored facades on historical buildings and brought in a number of name-brand stores, including Urban Outfitters, the Gap, and Victoria's Secret. But fear not: Independent favorites like Savannah Bee Company and Coffee Fox are still thriving, as is Leopold's Ice Cream, a Savannah institution since 1919. Check out the elegant Paris Market for everything from high-quality furniture to locally made jewelry to an impressive array of scented candle tins. At 24e Design Co., you'll find an eclectic selection of contemporary furniture and home decor items. Two of Broughton's most historical treasures include the Marshall House hotel, built in the 1850s, and Trustees Theater, a renovated classic film and live performance theater that originally opened in 1946. savannah. com/broughton-street
Main Street, Clayton
Clayton sits pretty as a picture in Georgia's northeast corner, surrounded by the peaks of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The town's Main Street offers some exceptional dining experiences: Fortify Kitchen & Bar, for example, is a Georgia Trend Silver Spoon Award winner whose chef, Jamie Allred, has been listed in Best Chefs America many times over. Other notable Main Street restaurants include the venerable Clayton Cafe, a local favorite that's been serving up simple, stick-to-your-ribs Southern fare since 1931. Shoppers appreciate that this street is also home to several art galleries and an antique mall filled with treasures from yesteryear. Two small parks, Veterans Park and Rock House Park, face one another across

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Madison-Morgan Cultural Center,
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Main Street; the latter, as its name suggests, features a small house built entirely of rock in 1935. downtownclaytonga.org
Main Street and East Main Street, Woodstock
Nestled in picturesque northwest Georgia, Woodstock's two Main Streets flank either side of the historical railroad tracks. Between them, they constitute a foodie's paradise, with Century House Tavern serving up charcuterie boards and grilled beef tenderloin while Reel Seafood offers a mean shrimp and grits. Walk off your meal by browsing shops such as Blue Frog Imports, with its handmade mirrors from Mexico and colorful Talavera pottery. Be sure to say hi to the in-house folk artist who's usually working while you shop. On the north end of East Main is the Park at City Center, a lovely treed greenspace with a fountain, gazebo, and benches. A new

amphitheater featuring tiered grass seating for up to 6,000 people now serves as the primary performance stage for the Woodstock Concert Series; the summertime event has brought the likes of the Marshall Tucker Band and Little Texas to Woodstock in recent years. whatsupwoodstock.com
Canton Street, Roswell
Situated in the middle of Roswell's extensive historic district just north of Atlanta, Canton Street is lined with nineteenth-century buildings housing independent eateries, shops, and a surprising number of galleries. Browse for gifts like Georgia-themed dinner plates and colorful stoneware pitchers at the Chandlery; feast on Springer Mountain Farms Southern fried chicken at Table & Main; and pick up specialty meats and French delicacies at the Market. visitroswellga.com
Main Street, Greensboro
In east Georgia near Lake Oconee, Greensboro's Main Street is recognized as one of Georgia's Exceptional Main Streets, a designation reserved for select communities with well-established historic downtowns. A shopping haven, the street is loaded with stores for the home, including Genuine GeorgiaAn Artisan Marketplace. Here, you'll find handcrafted items made by Georgia artists, including colorful glass, decorative pottery, and handcrafted furniture. As you wander Main Street, you'll discover a treasure trove of architecture and public art, including the 1936 Post Office on South Main, which has two of the last WPA murals in the U.S. Postal Service, commissioned as part of FDR's postDepression, New Deal Work Projects Administration. For

a real treat, stop in for casual dining at the Yesterday Cafe, saving room for a piece of their signature buttermilk pie. downtowngreensboroga.com
Main Street, Madison
Visitors to Madison, a lovely town in the heart of Georgia, will find much to enjoy while strolling its Main Street. Pop into the many antique shops, art galleries, and gift
Main Street, Clayton
shops, including the charming Laughing Moon, a two-floor repository of clothing, handmade inspirational signs, and more. When you've worked up an appetite, head to Amici Italian Cafe on South Main. It's got a full menu of gourmet pizza and calzones, pasta dishes, sandwiches, soups, and salads and a laid-back atmosphere. After lunch, check out a few of the antebellum buildings Sherman deemed "too pretty to burn." Begin with a visit to Heritage Hall, a beautifully restored all-white Greek Revival home built in 1811. Another historical beauty is the striking redbrick Romanesque Revival building that houses the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, which dates to 1895. Inside, you'll find a restored late nineteenth-century classroom,

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a regional history exhibit, and a circa 1856 Boxwood Parlor Furniture Exhibition with original silk brocatelle upholstery. madisonga.com
Court Square, Newnan
In west Georgia, Newnan's version of Main Street is the Court Square. Here, popular restaurants like Rednexican, Meat 'n Greet (just off the Square on Jefferson), and Goldens on the Square hold court alongside Ace Beer Growlers and Leaf and Bean. Shop for local pottery and paintings at the gift shop in Corner Arts Gallery, and browse for women's clothing and gifts at Gillyweed and Kendra's, boutiques on Jefferson. Across from the Square, a colorful wall mural on the side of Scott's Bookstore showcases Newnan's significant people, homes, and public build-

Broad Street, Thomasville
ings, along with historical scenes such as a wagonload of cotton bales being taken to market. mainstreetnewnan.com
Broad Street, Thomasville
The first Georgia city to be designated a Great American Main Street community, Thomasville in southwest Georgia considers Broad Street its main thoroughfare. It's lined with well-preserved historical buildings that are home to independent shops such as Sweet Grass Dairy (which sells local artisan cheeses) and Grassroots Coffee (where you can enjoy a cup of locally roasted joe and made-from-scratch soups). This is quail-hunting country, so don't miss Kevin's Fine Outdoor Gear & Apparel, where you'll find everything from guns to hunting bags to quail-themed decor. Afterward, "hunt" for the town's twelve bronze quails hidden in plain sight around downtown. downtownthomasville.com

East Fourth Street, Ocilla
This south Georgia town may be small--two stoplights and about 3,500 residents citywide--but Ocilla has a big heart. Tree-lined East Fourth Street is home to the Shoppes at Fourth & Cherry, which Matt and Roxie Seale opened in a former bank to sell antiques, home decor items, gifts, and clothing--and to lure visitors to their beloved town. The adjoining Cafe at Fourth & Cherry offers delicious handmade salads and sandwiches. You'll find great shopping at L's of Ocilla boutique, offering fresh fashions mostly for women but with a smattering for the guys. Still hungry? Sit down for tasty home cooking at the no-frills but friendly Catfish House. ocillachamber.net

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AT GLEN ELLA SPRINGS INN in Clarkesville, you'll find a luxurious respite from your daily routine. You'll also find a little adventure: Book the "Discover the Falls" Package, which includes two hiking sticks, water bottles, a backpack, and a picnic lunch. Load your gear in the car and drive the short distance to Tallulah Gorge, where you'll want to cling to your sweetie as you walk along the suspension bridge eighty feet above the gorge. Be sure to also see nearby Toccoa Falls, breathtaking at 186 feet high (twentysix feet taller than Niagara Falls). Back at Glen-Ella, enjoy in-room massages before

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Tallulah Gorge, Tallulah Falls

dinner at the inn's acclaimed fine-dining restaurant, then recap your day together in side-by-side front-porch rocking chairs.
If leisurely bicycling through town is more your speed, visit the Paxton Historic House Hotel, a tucked-away refuge built in 1884 near historic downtown Thomasville. Stay in one of four guest rooms in the elegant Victorian hotel or, for extra privacy, rent one of the on-site cottages, each with its own front porch and kitchen. Borrow complimentary bikes and ride downtown, where historic buildings house antique shops, boutiques, and an array of homegrown eateries, including the renowned Sweet Grass Dairy cheese shop, local roaster Grassroots Coffee, and Bacchus, a wine bar that's a favorite

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with locals. You'll see these foods back at the hotel for breakfast, along with farmfresh eggs and locally sourced bacon and preserves.
To unplug completely and reconnect with your better half, take a forty-minute ferry ride to Cumberland Island's famed Greyfield Inn, where Wi-Fi, cell service, and TV are nonexistent. Enjoy a picnic lunch provided by the inn on the pristine white-sand beach, and keep an eye out for native birds pecking around the nationally protected seashore. Back at the inn--a nineteenth-century mansion built by the Carnegie family--experience Old World elegance with canapes at the bar and dinner in the formal dining room before snuggling up for the night in one of sixteen guest rooms.
If Southern love stories sweep you off your feet, look no further than the magnificent Twelve Oaks, a 12,000-square-foot mansion in Covington that is best known as the inspiration for the home of the same name in Gone With the Wind. Recently named one of "Georgia's Most Romantic Places" by Georgia Public Broadcasting, the inn is considered one of the South's best examples of antebellum architecture. Built in 1836, the Twelve Oaks was renovated in 2012 to include fireplaces in each room, soaking tubs, and modern amenities such as flatscreen TVs, Wi-Fi, Egyptian linens, and Turkish robes. After a cocktail on the front porch or a leisurely walk among the lawn's majestic oaks, make the short drive east to

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The Paxton Historic House Hotel, Thomasville

historic downtown Madison, where you can stroll the town Sherman deemed too pretty to burn, home to more than fifty antebellum buildings and exquisite Southern gardens.
For more small-town charm, visit the Dorminy-Massee House in Fitzgerald, where the grounds of the century-old mansion--including a tranquil goldfish pond and a private gazebo--provide the perfect setting for long talks and quiet moments together. Enjoy cocktails and snacks out on the wide porch or in the elegant downstairs parlor with your host, who also happens to be the town mayor. He'll tell you about the history of this unique Southern city, which was founded by both Confederate and Union generals (many of the local streets are named after them). If you walk into town, look for the

city's beloved wild chickens, which freely roam city streets and are celebrated with the Wild Chicken Festival every March.
Sometimes, a romantic escape calls for extra magic, and Barnsley Resort has quite a dusting of it. Built in the 1840s and later owned by a prince (Prince Fugger of Bavaria), this resort offers the ultimate storybook setting for a romantic escape--including a fairy godmother on staff. Denise Webb flits across the vast Adairsville property with her crystalencrusted wand, busily creating magical moments for guests. Your wish is her command, whether it's a secluded dinner in the bamboo garden, a proposal in the historic Barnsley Ruins, or your loved one's favorite treats waiting upon arrival. Add a horseback ride through the fields, and your fairy tale is complete.

// RESOURCES // Glen-Ella Springs Inn glenella.com, Tallulah Gorge gastateparks.org/tallulahgorge, Toccoa Falls cityo occoa.com/toccoa-falls. cfm, The Paxton Historic House Hotel thepaxton1884.com, Sweet Grass Dairy sweetgrassdairy.com/cheeseshop, Grassroots Coffee grassrootscoffee.com, Bacchus bacchusthomasville.com, Greyfield Inn greyfieldinn.com, The Twelve Oaks thetwelveoaks.com, Madison madisonga.org, Dorminy-Massee House dorminymasseehouse.com, Barnsley Resort barnsleyresort.com

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Top Georgia spots for a perfect time
together
Take the 1.8-mile "wine hike" at Dahlonega's Montaluce Winery, which includes a guided walking tour of the vineyard and nature trails followed by a wine tasting. montaluce.com
Send your hearts racing on the Silver Comet Trail, a 61.5-mile nonmotorized trail for walking, cycling, or rollerblading through Atlanta's western counties. For a romantic detour, duck off the main trail at Smyrna's Heritage Park and take the elevated boardwalk through the forest to historic Concord Covered Bridge. silvercometga.com
See an old-fashioned drive-in movie at the Jesup Drive-In Theater, the oldest drive-in in Georgia. Arrive when the gates open at 7 p.m. to set up a cozy spot on the lawn, or stay in the car (bonus points if you have a truck) and order burgers and fried Oreos from carhops in 1950s a ire. jesupdrivein.com
You can't go wrong with dinner at Canoe, an award-winning restaurant on the tranquil banks of the Cha ahoochee River in Atlanta. Stroll hand-in-hand along the waterfront and through the colorful gardens before or a er your meal. canoeatl.com
Bring your own picnic and a bo le of wine and se le in for lots of snuggling time on the three-hour Augusta Canal Sunset Cruise. Raise a glass as you pass herons, o ers, and alligators on your ride down the historic canal to the Savannah Rapids and back. augustacanal.com q

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Situated at the meeting place of modern amenities and historic charm, the Atlanta Metro region is considered by many to be the capital of the South. With world-class attractions, dining, sports, and shopping, it offers the best of the big city without sacrificing Southern hospitality. Enjoy a stroll through bustling downtown, or relax
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Agnes Scott College Wes Craven's Scream 2 fashioned this women's college in Decatur as its main set, and Tyler Perry's Single Moms Club turned it into a prep school. HBO transformed Agnes Sco into the University of Oklahoma for Confirmation.

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Swan House What's that mansion behind The Hunger Games' President Snow? Why, the Swan House at the Atlanta History Center in Buckhead. During filming, set decorators even showed off many of the house's antique birdthemed objects.

Piedmont Park This popular green space in Midtown Atlanta has served as the backdrop for multiple films. The dude's group in What to Expect When You're Expecting took their weekly walks there, while a father and son had a tte--tte in Anchor Man 2. And Julia Roberts shouts, "Hello Atlanta" from inside the park in Mother's Day.

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Scarle Fever
Fiddle-dee-dee! Atlanta Metro does give a damn about Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind. Here's where to track down melodramatic, hoop-skirted, curtseys to the 1936 novel and 1939 film.
In Midtown Atlanta, the Margaret Mitchell House is home to "the Dump"--the apartment where the author penned the Pulitzer Prizewinning book. The three-story Tudor home features exhibits on Mitchell's life, including details about her death after being struck by a speeding car on Peachtree Street. Over at Atlanta-Fulton Public Library's downtown branch, Mitchell's Remington typewriter is on display in a collection that includes books she consulted while writing the novel. After you leave, be sure to pay your respects at her grave at Oakland Cemetery.

In Marietta, an 1880s

Margaret Mitchell House, Atlanta

redbrick warehouse serves

as the Gone With the

Wind Museum. Filled

with film relics such as

Scarlett's silk honeymoon

gown worn by Vivien

Leigh, it also features first-

edition books from around

the world and original

movie posters. Don't miss

the important exhibit on

the film's African Ameri-

can cast members.

Mitchell set most of the

novel around Jonesboro

(her grandparents lived on a nearby

take a historical bus tour of the town.

plantation and their stories inspired the

In addition to celebrating Gone With the

novel); the Road to Tara Museum now Wind, the museum helps visitors dif-

fills the town's old train depot. Gawk at ferentiate between stereotypes of the Civil

the original pantalets from the movie and War and Reconstruction and the reality of

a replica of the green curtain dress, then how they affected the region.

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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
By day, photograph the Lily Pond's blooming flowers and darting goldfish. At twilight, capture Midtown Atlanta's highrises twinkling just beyond the Grand Lawn.

2.
Kennesaw Mountain
From this National Ba lefield Park in Kennesaw, take pictures of green mountain vistas and the Atlanta city skyline. The
popular road to the top is only open to
shu le buses on weekends.

3.
Skyline Park at Ponce City Market
At this roo op amusement park in Atlanta's Ponce City Market, discover panoramas
of the city, plus a plethora of vintage games. Buskers vie for your a ention alongside mini golf,
Skee-Ball, and a three-story slide.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Feb. 128, 2017
Celebrate African American culture with month-long exhibits, author and artist talks, films, and poetry slams at the Roswell Roots Festival. Don't miss the popular cornbread cook-off and the inspiring Unity Concert.
March 5, 2017
Grab your pit passes and head to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton for 500 miles of action at the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 NASCAR Race. Make a weekend of it by camping under the stars and upgrading your kiddos' tickets to include a Q&A with racing great Jimmie Johnson.
April 2223, 2017
It's the 1940s all over again during World War II Heritage Days at Falcon Field in Peachtree City. Actors stage mock ba les and impersonate period celebrities amid the WWII vehicles and vintage aircra in this living-history experience.
Aug. 27, 2017
Watch a parade, learn to salsa, and enjoy everything from Dominican to Brazilian cuisine at Festival Peachtree Latino. The celebration in
Atlanta's Piedmont Park showcases performers from Mexico, Puerto Rico, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.



April 79, 2017
When the dogwoods and azaleas bloom, artists from around the country showcase their works in Piedmont Park at the Atlanta Dogwood Festival. Alongside art, there's a barbecue and brews event, a kids area, and a notable disc dog competition.
May 2628, 2017
This isn't your typical festival--at the Decatur Arts Festival, revelers celebrate the arts with a lantern parade, improv comedy acts, and a dance fest alongside the juried show.
June 34, 2017
The tenth annual Penny McHenry Hydrangea Festival dazzles with flower shows and garden tours throughout Douglasville. (This year's featured hydrangea is the Ocean.) There are even folk art exhibits and mini gardens to explore.



Sept. 710, 2017
More than 400 artists and cra ers show off their creations at the forty-ninth annual Yellow Daisy Festival at Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park. Visitors wind through the canopy of trees to meet the artists and enjoy the festival foods and cra ing demos.

Oct. 67, 2017
Check out free live music in the streets of Alphare a during the Wire and Wood Songwriters Festival. At intimate stages, music lovers hear the behind-the-scenes stories that inspired popular country, rock, blues, and Americana songs.

Mid-Nov. 2017Early Jan. 2018
During Six Flags Holiday in the Park, more than one million LED lights transform Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell into a sparkling wonderland. Be sure to take a ride on the historic 1910 Riverview Carousel.

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Avalon, Alphare a
Shopping Mecca
Whether you prefer to window-shop, bargain hunt, or splurge on designer duds, you'll find remarkable buys in Atlanta Metro's celebrated shopping districts.
What's old is new again at the historic Sears Roebuck building, now Ponce City Market. The early twentieth century building houses big names such as Anthropologie, Frye boots, and Williams-Sonoma, plus smaller ones such as Sugarboo (gifts), Rye 51 (men's goods), and Ponce Denim (jeans). So impressive are the options, Ponce City Market was named one of Travel + Leisure's World's Coolest New Attractions.
Five miles north, the new Buckhead Atlanta development boasts three square blocks of dream-worthy emporiums. With upscale flair, shops tempt with shoes from Christian Louboutin and Jimmy Choo, as well as chic menswear from Billy Reid. Even Atlanta native Sara Blakely squeezes her Spanx into the mix.
Meanwhile, Avalon has fashioned a New Urbanism shopping destination in Alpharetta with top-rated retailers mixed with eateries and living quarters. Between Euro cafes and hipster whiskey joints, consumer palaces such as Athleta, Madewell, and Orvis entice shoppers with their wares.
When you have a yen for the vintage and historical, head to Scott Antique Markets in south Atlanta. Grab a treasure map at the monthly event to explore 365,000 square feet of indoor booths, plus acres of outdoor tents in which to hunt items ranging from silverware to settees. While you're in the area, swing by the Atlanta Farmers Market in nearby Forest Park for 150 acres of fresh Georgia food.

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Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta
Six Flags White Water, Marie a

The Chattahoochee River gives life to Atlanta: It's both a spot for fun and the city's main drinking-water
source. Explore its waterside trails at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in
Roswell (pictured) and learn about local flora and fauna. Or take a restful
view at Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, where swings and lawn chairs face the reservoir. If you want to get wet, head to the National Heritage Area in Sandy Springs and
float your boat or inner tube.
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SECRET LANDMARK
Most folks have heard of Atlanta's Oakland Cemetery, but nearby Westview is the largest cemetery in the southeastern United States. Its stunning mausoleum is one of the world's largest shrines, capable of housing nearly 12,000 tombs.

Andre i Indoor Karting and Games, Roswell and Marie a
SkyHike at Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain

Center for Puppetry Arts This Atlanta favorite shows off the largest collection of Jim Henson puppets in the world. A er communing with Kermit, visitors may explore exhibits on puppetry in other cultures, then take in a production such as Old MacDonald's Farm and Three Li le Pigs. Teens enjoy puppet slams and shows such as Oliver Twist.
Andre i Indoor Karting and Games Kids with needs for speed find their mojo at this indoor go-kart park with locations in Roswell and Marie a. Thrill around curves at 35 mph and enjoy arcade games, rock walls, and a ropes course. An indoor zip line, bowling, and laser tag round out the fun.
Six Flags White Water Splash into cool summer fun at this Marie a park boasting more than fi y different water slides. Thrill junkies get a surge of adrenaline on the Dive Bomber, while Tree House Island makes for a calmer four-story play area. Three interactive kiddie sections, a huge wave pool, and a lazy river add to the watery fun.
SkyHike at Stone Mountain Face your fears as a family on an adventure course in picturesque Stone Mountain. Strap into a halter and safety system and choose from a twelve-foot, twenty-four-foot, or super-challenging forty-foot trail that combines high ropes with climbing walls and an obstacle course. A er a day in the air, everyone's spirits will no doubt be soaring.

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Acworth Beach At Cauble Park, the beach opens on Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend. Boat ramp, playgrounds, and pavilions. 2293 Beach St., 770-917-1234, lakeallatoona.com/parks/ acworth-beach-at-caublepark
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Alphare a History Walk Step back in time and explore 19 historical markers located throughout downtown Alphare a. Park Plaza, 178 S. Main St., Ste. 200, 678-297-0102, 800-294-0923, awesomealphare a.com/ about-alphare a/alphare ahistory-walk
Alphare a Walk of Memories by American Legion Post 201 A tribute to veterans, the brick walkway is inscribed with the names of all Georgians who served in the military and died. Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Wills Rd., 770-475-9023, awesomealphare a.com/what_to_do/ walk-of-memories
American Girl Boutique and Bistro Step into a girl's world at this unique store located inside North Point Mall. 1202 North Point Cir., North Point Mall, 877-247-5223, americangirl. com/retailstore/atlanta

Big Creek Greenway An 8.2-mile-long, 12-footwide paved path for biking, walking, roller blading, and in-line skating along a creek. 3655 Preston Ridge Rd., 678297-6100, alphare a.ga.us/ government/departments/ recreation-parks/facilities/ big-creek-greenway
Jekyll Brewing Tour the first brewery in Alphare a, making handcra ed beers from the finest ingredients. 2855 Marconi Dr., Ste. 350, 844-453-5955, jekyllbrewing.com

Atlanta
Agatha's A Taste of Mystery Presenting original murdermystery comedies; audience participation encouraged. A five-course meal is served. 161 Peachtree Center Ave. NE, 404-584-2255, agathas. com
APEX Museum The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) showcases art, dance, and African history. 135 Auburn Ave. NE, 404-523-2739, apexmuseum.org

Atlanta BeltLine The Atlanta BeltLine is the most comprehensive transportation and economic development effort undertaken in the City of Atlanta. Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail, 10th St. & Monroe Dr., 404-477-3003, beltline.org
Atlanta Botanical Garden Thirty acres of display gardens and shady woodlands featuring roses, herbs, conifers, carnivorous plants, and more. 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE, 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Atlanta Braves Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this MLB team. SunTrust Park, 1100 Circle 75 Pkwy., 404-577-9100, 800-745-3000, homeo hebraves.com
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center See cu ing-edge art and mingle with other art lovers at one of the nation's leading contemporary art centers. 535 Means St. NW, 404-6881970, thecontemporary.org
Atlanta Dream Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this WNBA team. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., 877-9777729, atlantadream.net
Atlanta Falcons Check website for ticket pricing and schedule information for this NFL team. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, 441 M.L.K. Jr. Dr. NW, 404-2238000, atlantafalcons.com
Atlanta Hawks Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this NBA team. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Dr., 866-7151500, hawks.com

Atlanta History Center The Southeast's premier history museum with 22 acres of gardens, two historic homes, and six signature exhibits. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW, 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com
Atlanta Movie Tours Trace the footsteps of your favorite characters from movies and television. 327 Nelson St. SW, 855-255-3456, atlantamovietours.com
ATL-Cruzers Electric Car and Segway Tours Tour Atlanta on one of our exciting five-passenger, open air "electric" cars and learn about the city's rich history. 160 Ted Turner Dr. NW, 404492-7009, atlcruzers.com
Bicycle Tours of Atlanta Take a leisurely roll through the historic neighborhoods, culture, and beauty of this great Southern city. Studioplex Lo s, 659 Auburn Ave., 404273-2558, biketoursatl.com
Bill Lowe Gallery See exhibitions featuring internationally known as well as emerging artists at this contemporary art gallery. 764 Miami Cir., Ste. 120 & 210, 404-352-8114, lowegallery.com
Buford Highway Farmers Market Shop a large selection of exotic and organic produce, fresh meat and seafood, authentic ingredients, and hard-to-find items. 5600 Buford Hwy. NE, 770-4550770, aofwc.com
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center Tour the Tudor Revivalstyle mansion, built in 1920 as the home of the eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler. 980 Briarcliff Rd. NE, 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org

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Centennial Olympic Park This 21-acre park features the Olympic Fountain of Rings, playgrounds, a visitors center, water gardens, and plazas. 265 Park Ave. W. NW, 404-222-7275, centennialpark.com
Center for Civil and Human Rights Experience exhibits that tell powerful and authentic stories of the American civil rights movement and global human rights. 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., 678-999-8990, civilandhumanrights.org
Center for Puppetry Arts This unique cultural destination features performances for all ages and a museum displaying puppets from around the world. 1404 Spring St. NW at 18th, 404-8733391, puppet.org
The Children's Museum of Atlanta Children can explore and discover through hands-on learning and play. Field trips, parties, camp, and facility rentals. 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW, 404-659-5437, childrensmuseumatlanta.org
College Football Hall of Fame See college football artifacts and interactive multimedia exhibits celebrating the game's greatest players and coaches. 250 Marie a St. NW, 404-880-4800, chall. com
DTours A series of personalized tours that introduce travelers to Atlanta's unique blend of Southern urban culture. 170 Blvd. SE, Unit H417, 404-971-7763, dtour.me

Fernbank Museum of Natural History Explore cultural treasures, ancient fossils and science interactives, and experience a film in the IMAX Theatre. 767 Cli on Rd. NE, 404929-6300, fernbankmuseum.org
Fernbank Science Center This learning center has a 500seat planetarium, an observatory, a NASA Aeronautics Education lab, and a 65-acre forest. 156 Heaton Park Dr., 678-874-7102, fernbank. edu
Fox Theatre Built in the 1920s as a Shriner mosque, the theater is designed with domes, minarets, and an Arabian sky complete with stars. 660 Peachtree St. NE, 404-881-2100, 855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org
Georgia Aquarium Visit the world's largest aquarium, with more than 10 million gallons of water and 120,000 fish and other sea creatures. 225 Baker St. NW, 404-581-4000, georgiaaquarium.org
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Georgia Bicycle Adventures See Georgia's sights on guided bicycle tours ranging from threehour city tours to multi-day travel adventures. 320 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, Unit 3, 404-273-2558, gabikeadventures.com
High Museum of Art European, American, African, decorative, folk, and 20th-century art. 1280 Peachtree St. NE, 404733-4444, high.org
Historic Oakland Cemetery Visit the graves of 6,900 Confederate soldiers, author Margaret Mitchell, golfer Bobby Jones, and thousands more at Oakland. 248 Oakland Ave. SE, 404-688-2107, oaklandcemetery.com
Inside CNN Studio Tour A 55-minute behind-the-scenes guided studio tour of the global headquarters of CNN, the world's news leader. 190 Marie a St. NW, 404-827-2300, 877-426-6868, cnn. com/tour

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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, Atlanta
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum Step into the Oval Office, experience a day in the life of the president, and see the Nobel Peace Prize. 441 Freedom Pkwy., 404-865-7100, jimmycarterlibrary.gov
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta A world of color, creativity, and fun with 15 a ractions, two rides, a 4-D cinema, and more designed for children aged 3-10. 3500 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-848-9252, legolanddiscoverycenter. com/atlanta
Margaret Mitchell House Trace the footsteps of Margaret Mitchell and discover the birthplace of her Pulitzer Prizewinning novel, Gone With the Wind. 979 Crescent Ave. NE, Atlanta History Center's Midtown Campus, 404-249-7015, margaretmitchellhouse.com
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Tour MLK Jr.'s birth home and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he was baptized and served as a co-pastor. 450 Auburn Ave. NE, 404-331-5190, nps.gov/malu/index.htm
Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Atlanta Public Art Tour Download the app for an interactive tour of public art through downtown Atlanta. Guided tours also available. 233 Peachtree St. NE, 404-5466815, ocaatlanta.com
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University More than 9,000 years of art and art history, with collections from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. 571 S. Kilgo Cir., 404-727-4282, carlos. emory.edu
Millennium Gate Museum A triumphal arch and history museum that preserves and interprets Georgia history, art, culture, and philanthropic heritage. 395 17th St. NW, 404881-0900, thegatemuseum.org
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia Atlanta-based museum features the best of contemporary visual art by Georgia's emerging and established artists. 75 Benne St. NW, 404367-8700, mocaga.org
Museum of Design Atlanta The only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the celebration of design and how it affects our daily lives. 1315 Peachtree St. NE, 404-979-6455, museumofdesign.org
Oglethorpe University Museum of Art See an impressive permanent collection of fine art, and three originally conceived and curated exhibitions each year. 4484 Peachtree Rd., 404364-8555, museum.oglethorpe.edu
The Peachtree Trolley Starting near Centennial Olympic Park, get acquainted with the must-sees of Atlanta on a 90-minute narrated tour. Hilton Garden Inn, 275 Baker St. NW, 770-425-1006, thepeachtree trolley.com
Sweet Auburn Curb Market The Sweet Auburn Curb Market offers eateries, retail shops, and shops offering sweets, meats, and produce. 209 Edgewood Ave. SE, 404-6591665, thecurbmarket.com

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VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Acworth Tourism 770.917.1234, acworthtourism.org
Alphare a Convention and Visitors Bureau 678.297.2811, awesomealphare a.com
ATL Airport District 404.334.7500, atldistrict.com
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau 404.521.6600, atlanta.net
Clayton County Convention and Visitors Bureau 678.610.4242, atlantastruesouth.com
Cobb Travel & Tourism 678.303.2622, travelcobb.org
*Henry County Convention and Visitors Bureau 1709 Highway 20 W, McDonough, GA 30753, 770.957.5786, visithenrycounty georgia.com
*Marie a Visitors Bureau 4 Depot Street, Marie a, GA 30060, 770.429.1115, marie asquare.com
*Morrow Tourist Center 6475 Jonesboro Road, Morrow, GA 30260, 770.968.1623, cityofmorrow.com
Decatur Tourism Bureau 678.615.0915, visitdecaturgeorgia. com

DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.492.5000, visitatlantasdekalbcounty.com
Douglasville Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.947.5920, visitdouglasville.com
Convention and Visitors Bureau of Dunwoody 800.630.2270, cvbdunwoody.com
Explore Gwinne 770.623.3600, exploregwinne .org
Johns Creek Convention and Visitors Bureau 800.590.4211, johnscreekcvb.com
McDonough Hospitality and Tourism 770.898.3196, visitmcdonoughga.com
Peachtree City Convention and Visitors Bureau 678.216.0282, visitpeachtreecity.com
Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.640.3253, 800.776.7935, visitroswellga.com
*Sandy Springs Hospitality & Tourism Welcome Center 5920 Roswell Road, Ste. A/118, Sandy Springs, GA 30328, 770.206.1447, 866.511.7742, visitsandysprings.org
Snellville Tourism & Trade Association 770.310.0429, snellvilletourism.com
Visit Lawrenceville 678.226.2639, visitlawrenceville.com

GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER:
Located in the baggage claim area of the world's most-traveled airport; stop here for Georgia travel information.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 6000 N. Terminal Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30320 (domestic arrivals/ baggage claim area)
REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS:
When you're here and need more information, these certified locations have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.
Underground Atlanta Welcome Center 65 Upper Alabama Street, Atlanta, GA 30303, 404.577.2148
Clayton County Welcome Center 104 N. Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236, 770.478.4800
Douglasville Welcome Center 6694 E. Broad Street, Douglasville, GA 30134, 770.947.5920
*Also a Regional Visitor Information Center available for drop-by visits.

The William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Through the lens of Jewish experience, the museum explores universal themes such as human dignity and respect for difference. 1440 Spring St. NW, 678-222-3700, thebreman.org
World of Coca-Cola Learn the history of Coca-Cola, walk through a bo ling line, enjoy a 4-D movie, and taste products from around the world. 121 Baker St. NW, 404-676-5151, 800-676-2653, worldofcoca-cola. com
The Wren's Nest Tour the museum, once home to writer Joel Chandler Harris, recorder of the Brer Rabbit stories. Storytelling Saturdays at 1 p.m. 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW, 404-753-7735, wrensnest.org
Zoo Atlanta Get to know one of the Southeast's top destinations for wildlife and family fun, featuring giant pandas and gorillas. 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, 404-6249453, zooatlanta.org

Austell
Six Flags Over Georgia The largest regional theme park in the Southeast with 11 coasters, Hurricane Harbor water park, and thrills for the family. 275 Riverside Pkwy. SW, 770-739-3400, sixflags.com/overgeorgia

Buford
Tannery Row Artist Colony Buford sculptors, glassblowers, photographers, and other artists open their studios so the public can view works in progress. 554 W. Main St., Bldg. C, 470-3266656, tanneryrowartistcolony.com
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Play, stay and getaway at Stone Mountain Park, a 3,200 acre natural wonderland located just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta. The world's largest piece of exposed granite is just the beginning of the unique attractions you'll find at Stone Mountain Park. Choose your adventure from family-friendly attractions and entertainment, year-round events and a selection of lodging right on property, including two Marriott hotels and a family campground.
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Cochran Mill Nature Center Located just 20 minutes south of Atlanta in Cha ahoochee Hills, hike and see wild animals, including reptiles and birds of prey. 6300 Cochran Mill Rd., 770-306-0914, cochranmillnaturecenter.org
Dacula
Doug Youngblood's Fish Lanier Guide Service Fish for striper, crappie, and spo ed bass with a professional guide who will clean your catch and provide fishing gear. 1602 Rustic Oak Ct., 770-945-0797, fishlanier.com
Decatur
Decatur Cemetery This 58-acre cemetery is the oldest burial ground in the Atlanta metropolitan area. A self-guided tour brochure is available. 299 Bell St., 404-378-4411, decaturga. com/city-government/city-departments/public-works/decaturcemetery
Woodlands Garden Dedicated to preserving a woodland garden as an urban sanctuary to educate and engage the community in the natural world. 932 Sco Blvd., 404-373-2222, woodlandsgarden.org
Your DeKalb Farmers Market Shop this 140,000-square-foot international farmers market with exotic, ethnic, and organic produce, meat, bakery items, and more. 3000 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., 404-377-6400, dekalbfarmersmarket.com

Douglasville
Douglas County Museum of History & Art Newly revamped museum offers more than 200 collections, including a number of mid-20th century rotating exhibits. 6754 W. Broad St., 678-449-3939, douglascountymuseum.com
Music Heritage Of The South Learn about the Southern cultural lifestyle, the Civil War, the civil rights movement, and more on a 20-city tour of the South. 6267 Sherrian St., 770-577-1434, musicheritageo hesouth.com
Duluth
The Hudgens Center for the Arts See rotating gallery exhibits, a sculpture garden, and gi shops. Also enjoy year-round art classes and a kids art zone. 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy., Bldg. 300, 770623-6002, thehudgens.org
Southeastern Railway Museum Georgia's official transportation museum with vintage railway equipment, President Harding's private car, and train rides. 3595 Buford Hwy., 770-476-2013, southeasternrailwaymuseum.org
Dunwoody
Dunwoody Nature Center Stroll wetland, woodland, and streamside trails, display gardens, and more at this natural classroom in Dunwoody Park. 5343 Roberts Dr., 770-394-3322, dunwoodynature.org

Forest Park
Atlanta State Farmers Market Comprising 150 acres, the Atlanta State Farmers Market is considered one of the largest outdoor markets in the U.S. 16 Forest Pkwy., 404-675-1782, agr. georgia.gov/atlanta-farmersmarket.aspx
Hampton
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation Dedicated to presenting the story of Army aviation through flying presentations and static displays of aircra and equipment. 506 Speedway Blvd., 770-897-0444, armyav.org
Atlanta Motor Speedway Atlanta's venue for NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series, XFINITY Series, and Camping World Truck Series racing. 1500 Tara Pl., 770-946-4211, atlantamotorspeedway.com
Nash Farm Ba lefield & Museum The 204-acre public park was the scene of considerable military activity during the Civil War. Museum open Fri-Sat, 9am-5pm. 100 Babbs Mill Rd., 404-281-8651, henrycountyba lefield.com
Newman Wetlands Center Catch sight of more than 130 bird species and explore the tree-lined paths as you listen to the songs of nature. 2755 Freeman Rd., 770-603-5606, ccwa.us/ newman-wetlands-center

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Home of the Cherry Blossom Festival
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Johns Creek
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Forty-six acres of woodlands, trails, pavilions, historic buildings, animal exhibits, and replicas of Native American dwellings. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., 678-366-3511, autreymill.org
Johns Creek Veterans Memorial Walk In a wooded part of Newtown Park, this trail with granite memorials is dedicated to veterans, their families, and supporters. 3150 Old Alabama Rd., 678-512-3200, johnscreekga. gov/RecreationandParks/Parksand-Facilities/Newtown-Park/ Veterans-Memorial-Walk
Jonesboro
Arts Clayton Gallery Monthly exhibitions feature Georgia artists as well as traveling exhibits and collections. Find a new artist to love. 136 S. Main St., 770-473-5430, artsclayton. org/gallery
Gone With the Wind Tour A nostalgic audio narrative with tales of Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind and its unique ties to Jonesboro. 104 N. Main St., 770-478-4800, 800662-7829, atlantastruesouth. com/gone-with-wind/historicbus-tours
Road to Tara Museum Relive Rhe and Scarle 's romance through original manuscripts, reproductions of Scarle 's dresses, and a Civil War exhibit. 104 N. Main St., 770-478-4800, 800-662-7829, atlantastruesouth.com/gonewith-wind/road-to-tara-museu

Southern Belles & Whistles Tour This tour highlights Jonesboro's history from a Creek Indian se lement to having 13 saloons on Main Street. 104 N. Main St., 770-478-4800, 800-662-7829, atlantastruesouth.com/gonewith-wind/historic-bus-tours
Stately Oaks Plantation Take a tour of an 1839 antebellum plantation complete with an original log kitchen, tenant home, and one-room schoolhouse. 100 Carriage Ln., 770-473-0197, historicaljonesboro.org
Kennesaw
Kennesaw Mountain National Ba lefield Park Self-guided tours of the Civil War ba lefield, 15 miles of historic earthworks, recreation, and picnicking facilities. 900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr. NW, 770-427-4686, nps.gov/kemo
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Stroll 16 acres of serene gardens, including bonsai trees, camellias, roses, conifers, and sculptures united by woodland paths. 2382 Pine Mountain Rd., 770-9190248, smithgilbertgardens.com
Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History Includes a Civil War-era locomotive, re-created early-20th-century locomotive, and many Civil War relics. 2829 Cherokee St., 770-427-2117, southernmuseum.org
Lawrenceville
Bill Vanderford's Fishing Guide Service Learn tricks and tips for catching trout, bass, and other panfish from renowned fisherman Bill Vanderford. PO Box 1222, 770289-1543, georgiafishing.com

Gwinne Braves Check website for ticket pricing and schedule information for this AAA team owned and operated by the Atlanta Braves. Coolray Field, One Braves Ave., 678-277-0300, gwinne braves. com
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Feast on a bountiful, four-course meal while cheering for brave knights on horseback competing in a jousting tournament. 5900 Sugarloaf Pkwy., 888-935-6878, medievaltimes.com/atlanta.aspx
Lilburn
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Take an audio tour that shares spellbinding facts about the mandir and insight on Hindu art, architecture, and philosophy. 460 Rockbridge Rd. NW, 678906-2277, atlanta.baps.org
Yellow River Game Ranch A 25-acre animal preserve offers a trail to see black bears, cougars, buffalo, and other animals indigenous to Georgia. 4525 U.S. Hwy. 78, 770-972-6643, yellowrivergameranch.com
Lithia Springs
Sweetwater Creek State Park Nine miles of trails lead to a textile mill burned during the Civil War, and a reservoir is popular for fishing and kayaking. 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd., 770-732-5871, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ sweetwatercreek

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Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area Explore biking trails, historic sites, and a monastery. Brochures available at the Davidson-Arabia Mountain Nature Preserve. 3350 Klondike Rd., 404-998-8384, arabiaalliance.org
Locust Grove
Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary Houses domestic and exotic animals such as bears, lions, tigers, and monkeys. Picnic on grounds and playgrounds. 712 LG Griffin Rd., 770-957-0888, noahs-ark.org
Marietta
Cha ahoochee River National Recreation Area, Johnson Ferry unit, North entrance Along the banks of the Cha ahoochee River, this park includes 2.5 miles of trails, a boat launch, and a covered pavilion. 301 Johnson Ferry Rd., 678-538-1200, nps.gov/chat

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Historic Marie a Walking-Driving Tour A self-guided tour leading to more than 50 historic buildings and homes throughout Marie a's National Historic Districts. 4 Depot St., 770-4291115, 800-835-0445, marie asquare.com
Marie a Fire Museum Museum honoring the Marie a Fire Department featuring antique firefighting memorabilia dating back to the 1800s. 112 Haynes St., Fire Station #1, 770-794-5466, marie aga.gov/city/fire/department/museum
Marie a Gone with the Wind Museum: Scarle on the Square GWTW memorabilia, including the original honeymoon gown worn by Vivien Leigh in her role as Scarle . 18 Whitlock Ave. NW, 770-794-5576, gwtwmarie a.com
Marie a Museum of History Discover the rich history of Marie a and Cobb through a tapestry of exhibits spanning the American Indians to the present. 1 Depot St., Ste. 200, 770-794-5710, marie ahistory.org
Marie a/Cobb Museum of Art This charming art museum dedicated to American art houses traveling exhibitions as well as a permanent exhibit. 30 Atlanta St., 770-528-1444, marie acobbartmuseum.org
Six Flags White Water Atlanta Open mid-May to early September. More than 50 a ractions, including slides, three kids areas, a wave pool, and a lazy river. 250 Cobb Pkwy. N, #100, 770-948-9290, sixflags.com/whitewater
McDonough
Heritage Park Veterans Museum Browse an array of military uniforms, equipment, supplies, and more from WWI to present. 101 Lake Dow Rd., 404-831-9740, heritageparkveteransmuseum.com
Southern Belle Farm A 330-acre farm in McDonough with U-pick strawberries, blackberries, pumpkins, corn maze, and fall fun. 1658 Turner Church Rd., 770-2882582, southernbellefarm.com

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AT TRACTI O N S ATLAN TA M ETR O

Morrow
Georgia Archives Georgia's most valuable historical documents are housed here. 5800 Jonesboro Rd., 678-3643710, georgiaarchives.org
Reynolds Nature Preserve A 146-acre natural woodland habitat with nature center, bu erfly garden, wetlands, and three miles of hiking trails. 5665 Reynolds Rd., 770-603-4188, reynoldsnaturepreserve.org
Peachtree City
Southern Hollywood Film Tour This tour gives a glimpse into famous TV and movie film sites, including some seen in Sweet Home Alabama. 201 McIntosh Trl., 678-216-0282, visitpeachtreecity.com/what-to-do/a ractions/ all/duplicate-of-venue
Roswell
Barrington Hall One of the best examples of Greek Revival Temple architecture in the United States. Occupied by Union troops in 1864. 535 Barrington Dr., 770-6403855, southerntrilogy.com
Bulloch Hall Tour the 1839 childhood home of Mi ie Bulloch, mother of President Theodore Roosevelt, including a garden and nature trail. 180 Bulloch Ave., 770-9921731, bullochhall.org
Cha ahoochee Nature Center Enjoy freshwater ponds, wooded uplands, river marshes, and wildlife along the river. 9135 Willeo Rd., 770-992-2055, cha naturecenter.org
Roswell Fire Museum This small local museum focuses on the history and evolution of the Roswell Volunteer Fire Department. 1002 Alphare a St., 770-641-3801, roswellgov.com/government/fire/roswell-fire-museum

Shoot the Hooch Ra , kayak, or canoe down the Cha ahoochee River in Sandy Springs. Groups welcome. 203 Azalea Dr., 770-650-1008, shootthehooch.com
Smith Plantation Original 1845 plantation home with original furnishings and outbuildings, including slave quarters, corn crib, and kitchen. 935 Alphare a St., 770-641-3978, archibaldsmithplantation.org
Sandy Springs
Anne Frank in the World This exhibit tells the story of young Anne Frank and explores lessons of the Holocaust and its relevance today. 5920 Roswell Rd., Ste. A-209, 770-206-1558, holocaust.georgia.gov
Atlanta Capitals Hockey Team Check website for ticket pricing and schedule information for this junior hockey team. 5750 Roswell Rd., 404-3649810, na3hlatlantacapitals. pointstreaksites.com/view/ na3hltopeka/the-official-homeof-atlanta-capitals-hockey
Cha ahoochee River National Recreation Area Enjoy recreational activities, natural habitats, and cultural sites all within a short drive of downtown Atlanta. 1978 Island Ford Pkwy., 678-538-1200, nps. gov/chat
Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) Cha ahoochee River National Recreation Area Take a trip down the Chattahoochee River. Rentals for tubing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and ra ing are available. 5450 Interstate N. Pkwy., 770-226-9519, noc.com/ plan-your-trip/cha ahoocheeriver

Smyrna
Smyrna History Museum See a large collection of photographs, memorabilia, publications, and historical and genealogical research materials. 2861 Atlanta Rd., 770-431-2858, smyrnahistory.org/_museum.htm
Stockbridge
Panola Mountain State Park This granite mountain offers rare plants, picnic areas, fishing, archery, an interpretive center, and ranger-led hikes. 2620 Hwy. 155 SW, 770-389-7801, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ panolamountain
The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest Hwy. 155 Experience the Pumpkin Patch and several haunted a ractions in October, and cut-your-own Christmas trees in November and December. 3565 Hwy. 155 N, 770-954-9356, aboutyule.com
Stone Mountain
ART Station Located in the Old Trolley Station in historic Stone Mountain Village. Offers theater, galleries, cra s, classes, and events. 5384 Manor Dr., 770-469-1105, artstation.org
Stone Mountain Park Features a ractions, historical and natural sights, two hotels, campground, golf courses, and woodland hiking trails. 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., 770-4985690, 800-401-2407, stonemountainpark.com
Suwanee
Suwanee SculpTour This self-guided outdoor art exhibit has 15 sculptures created from an array of materials. Sculptures change bi-annually. 330 Town Center Ave., 770-9458996, suwanee.com/whatsnew. sculptour.php

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WH E R E TO STAY
Hotels & Motels
ACWORTH
Americas Best Value Inn - Acworth/Kennesaw 5245 Glade Rd., 770-966-1644, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Acworth Inn 5155 Cowan Rd., 770974-0116, bestwestern.com
Days Inn 164 North Point Way, 770-975-9000, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 4980 Cowan Rd., 770-974-1922, 800424-6423, econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Acworth-Kennesaw Northwest 200 North Point Way, 678-574-4222, 800-439-4745, hiexpress.com
La Quinta Inn 184 North Point Way, 770-975-9920, laquintaacworth.com
Red Roof Inn 5320 Cherokee St., 770-974-5400, redroof.com
Super 8-Acworth/Atlanta Area 4970 Cowan Rd., 770-966-9700, super8.com
A L P H A R E T TA
Atlanta Marrio Alphare a 5750 Windward Pkwy., 770-754-9600, alphare amarrio .com
Comfort Inn 5455 Windward Pkwy. W, 770-6647997, comfortinn.com
Courtyard Atlanta Alphare a 12655 Deerfield Pkwy., 678-366-3360, marrio .com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Alphare a 2925 Jordan Ct., 678-347-0022, doubletree3.hilton. com
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Alphare a 5955 North Point Pkwy., 678-566-8800, embassysuitesalphare a.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Alphare a 1950 Rock Mill Rd., 770-475-2676, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Alphare a - Northpoint - East 3331 Old Milton Pkwy., 770-4757871, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Alphare a Northpoint - West 3329 Old Milton Pkwy., 770-5691730, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Alphare a 11385 Haynes Bridge Rd., 770-663-4000, 800-236-2427, marrio .com/atlfi
Hampton Inn & Suites 16785 Old Morris Rd., 678393-0990, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hampton Inn Alphare a/Roswell 10740 Westside Way, 770-640-5511, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta North/Alphare a 4025 Windward Plz., 770-360-7766, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Northpoint 10975 Georgia Ln., 678-566-3900, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alphare a - Windward Parkway 12505 Innovation Way, 678-3390505, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta - Alphare a 10775 Davis Dr., 770-998-1622, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hya Place Atlanta/Alphare a/North Point Mall 7500 North Point Pkwy., 770-594-8788, hya placeatlantanorthpointmall.com
Hya Place Atlanta/Alphare a/Windward Parkway 5595 Windward Pkwy., 770-343-9566, alpharettawindwardparkway.place.hya .com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Alphare a 1350 North Point Dr., 770-754-7800, laquintaatlantaalphare a.com
Residence Inn Atlanta Alphare a/North Point Mall 1325 North Point Dr., 770-587-1151, marrio .com
Residence Inn Atlanta Alphare a/Windward 5465 Windward Pkwy., 770-664-0664, marrio .com

WH E R E TO STAY ATLAN TA M ETR O

Staybridge Suites AlpharettaNorth Point 3980 North Point Pkwy., 770-569-7200, staybridge.com
TownePlace Suites Atlanta Alpharetta 7925 Westside Pkwy., 770-664-1300, marriott.com
Wingate by Wyndham 1005 Kingswood Pl., 770-649-0955, wyndhamhotels.com
ATLANTA AIRPORT
Comfort Suites 5087 Clark Howell Hwy., 404-209-7299, choicehotels.com
Crowne Plaza 1325 Virginia Ave., 404-768-6660, cpatlantaairporthotel.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 3400 Norman Berry Dr., 404-763-1600, doubletree3. hilton.com
Drury Inn & Suites 1270 Virginia Ave., 404-761-4900, druryhotels.com
Econo Lodge - Atlanta/Airport North 1360 Virginia Ave., 404-761-5201, choicehotels. com
Embassy Suites by Hilton 4700 Southport Rd., 404-7671988, atlantaairport.embassysuites.com
Hilton 1031 Virginia Ave., 404767-9000, hilton.com
Holiday Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North 1380 Virginia Ave., 404-305-9990, 800-3152621, hiatlantaairport.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport West - Camp Creek 3833 Princeton Lakes Ct. SW, 404-968-2300, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
La Quinta Inn & Suites 4820 Massachusetts Blvd., 770996-0000, lq.com
Marriott 4711 Best Rd., 404766-7900, marriott.com/atlap
Marriott Gateway 2020 Convention Center Concourse, 404-763-1544, marriott.com/ atlma
Motel 6 Atlanta 1377 Virginia Ave., 404-762-5111, motel6. com
Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport Hotel One Hartsfield Center Pkwy., 404-209-9999, 800-468-3571, marriott.com
Sheraton Atlanta Airport Hotel 1900 Sullivan Rd., 770-997-1100, 888-627-7046, sheratonatlantaairport.com
Super 8 Atlanta/Jonesboro Road 3701 Jonesboro Rd., 404-361-1111, super8.com
The Westin 4736 Best Rd., 404-762-7676, 866-716-8108, westinatlantaairport.com
ATLANTA: BUCKHEAD
Atlanta Marriott Buckhead Hotel & Conference Center 3405 Lenox Rd., 404-2619250, marriottbuckhead.com

Courtyard by Marriott 3332 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-8690818, marriott.com
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel 3342 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-231-1234, doubletree3. hilton.com
Embassy Suites 3285 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-2617733, embassysuites3.hilton. com
Extended Stay America 3967 Peachtree Rd., 404-237-9100, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 3092 Piedmont Rd. NE, 404-8460900, fairfieldinn.com
Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead 3300 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-237-1234, 800-233-1234, atlanta.grand.hyatt.com
Hampton Inn 3398 Piedmont Rd. NE, 404-233-5656, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 800 Sidney Marcus Blvd., 404-949-4000, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Homewood Suites by Hilton 3566 Piedmont Rd., 404-3650001, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta 3315 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-946-9000, 888-2330368, ihg.com
JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead 3300 Lenox Rd. NE, 404-262-3344, 800-613-2051, marriott.com
La Quinta Inn Atlanta Midtown/Buckhead 2535 Chantilly Dr. NE, 404-3210999, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Mandarin Oriental Atlanta 3376 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404995-7500, mandarinoriental. com
Quality Suites Buckhead Village 505 Pharr Rd. NE, 404-262-7880, qualityinn.com
Residence Inn 2960 Piedmont Rd. NE, 404-239-0677, marriott.com
Residence Inn Atlanta Buckhead/Lenox Park 2220 Lake Blvd. NE, 404-467-1660, 888-236-2427, marriott.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead 3434 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-237-2700, 800-542-8680, ritzcarlton.com
SpringHill Suites 3459 Buckhead Loop NE, 404-8444800, marriott.com
St. Regis Atlanta 88 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 404-563-7900, 866716-8116, stregisatlanta.com
Staybridge Suites 540 Pharr Rd., 404-842-0800, 877-2388889, ihg.com/staybridge
W Atlanta - Buckhead 3377 Peachtree Rd. NE, 678500-3100, 877-822-0000, watlantabuckhead.com
The Westin 3391 Peachtree Rd. NE, 404-365-0065, 800-937-8461, westin.com/ buckhead

Wingate by Wyndham 3600 Piedmont Rd. NE, 404-8691100, wingatehotels.com
ATLANTA: DOWNTOWN
Atlanta Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Ave., 404521-0000, marriott.com
Best Western Plus Inn at the Peachtrees 330 W. Peachtree St. NW, 404-5776970, 800-242-4642, innatthepeachtrees.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Atlanta Downtown South at Turner Field 759 Pollard Blvd. SW, 404-6581961, countryinns.com
Courtyard 133 Carnegie Way NW, 404-222-2416, marriott. com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 160 Spring St. NW, 404-688-8600, 866-316-5959, doubletree3.hilton.com/
The Ellis Hotel 176 Peachtree St. NW, 404-523-5155, 877-2112545, ellishotel.com
Embassy Suites Atlanta - at Centennial Olympic Park 267 Marietta St., 404-223-2300, atlantacentennialpark.embassysuites.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 54 Peachtree St. SW, 678-7028600, marriott.com/atlus
Grant Park Hotel 795 Pollard Blvd. SW, 404-658-1610, grantparkhotelatlanta.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 161 Spring St. NW, 404-589-1111, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta Georgia Tech-Downtown 244 North Ave. NW, 404-881-0881, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Atlanta 255 Courtland St. NE, 404-659-2000, hilton. com
Hilton Garden Inn 275 Baker St., 404-577-2001, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 111 Cone St. NW, 404-5247000, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Home2 Suites by Hilton 87 Walton St., 404-965-7992, home2suites3.hilton.com
Hyatt Place 330 Peachtree St. NE, 404-577-1980, atlantadowntown.place.hyatt.com
Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree St. NE, 404-5771234, atlanta.regency.hyatt. com
The Inn at Centennial Park 101 Andrew Young International Blvd. NW, 404-5245555, theinnatcentennialpark. com
Motel 6 311 Courtland St. NE, 404-659-4545, 800-899-9841, motel6.com
Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center 100 CNN Center, 404-659-0000, 800-8436664, omnihotels.com

Residence Inn 134 Peachtree St. NW, 404-522-0950, marriott.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Atlanta 181 Peachtree St. NE, 404-6590400, ritzcarlton.com
Savannah Suites 140 Pine St. NE, 404-591-2400, savannahsuites.com
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel 165 Courtland St. NE, 404659-6500, 866-716-8134, sheratonatlantahotel.com
W Atlanta - Downtown 45 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd., 404582-5800, 877-822-0000, watlantadowntown.com
The Westin Peachtree Plaza 210 Peachtree St. NW, 404659-1400, westin.com
ATLANTA: MIDTOWN
Artmore Hotel 1302 W. Peachtree St. NW, 404876-6100, 800-548-5631, artmorehotel.com
Atlanta Marriott Suites 35 14th St. NE, 404-876-8888, marriott.com
Courtyard Atlanta Midtown/ Georgia Tech 1132 Techwood Dr. NW, 404-607-1112, marriott.com
Crowne Plaza 590 W. Peachtree St. NW, 404877-9000, 877-684-9381, cpatlantamidtown.com
The Georgian Terrace 659 Peachtree St. NE, 404-8971991, 800-651-2316, thegeorgianterrace.com
The Highland Inn 644 N. Highland Ave. NE, 404-8745756, thehighlandinn.com
Hilton Garden Inn 97 10th St. NW, 404-524-4006, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton 97 10th St. NW, 404-5244076, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hotel Indigo 683 Peachtree St. NE, 404-874-9200, 877-846-3446, ihg.com/ hotelindigo
Hyatt 125 10th St. NE, 404443-1234, atlantamidtown. hyatt.com
Loews Atlanta Hotel 1065 Peachtree St. NE, 404745-5000, 877-872-0104, loewshotels.com
Regency Suites Hotel 975 W. Peachtree St., 404-876-5003, 800-642-3629, regencysuites. com
Renaissance Atlanta Midtown Hotel 866 W. Peachtree St. NW, 678-412-2400, 800716-6009, marriott.com
Twelve Hotel & Residences Atlantic Station 361 17th St. NW, 404-961-1212, twelvehotels.com/atlanticstation
W Atlanta Midtown 188 14th St., 404-892-6000, 877-8220000, watlantamidtown.com

ATLANTA: PERIMETER CENTER
Comfort Suites 6110 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 770-828-0330, 800-424-6423, comfortsuites.com
Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Suites 6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 770-668-0808, hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1501 Lake Hearn Dr., 404-459-0500, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn AtlantaPerimeter/Dunwoody 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd., 770-457-6363, hiperimeter.com
Hyatt Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina 4000 Summit Blvd., 678-539-1234, atlantaperimeter.regency.hyatt.com
Atlanta Marriott Century Center/Emory Area 2000 Century Blvd. NE, 404-3250000, marriott.com/atlne
ATLANTA: PERIMETER NE
Clarion Hotel & Conference Center North Atlanta 2001 Clearview Ave., 770-4553700, 877-424-6423, clarionhotel.com
Courtyard Atlanta Executive Park/Emory 1236 Executive Park Dr., 404-728-0708, 888236-2427, marriott.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Northlake 4156 Lavista Rd., 770-938-1026, doubletree3.hilton.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta North Druid Hills - Emory Area 2061 N. Druid Hills Rd., 404-321-4174, doubletree3.hilton.com
Emory Conference Center Hotel 1615 Clifton Rd. NE, 404-712-6000, 800-933-6679, emoryconferencecenter.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Clairmont 3115 Clairmont Rd., 404-679-4333, extendedstayamerica.com
Hampton Inn - Atlanta - North Druid Hills 1975 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, 404320-6600, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hampton Inn AtlantaNorthlake 3400 Northlake Pkwy. NE, 770-493-1966, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn AtlantaNorthlake 2158 Ranchwood Dr., 770-934-6000, holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Northeast I-85 Clairmont 2920 Clairmont Rd. NE, 404248-1550, hiexpress.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta/Buckhead Area 1840 Corporate Blvd. NE, 404-325-4446, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn Northeast - Atlanta 2960 N.E. Expressway, 770-451-5231, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com

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Quality Inn Northlake 2155 Ranchwood Dr. NE, 770-4917444, atlantaqi.com
Red Roof Plus+ Atlanta Buckhead 1960 N. Druid Hills Rd. NE, 404-321-1653, 800733-7663, redroof.com
TownePlace Suite by Marriott Atlanta Northlake 3300 Northlake Pkwy., 770-9380408, towneplace.com/atlts
The University Inn at Emory 1767 N. Decatur Rd., 404-6347327, 800-654-8591, univinn. com
ATLANTA: PERIMETER NW
Atlanta Marriott Northwest at Galleria 200 Interstate North Pkwy. SE, 770-9527900, atlantamarriottnw.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Atlanta-NW at Windy Hill 4500 Circle 75 Pkwy. SE, 770-956-9919, countryinns.com
Courtyard Atlanta Cumberland/Galleria 3000 Cumberland Blvd., 770-952-2555, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/ Windy Hill 2045 S. Park Pl., 770-955-3838, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Days Inn Atlanta Marietta Galleria 4502 Circle 75 Pkwy., Windy Hill Rd., 770541-9399, the.daysinn.com/ hotel/12331
DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta - Marietta 2055 S. Park Pl., 770-272-9441, 800-222-8733, doubletree3.hilton.com
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Atlanta-Galleria 2780 Windy Ridge Pkwy., 770980-1900, 800-222-8733, doubletree3.hilton.com
Embassy Suites Atlanta-Galleria 2815 Akers Mill Rd. SE, 770-984-9300, 800-362-2779, embassysuites3.hilton
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Marietta - Interstate N. Pkwy 2225 Interstate North Pkwy. W, 770-2260242, 800-398-7829, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Vinings 2474 Cumberland Pkwy., 770-436-1511, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Vinings 2450 Paces Ferry Rd. SE, 770-435-4500, marriott. com
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta - Galleria 2733 Circle 75 Pkwy., 770-955-1110, hamptoninngalleria.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta-Cumberland Mall/NW 2775 Cumberland Pkwy., 770-333-6006, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW/Wildwood 3045 Windy Hill Rd., 770-953-8850, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta-Galleria/Cumberland 3200 Cobb Pkwy., 770988-9449, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hotel Indigo Atlanta-Vinings 2857 Paces Ferry Rd., 770-432-5555, ihg.com/ hotelindigo
Hyatt House Atlanta Cobb/ Galleria 3595 Cumberland Blvd. SE, 770-541-2960, hyatthouseatlantacobbgalleria.com
Sheraton Suites Galleria Atlanta 2844 Cobb Pkwy. SE, 770-955-3900, 888-627-7047, sheratonsuitesgalleriaatlanta. com
Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center 2762 Cobb Pkwy. SE, 678-2146000, wingatehotels.com
AUSTELL
Econo Lodge at Six Flags 200 Lee Industrial Blvd., 770941-2255, econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta NW - Powder Springs 3741 Tramore Pointe Pkwy. SW, 770-349-8000, 888465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Knights Inn Atlanta West Near Six Flags 1595 N. Blairs Bridge Rd., 770-944-0824, knightsinn.com
Sleep Inn at Six Flags 125 S. Service Rd., 770-819-2805, 800424-6423, choicehotels.com
Super 8 Austell/Six Flags 7377 Six Flags Dr., 770-9442110, super8.com
Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta/Six Flags Austell 65 S. Service Rd., 770-948-7877, wingateinnatl.com
BUFORD
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Buford at Mall of Georgia 1395 Mall of Georgia Blvd. NE, 770-271-1441, 800830-5222, countryinns.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia 1355 Mall of Georgia Blvd., 678714-0248, marriott.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta-Mall of Georgia 3240 Buford Dr., 678-546-1200, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford-Mall of Georgia 2499 Satellite Blvd., 678-318-1080, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Buford/Mall of Georgia 3250 Buford Dr., 678-714-2150, marriott.com
CHAMBLEE
Motel 6 Atlanta 2820 Chamblee Tucker Rd., 770-4586626, motel6.com
Residence Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center East 1901 Savoy Dr., 770-455-4446, marriott.com

Studio 6 5280 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., 678-805-3400, staystudio6.com
Super 8 Atlanta Northeast 2822 Chamblee Tucker Rd., 770-458-2671, super8.com
WoodSpring Suites Atlanta Chamblee 2877 Dresden Dr., 770-674-8766, woodspring. com
COLLEGE PARK ATLANTA AIRPORT
Baymont Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport South 2450 Old National Pkwy., 404684-9898, 800-337-0550, baymontinns.com
Best Western Plus Hotel & Suites Airport South 1556 Phoenix Blvd., 770-996-5800, bestwestern.com
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson, Atlanta Airport South 5100 W. Fayetteville Rd., 770-991-1099, 800-5962375, countryinns.com
Courtyard Atlanta Airport South/Sullivan Road 2050 Sullivan Rd., 770-997-2220, 800-922-3653, marriott.com/ atlca
Days Inn & Suites / College Park / Atlanta / Airport West 2451 Old National Pkwy., 404761-8371, daysinn.com
Days Inn College Park / Atlanta / Airport South 1540 Phoenix Blvd., 770-996-7300, the.daysinn.com/hotel/04418
Days Inn College Park Airport Best Road 4505 Best Rd., 404-767-1224, daysinn. com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport South/Sullivan Road 2020 Sullivan Rd., 770-9943666, marriott.com
Hampton Inn 1888 Sullivan Rd., 770-996-2220, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport/Millenium Center 2301 Sullivan Rd., 404-7660303, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Atlanta Airport South 4669 Airport Blvd., 404-487-5000, 800-9722404, ihg.com/holidayinn
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Airport-College Park 4601 Best Rd., 404-761-6500, 800972-2404, hiexpress.com/ collegeparkga
Hotel Indigo 1776 Harvard Ave., 404-767-8881, ihg.com/ hotelindigo
Hyatt Place Atlanta Airport South 1899 Sullivan Rd., 770-994-2997, atlantaairportsouth.place.hyatt.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 4839 Massachusetts Blvd., 770-994-3003, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport South 2480 Old National Pkwy., 404-766-0000, qualityinn.com

Ramada Plaza 5010 Old National Hwy., 404-768-9199, ramada.com
Red Lion Hotel 1419 Virginia Ave., 404-400-5900, redlion. com
Sleep Inn 1911 Sullivan Rd., 770-996-6100, choicehotels. com
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Airport Gateway 2091 Convention Center Concourse, 770-907-8880, marriott.com
Super 8 2010 Sullivan Rd., 770-991-8985, super8.com
Super 8 College Park / Atlanta Airport West 4979 Old National Hwy., 404-669-8616, super8.com
Travelodge 2471 Old National Pkwy., 404-477-1050, travelodge.com
CONLEY
Econo Lodge 3140 Moreland Ave., 404-363-6960, econolodge.com
D E C AT U R
A2B Budget Hotel 2942 Ember Dr., 404-241-8770, a2bbudgethotelga.com
America's Best Inn & Suites 4095 Covington Hwy., 404286-2500, americasbestinn. com
Americas Best Value Inn - Decatur/Atlanta 2574 Candler Rd., 404-243-4422, americasbestvalueinn.com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites 2945 Gus Pl., 404-212-8882, countryhearth.com
Courtyard Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory 130 Clairemont Ave., 404-3710204, courtyarddecatur.com
Econo Lodge 4600 Glenwood Rd., 404-289-4940, 800-424-6423, econolodge. com
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody 4565 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-3509995, hamptoninn3.hilton. com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta-Emory University Area 2183 N. Decatur Rd., 404-320-0888, 800-9722404, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Metro Extended Stay 1638 Church St., 404-267-3701, 877-637-4683, metroextendedstay.com
Quality Inn & Suites Decatur - Atlanta East 5300 Snapfinger Park Dr., 678-418-0004, qualityinn.com
Rite 4 Us Inn & Suites 4300 Snapfinger Woods Dr., 770981-5670, rite4usinnandsuites. wix.com
Super 8 Decatur/Dntn/ Atlanta Area 917 Church St., 404-378-3765, 800-454-3213, super8.com

Super 8 Decatur/Lithonia/Atl Area 5354 Snapfinger Park Dr., 770-987-5128, super8.com
D O R AV I L L E
Lodge Atlanta 4422 N.E. Expressway, 770-448-2535, lodgeatl.com
DOUGLASVILLE
Americas Best Value Inn 5481 Westmoreland Plz., 770-9494926, americasbestvalueinn. com
Comfort Inn 5487 Westmoreland Plz., 678-504-2000, 800424-6423, choicehotels.com
Days Inn DouglasvilleAtlanta-Fairburn Road 5489 Westmoreland Plz., 770949-1499, the.daysinn.com/ hotel/06685
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 8304 Cherokee Blvd., 770489-4863, econolodgeatlwest.com
FairBridge Inn Express 8315 Cherokee Blvd., 770-9493090, fairbridgeinns.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Douglasville 6371 Douglas Blvd., 770-577-2110, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta W (I-20) Douglasville 7101 Concourse Pkwy., 770-9209228, holidayinnexpress.com/ atlantawest
InTown Suites 5820 Plaza Pkwy., 770-920-5252, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Douglasville 1000 Linnenkohl Dr., 770-577-3838, 866-577-3838, lq.com
Quality Inn near Six Flags 5479 Westmoreland Plz., 770949-5730, qualityinn.com
Sleep Inn 7055 Concourse Pkwy., 770-920-8887, 800424-6423, sleepinn.com
DULUTH
Candlewood Suites Atlanta 3665 Shackleford Rd., 678380-0414, 888-226-3539, candlewoodsuites.com
Comfort Suites Gwinnett Place 3700 Shackleford Rd., 770-931-9299, comfortsuites. com
Courtyard Atlanta Duluth/ Gwinnett Place 3550 Venture Pkwy., 770-476-4666, marriott.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Duluth 3430 Venture Pkwy., 770-622-0270, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay Deluxe Atlanta - Gwinnett Place 3390 Venture Pkwy., 770623-6800, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Gwinnett Place 3570 Breckinridge Blvd., 678-924-1023, marriott.com

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Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta/Duluth/Gwinnett County 1725 Pineland Rd., 770-931-9800, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Haven Hotel 1920 Pleasant Hill Rd., 770-476-8700, 800526-3766, havenhotels.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NE/Gwinnett Sugarloaf 2040 Sugarloaf Cir., 770495-7600, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Duluth - Mall Area 3530 Breckinridge Blvd., 678405-2900, 888-465-4329, ihg. com/holidayinnexpress
Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center 6310 Sugarloaf Pkwy., 770-476-2022, 877-834-3613, ihg.com/holidayinn
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/ Gwinnett Mall 3530 Venture Pkwy., 770-623-9699, 800833-1516, duluthgwinnettmall. place.hyatt.com
InTown Suites 3750 Satellite Blvd., 770-622-9700, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn Atlanta Duluth 2370 Stephens Center Dr., 678-957-0500, lq.com
Quality Inn 3500 Venture Pkwy., 770-623-9300, 800424-6423, qualityinnatatlanta. net
Residence Inn Atlanta Duluth/Gwinnett Place 1760 Pineland Rd., 770-921-2202, 800-331-3131, marriott.com
Sonesta Gwinnett Place Atlanta 1775 Pleasant Hill Rd., 770-923-1775, sonesta.com
Studio 6 Atlanta Gwinnett Place 3525 Breckinridge Blvd., 770-931-3113, 888-8970202, staystudio6.com
Suburban Extended Stay 2350 Stephens Center Dr., 678-474-9700, 800-424-6423, suburbanhotels.com
Sun Suites Gwinnett Place Mall Extended Stay Hotel 3720 Steve Reynolds Blvd., 770-931-3320, intownsuites. com
Wingate by Wyndham Duluth/Atlanta 3450 Venture Pkwy., 770-622-7277, wingatehotels.com
Wyndham Garden 1948 Day Dr., 770-814-2800, wyndham. com
D U NWO O DY
Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center 246 Perimeter Center Pkwy. NE, 770-394-6500, atlantamarriottperimeter.com
Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd., 770-395-7700, cpravinia.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Center 1030 Crown Pointe Pkwy., 770-3945454, atlantaperimetercenter. embassysuites.com

Le Meridien Atlanta Perimeter 111 Perimeter Center W, 770-396-6800, 877-782-0016, lemeridienatlantaperimeter. com
Staybridge Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center 4601 Ridgeview Rd., 678-320-0111, ihg. com/staybridge
EAST POINT ATLANTA AIRPORT
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Atlanta Airport North 1365 Hardin Ave., 404-767-9787, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Courtyard Atlanta Airport West 3400 Creek Pointe Dr., 404-344-4414, marriott.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North 1255 Walker Ave., 404-767-5374, marriott. com
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport North I-85 3450 Bobby Brown Pkwy., 404-767-9300, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Airport West/Camp Creek Pkwy 3450 Creek Pointe Dr., 404-344-4474, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Airport North 3437 Bobby Brown Pkwy., 404-477-6600, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta Airport North 3405 Bobby Brown Pkwy., 404554-9300, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hyatt Place Atlanta AirportNorth 3415 Norman Berry Dr., 404-768-8484, atlantaairportnorth.place.hyatt.com
FA I R B U R N
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 7815 Senoia Rd., 678-782-4900, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Hampton Inn AtlantaFairburn 7790 Ella Ln., 678-782-4600, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta SouthwestFairburn 7905 Senoia Rd., 678-674-2200, 800-465-4329, hiexpress.com
Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Airport Fairburn 7882 Senoia Rd., 770-892-3006, wingatehotels.com
FAY E T T EV I L L E
Hampton Inn Atlanta/ Fayetteville 110 Meeting Place Dr., 770-460-6700, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express 140 E. Lanier Ave., 770-461-5600, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
FOREST PARK
Econo Lodge Atlanta Airport East 5060 Frontage Rd., 404363-6429, econolodge.com

Ramada Limited 357 Lee St., 404-768-7799, 800-854-9517, ramada.com
Super 8 410 Old Dixie Way, 404-363-8811, super8.com
Travelodge Forest Park Atlanta South 6025 Old Dixie Rd., 404-361-3600, 800-5787878, travelodge.com
HAMPTON
Western Inn & Suites 1078 Bear Creek Blvd., 770-7071477, westerninnhampton. com
HAPEVILLE
Best Western Plus Atlanta Airport-East 301 N. Central Ave., 404-763-8777, 800-7807234, bestwestern.com
Courtyard Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Avenue 3399 International Blvd., 404-5591043, 800-922-3616, marriott. com
Residence Inn Atlanta Airport North/Virginia Avenue 3401 International Blvd., 404761-0511, marriott.com
Staybridge Suites Atlanta Airport 3420 Norman Berry Dr., 404-305-9930, 888-4654329, ihg.com/staybridge
JOHNS CREEK
Hilton Garden Inn - Atlanta North/Johns Creek 11695 Medlock Bridge Rd., 770476-1966, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Duluth/ Johns Creek 11505 Medlock Bridge Rd., 770-622-5858, atlantaduluthjohnscreek. place.hyatt.com
JONESBORO
Econo Lodge 340 Upper Riverdale Rd., 770-991-0069, 800-424-6423, choicehotels. com
Home 1 Extended Stay Suites 8240 Tara Blvd., 770280-3400, home1extendedstayjonesboro.com
InTown Suites 7021 Tara Blvd., 770-472-5999, 800-553-9338, intownsuites.com
Motel 6 628 Southside Commercial Pkwy., 678-674-1360, motel6.com
K E N N E S AW
Baymont Inn & Suites 3192 Barrett Lakes Blvd., 770-4237105, baymontinns.com
Best Western Kennesaw Inn 3375 Busbee Dr. NW, 770-424-7666, 800-780-7234, bestwestern.com
Comfort Inn 2489 George Busbee Pkwy., 770-499-9200, 800-424-6423, comfortinn. com
Comfort Suites at Kennesaw State University 3366 Busbee Dr. NW, 678-275-2090, choicehotels.com

Days Inn 760 Cobb Place Blvd., 770-419-1576, daysinn. com
Embassy Suites by Hilton Atlanta Kennesaw Town Center 620 Chastain Rd. NW, 770420-2505, embassysuites3. hilton.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Kennesaw 3425 Busbee Dr., 770-427-9700, marriott.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta-Town Center/Kennesaw 871 Cobb Place Blvd., 770-426-0017, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta NW / Kennesaw Town Center 895 Cobb Place Blvd., 678-322-1140, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express AtlantaKennesaw 2485 George Busbee Pkwy., 770-427-5210, hiexpress.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta NW / Kennesaw Town Center 905 Cobb Place Blvd., 678-354-2800, 800-225-5466, homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
Quality Inn 750 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, 770-419-1530, 800424-6423, qualityinn.com
Residence Inn Atlanta Kennesaw/Town Center 3443 Busbee Dr., 770-218-1018, 800-331-3131, marriott.com
Sleep Inn & Suites at Kennesaw State University 1454 George Busbee Pkwy., 678223-7290, sleepinn.com
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Kennesaw 3399 Town Point Dr., 770-218-5550, marriott.com
Suburban Extended Stay 2900 George Busbee Pkwy., 678-581-1778, 800-424-6423, suburbanhotels.com
TownePlace Suites Atlanta Kennesaw 1074 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, 770-794-8282, marriott.com/atltk
University Inn 1460 George Busbee Pkwy. NW, 770-5900519, uhotelkennesaw.com
Wingate by Wyndham 560 Greers Chapel Dr., 770-514-7344, 877-473-7815, wingatehotels.com
LAW R E N C EV I L L E
Comfort Suites 2225 Riverside Pkwy., 678-377-0003, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 989 Duluth Hwy. (SR 120), 770-339-1991, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Crossland Economy Studios - Atlanta - Lawrenceville 474 W. Pike St., 770-962-5660, crosslandstudios.com
Days Inn 731 Duluth Hwy., 770-995-7782, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta Lawrenceville I-85 - Sugarloaf 6010 Sugarloaf Pkwy., 678-407-0018, hamptoninn3. hilton.com

Hampton Inn 1135 Lakes Pkwy., 770-338-9600, 800426-7866, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 520 John B. Wilson Ct., 770277-8009, 800-972-2404, ihg. com/holidayinnexpress
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta I-85 - LawrencevilleDuluth 1775 N. Brown Rd., 770-277-1243, homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
Magnuson Hotel 571 Buford Dr., 770-513-0028, magnusonhotels.com
Metro Extended Stay 652 Buford Dr., 770-682-2197, 877-637-4683, metroextendedstay.com
LITHIA SPRINGS
Candlewood Suites Atlanta West I-20 913 Bob Arnold Blvd., 678-238-1980, ihg.com/ candlewood
Comfort Inn & Suites 960 W. Pointe Ct., 678-945-0945, 800300-8800, choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn & Suites ATL-Six Flags 999 Bob Arnold Blvd., 770-745-9990, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta West/Lithia Springs 110 Interstate West Pkwy., 770994-8980, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta West - Theme Park Area 850 Crestmark Dr., 770-941-5384, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
InTown Suites Atlanta West 637 W. Market Cir., 770-9488331, intownsuites.com
Motel 6 Atlanta 920 Bob Arnold Blvd., 770-941-6464, motel6.com
SpringHill Suites Atlanta Six Flags 960 Bob Arnold Blvd., 770-819-9906, marriott.com
LITHONIA
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta East/Lithonia 7850 Stonecrest Sq., 770-484-9993, marriott.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta East/Stonecrest 7890 Mall Ring Rd., 678-526-1000, hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta East - Lithonia 7846 Stonecrest Sq., 678-325-4830, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Hyatt Place Atlanta-East/ Lithonia 7900 Mall Ring Rd., 770-484-4384, atlantaeast. place.hyatt.com
Knights Inn Lithonia Atlanta East Area 2859 Panola Rd., 770-981-6411, knightsinn.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lithonia/Stone Mountain 2980 Evans Mill Rd., 678-287-4400, microtelinn.com
Red Roof Inn Atlanta East Lithonia 5400 Fairington Rd., 770-322-1400, redroof.com

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LOCUST GROVE
Comfort Suites 4699 Bill Gardner Pkwy., 678-827-7700, comfortsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites 4832 Bill Gardner Pkwy., 678-5838088, 800-753-3757, 6210. lq.com
Ramada 197 Stanley K Tanger Blvd., 770-898-1216, ramada. com
Red Roof Inn 4840 Bill Gardner Pkwy., 678-583-0004, 800-733-7663, redroof.com
Super 8 4605 Bill Gardner Pkwy., 770-957-2936, 800800-8000, super8.com
MABLETON
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Mableton/Atlanta 6089 Mableton Pkwy., 678-398-1845, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
M A R I E T TA
Americas Best Value InnMarietta/Atlanta 1940 Leland Dr., 770-952-0052, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn and Suites Marietta/Atlanta North 2170 Delk Rd. SE, 770-951-0026, baymontinns.com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites Atlanta/Marietta 2767 Windy Hill Rd., 678-213-4700, countryhearthmarietta.com
Courtyard Atlanta Marietta/I-75 North 2455 Delk Rd. SE, 770-956-1188, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Days Inn Marietta-AtlantaDelk Road 2191 NW Pkwy., 770-952-9863, daysinn.com
Days Inn Marietta-Whitewater 753 N. Marietta Pkwy., 678-797-0233, 800-329-7466, daysinn.com
Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Marietta 1170 Powers Ferry Pl., 770-612-0900, druryhotels.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 639 Franklin Rd. SE, 678-3555050, econolodge.com
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Marietta - Powers Ferry Rd. 2239 Powers Ferry Rd., 770-303-0043, 800-8043724, extendedstayamerica. com
Hampton Inn Atlanta/ Marietta 455 Franklin Rd., 770-425-9977, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hilton Atlanta/Marietta Hotel & Conference Center 500 Powder Springs Street, 770-427-2500, hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Marietta - Atlanta Northwest 1250 Franklin Gateway, 770-9890071, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpres
Hyatt Regency Suites Atlanta Northwest 2999 Windy Hill Rd. SE, 770-956-1234, atlantasuites.hyatt.com

Metro Extended Stay Hotel 184 Freys Gin Rd., 770-281-0100, 877-637-4683, metroextendedstay.com
Quality Inn 1255 Franklin Rd. SE, 770-955-0004, 800-3008800, mariettaqi.com
Radisson Hotel AtlantaMarietta 1775 Parkway Pl. SE, 770-420-3533, 800-333-3333, radisson.com
Ramada Marietta/Atlanta North 1175 Powers Ferry Pl. SE, 770-952-9005, wyndhamhotels.com/ramada
Rodeway Inn & Suites 2375 Delk Rd. SE, 770-951-1144, choicehotels.com
Studio 6 Atlanta 2360 Delk Rd., 770-952-2395, staystudio6.com
Super 8 Marietta/West/ATL Area 610 Franklin Gateway, 770-919-2340, super8.com
MCDONOUGH
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 610 Hwy. 155 S, 678-432-6363, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western McDonough Inn & Suites 805 Industrial Blvd., 770-898-1006, 800780-7234, bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites 64 Hwy. 81 W, 678-216-1900, comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 115 E. Greenwood Rd., 770-957-0082, 800-4564000, countryinns.com
Courtyard Atlanta 115 Mill Rd., 678-902-9000, 888-2362427, marriott.com/atlam
Days Inn 744 Hwy. 155 S, 770957-5261, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 1279 Hwy. 20 W, 770-957-2651, econolodge. com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta McDonough 30 Mill Rd., 770305-0180, marriott.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta 250 Avalon Ct., 770-957-5808, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta South-McDonough 95 Hwy. 81 W, 678-827-7200, atlantasouthmcdonough.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1315 Hwy. 20 W, 678-782-1100, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta South/McDonough 60 Mill Rd., 678-369-2527, home2suites3.hilton.com
Howard Johnson 1171 Hwy. 20/81, 770-957-5821, hojo.com
Motel 6 80 Hwy. 81 W, 770954-9110, motel6.com
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center 930 Hwy. 155 S, 770-957-5291, choicehotels. com
Sleep Inn 945 Hwy. 155 S, 770-898-0804, 800-4246423, sleepinn.com

MORROW
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites - Morrow / Atlanta 2185 Mt. Zion Pkwy., 770472-9800, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Southlake Inn 6437 Jonesboro Rd., 770-961-6300, 888-277-5253, bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites 1444 Southlake Plaza Dr., 678-3695982, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Atlanta I-75 South 2192 Mt. Zion Pkwy., 770603-3232, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Days Inn Morrow Southlake 1599 Adamson Pkwy., 678-6741151, daysinn.com
Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta Morrow 6520 S. Lee St., 770960-0500, 800-378-7946, druryhotels.com
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Morrow 2265 Mt. Zion Pkwy., 770-472-0727, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Hampton Inn AtlantaSouthlake 1533 Southlake Pkwy., 770-968-8990, atlantasouthlake.hamptoninn.com
Intown Suites Extended Stay Stockbrige 2235 Mt. Zion Pkwy., 770-603-9700, 800553-9338, intownsuites.com
Quality Inn & Suites Southlake - Morrow 6597 Jonesboro Rd., 770-960-1957, 800-228-5151, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn Atlanta South Morrow 1348 Southlake Plaza Dr., 770-968-1483, 800-7337663, redroof.com
NORCROSS
Brick Lodge Atlanta/Norcross 2050 Willow Trail Pkwy., 770564-0492, bricklodgeatl.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 5970 Jimmy Carter Blvd., 770-449-5051, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Courtyard Atlanta Norcross I-85 6235 McDonough Dr., 770-242-7172, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Crossland Atlanta Peachtree Corners 7049 Jimmy Carter Blvd., 770449-9966, 800-804-3724, crosslandstudios.com
Crossland Economy Studios - Atlanta - Norcross 200 Lawrenceville St., 770-729-8100, crosslandstudios.com
Days Inn & Suites Norcross Atlanta NE Peachtree Ind. Blvd. 5385 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., 770-416-9021, daysinnsuitesnorcrossatlanta.com
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Peachtree Corners 7065 Jimmy Carter Blvd., 770-582-9984, 800-6468000, extendedstayamerica. com

Hampton Inn Atlanta/ Peachtree Corners/Norcross 440 Technology Pkwy. NW, 770-729-0015, 800-426-7866, atlantanorcross.hamptoninn. com
Hampton Inn 5655 Jimmy Carter Blvd., 770-446-3210, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Peachtree Corners-Norcross 7035 Jimmy Carter Blvd., 770-409-0004, hiexpress. com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta-Peachtree Corners/ Norcross 450 Technology Pkwy., 770-448-4663, 800225-5466, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Horizon Inn & Suites 6187 Dawson Blvd., 770-448-8686, horizonextendedinnga.com
Hyatt Place Atlanta/ Norcross/Peachtree 5600 Peachtree Pkwy., 770-4167655, norcross.place.hyatt. com
InTown Suites - Atlanta NE Gwinnett Extended Stay 1950 Willow Trail Pkwy., 678-2211050, intownsuites.com
Knights Inn 5122 Brook Hollow Pkwy., 770-446-5490, knightsinn.com
La Quinta Inn 5945 Oakbrook Pkwy., 770-368-9400, 800258-2466, laquintaatlantanorcross.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 2150 N. Norcross Tucker Rd., 678-291-9888, microtelinn.com
Motel 6 5395 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. NW, 770-4462882, motel6.com
Motel 6 Atlanta Northeast - Norcross 6015 Oakbrook Pkwy., 770-446-2311, motel6. com
Norcross Inn & Suites 6650 Bay Cir., 770-441-1999, norcrossinnga.com
Red Roof Inn Atlanta 5171 Brook Hollow Pkwy., 770448-8944, redroof.com
Residence Inn by Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 5500 Triangle Dr., 770-447-1714, marriott.com
Super 8 Norcross/I-85 Atlanta 5150 Willow Oak Tr., 770-931-5353, super8.com
TownePlace Suites Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 6640 Bay Cir., 770-447-8446, marriott.com
Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta 5800 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., 770-263-2020, 800337-0077, wingateinns.com/ norcross07668
PEACHTREE CITY
Crowne Plaza Atlanta SW - Peachtree City 201 Aberdeen Pkwy., 770-487-2666, 877-227-6963, crowneplaza. com/ptreecityga

Hampton Inn Atlanta/ Peachtree City 300 Westpark Dr., 770-486-8800, atlantapeachtreecity.hamptoninn.com
Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta/ Peachtree City 2010 N. Commerce Dr., 678-827-8400, atlantapeachtreecity.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Peachtree City 203 Newgate Rd., 770-487-4646, ihg.com/ holidayinn
Sleep Inn 109 City Cir., 770486-0044, 800-424-6423, choicehotels.com
Wyndham Peachtree Hotel and Conference Center 2443 Hwy. 54 W, 770-4872000, wyndhampcc.com
PEACHTREE CORNERS
Atlanta Marriott 475 Technology Pkwy., 770-263-8558, marriott.com/atlcp
Comfort Inn & Suites 5200 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., 770-263-8883, 800-228-5150, comfortinn.com
Courtyard Marriott Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 3209 Holcomb Bridge Rd., 770-446-3777, marriott.com
Hilton Atlanta Northeast 5993 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., 770-447-4747, 800-6784120, hilton.com
RIVERDALE
Jameson Inn-Riverdale/Atlanta Airport 6286 GA Hwy. 85, 678-216-1300, jamesoninns.com
Regency Inn 7618 GA Hwy. 85, 770-478-3600, hotelmotelriverdalega.com
ROSWELL
Atlanta Hotel 9995 Old Dogwood Rd., 770-650-6444, atlanta-hotel.org
Baymont Inn & Suites Roswell Atlanta North 1500 Market Blvd., 770-992-7200, baymontinns.com
Best Western PLUS Roswell/ Alpharetta 907 Holcomb Bridge Rd., 770-552-5599, 800-780-7234, bestwestern. com
Comfort Suites at North Point Mall 3000 Mansell Rd., 770-645-6060, 800-4246423, comfortsuites.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta - Roswell 1075 Holcomb Bridge Rd., 770-992-9600, doubletree3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Atlanta/Roswell 909 Holcomb Bridge Rd., 770-817-1414, 800-972-2404, ihg.com/holidayinn
Holiday Inn Express Alpharetta - Roswell 2950 Mansell Rd., 770-552-0006, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress

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InTown Suites - Roswell Extended Stay Apartments 1175 Hembree Rd., 770-410-9094, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Roswell 575 Old Holcomb Bridge Rd., 770-5520200, lq.com
Ramada Limited Alpharetta 3020 Mansell Rd., 678-4617300, ramada.com
Studio 6 Atlanta Roswell 9955 Old Dogwood Rd., 770992-9449, staystudio6.com
SANDY SPRINGS
Comfort Inn Buckhead North 5793 Roswell Rd. NE, 404-252-6400, 800-228-5150, comfortinn.com
Courtyard Atlanta Perimeter Center 6250 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 770-393-1000, marriott.com
Extended Stay America - Atlanta - Perimeter - Crestline 905 Crestline Pkwy., 770-3965600, extendedstayamerica. com
Extended Stay America Atlanta - Perimeter - Hammond Drive 1050 Hammond Dr., 770-522-0025, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay Deluxe - Atlanta - Perimeter - Peachtree Dunwoody 6330 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 770-379-0111, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center 1145 Hammond Dr. NE, 770-350-0000, marriott.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta-Perimeter Center 769 Hammond Dr. NE, 404-303-0014, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Atlanta Perimeter Center 6096 Barfield Rd., 404-850-2295, hawthorn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta N-Perimeter Mall Area 765 Hammond Dr. NE, 404-250-4450, perimeterhotel.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlanta/Perimeter Center 915 Crestline Pkwy., 770-4153200, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hyatt Place Atlanta/Perimeter Center 1005 Crestline Pkwy., 770-730-9300, atlantaperimetercenter.place. hyatt.com
Intown Suites Sandy Springs 355 Hammond Dr. NE, 404531-0067, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Perimeter Medical 6260 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 770-350-6177, lq.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Atlanta/Perimeter Center 6280 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., 678-781-4000, microtelinn.com

Sheraton Atlanta Perimeter North 800 Hammond Dr. NE, 404-564-3000, sheraton. com/atlantaperimeternorth
Sonesta ES Suites Atlanta Perimeter Center 760 Mt. Vernon Hwy. NE, 404-2500110, sonesta.com
The Westin Atlanta Perimeter North 7 Concourse Pkwy., 770-395-3900, starwoodhotels.com
Wyndham Atlanta Galleria 6345 Powers Ferry Rd. NW, 770-955-1700, wyndhamatlantahotel.com
SMYRNA
Baymont Inn & Suites 5130 S. Cobb Dr. SE, 404-794-1600, 800-434-5800, baymontinns. com
Comfort Inn & Suites 2221 Corporate Plaza Pkwy. S, 770-541-1499, choicehotels. com
Comfort Inn & Suites Galleria 2800 Highlands Pkwy. SE, 678-309-1200, comfortinn. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 2175 Church Rd. SE, 404-564-1105, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta Galleria-Ballpark Area 2855 Spring Hill Pkwy., 770-4354990, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Hyatt Place Atlanta / Cobb Galleria 2876 Spring Hill Pkwy., 770-384-0060, atlantagalleria.place.hyatt.com
Knights Inn Atlanta Northwest 5230 S. Cobb Dr. SE, 678-401-3396, knightsinn.com
Residence Inn Atlanta Cumberland/Galleria 2771 Cumberland Blvd. SE, 770433-8877, marriott.com
Sun Suites of Smyrna-Vinings 3000 Highlands Pkwy. SE, 770-433-1200, intownsuites. com
S N E L LV I L L E
Crestwood Suites Snellville Extended Stay 1784 Presidential Cir., 770-982-5250, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Snellville - Stone Mountain 2971 Main St. W, 770-7364723, lq.com
STOCKBRIDGE
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Stockbridge/Atlanta 110 Hwy. 138 W, 770-389-5179, americasbestvalueinn.com
Comfort Suites 3540 Cameron Pkwy., 770-507-0444, choicehotels.com/
Days Inn & Suites Stockbridge South Atlanta 7385 Hannover Pkwy. N, 770-507-4440, daysinn.com/ hotel/04194
Econo Lodge 7395 Davidson Cir. E, 770-756-9668, choicehotels.com

Hampton Inn AtlantaStockbridge 7342 Hannover Pkwy. N, 770-389-0065, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Stockbridge 3581 Cameron Pkwy., 770-5069991, lq.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stockbridge/ Atlanta South 195 Country Club Dr., 678-782-6100, 888771-7171, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites 7325 Davidson Pkwy. N, 770-5077911, qualityinn.com
Quality Inn 100 N. Park Ct., 770-507-6500, choicehotels. com
Red Roof Inn Atlanta Southeast 637 Hwy. 138 W, 678-782-4100, redroof.com
Sleep Inn & Suites 7423 Davidson Cir. W, 770-474-3870, sleepinn.com
Stay Inn & Suites 7465 Davidson Pkwy. S, 770-507-4700, stayinnstockbridge.com
Stockbridge Inn 7265 Davidson Pkwy. N, 770-474-1700, stockbridgeinnga.com
Super 8 1451 Hudson Bridge Rd., 770-474-5758, 800-8008000, super8.com
STONE MOUNTAIN
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort 4021 Lakeview Dr., 770-879-9900, marriott.com
Comfort Inn & Suites at Stone Mountain 5355 Stone Mountain Hwy., Hwy. 78, 770-465-1888, 800-228-5150, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1852 Rockbridge Rd. SW, 770-465-6515, 800-4564000, countryinns.com
Days Inn Atlanta Stone Mountain 2006 Glenn Club Dr., 770-879-0800, daysinn.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta/Stone Mountain 1737 Mountain Industrial Blvd., 770-934-0004, stonemountain.hamptoninn. com
Holiday Inn Express AtlantaStone Mountain 1790 E. Park Pl. Blvd., 770-465-8847, ihg.com
Metro Extended Stay 5075 Memorial Dr., 404-292-5075, 877-637-4683, metroextendedstay.com
Quality Inn 1595 E. Park Place Blvd., 770-465-1022, choicehotels.com
Stone Mountain Inn 1058 Robert E. Lee Dr., 770-4693311, marriott.com
Stone Mountain Manor 1037 Main St., 770-879-6800, stonemountainmanor.com
S U WA N E E
Comfort Inn & Suites Suwanee - Sugarloaf 2945-A Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd., 678-714-7707, choicehotels.com

Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Suwanee 310 Celebration Dr., 770-831-7473, marriott. com/atlsu
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Suwanee 105 Celebration Dr., 770-932-9292, marriott.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta-Johns Creek 7146 Mcginnis Ferry Rd., 678-6389800, 888-465-4329, ihg. com/holidayinnexpress
Motel 6 Gwinnett Center 77 Celebration Dr., 770-271-5559, motel6.com
Quality Inn 2945 Lawrenceville Suwanee Rd. & I-85 Exit 111, 770-945-1608, 800-2285150, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn Atlanta - Suwanee/Mall of Georgia 3103 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd., 678-765-8101, redroof.com
Super 8 317 Sawmill Dr., 770614-6222, super8.com
TUCKER
Americas Best Value Inn 1600 Crescent Centre Blvd., 770-491-8778, americasbestvalueinn.com
Comfort Suites Northlake 2060 Cresent Center Blvd., 770-496-1070, 800-424-6423, comfortsuites.com
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Northlake 4083 Lavista Rd., 770-938-1200, marriott.com
Days Inn & Suites Tucker/ Northlake 2081 Northlake Pkwy., 770-270-9009, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge Stone Mountain 1820 Mountain Industrial Blvd., 770-939-8440, 800424-6423, econolodge.com
Knights Inn Atlanta East 2942 Lawrenceville Hwy., 770-9345060, knightsinn.com
Masters Inn 1435 Montreal Rd., 770-938-3552, mastersinn.com
Motel 6 Atlanta Tucker Northeast 2810 Lawrenceville Hwy., 770-496-1311, motel6.com
Studio 6 - Atlanta Northlake 1795 Crescent Centre Blvd., 770-934-4040, staystudio6. com
UNION CITY
Econo Lodge 7410 Oakley Rd., 770-964-9999, econolodge. com
Magnuson Hotel Atlanta South 6840 Shannon Pkwy. S, 770-306-6067, 866-904-1309, magnusonhotels.com
Motel 6 Atlanta Airport 3860 Flat Shoals Rd., 770-969-0110, motel6.com

Quality Inn 6800 Shannon Way, 770-306-2677, qualityinn. com
Stay Express Inn & Suites Atlanta/Union City 6690 Shannon Pkwy., 770-3063800, 877-503-0954, seunioncity.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
ATLANTA: MIDTOWN
Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast 923 Piedmont Ave. NE, 404-881-0722, stonehurstplace.com
Sugar Magnolia B&B 804 Edgewood Ave. NE, 404-2220226, sugarmagnoliabb.com
Virginia Highland Bed & Breakfast, 630 Orme Cir. NE, 404-892-2735, virginiahighlandbb.com
C H AT TA H O O C H E E HILLS
La Hacienda Bed & Breakfast 5541 Cochran Mill Rd., 770-851-4422, lahaciendaatlanta.com
The Inn at Serenbe 10950 Hutcheson Ferry Rd., 770463-2610, serenbeinn.com
M A R I E T TA
Stanley House Inn 236 Church St., 770-426-1881, thestanleyhouse.com
Campgrounds and RV Parks
BUFORD
Shoal Creek CampgroundCOE 6300 Shadburn Ferry Rd., 678-482-0332, lakelanier. com
LITHIA SPRINGS
Sweetwater Creek State Park 1750 Mt. Vernon Rd., 770-732-5871, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/sweetwatercreek
M A R I E T TA
Atlanta-Marietta RV Resort Park 1031 Wylie Rd. SE, 770-427-6853, 877-727-5787, amrvresort.com
MCDONOUGH
Atlanta South RV Resort 281 Mt. Olive Rd., 770-957-2610, 800-788-0668, atlantasouthrvresort.com
STOCKBRIDGE
Panola Mountain State Park 2620 Hwy. 155 SW, 770-389-7801, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ panolamountain
STONE MOUNTAIN
Stone Mountain Park Campground 4003 Stonewall Jackson Dr., 770-498-5710, 800-385-9807, stonemountainpark.com

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A can't-miss stop for history buffs, the Classic South region welcomes visitors to sites from both the Revolutionary and the Civil wars. It also offers a number of heart-pounding activities, including climbing,
off-roading, and wakeboarding and water skiing on its many lakes.
By Anne e Thompson
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Downtown Crawfordville The 2009 film Get Low filled Crawfordville's historical main street with dirt to resemble a 1930s town. There Bill Murray, Sissy Spacek, and Lucas Black meet a local hermit, played by Robert Duvall, who decides to stage his own funeral party--while he's still alive.

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Heavy's Bar-B-Q Sweet Home Alabama turned this 'cue joint in Crawfordville into Stella's Roadhouse. (Remember the honky-tonk where Reese Witherspoon shoots pool and insults her friends?) Stella's sign still hangs outside, and tasty smoked pork is dished inside. The owners will show you their movie scrapbook if you ask nicely.

Sibley Mill The Wraith Chaser crew for Ghost Asylum, a Destination America TV show, spent a few nights in this historical Augusta mill recently. They just might have interacted with Maude Williams, the legendary ghost of a woman who was murdered in the weaving room in 1906.

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Cultural Powerhouses
Georgia's Classic South region is filled with fantastic museums that tell of the area's history, people, and culture.
In Sandersville, a stately two-story frame home served as General Sherman's headquarters in 1864 during his March to the Sea. The Brown House, built in 1855, showcases the lounge where Sherman would nap. The 1835 Washington Historical Museum in Washington also houses period furnishings and exhibits Civil War, African American, and Native American relics. Two of its quirkiest pieces are a gravy boat that once belonged to George Washington and a field desk at which Jefferson Davis once sat. Thomson's McDuffie Museum shares its area's history by recounting the visits of

naturalists William Bartram and John Muir, as well as tales of a lost colony of Quakers from the 1760s.
The Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History weaves a different story. The small museum occupies Laney's home near the original site of Augusta's Haines Normal and Industrial school, which Laney established in 1886. She also started Augusta's first kindergarten for black children and founded a nursing school for black women in Augusta.
Last, thanks to the Masters golf tournament, folks from all over the world descend upon Augusta in springtime but to learn why the city attracted golf's greats in the first place, visit the tournament's exhibit at the Augusta Museum of History. You'll also see exhibits about another Augusta icon-- musician James Brown.

Lucy Cra Laney Museum of Black History, Augusta

McDuffie Museum, Thomson

GET THE SHOT

WORD OF MOUTH
"Phinizy Swamp Nature Park is easily one of
my favorite spots to sit and think in Augusta.
#ExploreGeorgia"
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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Elijah Clark State Park
Photograph a replica of frontiersman Elijah Clark's 1780 homestead in Lincolnton, complete with recreated furniture.

2.
Ogeechee River Car Museum
Whether you snap pics of a 1955
turquoise T-bird or a 1964 candy-apple GTO, you'll rev up your shots at this collection in Jewell--
which also has a thing for Elvis, thank
you very much.

3.
Moremill Grist Mill
Stand on Shoulderbone Creek Bridge
near Sparta to capture this three-
story mill built around 1800 at the site of a peace treaty between Georgia and the Creek Indians.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR



April 15, 2017
If you're in the mood for a street party, Southland Jubilee in Greensboro offers a full day of good times. The event features food, dancing, an agricultural exhibit with a pe ing zoo, and four blocks of vintage cars--as well as tasty red-velvet funnel cake.

May 6, 2017
The blues sound an inspiring chord at the Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival in Thomson. Blind Willie, born here in 1901, wrote such famous songs as "Statesboro Blues." A full day of concerts honors his legacy.

May 6, 2017
Swainsboro's Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo celebrates the region's dominant natural resource: timber. With lumberjack shows and Civil War reenactments, the festival commemorates the area's rich past, including a tradition of se ing world records in "tree si ing."

May 2627, 2017
Spend Memorial Day weekend in Evans tapping your toes to banjos and feasting on barbecue at Banjo-B-Que. Don't miss the pig race or the high-spirited barbecue cookoff.

Sept. 1517, 2017
You don't have to leave Georgia to see cultures from around the world. Arts in the Heart of Augusta offers a Global Village Center with ethnic food and booths celebrating Augusta's diverse heritage. You'll also enjoy the Parade of Nations, plenty of performances, and a fine arts market.

Oct. 14, 2017
Much of the world's kaolin, a white clay used to produce both porcelain and rockets, comes from Sandersville. So it's no surprise that the town's Kaolin Festival is a big event. The sixty-year-old celebration includes a mine tour, the Miss Kaolin pageant, and plenty of homemade goodies.

Oct. 14, 2017
Step into another era at the Mule Day-Southern Heritage Festival in Washington. Reenactors stage Confederate and Revolutionary War encampments and also offer primitive cra demonstrations. Plus, you'll get to meet the fest's namesake mules-- big ears and all.

Nov. 11, 2017
The Sportsman's Festival in Warrenton is all about the outdoors. Check out the hunting exhibits, the AllAmerican Lumberjack Show, and the big buck contest. There's even a turkey shoot for marksmen looking to bring a big bird home for dinner.

Nov. 18, 2017
Learn how to make fresh syrup from sugarcane at the fourth annual Sugarcane Festival at George L. Smith State Park in Twin City. Come hungry for turkey legs, fried gator, and funnel cakes. Plan to take some syrup and fresh-ground cornmeal home.

Dec. 2, 2017
There's nothing quite like a small-town Christmas celebration. Lincolnton's Holidays in Olde Lincoln Towne delivers a day full of shopping and dining specials. It closes out with a Holiday Parade with floats, classic cars, a marching band, antique tractors, wagons, and plenty of Christmas characters.

Festival Hall, Greensboro
On the Artsy Side
The towns in Georgia's Classic South region are filled with galleries, studios, and performing arts houses. Look to LithaMoon Gallery in Greensboro and MAC on Main in Thomson for affordable pieces by local and regional artists. They create works using an astounding array of materials, from wood, canvas, and clay to bronze, glass, and fiber. In Augusta, take a walk down Broad Street to visit the galleries, working studios, and specialty shops along Artists Row. You'll discover a symphony of colors and styles and find something for every budget.
Not in the market for art? Browse Augusta's museums instead. The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art houses a visual arts school and gallery in a historical residence that's a work of art in its own right (the 1818 Federal Style building features a floating spiral staircase). Morris Museum of Art on Augusta's Riverwalk holds more than 5,000 pieces of Southern art from the late 1800s to the present.
Art happens onstage too. Festival Hall, Greensboro's 1939 WPA building, has emerged as a vibrant platform for musical and dramatic productions. And in Augusta, the historical Imperial Theatre--built as a vaudeville house in 1918--hosts live concerts, musicals, and movies.
Imperial Theatre, Augusta

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Many important historical sites remain untouched in Georgia's Classic South region. Walk through 200 years of history at Callaway Plantation in
Washington (pictured), or visit the Waynesboro Ice Plant in Waynesboro to catch a glimpse of the city during the 1900s. Witness the legacy
of Georgia's Revolutionary War hero, George Walton, at the Meadow Garden Historic Farm House in Augusta; while you're in town, take a tour
of President Woodrow Wilson's Boyhood Home.
KIDS CORNER

SECRET LANDMARK
Warthen Old Jail may look like a tiny wooden outhouse, but it's actually Georgia's first wooden jail, built in 1784. U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr was imprisoned here in 1807.

Adventure Crossing, Augusta
Durhamtown Off Road Resort,
Union Point

Active Climbing, Grovetown

Linton Park Splash Pad, Sandersville

Adventure Crossing Switch on your kids' active bu on at this indoor and outdoor park in Augusta. They can hunt and chase each other in the multi-level laser tag arena inside, and race and compete on the go-kart tracks outside (there are batting cages and mini golf too!).
Active Climbing Budding athletes build confidence at this amazing climbing gym in Grovetown that challenges with rock climbing and the exciting sport of bouldering. Bonus: There's a full-sized ninja obstacle course.
Durhamtown Off Road Resort Rent an ATV, dirt bike, or rock crawler to get good and muddy while rolling across 150 miles of trails at this Union Point park. Don't forget to bring along an a achable helmet camera to capture speeding family memories.
Linton Park Splash Pad Tots love to chill out in this splashtastic Sandersville park. There's a spot for youngsters to stage mock ba les with water cannons while teens and adults challenge each other on the adjacent disc golf course.

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Appling
International Disc Golf Center The world's premier destination for the sport of disc golf. Facilities include three championship 18-hole courses. 3828 Dogwood Ln., 706-261-6342, pdga.com/idgc
Mistletoe State Park On 71,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park offers fishing, boat ramps, a beach, and hiking and biking trails. 3725 Mistletoe Rd., 706-541-0321, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/mistletoe
Augusta
Augusta Arsenal at Augusta University Many buildings on this university campus are former arsenal structures that serviced Federal and Confederate governments. 2500 Walton Way, 706-737-1405, augusta. edu/pamplin/hist-anth-phil/ campushistory.php
Augusta Aviation, Inc. Take a 30-minute tour over Clarks Hill Lake and Augusta right at sunset. 1775 Highland Ave., 706-733-8970, augustaaviation.com

Augusta Canal National Heritage Area Explore the historic Augusta Canal by guided Petersburg boat tour, or walk, bike, canoe, or kayak along the waterway. 1450 Greene St., Ste. 400, 706-823-0440, augustacanal.com
Augusta Canal Petersburg Boat Tours Guided tours of the Augusta Canal via replica Petersburgstyle cargo boat. View wildlife and history along the canal. 1450 Greene St., Ste. 400, Enterprise Mill, 706-823-0440, augustacanal. com/boat-tours.php
Augusta GreenJackets Baseball Root for Augusta's home team, the Class A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, April until September. 78 Milledge Rd., 706-736-7889, greenjacketsbaseball.com
The Lucy Cra Laney Museum of Black History A small house museum that was the former home of Miss Lucy Cra Laney, founder of the first black school in Augusta. 1116 Phillips St., 706-724-3576, lucycra laneymuseum.com

Meadow Garden Home of Declaration of Independence signer George Walton, this pre-1791 farmhouse is the town's oldest documented home. 1320 Independence Dr., 706-724-4174, historicmeadowgarden.org
Morris Museum of Art Devoted to the art and artists of the American South, the museum's collection spans the Colonial era to the present. 1 Tenth St., 706-7247501, themorris.org

Phinizy Swamp Nature Park Visit 1,150 acres of wetlands, swamps, nature trails, and observation decks where a variety of wildlife can be spo ed. 1858 Lock and Dam Rd., 706-828-2109, phinizycenter.org
Augusta Riverwalk Stroll along multilevel walkways by the Savannah River to museums, parks, playgrounds, and gardens. Between 6th & 10th St., 706821-1754, augustaga.gov/292/ riverwalk
Crawfordville
A.H. Stephens State Park Visit a Confederate museum and an 1875 home, and enjoy boating, fishing, and equestrian trails. 456 Alexander St. NW, 706-456-2602, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ ahstephens
Dearing
White Hills Lavender & Herb Farm Wander the gardens of organic herbs, a end workshops, and browse the gi shop with fresh and dried herbs, teas, and more. 1419 Fort Creek Rd., 706-5955081, whitehillsherbs.com
Greensboro
Greene County Historical Society Museum This historic 52-room museum hosts a collection of artifacts, photographs, and manuscripts. 201 E. Greene St., 706-453-7534, visitlakeoconee.com/greene-countyhistorical-society-museum
Historic Scull Shoals Mill Village Scull Shoals is a historic recreation area in the Oconee National Forest with archaeological sites, trails, and picnic areas. Forest Service Rd. 1234, 706-4530380, scullshoals.org

Harlem
The Laurel & Hardy Museum of Harlem An array of original Laurel and Hardy memorabilia, comedic photo ops, movies, and a gi shop. 250 N. Louisville St., 706-556-0401, 888-288-9108, laurelandhardymuseum.com
Keysville
Bugs Gourd Farm Stop by the farm and choose from a large selection of gourds. 9845 Hwy. 88 E, 706-547-2724, thebugsgourdfarm.com
Lincolnton
Elijah Clark State Park Go fishing, boating, and swimming on Clarks Hill Lake; play mini golf, hike, and see a replica of a log cabin from the 1700s. 2959 McCormick Hwy., 706-359-3458, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/elijahclark
Millen
Magnolia Springs State Park Stroll a boardwalk spanning the crystal clear springs, bike miles of trails, and see the site of Civil War prison Camp Lawton. 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr., 478-982-1660, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/magnoliasprings
Mitchell
Hamburg State Park A fishing pier and boat ramp offer access to Hamburg Lake, and the water-powered gristmill grinds corn during special events. 6071 Hamburg State Park Rd., 478-552-2393, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/hamburg
Sparta
Courson's Winery Featuring 14 traditional Southern wines, plus locally cra ed products. Hours may vary seasonally. 2623 GA Hwy. 22, 706-444-0616, visitgeorgiawineries.com/item/ coursons-winery
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Thomson
McDuffie Museum Learn about McDuffie County's history through programs, exhibits, and activities, and see traveling exhibits. 121 Main St., 706-595-9923, mcduffiemuseum.com
McTell's 12-String Strut Explore 7-foot-tall replicas of 12-string Stella guitars designed by local artists. Honors legacy of Blind Willie McTell. 149 Main St., 706-597-1000, mctells12stringstrut.com

Twin City
George L. Smith State Park This park has a covered bridge and mill, a lake with thick stands of cypress and tupelo trees, boat rental, and trails. 371 George L. Smith State Park Rd., 478-763-2759, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/georgelsmith
Mill Pond Kayak, LLC Guided 2.5-hour kayak tours of the 412-acre cypress-lined Watson Mill Pond at George L. Smith State Park. 313 Fi h Ave., 478-299-6616, millpondkayak.com

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Augusta Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.823.6600, 800.726.0243, visitaugusta. com
Burke County Chamber 706.554.5451, burkechamber. org
Columbia County Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.447.7677, 866.391.7677, columbiacountyitshere.com
Glascock County Visitors Center 706-598-2671, glascockcountyga.com
Greene County Tourism 706.453.0380, visitlakeoconee.com
Jefferson County Chamber 478.625.8134, jeffersoncounty. org
Jenkins County Chamber 478.982.5595, jenkinscountyga.com

Lincolnton-Lincoln County Chamber 706.359.7970, lincolncountyga.org
Oglethorpe County Chamber 706.743.3113, oglethorpecofc.org
Swainsboro-Emanuel County Chamber 478.237.6426, emanuelchamber.org
Thomson-McDuffie County Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.597.1000, exploremcduffiecounty.com
Warren County Chamber 706.465.9604, warrencountyga.com
Washington County Chamber 478.552.3288, washingtoncounty-ga.com
Wrightsville-Johnson County Chamber 478.864.7200, wrightsville-johnsoncounty.com
REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
When you're here and need more information, these certified locations have staff

trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.
Augusta Visitor Information Center 560 B Reynolds St., Augusta, GA 30901, 706.724.4067, 877.284.8782
Savannah Rapids Visitor Information Center 3300 Evans-To-Locks Rd., Martinez, GA 30907, 706.868.3373
Washington-Wilkes Welcome Center 22B West Sq., Washington, GA 30673, 706.678.5111, washingtonwilkes.org
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Located at Georgia's east Interstate 20 gateway, stop here for Georgia travel information.
Augusta I-20 West, GA/ SC Line, Augusta, GA 30917, 706.737.1446

GEORGIA STATE PARKS

Movers and shakers. World-changers and music makers. Here, you can set new standards and
shake things up.

Boyhood Home of President Woodrow Wilson
Augusta Museum of History

VISITAUGUSTA.COM/EXPLOREGEORGIA James Brown Statue, Broad Street

Lucy Craft Laney Museum of Black History

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A Slice of Southern Heaven!

#VisitThomsonGA Historic Downtown with Shopping & Dining Local History Museum Art Gallery Lavender Farm Tours

CROSSROADS OF THE SOUTH
Visit Swainsboro in Emanuel County In the triangle of Augusta, Savannah, and Macon.

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Create your ideal film-inspired road trip, snag the perfect on-location selfie and tour filming locations with the locals at ExploreGeorgia.org/Film.

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Sturgis Vineyards Family-owned and -operated vineyard commi ed to providing fresh, high-quality muscadine grapes. 56 Sturgis Vineyard Rd., 478-763-2516, visitgeorgiawineries.com/ item/sturgis-vineyards
Union Point
Durhamtown Off Road Resort Resort with sporting clay course, fishing, paintball, ATV riding, archery range, pistol and rifle range, camping, and cabins. 2350 Randolph Church Rd., 706622-4108, durhamtown.com
Washington
Callaway Plantation Step back in time and see how life on a plantation was lived in the 1800s. Call to plan your group tour today. 2160 Lexington Rd., 706-6787060, historyofwilkes.org/ sites-callaway.html

Ke le Creek Ba lefield On Feb. 14, 1779, an important ba le between the British and Patriot forces forever broke the British stronghold on Georgia. Warhill Rd., 706-678-5111, nps. gov/nr/feature/july/2011/Ke le_ Creek_Ba lefield.htm
Robert Toombs House Historic Site Tour the home of Confederate leader Robert Toombs. View Toombs's family furniture and Civil War displays. 216 E. Robert Toombs Ave., 706-678-2226, gastateparks.org/rober oombshouse
Washington Historical Museum Tells the story of the area with prominent collections of Civil War and Indian artifacts. 308 E. Robert Toombs Ave., 706-6782105, historyofwilkes.org/siteshistoricalmuseum.html
Wrightsville
Woods-N-Water Experience a trip of a lifetime in Georgia with a full line of guided or self-guided hunting and fishing packages. 438 Kyzer Rd., 478864-9108, woodsnwaterinc.com

Durhamtown Off Road Resort, Union Point

DURHAMTOWN OFF ROAD RESORT

Modern vision meets classic style. Imagination takes center stage. Here, our spirit will move you.

Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival

Artists Row

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Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art

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Hotels & Motels
A U G U STA America's Best Inn & Suites 954 Fifth St., 706-8261616, americasbestinndowntown.com Augusta Marriott Hotel at the Convention Center 2 Tenth St., 706-722-8900, 866-316-5958, marriott. com/agsmc Baymont Inn & Suites Augusta Fort Gordon 2155 Gordon Hwy., 706-737-2300, 877-410-6667, baymontinns.com Baymont Inn & Suites Augusta Riverwatch 2905 Riverwest Dr., 706-733-5900, 800-337-0550, baymontinns.com/hotel/17812 Baymont Inn & Suites Augusta West 629 NW Frontage Rd., 706-855-6060, 800-337-0550, baymontinns.com Candlewood Suites 1080 Claussen Rd., 706-7333300, 877-424-2449, ihg.com/candlewood Clarion Suites 3038 Washington Rd., 706-868-1800, clarionhotel.com Comfort Inn & Suites - Gordon Hwy. 2121 Noland Connector, 706-736-6100, 877-424-6423, comfortinn.com Comfort Suites 2911 River-west Dr., 706-434-2540, 800-424-6423, comfortsuites.com Country Hearth Inn & Suites 2182 Gordon Hwy., 706312-7000, 888-443-2784, countryhearth.com Country Inn & Suites 103 Sherwood Dr., 706-736-8988, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com Courtyard by Marriott 1045 Stevens Creek Rd., 706737-3737, 800-399-7621, marriott.com Days Inn Augusta/Wheeler Rd. 3654 Wheeler Rd., 706-868-8610, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 2651 Perimeter Pkwy., 706-855-8100, 800-222-8733, doubletree3.hilton.com
Explore Historic Waynesboro
Quaint Downtown Shops Delicious Eateries Historic Sites
Unique Year-Round Special Events "A Playground for All Ages"
www.burkechamber.org 706-554-5451

Econo Lodge Augusta/ Downtown 1103 15th St., 706-724-5560, 877-424-6423, econolodge.com
Econo Lodge Fort Gordon 2051 Gordon Hwy., 706-738-6565, 877-424-6423, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Augusta-Washington Rd. 3028-B Washington Rd., 706-738-4567, 800-426-7866, hiaugusta.com
Hampton Inn Augusta/Gordon Hwy. 2171 Gordon Hwy., 706-396-5500, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1065 Stevens Creek Rd., 706-739-9990, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Augusta Downtown 444 Broad St., 706922-1414, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Holiday Inn Express Augusta North 1073 Stevens Creek Rd., 706-396-3000, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Home2 Suites by Hilton 3606 Exchange Ln., 706-733-8787, 877-646-6302, home2suites3. hilton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton 1049 Stevens Creek Rd., 706738-3131, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Hyatt Place 160 Mason McKnight Jr. Pkwy., 706-396-4040, 800-340-2947, augusta.place. hyatt.com
Jameson Suites 1062 Claussen Rd., 706-733-4656, jamesonsuitesaugusta.com
La Quinta Inn 3020 Washington Rd., 706-733-2660, 800-5315900, laquintaaugusta.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Augusta Riverwatch 2909 River West Dr., 706-481-8010, 800-337-0050, microtelinn.com
The Partridge Inn Augusta, Curio Collection by Hilton 2110 Walton Way, 706-737-8888, 800-476-6888, curiocollection3. hilton.com
Quality Inn & Suites 1052 Claussen Rd., 706-737-5550, 877424-6423, qualityinn.com
Quality Inn Medical Center Area 1455 Walton Way, 706-722-2224, 877-424-6423, qualityinn.com
Ramada Augusta Downtown Hotel and Conference Center 640 Broad St., 706-722-5541, 800-854-9517, ramada.com
Ramada Limited Augusta/Near Fort Gordon 2154 Gordon Hwy., 706-733-8115, 800-854-9517, ramada.com
Residence Inn 1116 Marks Church Rd., 706-288-1900, marriott.com
Sheraton Augusta Hotel 1069 Stevens Creek Rd., 706-3961000, sheratonaugusta.com
Sleep Inn 1050 Claussen Rd., 706-738-7473, sleepinn.com
Staybridge Suites 2540 Center West Pkwy., 706-733-0000, 888465-4329, ihg.com/staybridge

Super 8 3026 Washington Rd., 706-364-7302, 800-454-3213, super8.com
Super 8 Augusta / Fort Gordon Area 2137 Gordon Hwy., 706-7385018, 800-454-3213, super8.com
Travelodge 3039 Washington Rd., 706-868-6930, 800-5254055, travelodge.com
West Bank Inn 2904 Washington Rd., 706-733-1724, westbankinn.net
Wingate by Wyndham Augusta/Fort Gordon 2123 Noland Connector, 706-729-1616, wingatehotels.com
GREENSBORO
Holiday Lodge 2470 Old Eatonton Rd., 706-753-7300, holidaylodgega.com
Jameson Inn 2252 S. Main St., 706-453-9135, 855-537-4138, jamesoninns.com
GROVETOWN
Americas Best Value Inn Augusta/Fort Gordon 4324 Belair Frontage Rd., 706-860-8840, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Augusta West 452 Park West Dr., 706-651-9100, 800-780-7234, bestwestern.com
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Fort Gordon 4071 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., 706-496-3579, 877-424-6423, comfortinnandsuitesaugustaga.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Augusta West 4081 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., 706-860-1610, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 4049 Jimmy Dyess Pkwy., 706-228-1990, 800-337-0202, hawthorn.com
Holiday Inn Augusta West I-20 441 Park West Dr., 706-3964600, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinn
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Augusta West - Fort Gordon Area 4087 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., 706-860-8223, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Home2 Suites by Hilton Grovetown Augusta Area 903 Husk Box Way, 706-251-9100, home2suites3.hilton.com
Howard Johnson Inn AugustaFort Gordon 4045 Jimmie Dyess Pkwy., 706-922-3450, 800-2215801, hojo.com
Jameson Inn - Grovetown 461 Park West Dr., 706-855-9111, jamesoninn.com
Quality Inn at Fort Gordon 4073 Jimmy Dyess Pkwy., 706-855-2088, 877-424-6423, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn & Suites Augusta West 4328 Frontage Rd., 706-2283031, 800-733-7244, redroof.com
Super 8 Augusta Ft. Gordon Belair 456 Park West Dr., 706-3961600, 800-454-3213, super8.com
Travelodge Inn & Suites Grovetown Augusta 459 Park West Dr., 706-651-9479, travelodge.com

LINCOLNTON
The Cullars Inn 140 Elm St., 706359-6161, thecullarsinn.com
MARTINEZ
Georgia Inn Augusta 434 S. Belair Rd., 706-868-9499, georgiainnaugusta.com
SANDERSVILLE
Executive Inn & Suites 508 S. Harris St., 478-553-1414, executiveinnga.com
Knights Inn 128 Commerce St., 478-553-0393, knightsinn.com
Villa South Motor Inn 725 S. Harris St., 478-552-1234, villasouthmotorinn.com
S WA I N S B O R O
Best Western Bradford Inn 688 S. Main St., 478-237-2400, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Days Inn & Suites 108 Alice Cir., 478-237-9099, daysinn.com
THOMSON
Comfort Inn & Suites 1893 Washington Rd. NW, 706-595-6500, 800-424-6423, comfortinn.com
Econo Lodge 130 N. Seymour Dr., 706-595-7144, 800-424-6423, choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn 1702 Washington Rd., 706-595-5300, 800-486-1266, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
White Columns Inn 1890 Washington Rd., 706-595-8000, whitecolumnsinn.com
WA S H I N GTO N
The Fitzpatrick Hotel 16 W. Square, 706-678-5900, thefitzpatrickhotel.com
Red Land Motel 1241 Lincolnton Rd., 706-678-3225, redlandmotel.com
WAY N E S B O R O
Hampton Inn 235 Peachtree St., 706-558-4190, hamptoninn3.hilton. com
Liberty Inn 225 S. Liberty St., 706554-9941, libertyinnwaynesboroga. com
Quality Inn 1436 N. Liberty St., 706-437-0500, 877-242-6423, qualityinn.com
Resorts, Lodgings & Plantations
GREENSBORO
Reynolds Lake Oconee 5741 Lake Oconee Pkwy., 706-467-3151, 800800-5250, reynoldslakeoconee. com
The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee 1 Lake Oconee Trail, 706-467-0600, 800-241-3333, ritzcarlton.com/reynolds
S WA I N S B O R O
Flat Creek Lodge Fishing and Hunting Resort and Spa 367 Bishop Chapel Church Rd., 478237-3474, 877-352-8273, flatcreeklodge.com
TENNILLE
Oconee Ridge 12834 Hwy. 68 S, 478-232-2559, oconeeridge.com

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WA S H I N GTO N Pope Plantation 1357 Lundburg Rd., 706-318-5389, popeplantation.com
WRIGHTSVILLE Woods-N-Water 438 Kyzer Rd., 478-864-9108, woodsnwaterinc.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
ARNOLDSVILLE Fair Havens Plantation 75 Old Edwards Rd., 706-2088900, fairhavensplantation.com
A U G U STA Queen Anne Inn 406 Greene St., 706-723-0045, queenanneinnaugusta.com
C R AW F O R D The Chicken Coop Bed 'n Breakfast 1030 Athens Rd., 706-743-3142, thechickencoopbedand-breakfast.com
GREENSBORO Goodwin Manor Bed & Breakfast 306 S. Main St., 706-4536218, goodwinmanor.com
HARLEM Red Oak Manor 410 N. Louisville St., 706-556-8222, redoakmanor.com

MIDVILLE
Cypress Inn Bed & Breakfast 1643 Wadley Coleman Lake Rd., 478-589-7950, cypressinnbandb.com
S WA I N S B O R O
Coleman House Inn 323 N. Main St., 478-237-9100, colemanhouseinn.com
The Edenfield House 426 W. Church St., 478237-3007, 855-553-0555, edenfieldhouse.com
WA S H I N GTO N
Hunter-Finnell House Bed & Breakfast Inn 217 Lexington Ave., 706-678-7953, sites. google.com/site/hunterfinnellhouse
WAY N E S B O R O
Wisteria Hall Bed & Breakfast 824 Myrick St., 706-4371323, wisteriahall.com
Cabins & Cottages
APPLING
Mistletoe State Park 3725 Mistletoe Rd., 706-541-0321, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/mistletoe
C R AW F O R DV I L L E
A.H. Stephens State Park 456 Alexander St. NW, 706-456-2602, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ ahstephens

LINCOLNTON
Elijah Clark State Park 2959 McCormick Hwy., 706-3593458, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/elijahclark
Soap Creek Marina Retreat and Family Campground 3000 Soap Creek Lodge Rd., 706-359-4100, soapcreekmarina.com
MILLEN
Magnolia Springs State Park 1053 Magnolia Springs Dr., 478-982-1660, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/magnoliasprings
TWIN CITY
George L. Smith State Park 371 George L. Smith State Park Rd., 478-763-2759, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/georgelsmith
UNION POINT
Durhamtown Off Road Resort 2350 Randolph Church Rd., 706-622-4108, durhamtown.com
Campgrounds & RV Parks
APPLING
Petersburg Campground 3998 Petersburg Rd., 706-5419464, recreation.gov

Ridge Road Campground 5886 Ridge Rd., 706-541-0282, recreation.gov
Wildwood Park 3780 Dogwood Ln., 706-541-0586, columbiacountyga.gov
DEARING
McDuffie Public Fishing Area Campground 4695 Fish Hatchery Rd., 706-595-1684, gofishgeorgia.com/pfa/ mcduffie
GREENSBORO
Lake Oconee/Greensboro KOA 2541 Carey Station Rd., 706-453-4505, 800-562-2132, koa.com/campgrounds/lakeoconee
Old Salem Park 1530 Old Salem Rd., 706-467-2850, georgiapower.com/in-yourcommunity/lakes-and-recreation/east/camping-east-ga. cshtml
Parks Ferry Recreation Area 1491 Parks Mill Rd., 706-453-4308, georgiapower. com/in-your-community/ lakes-and-recreation/east/ camping-east-ga.cshtml
LINCOLNTON
Bussey Point Recreation Area Double Branches Rd., 864-333-1100, 800-533-3478, sas.usace.army.mil

Clay Hill Campground 5701 Clay Hill Rd., 706-359-7495, lcgagov.org/clay-hill-campground.html
MITCHELL
Hamburg State Park 6071 Hamburg State Park Rd., 478-552-2393, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ hamburg
THOMSON
Big Hart Campground 5258 Washington Rd. NE, 706-595-8613, 800-533-3478, recreation.gov
Raysville Campground 6489 Lincolnton Rd. NE, 706-5956759, raysvillecampground. com
TIGNALL
Broad River Campground 8181 Elberton Hwy., 706-3592053, 800-533-3478, lcgagov. org/broad-river-campground. html
Hesters Ferry Campground 1864 Graball Rd., 706-3592746, lcgagov.org/hestersferry-campground.html
WAY N E S B O R O
Plant Vogtle Campground 3587 Hancock Landing, 706833-1233, plantvogtlecampground.com

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Georgia's Coast region is known for more than its pristine beaches, fresh seafood, and charming seaside towns. This beautiful area also boasts diverse wildlife and the storied history of Georgia's first capital, Savannah. Whether you're strolling under live oaks draped with Spanish moss or shopping in
eclectic boutiques, you'll no doubt fall in love with this region's timeless appeal.
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Downtown Brunswick The Ben Affleck movie Live by Night was shot on the Georgia coast. Brunswick's Newcastle Street shows up in the crime drama starring Affleck, Sienna Miller, Zoe Saldana, Chris Cooper, and Elle Fanning. Filming took place on Tybee Island and Fort Pulaski as well.

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Savannah History Museum The famous bench where Tom Hanks sat while portraying Forrest Gump is now on display in the Savannah History Museum. In the film Forrest Gump, Forrest told his life story to whomever would sit a spell with him on that bench in Savannah's Chippewa Square.

Friendly Express #74 Darien's li le quick stop on U.S. 17 has a big scene in Magic Mike XXL. As the main characters take a road trip to a convention, they make a pit stop here. Joe Manganiello's character, Richie, practices some slick dance moves to impress a bored cashier.

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Pathways to the Past
Follow a number of trails along Georgia's Coast to discover the centuries-old history of this storied region. The St. Marys History Walk outlines the saga of St. Marys and Cumberland Island in twenty-four interpretive panels situated on a looping footpath. As you gaze at the golden marsh grasses, you are drawn back to the 1500s, when Timucua Indians lived here. As the breeze stirs the trees, you can almost hear whispered stories.
Over in Riceboro, the local Geechee communities have kept their Baptismal Trail a holy place. A secluded pool of water was used for Christian baptism of enslaved people and their descendants from the 1840s until the early 1940s. The site features a boardwalk with placards describing its significance.
Download an app for the Coastal

Bryan Heritage Trail on your smartphone, then drive around Richmond Hill to experience the history of the area. Imagine life before the Europeans arrived at a sixteenth-century Guale Indian village site. The trail also leads to sites protected by Oglethorpe against possible Spanish attack, as well as to an antebellum rice plantation ravaged by General Sherman during the Civil War. The twentieth-century stops tell

Fort King George, Darien

the story of Henry Ford's many contributions to the

region.

Finally, be sure to

visit the region's forts,

some of which pro-

tected British-controlled

Georgia from Span-

ish attack. Begin with

Fort Pulaski National

Monument, the region's

northernmost fort, then

travel south to Richmond Hill's Fort

McAllister, which showcases a Confeder-

ate earthwork fortification. From there,

head to Fort Morris near Midway, then

to Fort King George in Darien, a British

outpost from 1721 to 1736. The Spanish

and British clashed at St. Simons's Fort

Frederica National Monument in

1742, with General James Oglethorpe

keeping it in British hands.

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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Cumberland Island National Seashore
Don't miss photographing the ruins of the Dungeness mansion on Cumberland
Island. The house burned in 1959, and today only the walls remain, blasted by sun and sand and punctuated by ivy.

2.
Ossabaw Island
Take pictures in the shade of Ossabaw's maritime forest early
in the day, when birdsong and golden rays fill the air and long-limbed live oaks, leather-leafed magnolias, and towering cabbage palms create a lush panorama.

3.
Dri wood Beach
Photograph the tree
skeletons that form a silvery la icework on this desolate beach, located on the north end of Jekyll
Island.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Feb. 25, 2017
Laissez les bons temps rouler at the annual Mardi Gras Festival in St. Marys. A blend of family events--a 5K run, arts and cra s booths, and a
pet parade--during the day are capped by an adults-only nigh ime ball.

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The coastal village of Darien swells during the Blessing of the Fleet weekend, thanks to an art show, car show, parade, and lively nigh ime entertainment. The event culminates with Sunday's blessing of the shrimp boats, the largest fleet on the East Coast.

June 1618, 2017
Sea Island's Southern Grown celebrates all things Southern--and, of course, that begins and ends with food. Top personalities in cuisine and spirits stage instructional sessions at this festival that also features homegrown music and storytelling.

Sept. 2, 2017
Dig into a mess of fried fish at the Catfish Festival in downtown Kingsland. You'll also enjoy a magic show, concerts, an excursion train ride, and of course, Southern fried catfish, hushpuppies, coleslaw, and iced tea. The event closes with a nigh ime parade led by Cecil the Catfish.

Sept. 1517, 2017
Spend a day on the coast during Jekyll Island's Shrimp & Grits Festival. There's ample family-friendly entertainment, with live music, a kids zone, cooking competitions, wildlife demonstrations, and chefs dishing up a taste of the sea.

Sept. 23, 2017
Hinesville pigs out at Blues & BBQ! Booths dishing up smoked pork keep bellies full, while live blues music keeps toes tapping. Think you can make good 'cue too? Sign up to participate in the cook-off.
Oct. 7, 2017
At the Okefenokee Festival in Folkston, you'll find a car show, live entertainment, and arts and cra s booths, plus lots of tasty dishes-- including fried gator tail.

Oct. 2022, 2017
Come hungry to the Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival in Richmond Hill. Fresh shrimp, crab, flounder, grouper, and mahi mahi are the featured dishes, cooked every way you can imagine. Save room for the event's famous peach cobbler.



Oct. 28Nov. 4, 2017
Award-winning filmmakers and students alike take the marquee at the Savannah College of Art and Design's premier event, the Savannah Film Festival. When you're not at a movie, a end special lectures and workshops devoted to the cherished art of moviemaking.

Nov. 24Dec. 27, 2017
During the Okefenokee Swamp Park Annual Light Show in Waycross, thousands of lights illuminate parts of the Great Okefenokee Swamp. They're best enjoyed during a sparkling journey on the Lady Suwannee train.

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston
Eyes on the Sky
Georgia's tangled network of rivers,
marshes, and barrier islands offers a lovely habitat for birds, and the Colonial Coast Birding Trail strings together eighteen sites ideal for spotting them. With more than 330 avian species that visit or live here regularly, you'll have no trouble spying one with your naked eye--though binoculars will aid closer inspection.
Don't miss Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, an abandoned WWII army airfield near Riceboro. A driving trail puts you in the middle of the sanctuary, which provides man-made nesting structures for wood storks; the best time to view them, as well as egrets, herons, anhingas, and other waders, is May and June.
Jekyll Island boasts three remarkable birding sites. The Causeway allows you to seek out denizens of the marsh, as shorebirds flock here at low tide and nesting ospreys line the shores. On the north end of Jekyll, you can see American oystercatchers skimming the sound, as well as rafts of scoters and scaup at sea. The south end of Jekyll hosts nesting gulls on the beach.
Over at Crooked River State Park near St. Marys, the habitats--pinewoods, salt marshes, maritime forests--hold shore and wading birds, raptors, waterfowl, and songbirds. Look for warblers spring and fall and nesting osprey spring and summer. (Listen and watch for painted buntings in spring and summer, too.) The tabby ruins of the 1825 McIntosh Sugar Works Mill are ideal for sighting gopher tortoise and armadillos.
And at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge's vast peat bog of seventy islands near Folkston, you'll find habitats for more than 200 species of birds. It's a great place to see a dancing sand crane, America's tallest bird.

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Georgia's Coast region is home to a number of lighthouses worth a visit. Scale 178 steps to the top of the 1916 Tybee Island Lighthouse (pictured), then wind up 129 stairs to the summit of St. Simons Island's 1872-era light. Climb the refurbished spiral staircase inside Sapelo Island's 1902 pillar, which was once lit by whale oil. And though it isn't open to the public, Savannah's Old Harbor Light on East Bay Street is worth checking out; the 1858 lens was refurbished and re-lit in 2001.

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Surf Lagoon Water Park, Pooler
Folkston Funnel Platform, Folkston

Lady Jane Shrimp Boat, Brunswick
Blackshear GeoTour, Blackshear

KIDS CORNER

SECRET LANDMARK
So peaceful are the grounds surrounding Ebenezer Creek, you'd never guess it's where hundreds of freed black slaves drowned while trying to escape Confederate troops during the Civil War. A marker in Springfield details the tragic events.

Surf Lagoon Water Park Beat the heat by le ing the kiddos slide and splash their way to a cool time at this seasonal park in Pooler. Four four-story slides thrill adrenaline seekers, while the lazy river and zero-entry beaches provide quiet spots. Li le tykes have dedicated splish-splash areas too.
Lady Jane Shrimp Boat Take the family on a two-hour shrimp boat ride around the Marshes of Glynn. This Brunswick vessel trawls the estuaries while an on-board biologist explains the importance of each catch to the ecosystem, whether you net small sharks, crabs, fish, or shrimp.
Folkston Funnel Platform Step onto this viewing platform in Folkston to watch an active railroad at work. An average of sixty trains roll through each day, carrying coal, phosphate, grain, molten sulfur, and automobiles. An active scanner broadcasts the engineers' conversations as they pass.
Blackshear GeoTour Go on a geographical treasure hunt in Blackshear! More than fi y geocaches invite adventuring--all you need is a GPS device or smartphone. Coordinates lead to locations with hidden caches; when you find one, sign the log and return the cache to its hiding place for the next seeker.

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Blackshear
Blackshear Geo Tour Search for more than 50 geocaches in Blackshear and Pierce County and earn rewards. 318 Taylor St., 912449-7000, be erhometownblackshear.org/blacksheargeocaching-challenge-.html
Bloomingdale
O awa Farms This third-generation, family-owned farm offers U-pick fields in season. 702 Bloomingdale Rd., 912-7483035, o awafarms.com
Brunswick
Earth Day Nature Trail Take a self-guided tour through two marsh hammocks and a salt marsh flat with views of the ocean and an observation tower. One Conservation Way, 912-264-7218, coastalgadnr.org/eo/trail

Emerald Princess II Casino and Dinner Cruises Enjoy a buffet, dancing, live entertainment, and gambling. One Emerald Princess Dr., 912-265-3558, 800-842-0115, emeraldprincesscasino.com
Hildreth Charters Take a family inshore or offshore fishing trip, dolphin watching or sightseeing tour, or sunset cruise from St. Simons Island. 477 Midway Cir., 912-617-1980, georgiacharterfishing.com
Lady Jane Shrimpin' Excursions Board the 49-passenger shrimping boat with airconditioned cabins for an exciting, hands-on cruise through protected waters. 1200-B Glynn Ave., 912-2655711, shrimpcruise.com

Cumberland Island
Cumberland Island National Seashore Explore 9,800 acres of wilderness, pristine maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, and wide marshes full of history. Cumberland Island, 912-882-4336, 877-860-6787, nps.gov/cuis/index.htm

Dungeness Ruins Carnegie family homes built in the 1800s. Dungeness is ranger-led or self-guided. Free Plum Orchard tours scheduled daily. Cumberland Island National Seashore, 912-882-4336, 877-860-6787, nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/ placestogo.htm
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Cumberland Island

Darien
Altamaha Coastal Tours Use canoes and sea kayaks to see the wonders of the Georgia coast, such as the ancient cypress trees on the Altamaha River. 229 Ft. King George Dr., 912-437-6010, altamaha.com
Captain Gabby Charters Take two- or three-hour cruises from the Darien waterfront, day trips to Sapelo Island, and multi-day trips along the coast. 85 Screven St., 912-2705383, captgabby.com
Darien Walking Tour See historic churches, tabby ruins, and the waterfront on a self-guided tour of the state's second-oldest planned town. 1111 Magnolia Bluff Way SW, Ste. 410, 912-437-4837, cityofdarienga. com/en/ct-menu-item-15/ ct-menu-item-25/ct-menuitem-29
Fort King George Historic Site Built in 1721, Fort King George was the southernmost fortification defending the British Empire in North America. 302 McIntosh Rd. SE, 912-437-4770, georgiastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge
McIntosh Art Association and Museum Five art galleries, two classrooms, a gi shop, and a county history museum in a jail built in 1888. 404 N. Way, 912-437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com
Turnip Greens Country Market Shop at our retail country market featuring fresh seasonal Georgia produce, specialty edible products, and gi s. 109 Walton St., 912-689-9638
Ellabell
Ogeechee Outpost Take a weekend guided camping trip, rent or buy canoes and kayaks, and learn boating skills from certified instructors. 182 Rose Dr., 912-748-6716
Folkston
Folkston Funnel Platform View more than 50 trains a day on the east side of two CSX main line tracks in Folkston. Gather with other train-watchers. 3795 Main St., 912-496-2536, folkston. com/index.aspx?nid=236
Okefenokee Adventures Canoe, kayak, or boat the mirrored black waters of the Okefenokee Swamp. Regularly scheduled oneand two-hour boat tours. 4159 Suwannee Canal Rd., 912-496-7156, 866-843-7926, okefenokeeadventures.com

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Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge This 680-square-mile wetland wilderness provides a critical habitat for abundant wildlife and migratory birds. 2700 Suwannee Canal Rd., 912-4967836, fws.gov/okefenokee
Jekyll Island
Faith Chapel This 1904 wooden chapel was built for Jekyll Island Club guests. It houses a rare Tiffany stained-glass window. 375 Riverview Dr., 912-6354036, jekyllisland.com/ history/faith-chapel-tours Georgia Sea Turtle Center Experience hands-on exhibits, witness sea turtle operations, and learn about the conditions of the coastal ecosystem. 214 Stable Rd., 912-635-4444, gstc. jekyllisland.com Horton House Historic Site This house, dating from 1742, is one of the oldest standing structures in the state and includes ruins of a brewery. 1145 Riverview Dr., 912-6353636, jekyllisland.com/ history/horton-house Jekyll Island Museum Visit the Jekyll Island Museum, a journey of discovery through our daily programs, interpretive exhibits, and museum store. 100 Stable Rd., 912-635-4036, 877-6354036, jekyllisland.com/ history/museum Jekyll Boat Tours Join our crew and experience dolphin tours, eco-shrimping tours, fishing charters, and party boats on the scenic coast. 366 Riverview Dr., 912-635-3152, captainphillip.com Passport to the Century Tour Take a guided tram tour of the 240-acre historic district, which includes entry into two co ages and Faith Chapel. 100 Stable Rd., 912-635-4036, jekyllisland. com/history/passport-to-thecentury-tour
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston

The Rockefeller Experience Tour Take a tour of William and Almira Rockefeller's spacious vacation home on Jekyll Island. Visit their period-restored co age. 370 Riverview Dr., 912-635-4036, jekyllisland.com/history/therockefeller-experience-tour
Summer Waves Water Park More than one million gallons of splashing water fun with a wave pool, kids pool, lazy river, and a splash zone. 210 S. Riverview Dr., 912-6352074, 877-453-5955, jekyllisland.com/summer-waves
Three Oaks Farm Equestrian Services Ride horses on the beach, take a history tour, bring the kids to the pe ing zoo, and enjoy carriage rides on Jekyll Island. 100 Stable Rd., 912635-9500, threeoaksfarm.org
Tidelands Nature Center Enjoy hands-on marine science, live animal displays, kayak tours, and a nature walk. 100 S. Riverview Dr., 912-635-5032, tidelands4h. org
Little St. Simons Island
The Lodge on Li le St. Simons Island Nature prevails on this pristine island where 10,000 acres are shared with no more than 32 guests at a time. 1000 Hampton River Club Marina Dr., 912-6387472, 888-733-5774, li lessi. com
Midway
Brewer's Christmas Tree Blueberry Farm Choose from prize-winning Christmas trees you can cut at our own farm. Plus, enjoy fresh fruit during the summer months. 1067 Robert Hill Rd., 912-884-5292, brewerchristmastreefarm. com/index.htm

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Darien-McIntosh Chamber 912.437.6684, visitdarien.com
Effingham County Chamber of Commerce 912.754.3301, effinghamcounty.com
Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island, GA 31522, 912.638.9014, goldenisles.com
Jekyll Island Authority 912.635.4157, jekyllisland.com
*Kingsland Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 1190 E. Boone Ave., Kingsland, GA 31548, 912.729.5999, visitkingsland.com
Liberty County Convention and Visitors Bureau 912.368.3580, libertycounty.org
*Okefenokee Chamber of Commerce 3795 Main St., Folkston, GA 31537, 912.496.2536, www.folkston.com
Pierce County Chamber of Commerce 912.449.7044, pcgeorgia.com

Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 912.965.1999, visitportwentworth.com
Richmond Hill Convention and Visitors Bureau 912.756.2676, visitrichmondhill.com
*St. Marys Convention and Visitors Bureau 400 Osborne St., St. Marys, GA 31558, 912.882.4000, visitstmarys.com
*Tybee Island Visitor Center 802 First St., Tybee Island, GA 31328, 912.786.5444, visi ybee. com
Visit Savannah 912.644.6400, 877.728.2662, visitsavannah.com
*Waycross Tourism Bureau & Visitor Center 417 Pendleton St., Waycross, GA 31501, 912.287.2969, waycrosstourism.com
REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
When you're here and need more information, these certified locations have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.

Brunswick I-95 Visitor Center 200 Interstate 95, Brunswick, GA 31525, 912.264.0202
Darien Welcome Center 1111 Magnolia Bluff Way SW, Ste. 410, Darien, GA 31305, 912.437.4837
Jekyll Island Welcome Center 901 Downing Musgrove Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, 912.635.3636
Savannah Visitor Information Center 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401, 912.944.0440
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
Located at Georgia's Interstate 95 gateways; stop here for more Georgia travel information.
Savannah (Port Wentworth) I-95 South, GA/SC Line, Mile Marker 111, Port Wentworth, GA 31407, 912.963.2546
St. Marys (I-95 North) 100 St. Marys Rd., St. Marys, GA 31558, 912.729.3253
*Also a Regional Visitor Information Center available for drop-by visits.

Cay Creek Wetland Interpretive Center Take the boardwalk and see marsh wetlands, native plants, and wildlife. 189 Charlie Butler Rd., 912-884-3344, libertycounty.org/cay-creekwetlands-interpretive-center
Dorchester Shooting Preserve Hunt quail, duck, and pheasant with experienced guides, stay in deluxe accommodations, and enjoy delicious Southern cooking. 2640 Sunbury Rd., 912-884-6999, huntdsp.com
Fort Morris State Historic Site This Revolutionary War fort was captured by the British in 1779 and used again by Americans during the War of 1812. 2559 Fort Morris Rd., 912-884-5999, georgiastateparks.org/fortmorris
Historic Dorchester Academy & Museum Experience an African American historic site that was founded as a school for freed slaves a er the Civil War. 8787 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-884-2347, dorchesteracademyia.org
The Midway Museum See Colonial and antebellum furnishings and memorabilia from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. 491 N. Coastal Hwy., 912-884-5837, themidwaymuseum.org

Pooler
National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force Experience the excitement of a World War II combat mission. Exhibits from World War II to the present. 175 Bourne Ave., 912-748-8888, mightyeighth.org
Riceboro
Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center & Museum A living museum filled with African art, textiles, paintings, tools, and cra work used by the Gullah Geechees from the 1700s. 622 Ways Temple Rd., 912884-4440, geecheekunda. com
Historic Baptismal Trail Discover the interpretive signage regarding the surrounding natural habitat and the historical significance of the site. 8805 E.B. Cooper Hwy., 912-884-2988, libertycounty. org/historic-baptismal-trail
Richmond Hill
Fort McAllister State Park This Civil War park is the best-preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy and offers camping, fishing, and boating. 3894 Fort McAllister Rd., 912-727-2339, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/fortmcallister

Richmond Hill History Museum Includes items of interest on the history of Ways Station, Richmond Hill, Bryan Neck, Keller, and Bryan County. 11460 Ford Ave., 912-7563697, richmondhillhistoricalsociety.com
Rincon
Backwater Expeditions LLC Backwater Expeditions is a full-service outfi er near Savannah offering canoeing or kayaking, camping, and tours. 128 Exley Rd., 912-398-6930, backwaterexpeditions.com
Sapelo Island
Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island Historical estate property set on a genuine island retreat. Unique architecture, sculptures, and beachfront pavilion. P.O. Box 15, 912485-2299, gastateparks.org/ reynoldsmansion
Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitors Center Tour this barrier island, home to the African American community of Hog Hammock, Reynolds Mansion, and an 1820 lighthouse. 1766 Landing Rd., 912-437-3224, sapelonerr.org/visitor-center

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700 Kitchen Cooking School Add new tastes and flavors to your life with hands-on cooking classes open to individuals and groups. 700 Drayton St., 912-238-5158, mansiononforsythpark.com/ leisure/cooking-school
Amick's Deep Sea Fishing Take a half-day or full-day offshore or inshore fishing trip. Rods, reel, bait, ice, tackle, and fishing license are included. 1 U.S. Hwy. 80 E, 912-897-6759, amicksdeepseafishing.com
The Andrew Low House Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low lived in this well-known house, which opened as a museum in 1952. 329 Abercorn St., 912-2331828, andrewlowhouse.com
Angela Beasley's Puppet People Tour the puppet-making studio with the Puppet Queen herself, try on the puppets, and even make your own in a workshop. 3119 Furber Ave., 912-355-3366, puppetpeople.com
Beach Institute African American Cultural Center Established in 1867, the institute is the state's oldest continuously operating school for African Americans. 502 E. Harris St., 912-335-8868, visit-historic-savannah.com/ beach-institute.html
Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark Home of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts, the historic house museum is open for public tours. 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-233-4501, juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org
Blue Orb Ghost Tours Hear spine-tingling tales of Savannah's haunts on familyfriendly or adults-only walking ghost tours. 14 W. Hull St., 912665-4258, blueorbtours.com
Bonaventure Cemetery The final resting place for several of Savannah's most famous residents. Free, self-guided tours and guided tours. 330 Bonaventure Rd., 912-651-6843, savannahga. gov/index.aspx?nid=864
Bonaventure Journeys with Shannon Scott Tour the famed cemetery by day or night and learn about its residents from a 25-year authority and acclaimed storyteller. 330 Bonaventure Rd., 912-319-5600, shannonscott.com
Bonnie Blue Tours Join daily group walking tours or schedule private tours of Savannah's historic district led by a native Savannahian. 604 E. 36th St., 912-398-2640, bonniebluetours.com

Bull River Cruises Eco Tours Dolphin tours, sunset, nature-based, and more cruises available from the Savannah River to the barrier islands. 36 Wilmington Island Rd., 912-898-1800, 800-311-4779, bullriver.com
Carriage Tours of Savannah Let the gentle sound of horses and sway of the carriage transport you to Savannah's colorful past. Reservations recommended. 19 Jefferson St., 912-236-6756, carriagetoursofsavannah.com
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens Houses an internationally known collection of bamboo, as well as many rare and historic plants and trees. 2 Canebrake Rd., 912-921-5460, coastalgeorgiabg.org
Cobblestone Tours Join our costumed tour guides for family-friendly candlelight walking ghost tours or adults-only haunted pub crawls. 506 E. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-604-3007, ghostsavannah.com
CompassSailing, LLC From our 38-foot sailing yacht, enjoy the view of Savannah's salt marshes and wildlife while experiencing a comfortable sail. 8005 Hwy. 80 E, 912-441-3265, compasssailing.com
Davenport House Museum The Federal-style home has been authentically restored and provides a glimpse into 1820s domestic life in the port city. 324 E. State St., 912-236-8097, davenporthousemuseum.org

Davis Produce Stop in year-round for hot boiled peanuts, fresh produce and herbs, hanging baskets, and gourmet culinary items. 7755 U.S. Hwy. 80 E, 912-897-0802
Dolphin Magic Tours, Inc. Enjoy a two-hour narrated cruise down the Savannah River to see historic landmarks and playful bottlenosed dolphins. 312 E. River St., 912-897-4990, 800-7211240, dolphin-magic.com
First African Baptist Church Savannah Founded in 1773, this church is believed to be the oldest continuously active African American congregation in North America. 23 Montgomery St., 912-233-6597, firstafricanbc.com
Fort Pulaski National Monument This Civil War fort was built to guard the sea approach to Savannah. Fort Pulaski Rd., 912786-5787, nps.gov/fopu
Georgia State Railroad Museum The oldest and most complete railroad site in the western hemisphere features antique machinery dating from 1833. 655 Louisville Rd., 912-651-6823, chsgeorgia.org
Ghost City Tours Visit America's leading walking ghost tour company offering a host of haunted tours in Savannah's Historic District. Johnson Sq., Bull & Bryan St., 504-210-8540, 888859-5375, ghostcitytours.com/ savannah-ghost-tours

Ghosts and Gravestones Tours Step aboard the "Trolley of the Doomed" as we share tales of murder and mayhem, ghosts, and other mysterious phenomena. 301 E. River St., 912-233-0083, ghostsandgravestones.com/savannah
Girl Scout First National Headquarters Formerly the carriage house for Juliette Low's adult home and now a museum of Girl Scouting. 330 Drayton St., 912-232-8200, 888-2233883, gshg.orggshg.org/en/ our-council/girl-scout-firstheadquarters.html
Historic Savannah Carriage Tours Learn about Savannah's colorful history on a group carriage tour. Tours depart regularly throughout the day and evening. 2 W. Bay St., 912-443-9333, 888-837-1011, savannahcarriage.com
Jepson Center for the Arts Exhibition and studio space for large temporary exhibits at the Telfair Academy. Features a hands-on gallery for families. 207 W. York St., 912-790-8800, telfair.org/ visit/jepson
Kobo Gallery See artists at work and browse creations by contemporary local artists in this cooperative gallery in the historic district. 33 Barnard St., 912-201-0304, kobogallery.com

Georgia State Railroad Museum,
Savannah
Leopold's Ice Cream Visit our retro ice cream parlor, complete with oldfashioned soda fountain and friendly soda jerks. View vintage movie posters. 212 E. Broughton St., 912-234-4442, leopoldsicecream.com Massie Heritage Center Housed in 19th-century Greek Revival buildings in Savannah, this is the oldest school in continuous operation in Georgia. 207 E. Gordon St., 912-395-5070, massieschool.com The Mercer Williams House Museum Designed for the greatgrandfather of Johnny Mercer. Also Jim Williams's home in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. 429 Bull St., Monterey Square, 912-236-6352, 877-430-6352, mercerhouse.com Miss Judy Charters Go deep-sea and inshore fishing or sightseeing with captains who have been fishing area waters for more than 50 years. 124 Palmetto Dr., 912-897-4921, missjudycharters.com Moon River Kayak Tours Paddle the waters of Skidaway Narrows, bordering Skidaway State Park, and Wormsloe Historic Site. No experience necessary. 45 Diamond Causeway, 912-3441310, moonriverkayak.com Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah Trails wind through maritime forest and marsh, where you can view native animal species in their natural habitats. 711 Sandtown Rd., 912-3951212, oatlandisland.org

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desotobeachhotel.com, desotobeachproperties.com 877.786.4542
THE CRAB SHACK
The Original Crab Shack is where the elite eat in their bare feet! Dine al fresco and enjoy Savannah locals' favorite seafood while you take in the beautiful waterfront view. Follow the Official Crab Shack Page on Facebook for updates!
40 Estill Hammock Rd, Tybee Island, GA, 31328 thecrabshack.com

CAPT. MIKE'S DOLPHIN TOURS
Narrated tour. See friendly bottlenose dolphins playing in their natural habitat and Old Cockspur Lighthouse, Ft. Pulaski, and the Tybee Lighthouse.
912.786.5848 tybeedolphins.com

TYBEE ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
Come visit the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia! Open 9am to 5:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Last ticket sold at 4:30pm. Groups rates are available.
912.786.5801 tybeelighthouse.org

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Oglethorpe-Gray Line Trolley Tours of Savannah Take a journey through old Savannah aboard one of our blue trolleys, steeped in old-fashioned charm. 215 W. Boundary St., 912-233-8380, oglethorpetours.com
Old Fort Jackson The oldest brick fortification in the state with scenic views. Built during the Revolutionary War. Daily cannon firing. 1 Ft. Jackson Rd., 912-232-3945, chsgeorgia.org/o
Old Savannah Tours Hear personal descriptions of Savannah's rich history on trolley tours with possible encounters with historical re-enactors. 250 MLK Jr. Blvd., 912234-8128, 800-517-9007, oldsavannahtours.com
Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah Learn about Savannah's history, sights, and ghosts on trolley tours led by entertaining tour conductors. 214 W. Boundary St., 912-233-0083, trolleytours.com
Owens-Thomas House Considered the finest example of English Regency architecture in America, the house is a National Historic Landmark. 124 Abercorn St., 912-7908800, telfair.org/owens-thomas
The Pirates' House The Pirates' House opened as an inn and tavern for seafarers in 1753. Gi shop and 15 dining rooms. 20 E. Broad St., 912-233-5757, thepirateshouse.com
Savannah Botanical Gardens Beautiful gardens and an 1840s farmhouse located on 10 acres in south Savannah. 1388 Eisenhower Dr., 912-355-3883, savannahbotanical.org
Savannah Bananas The Savannah Bananas are nonstop entertainment and play baseball at Historic Grayson Stadium in Savannah. 1401 E. Victory Dr., 912-712-2482, thesavannahbananas.com
Savannah Bee Company Broughton Discover your favorite honey during a signature honey tasting at this specialty honey company. 104 W. Broughton St., 912-233-7873, savannahbee.com
Savannah Bonaventure Dash Tours Daily tours of historic Bonaventure Cemetery with concierge shu le service from downtown Savannah. Reservations required. 32 Althea Pkwy., 912-401-2897, dashtours.net
Savannah Candy Kitchen Watch as the candy masters make fresh pralines, salt water taffy, chocolate-topped gophers, and more. 225 E. River St., 912-233-8411, 800-443-7884, savannahtours.com
Savannah Canoe and Kayak Join canoeing and kayaking classes, guided tours, and camping adventures to Georgia's barrier islands. 414 Bonaventure Rd., 912-341-9502, savannahcanoeandkayak.com
Savannah Children's Museum This museum features over a dozen programs and exhibits designed to expand the imaginations of children. 655 Louisville Rd., 912-651-4292, chsgeorgia.org/SCM
Savannah Dan Walking Tours Stroll through Savannah's squares with a Southern gentleman and hear the city's history spoken in the language of the South. Bull St., Johnson Square, 912-398-3777, savannahdan.com
Savannah Ghost & Crime Walks Join our walking tours to hear tales of Savannah's ghosts and dark crimes from folklorists and paranormal researchers. 108 W. Hall St., 912-508-1234, savannahghostwalks.com
Savannah Ghost Show Tours The Savannah Ghost Show offers spooky and magical adventures for the entire family. 35 Barnard St., Ste. 300, 912-388-0601, savannahghostshow.com

VISIT TYBEE

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BECOME A MUSEUM MEMBER TODAY.
Visit scadmoa.org for information on current exhibitions, tours and special events.

601 Turner Blvd.|Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah History Museum Housed in an old railroad passenger station, exhibits and a video presentation detail events from the founding of the colony. 303 MLK Jr. Blvd., 912-651-6825, chsgeorgia.org/SHM
Savannah Movie Tours Learn about Savannah's famous filming locations, ghosts, food, and more on a variety of petfriendly bus and walking tours. 301 MLK Jr. Blvd., 912-234-3440, savannahmovietours.com
Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center The waterway moves through locks to the Ogeechee River. Nature and history programs available. 681 Fort Argyle Rd., 912-748-8068, savannahogeechee.org
Savannah Riverboat Cruises Step aboard a riverboat and enjoy the perfect cruise for your getaway: narrated sightseeing, dinner entertainment, and more. 9 E. River St., 912-232-6404, 800-786-6404, savannahriverboat. com
Savannah Slow Ride Be ready to have fun on a 15-person bicycle tour through beautiful historic downtown Savannah. 315 W. Wayne St., 912-414-5634, savannahslowride. com
Savannah Taste Experience Food Tours Take a 3-hour walking and tasting tour to learn about Savannah's complex culinary identity. Locations vary by tour, 912-221-4439, savannahtasteexperience.com
SCAD Museum of Art A contemporary art and design museum with a large permanent collection and exhibitions by renowned and emerging artists. 601 Turner Blvd., 912-525-7191, scadmoa.org
Night Fright Haunting Tour Discover the splendor of historic mansions, churches, and the moss-draped oaks through the squares of this enchanting city. Wright Sq. at Bull and York St., 912-441-9277, seesavannah.com
Segway of Savannah Tour the squares of the historic district on a self-balancing Segway with a certified guide. No experience required. 234 MLK Jr. Blvd., 912-2333554, segwayofsavannah.com
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum Ship models, paintings, and maritime antiques, principally from the 18th and 19th centuries. 41 MLK Jr. Blvd., 912-232-1511, shipso hesea.org
Skidaway Island State Park Enjoy birding, hiking, observation towers, and an interpretive center, and see a giant ground sloth fossil replica. 52 Diamond Causeway, 912-5982300, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ skidawayisland
Telfair Academy Includes three sites: the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Owens-Thomas House, and the Jepson Center for the Arts. 121 Barnard St., 912-790-8800, telfair.org/visit/telfair
UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium UGA's saltwater aquarium houses about 50 species of marine life, nature trails, and an educational resource center. 30 Ocean Science Cir., 912-598-2496, marex.uga.edu/aquarium
Walking Tours Savannah Enjoy a stroll through haunted Savannah with tour guide Greg Proffit and his amazing staff of excellent guides. 245 Bull St., 912-238-3843, walkingtourssavannah.com
Wormsloe State Historic Site Interact with costumed interpreters as you hike the nature trail to the tabby ruins and visit the museum of artifacts. 7601 Skidaway Rd., 912-3533023, georgiastateparks.org/wormsloe

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St. Marys
Big Canoe Fun Enjoy a fun water adventure while exploring the historic and scenic Georgia Coast in 25-foot War Canoes. 111 Point Peter Rd., Ste. 3, 912-882-0911, bigcanoefun.com
Christ Episcopal Church Historic Chapel Take self-guided tours of this church, founded in 1843, burned in the Civil War and rebuilt in 1889. 305 Wheeler St., 912-882-5308, christchurchstmarys.georgiaepiscopal.org
Crooked River State Park Explore the Intracoastal Waterway and maritime forest, and catch the Cumberland Island Ferry nearby. 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy., 912-882-5256, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/crookedriver
Cumberland Island Ferry Make reservations up to six months in advance for round-trip transportation to Cumberland Island National Seashore. 100 W. St. Marys St., 877-860-6787, cumberlandislandferry.com
Cumberland Island National Seashore Museum The museum houses a collection of artifacts from Cumberland Island and is open and free to the public. 129 Osborne Rd., 912-882-4336, nps.gov/ cuis/planyourvisit/museum.htm
Saint Marys First Presbyterian Church Open daily for self-guided tours, this is one of the finest examples of church architecture of the early 1800s. 100 W. Conyers St., 912-882-4650, fpcstmarys.webs.com
The Georgia Radio Museum and Hall of Fame See displays of antique radios, artifacts, and memorabilia from Georgia radio stations, and the Georgia Radio Wall of Fame. 400 Osborne St., 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687, grhof.com
Lang Charters and Marina Enjoy a day on the water with a sightseeing river cruise or fishing charter guided by one of our captains. 307 W. St. Marys St., 912-882-4452, langcharters.com
Orange Hall House Museum An antebellum Greek Revivalstyle mansion built in the early 1800s, filled with artifacts from the area. 311 Osborne St., 912-882-4000, visitstmarys. com/orange-hall-house-museum.html
Plum Orchard Mansion Bike or hike to tour this 1898 Georgian Revival mansion or reserve a seat on the Lands and Legacies van tour. 101 Wheeler St., 912-882-4336, 877-860-6787, nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/placestogo.htm
Knuckleheads Kayak Adventures Take a guided tour of the area's rivers on a kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Tours range from two hours to full-day adventures. 201 St. Marys St. W, 229-869-2253, 844-732-7873, knuckleheadsstmarys.com
South Georgia Charter Company Dive the region's most popular sites and see wrecks in all shapes and sizes, natural and artificial reefs, and abundant fish. 1050 Kings Bay Rd., 912-882-7078, sgcharters.com
St. Marys Historic Tram Tour One-hour tours of the St. Marys Historic District depart from the Waterfront Pavilion twice daily Monday through Saturday. 400 Osborne St., 912-882-4000, 800-868-8687, visitstmarys.com/ what-to-do.html
St. Marys History Walk This tour features an engaging series of interpretive signs that outlines the history of St. Marys and Cumberland Island. 101 Bartlett St., 912-8824000, visitstmarys.com/history-walk.html
St. Marys Submarine Museum Features the most modern submarine periscope on public display in the country. 102 W. St. Marys St., 912-882-2782, visitstmarys.com/what-to-do.html

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Up the Creek Xpeditions Up the Creek offers a diverse selection of kayak nature tours to families and groups in southeast Georgia. 111 Point Peter Rd. #3, 912882-0911, upthecreekx.com
St. Simons Island
Arthur Moore Methodist Museum, Library and Archives Museum that houses Georgia history, Methodist history, and John and Charles Wesley artifacts. Epworth by the Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., 912-638-4050, sgaumc. org/mooremuseum
Capt. C. Charters Charter boats for inshore and offshore fishing. Special fishing programs for children. Nature tours and island trips offered. 1000 Mallory St., Ext. #6, 912638-7646, goldenisles.com/ listing/capt-c-charters
Capt. Mark Noble Charter Fishing Join us for a day of inshore, near-shore, offshore, and deep-sea fishing. Nature, dolphin, and alligator tours also offered. 104 Marina Dr., 912634-1219, georgiafishing.net

Christ Church, Frederica In 1736, John and Charles Wesley held services under the oak trees at the location of the present church. Docent available. 6329 Frederica Rd., 912-638-8683, ccfssi.org
Coastal Georgia Inshore Charters Go fishing or take a scenic nature tour in the pristine marshes of the Golden Isles with family-friendly guides. 1000 Hampton Point Dr., 912-230-1814, fishthegeorgiacoast.com
Fort Frederica National Monument Built by General Oglethorpe in 1736, three years a er the founding of Savannah. 6515 Frederica Rd., 912-638-3639, nps.gov/fofr
Gascoigne Bluff Two slave cabins are located at the former Hamilton Plantation. Fishing dock, boat launch, disc golf, trail, and picnicking. 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., 800-933-2627, goldenisles.com/listing/ gascoigne-bluff

Georgia Beach Walk Nature Tours Take a guided tour of the beach or salt marsh to learn about native plants and animals, shells, shorebirds, and more. East Beach, 912266-2473, goldenisles.com/ listing/georgia-beach-walk
Ghost Walk of St. Simons Meet us at the Pier in St. Simons Village for a familyfriendly, two-hour walking tour of the "spirited" side of St. Simons. 121 Mallory St., 912-602-4040, ghostwalkofstsimons.com
St. Simons Ghost and History Tours Take a Ghost Trolley with a master storyteller and listen to hair-raising tales from the island's past. Daily tours. 548 Marsh Cir., 912-638-3333, ghos oursstsimonsga.com
Glynn Visual Arts Offers exhibits, art and po ery classes, field trips, workshops, and festivals three times a year. 106 Island Dr., 912-638-8770, glynnvisualarts.org

Ocean Motion Surf Co. Tour the St. Simons Island coastal waters and marsh creeks on a kayak. Kayak and bicycle rentals also available. 1300 Ocean Blvd., 912-6385225, stsimonskayaking.com/ ocean-motion.html
Southeast Adventure Outfi ers St. Simons Island Take guided canoe or kayak tours of the area's islands, rivers, and the Okefenokee Swamp. Join birding and photography outings. 313 Mallery St., 912-638-6732, southeastadventure.com
SSI SUP, Stand Up Paddle Surf Shop Tour the Golden Isles on a stand-up paddleboard to see the beach and marsh from a new point of view. Rentals also available. 1626 Frederica Rd. #103, 912-230-4323, ssisup.com
St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum One of only five light towers in Georgia, this restored lighthouse remains a navigational aid for St. Simons Sound. 610 Beachview Dr., 912-638-4666, saintsimonslighthouse.org

St. Simons Trolley Island Tours Tour St. Simons in an antique trolley and see the lighthouse, Fort Frederica, Retreat Plantation, and historic Christ Church. 117 Mallory St., 912-638-8954, stsimonstours.com
Townsend
Georgia Light Tackle Chase schools of tarpon off the beach or redfish in the spartina grass on light tackle and fly-fishing charters. 2475B New Shellman Rd., 912-585-1593, georgialighttackle.com
Georgia Peach World Stop in to this country store year-round, and in the summer, shop for farm-fresh fruit and vegetables. 1828 GA Hwy. 57, 912-832-3270, georgiapeachworld.com
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge One of 18 sites on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail, the 2,762-acre refuge is home to a variety of birds year-round. 5000 Wildlife Dr. NE, 912832-4608, harrisneck.fws.gov

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Tybee Island
AOK Watersports Tour the scenic rivers of the Intracoastal Waterway on paddleboards, or learn kiteboarding and sailing in private lessons. 1510 Butler Ave., 424-888-2009, aokwatersports.com
Aqua Dawg Kayak Company Take a kayak tour of Cockspur Lighthouse, Little Tybee Island, or Driftwood Beach. Beginners, groups, and pets welcome. 1 Old Hwy. 80, 912-659-0334, tybeejetski.com/aqua-dawg
CanoeCanoe Outfitters See the rivers and waterways of South Georgia by canoe on overnight camping trips. Equipment and gourmet cuisine included. 1102 Hwy. 80, 912-786-8732, canoecanoe.com
Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure See dolphins, lighthouses, and Fort Pulaski on the Dolphin Adventure tour, or book a fishing trip on this high-powered boat. Hwy. 80, 912-658-2322, tybeedolphinadventure.com
Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours Take a dolphin tour, sunset cruise, or inshore or deep-sea fishing trip with Captain Mike. Special rates for schools and scouts. 1 Old Hwy. 80, Lazaretto Creek Marina, 912-786-5848, 800-242-0166, tybeedolphins. com
Cockspur Island Lighthouse Located on an islet off Cockspur Island (neighboring Tybee Island). The beacon appears to float at high tide. Hwy. 80 E, 912786-5444, https://tybeeisland. com/site/cockspur-lighthouse
Crab Creek Charters Take a leisurely boat ride along the backwaters of Tybee Island and adjoining islands. Families and well-behaved dogs welcome. 41 Estill Hammock Rd., 912-5074832, crabcreekcharters.com
East Coast Paddleboarding Whether paddling on flat water or surfing waves, let us introduce you to the fastest growing water sport in the world. Anywhere your fins will float! 912-484-3200, eastcoastpaddleboarding.com
Fort Screven Beach fort built around 1875 and manned during the SpanishAmerican War, World War I, and World War II. North end of Tybee Island Beach, 912-786-5444, 877-728-2662, visittybee.com/ what-to-see-and-do/attractions/ fort-screven
Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures Take the whole family out on a custom fishing excursion with Captain Stan. Open year-round, and bait and tackle are provided. Crab Shack Restaurant Docks, 40 Estill Hammock Rd., 912-7865943, marshlandadventures.com

Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours, Tybee Island
Sea Kayak Georgia Join us for fun, three-hour salt marsh eco-tours every morning and afternoon. No experience necessary. Kayak, canoe, or SUP. 1102 U.S. Hwy. 80, 912-786-8732, seakayakgeorgia.com Stewart's Fishing Charters Book light tackle inshore and deep-sea fishing charters, eco tours, and more. Beginners and children welcome. 4F Old U.S. Hwy. 80, Tybee Marina, 912-7867472, stewartstybeeislandbaitandtackle.com Sundial Charters Enjoy a custom guided boat tour of the marshes and islands with Captain Rene, a naturalist and wildlife artist. 142 Pelican Dr., 912786-9470, sundialcharter.com Sweet Lowland Tours Take custom private eco/history/ dolphin and sightseeing tours. Go shelling on remote beaches on Little Tybee Island. A-J's Dockside Restaurant & Marina, 1315 Chatham Ave., 912-786-0215, sweetlowlandtybeetours.com Tybee Beach Ecology Trips Take a trip with marine biologist Dr. Joe Richardson to learn about the variety of marine life along the Georgia coast. North Beach, 912-596-5362, ceasurf. com/pages/beachtrips.aspx Tybee Island Charters View the historic sites on the water, birds, dolphins, and abundant nature on an eco-tour, dinner cruise, or fishing trip. Walsh's Dock, Lazaretto Creek, Hwy. 80, 912-786-4801, fishtybee.com Tybee Island Lighthouse/Museum Georgia's oldest and tallest active lighthouse is a museum depicting the island's history until WWII. 30 Meddin Ave., 912786-5801, tybeelighthouse.org Tybee Island Marine Science Center Enjoy aquariums, a touch tank, educational programs, and live animal exhibits from coastal Georgia. 1509 Strand Ave., 912786-5917, tybeemarinescience.org

Tybee Jet Ski & Watersports Multiple kayak tours daily, no experience required, free instructions and paddle clinic. 1 Old U.S. Hwy. 80, Lazaretto Creek Marina, 912-786-8062, tybeejetski.com
Waycross
Laura S. Walker State Park See fascinating creatures and plants near the Okefenokee Swamp, and enjoy boating, fishing, cycling, and golfing. 5653 Laura Walker Rd., 912-287-4900, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/lauraswalker
Okefenokee Heritage Center Established in 1975, the center displays South Georgia's most important assets: its land and its people. 1460 N. Augusta Ave., 912-285-4260, okefenokeeheritagecenter.org
Okefenokee Swamp Park Learn about wildlife and the swamp environment at this park located in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge. 5700 Okefenokee Swamp Park Rd., 912-283-0583, okeswamp.com
Southern Forest World Environmental Learning Center This forestry-industry museum includes tools, conservation, and Stuckie the Dog, featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not. 1440 N. Augusta Ave., 912-285-4056, waycrosschamber.us/southernforest-world-inc
Woodbine
Cabin Bluff Assured privacy as you enjoy an exceptional variety of sports and recreational activities. Lodging is available. 3852 Union Carbide Rd., 912-729-5960, cabinbluff.com
Fish Masters Charter, Inc. Book full- and half-day inshore and offshore guided fishing excursions. Diving and sightseeing packages also available. 141 Mallard Pointe Dr., 912-729-5214, fishmastercharters.com

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Hotels & Motels
BLACKSHEAR
Comfort Inn 155 Main St., 912-8077829, choicehotels.com
BRUNSWICK
Baymont Inn & Suites 105 Center Dr., 912-267-0800, baymontinns. com
Best Western Plus Brunswick Inn & Suites 126 Venture Dr., 912-2651114, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Clarion Inn 5252 New Jesup Hwy., 912-264-4033, choicehotels.com
Comfort Inn I-95 North 5308 New Jesup Hwy., 912-264-6540, 800-551-7591, comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites 25 Ashton Dr., 912-267-4440, choicehotels.com
Comfort Suites Golden Isles Gateway 220 Gateway Center Blvd., 912-580-4400, comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Brunswick I-95 211 Gateway Center Blvd., 912-264-2888, countryinns.com
Courtyard 580 Millennium Blvd., 912-265-2644, marriott.com/bqkcy
Days Inn Brunswick/St. Simons Area 5033 New Jesup Hwy., 912264-4330, 800-225-3297, daysinn. com
Econo Lodge 2300 Perry Lane Rd., 912-264-8666, econolodge.com
Econo Lodge 171 Palisade Dr., 912554-0455, choicehotels.com
Embassy Suites 500 Mall Blvd., 912-264-6100, embassysuites3. hilton.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 107 Gateway Center Cir., 912-264-2060, marriott.com/bqkfi
Hampton Inn & Suites 128 Venture Dr., 912-261-0939, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Brunswick I-95 (Exit 38) 138 Glynco Pkwy., 912-2643300, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinn
Jameson Inn 230 Warren Mason Blvd., 912-261-0002, jamesoninns. com

La Quinta Inn & Suites 165 Warren Mason Blvd., 912-265-7725, laquintabrunswick.com
Microtel Inn and Suites 146 Gateway Center Blvd., 912554-1430, wyndhamhotels.com/ microtel
Motel 6 Brunswick South 325 Palisade Dr., 912-261-0118, motel6. com
Quality Inn 125 Venture Dr., 912265-4600, qualityinnbrunswick. com
Red Roof Inn & Suites - Brunswick I-95 25 Tourist Dr., 912-2644720, redroof.com
Sleep Inn & Suites 200 Stellar Dr., 912-262-2792, choicehotels. com
Super 8 Brunswick/South 211 Palisade Dr., 912-265-0008, super8.com
Super 8 Brunswick/St. Simons Island Area 5280 New Jesup Hwy., 912-264-8800, super8.com
DARIEN
Comfort Inn 12924 GA Hwy. 251, 912-437-4200, choicehotels.com
Darien Inn 13028 Hwy. 251, 912437-5373, darienhotel.com
Days Inn 12885 GA Hwy. 251, 912437-2500, daysinn.com
Hampton Inn Darien I-95 610 Hwy. 251, 912-437-5558, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Super 8 12905 GA Hwy. 251, 912437-6660, super8.com
FOLKSTON
Relax Inn 3436 Second St. S, 912496-2514, relaxinnfolkston.com
FORT STEWART
IHG Army Hotels Main Lodge on Fort Stewart 304 Coe Ave., 912369-6962, ihg.com/armyhotels
GARDEN CITY
Baymont Inn & Suites Savannah/ Garden City 357 Main St., 912964-8669, baymontinns.com
Econo Lodge 4200 Augusta Rd., 912-964-4344, choicehotels.com

Value Place Savannah Garden City 4912 Augusta Rd., 912-966-1212, valueplace.com
HINESVILLE
Americas Best Value Inn 706 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-876-4466, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites Hinesville Fort Stewart Area 773 Veterans Pkwy., 912-408-4444, 800-3370550, baymontinns.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 742 General Stewart Way, 912-8777777, 800-830-5222, countryinns. com
Econo Lodge near Fort Stewart 726 E. Oglethorpe Hwy. 84, 912368-2275, econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Hinesville 1494 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-8762003, 888-236-2427, marriott.com
Hampton Inn 1148 E. Ogle-thorpe Hwy., 912-877-4090, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Happy Inn & Suites 1125 Kelly Dr., 912-876-6881, happysuites.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hinesville East-Fort Stewart 1388 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-877-5611, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
La Quinta Inns & Suites Hinesville-Fort Stewart 1740 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-369-3000, laquintahinesvillefortstewart.com
Motel 6 213 General Screven Way, 912-877-2124, motel6.com
Quality Inn Hinesville-Fort Stewart Area 1024 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-332-7461, choicehotels. com
Red Roof Inn & Suites 70 Wallace Martin Dr., 912-877-3000, redroof. com
Travelodge 783 E. Oglethorpe Hwy., 912-368-4146, wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge
JEKYLL ISLAND
Beachview Club Hotel 721 N. Beachview Dr., 912-635-2256, 800-299-2228, beachviewclub. com

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Days Inn & Suites 60 S. Beachview Dr., 912-635-9800, 888635-3003, daysinnjekyll.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 200 S. Beachview Dr., 912-635-3733, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Resort at Jekyll Island 701 N. Beachview Dr., 912-635-2211, 866-553-5955, ihg.com/holidayinnresorts
Quality Inn & Suites 700 N. Beachview Dr., 912-635-2202, jekyllislandquality.com
The Westin Jekyll Island 110 Ocean Way, 912-635-4545, 866-716-8108, westinjekyllisland.com
KINGSLAND
Baymont Inn & Suites 105 May Creek Dr., 912-729-9600, baymontinns.com
Best Western Plus 1375 Hospitality Ave., 912-510-0202, 800780-7234, bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites Kings Bay Naval Base Area 1322 Hospitality Ave., 912-576-7555, 877-4246423, comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 135 The Lakes Blvd., 912-576-1616, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Days Inn 1353 Hwy. 40 E, 912-729-7666, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge Cumberland 1135 E. King Ave., 912-673-7336, 877-424-6423, econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 1319 E. King Ave., 912-576-1010, 888236-2427, marrio .com
Hampton Inn 102 Reddick Rd., 912-729-1900, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 1323 E. King Ave., 912-988-8129, 800-337-0202, hawthorn.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Kingsland/Kings Bay Naval Base 104 May Creek Dr., 912882-8010, lq.com

Magnolia Inn 1325 Hospitality Ave., 912-576-4777, 800-8999330, magnoliakingsland.com
Mariner Suites 2343 Village Dr., 912-882-3004, marinerssuites.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 1325 E. King Ave., 912-729-1555, microtelinn.com
Motel 6 Kingsland - Kings Bay Naval Base 120 Robert L. Edenfield Dr., 912-729-6888, motel6.com
Red Roof Inn 1363 Hwy. 40 E, 912-729-1130, redroof.com
Springfield Hotel & Suites 1215 E. King Ave., 912-7293000, stayspringfield.com
Super 8 1220 Boone Ave. Ext., 912-576-9659, super8.com
POOLER
Best Western Plus Savannah Airport Inn & Suites 155 Bourne Ave., 912-330-0330, bestwestern.com
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah Airport 103 San Dr., 912-330-5100, ihg.com/ holidayinn
La Quinta Inns & Suites Savannah Airport 414 Gray St., 912-748-3771, lq.com
Magnolia Inn & Suites 107 San Dr., 912-748-6883, magnoliainnsavannah.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pooler/Savannah 125 Continental Blvd., 912748-1112, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn 125 Bourne Ave., 912-748-0017, qualityinn.com
Ramada Pooler/Savannah 301 Governor Treutlen Dr., 912-748-6464, wyndhamhotels.com/ramada
Red Roof Inn & Suites Savannah Airport 20 Mill Creek Cir., 912-748-4050, redroof.com
Residence Inn Savannah Airport 900 Towne Center Dr., 912-988-1433, marrio .com

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Savannah
Sleep Inn & Suites 105 San Dr., 912-748-8545, sleepinn.com
Travelodge Suites 130 Continental Blvd., 912-748-6363, travelodge.com
PORT WENTWORTH
Best Western Plus North Savannah 115 O'Leary Rd., 912-964-0840, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Comfort Suites Savannah North 115 Traveler's Way, 912965-1445, comfortsuites.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Savannah I-95 North 200 Raley Rd., 912964-2300, countryinns.com
Days Inn & Suites - Savannah North I-95 105 Traveler's Way, 912-629-1900, daysinn. com
Hampton Inn Savannah I-95 North 7050 GA Hwy. 21, 912966-2000, savannahnorth. hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Savannah I-95 North 7210 Hwy. 21, 912-964-8900, hiexpress.com
Inn at Mulberry Grove 101 O'Leary Rd., 912-965-9666, innatmulberrygrove.com
Quality Inn & Suites 7220 Hwy. 21, 912-965-1313, qualityinn.com
Sleep Inn I-95 North Savannah 7206 Hwy. 21 N, 912-9669800, sleepinn.com
Super 8 Port Wentworth Savannah Area 7200 Hwy. 21 N, 912-965-9393, super8.com
RICHMOND HILL
Best Western Plus Richmond Hill Inn 4564 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-756-7070, 800-7807234, bestwestern.com
Days Inn Richmond Hill/ Savannah 3926 Hwy. 17, 912-756-3371, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 4701 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-756-3312, choicehotels.com

Hampton Inn Savannah I-95/Richmond Hill 4679 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-756-2272, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Savannah S I-95 4601 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-756-6668, hiexpress.com
Quality Inn 4300 Coastal Hwy. U.S. 17, 912-756-3351, choicehotels.com
Super 8 4494 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-756-3376, super8.com
Travelodge Savannah Area/ Richmond Hill 4120 Hwy. 17, 912-756-3325, travelodge.com
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Andaz Savannah 14 Barnard St., 912-233-2116, savannah. andaz.hya .com
B Historic Savannah Hotel 320 Montgomery St., 912921-5300, 877-926-9650, bhistoricsavannah.com
Best Western Plus 412 W. Bay St., 912-233-1011, 800780-7234, bwsavannahhistoricdistrict.com
Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront 102 W. Bay St., 912-721-3800, 877-486-9575, bohemianhotelsavannah.com
Comfort Suites 630 W. Bay St., 912-629-2001, 877-8071926, savannahcomfortsuites. com
Co on Sail Hotel 126 W. Bay St., 912-200-3700, co onsailhotel.com
Courtyard Savannah Downtown/Historic District 415 W. Liberty St., 912-790-8287, savannahcourtyard.com
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 411 W. Bay St., 912-790-7000, doubletree3.hilton.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton 605 W. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-721-6900, savannah. embassysuites.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 603 W. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-721-1600, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hampton Inn 201 E. Bay St., 912-231-9700, 800-576-4945, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 321 W. Bay St., 912-721-5000, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Savannah DeSoto 15 E. Liberty St., 912-2329000, 877-280-0751, hilton. com
Holiday Inn 520 W. Bryan St., 912-790-1000, ihg.com/ holidayinn
Holiday Inn Express 201 E. Bay St., 912-231-9000, 888231-9006, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Hotel Indigo 201 W. Bay St., 912-236-4440, 877-542-7666, hotelindigosavannah.com
Hya Regency 2 W. Bay St., 912-238-1234, savannah. regency.hya .com

The Kimpton Brice Hotel 601 E. Bay St., 912-238-1200, 877-482-7423, bricehotel.com
Mansion on Forsyth Park 700 Drayton St., 912-2385158, 888-213-3671, mansiononforsythpark.com
The Marshall House 123 E. Broughton St., 912-644-7896, 800-589-6304, marshallhouse.com
Planters Inn 29 Abercorn St., 912-232-5678, 800-554-1187, plantersinnsavannah.com
Quality Inn 300 W. Bay St., 912-236-6323, 800-228-5151, choicehotels.com
Residence Inn Savannah Downtown/Historic District 500 W. Charlton St., 912-2339996, residenceinnsavannahdowntown.com
River Street Inn 124 E. Bay St., 912-234-6400, 800-2534229, riverstreetinn.com
Savannah International Pensione 304 E. Hall St., 912-236-7744, savannahpensione.com
Savannah Marrio Riverfront 100 General McIntosh Blvd., 912-233-7722, 800-2850398, savannahmarrio .com
SpringHill Suites Savannah Downtown/Historic District 150 Montgomery St., 912-6295300, marrio .com
Staybridge Suites Savannah Historic District 301 E. Bay St., 912-721-9000, ihg.com/ staybridge
The Thunderbird Inn 611 W. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-2322661, 866-324-2661, thethunderbirdinn.com
The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa 1 Resort Dr., 912-201-2000, westinsavannah.com
SAVANNAH: MIDTOWN
Baymont Inn & Suites 2 Lee Blvd., 912-353-7100, wyndhamhotels.com/baymont
Comfort Inn 7110 Hodgson Memorial Dr., 912-354-8560, 800-344-4378, choicehotels. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 7576 White Bluff Rd., 912-692-0404, 800-4564000, countryinns.com
Courtyard 6703 Abercorn St., 912-354-7878, 800-3212211, marrio .com/savch
Days Inn & Suites 211 Stephenson Ave., 912-352-9884, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com/ hotel/46875
Econo Lodge 7500 Abercorn St., 912-352-1657, econolodge. com
Hampton Inn & Suites 20 Johnston St., 912-721-3700, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 5711 Abercorn St., 912-652-9300, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites 11325 Abercorn St., 912-629-0900, holidayinnexpress.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton 5820 White Bluff Rd., 912353-8500, 800-225-5466, homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
Howard Johnson Express Inn 17003 Abercorn St., 912925-7050, hojo.com
La Quinta Inn 6805 Abercorn St., 912-355-3004, 800-531-5900, lq.com
Motel 6 201 Stephenson Ave., 912-355-4100, motel6.com
Quality Inn 7100 Abercorn St., 912-352-7100, qualityinn. com
Quality Inn Gateway 17007 Abercorn St., 912-925-1212, qualityinn.com
Residence Inn 5710 White Bluff Rd., 912-356-3266, 800331-3131, marriott.com
Sleep Inn Gateway 17013 Abercorn St., 912-921-1010, sleepinn.com
SpringHill Suites 11317 Abercorn St., 912-920-3787, marriott.com
TownePlace Suites 11309 Abercorn St., 912-920-9080, 800-257-3000, towneplacesuitessavannah.com

Travelodge Savannah Gateway 17009 Abercorn St., 912-921-1940, travelodge.com
SAVANNAH: SOUTHSIDE
Americas Best Value Inn 4005 Ogeechee Rd., 912-2368236, americasbestvalueinn. com
Baymont Inn and Suites 393 Canebrake Rd., 912-925-9494, baymontinns.com
Clarion Suites & Conference Center 17 Gateway Blvd. E, 912-925-2700, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Savannah Gateway 16 Gateway Blvd. E, 912920-3200, 800-424-6423, countryinns.com
Days Inn & Suites Savannah Gateway/I-95 and 204 6 Gateway Blvd E, 912-9256666, daysinn.com
Days Inn Savannah-Abercorn Southside 11750 Abercorn St., 912-927-7720, 800-3297466, daysinn.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah I-95 South 17027 Abercorn St., 912-925-5050, marriott.com/savab
Holiday Inn Savannah S - I-95 Gateway 11 Gateway Blvd. E, 912-925-2525, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinn

La Quinta Inn Savannah I-95 6 Gateway Blvd. S, 912-9259505, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Sans Boutique Hotel & Suites 480 Al Henderson Blvd., 912-629-0650, sansboutiquehotel.com
SpringHill Suites Savannah I-95 South 4 Gateway Blvd. E, 912-629-7777, 888-2879400, marriott.com/savin
Studio 6 60 W. Montgomery Cross Rd., 912-921-1221, staystudio6.com
Super 8 387 Canebrake Rd., 912-925-6996, super8.com
TownePlace Suites 11309 Abercorn St., 912-920-9080, 800-257-3000, towneplacesuitessavannah.com
S AVA N N A H : WESTSIDE/AIRPORT
Candlewood Suites 50 Stephen S. Green Dr., 912966-9644, 877-226-3539, ihg. com/candlewood
Comfort Inn & Suites 15 Jay R. Turner Dr., 912-629-1500, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites 21 Yvette Johnson Hagins Dr., 912-966-1717, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Days Inn 2500 Dean Forest Rd., 912-966-5000, daysinn. com

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel 50 Yvette J. Hagins Dr., 912-965-9595, doubletree3. hilton.com
Embassy Suites by Hilton 145 W. Mulberry Blvd., 912-330-8222, 800-446-6677, embassysuites3.hilton.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 10 Stephen S. Green Dr., 912-965-9777, 866-316-1869, marriott.com/savfa
Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah I-95 South-Gateway 591 Al Henderson Blvd., 912-9211515, savannahi95southgatewaysuites.hamptoninn.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 70 Stephen S. Green Dr., 912-966-1240, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 80 Clyde E. Martin Dr., 912-964-5550, savannahairport.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express 1 Yvette J. Hagins Dr., 912-721-9100, 888-465-4329, hiexpress.com
InTown Suites Savannah Extended Stay 5450 Augusta Rd., 912-965-9114, intownsuites.com
SpringHill Suites One Jay R. Turner Dr., 912-330-5555, 888287-9400, marriott.com/savsa
Staybridge Suites Savannah Airport - Pooler 1 Clyde E. Martin Dr., 912-965-1551, staybridgesavannah.com

TownePlace Suites 4 Jay R. Turner Dr., 912-629-7775, 800257-3000, marriott.com/savaa
Wingate by Wyndham 50 Sylvester C. Formey Dr., 912544-1180, wingatehotels.com
ST. MARYS
Cumberland Inn & Suites 2710 Osborne Rd., 912-8826250, 800-768-6250, cumberlandislandinn.com
Riverview Hotel 105 Osborne St., 912-882-3242, riverviewhotelstmarys.com
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
Best Western Plus 301 Main St., 912-638-7805, 800-7807234, bestwestern.com
Hampton Inn 2204 Demere Rd., 912-634-2204, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express 299 Main St., Plantation Village, 912-6342175, hiexpress.com
The Inn at Sea Island 100 Cloister Dr., 855-553-4992, seaisland.com
Ocean Inn & Suites 599 Beachview Dr., 912-634-2122, oceaninnsuites.com
Ocean Lodge St. Simons Island 935 Beachview Dr., 912291-4300, oceanlodgessi.com

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TYBEE ISLAND
Admiral's Inn 1501 Butler Ave., 912-786-0700, 800-793-7716, admiralsinntybee.com
DeSoto Beach Bungalows 1602 Second Ave., 912-7864542, 877-786-4542, desotobeachbungalows.com
DeSoto Beach Hotel 212 Butler Ave., 912-786-4542, 877-786-4542, desotobeachhotel.com
DeSoto Beach Terraces 212 Butler Ave., 912-786-4542, 877-786-4542, desotobeachterraces.com
Dunes Inn & Suites 1409 Butler Ave., 912-786-4591, dunesinn.com
Hotel Tybee 1401 Strand Ave., 912-786-7777, hoteltybee.com
WAYC R O S S
Baymont Inn & Suites 950 City Blvd., 912-283-3800, 800-337-0550, baymontinns. com
Best Western Plus Bradbury Inn & Suites 2570 Memorial Dr., 912-284-0095, 800-7807234, bestwestern.com
Comfort Suites 1922 Memorial Dr., 912-548-0555, choicehotels.com
Days Inn 2016 Memorial Dr., 912-285-4700, daysinn.com/ hotel/06032
Hampton Inn 1720 Brunswick Hwy., 912-285-5515, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1761 Memorial Dr., 912548-0720, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Motel 6 1903 Memorial Dr., 912-283-3300, 800-899-9841, motel6.com
Quality Inn & Suites 1725 Memorial Dr., 912-283-4490, qualityinn.com
Super 8 132 Havanna Ave., 912-285-8885, super8.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
JEKYLL ISLAND
Jekyll Island Club Hotel 371 Riverview Dr., 912-635-2600, 855-535-9547, jekyllclub.com
Villas by the Sea Resort & Conference Center 1175 Beachview Dr., 912-635-2521, 800-841-6262, villasbythesearesort.com
LITTLE ST. SIMONS ISLAND
The Lodge on Li le St. Simons Island 1000 Hampton River Club Marina Dr., 912-638-7472, 888-733-5774, li lestsimonsisland.com
M I DWAY
Dorchester Shooting Preserve 2640 Sunbury Rd., 912-884-6999, huntdsp.com

SAPELO ISLAND
Reynolds Mansion on Sapelo Island P.O. Box 15, 912-4852299, gastateparks.org/ lodges/reynolds
SEA ISLAND
The Cloister at Sea Island 100 Cloister Dr., 912-638-3611, 877-423-0596, seaisland.com
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort 201 Arnold Rd., 912-638-3631, 800-3420212, kingandprince.com
The Lodge at Sea Island Golf Club 100 Retreat Ave., 855-533-4992, seaisland.com
Sea Palms Resort & Conference Center 515 N. Windward Dr., 912-638-3351, 800-841-6268, seapalms.com
TYBEE ISLAND
Tybrisa Beach Resort One 15th St., 912-447-5080, 800868-4080, tybrisa.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
BRUNSWICK
Brunswick Manor 825 Egmont St., 912-265-6889, brunswickmanor.com
McKinnon House Bed & Breakfast 1001 Egmont St., 912-261-9100, 866-261-9100, mckinnonhousebandb.com
WatersHill Bed & Breakfast 728 Union St., 912-264-4262, watershill.com
CUMBERLAND ISLAND
Greyfield Inn 113 St. Marys St., 904-261-6408, 866-4018581, greyfieldinn.com
DARIEN
Blue Heron Inn Bed & Breakfast 1346 Blue Heron Ln. SE, 912-437-4304, blueheroninngacoast.com

Darien Waterfront Inn 201 Broad St., 912-437-1215, darienwaterfrontinn.com
Open Gates Bed & Breakfast 301 Franklin St., 912-4376985, opengatesbnb.com
F LE M I N GTO N
Davis House Bed & Breakfast 226 Old Sunbury Rd., 912-8774832, sites.google.com/site/ davishouse226
FOLKSTON
The Inn at Folkston B&B 3576 Main St., 912-496-6256, 888509-6246, innatfolkston.com
RICHMOND HILL
Heron Cove Bed and Breakfast at Silverstream Plantation 331 Silverstream Ln., 912-727-3408, heroncovebnb.com
S AVA N N A H : HISTORIC DISTRICT
17Hundred90 Inn & Restaurant 307 E. President St., 912-236-7122, 800-487-1790, 17hundred90.com
Amethyst Garden Inn 402 E. Gaston St., 912-234-7716, amethystinnsavannah.com
Armstrong Inns Bed and Breakfast 554 E. Taylor St., 912232-9175, armstronginns.com
Azalea Inn & Villas 217 E. Huntingdon St., 912-2366080, azaleainn.com
Ballastone Inn Bed and Breakfast Savannah 14 E. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-236-1484, 800-822-4553, ballastone.com
Catherine Ward House 118 E. Waldburg St., 912-234-8564, 800-327-4270, catherinewardhouseinn.com
East Bay Inn 225 E. Bay St., 912-238-1225, 800-500-1225, eastbayinn.com
Eliza Thompson House 5 W. Jones St., 912-236-3620, 800-348-9378, elizathompsonhouse.com

Blue Heron Inn Bed & Breakfast,
Darien
Foley House Inn 14 W. Hull St., 912-232-6622, 800-6473708, foleyinn.com
Forsyth Park Inn 102 W. Hall St., 912-233-6800, 866-6706800, forsythparkinn.com
The Galloway House 107 E. 35th St., 912-658-4419, thegallowayhouse.com
The Gastonian 20 E. Gaston St., 912-232-2869, 800-3226603, gastonian.com
Green Palm Inn 548 E. President St., 912-447-8901, greenpalminn.com
Hamilton-Turner Inn 330 Abercorn St., 912-233-1833, 888-448-8849, hamiltonturnerinn.com
Joan's on Jones Bed & Breakfast 17 W. Jones Street, 888-989-9806, joansonjones. com
The Kehoe House 123 Habersham St., 912-232-1020, 800-820-1020, kehoehouse. com
McMillan Inn Bed & Breakfast 304 E. Huntingdon St., 912-201-2128, mcmillaninn.com
Olde Harbour Inn 508 E. Factors Walk, 912-234-4100, 800-553-6533, oldeharbourinn.com
The Olde Savannah Inn 217 E. Gaston St., 912-247-8254, theoldesavannahinn.com

Park Avenue Manor 109 W. Park Ave., 912-233-0352, parkavenuemanor.com
Presidents' Quarters Inn 225 E. President St., 912-233-1600, 800-233-1776, presidentsquarters.com
Savannah Bed & Breakfast Inn 121 W. Gordon St., 912-238-0518, 888-238-0518, savannahbnb.com
Whitaker-Huntingdon Inn 601 Whitaker St., 912-232-8911, whinn.com
Zeigler House Inn 121 W. Jones St., 912-233-5307, 866233-5307, zeiglerhouseinn.com
ST. MARYS
Emma's Co age House 300 W. Conyers St., 912-882-4199, 877-749-5974, emmasco agehouse.com
Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn 209 Osborne St., 912-882-7490, goodbreadhouse.com
Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast 200 Osborne St., 912-882-1872, 888-840-1872, spencerhouseinn.com
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
St. Simons Inn by the Lighthouse 609 Beachview Dr., 912-638-1101, 888-367-7270, stsimonsinn.com
Village Inn and Pub 500 Mallery St., 912-634-6056, 888-635-6111, villageinnandpub.com
SUNBURY
Dunham Farms 5836 Islands Hwy., 912-880-4500, dunhamfarms.com
TOWNSEND
McIntosh Manor Bed & Breakfast 15752 U.S. Hwy. 17, 912-8323198, mcintoshmanorga.com
TYBEE ISLAND
Atlantis Inn 20 Silver Ave., 912-786-8558, atlantisinntybee.com
Beachview Bed & Breakfast 1701 Butler Ave., 912-7865500, beachviewtybee.com
DeSoto Beach Bed & Breakfast 212 Butler Ave., 912-786-4542, 877-786-4542, desotobeachbandb.com
St. Simons Inn by the Lighthouse,
St. Simons Island

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The Georgianne Inn 1312 Butler Ave, 912-786-8710, 800596-5301, georgianneinn.com
Lighthouse Inn Bed & Breakfast 16 Meddin Dr., 912-786-0901, 866-786-0901, tybeebb.com
Surf Song Bed & Breakfast 21 Officers Row, 912-472-1040, tybeesurfsong.com
Tybee Island Inn Bed & Breakfast 24 Van Horne Ave., 912-786-9255, 866-892-4667, tybeeislandinn.com
Condos & Vacation Rentals
DARIEN
Private Islands of Georgia 107 Screven St., 912-222-0801, privateislandsofgeorgia.com
JEKYLL ISLAND
Jekyll Realty 21 Main St., Ste. 107, 912-635-3301, 888-3335055, jekyllrealty.com
RICHMOND HILL
Vacasa 29 Sand Spur Ct., 912289-1244, vacasa.com
S AVA N N A H : HISTORIC DISTRICT
Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals 317 E. Broad St., 912257-4050, luckysavannah.com
Savannah Dream Vacations 107-B E. Waldburg St., 912-7137278, savannahdreamvacations.com
Savannah Villas 109 W. Liberty St., 912-232-6633, savannahvillas.com
SHELLMAN BLUFF
Serenity Coastal Vacation Rentals 1208 Myrtle St. NE, 912-832-5191, serenitycoastalvacationrentals.com
ST. MARYS
Artist Bungalow 608 Ready St., 912-322-2156, vrbo. com/316944
Artist Co age 601 Norris St., 912-322-2156, vrbo. com/260128
Captain Morse House 124 Osborne St., 912-727-2133, vrbo.com/482860
Commissary Co age, Collier-Casey Estate 203 E. Bryant St., 912-882-3307, vrbo.com/417094
Green House Co age 106 W. Dillingham St., 912-3222157, vrbo.com/460117
Historic Collier-Casey House 203 E. Bryant St., 912882-3307, vrbo.com/403100
The Oliver House 212 E. Conyers St., 904-982-0972, vrbo.com/464657
Rose Lovell House 207 W. Weed St., 954-494-1762, roselovell.com
Unique Lo 605 Osborne St., 912-510-3781, vrbo. com/358147

ST. SIMONS ISLAND
The Beach Club at St. Simons 1440 Ocean Blvd., 912-638-1244, 888-306-1396, beachclubstsimons.com
Co ages at Sea Island 351 Sea Island Rd., 912-638-3611, 877-732-4752, seaislandcottagerentals.com
Hodne Cooper Vacation Rentals, Inc. 520 Ocean Blvd., 912-638-4750, 877-2088453, hodne cooper.com
Real Escapes Properties 406 Ocean Blvd., 855-3501716, realescapesproperties. com
The Strachan Carriage House 414 1/2 Butler Ave., 404-261-1352, stsimonscarriagehouse.com
TYBEE ISLAND
Beachside Colony 404 Butler Ave., 912-786-4535, 800-786-0770, beachsidecolony.com
Mermaid Co ages Vacation Rentals 1517 Chatham Ave., 912-704-4618, mermaidcottages.com
My Beach House 116 Butler Ave., 912-484-8397, mybeachhouseontybee.com
Oceanfront Co age Rentals, LLC 717 First St., 912-786-0054, 800-786-5889, oceanfrontco age.com
South Beach Oceanfront Condo on The Strand 1615 Strand St., Unit 6, 912-4147272, vrbo.com/264957
Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals 1106 U.S. Hwy. 80, 912-786-0100, 800-967-4433, ren ybee.com
Tybee Co ages, Inc. 1310 Jones Ave., 912-786-6746, 877524-9819, tybeeco ages.com
Tybee Island Rentals 204 First St., 912-786-4034, 800-4760807, tybeeislandrentals.com
Tybee Joy Vacations 121 Lewis Ave., 912-257-9097, tybeejoyvacations.com
Tybee Time Vacation Rentals, LLC 106 Sea Ln., 912-344-0868, 877-823-6441, tybeetimevacationrentals. com
Tybee Vacation Rentals 1010 Hwy. 80 E, 912-786-5853, 877-780-2026, tybeevacationrentals.com
Weston Beach Place at Tybee 4 12th Pl., 912-655-3468, westonbeach.com
Windfall by the Sea on Tybee Island 7 Oceanview Ct., 770-456-5266, windfallbythesea.com
Cabins & Cottages
BRUNSWICK
Altamaha Park of Glynn County 101 Vernon Lewis Wy., 912-264-2342, glynncounty.org

Coastal Co age Vacation Rental 144 North Dr., 912-2705382, flipkey.com/brunswickvacation-rentals/p431616/
DARIEN
The Red Door Co age 208 W. Third St., 912-437-1215, vrbo.com/372327
Sapelo Island Birdhouses Sapelo Island, 912-223-6515, sapeloislandbirdhouses.com
FOLKSTON
Newell Lodge 661 Ozzie Rowell Rd., 912-496-2838, newellresort.com
The Okefenokee Co age 35615 Okefenokee Dr., 912-576-4072, okefenokeecottage.com
Railside Lodging 3742 Main St., 912-496-2255, railsidelodging.com
JEKYLL ISLAND
Parker-Kaufman Vacation Co age Rentals 21 Main St., Ste. 103, 912-633-2512, 888453-5955, parker-kaufman. com
RICHMOND HILL
Fort McAllister State Park 3894 Ft. McAllister Rd., 912-727-2339, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ fortmcallister
RINCON
New Ebenezer Retreat & Conference Center 2887 Ebenezer Rd., 912-754-9242, newebenezer.org
ST. MARYS
Blue Goose Hostel & Cafe 126 Osborne St., 912-673-7974, loosea hegoose.com
Crooked River State Park 6222 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy., 912-882-5256, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ crookedriver
Slip Away Co age 502 Margaret St., 302-540-3394, slipawayco age.webs.com
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
Island Co age Company 214 Ashantilly Ave., 912-222-4078, islandco agecompany.com
TYBEE ISLAND
Tybee Island Co age 161 Lewis Ave., 706-533-6552, tybeeco age.guale.net
WAY N E S V I L L E
Deep Bend Landing 164 Deep Bend Ln., 912-778-5607, deepbendlanding.com
WOODBINE
Cabin Bluff 3852 Union Carbide Rd., 912-729-5960, cabinbluff.com

Mermaid Co ages Vacation Rentals, Tybee Island
Campgrounds & RV Parks
BRUNSWICK
Blythe Island Regional Park & Campground 6616 Blythe Island Hwy., 912-279-2812, 800343-7855, glynncounty.org
Coastal Georgia RV Resort 287 S. Port Pkwy., 912-2643869, coastalgarvresort.com
Golden Isles RV Park 7445 Blythe Island Hwy., 912-2611025, goldenislesrvpark.com
HOMELAND
Okefenokee RV Park 252 Bowery Ln., 912-496-2220, okefenokeervpark.com
JEKYLL ISLAND
Jekyll Island Campground 1197 Riverview Dr., 912-6353021, jekyllisland.com/lodging/jekyll-island-campground
KINGSLAND
Country Oaks RV Park & Campground 2456 Scrubby Bluff Rd., 912-729-6212, countryoaksrv.com
Jacksonville North / St. Marys KOA Campground 2970 Scrubby Bluff Rd., 912-729-3232, 800-562-5220, koa.com
M I DWAY
Fort Morris State Historic Site 2559 Fort Morris Rd., 912-884-5999, georgiastateparks.org/fortmorris
RICHMOND HILL
Savannah South KOA 4915 U.S. Hwy. 17 S, 912-756-3396, 800-562-8741, koa.com
RINCON
Whispering Pines RV Park & Campground 1755 Hodgeville Rd., 912-728-7562, whisperingpinesrvpk.com
SAPELO ISLAND
Sapelo Island's Cabre a Campground 1100 Autobahn, 912-485-2299, gastateparks. org/reynoldsmansion
SAVANNAH: SOUTHSIDE
Biltmore RV Park 4707 Ogeechee Rd., 912-236-4065, biltmorerv.com

Savannah Oaks RV Resort 805 Ft. Argyle Rd., 912-7484000, 800-851-0717, savannahoaks.net
Skidaway Island State Park 52 Diamond Causeway, 912-598-2300, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ skidawayisland
ST. GEORGE
Hidden River Resort 223 Reynolds Bridge Rd., 912-8432603, hiddenriverresort.com
ST. MARYS
A Big Wheel RV Park 6031 Charlie Smith Sr. Hwy., 912576-5386, abigwheelrvpark. com
Cumberland Island National Seashore Camping 101 Wheeler St., 912-8824336, nps.gov/cuis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
Sea Camp Campground Cumberland Island National Seashore, 912-882-4336, nps. gov/cuis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
TOWNSEND
Lake Harmony RV Park 1088 Lake Harmony Way SW, 912-832-4338, 888-767-7864, lakeharmonypark.com
McIntosh Lake RV Park 1093 McIntosh Lake Ln. SW, 912832-6215, mcintoshlakervpark. com
TYBEE ISLAND
River's End Campground & RV Park 5 Fort Ave., 912-7865518, 800-786-1016, riversendcampground.com
WAYC R O S S
Laura S. Walker State Park 5653 Laura Walker Rd., 912-287-4900, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ lauraswalker
WOODBINE
Walkabout Camp and RV Park 742 Old Still Rd., 912729-4110, walkaboutcamp.com

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BELINDA HALL

HISTORIC HEARTLAND
Life is peachy in Georgia's Historic Heartland region. Filled with fragrant orchards, charming antebellum homes, and rustic small towns, this bucolic region has undeniable appeal. History lovers enjoy the American Indian heritage sites, while music fans hum their favorite tunes at
several venerated locations associated with the Allman Brothers Band and R.E.M.
By Anne e Thompson
{ ABOVE: FRESH AIR BARBECUE, JACKSON }

GDED JUSTIN EVANS PHOTOGRAPHY FRIED GREEN TOMATOES COURTESY OF FOOD BLOGGER TORI AVEY RECIPE CAN BE FOUND ON TORIAVEY COM EDDIE TERRILL

Mystic Grill Set in fictional Mystic Falls but filmed in Covington, the hit CW series The Vampire Diaries inspired downtown's Mystic Grill. Don't miss the stunning downtown views from the roo op deck.

CAUGHT ON FILM
Whistle Stop Cafe A er Fried Green Tomatoes finished filming in Julie e, locals converted a 1927 building into a real-life Whistle Stop Cafe. The house specialty? Fried green tomatoes, of course.

Sac o' Suds A shopli ed can of tuna from this Monticello store set the My Cousin Vinny plot in motion. Now Sac o' Suds showcases an original script and a poster signed by the cast. It also sells movie T-shirts and souvenir cans of tuna.

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HISTORIC HEARTLAND

FARMVIEW MARKET & CAFE GDED

May the Farm-Sourced Be with You
Georgia's Historic Heartland region is known for its food, so don't miss its freshest flavors. Charming eateries dish up locally sourced meals, and farms offer a bounty of local produce. In Athens, Heirloom Cafe & Fresh Market only offers produce that is sown, tended, and harvested by people in the community. Dovetail in Macon also follows that philosophy when creating its seasonally inspired menu. Over in Madison, Farmview Market & Cafe is a grocer, butcher shop, cafe, and farmers market in one, featuring locally sourced, farm-to-table offerings.
Prefer a day at the farm? In the Athens-Watkinsville area, visit Washington Farms to pick your own food. In season, choose pumpkins, strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries from the fields. Each fall, the farm adds a hayride, barnyard animals, and a corn maze. In Fort Valley, Lane Southern Orchards offers tours of its peach and pecan orchards. Or, you may simply purchase your fresh fruit and nuts at their store. In the fall, they add a pumpkin patch alongside a sizeable corn maze. Dickey Farms in Musella also grows a mess of peaches, which you can buy just steps from where they're grown.

Farmview Market & Cafe,
Madison
Don't forget about the seasonings. Olive Forge Herb Farm in Haddock grows almost 400 varieties of herbs in display gardens. Their gift shop includes products such as soaps, teas, and sugars made on-site, as well as nursery plants.
For a little bit of everything, travel the Georgia Grown Trail 341, a diverse agritourism route along Old U.S. 41/341. It includes dozens of farms and markets, vineyards and wineries, and jams, jellies, and homegrown products.

GET THE SHOT

WORD OF MOUTH
"The architecture within Milledgeville is great.
It allows me to practice one of my favorite forms
of photography. #ExploreGeorgia"
@ELGUILLEJR (VIA INSTAGRAM)

Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Big House Museum
Snap photos of the Allman Brothers' Macon crash pad. The band rented here in the 1970s, and many of Duane Allman's personal belongings are now
on display.

2.
State Botanical Garden of Georgia
At this popular a raction in
Athens, pull out your camera to shoot lush tropical plants, winding trails,
and the beautiful Day Chapel.

3.
Olde Town Conyers
Take shots of historical Conyers,
an area Hollywood loves to film. Don't leave without seeing the Celtic Tavern, which appears in both The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.

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MATTHEW SMITH PORTER MCLEOD MICHAEL PITTS MADISON MAIN STREET SAM KALA PHOTOGRAPHY BIGSTOCK COM MACON FILM FESTIVAL

HISTORIC HEARTLAND

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 24April 2, 2017
Macon is a pink paradise when Yoshino cherry trees bloom and thousands gather for the annual Cherry Blossom Festival. A endees are treated to concerts, an arts and cra s festival, a food truck gathering, a balloon glow, and fireworks.

April 2230, 2017
Po ery lovers swear by Macon's Fired Works, an exhibit and sale featuring thousands of pieces. A end talks on how po ery has helped continuous human habitation in this region for fi een thousand years.

May 46, 2017
Madison is known for its many antebellum residences, some of which may be explored during the town's popular Spring Tour of Homes and Gardens.

June 2125, 2017
You heard it here first! AthFest showcases regional and national talent on three outdoor stages and in clubs around Athens.



July 2829, 2017
Join Madison's twinkling fireflies during the town's Firefly Festival. The nigh ime event features stilt walkers, face painters, cra s, and entertainment for the whole family. Saturday night's concert is adults-only.
Aug. 25Sept. 13, 2017
Handmade po ery is the focus of the Georgia Po ery Invitational in Watkinsville. In addition to shopping, you may take workshops, watch demonstrations, and tour po ers' studios.

Oct. 515, 2017
Georgia's agricultural heritage is on display at the Georgia National Fair in Perry. Come view the livestock competitions, sample local treats, enjoy thrill rides, play games of skill, and take in a circus act or two.

Oct. 21, 2017
Toe-tapping sounds, from the fiddles of bluegrass to the electric guitars of rock, fill the stages at Deep Roots, Milledgeville's cultural arts and music event. Don't miss the barbecue competition or the antique car show.

Nov. & Dec. 2017
See how the holidays were celebrated before the Civil War during Milledgeville's Antebellum Christmas event. Held at the Old Governor's Mansion, it features candlelit rooms decorated with authentic period items and filled with the aromas of fresh-cut Christmas trees and chestnuts on the fire.

Dec. 31, 2017
New York City may drop a crystal ball and Atlanta may drop a big peach on New Year's Eve, but Perry drops a buzzard. The Perry Buzzard Drop, with live entertainment and spirits, celebrates the return of the town's buzzards each fall.

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Lights, Camera, A ractions
In Georgia's Historic Heartland region, the state's movie-making credentials run deep. Films are shot here year-round, taking advantage of the area's bucolic landscape and charming towns. To explore the area's cinematic ties, begin with Mystic Falls Tours, which takes visitors to iconic Covington locations from The Vampire Diaries, including the Mystic Grill, Mystic Falls Courthouse, and the Lockwood Mansion. Meanwhile, The Originals Tours focuses on the first three seasons of The Originals series. Learn how Conyers is transformed into New Orleans for some of your favorite scenes. Or, take the self-guided Covington Walk of Stars tour and spot more than thirty-five celebrity pavers lining downtown Covington.
Another way to rub elbows with the region's moviemakers is to attend a local film festival. The four-day Macon Film Festival, now in its thirteenth year, takes place in July, screening independent films from around the world in downtown's historical theaters. Over in Milledgeville, Georgia's antebellum capital holds the Milledgeville Film Festival, a five-day event in April packed with screenings of short films, features, and fashion films. And the Athens Jewish Film Festival brings quality Jewish films to Athens in March. Screenings, along with discussions and celebrations, take center stage, and emerging Jewish filmmakers are spotlighted.

HISTORIC HEARTLAND

Museum of Arts and Sciences, Macon

Make a splash in refreshing Georgia waters. In Monticello, Ocmulgee Adventures helps you float down the Ocmulgee River (pictured). In Porterdale, the Yellow River Water Trail supplies put-in points every few miles. Thrill seekers should choose Sandy Beach Water Park in Macon, complete with slides, pools, and a lazy river.

SECRET LANDMARK
An 1883 wooden rail trestle in Athens' Dudley Park had its fi een seconds of fame in 1983, when it was pictured on the cover of R.E.M.'s debut album, Murmur.

KIDS CORNER

Bear Hollow Zoo, Athens
Lane Southern Orchards Farm Tour, Fort Valley
Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins

Museum of Arts and Sciences Macon's storehouse of fine art and culture, astronomy, and physics will leave budding scientists inspired. Introduce youths to folk art, visit a mini zoo, and explore outer space in the planetarium. Be sure to meet Ziggy, Macon's 40-million-year-old fossilized whale skeleton.
Bear Hollow Zoo In this Athens menagerie, native creatures that cannot be returned to the wild reside in a hardwood forest. Meet black bears, bobcats, deer, o ers, owls, a bald eagle, and 120 other species. Saturday a ernoons, visit the Reptile House filled with reptiles and amphibians.
Museum of Aviation Imaginations soar at this Warner Robins aerospace museum with a plane collection so massive, it doesn't all fit in hangars. Don't miss the B-29 Superfortress WWII bomber, as well as the SR-71 Blackbird that once flew 2193.3 mph, the fastest recorded speed for a piloted plane.
Lane Southern Orchards Farm Tour Teach the kids about growing and harvesting fresh food at this family farm near Fort Valley. Take a bus tour of peach and pecan orchards, then watch Georgia peaches move from the farm to the packing plant. Before you leave, buy a jar of peach jam!

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Athens
Bear Hollow Zoo This small zoo is home to native species, including black bears, bobcats, deer, o ers, owls, amphibians, and reptiles. 293 Gran Ellen Dr., 706-613-3580, athensclarkecounty.com/bearhollow
Classic City Tours Athens A full range of tour and transportation services. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour, guided heritage tour, or custom tour. 280 E. Dougherty St., 706-208-8687, 866-455-1820, visitathensga.com/listings/ classic-city-tours/637
Creature Comforts Brewing Co. Award-winning cra brewery offers tours and tastings Tuesday through Saturday. 271 W. Hancock St., 706-410-1043, creaturecomfortsbeer.com
Georgia Museum of Art Located on UGA's campus, it's both an academic museum and the state's official art museum. 90 Carlton St., 706-542-4662, georgiamuseum.org
Lyndon House Arts Center This unique complex features both a modern art gallery and a historic house museum. 293 Hoyt St., 706613-3623, athensclarkecounty. com/lyndonhouse

Peabody Media Awards Gallery See the best of broadcasting over the past 70 years, including memorabilia from TV shows, radio, and newsfilm archives. 300 S. Hull St., 706-542-3787, libs.uga.edu/ media
Creature Comforts Brewing Co., Athens

Sandy Creek Nature Center See native wildlife, and explore exhibits and 225 acres of woodland, fields, and marshland. 205 Old Commerce Rd., 706-613-3615, athensclarkecounty.com/ sandycreeknaturecenter

State Botanical Garden of Georgia This 313-acre preserve features five miles of trails, a three-story tropical conservatory, and themed gardens. 2450 S. Milledge Ave., 706542-1244, botgarden.uga.edu
T.R.R. Cobb House See Cobb's restored antebellum home, now a house museum with Civil War exhibits. 175 Hill St., 706-3693513, trrcobbhouse.org
Trial Gardens at UGA This garden at the University of Georgia is renowned for new crop introductions. Open to the public daily. 1111 Plant Sciences Bldg., 706-542-2471, ugatrial.hort. uga.edu
Ware-Lyndon Historic House Listed in the National Register of Historic Places and one of the few antebellum homes with Italianate elements in Athens. 293 Hoyt St., 706-613-3623, athensclarkecounty.com/facilities/ Facility/Details/29
Bishop
Thomas Orchards Located just south of Watkinsville, Thomas Orchards specializes in unique plants, outdoor art, fresh-picked peaches, and more. 6091 Macon Hwy., 706-769-5011, thomasorchardsandnursery.com
Bogart
Washington Farms Choose pumpkins, strawberries, and blueberries. In the fall, take a hayride, visit the pe ing farm, or try the corn maze. 5691 Hog Mountain Rd., 706-7690627, washingtonfarms.net

Byron
Barbour Farms Locally owned and operated, this farmers market sells pecans, candies, produce, gi s, seasonal fruits, and vegetables. 235 GA Hwy. 49 N, 478-956-2112, barbourfarms.com
Conyers
Big Haynes Creek Nature Center This 173-acre nature preserve is devoted to the preservation and study of native plants and wildlife. Open year-round. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., 770-860-4190, 800-266-9377, georgiahorsepark.com/Recreation/BigHaynesCreekNatureCenter/tabid/529/ Default.aspx
Georgia International Horse Park This 1,400-acre complex is the home to many equestrian and sporting events, year-round fairs, festivals, and concerts. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., 770-860-4190, 800-266-9377, georgiahorsepark.com
Monastery of the Holy Spirit Visit the home of Trappist monks, the Monastic Heritage Center, store and cafe, bonsai nursery, and garden center. 2625 Hwy. 212 SW, 770-483-8705, 800-266-9377, trappist.net
Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial The monument honors the sacrifices and uncommon dedication given by veterans during the 20th century. 3001 Black Shoals Rd., 770483-0995, walko eroes.org
Covington
Covington Self-Guided Movie Tour This walking or driving tour highlights many historic homes and buildings throughout Covington/ Newton County. Covington/ Newton County Visitor Information Center, 770-787-3868, 800-616-8626, gocovington. com
Covington On Location Self-Guided Tour This walking or driving tour includes the The Dukes of Hazzard, Remember the Titans, and other TV and movie locations. 2101 Clark St., 770-787-3868, 800-6168626, gocovington.com
Mystic Falls Tours Mystic Falls Tours provides guided tours to the sets used on the hit CW show The Vampire Diaries and behind-the-scenes info. 2101 Clark St., 404-549-1489, mysticfallstours.com

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Eatonton
Alice Walker Driving Tour Self-guided driving trail takes you to points of interest for the author Alice Walker. Brochure available at the Chamber. 305 N. Madison Ave., 706-485-7701, eatonton.com/visit/a ractions/ historical_sites.php
Antebellum Trail Bicycle Route Explore scenic byways of the Antebellum Trail Bicycle Route, a 170-mile trek that winds through Georgia's antebellum towns. 305 N. Madison Ave., 706-485-7701, bikeantebellum.com
Lake Oconee Outfi ers This outfi er offers familyfriendly activities with an emphasis on education about the sport of your choice. 951 Harmony Rd., 706-923-0999, lakeoconeeoutfi ers.com
Rock Hawk Effigy and Trails This 5,000-year-old monument is the centerpiece of 15 miles of education and recreation trails, with historical displays. 125 Wallace Dam Rd., 706-485-7701, rockhawk.org
Uncle Remus Museum Visit the Uncle Remus Museum at Turner Park and gather around the fireside for the adventurous tales of Br'er Rabbit. 214 S. Oak St., 706-485-6856, uncleremusmuseum.org
Flovilla
Indian Springs State Park Enjoy swimming, boating, and a nature trail at one of the nation's oldest parks, with natural springs and historic buildings. 678 Lake Clark Rd., 770-504-2277, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/indiansprings
Uncle Remus Museum, Eatonton

Forsyth
Hamlin Hills Visit Middle Georgia's #1 farm tourist destination. Enjoy the family corn maze by day and haunted corn maze by night. 477 Dames Ferry Rd., 844-386-3276, hamlinhills.com
Fort Valley
Annabelle Lundy Fe erman Porcelain Museum See the largest collection of Boehm porcelain sculptures on public display in the United States, including many rare pieces. 100 Massee Ln., 478-967-2358, americancamellias.com/ massee-lane-gardens/ visiting-the-gardens/boehmporcelain-collection
Lane Southern Orchards Lane Southern Orchards is a fourth-generation family operation that has grown peaches and pecans for more than 100 years. 50 Lane Rd., 800-277-3224, lanesouthernorchards.com
Massee Lane Gardens Historic Headquarters of the American Camellia Society Massee Lane Gardens is home to the American Camellia Society. Open yearround, 7 days. Guided tours by appointment. 100 Massee Ln., 478-967-2358, 877-4226355, americancamellias.org
Pearson Farm During summer peach season, walk-in customers are welcome at the packing house. Try our peach ice cream and pecans. 5575 Zenith Mill Rd., 478-827-0750, 888-423-7374, pearsonfarm. com

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING Jones County Chamber

ORGANIZATIONS:

478.986.1123, jonescounty.org

Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Athens Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.357.4430, visitathensga.com
Barnesville-Lamar County Chamber 770.358.5884, barnesville.org
Bu s County Chamber 770.775.4839, bu schamber.com
Byron Convention and Visitors Bureau 478.956.2409, tourbyron.com
City of Forsyth Convention and Visitors Bureau 68 N. Lee St., Forsyth, GA 31029, 478.974.1460

*Macon-Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Downtown Welcome Center 450 MLK Jr. Blvd., Macon, GA 31201, 478.743.3401, visitmacon.org
*Madison-Morgan County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 115 E. Jefferson St., Madison, GA 30650, 706.342.4454, madisonga.org
*Milledgeville Convention and Visitors Bureau 200 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville, GA 31059, 478.452.4687, 800.653.1804, visitmilledgeville.org
Monroe-Walton County Chamber 770.267.6594, waltonchamber.org

Conyers Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.929.4270, conyersga.com
*Covington/Newton County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitor Information Center 2101 Clark St., Covington, GA 30014, 770.787.3868, gocovington.com
*Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce 305 N. Madison Ave., Eatonton, GA 31024, 706.485.7701, visiteatonton. com

Monroe Downtown 770-2665331, monroedowntown.com
Monticello-Jasper County Chamber 706.468.8994, jaspercountycoc.com
*Oconee County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitors Information Center 21 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GA 30677, 706.769.5197, visitoconee.com
Peach County Chamber 478.825.3733, peachchamber. com

*Perry Area Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 101 General Courtney Hodges Blvd., Perry, GA 31069, 478.988.8000, perryga.com
Roberta-Crawford County Chamber 478.836.3825, robertacrawfordchamber.org
Warner Robins Convention and Visitors Bureau 478.922.5100, 888.288.9742, warnerrobinsvisitorcenter.com
REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
When you're here and need more information, these certified locations have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.
Athens Welcome Center 280 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA 30601, 706.353.1820
Conyers Welcome Center 901 Railroad St., Conyers, GA 30012, 770.602.2606
Macon Bibb I-75 Welcome Center 10051 Interstate 75 South, (I-75 S @ I-475 split), Forsyth, GA 31029, 478.994.8181, 478.994.9191
*Also a Regional Visitor Information Center available for drop-by visits.

Jackson
Dauset Trails Nature Center Explore the ponds, creeks, wildflower fields, wooded trails, and nature center. Camping for groups available. 360 Mt. Vernon Rd., 770-7756798, dause rails.com

High Falls State Park Hike along the Towaliga River to the remains of an 1880s gristmill. Boat rental, ramps, and docks provide lake access. 76 High Falls Park Dr., 478-993-3053, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/highfalls
Juliette
The Whistle Stop Cafe Home of the movie set of Fried Green Tomatoes and the famous Whistle Stop Cafe. 443 McCrackin St., 478-992-8886, thewhistlestopcafe.com
Macon
The Cannonball House The Cannonball House, named for damage sustained during the Civil War, is on the National Register of Historic Places. 856 Mulberry St., 478-745-5982, cannonballhouse.org
Georgia Sports Hall of Fame The largest state sports hall of fame in the U.S. celebrates athletes like John Smoltz, Herschel Walker, and Nancy Lopez. 301 Cherry St., 478-752-1585, gshf.org

Hay House, a property of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation This antebellum Italian Renaissance Revival house has been called the "Palace of the South" and features 24 rooms. 934 Georgia Ave., 478-742-8155, hayhousemacon.org
Lights on Macon Illuminated Walking Tour View some of the city's most resplendent homes on this free, self-guided, exterior tour of 30 antebellum homes lit year-round. Downtown Macon, 478-742-5084, 800768-3401, lightsonmacon.com
Museum of Arts and Sciences The Museum of Arts and Sciences has art, science, and humanities exhibitions plus a planetarium, observatory, and mini zoo. 4182 Forsyth Rd., 478-477-3232, masmacon.org
Ocmulgee National Monument See mounds, an earth lodge reconstructed over the original 1,000-year-old floor, and a museum housing more than 2,000 artifacts. 1207 Emery Hwy., 478-752-8257, nps.gov/ocmu

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Tubman Museum Learn about African American art, history, inventions, and culture at the largest museum of its type in the nation. 310 Cherry St., 478-743-8544, tubmanmuseum.com
Madison
Audio Walking/Driving Tour of Madison's Historic District Picturesque antebellum homes can be seen on this walking or driving tour of Madison's historic district. 115 E. Jefferson St., 706342-4454, visitmadisonga.com
Farmview Market Farmview Market incorporates a specialty grocery store, a butcher shop, a farm-to-table cafe, and an open air farmers market. 2610 Eatonton Hwy., 844-210-7030, farmviewmarket. com
Heritage Hall The 1811 Greek Revival hometurned-museum boasts antiques, original architecture, and unique window etchings. 277 S. Main St., 706-342-9627, friendso eritagehall.org
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center See exhibitions, performances, and other programs throughout the year in one of the first graded public schools in the South. 434 S. Main St., 706-342-4743, 877-233-0598, mmcc-arts.org

Morgan County African American Museum The nonprofit museum preserves African American heritage and promotes knowledge of African American history. 156 Academy St., 706-342-9191, mcaam.org
The Rogers House & Rose Co age This 1809 house museum is furnished with period pieces, and the Rose Co age is tastefully restored. 179 E. Jefferson St., 706-342-9627, visitmadisonga. com/play
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art The Steffen Thomas Museum and Archives is dedicated to providing art education programs for children and families. 4200 Bethany Rd., 706-342-7557, steffenthomas.org
Milledgeville
Flannery O'Connor Room GCSU This admirable collection includes signature pieces from O'Connor's farmhouse, plus her personal library and memorabilia. Georgia College Museum, 478-445-4391, visitmilledgeville. org/listings/the-museum-atgcsu-flannery-oconnor-room/347
Historic Trolley Tours Take a guided trolley tour through Georgia's antebellum capital, including Milledgeville's historic district. 200 W. Hancock St., 478-452-4687, 800-653-1804, visitmilledgeville.org/things-todo/events/tours/#trolley-tours

Lockerly Arboretum Famous for its magnificent lily pads and natural se ing, this arboretum is a jewel of Milledgeville. 1534 Irwinton Rd., 478-452-2112, lockerly.org
Memory Hill Cemetery Milledgeville This cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided tour map is available at the cemetery. 300 Franklin St., 800-653-1804, friendsofcems.org/MemoryHill
Old Governor's Mansion Built as the executive mansion, this Greek Revival-style building was home to Georgia's governors from 1839 to 1868. 120 S. Clarke St., 478-445-4545, gcsu. edu/mansion
Musella
Dickey Farms Open-air market offering local produce and goods at the oldest continuously operating packing house in Georgia. 3440 Musella Rd., 478-836-4362, 800-732-2442, dickeyfarms.com
Oxford
Oxford College Walking Tour Tour the first home of Emory University, founded in 1836, now a campus for first- and secondyear liberal arts students. 100 Hamill St., 770-784-8888, emory. edu/home/about/campus

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Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins

Perry
The Georgia Artisan Center Promotes the work of Georgia's talented artists and artisans. A variety of unique, handcra ed items are exhibited for sale. 101 General Courtney Hodges Blvd., 478-988-8000, georgiaartisancenter.com
Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter A state-owned, multipurpose 1,100-acre rental complex designed for meetings, trade shows, livestock, and horse shows. 401 Larry Walker Pkwy., 478-987-3247, 800-987-3247, gnfa.com
Historic Walking/Driving Tour Perry A self-guided walking or driving tour of historical homes and significant sites in Perry. Brochures and cell tours available. 101 General Courtney Hodges Blvd., 478-988-8000, perryga.com

Rutledge
Hard Labor Creek State Park Best known for its golf course, this park also offers beach swimming, biking, hiking, horseback riding, and much more. 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., 706-557-3001, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/hardlaborcreek
Social Circle
Blue Willow Inn Housed in a Greek Revival mansion, this award-winning restaurant offers tours and the finest Southern food. 294 N. Cherokee Rd., 770-464-2131, 800-552-8813, bluewillowinn.com
Warner Robins
Museum of Aviation Home of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame Large museum with more than 90 aircra and missiles, aviation exhibits, cafe, and the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. 1942 Heritage Blvd., 478-926-7309, museumofaviation.org

Watkinsville
Happy Valley Po ery, Inc. Happy Valley Po ery in Watkinsville features on-site po erymaking and glass-blowing demonstrations. 1210 Carson Graves Rd., 706-769-5922, chappellegallery.com
Miller's Blueberry Farm Pick your own blueberries and blackberries from mid-June to mid-August. 1371 Union Church Rd., 706-765-3076, ronputman. com/blueberry-farm.html
Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation OCAF hosts annual cultural arts festivals, ongoing art exhibits, and other fantastic events year-round. 34 School St., 706769-4565, ocaf.com

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Best Western 170 N. Milledge Ave., 706-546-7311, 800528-1234, bestwestern.com/ colonialinnathens
Budget Host 3425 Atlanta Hwy., 706-549-0251, 800-2834678, budgethost.com
Bulldog Inn 1225 Commerce Rd., 706-543-3611, 877-6351253, bulldoginn-athens.com
Candlewood Suites 156 Classic Rd., 706-548-9663, 888-226-3539, ihg.com/ candlewood
Comfort Inn & Suites 3980 Atlanta Hwy., 706-227-9700, 800-228-5150, choicehotels. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 236 Old Epps Bridge Rd., 706-612-9100, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Courtyard by Marriott Athens Downtown 166 N. Finley St., 706-369-7000, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Days Inn Athens 230 N. Finley St., 706-543-6511, daysinn. com/hotel/12371
Georgia Gameday Center 250 W. Broad St., 706-5834500, stayatgameday.com
Hampton Inn 2220 W. Broad St., 706-548-9600, 800-4267866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Athens Downtown 390 E. Washington St., 706-353-6800, 877-782-9444, hiltongardeninnathens.com
Holiday Inn Athens-University Area 197 E. Broad St., 706-549-4433, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/holidayinn
Holiday Inn Express AthensUniversity Area 513 W. Broad St., 706-546-8122, 800-4654329, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Hotel Indigo Athens Downtown 500 College Ave., 706-546-0430, 877-775-1106, indigoathens.com
Howard Johnson Inn 2465 W. Broad St., 706-548-1111, 800446-4656, hojo.com
InTown Suites ExtendedStay 2044 S. Milledge Ave., 706-355-3121, 800-553-9338, intownsuites.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 1050 Ultimate Dr., 706-548-5676, 800-771-7171, microtelinn.com
Perimeter Inn 3791 Atlanta Hwy., 706-548-3000, 800-9342963, perimeterinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites 2715 Atlanta Hwy., 706-549-1530, 800-237-8466, choicehotels. com
Sleep Inn & Suites 109 Florence Dr., 706-850-1261, sleepinn.com/hotel/ga656

UGA Hotel and Conference Center 1197 S. Lumpkin St., 706-542-2134, 800-884-1381, georgiacenter.uga.edu/ uga-hotel
Wingate by Wyndham Athens Near Downtown 255 North Ave., 706-995-4000, wyndhamhotels.com
BYRON
Best Western Inn & Suites 101 Dunbar Rd., 478-956-3056, bestwestern.com/innsuitesbyron
Comfort Suites 103 Dunbar Rd., 478-956-1222, choicehotels.com
Days Inn Byron 246 N. Hwy. 49, 478-956-5100, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 515 Old Macon Rd., 478-956-5600, econolodge.com
Econo Lodge 12003 Watson Blvd., 478-956-2800, econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Byron 102 Holiday Ct., 478956-7829, 877-410-6667, ihg. com/holidayinnexpress
Quality Inn 115 Chapman Rd., 478-956-1600, 877-424-6423, qualityinn.com
Super 8 Byron/South Macon 305 Hwy. 49 N, 478-956-3311, 800-454-3213, super8.com
CONYERS
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 1297 Dogwood Dr. SW, 770-483-1332, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Comfort Inn 1363 Klondike Rd., 770-760-0300, 877-7218408, comfortinn.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1312 Old Covington Hwy. SE, 770-785-2400, 800830-5222, countryinns.com/ conyersga
Courtyard by Marriott 1337 Old Covington Hwy., 770-9222251, marriott.com
Econo Lodge 1350 Dogwood Dr., 770-922-3314, choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn 1340 Dogwood Dr., 770-483-8838, 800-4267866, conyers.hamptoninn.com
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 1659 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., 770-761-9155, hawthorn. com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta-Conyers 1302 Green St., 678-964-2400, 877-4106667, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Horizon Extended Stay at Conyers 1385 Old McDonough Hwy. SE, 770-9180618, horizonextendedinnga. com/extendedstay/
InTown Suites Extended-Stay 1125 Northlake Dr., 770-8609355, intownsuites.com
Jameson Inn 1070 Dogwood Dr., 770-760-0777, 855-537-4138, jamesoninns.com/

UGA Hotel and Conference Center, Athens
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta Conyers 1184 Dogwood Dr. SE, 770-918-0092, 800531-5900, lq.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Conyers/Atlanta Area 1412 Old McDonough Hwy., 770-278-0950, 800-3370050, microtelinn.com
Motel 6 1351 Dogwood Dr., 770-483-3220, motel6.com
Quality Inn 1164 Dogwood Dr., 770-760-1230, 877-242-6423, qualityinn.com
C OVI N GTO N
Americas Best Value Inn 10101 Alcovy Rd., 770-7864133, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites 10111 Alcovy Rd., 770-787-4900, baymontinns.com
Days Inn Covington 10166 Alcovy Rd., 770-788-8919, 800-225-3297, wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn
Hampton Inn 14460 Lochridge Blvd., 678-212-2500, hamptoninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 9159 Access Rd., 770-7849200, 800-465-9432, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Super 8 10130 Alcovy Rd., 770-786-5800, 800-454-3213, the.super8.com/15229
Travelodge 10225 Hwy. 142 N, 770-784-1849, 800-525-4055, travelodge.com
E ATO N TO N
The Lodge on Lake Oconee 930 Greensboro Rd., 706-4857785, thelodgeonlakeoconee. com
Sunset Marina and Inn 108 Mayes Rd., 706-485-5008, sunsetmarina-inn.com
FORSYTH
Comfort Inn 333 Harold G. Clarke Pkwy., 478-994-3400, choicehotels.com/hotel/ga767
Comfort Suites 343 Harold G. Clarke Pkwy., 478-9949494, choicehotels.com/hotel/ ga608
Days Inn 343 N. Lee St., 478-994-2900, daysinn.com/ hotel/04874

Econo Lodge 320 Cabaniss Rd., 478-994-5603, choicehotels.com
Holiday Inn Express 520 Holiday Cir., 478-994-9697, 877-410-6667, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
La Quinta Inn & Suites 400 Russell Pkwy., 478-885-2500, lq.com
New Forsyth Inn 130 N. Frontage Rd., 770-712-3139, newforsythinn.com
Quality Inn 951 GA Hwy. 42 N, Bldg. A, 478-994-9260, qualityinn.com/ga998
Red Roof Inn 480 Holiday Cir., 478-994-5691, 800-7337663, redroof.com
Rodeway Inn 951 GA Hwy. 42 N, Bldg. B, 478-994-9260, rodewayinn.com/gaa01
Super 8 - Forsyth 436 Tift College Rd., 478-994-5101, 800-454-3213, super8.com
FORT VALLEY
Days Inn & Suites Fort Valley 300 Commercial Hts., 478-825-3600, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com
Valley Inn 204 Commercial Hts., 478-822-9090, valleyinnfortvalley.com
G R AY
Days Inn 288 W. Clinton St., 478-986-4200, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com/gray10675
JACKSON
Days Inn 625 E. Third St., 770-504-8100, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com/hotel/07885
MACON
Americas Best Value Inn 4546 Hartley Bridge Rd., 478-788-7500, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites Macon/Plantation Dr. 150 Plantation Inn Dr., 478474-8004, 800-337-0550, baymontinns.com
Baymont Inn & Suites Macon/ Riverside Dr. 3680 Riverside Dr., 478-474-4989, 800-3370550, baymontinns.com
Best Western Inn & Suites of Macon 4681 Chambers Rd., 478-781-5300, 800-528-1234, bestwesterngeorgia.com

Best Western Riverside Inn 2400 Riverside Dr., 478-743-6311, 888-454-4565, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Candlewood Suites 3957 River Place Dr., 478-254-3530, ihg.com/candlewood
Comfort Inn & Suites Macon/Arkwright Rd. 3935 Arkwright Rd., 478-757-8688, comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites 120 Plantation Inn Dr., 478-314-5130, comfortsuites.com/ga624
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson - Macon North 3915 Arkwright Rd., 478-803-8300, 800-830-5222, countryinns. com
Courtyard by Marriott 3990 Sheraton Dr., 478-477-8899, 800-321-2211, marriott.com
Days Inn 4999 Eisenhower Pkwy., 478-781-4343, 800-2253297, daysinn.com/hotel/47561
Econo Lodge 1990 Riverside Dr., 478-746-6221, econolodge. com
Extended Stay America - Macon North 3980 Riverside Dr., 478-474-2805, 800-804-3724, extendedstayamerica.com
Fairfield 4035 Sheraton Dr., 478-738-9007, fairfieldinn. com/mcnfi
Fairfield Macon West 110 Plantation Inn Dr., 478-4749922, marriott.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Macon I-75 North 3954 River Place Dr., 478-803-5000, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn Macon/ Mercer University 1220 Stadium Dr., 478-741-5527, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Macon West 4970 Harrison Rd., 478-803-0033, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Holiday Inn Macon North 3953 River Place Dr., 478803-8200, 888-233-9450, holidayinn.com/maconga
Home2 Suites by Hilton Macon I-75 North 3963 River Place Dr., 855-605-0317, home2suites3.hilton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Macon-North 1514 Bass Rd., 478-477-9776, homewoodsuites3.hilton.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites 3944 River Place Dr., 478-475-0206, laquintamacon.com
Macon Extended Stay 3944 River Place Dr., 478-475-0206, laquintamacon.com
Macon Marriott City Center 240 Coliseum Dr., 478-6215300, marriott.com
Magnuson Hotel 2720 Riverside Dr., 478-743-1482, magnusonhotelmacon.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 2020 Bowman Pk., 478-254-3300, 800-337-0050, microtelinn.com

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Motel 6 Macon West 6009 Harrison Rd., 478-788-8800, motel6.com
Quality Inn & Suites Macon North 115 Riverside Pkwy., 478-474-4000, qualityinn.com
Quality Inn 4630 Chambers Rd., 478-781-7000, qualityinn. com
Ramada 4755 Chambers Rd., 478-788-0120, 800-854-9517, ramada.com
Red Roof Inn 3950 River Place Dr., 478-477-7477, 800733-7663, redroof.com
Residence Inn 3900 Sheraton Dr., 478-475-4280, 800-3313131, marriott.com
Rodeway Inn & Suites 130 Holiday Dr. N, 478-405-0106, rodewayinn.com
Sleep Inn 140 Plantation Inn Dr., 478-476-8111, sleepinn.com
Sleep Inn Macon North 3928 River Place Dr., 478-757-8300, 800-424-6423, sleepinnmacon. com
SpringHill Suites 4630 Sheraton Dr., 478-803-9100, marriott.com
Super 8 Macon West 4765 Chambers Rd., 478-254-5290, 800-454-3213, wyndhamhotels. com/super-8
Value Place - Macon West 4949 Harrison Rd., 478-4770949, valueplace.com
Value Place - North Macon 2000 Bowman Rd., 478-4778347, valueplace.com
Wingate by Wyndham 100 Northcrest Blvd., 478-4768100, 800-337-0077, wingatehotels.com
MADISON
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 1972 Eatonton Rd., 706-342-0054, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn 2012 Eatonton Rd., 706-342-9003, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express 1041 Ramada Way, 706-342-9190, hiexpress.com
The James Madison Inn & Conference Center 260 W. Washington St., 706-342-7040, jamesmadisoninn.com
Quality Inn 2001 Eatonton Rd., 706-342-1839, 800-4246423, qualityinn.com
Super 8 2091 Eatonton Rd., 706-438-1081, 800-454-3213, super8.com
MILLEDGEVILLE
Comfort Suites 2621 N. Columbia St., 478-453-2212, 800528-1234, comfortsuites.com
Days Inn 2551 N. Columbia St., 478-453-8471, 800-225-3297, daysinn.com/hotel/11814
Econo Lodge 3001 Heritage Rd., 478-453-3551, econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 2631-A N. Columbia St., 478-4525202, marriot.com/mcnmd

Hampton Inn 2461 N. Columbia St., 478-451-0050, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Heritage Inn 2474 N. Columbia St., 478-453-9491, 800454-3213, heritageinnga.com
Motel 6 2595 N. Columbia St., 478-452-9290, motel6.com
Soho Lofts 107 S. Wayne St., 478-453-3993, soholoftsga. com
MONROE
The Wayfarer Hotel 114 N. Broad St., 678-871-8642, wayfarerhotel.net
PERRY
Best Western Bradbury Inn & Suites 205 Lect Dr., 478-218-5200, 800-937-8376, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 201 Lect Dr., 478-987-8777, comfortinn.com
Days Inn Perry Near Fairgrounds 200 Valley Dr., Bldg. A, 478-224-3198, 800-2553297, wyndhamhotels.com/ days-inn
Econo Lodge 102 Valley Dr., 478-987-2142, 800-325-2525, econolodge.com
Great Inn 1006 St. Patrick Dr., 478-987-5600, 877-9875600, thegreatinn.com
Hampton Inn 102 Hampton Ct., 478-987-7681, hamptoninn.com/hi/perry
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Perry - National Fairground Area 1502 Sam Nunn Blvd., 478-224-3000, 877-410-6777, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Howard Johnson Inn 100 Marketplace Dr., 478-9878400, 800-221-5801, hojo. com
Jameson Inn 200 Market Place Dr., 478-987-5060, 855537-4138, jamesoninns.com
Knights Inn 704 Mason Ter., 478-987-1515, 800-477-0629, knightsinn.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 110 Fairview Dr., 478-987-4004, 800-3370050, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn National Fairgrounds Area 1602 Sam Nunn Blvd., 478-987-7710, 800-642-7710, choicehotels. com
Ramada Perry Near Fairgrounds 200 Valley Dr., 478-987-3313, 800-854-9517, ramada.com
Rodeway Inn 110 Perimeter Rd., 478-987-4454, choicehotels.com
Travelodge 100 Westview Ln., 478-987-7355, 888-988-9080, travelodgeperry.com
WARNER ROBINS
Americas Best Value Inn 1440 Watson Blvd., 478922-2006, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com

Baymont Inn & Suites 2731 Watson Blvd., 478-953-5522, 800-337-0550, baymontinns. com
Candlewood Suites Warner Robins/Robins AFB 110 Willie Lee Pkwy., 478-333-6850, ihg.com/candlewood
Comfort Inn 2725 Watson Blvd., 478-953-3000, comfortinn.com
Comfort Inn & Suites at Robins AFB 95 GA Hwy. 247 S, 478-225-0365, 800-5282967, choicehotels.com/ hotel/ga134
Comfort Suites 3101 Watson Blvd., 478-953-5240, 800228-5150, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 220 Margie Dr., 478-971-1660, 800-456-4000, countryinns.com
Courtyard by Marriott 589 Carl Vinson Pkwy., 478-6026200, marriott.com
Days Inn & Suites 2739 Watson Blvd., 478-953-3800, daysinn.com/hotel/49921
Extended Stay 2103 Moody Rd., 478-329-9222, intownsuites.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 221 Margie Dr., 478-953-4200, 866-316-5960, marriott.com/ mcnwr
Hampton Inn 4000 Watson Blvd., 478-953-9443, 800426-7866, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 207 N. Willie Lee Pkwy., 478-9711550, warnerrobins.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Warner Robins North West 4020 Watson Blvd., 478-333-2737, 877-410-6667, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
La Quinta Inn & Suites Robins AFB 4080 Watson Blvd., 478-333-6920, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Ramada Hotel & Suites 2024 Watson Blvd., 478-923-8871, ramadawarnerrobins.com
Suburban Extended Stay 2727 Watson Blvd., 478-9535100, suburbanhotels.com
Super 8 Warner 105 Woodcrest Blvd., 478-923-8600, 800-454-3213, super8.com
Wingate by Wyndham 4031 Watson Blvd., 478-333-6650, 800-337-0077, wingatehotels. com
WAT K I N S V I L L E
SpringHill Suites Athens 3500 Daniells Bridge Rd., 706-353-8484, marriott.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
AT H E N S
Graduate 295 E. Dougherty St., 706-549-7020, 866-9284367, graduateathens.com

Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
AT H E N S
The Colonels B&B 3890 Barnett Shoals Rd., 706-559-9595, thecolonels.net
BARNESVILLE
Antebellum Oaks B&B 643 Greenwood St., 678-359-1116, antebellumoaksbb.com
Rumble Seat Inn Bed & Breakfast 303 Forsyth St., 770-358-9348, rumbleseatinnandcatering.com
C OVI N GTO N
The Twelve Oaks Bed & Breakfast 2176 Monticello St., 770-385-4005, thetwelveoaks.com
JULIETTE
Jarrell 1920 House B&B 715 Jarrell Plantation Rd., 478-986-3972, 888-633-2750, jarrellhouse.com
MACON
1842 Inn 353 College St., 478-741-1842, 877-452-6599, 1842inn.com
Burke Mansion Bed & Breakfast 1085 Georgia Ave., 478-238-1731, burkemansionmacon.com
MADISON
The Brady Inn 250 N. Second St., 706-342-4400, 866-770-0773, bradyinn.com
The Farmhouse Inn 1051 Meadow Ln., 706-342-7933, 866-253-0023, thefarmhouseinn.com
Southern Cross Guest Ranch 1670 Bethany Church Rd., 706-342-8027, southcross.com
MILLEDGEVILLE
Antebellum Inn 200 N. Columbia St., 478-453-3993, antebelluminn.com
MONROE
Sparrow Hill Inn 410 E. Church St., 470-865-6800, sparrowhillinn.com
WAT K I N S V I L L E
Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast 5 Harden Hill Rd., 706-769-2633, ambedandbreakfast.com
Cabins & Cottages
FLOVILLA
Holloway Cottages at Indian Springs 1834 Hwy. 42 S, 770775-5350, thevillageatindiansprings.com
Indian Springs State Park 678 Lake Clark Rd., 770-5042277, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/indiansprings
IRWINTON
Blue Goose on Main Bike Hostel 128 E. Main St., 478946-1501, looseatthegoose.com

MONTICELLO
Bennett Cove 6936 Hwy. 212 W, 770-688-0357, bennettcove.com
RUTLEDGE
Hard Labor Creek State Park 5 Hard Labor Creek Rd., 706-557-3001, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ hardlaborcreek
J&J Bunkhouse 250 Hawkins Ave., 706-342-4400, madisonweddings.com/weddingand-reception-venues/jandjbunkhouse/
Campgrounds & RV Parks
BISHOP
Pine Lake RV Campground 5540 High Shoals Rd., 706769-5486, pinelakervcamp. com
CONYERS
Georgia International Horse Park 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy., 770-860-4190, 800-266-9377, georgiahorsepark.com
E ATO N TO N
Lawrence Shoals Campground 123 Wallace Dam Rd., 706-4855494, georgiapower.com
Oconee Springs Park 109 S. Spring Rd. SE, 706-485-8423, putnamcountyga.us
FORSYTH
Forsyth KOA 414 S. Frontage Rd., 478-994-2019, 800-5628614, koa.com
JACKSON
High Falls State Park 76 High Falls Park Dr., 478-993-3053, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/highfalls
JULIETTE
Dames Ferry Park at Lake Juliette 9546 Hwy. 87, 478994-7945, georgiapower.com
MADISON
Country Boys RV Park Madison 2750 Eatonton Rd., 706-342-1799, 888-742-1799, countryboysrv.com
MILLEDGEVILLE
Scenic Mountain RV Park & Campground 2686 Irwinton Rd., 478-454-1013, scenicmountainrv.com
PERRY
Fair Harbor RV Park & Campground 515 Marshallville Rd., 478-988-8844, 877-9888844, fairharborrvpark.com
Farms & Ranches
MADISON
Crafdal Farm Alpacas 2070 Fieldcrest Ln., 706-752-1493, crafdalfarm.com

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Filled with charming towns nestled into the peaks and valleys of the Appalachian Mountains, Georgia's Historic High Country region boasts exquisite views and unforgettable experiences. Take in the stunning panorama while mountain biking or zip-lining, and be sure to check out the region's
important American Indian landmarks and Civil War sites.
By Anne e Thompson
{ ABOVE: GIBBS GARDENS, BALL GROUND }

GDED OAK HILL BIGSTOCK COM GIBBS GARDENS

Oak Hill When Reese Witherspoon shows off a stately manse to a nosy reporter in Sweet Home Alabama, she's actually in Martha Berry's historic Oak Hill in Rome. The estate was shown in the outdoor wedding as well.

CAUGHT ON FILM
Pickett's Mill Historic Site The 1850s log cabin at Picke 's Mill Historic Site in Dallas became the home of Robert Duvall's character in Get Low. The movie, the true story of a recluse who plans and a ends his own funeral so he can enjoy it, also stars Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray, and Lucas Black.

Gibbs Gardens When Miracles from Heaven's filmmakers needed to show heaven, they chose the Japanese Garden at Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground. The young character Anna falls from a tree and has a near-death experience. Heaven is a woodland trail with flowers and a serene lake.

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GDED ELISABETH LAMBERT

Stories from the Civil War
Gone, but not forgotten. Civil War history is brought to life on battlefields and burial grounds in Georgia's Historic High County region. The newest site, Resaca Battlefield State Historic Site in Resaca, is situated where the first major battle of the Atlanta Campaign took place. Walk six miles of trails through the grounds that saw the heaviest fighting. (There were 6,100 casualties here in 1864.) The park also features earthen infantry and artillery fortifications; a reenactment takes place nearby each May.
While you're in Resaca, visit two wellpreserved fortified areas used by both sides during and after the war. At the Fort Wayne Civil War Historic Site, a mile-long trail overlooks the Georgia Mili-

Chickamauga National Military Park, Fort Oglethorpe
tia's parade grounds and entrenchments. The nearby Resaca Cemetery is the first Confederate cemetery and the final resting place of 451 soldiers who died in the Battle of Resaca.
Just north of Resaca, the 1850 Western & Atlantic Tunnel in Tunnel Hill

is open for tours. It was the first major tunnel in the South and witness to the Civil War's 1862 Great Locomotive Chase. The Battle of Tunnel Hill Civil War Reenactment takes place each September.
For even more Civil War history, head to Lookout Mountain, where Union and Confederate armies clashed during the fall of 1863 in some of the hardest fighting of the Civil War. Chickamauga National Military Park near Fort Oglethorpe has a visitor center with an orientation film and fascinating exhibits on the battle.

GET THE SHOT

WORD OF MOUTH
"They say it's not about the destination, it's about
the journey. But when hiking the Lower Falls in Big Canoe, it's about both.
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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Prater's Mill Grist Mill
Photograph this still-operating 1885 mill located in Dalton. If you come during the Country Fair in October, take photos of the clog dancers' twirling skirts.

2.
Barnsley Resort
At this elegant Adairsville resort, the ruins of the original villa are especially photo-
worthy in the spring when flowers burst forth. If shooting a romantic pic, bring a candle at twilight.

3.
Chief Vann House
Go inside this 1804 brick planta-
tion home in Chatsworth built
by Cherokee Indian Joseph
Vann. Take pictures of the elegant hand carvings and floating staircase.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR




April 2829, 2017
Now a nationally sanctioned barbecue competition, BBQ, Boogie and Blues in Calhoun dishes up some of the best slow-cooked meats in the South. There's also plenty of good music, a contest modeled on the Amazing Race, and a bicycle ride (to burn off those calories!).

April 29, 2017
Blue Ridge casts a ention on fishing at Trout Fest. It begins with a special train ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway along the Toccoa River, followed by fly-tying and fly-fishing instruction from outfi ers and guides.

May 6, 2017
MayFest in Carrollton's Adamson Square features a variety of handmade arts and cra s, plenty of tasty food, and a Childrens Village with rock climbing and inflatables.

May 2728, 2017
Popular folk-art gathering Finster Fest fills Howard Finster's Paradise Garden in Summerville with the works of other self-taught artists. Enjoy great music and food as you explore the restored garden that is a work of art in itself.

July 1516, 2017
Cra ers come from all over the state to show their works at the Homespun Festival in Rockmart. Purchase handmade items and enjoy live entertainment while chowing down on food from a variety of vendors.

Aug. 31 Sept. 3, 2017
Thousands of Jeeps and their owners descend upon Jasper for Jeep Fest. Bring yours to participate--or simply come to watch--as Jeeps motor through the mud.

Oct. 1415 & 2122, 2017
Sweet local fruit is the theme of Ellijay's Georgia Apple Festival. Pick out your favorite apples from twenty-two varieties. A erward, peruse handcra ed items, watch a parade, and take in the antique car show.

Oct. 1415 & 2122, 2017
Carrollton Festival of the Arts in Carrollton features top works from across the country. In addition to the juried art competition, there's music, shopping, and children's activities for the whole family.

Oct. 2829, 2017
Come hungry to Chiaha Harvest Fair, Rome's juried art show. The art may feed your soul, but the local food vendors know how to satisfy your stomach. Sip free apple cider and nosh on fried pies, caramel apples, lace cakes, and freshly popped ke le corn.

Oct. 1415, 2017
Mountain music, Southern foods, living-history exhibits, and handmade cra s take center stage at Prater's Mill Country Fair in Dalton. You'll see blacksmithing, spinning, quilting, and hand tu ing--a cra that evolved into the tu ed carpet industry here.

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Barnsley Resort,
Adairsville
Garden Party
Georgia's Historic High Country region has cultivated a taste for gardens. Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground is one of the largest estate gardens in the nation. Its founder, Jim Gibbs, sought sites all over the world, and when he encountered these rolling hills with bubbling springs, he found the place to create his dream. Native azaleas, dogwoods, and mountain laurels add color to the dozens of ponds, bridges, and waterfalls.
A different idea created a fabled house and garden at Barnsley Resort near Adairsville. Godfrey Barnsley built the Woodlands estate for his beloved wife in the 1840s. The original villa was destroyed by a tornado in 1906, but the buildings' remains and surrounding Italian gardens create a romantic scene.
The gardens surrounding educator Martha Berry's home, Oak Hill, were designed in the 1920s and '30s. Located on the Berry College campus in Rome, they have a Victorian feel with compartmentalized plots separated by shrubs and walls, statuary, ponds, and sundials. There's also a sunken grass garden and a garden with wildflowers, groundcovers, and bulbs.
Some gardens focus on art. The Chukkar Farm Polo Club is home to Cashin's Sculpture Garden in Cherokee County. Currently there are twenty-two largescale abstract pieces on display along a half-mile trail in a hardwood forest. Over in Dalton, you'll find the Robert T. Webb Sculpture Garden, which features forty nonrepresentational sculptures fashioned from metal and stone.

BRENT TEMPLETON TROUT ARTIST PALETTE BIGSTOCK COM PARADISE GARDEN FOUNDATION CHRISTY MOTE ELISABETH LAMBERT MONICA SHEPPARD BARNSLEY RESORT

TIMOTHY JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY JANET COCHRAN ROLATER PARK HISTORIC BANNING MILLS TALKING ROCK GENERAL GEORGIA DNR

Rolater Park, Cave Spring

HISTORIC HIGH COUNTRY

Mountain bike trails crisscross Georgia's Historic High Country region, traveling across pine straw, rocks and roots, even skinny log bridges. Ellijay earns the title of Georgia's Mountain Bike Capital with popular trails such as the Pinhoti (which leads to the Appalachian Trail) and ride-in, rideout accommodations at Mulberry Gap Getaway (pictured). Other popular trails in the region include ones at Blankets Creek in Canton, Burnt Mountain Preserve in Jasper, and Raisin Woods in Dalton.

SECRET LANDMARKS
Peaceful Joseph Standing Memorial Park in Whitfield County commemorates a Mormon martyr who was killed here in 1879. It's maintained by the Mormon church.

KIDS CORNER
Crazy Squirrel Village, Whitesburg

Talking Rock General, Talking Rock

Etowah Indian Mounds, Cartersville

Rolater Park Bring your family inside the gro o at Cave Spring's Rolater Park to experience natural air conditioning. (The cave stays a constant fi y-seven degrees year-round.) Check out the stalagmites, which are formed by dripping water. Then follow the spring outside and discover a swimming pool shaped like the state of Georgia.
Crazy Squirrel Village Historic Banning Mills in Whitesburg is known for its zip lines and adventure courses for adults and teens, but this new aerial course offers fun for kids as young as four. Five zip lines and six aerial elements are scaled to size, while the Village's Upper Tier challenges ages nine and older with more advanced treetop antics.
Talking Rock General Learn about North Georgia's golden past at this gemmining and gold-panning site. Si through buckets of mining dirt for small gems, and pan for gold flakes in the sluiceways. (You may even discover a small nugget.) A er you've worked up an appetite, enjoy lunch at the picnic tables or cool off with an ice cream.
Etowah Indian Mounds These ancient hillocks near Cartersville tell the story of natives who lived here a thousand years ago. The site includes six earthen mounds, and the adjacent Etowah River still shows the v-shaped fish trap used by American Indians. Don't miss the museum, which displays ancient tools from the site.

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Lookout

Mountain Rossville

Cohutta

Wildwood

Fort Oglethorpe

McCaysville Lake Blue

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Ringgold

Trenton Chickamauga Tunnel

Crandall Hill

Blue

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Ridge
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Morganton

Rock Spring

Cherry Log

Rising 27

Dalton Chatsworth Ellijay

Fawn LaFayette 75

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Carter's

East Ellijay

Resaca Lake Talking

Cloudland Calhoun Summerville
HISTORIC HIGH

Oakman Rock Big

411 Jasper Canoe

Fairmount

Tate Nelson

COUNTRY Adairsville Waleska

Ball

Cassville White

575 Ground

Rome Kingston

Lake Canton

Cartersville

Allatoona

Cave Spring
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75 Woodstock

Cedartown

Emerson

278

Rockmart
278

Dallas

27

Hiram

Buchanan Villa

Tallapoosa

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78

Rica

Bremen

20 Waco

Carrollton

ALT 27

Whitesburg

Roopville

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Adairsville
SpringBank Plantation Georgia's premier quail and pheasant hunting preserve in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., 770-773-7480, 877-773-2447, springbankplantation.com
Ball Ground
Gibbs Gardens 220 acres of gardens, with 20 million daffodils, a Japanese garden, waterlily gardens, thousands of daylilies, and roses. 1987 Gibbs Dr., 770-893-1881, gibbsgardens.com
Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge Adventure Park Experience an obstacle challenge course in the air featuring suspended bridges, tight ropes, climbing walls, and ziplines. 2087 E. First St., 423-496-3388, 800-251-4800, blueridgeadventurepark.com
The Blue Ridge Canopy Adventure Where treetop adventure meets pure adrenaline. A unique opportunity for adventure seekers young and old. 319 Hells Hollow Rd., 706-946-1010, theblueridgecanopyadventure.com

Blue Ridge Fly Fishing Guided, year-round fly fishing trips for all skill levels. No experience necessary. Equipment provided, or use your own gear. 490 E. Main St., 706-258-4080, blueridgefl yfi shing.com
Blue Ridge Mountain Trail Rides at Hells Hollow Adventure Outpost Connect with our animals at all levels, from pure novice to expert. Offers horseback riding, pony rides, and nature trails. 319 Hells Hollow Rd., 706-408-7433, blueridgemountaintrailridesathellshollow.com
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association and Art Center See more than 2,500 varied artworks on display, and attend Arts in the Park events each spring and fall. 420 W. Main St., 706-632-2144, blueridgearts.net
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Ride the restored train on a 4-hour, 26-mile roundtrip route along the Toccoa River, stopping in McCaysville. 241 Depot St., 877-413-8724, brscenic.com
Get Hooked Fishing Guides Fish for trout, bass, and more with experienced guides in the Toccoa River, Blue Ridge Lake, and area streams. 1512 Appalachian Hwy., 706-633-8484, gethookedfishingguides.com

Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfi ers Enjoy exclusive river trips and other hosted tours, complete with kayak or canoe rentals. 15 Black Ankle Creek Rd., 706-838-0200, (866) 857-8758, jonrontro.com
The Lilly Pad Village Miniature golf on the mountain, gem mining, fishing, guided hikes, and eclectic gi shop in a picturesque mountain se ing. 24 Adelaide Dr., 706-534-1317, lillypadvillage.com
Mercier Orchards Family-owned and -operated orchard and retail store with more than 20 varieties of apples, plus berries, peaches, and cider. 8660 Blue Ridge Dr., 706-632-3411, 800-361-7731, mercierorchards.com
Noontootla Creek Farms Go fly fishing for trophy trout with a guide yearround on Noontootla Creek. Guided quail and pheasant hunts also available. 3668 Newport Rd., 706-838-0585, ncfga.net
SharperBites Fly fish with a guide on the Toccoa headwaters in Suches. All equipment is provided, and gourmet lunches can be arranged. 354 Staurolite Mountain Rd., 706-632-7051, sharperbites. com

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Upper River Adventures Fish a one-of-a-kind trophy trout stream with private water and guides for all skill levels. Lessons and equipment provided. 81 Li le Creek Crossing, 706455-5640, 800-206-8024, flyfishblueridge.com
Zip Line Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge Experience the mountains from the treetops on a zip line course designed to be one of the most adventurous in the industry. 891 Old Cashes Valley Rd., 800-2514800, zipblueridge.com
Calhoun
Payne Farm & Produce Visit this farmers market offering locally grown and pick-your-own produce, as well as seasonal events and activities. 204 Salem Rd., 770-878-2005, paynefarmandproduce.com
Carrollton
Carrollton Historic City Cemetery Many of Carroll County's best stories are here in the Historic City Cemetery. A free self-guided tour brochure is available. U.S. Hwy. 27 and Alabama St., 770-214-9746, 800-292-0871, visitcarrollton.com
Cartersville
Allatoona Lake Visitor Center & Museum Visit the 12,000-acre lake for hiking, camping, and boating. Visitor center explains regional history and natural resources. 1138 State Rte. 20 Spur NE, 678-721-6700, lakeallatoona.com/areaa ractions/lake-allatoonavisitor-center
Bartow History Museum Tells the story of Bartow County from early 1800s to present through people, industry, events, and more. 4 E. Church St., 770-3872774, bartowhistorymuseum. org
Booth Western Art Museum See America's story through contemporary Western and Civil War art, presidential le ers, Native American artifacts, and more. 501 Museum Dr., 770-387-1300, boothmuseum.org
Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site This 54-acre Native American site contains six earthen mounds, a plaza, village area, borrow pits, and defensive ditch. 813 Indian Mounds Rd., 770-387-3747, georgiastateparks.org/etowahmounds

Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center Browse black history exhibits in this first school in northwest Georgia constructed specifically to educate black children. 2361 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy., 770-382-3392, visitcartersvillega.org/noblehill-wheeler-memorial-center
Red Top Mountain State Park On Lake Allatoona, this park has a seasonal beach, boating, fishing, hiking trails, and a reconstructed 1860s homestead. 659 Red Top Mountain Rd., 770-975-4226, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/redtopmountain
Tellus Science Museum A world-class museum devoted to dinosaurs, rockets, gems, minerals, vintage cars, a planetarium, and more. 100 Tellus Dr., 770-606-5700, tellusmuseum.org
Terminus Wake Park Everyone from beginners to pros can enjoy wakeboarding and waterskiing without a boat at this unique water park. 171 LakePoint Pkwy., 470-315-0155, terminuswakepark.com
Cedartown
Highland Park Off-Road Riding Resort Ride mountain bikes and hike on maintained trails with five levels of difficulty. Also ride PeeWee and 2.3-milelong MXGP tracks. 1501 Culp Lake Rd., 770-748-0771, highlandparkresort.com
Skydive Georgia Go on a tandem skydive with experienced professionals and get a video and pictures of your experience. 493 Airport Rd., 770-684-3483, 800-505-5867, skydivegeorgia.com
Chatsworth
Cold Creek Growlers Stop in for wine and beer tastings seven days a week, and find local flavors you're sure to enjoy. 3503 Hwy. 411 N, Ste. 106A, 678-841-9870, coldcreekgrowlers.com
Fort Mountain State Park Hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia at this mountain getaway. 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd., 706-422-1932, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ fortmountain
Cherry Log
Adventure Trail Rides Enjoy the scenery from gentle horses on guided trips through Cashes Valley. For beginners or experienced riders. 933 Cashes Valley Rd., 706-258-2276, adventuretrailrides.com

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Expedition: Bigfoot Spend the day at a 4,000square-foot complex with life-size displays, sighting maps, "Sasquatch Theater," and more! 1934 Hwy. 515, 941313-0789, roadsideamerica. com/story/51505
Dalton
Civil War Driving Tour War Comes to Dalton Highlights the opening action of Sherman's Campaign in Whitfield County. Driving tour CDs for sale at several merchant locations. 305 S. Depot St., 706-876-1571, dalton150th.com
Ellijay
B.J. Reece Orchards Pick your own apples and pumpkins, take a hayride, pet the animals, and shop the farm market for fresh produce and fried pies. 9131 Hwy. 52 E, 706-276-3048, reeceorchards.com
Cartecay River Experience Whitewater fun for everyone with kayak and tube rentals. Always open. Have an adventure or just relax on the Cartecay. 1554 Lower Cartecay Rd., 706-531-4746, cartecayriverexperience.com
Cartecay Vineyards Cartecay Vineyards is Georgia's newest tasting room located in Ellijay. Turn-ofthe-century tasting barn and chimney patio. 5704 Clear Creek Rd., 706-698-9463, cartecayvineyards.com
Hillcrest Orchards U-pick apples, pe ing farm, wagon rides, giant slide, pig races, milk a cow, apple pies, doughnuts, fri ers. 9696 Hwy. 52 E, 706-273-3838, hillcrestorchards.net
Mountain Valley Farm and Store See farm animals, and shop for grass-fed, dry-aged beef, free-range heritage pork, fresh eggs, handmade cheeses, and more. 2021 Homer Wright Rd., 706-8890999, grassfedgeorgia.com
R & A Orchards Apple house open yearround with bakery and restaurant. U-pick and farm tours in September. Other tours by appointment. 5505 Hwy. 52 E, 706-273-3821, randaorchards.com
Red Apple Barn Pick apples, pumpkins, or flowers, play games, or have a picnic. Apple Barn farm store is open August to December. 3379 Tails Creek Rd., 706-635-5898, redapplebarn.com

Reel 'Em In Guide Service Let one of our guides take you on your next Blue Ridge Mountains fly fishing adventure. Witness the spectacular scenery. 1890 Burnt Mountain Rd., 706-273-0764, reeleminguideservice.com
The Tater Patch Farm Pick vegetables and unearth potatoes at the farm. Offers hayrides, food, games, and a place to relax by the river. 5390 Big Creek Rd., 706273-9749
Emerson
LakePoint Sporting Community LakePoint features stateof-the-art sports venues, on-site hotels, restaurants, themed retail, bowling, zip lines, and more. 755 Hwy. 293, 404-263-0495, lakepointsports.com
Payne Po ery See a daily working studio and gallery dedicated to the tradition of art po ery, including utilitarian and folk art pieces. 97 "Old" Old Alabama Rd., 770-386-8987, paynepo ery.com
Euharlee
Euharlee Creek Outfi ers, LLC Enjoy the Euharlee Creek and Etowah River. Kayak, canoe, and tube rentals include shu le service to and from the water. 102 Covered Bridge Rd. SW, 770-6071846, euharleecreekoutfitters.com
Fort Oglethorpe
6th Cavalry Museum Preserves the rich military history of the "Fighting Sixth" Cavalry, U.S. Army Post, and Third WAC Training Center 1902-1946. 6 Barnhardt Cir., 706-8612860, 6thcavalrymuseum. org
Chickamauga & Cha anooga National Military Park The nation's oldest National Military Park has Civil War commemorative monuments, an orientation video, and driving tour. 3370 LaFaye e Rd., 706-866-9241, nps.gov/chch
The History Company/ Southeast Veterans Museum See a display of more than 100 uniforms from the Civil War to Afghanistan, and shop for military surplus items. 2949 Lafaye e Rd., 423-290-6639, thehistorycompany.net

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VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
*Cartersville-Bartow County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitor Information Center 5450 State Rte. 20, Cartersville, GA 30121, 770.387.1357, visitcartersvillega.org
*Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Information Center 264 Catoosa Cir., Ringgold, GA 30736, 706.965.5201, catoosachamberofcommerce.com
Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.214.9746, 800.292.0871, visitcarrollton.com
*Chatsworth-Murray County Chamber of Commerce 126 N. Third Ave., Chatsworth, GA 30705, 706.695.6060, murraycountychamber.org
Cha ooga County Chamber 706.857.4033, cha oogacounty.org
Cherokee County Chamber 770. 345.0400, destinationcherokee.com
City of Chickamauga 706.375.4728, cityofchickamauga.org
*Dade County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 111 Railway Ln., Trenton, GA 30752, 706.657.4488, 877.871.1386, dadechamber.com

*Dalton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 305 S. Depot St., Dalton, GA 30720, 706.270.9960, 800.331.3258, visitdaltonga.com
*Fannin County Chamber & Visitors Bureau 152 Orvin Lance Dr., Blue Ridge, GA 30513, 706.632.5680, 800.899. MTNS, blueridgemountains. com
Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Association at 6th Cavalry Museum 706.861.2860, fortotourism.org
*Gilmer County Chamber and Visitor Information Center 368 Craig St., Ste. 4, East Ellijay, GA 30540, 706.635.7400, gilmerchamber.com
*Gordon County Convention and Visitors Bureau 300 S. Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30701, 706.625.3200, 800.887.3811, exploregordoncounty.com
Haralson County Chamber 770.630.8946, visitharalson. org
*Pickens County Chamber of Commerce 500 Stegall Dr., Jasper, GA 30143, 706.692.5600, visitpickens. com
Paulding County Chamber 706.635.7400, pauldingchamber.org
Polk County Chamber at Rockmart 770.684.8760, polkgeorgia.com
Polk County Chamber at Cedartown 770.684.8760, polkgeorgia.com

Ringgold Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.935.3061, cityofringgold.com
Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau 706.295.5576, 800.444.1834, romegeorgia. org
Villa Rica Tourism Bureau 678.840.1212, villarica.org
*Walker County Chamber of Commerce 706.375.7702, walkercochamber.com
*Woodstock Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitors Center at Historic Dean's Store 8588 Main St., Woodstock, GA 30188, 770.924.0406, whatsupwoodstock.com
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
Located at Georgia's Interstate 75 (Ringgold) and Interstate 20 (Tallapoosa) gateways; stop here for Georgia travel information.
Ringgold 2726 I-75 South, Ringgold, GA 30736, 706.937.4211
Tallapoosa I-20 East, GA/AL Line, Tallapoosa, GA 30176, 770.574.2621
*When you're here and need more information, these include a certified Regional Visitor Information Center that have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.

Jasper
Fainting Goat Vineyards and Winery Family-owned vineyard and winery offering handcra ed wines grown from the finest French vines. 201 Vineyard Way, 706-692-9463, faintinggoatvineyardsandwinery. com
Seventy-Four Ranch Get close to nature, ride, fish, learn to rope, shoot, stargaze, or sit by the campfire at this working ca le ranch. 9205 Hwy. 53 W, 706-692-0123, seventyfourranch.com
Lookout Mountain
Rock City Gardens A woodland path leads visitors past rock formations, caves, and lush gardens, with more than 400 species of native plants. 1400 Pa en Rd., 706-820-2531, 800-8540675, seerockcity.com

McCaysville
Rolling Thunder River Company Enjoy whitewater ra ing on the Ocoee and Nantahala rivers, as well as tubing on the Toccoa. April through October. 20 Hughes St., 800-408-7238, rollingthunderriverco.com/rollingthunder-river-lodging.cfm
Morganton
Lake Blue Ridge Outfi ers This outfi er offers guided tours, rental gear, and fishing lessons. For a fun day out on the lake, take the whole family. 12166 Morganton Hwy., 706-900-4004, lakeblueridgeoutfi ers.com
Ringgold
The Georgia Winery Enjoy complimentary wine tasting, a winery tour, vineyard views, unique gi s, and more at Georgia's First Farm Winery. 6469 Ba lefield Pkwy., 706-937-9463, georgiawines.com

Rising Fawn
Cloudland Canyon State Park Explore the gorge on trails and overlooks; see waterfalls at the bo om. Disc golf, tennis, and cave tours are available. 122 Cloudland Canyon Park, 706-657-4050, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/cloudlandcanyon
Georgia Girl Guides Offers wild cave tours, educational programs, and guided hikes in the North Georgia mountains. 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., 706-913-7170, georgiagirlguides.com
Lookout Mountain Flight Park Hang-gliding lessons and tandem flights with certified instructors at 1,340-foot McCarty's Bluff. Open yearround. 7201 Scenic Hwy., 706-398-3541, 800-688-5637, hanglide.com

AT T R A CTI O N S H I STO R I C H I G H C O U N TRY

Rock Spring
Raulston Acres Christmas Tree Farm Choose and cut your own Christmas tree, and enjoy hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and hayrides. 2572 Hwy. 95, 706-7646111, raulstonacres.gacta.com
Rockmart
Rockmart Historical Museum Find artifacts from the town's early Welsh se lers, slate mining industry, Goodyear Mill, and more in this historic building. 133 S. Marble St., 770-684-8356
Silver Comet Trail This rails-to-trails path connects Atlanta to the Alabama state line, and is accessible from downtown Rockmart and Cedartown. 133 S. Marble St., 404-875-7284, pathfoundation. org/trails/silver-comet
Skydive Spaceland Atlanta Experience the thrill of skydiving with the comfort of an expert guide. Open daily. Spectators welcome. 1195 Grady Rd., 770748-2200, atlanta.skydivespaceland.com
Rome
Between the Rivers Historic District Explore Rome's historic district, featuring Victorian architecture and the City Clocktower. Audio tour at the Visitor Center. Downtown Rome, 706-295-5576, 800-444-1834, romegeorgia.org/ a raction/rivers-historic-districtdowntown-rome
Daredevil Ziplines Exhilarating zip lines with various degrees of challenge for everyone from beginners to experienced enthusiasts. 4338 Cave Spring Rd. SW, 706-2351677, 855-638-1687, daredevilziplines.com
Guide to Rome's Historical Markers Rome, Georgia's historical markers help document our history and give visitors insight into our culturally rich heritage. Broad St., 706-295-5576, 800-444-1834, romegeorgia.org/a raction/ historical-markers
Myrtle Hill Cemetery More than 22,000 Romans are buried in this six-tiered cemetery, including more than 300 Civil War soldiers. 20 Myrtle St., 800-444-1834, romegeorgia.org/ a raction/myrtle-hill-cemetery
Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum Tour the Greek Revival mansion and gardens of Martha Berry, founder of Berry College. Art collection and memorabilia. 24 Veterans Memorial Hwy., 706368-6789, 800-220-5504, berry. edu/oakhill

River Dog Paddle Co. Drop by the shop for stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) gear, accessories, and lessons. Guided excursions are available. 5 Broad St., 706-512-5107, 800-444-1834, riverdogpaddleco.com
Rome Braves Baseball The Class A Minor League Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves play in State Mutual Stadium in Rome. Check website for schedule. State Mutual Stadium, 706-3785100, romebraves.com
Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center A local river education center highlighting flora and fauna native to northwest Georgia with interactive displays. Ridge Ferry Park, 706-622-6432, romeecocenter.com
Rossville
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park and SoakYa Water Park Ride more than 40 rides and enjoy paddleboats, mini golf, and games. Free concerts by top artists; concessions available. 1730 Lakeview Dr., 706-866-5681, 877-525-3946, lakewinnie.com
Summerville
Howard Finster's Paradise Garden Visitors are welcome to stroll the garden of artistic works by renowned folk artist Howard Finster Tuesday through Sunday. 200 N. Lewis St., 706-808-0800, paradisegardenfoundation.org
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park This quiet park offers fishing on two stocked lakes, boat rentals, hiking trails, and two playgrounds. 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd., 706-857-0826, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ jameshfl oyd
Talking Rock
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard & Winery Visit this family-owned vineyard and enjoy wine, scenery, and live musical entertainment on weekends. 1862 Orchard Ln., 706-5021608, chateaumeichtry.com
Tallapoosa
Bud Jones Taxidermy and Wildlife Museum This museum includes exotic animal mounts and an extensive fossil collection. View the taxidermy process in action. 359 Hwy. 120 E, 770-574-7480, bjonestaxidermy.com
Dogwood City Art Gallery See the best works of new and established fine artists working in varied media, including sculpture, glass, and ceramics. 14 W. Alabama St., 770-574-2822, dogwoodcityartgallery.com

Veterans Memorial and Medal of Honor Park Solemnly dedicated to America's finest, the sites include the Wall of Tears, the Medal of Honor Fountain, and a 9/11 memorial. Hwy. 100 at Robertson Ave., 678-416-1401, visitharalson.org/ history-and-heritage-here
West Georgia Museum Experience a flashback to the late 1800s. This museum contains exhibits of mock stores highlighting local history. 185 Mann St., 770-574-3125, tallapoosa.gov/museum
Tunnel Hill
Historic Western & Atlantic Railroad Tunnel & Museum Walk through the first major railroad tunnel in the South, which was witness to the 1862 Great Locomotive Chase. 215 Clisby Austin Rd., 706-876-1571, 800-331-3258, civilwarrailroadtunnel.com
Villa Rica
Pine Mountain Gold Museum & Scenic Railroad at Stockmar Park Visit Georgia's only gold museum located on the site of an actual gold strike and an authentic 19th-century gold stamp mill. 1881 Stockmar Rd., 770-459-8455, 866-514-6536, pinemountaingoldmuseum.com
Waleska
Funk Heritage Center of Reinhardt University Georgia's official frontier and Southeastern Indian interpretive center on the campus of Reinhardt University. 7300 Reinhardt Cir., 770-720-5970, reinhardt. edu/funkheritage
Wiley Creek Duck Preserve Wiley Creek is a hunting preserve specializing in mallards; visit for an unforge able duck hunting experience. 205 Sawyer Farm Rd., 770-712-5910, 770-5970026, wileycreek.com
Whitesburg
Historic Banning Mills Screaming Eagle Eco Zip Line Canopy Tours World's largest and safest zip line canopy tour with more than 10 miles of course and a Guinness World Record. 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd., 770-8349149, historicbanningmills.com
Woodstock
Berry Patch Farms Pick your own blueberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. Bring the family for a hayride and visit the barnyard. 786 Arnold Mill Rd., 770-926-0561, berrypatchfarms.net

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Hotels & Motels
ADAIRSVILLE
Hampton Inn & Suites Adairsville - Calhoun Area 101 Travelers Path, 770-7733100, hamptoninn3.hilton. com
Magnuson Hotel Countryside 100 Georgia North Cir., 770-773-3900, magnusonhotels.com
Quality Inn 107 Princeton Blvd., 770-773-2886, 800-2285150, qualityinn.com
Ramada Limited 500 Georgia North Cir., 770-769-9726, 800272-6232, ramada.com
BLUE RIDGE
Blue Ridge Lodge by Comfort Inn & Suites 83 Blue Ridge Overlook, 706-946-3333, 800-424-6423, comfortinnofblueridge.com
Douglas Inn & Suites 1192 Windy Ridge Rd., 706-2583600, douglasinnblueridge.com
The Oyster Cast & Blast Inn 494 E. Main St., 706-258-3737, oysterbamboo.com
Reid Ridge Lodge 30 Overview Dr., 706-632-4444, reidridgelodge.com
Serenity in the Mountains 59 McKinney Rd., 706-258-2244, serenityinthemountains.com
BREMEN
Hampton Inn Bremen-I-20 (Carrollton Area) 28 Price Creek Rd., 770-537-9001, hamptoninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 125 Hwy. 27 Bypass, 770-5373770, hiexpress.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 104 Price Creek Rd., 770-537-8000, microtelinn.com
Quality Inn & Suites 1077 Alabama Ave. S, 770-824-5105, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com
CALHOUN
America's Best Inn 1438 Hwy. 41 N, 706-625-1511, 800-2378466, americasbestinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites 189 Jameson St. SE, 706-629-8133, 800-337-0550, baymontinns. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1033 Fairmount Hwy., 706-625-6500, countryinns. com/calhounga
Econo Lodge 915 Hwy. 53 SE, 706-629-9501, choicehotels. com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 1002 Hwy. 53 E, 706-629-8002, marriott.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 125 Hampton Dr. SE, 706-6298566, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
La Quinta Inn 150 Cracker Barrel Dr., 706-629-2559, lq.com

Motel 6 742 U.S. Hwy. 53 SE, 706-629-8271, motel6.com
Quality Inn 1204 Red Bud Rd. NE, 706-629-9207, choicehotels.com
Super 8 115 Hampton Dr. SE, 706-629-0999, 800-454-3213, super8.com
CANTON
Country Inn and Suites by Carlson 705 Transit Ave., 770-345-6800, 888-347-2319, countryinns.com
Days Inn 101 Juniper St., 770479-0301, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 138 Keith Dr., 770-345-1994, 800424-6423, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta - Canton 710 Transit Ave., 770-3457400, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 713 Transit Ave., 770-479-7300, 800-972-2404, hiexpress.com
C A R R O L LTO N
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 1111 Bankhead Hwy., 770-830-1000, americasbestvalueinn.com
Courtyard by Marriott 180 Barnes Ave., 678-664-5200, marriott.com/atlll
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 160 Centennial Dr., 770-8322611, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn 102 S. Cottage Hill Rd., 770-838-7722, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express 104 S. Cottage Hill Rd., 770-8380508, hiexpress.com
Quality Inn 700 S. Park St., 770-834-2600, 877-242-6423, qualityinn.com
Super 8 901 S. Park St., 770834-2001, super8.com
CARTERSVILLE
Americas Best Value Inn 26 SR Hwy. 20 Spur, 770-3863303, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites 11 Kent Dr., 770-386-9259, baymontinns.com
Best Western Garden Inn & Suites 5663 Hwy. 20 NE, 770386-1569, bestwestern.com
Clarion Inn 20 Tellus Dr., 770-386-0830, choicehotels. com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites 25 Carson Loop NW, 770386-0700, countryhearth. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 43 SR 20 Spur, 770-386-5888, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Days Inn 5618 Hwy. 20 SE, 770-382-1824, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 41 State Rte. 20 Spur SE, 770-382-8881, econolodge.com

Reid Ridge Lodge, Blue Ridge
Fairfield Inn & Suites 20 Canyon Pkwy., 770-387-0400, marriott.com Hampton Inn 5600 Hwy. 20 SE, 770-382-8999, 800-4267866, hamptoninn3.hilton. com Hilton Garden Inn 24 Liberty Dr., 770-382-9787, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com Knights Inn 420 E. Church St., 770-386-7263, 800-4470629, knightsinn.com Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 1348 Joe Frank Harris Pkwy. SE, 678-6059310, microtelinn.com Motel 6 5657 Hwy. 20 NE, 770-386-1449, 800-899-8941, motel6.com Quality Inn & Suites 2385 Aubrey Lake Rd., 770382-7011, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com Red Roof Inn 28 Hwy. 20 Spur, 770-387-1800, redroof. com Super 8 45 Hwy. 20 Spur SE, 770-382-1515, super8.com
CEDARTOWN Quality Inn 925 N. Main St., 770-749-9951, choicehotels. com
C H AT S WO RT H Key West Inn 501 G.I. Maddox Pkwy., 706-517-1155, 800-833-0555, staykeywesthotels.com Murray Lodge 412 Treadwell Rd., 706-517-9516, staylodgehotels.com Super 8 - Chatsworth/ Dalton 613 S. Third Ave., 706695-0850, super8.com
CHICKAMAUGA General Bragg Inn & Suites 118 General Bushrod Johnson Ave., 706-375-7007, generalbragginn.com
CRANDALL Cohutta Springs Conference Center 1175 Cohutta Springs Rd., 706-695-9093, 800-940-6789, cohuttasprings.com

DA LTO N
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Dalton 175 Waterfront Way, 706-277-9323, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn & Suites 2106 Chattanooga Rd., 706-2265022, baymontinns.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 905 W. Bridge Rd., 706-259-2583, comfortinn.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 903 W. Bridge Rd., 706-278-9700, countryinns. com
Courtyard by Marriott 785 College Dr., 706-275-7215, 800-321-2211, marriott.com/ chadl
Days Inn 518 W. Walnut Ave., 706-278-0850, 800-329-7466, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 1507 N. Tibbs Rd., 706-226-9579, choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn 1000 Market St., 706-226-4333, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 879 College Dr., 706-529-6000, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 865 Holiday Inn Dr., 706-217-6200, 888-465-4329, hiexpress.com
Howard Johnson 790 College Dr., 706-281-1880, 800-5263766, hojo.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites 715 College Dr., 706-272-9099, lq.com
Motel 6 2200 Chattanooga Rd., 706-278-5522, 800-4668356, motel6.com
Quality Inn 875 College Dr., 706-278-0500, 800-899-9841, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn 1529 W. Walnut Ave., 706-226-1100, redroof. com
Super 8 911 Market St., 706275-0100, super8.com
EAST ELLIJAY
Best Western Mountain View Inn 43 Coosawattee Dr., 706-515-1500, 866-515-4515, bwmountainviewinn.com

Stratford Motor Inn 79 Maddox Cir., 706-276-1080, ellijaygeorgia.com/stratfordinn
FORT OGLETHORPE
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 2120 Lafayette Rd., 706-8660222, choicehotels.com
Super 8 Fort Oglethorpe GA/Chatt TN Area 2044 Lafayette Rd., 706-861-1744, 800-800-8000, super8.com
JASPER
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 171 H. Mullins Ct., 706-299-5500, microtelinn.com
LA FAY E T T E
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites 2209 N. Main St., 706-639-9362, americasbestvalueinn.com
Key West Inn 2221 N. Main St., 706-638-8200, 800-833-0555, staykeywesthotels.com
RINGGOLD
Hampton Inn Ringgold - Fort Oglethorpe 6875 Battlefield Pkwy., 706-935-4800, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express 38 Vining Cir., 706-965-6500, 800-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Home Town Inn 22 Gateway Business Pk., 706-937-7070, 855-937-7070, hometowninnringgold.com
Super 8 Motel 5400 Alabama Hwy., 706-965-7080, 800-800-8000, super8.com
ROCKMART
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 2022 Etowah Dr., 678-757-1107, econolodge.com
ROME
Americas Best Value Inn 2973 Cedartown Hwy. SE, 706-235-1717, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Executive Inn 217 Hwy. 411 E, 706-234-3161, 800-780-7234, bestwestern. com/executiveinnrome
Comfort Suites 23 Chateau Dr., 706-232-6055, comfortsuites.com

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W H E R E TO STAY H I STO R I C H I G H C O U N TRY

Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 15 Hobson Way, 706-232-3380, countryinns.com Days Inn Rome Downtown 840 Turner McCall Blvd., 706-2950400, daysinn.com/hotel/06654 Econo Lodge 390 Dodd Blvd. SE, 706-234-0014, econolodge.com Hampton Inn & Suites 875 W. First St. NW, 706-622-5631, hamptoninn3.hilton.com Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham 100-110 W. Second Ave., 706-3784837, hawthorn.com Holiday Inn Express & Suites 35 Hobson Way, 706-232-0021, 800-465-4329, hiexpress.com La Quinta Inn & Suites 15 Chateau Dr., 706-291-1034, 6243.lq.com Quality Inn 40 Grace Dr., 706291-7797, 877-242-6423, qualityinn. com Rodeway Inn 712 Ave. A NE, 706314-1115, rodewayinn.com Studio 6 Skytop 20 Chateau Dr. SE, 706-291-2447, staystudio6.com
TA L LA P O O S A Super 8 788 Hwy. 100 S, 770-5745575, super8.com
TRENTON Days Inn 95 Killian Ave., 706-6572550, daysinn.com/
TRION Express Inn & Suites 14364 Hwy. 27, 706-734-2117, expressinnsuites.com
VILLA RICA Comfort Inn & Suites 132 Hwy. 61 Connector, 678-941-3401, comfortinn.com Days Inn 195 Hwy. 61 Connector, 770-459-8888, daysinn.com Econo Lodge 124 Hwy. 61 Connector, 770-459-6669, econolodge.com
WOODSTOCK Comfort Suites 340 Pkwy. 575, 770-517-9650, 877-424-6423, comfortsuites.com Hampton Inn Atlanta/Woodstock 450 Pkwy. 575, 770-592-2323, hamptoninn3.hilton.com Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodstock/Atlanta North 305 Molly Ln., 678-738-0001, microtelinn.com
The Claremont House Bed & Breakfast, Rome

Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
ADAIRSVILLE
Barnsley Resort 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd., 770-773-7480, barnsleyresort.com
MINERAL BLUFF
Firefly Lodge 1414 Robert Miller Ln., 706-374-4489, fireflyfishinglodge.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
ADAIRSVILLE
Adair Manor Bed & Breakfast 110 Church St., 770-769-9585, adairmanor.com
Sage Co age Inn 97 Ward Mountain Rd., 770-877-5232, sageco ageinn.com
BLUE RIDGE
Aska Lodge Bed & Breakfast 178 Calen Dr., 706-632-0178, askalodge.net
Blue Ridge Inn Bed & Breakfast 477 W. First St., 706-661-7575, blueridgeinnbandb.com
CARTERSVILLE
Etowah Heritage Bed & Breakfast 206 N. Gilmer St., 770-757-9152, cartersvillebedandbreakfast.com
Lake Allatoona Inn 632 Old Allatoona Rd., 770-943-0171, lakeallatoonainn.com
CAVE SPRING
Hearn Inn 13 Old Cedartown St., 706-381-2060, cavespringhistoricalsociety.com/rentals
The Tumlin House Bed & Breakfast 38 Alabama St., 706-777-0066, 800-939-3880, tumlinhouse.com
C H AT S WO RT H
The Overlook Inn 9440 Hwy. 52, 706-517-0300, theoverlookinn.com
CLOUDLAND
High Horse Lodge 1199 Moon Lake Rd., 706-398-0858, highhorselodge.com
Mountain Grove B&B 203 Elm St., 706-862-6676, mgbb.com

DALLAS
The Ragsdale Inn 103 Ragsdale Place, 770-443-3440, 770-490-7630, theragsdaleinn.com
E L L I JAY
The Martyn House Farm 912 Flat Branch Rd., 706-635-4759, themartynhouse.com
JASPER
Seventy-four Ranch Bed & Breakfast 9205 Hwy. 53 W, 706692-0123, seventyfourranch.com
Woodbridge Inn Restaurant & Lodge 44 Chambers St., 706-2536293, thewoodbridgeinn.com
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Chanticleer Inn Bed & Breakfast 1300 Mockingbird Ln., 706-8202002, stayatchanticleer.com
Garden Walk Bed & Breakfast Inn 1206 Lula Lake Rd., 706-8204127, gardenwalkinn.com
MINERAL BLUFF
Horse Creek Stable Bed & Breakfast 574 Postell Rd., 706455-3060, horsecreekstable.com
MORGANTON
English Manor Bed & Breakfast 300 Forest Dr., 678-245-4488, englishmanorbandb.com
RISING FAWN
Above the Clouds Chalet 885 Sunset Dr., 706-398-3963, vrbo. com/42811
ROME
The Claremont House Bed & Breakfast 906 E. Second Ave., 706-291-0900, 800-254-4797, theclaremonthouse.net
TRENTON
Home Harvest Retreat 1047 Grant Rd., 706-657-4296, homeharvestretreat.com
WHITESBURG
Banning Mills Historic Country Inn 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd., 770-834-9149, historicbanningmills.com
Condos & Vacation Rentals
BIG CANOE
Petit Crest Villas 29 Petit Crest Cir., 706-268-3600, petitcrestvillas.com
BLUE RIDGE
Aska Toccoa River Houses 730 Riverside Ln., 770-655-5266, toccoariverhouses.com
Avenair Mountain Cabins 39 Mountain Laurel Ln., 706-6320318, avenairmtncabins.com
Bella Vista Lodge 99 Sun Rock Mountain Rd., 678-633-1064, bella-vista-lodge.com
Black Bear Cabin Rentals 21 High Park Dr., Ste. 7, 706-632-4794, 888-902-2246, blackbearcabinrentals.com

Visit. Enjoy. Repeat.
There's always something new in and around Carrollton, GA. New attractions like the Carrollton Greenbelt, the Amp amphitheater, Moore's Bridge Park and the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum. New shows and features at landmarks like the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center, Copeland Hall, McIntosh Reserve or Historic Banning Mills. New events, restaurants and lodging. So come back to a special place where "been there" doesn't always mean "done that."

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Cabin Rentals of Blue Ridge 160 Tammen Dr., 706-632-6600, cabinrentalsofblueridge.com
Cabin Rentals of Georgia 1690 Appalachian Hwy., 706-632-2246, 800-609-5170, cabin-rentals-ofgeorgia.com
Eagles Rest Godfrey Mountain, 205-763-7510, vrbo.com/188378
Georgia Mountain Cabin Rentals 3608 E. First St., Ste. 101, 706-6325751, 877-656-7368, georgiamtncabins.com
JP Ridgeland Cabin Rentals P.O. Box 1234, 706-633-9777, 888-8890335, rentblueridgecabins.com
Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals 950 Appalachian Hwy., 888-8755669, morningbreezecabinrentals. com
Mountain Getaway Cabin Rentals 3900 E. First St., 706-4063406, 866-862-2246, mountaingetawaycabinrentalsofblueridge.com
Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals 1844 Old Hwy. 76, 706-258-3200, 877-686-7378, mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com
Mountain Paws Cabin Rentals P.O. Box 298, 706-781-3892, 877-3073367, mountainpawscabinrentals. com
Mountain Top Cabin Rentals 44 Boardtown Rd., 706-258-6220, 866-402-2246, mountaintopcabinrentals.com
Nevaeh Cabin Rentals 2401 E. First St., 706-258-2460, nevaehcabinrentals.com
Rainbow Cabins Various locations, 706-851-7975, rainbowcabins.com
Red Apple Cabin Vacation Rental 587 Lower Prince Mountain Rd., 941-538-2443, RedAppleCabin. com
A River Retreat Georgia's Blue Ridge, 770-509-1043, ariverretreat.com
Solitude Lodge Luxury Blue Ridge Cabin Mount Pisgah Mountain, 678-462-7911, blueridgeluxurycabin.com
Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals 240 W. Main St., 706-258-3737, 866-422-2467, southerncomfortcabinrentals.com
Sundance Cabin Rentals 661 Appalachian Hwy., 706-2583286, 888-881-3286, sundancecabinrentals.com
Toccoa House Properties 83 Riverview Cir., 770-894-1889, toccoahouse.com/
Tuckaway Ridge Mountain Cabin 200 Fox Mountain Crossing, 954249-1767, tuckawayridge.com/
C H AT S WO RT H
Wilderness View Cabins & Ellijay Cabin Rentals 498 Wilderness View, 706-517-8810, 866-5178810, wildernessviewcabins.com
CHERRY LOG
Dragonfly Cabin - Cherry Log 587 Lower Prince Mountain Rd., 706-698-6867, flipkey.com/ellijaycabin-rentals/p357209

E L L I JAY
Blue Sky Cabin Rentals LLC 61 Maddox Cir., 706-636-2226, 855-636-2226, blueskycabinrentals.com
Mountain Cabin Rentals Coosawattee River Resort, 770-547-3205, 888-882-2246, mountaincabinrentals.com
Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals, LLC. 50 Tivoli Ct. #9858, 706-2762116, mountainresortcabinrentals. com
Sliding Rock Cabins 96 Craig St., 706-636-5895, 866-666-2224, slidingrockcabins.com
Stressbuster Cabin Rentals P.O. Box 1764, 706-635-3952, stressbustercabinrentals.com
Wagon Wheel Ridge LLC 579 Paramount Pl., 706-636-2535, wagonwheelridge.com
M C C AY S V I L L E
Cuddle Up Cabin Rentals 224 Blue Ridge Dr., 706-964-6032, 877-628-3353, cuddleupcabinrentals.com
MORGANTON
Above the Rest Luxury Cabins 1662 My Mountain Rd., 706-3742057, abovetherestcabins.com
Georgia Luxury Vacation Rentals 261 Robinson Thomas Rd., 678549-3680, georgialuxuryvacationrentals.com
My Mountain Cabin Rentals, LLC 3945 Old Loving Rd., 706-374-4111, 800-844-4939, 1mymountain.com
WA L E S K A
Lake Arrowhead Vacation Rentals 150 Ponderosa Ln., 404-409-9000, georgialakearrowheadrental.com
Cabins & Cottages
BLUE RIDGE
Blue Ridge Mountain Cabins, Inc. 3691 E. First St., 706-6328999, 877-564-2762, blueridgemountaincabins.net
Blue Ridge Treehouse at Bear Claw Vineyards 2555 Tennis Court Rd., 706-223-3750, blueridgetreehouse.com
Blue Rock Cabin Rentals 1511 Appalachian Hwy., 706-258-2586, bluerockcabinrentals.com
Bluejay Cabin Rentals Near Downtown, 404-762-5515, bluejaycabins.com
Cabin The Clouds - Aska Mountain Cabins 450 Bell Camp Ridge Rd., 954-562-6271, cabintheclouds.com
Crossrock Cabin Rentals Near Downtown, 770-597-8212, cabinsinblueridgega.com
Escape to Blue Ridge Several locations, 706-413-5321, 866-6182521, escapetoblueridge.com
Kaylor Mountain Cabin Rentals 1095 Windy Ridge Rd., Ste. C, 706-632-7100, 888-452-9567, kaylormtncabins.com

The Last Resort 45 Last Resort Pass, 706-632-3864, 800-9595562, thelastresort.com
Mountain Escapes Cabin Rentals Blue Ridge Area, 877-537-2273, mountainescapesproperties.com
Mountain River Cabins Old Hwy. 76, 678-429-8741, mountainrivercabins.com
Shady Springs Cabin 371 Bobcat Rd., 828-606-9655, shadyspringscabin.webs.com
Simple Pleasure Cabins On a Creek, 706-318-0705, simplepleasurecabins.com
CARTERSVILLE
Red Top Mountain State Park 659 Red Top Mountain Rd., 770975-4226, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/redtopmountain
CEDARTOWN
Highland Park Off-Road Riding Resort 1501 Culp Lake Rd., 770748-0771, highlandparkresort.com
C H AT S WO RT H
Carters Lake Marina & Resort 575 Marina Rd., 706-276-4891, carterslake.com
Creekside Mountain Cabins Chatsworth 1726 Dennis Mill Rd., 404-405-3821, creeksidemountaincabins.com
Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd., 706-4221932, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/fortmountain
CHICKAMAUGA
Hidden Hollow Resort 463 Hidden Hollow Ln., 706-539-2372, hiddenhollowresort.com
Mountain Cove Farms Resort 994 Dougherty Gap Rd., 706-5392683, mountaincoveresort.com
E L L I JAY
Bear Ridge Lodge 865 Angel Dr., 770-402-2044, bearridgelodge.com
Chamomile Retreat, a Country Getaway 166 Ames Lake Ln., 404-909-9303, georgiacountryretreat.com
Heaven's Gate 1357 Dover Falls Tr., 678-743-1744, cabinrentalsofnorthgeorgia.com
Mountain Memories Cabins 4027 Hwy. 52 E, 706-698-6867, mountainmemoriescabins.com
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-A-Way 400 Mulberry Gap Rd., 706-698-2865, mulberrygap.com
The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort 634 Beaver Lake Dr. #5147, 706-276-1060, thevillasatcoosawattee.com
FLINTSTONE
Treetop Hideaways 576 Chattanooga Valley Rd., 423-300-6690, sleepinatree.co
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Buzzard's Roost Cottage 520 Rock Bluff Rd., 407-791-2420, vrbo.com/453039

W H E R E TO STAY H I STO R I C H I G H C O U N TRY

M C C AY S V I L L E
Rolling Thunder River Company 20 Hughes St., 800-408-7238, rollingthunderriverco.com
MINERAL BLUFF
Bord d'eau River House River Rd., 678-481-5638, vrbo.com/707457
Kd Hide-Away 400 Hwy. 60, 407325-4959, vrbo.com/628015
MORGANTON
Blue Ridge Lodge & RV Park 7077 Old Hwy. 76, 706-374-0032, brlodgervpark.com
MasterPeace Cabin 152 Orvin Lance Dr., 561-289-3631, vrbo. com/313039
Whispering Pines Campground 290 Whispering Pines Rd., 706374-6494, whisperingpinescampground.com
RISING FAWN
The Blue Co age 7122 Scenic Hwy., 423-432-3371, thebluecottagerental.com
Cloudland Canyon State Park 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd., 706-657-4050, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/cloudlandcanyon
Co ages in the Clouds 5266 Scenic Hwy., 706-820-9400, cottagesintheclouds.com
Lookout Mountain Flight Park 7201 Scenic Hwy., 706-398-3541, 800-688-5637, hanglide.com
R-Haven RV & Event Park 7643 U.S. Hwy. 11 S, 706-657-8334, rhavenfamilypark.com
Scenic View Log Cabins 117 Scenic View Ln., 706-398-0230, scenicviewlogcabins.com
SUMMERVILLE
James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd., 706-857-0826, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ jameshfloyd
WHITE
Cherokee Retreat Center 370 Wilderness Camp Rd. SE, 678-848-5739, 877-647-8542, cherokeeretreatcenter.com

James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park,
Summerville
Campgrounds & RV Parks
ADAIRSVILLE
Harvest Moon RV Park 1001 Poplar Springs Rd., 770-773-7320, harvestmoonrvpark.com
Leisure Time RV Park 881 Poplar Springs Rd., 706-506-3273, leisuretimervpark.net
BLUE RIDGE
Deep Hole Campground Hwy. 60 S, 706-745-6928, fs.usda.gov
Toccoa Valley Campground, 11481 Aska Rd., 706-838-4317, toccoavalleycampground.com
BREMEN
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park 106 King St., 404-855-2778, gajellystone.com
CALHOUN
Calhoun A-OK Campground 2523 Red Bud Rd., 706-629-7511, 888-807-4162, calhounaokcampground.com
C A R R O L LTO N
John Tanner Park 354 Tanner's Beach Rd., 770-830-2222, gastateparks.org/JohnTanner
CARTERSVILLE
Allatoona Lake Campgrounds 1138 GA Hwy. 20 Spur, 877-4446777, sam.usace.army.mil
Allatoona Landing Marina & Resort 24 Allatoona Landing Rd., 770-974-6089, 800-346-7305, allatoonalandingmarina.com
Cartersville/Cass-White KOA 800 Cassville-White Rd. NW, 770-382-7330, 800-562-2841, koa.com
CAVE SPRING
Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center 6770 Cave Spring Rd. SW, 706-777-3030, bigcedarcreek. com
C H AT S WO RT H
Lake Conasauga Camping 3941 Hwy. 76, 706-695-6736, fs.usda. gov

MINERAL BLUFF
Jonica Gap Campground 1474 Haygood Rd., 706-374-5465, jonicagapcampground.com
MORGANTON
Morganton Point Recreation Area 475 Lake Dr., 877-444-6777, cfaia.org
OAKMAN
Doll Mountain Campgrounds 1362 Doll Mountain Rd., 706-2764413, recreation.gov
Woodring Branch Campground U.S. Hwy. 76, 706-276-6050, recreation.gov
RANGER
Salacoa Creek Park & Campground 388 Park Dr., 706-6293490, gordoncounty.org/departments/salacoa-creek-park
ROCKMART
The Rock Campground and RV Park 130 Forsyth Lake Rd., 770684-8519, therockrvpark.com
ROME
Lock & Dam Park 181 Lock & Dam Rd., 706-234-5001, rfpra.com
The Pocket Recreation Area Pocket County Rd., 706-6956736, fs.usda.gov
Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area 4054 Big Texas Valley Rd. NW, 706-8025087, georgiawildlife.com/PFA/ RockyMtn
TRENTON
KOA Campground - Lookout Mountain/Cha anooga West 930 Mountain Shadows Dr., 423661-7655, 800-562-1239, koa.com
WHITESBURG
Banning Mills RV & Camping Park 205 Horseshoe Dam Rd., 770-834-9149, historicbanningmills.com
McIntosh Reserve 1046 W. McIntosh Cir., 770-830-5879, carrollcountygaparks.com
Farm Stays & Guest Ranches
ROOPVILLE
The Welcome Farm 1463 Welcome Rd., 404-547-1161, thewelcomefarm.com
WA L E S K A
Humberland Guest Ranch P.O. Box 219, 770-479-7895, humberland.com
Wiley Creek Duck Preserve 205 Sawyer Farm Rd., 770-7125910, wileycreek.com

Area Attractions
Pine Mountain Gold Museum Scenic Train Ride
Fullerville Historic Jail Textile History Trail
Wicks Tavern Historic Hillcrest Cemetery Thomas A. Dorsey Historic Site Freedom Riders Historic Site Textile Industry Historic Site
Historic Walking Trails The MILL Amphitheatre Villa Rica Explosion Historic Site Bank of Villa Rica Historic Site
Located on I-20 at Exit 24 & 26, Villa Rica is close to
everything! Turn off I-20 to find outdoor adventures, history, parks, special events, signature restaurants and
specialty retail stores.
Villa Rica CVB visitvillarica.com Ph: 678-840-1440

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To experience rustic, small-town life while indulging in classic Southern cooking, look no further than Georgia's Magnolia Midlands region. Roam the area according to your taste buds, stopping to enjoy heavenly barbecue, sweet Vidalia onions, and freshly harvested pecans. In between irresistible meals,
spend some time swimming, floating, or fishing in one of the region's alluring lakes or rivers.
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Lumber City In Identity Thief, starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy, you'll spot the dramatic Lumber City Bridge, which spans the stunning Ocmulgee River.

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CAUGHT ON FILM

Downtown Statesboro

In the 1995 coming-of-age film Now and Then,

actress Gaby Hoffmann takes a dramatic tumble

into a storm drain and is rescued by a homeless

man known as "Crazy Pete." The scene was filmed

on the corner of North

Walnut and Proctor streets in Statesboro.

NORTH WALNUT

PROCTOR

Oliver The Li le Ogeechee Baptist Church in Screven County, thought to be the second-oldest Baptist church in Georgia, was used in the 1974 coming-of-age film Buster and Billie starring Jan-Michael Vincent and Pamela Sue Martin.

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Highway Stars
Interstate 16 is one of Georgia's most popular highways, lined with charming towns worth a visit. These include Statesboro, which Blind Willie McTell famously sang about in "Statesboro Blues" nearly 100 years ago. Today, Statesboro is a thriving community with a nationally recognized college football team, a minor league soccer team, and a growing restaurant scene. A great place for family fun is the Clubhouse, an entertainment center with thirtyeight acres of outdoor activities that include batting cages, mini golf, a gocart racetrack, and a golf range. Inside, find another 42,000 square feet of games and a sports grill. For something more tranquil, check out Meinhardt Vineyards and Winery, the first establishment of its kind in southeast
GET THE SHOT
Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

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Guido Gardens, Me er
Dublin Farm Bed &
Breakfast, Dublin

Georgia, specializing in muscadine wines. Aside from wine and cheese tastings, there's also a restaurant serving steaks, seafood, and pasta.
Driving north on Interstate 16, you'll find Guido Gardens in Metter, home to a meditation garden filled with waterfalls, fountains, and brooks. In December, the garden is decorated with nearly two million Christmas lights and attracts nightly carloads of visitors.
For cozy accommodations, drive north to Dublin Farm Bed & Breakfast, set on a thirty-acre farm. Downtown Dublin is packed with restaurants (Company Supply, Jack's Hamburgers, Deano's Italian, and Peter's Place, to name a few), and on Saturdays, there's the popular Market on Madison farmers market with locally grown organic produce and artisan foods.

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1.
Altamaha River
While in Hazlehurst, take pictures of the gorgeous Altamaha River, home to everything from bald eagles to
blue herons.

2.
Bishop Fieldhouse
Soccer fans get a "kick" out of photographing the action at South Georgia Tormenta FC games in Statesboro.

3.
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Monument
Take pictures of this newly built monument in Dublin, which marks the site of King's first public address at First African Baptist Church.

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March 2017
Experience the luck of the Irish during the month-long St. Patrick's Festival in Georgia's very own Dublin. Run in the Leprechaun Road Race, browse for arts and cra s, and go green for the St. Patrick's Day Parade.



March 1011, 2017
The Peaches to the Beaches festival--billed as "Georgia's Longest Yard Sale"--stretches more than 220 miles and offers bargain-priced antiques, locally cra ed goods, and traditional yard-sale items.

March 2425, 2017
Historical documentaries take center stage at the Ogeechee International History Film Festival in Statesboro.
The first festival of its kind in the country, the event showcases history films through screenings and panel discussions with experts in the field.

April 15, 2017
Thousands travel to Me er for Another Bloomin' Festival, complete with arts and cra s booths, a classic car show, and, of course, the Bloomin' Flower Show.

April 2730, 2017
The annual Vidalia Onion Festival celebrates Vidalia's most famous vegetable with an "onion run," street dance, arts and cra s festival, concert, and a sweet onion recipe contest.

Aug. 19, 2017
The Brooklet Peanut Festival in Brooklet celebrates one of Georgia's most famous crops with a peanut run and parade, plus tractor races and a street dance.



Sept. 89, 2017
There's a never-ending ba le to identify the region's best barbecue, and the South Georgia BBQ & Outdoor Festival in Douglas seeks the answer in a contest sanctioned by the Georgia Barbecue Association. You'll also find car and motorcycle shows and a turkeycalling contest (why not?).

Oct. 21, 2017
Celebrate the arrival of fall with the CochranBleckley Country Fest in Cochran featuring handmade arts and cra s, live music, children's play areas, and animals, plus a street dance.

Oct. 28, 2017
The Sweet Potato Festival was founded in Ocilla to celebrate farmers who grow the tropical tuber plant. Expect a parade, arts and cra s, and a sweet potato cooking contest.

Nov. 1011, 2017
In Fitzgerald, the annual Harmony Jubilee celebrates unity and diversity with hot air balloon rides, an artisan market, and a recreated Civil War encampment.

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Papa Buck's BBQ, Me er
Go Big or Go Home
If bigger is better, Georgia's Magnolia Midlands region is darn near the best. Lou Ann's Biscuits in Dublin claims the distinction of having Georgia's Biggest Biscuits. Their hot-buttered "cathead" buttermilk biscuits are five inches in diameter and can be served with such Southern delicacies as grits, fried catfish, broccoli casserole, and country-fried steak.
A meatier monster is the Pigzilla sandwich at Papa Buck's BBQ in Metter, a full three pounds of pork served on a one-pound Hawaiian sweet roll. The Pigzilla was started as a marketing ploy, and it worked. The restaurant is now the destination of professional (or simply adventurous) eaters who dare to find out whether, in forty-five minutes or less, they can ... Eat. The. Whole. Thing.
For those in search of healthier alternatives, there's the Cedar Lane Supper Club in McRae, which boasts the state's largest salad bar with more than fifty items. Choices include homemade salads, pasta, potatoes, and fruit with recipes passed down from the original owner, Miss Katie Stone (her daughter Bonnie now owns the legendary restaurant).
Lou Ann's Biscuits, Dublin

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Planes, trains, and tractors abound in the Magnolia Midlands region. Some of the coolest planes can be found at the World War II Flight Training Museum in Douglas, where vintage aircraft are parked in 1940s hangars. To get up close to trains, try the trainviewing platform in Fitzgerald or the quaint 1903 Amtrak station in Jesup. To see tractors in action, try Pittman's Family Farms in Lyons or Poppell Farms in Odum.
Mosley's World Famous Animal Exit Farm, Me er
Hunter Ca le Company, Brooklet

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KIDS CORNER
The Vidalia Onion
Museum, Vidalia
World War II Flight Training Museum, Douglas

SECRET LANDMARKS
In 1944, fi een-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. traveled from Atlanta to the First African Baptist Church in Dublin to read an essay he'd wri en on "The Negro and the Constitution." A new monument at the site commemorates the historic speech.
Mosley's World Famous Animal Exit Farm Kids sick of the car? Liven things up with this roadside a raction off Interstate 16 in Me er. Take Exit 98, the Wiregrass Trail, and look for the Chevron station with an ever-increasing array of animals: tortoises, buffalo, emus, llamas, parakeets, and more. All for a buck.
Vidalia Onion Museum Located, of course, on Vidalia Sweet Onion Drive in Vidalia, this 1,300-square-foot museum celebrates all things onion. Children love the special section with a hands-on exhibit that teaches about the history of the Vidalia onion, and they adore the museum's sweet onion mascot, Yumion.
Hunter Ca le Company Nestled in bucolic Brooklet, this working ca le ranch is a virtual playground and learning center ideal for kids. Feed and interact with goats, cows, horses, and pigs, fish in the pond, even top off the day with a hayride. Bonus: Rooms are available for overnight stays.
World War II Flight Training Museum This Douglas museum is not only housed in the most complete World War IIera flight school le in the United States, it celebrates the stories of the men who took to the air over Europe and the Pacific. Kids can learn what it takes to be a military pilot, see the gear fliers brought with them, and explore vintage planes.

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Sylvania

441
Montrose80 Dublin
ALT 129
Cochran

319
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Soperton

80
Metter

301 25
Portal Statesboro
Brooklet

221

Hawkinsville
129

Eastman 319
441 23

Mount Vernon
280

Vidalia 1 Lyons
Santa

80 16
Claxton
280

McRae
23

221 Claus Uvalda

Reidsville 25
301

280
Rochelle

341 Lumber City

Hazlehurst Jacksonville

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Glennville

Fitzgerald Irwinville
129

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Baxley

441

23

Broxton 221

Douglas

Nicholls Alma
1

23

84
341 Odum Ludowici

84 Jesup

Screven

25

341 301

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Millwood

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AT T R A C T I O N S

Baxley
Lake Mayers Explore this 170-acre lake with fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports. Enjoy the public beach and picnic area. U.S. Hwy. 341, 912-367-7731, baxley.org
Moody Forest Natural Area The 4,500-acre area includes a swamp, nature trails, 600-year-old mammoth tupelo cypress, and spectacular forests. 3553 E. River Rd., 912-366-9549, nature.org/ourinitiatives/ regions/northamerica/ unitedstates/georgia/placesweprotect/moody-forestnatural-area.xml
Brooklet
Hunter Ca le Company A family-owned farm specializing in grass-fed beef, pastured pork, poultry, eggs, and more. Also hosts campouts and events. 934 Driggers Rd., 912-823-2333, hunterca le.com
Claxton
Georgia Fruit Cake Company This fourth-generation family-owned business is famous for its delicious homemade fruitcakes. 5 S. Duval St., 912-739-2683, georgiafruitcakecompany.com

Cochran
Tom Sawyer Farms Stop by Sawyer's Farm to pick your own fruit, or choose from a selection of prepicked delights. 952 Empire Chester Hwy., 478-934-7584
Douglas
Red Brick Farm Visit us for farm-fresh produce, seasonal items, and homemade salsa, preserves, relishes, and more. 225 Lake Demie Ln., 912-381-4667
Dublin
Dublin-Laurens County Heritage Center Research genealogy in the Laurens County Library with assistance, workshops, and extensive collections and records. 801 Bellevue Ave., 478-272-5710, visitdublinga. com/play-indoors/dublin-laurens-county-heritage-center
Dublin-Laurens Museum, Heritage, & Cultural Center A variety of interactive permanent and revolving exhibits bring history to life in the heart of Dublin's Millionaire Row. 702 Bellevue Ave., 478-272-9242, laurenshistory.org

First African Baptist Church At age 14, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his first public speech at this church on April 17, 1944. 405 Telfair St., 478-272-1377, visitdublinga. com/play-indoors/first-african-baptist-church The Fred Roberts Explore early art deco architecture with eclectic European and Egyptian influences with self-guided tours. 306 Academy Ave., 478-272-2560, dublinfredroberts.com
First African Baptist Church, Dublin

Historic Downtown Dublin Walking Tour Pick up a guide at the Visitors Center and follow the walking tour of downtown for an in-depth look at Dublin history. 314 Academy Ave., 478-272-4002, visitdublinga. com/play-outdoors/historicdowntown-walking-tour
R & G Farms Family owned and operated, R & G Farms grows hydroponic le uce, kale, and herbs. Tours of the farm are available. 2404 U.S. 441 Bypass, 478-274-8380, visitdublinga.com/playoutdoors/r-and-g-farms

Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Architectural Treasures Tour Take a self-guided driving tour of the city, founded 30 years a er the Civil War. Guides available at the Welcome Center. 116 N. Johnston St., 229-426-5033, 800-386-4642, fitzgeraldga. org/index.php/tourism-visitors/architecture/110-history/ architecture/324-architectural-tour-324.html
Fitzgerald Blue & Gray Museum Learn the history of Fitzgerald and see a rare collection of Civil War ba le relics and mementos. 116 N. Johnston St., 229-426-5033, 800386-4642, fitzgeraldga.org/ index.php/tourism-visitors/ local-a ractions/123-visitors-guide/tourism/336-blueand-gray-museum-336.html
Fitzgerald Evergreen Cemetery The burial site of the oldest Confederate veteran in Georgia, General Sherman's drummer boy, and John C. Buckley. 175 Evergreen Rd., 229-426-5033, 800-3864642, fitzgeraldga.org/ index.php/tourism-visitors/ local-a ractions/123-visitors-guide/tourism/357-evergreen-cemetery-357.html
Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum Find a collection of equipment dating to 1895, including a horse-drawn fire apparatus and the town's first gasoline engine. 315 E. Pine St., 229-4265030, fitzgeraldga.org/ index.php/tourism-visitors/ local-a ractions/123-visitors-guide/tourism/338-fireengine-museum-338.html
Glennville
DC Durrence Farms Fourth-generation familyowned farm offering a variety of fruits and vegetables. Check out our grain-fed beef. 14381 Hwy. 301 N, 912654-4367, jdbeef.com

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Hawkinsville
M&T Meats This meat company carries locally grown products and guarantees the freshest products from the farm to your table. 230 Lower River Rd., 478-892-9810, mtmeatco.com Our Co on Pickin' Christmas Tree Farm Take a ride on the hay wagon to our fields and pick your own tree at this family-owned Christmas tree farm. 120 Cordele Hwy., 478-230-3646, ourco onpickinchristmastreefarm.com
Helena
Li le Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge Offerings include an 18-hole golf course and clubhouse, splash pad water park, lake swimming, and nature trail with boardwalk. 80 Live Oak Trl., 229868-7474, 877-591-5572, li leocmulgeelodge.com
Jesup
Wayne County Railfan Platform/Train Triangle The platform allows visitors to sit under the fan and listen to the cha er of the conductors on passing Amtrak and CSX trains. 101 E. Cherry St., 912-427-3233, waynetourism.com
Lyons
Pi man's Country Market and Family Farm This fourth generation farm offers more than 40 different varieties of fresh produce straight from their fields. 355 Cedar Crossing Rd., 912-5650880, pi mansfamilyfarmandcountrymarket.com
McRae
Walking Tour of McRae's Historical Homes Self-guided tour of 30 of McRae's homes and churches of the New South era. 9 E. Oak St., 229868-6365, telfairco.org/a ractionseventsfests/ historicaltrails.html
Metter
Guido Gardens Home to the 24-hour Chapel in the Pines, and features a gazebo, arbors, water a ractions, and flora. 600 N. Lewis St., 912-685-2222, sowerministries.org/?page_id=16

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Millwood
Gopher Plantation Hunt deer, quail, turkey, and boar. Unique log cabins and a famous "road kill" supper make it a true wilderness experience. 312 Gopher Ln., 912-284-1722, gopherplantation.com
Nicholls
General Coffee State Park This park has interpretation of agricultural history at its Heritage Farm and offers boating, horseback riding, and hiking. 46 John Coffee Rd., 912-384-7082, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ generalcoffee
Rebecca
Red Pebble Plantation Provides hunting enthusiasts with an outdoor paradise, Southern home-style meals, and exceptional accommodations. 10728 Hwy. 159 N, 229-643-1888, redpebbleplantation.com
Reidsville
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park Rent pedal and fishing boats, go fishing, picnic by the lake, and play the 18-hole golf course or mini golf. 162 Park Ln., Hwy. 280 W, 912-557-7744, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ GordoniaAlatamaha
Rochelle
Copeland Strawberry Farms Pick your own ruby red strawberries in season. We also produce sweet onions, green beans, and melons. 90 2nd Ave., 229-365-7405

E & M Organic Farm Seasonal fresh produce is available at this certified organic farm, one of the few in the Magnolia Midlands travel region. 471 Owl Rd., 229-322-0491
Rockledge
Blackwater Outfi ers Privately owned farm offers guided quail, pheasant, hog, duck, and deer hunts throughout the year. 1122 Rigby Rd., 478-689-7702, blackwater-outfi ers.com
Statesboro
Free Spirit Po ery & Glass Free Spirit Po ery makes painting your own po ery fun for you or your group. 42 E. Main St., 912-489-3232, freespiritpo ery.com
Freeman's Mill An operating grits and flour mill with machinery from the early 19th century and an old-style working sawmill. 518 Country Club Rd., 912852-9381, freemansmill.com
Botanic Garden at Georgia Southern University The gardens surround a turn-of-the-century co age, now a nature preserve. Includes walking trails and gardens. 1505 Bland Ave., 912-871-1149, academics.georgiasouthern.edu/garden
Georgia Southern University Museum See exhibits including a 26-foot Mosasaur, the "T-Rex of the Sea," and a 42-millionyear-old whale specimen. 2142 Southern Dr., Rosenwald Bldg., 912-478-5444, academics.georgiasouthern.edu/museum

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Alma-Bacon County Chamber of Commerce 912.632.8643, almagachamber.com
Appling-Baxley Chamber 912.367.7731, baxley.org
Claxton-Evans Chamber 912.739.1391, claxtonevanschamber.com
Cochran-Bleckley Chamber 478.934.2965, cochranbleckleychamber.org
*Douglas Visitor Information Center 211 S. Gaskin Ave., Douglas, GA 31533, 912.383.0277, cityofdouglas.com
*Dublin Visitors Center 102 Travel Center Blvd., Dublin, GA 31021, 478.272.4002, visitdublinga.com
*Eastman-Dodge County Welcome Center 1646 College St., Eastman, GA 31023, 478.374.4723, eastman-georgia.com

Fitzgerald Area Convention and Visitors Bureau 229.426.5033, 800.386.4642, fizgeraldga.org
Glennville Chamber of Commerce 912.654.1616, glennvillega.com
Greater Ta nall Chamber 912.557.6323, ta nall.com
Hawkinsville/Pulaski Chamber 478.783.1717, hawkinsvillechamber.org
Hazlehurst-Jeff Davis Tourism 912.209.8805, hazlehurst-jeffdavis.org
*Me er Welcome Center 1210 S. Lewis St., Me er, GA 30439, 912.685.2159, everythingsbetterinme er.com
Ocilla-Irwin Chamber 229.468.9114, ocillachamber.net
Screven County Chamber 912.564.7878, screvencounty.com
*Statesboro CVB & Welcome Center 222 S. Main St., Statesboro, GA 30458, 912.489.1869, visitstatesboroga.com
Telfair-McRae Chamber 229.868.6365, telfairco.org

Truetlen County Development Authority 912.529.4496, soperton.org
*Vidalia Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 Vidalia Sweet Onion Dr., Vidalia, GA 30474, 912.538.8687, vidaliaga.gov
Wayne County Board of Tourism 912.427.3233, waynetourism.com
Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce 912.568.7808, wheelercounty.org
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Located at Georgia's Highway 301 gateway; stop by here for Georgia travel information.
Sylvania 8463 Burton's Ferry Hwy., Sylvania, GA 30467, 912.829.3331
*When you're here and need more information, these include a certified Regional Visitor Information Center that have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.

Red Fern Plantation This hunting preserve is managed to specifically enhance wildlife habitat and game bird hunting. 1640 Red Fern Ln., 912-531-2482, redfernplantation.com

Splash in the Boro Family Water Park & Aquatic Center Enjoy a day of fun in the sun at this family water park and aquatics center in Mill Creek Regional Park. 1388 Hwy. 24 E, 912-489-3000, splashintheboro.com

Center for Wildlife Education Home to many birds of prey and more. Raptor demonstrations and handson reptile programs. 1461 Forest Dr., Bldg. 240, Georgia Southern University, 912-478-0831, academics. georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife
Uvalda
Three Rivers Outdoors, Inc. Full-service rentals of kayaks and canoes with shu le service. Catering and guides are available. 612 McNa Falls Rd., 912-594-8379, explorethreerivers.com
Vidalia
Buckhorn Creek Ranch Buckhorn Creek Ranch is a family-friendly adventure at a reasonable cost. Something for every age group. 1944 GA Hwy. 135, 912-583-2737, buckhorncreekranch.net
Ladson Genealogical Library Ladson's store of genealogical materials focuses primarily on the southeastern U.S. and the Eastern Seaboard. 125 Church St., 912-537-8186

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Hotels & Motels
ALMA
Days Inn 930 S. Pierce St., 912-632-7000, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
The Inn at Blueberry Plantation 174 Plantation Dr., 912-632-3000, blueberryplantation.com
BAXLEY
Budget Host Inn 958 E. Parker St., 912-367-2200, baxleyhotels.com
Key West Inn 53 Heritage St., 912-367-6653, staykeywesthotels.com
Pine Lodge Motel 539 S. Main St., 800-841-6052, sites. google.com/site/pinelodgemotelsite
COCHRAN
Cochran Inn & Suites 108 Eighth St. Crescent, 478-2719500, cochraninnandsuites. com
DOUGLAS
Econo Lodge 1750 S. Peterson Ave., 912-383-0433, choicehotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites Douglas 1815 S. Peterson Ave., 912-720-2000, marrio . com/aysfi
Hampton Inn 1604 S. Peterson Ave., 912-383-7550, 800-445-8667, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1636 S. Peterson Ave., 912-384-2100, ihg.com
Jameson Inn 1628 S. Peterson Ave., 912-384-9432, 800526-3766, jamesoninns.com
Super 8 1610 S. Peterson Ave., 912-384-0886, 800-8008000, wyndhamhotels.com
Western Inn & Suites 1700 S. Peterson Ave., 912-3839888, magnusonhotels.com/ western-inn-and-suitesdouglas

DUBLIN
Baymont Inn & Suites 100 PM Watson Ln., 478-2753008, 877-229-6668, wyndhamhotels.com
Days Inn 2111 Hwy. 441 S, 478-275-7637, wyndhamhotels.com
Econo Lodge Inn Suites & Conference Center 2121 Hwy. 441 S, 478-304-1165, choicehotels.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 103 Travel Center Blvd., 478246-6055, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2192 Hwy. 441 S, 478272-7862, ihg.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites 101 Travel Center Blvd., 478-2723110, laquintadublin.com
Quality Inn & Suites 2110 U.S. Hwy. 441 S, 478-2748000, choicehotels.com
Super 8 2150 Hwy. 441 S, 478272-5141, wyndhamhotels.com
The Inn at Blueberry Plantation, Alma

EAST DUBLIN
Red Carpet Inn 735 Central Dr., 478-277-9161, rcidublin. com
EASTMAN
Quality Inn 41 Pine Ridge Rd., 478-374-7925, 800-526-3766, choicehotels.com
FITZGERALD
Garden Inn 125 Stuart Way, 229-409-9911, gardeninnfitzgerald.com
Quality Inn - Fitzgerald 263 Ocilla Hwy., 229-423-5151, choicehotels.com
Western Motel 111 Bull Run Rd., 229-424-9500, magnusonhotels.com/westernmotel-fitzgerald
GLENNVILLE
Glennville Inn 812 N. Main St., 912-654-3407, magnusonhotels.com/glennville-inn
HAWKINSVILLE
America's Best Inn 20 N. Warren St., 478-783-2914, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Hawkinsville Inn & Suites 86 Hwy. 341 Bypass, 478-783-1300, 800780-7234, bestwestern.com
HAZLEHURST
Americas Best Value Inn 143 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 912-375-3400, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Jameson Inn 160 W. Coffee St., 912-379-1770, jamesoninns. com
Western Motel Inn & Suites 31 E. Coffee St., 912-3754527, magnusonhotels.com/ western-motel-inn-suiteshazlehurst

Page House Bed &
Breakfast, Dublin
JESUP Baymont Inn & Suites 1100 Express Ln., 912-427-7760, wyndhamhotels.com Days Inn 1096 Express Ln., 912-427-2980, wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn Quality Inn 205 N. U.S. Hwy. 301, 912-427-6800, choicehotels.com MCRAE Magnolia Inn 149 E. Oak St., 229-868-7431, magnoliainnmcrae.com METTER American Inn 850 S. Lewis St., 912-685-7071, americaninn.net Days Inn 1225 S. Lewis St., 912-685-3000, wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn MOUNT VERNON Mount Vernon Inn & Suites 205 S. Johnson St., 912-583-2281, mtvernoninnandsuites.com STATESBORO Baymont Inn & Suites 425 S. Main St., 912-489-7368, 877229-6668, baymontstatesboro.com Comfort Inn & Suites 17870 Hwy. 67, 912-681-2400, choicehotels.com Days Inn 616 Fair Rd., 912-6817700, wyndhamhotels.com/ days-inn Hampton Inn 350 Brampton Ave., 912-489-8989, hamptoninn3.hilton.com Holiday Inn Statesboro-University Area 455 Commerce Dr., 912-489-4545, ihg.com/ holidayinn Howard Johnson Inn 316 S. Main St., 912-489-2626, 800446-4656, wyndhamhotels. com/hojo

Knights Inn 461 S. Main St., 912-764-5666, knightsinnstatesboro.com
La Quinta Inn Statesboro Georgia Southern Univ. 225 Lanier Dr., 912-871-2525, 800531-5900, laquintastatesboro. com
Quality Inn & Suites 230 S. Main St., 912-489-3995, choicehotels.com
SpringHill Suites Statesboro University Area 105 Springhill Dr., 912-489-0000, marrio .com
Super 8 1 Jameson Ave., 912-681-7900, 800-454-3213, wyndhamhotels.com/super-8
SYLVANIA
Sylvania Inn 404 W. Ogeechee St., 912-564-2490, sylvaniainn.com
VIDALIA
AmericInn Lodge & Suites 155 Mose Coleman Dr., 912-537-2728, 800-634-3444, americinn.com
Days Inn 1509 E. First St., 912538-8100, wyndhamhotels. com/days-inn
Hampton Inn 3303 Hwy. 280 E, 912-526-0235, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
The Onion Inn 2505 E. First St., 912-403-3314, theonioninn.com
Quality Inn & Suites - Vidalia 2619 E. First St., 912-5379000, choicehotels.com
Royal Inn 705 E. First St., 912537-7611, royalinnvidalia.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
HELENA
Li le Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge 80 Live Oak Trl., 229-868-7474, 877-591-5572, li leocmulgeelodge.com
REBECCA
Red Pebble Plantation 10728 Hwy. 159 N, 229-643-1888, redpebbleplantation.com
ROCKLEDGE
Blackwater Outfi ers 1122 Rigby Rd., 478-689-7702, blackwater-outfi ers.com
STATESBORO
Red Fern Plantation 1640 Red Fern Ln., 912-531-2482, redfernplantation.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
AXSON
Inn at Still Pond 120 Su on Way, 912-816-0254, innatstillpond.com

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GEORGIA STATE PARKS

General Coffee State Park, Nicholls
DUBLIN Dublin Farm 875 James Currie Rd., 478-275-8766, dublinfarm.com Page House Bed & Breakfast 711 Bellevue Ave., 478275-4551, pagehousebb.com EASTMAN The Dodge Hill Inn 5021 Ninth Ave. NE, 478-374-2644, dodgehillinn.com

FITZGERALD
Dorminy-Massee House Bed & Breakfast 516 W. Central Ave., 229-423-3123, dorminymasseehouse.com
MILLWOOD
Gopher Plantation 312 Gopher Ln., 912-284-1722, gopherplantation.com
STATESBORO
The Historic Statesboro Inn 106 S. Main St., 912-489-8628, statesboroinn.com

SYLVANIA Kinchley Place 309 Singleton Ave., 912-425-2169, kinchleyplace.com
Cabins & Cottages
NICHOLLS General Coffee State Park 46 John Coffee Rd., 912-3847082, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/generalcoffee

WH E R E TO STAY MAG N O LI A M I D LAN D S

REIDSVILLE
Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park 162 Park Ln., Hwy. 280 W, 912-557-7744, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ gordoniaalatamaha
VIDALIA
Max's Place 1021 Geron Williamson Rd., 912-538-7000, maradfarmscabin.com
Campgrounds & RV Parks
DUBLIN
Honeysuckle Farm RV Park 2866 Hwy. 257, 478-278-9372, honeysucklefarmrv.com
FITZGERALD
Ocmulgee River Ben Hill Landing Mobley Bluff Rd. off of Hwy. 107 E, 229-426-5100, 800-386-4642, fitzgeraldga. org
Paulk Park RV Campground 146 Paulk Park Ln., 229-4265050, fitzgeraldga.org
HAZLEHURST
Towns Bluff Park & Heritage Center RV Park & Campground 45 Riverwood Trl., 912379-9303, townsbluffpark.com

JESUP
Mossy Oaks RV Park and Campground 1162 Whaley Rd., 912-427-4452, mossyoaksrvpark.com
METTER
Beaver Run RV Park 22321 Excelsior Church Rd., 912362-4737, beaverrunrvpark. com
STATESBORO
Parkwood RV Park & Cottages 12188 U.S. Hwy. 301 S, 912-681-3105, parkwoodrv. com
VIDALIA
Vidalia Sweet Onion RV Park 514 Pete Phillips Dr., 912-537-7661, vidaliaga.com
Farm Stays & Guest Ranches
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A thirst for adventure or even fine wine can easily be satisfied in the Northeast Georgia Mountains region. Although you'll no longer spot moonshiners on the run from the law, daredevils are still satisfied
by modern thrills such as mountain biking, kayaking, and zip-lining. Wine connoisseurs enjoy a more peaceful vacation sipping from a glass at one of the region's celebrated vineyards.
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Rabun County Deliverance, the landmark film that made Burt Reynolds a star, was shot primarily along the Cha ooga River in Rabun County, and also in Tallulah Gorge. A suspension bridge at Tallulah gives a spectacular view of the river and waterfalls.

CAUGHT ON FILM
Royston Cobb, a movie about baseball legend Ty Cobb, showcases sites from Cobb's hometown of Royston, including Rose Hill Cemetery (where Cobb is buried) and the shoals of Rice Creek at Victoria Bryant State Park, where the scene showing Cobb's baptism was filmed.

Amicalola Falls State Park Lodge In A Walk in the Woods, Robert Redford and Nick Nolte star as two novice (and o en disagreeable) hikers on the Appalachian Trail. The film shows the odd couple kicking off their journey at this lodge near Dawsonville, close to where the trail begins at Springer Mountain.

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Go Fish
Fly fishing is an art, and the Northeast Georgia Mountains offer a pristine palette for both novice and expert anglers. In Clarkesville, the Soque River--which runs down from the Blue Ridge Mountains and brims with rainbow and brown trout--is known as one of the best fishing areas in the country. In season, reel in trout that range from three-pound beauties to twelve-pound monsters. Blackhawk and Brigadoon Lodge, both in Clarkesville, offer outings on the Soque and have access to a long stretch that runs through private lands.
In Helen, Unicoi Outfitters provides guided fishing trips on streams and rivers throughout the area. They also hold regular beginner classes for aspiring anglers and sponsor the Fly Fishing School at Nacoochee Village, a two-day intensive on the art of catching trout. Smithgall Woods

Unicoi Outfi ers, Helen
State Park has access to Dukes Creek, one of the Helen area's premier trout streams. The park limits the number of people on the creek (reservations are recommended) and offers trout fishing three days a week: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday.
For the experienced, the Etowah River (and its tributary of Amicalola Creek) offers excellent trout fishing through

Dukes Creek at Smithgall Woods State Park, Helen
Dawson Forest outside Dawsonville. Appalachian Outfitters rents kayaks and canoes for fishing through the forest, and reservations are strongly suggested.
North of Cleveland, Waters Creek features opportunities for trophy trout-- the state-record trout was caught here-- and also features the kind of solitude many other trout streams don't have.

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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Tallulah Gorge State Park
suspension bridge
In this Tallulah Falls park, hike Hurricane Falls Trail to the suspension bridge over
the Tallulah River, where you'll spy a worthy candidate for the most incredible view in the state.

2.
Yonah Mountain
Located near Helen, Yonah requires a four-mile hike to the top (it's fi ing that Yonah is Cherokee for "bear"), but the reward is a breathtaking photo op at
the summit.

3.
Currahee Mountain
The much-feared mountain run for paratroopers in HBO's Band of Brothers was up Currahee near Toccoa. The three-mile climb ends with a stunning view across
a long valley.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Feb. 1819, 2017
The annual Fireside Arts & Cra Show at Unicoi State Park in Helen lures more than fi y of the best artists and cra smen in the Southeast, who showcase their wood carvings, jewelry, fiber, paintings, and po ery.

March 18, 2017
The Milling Around Downtown festival in Braselton takes visitors on a quaint trip back in time, with arts and cra s by local folk artists, a tour of the old flour mill, and, in a tip to modern times, food trucks.

April 22, 2017
Boating season officially kicks off in Hartwell with the Hartwell Antique Boat Festival, where you can see vintage boats in water and on land. There's also an arts and cra s fair and a classic car show.

May 2728, 2017
Fort Hollingsworth, near Alto, is the oldest surviving structure in North Georgia, built in 1793. Day at the Fort offers music, dancing, food, and a Civil War reenactment.

Sept. 89, 2017
The Jug Tavern Festival in Winder features music from national artists such as Phil Vassar, plus arts and cra s booths. There's also a bevy of contests that range from a bed race (twin or double ma ress size, your choice) to a corn hole tournament.

Oct. 14, 2017
The Royston Fall Festival kicks off the changing season with big helpings of such comfort foods as funnel cakes and potato ribbons. You'll also find homemade cra s, live music, and lots of activities for kids.

Nov. 5, 2017
The Vineyard Fest at Chateau Elan in Braselton marks the fall grape harvest with tastings, wine seminars, culinary demonstrations, and local food. Don't miss the opportunity to stomp grapes with your bare feet.

June 3July 29
During the Ida Cox Music Series, Toccoa plays homage to its homegrown blues legend with free downtown concerts every Saturday night in June and July. Cox is best known for her signature tune, "Wild Women Don't Have the Blues."
Oct. 21, 2017
One lure of the Black Pot Cookin' Festival in Jefferson is discovering exactly which Southern recipes are bubbling in those black pots. Expect bluegrass music, tours of a gristmill and co on gin, and fruit cobblers cooked over an open fire.

Dec. 2017
Ring in the holidays with Christmas in Cornelia. This month-long event offers Christmas lights in Big City Park, ice skating, and hayrides. And, of course, no Christmas festival is complete without a visit from ol' Saint Nick.

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North Georgia Canopy Tours, Lula
Zippity Doo Dah!
If you like zip-lining, you'll love the Northeast Georgia Mountains, where high-flying opportunities abound. Sunburst Stables in Clarkesville has nine zip lines totaling 7,000 feet of fun. And Amicalola Falls State Park Adventure Lodge in Dawsonville lets you zip from mountaintop to mountaintop.
North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula features a three-hour tour with twelve lines that cross skybridges, nature walks, and the North Oconee River. Rent a GoPro camera from the on-site store to capture every moment of your wild ride.
In Buford, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours has seven different zip line packages, including the three-hour "Full Moon" night tour with a 1,500-foot dual racing line. And in Bowman, the Sandbar Zip Line Canopy Tour has ten lines with unique perspectives of the waterfalls on Mill Shoal Creek. The tour culminates with a trip over the scenic Broad River.
The zip-lining opportunities continue in Helen. Unicoi State Park boasts eleven zip lines, plus seven suspension bridges with views of wildlife and Unicoi Lake. Nacoochee Adventures has four tours, including the Big Zip Intimidator, a forty-five-minute journey that ends with the chance to race a partner down the longest dual zip lines in the continental United States. And Cool River Adventures has two aerial courses that take flight over the Chattahoochee River.

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The mountains of northeast Georgia offer a number of unique accommodation options. Get an American Indian experience sleeping in a teepee with modern conveniences at North Georgia Canopy Tours in Lula. Fort Yargo State Park in Winder (pictured) offers "yurts," circular cabins that also channel the spirit of the teepee. Unicoi State Park in Helen offers "barrel" cabins shaped like a can resting on its side. And the famed Len Foote Hike Inn sits at the foot of the Appalachian Trail in Dawsonville and is only accessible via a five-mile hike
up the mountain.

Sunburst Stables, Clarkesville

KIDS CORNER

Sleepy Hollow and the Woodland Fairy Village, Blairsville

Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Cumming

Goats on the Roof, Tiger

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SECRET LANDMARK
Ten years ago, the owners of the Smith House in Dahlonega were surprised to discover a gold mine beneath the original 1899 dining room. It's now open for public viewing.

Sunburst Stables Located in Clarkesville, just north of Helen, Sunburst Stables lets kids trade electronic games for the great outdoors and explore the world around them. There's horseback riding, ATV tours, water trampolines, and, for the adventurous, the new extreme sport of flyboarding.
Sleepy Hollow and the Woodland Fairy Village Former Disney artist Art Millican (who helped Michael Jackson create Neverland Valley Ranch) has built the ultimate kids destination in Blairsville with miniature fairy houses, hobbit and fairy villages, and an enchanted garden. For those duly inspired by the landscape, there's even an art supply store.
Sawnee Mountain Preserve A nature preserve on old Cherokee land outside Cumming, this park boasts the "Indian Seats"--a natural rock formation at the mountain's summit that is believed to be an ancient holy site for American Indians. The preserve offers in-season tree climbing and rock climbing (call for availability), in addition to nature hikes led by a park naturalist.
Goats on the Roof Located in Tiger, this spot gets its name because, well, there are literally goats on the roof (ten of them, in fact). Kids can hang out with the frisky bearded beasts and earn "Goat Rangers" certificates in the process, as well as feed them by hand. There's also the chance to search pre-packaged bags of dirt for hidden gems and feast on nitro ice cream made right in front of you using liquid nitrogen.

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Young Harris

Lake Chatuge
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Dillard Rabun Gap

Blairsville Hiawassee

Sky Valley Mountain City

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Clayton

Sautee

Suches Dahlonega

129 Helen Cleveland

Nacoochee Tallulah Falls

Clarkesville

Toccoa Falls

Demorest

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Clermont
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Dawsonville Lake 129

Cornelia Mount

Alto

Airy

Lula 441

Lake 85 Lavonia Hartwell

Lanier 23 Homer

Carnesville Hartwell

Gainesville Oakwood 985

Gillsville

Talmo

Commerce

Cumming

Flowery Branch Lanier

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Braselton Jefferson

Royston Franklin Springs Bowman

Danielsville

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Elberton

Hoschton 129 Colbert

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Jaemor Farms Family-owned farm, orchard, and farm market with peaches, nectarines, apples, watermelons, cantaloupes, and more. Tours available. 5340 Cornelia Hwy., 770869-3999, jaemorfarms.com
Blairsville
Logan Turnpike Mill Smell the aroma of the bakery shop while watching fresh meal being ground. Antique mill making freshground grains. 4494 Gainesville Hwy., 706-745-5735, 800-844-7487, loganturnpikemill.com
Paradise Hills Resort & Spa This resort offers a fullservice spa, vineyards, and a boutique farm winery. Stop in for a wine tasting. 366 Paradise Rd., 706-745-7483, 877-745-7483, paradisehillsresort.com
Sleepy Hollow Whimsical Fairy Garden Explore enchanted gardens with unique fairy houses and hobbit homes. Shop for gi s and art supplies in the store. 5279 Hwy. 515 E, 706-379-9622, whimsicalfairygarden.com
A Step Above Stables Full-service horse stables offering guided trail rides, boarding, breeding, farrier service, and a covered arena. 696 Mauney Cir., 706-7459051, astepabovestables.com

Trackrock Stables Experience a scenic mountain trail ride through the Trackrock Campground. Guided rides only. Reservations recommended. 202 Trackrock Camp Rd., 706-745-5252, 800-826-0073, trackrockstables.com
Union County Historical Society Museum See vestiges of the county's rich past, from Civil War memorabilia to 19th-century farm equipment. 3 Town Sq., 706-745-5493, unioncountyhistory.org
Vogel State Park One of Georgia's oldest, this park has trails, waterfalls, a 22-acre lake with beach, and a Civilian Conservation Corps museum. 405 Vogel State Park Rd., 706-745-2628, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/vogel
Bowman
The Sandbar Enjoy kayaking and zip-lining on the beautiful Broad River. Our Broad River kayak rentals are a great value. 3435 King Hall Mill Rd., 706-245-4163, thesandbarbroadriver.com
Braselton
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort A 16th-century-style French chateau with lush vineyards, a 275-room inn, spa, golf, tennis, winery, and restaurants. 100 Rue Charlemagne Dr., 678-425-0900, 800-2339463, chateauelan.com

Mayfield Dairy Farm Visitors Center Tour our milk plant. Purchase a scoop of ice cream. Visit the gi shop. Milk "Bella," our incredible mechanical milking cow. 1160 Broadway Ave., 706-654-9180, 888-2980396, mayfielddairy.com Road Atlanta Recognized as one of the world's best road courses. This multi-purpose motor sports facility is situated on 750 park-like acres. 5300 Winder Hwy., 770-967-6143, 800-849-7223, roadatlanta. com
Cha ooga Ridge Canopy Tours, Clayton

Clarkesville
Blackhawk Fly Fishing Fish for large rainbow and brown trout on the Soque River. Open year-round. Food and lodging packages available. 9400 Hwy. 197, 706-947-3474, blackhawkflyfi shing.com
Brigadoon Lodge Fly Fishing A favorite fly fishing destination for anglers from around the world. Offers fly fishing lessons, classes, and clinics. 8137 GA Hwy. 197 N, 706-7541558, brigadoonlodge.com

Burton Trout Hatchery See rainbow and brown trout being raised for stocking into mountain streams in North Georgia. Open daily. 3695 Hwy. 197 N, 706-947-3112, georgiawildlife.org/node/762
Hickory Flat Po ery Watch a local po er throwing pots, tour a kiln house, and browse a studio filled with porcelain, raku po ery, and other art. 13664 Hwy. 197 N, 706-947-0030, hickoryflatpo ery.com
Mark of the Po er See the inner workings of an old gristmill and shop for po ery art. Feed the pet trout and view the falls from the deck. 9982 Hwy. 197 N, 706947-3440, marko hepo er.com
Moccasin Creek State Park Located on Lake Burton, this park features a wheelchairaccessible fishing pier, hiking trails, and is near a fish hatchery. 3655 GA Hwy. 197, 706-947-3194, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/moccasincreek
Sunburst Adventures Choose your family adventure: ATV tours, mountain horseback trails, zip line tour, flyboarding, and guided boating day trips. 251 Sunburst Ln., 706-947-7433, 800-806-1953, sunburststables.com
Clayton
Cha ooga Ridge Canopy Tours Experience 10 soaring zips and 4 sky bridges, culminating with a 440-foot double zip over Academy Lake. Hwy. 76 E, 864-647-9587, 800-4519972, wildwaterra ing.com/ portfolio-item/cha oogaridge-canopy-tours

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RABUN COUNTY CVB

Award-Winning Local Restaurants Quaint Shops Best Fly Fishing East of Mississippi
Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town Cornelia's own.

Boating (unmotorized) Hiking & Trails Swimming Camping Fishing

Experience Habersham Hospitality

TALLULAH GORGE 1,000 Feet Deep and 2 Miles Long
Habersham County, Georgia

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Lake Russell

Cornelia Train Depot Museum

Kayaking Down the Gorge Family Events Seven HistoricTowns Museums Concerts

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VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
*Alpine Helen-White County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 726 Bruckenstrasse, Helen, GA 30545, 706.878.2181, helenga.org
Banks County Chamber 706.335.4866, bankscountychamber.com
Barrow County Chamber 770.867.9444, barrowchamber. com
Blairsville-Union County Chamber 706.745.5789, visitblairsvillega.com
Cumming-Forsyth County Chamber 770.887.6461, cummingforsythchamber.org
*Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber and Visitors Bureau 13 S. Park St., Dahlonega, GA 30533, 706.864.3513, dahlonega.org
Dawson County Chamber & Office of Tourism Development 706.265.6278, dawson. org
Elbert County Chamber 706.283.5651, elbertga.com
Franklin County Chamber 706.384.4659, franklin-county. com

Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau 770.531.2664, exploregainesville.org
Greater Hall Chamber 770.532.6206, greaterhallchamber.com
Greater Helen Chamber 678.878.1908, helenchamber. com
Habersham County Chamber 706.778.4654, habershamchamber.com
Hart County Chamber 706.376.8590, hart-chamber. org
Jackson County Area Chamber 706.387.0300, jacksoncountyga.com
*Lake Lanier Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 2875 Browns Bridge Rd., Gainesville, GA 30504, 770.536.5209, lakelaniercvb. com
Lavonia Chamber of Commerce 706.356.8202, lavoniachamber.com
Madison County Chamber 706.795.3473, madisoncountyga.org
Rabun County Chamber 706.782.4812, gamountains.com
Rabun County Tourism Development Authority 706.212.0241, explorerabun.com
*Toccoa-Stephens County Chamber and Welcome Center 160 N. Alexander St., Toccoa, GA 30577, 706.886.2132, toccoagachamber.com

*Towns County Chamber and Visitors Center 1411 Jack Dayton Cir., Young Harris, GA 30582, 706.896.4966, mountaintopga.com
White County Chamber 706.865.5356, whitecountychamber.org
REGIONAL VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
When you're here and need more information, these certified locations have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.
Jackson County Welcome Center 85 Washington St., Jefferson, GA 30549, 706.387.7685
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Located at Georgia's Interstate 85 gateway; stop here for Georgia travel information.
Lavonia 938 County Road 84, Lavonia, GA 30553, 706.356.4019
*Also a Regional Visitor Information Center available for drop-by visits.

Nantahala Outdoor Center Cha ooga Outpost Offering whitewater ra ing as well as canoe and kayak instruction. Group and seasonal discounts available. 7350 Hwy. 76 E, 800-2327238, noc.com/whitewaterra ing/cha ooga-river/
Southeastern Expeditions Family-friendly and highadventure whitewater ra ing excursions on the Cha ooga River. Minimum age is 10 years old. 7350 U.S. Hwy. 76 E, 800-868-7238, southeasternexpeditions.com
Walking Tour of Downtown Clayton Walking tour of 18 homes, businesses, and other structures located in the historic mountain town of Clayton. 81 N. Church St., 706-782-5292, explorerabun.com/walkingtour-of-downtown-clayton

Wildwater Cha ooga Adventure Center Whitewater ra ing trips, zip line canopy tours, kayak clinics, high and low ropes courses, and a climbing wall. Hwy. 76 E, 864-647-5361, 800-451-9972, wildwaterra ing.com/cha ooga.php
Clermont
Mountain Fresh Creamery See the final stages of real-time production of high-quality, farm-fresh milk, bu er, and ice cream. 6615 Cleveland Hwy., 770-9831666, mountainfreshcreamery.com
Cleveland
Babyland General Hospital Witness the birth of Cabbage Patch Kids in their new, Southern-style home in the Georgia mountains. Adoption consultations. 300 N. O.K. Dr., 706-865-2171, babylandgeneral.com/visit

Cannon Falls Lodge This guided fly fishing outfitter provides fishermen one of the most beautiful fly fishing experiences in the South. Off U.S. Hwy. 129 N, 706-4131834, cannonfallslodge.com
The Co age Vineyard & Winery Sit and relax in our tasting room and enjoy breathtaking mountain views, fine wines, cheese trays, and music. 5050 Hwy. 129 N, 706-865-0053, co agevineyardwinery.com
Gold 'n Gem Grubbin' Visit an authentic operating gold mine, and pan for gold and gemstones. 75 Gold Nugget Ln., 706-865-5454, goldngemgrubbinstore.com
Serenity Cellars Visit the tasting room and shop for wine-related gi s at this family-owned boutique winery located in North Georgia. 265 Laurel Ridge Rd., 706-348-1277, serenitycellars.com

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Wildwood Outfi ers Outpost at the Cha ahoochee River offers groups and individuals guided, unguided, and assisted canoe, kayak, and ra rentals. 26 Megan Dr., 706-865-4451, wildwoodoutfi ers.com
Yonah Mountain Vineyards & Winery Enjoy celebrated and awardwinning wines in the grand, yet relaxed, tasting room. Tour the only known wine cave in Georgia. 1717 Hwy. 255 S, 706-878-5522, yonahmountainvineyards.com
Colbert
Moon Farms Country Market Pick-your-own strawberries or we will pick them for you, fresh daily from the strawberry farm. 3498 Hwy. 72 E, 706-338-0065, moon-farms.com
Comer
Watson Mill Bridge State Park See Georgia's longest covered bridge, and enjoy seasonal canoe and pedal boat rentals, trails, and fishing. 650 Watson Mill Rd., 706-783-5349, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ watsonmillbridge
Commerce
Jaemor Farms at Banks Crossing At our Banks Crossing store, shop for fresh homegrown and local fruits, vegetables, jellies, jams, local honey, and more. 40081 U.S. Hwy. 441, 706-335-0999, jaemorfarms. com/commerce-market
The Veggie Patch at Bouchard Farms Provides locally grown, vineripened organic produce for healthy living. Stop here for fresh, in-season vegetables. 594 Nunn Rd., 706-335-2718, veggiepatchga.com
Cumming
Balloons Over Georgia Experience Georgia from the sky. Plan a hot air balloon ride for that special occasion or just for a thrill of a lifetime. 235 Castleberry Rd., 678-283-4033, balloonsovergeorgia.com
Big Fish On Lake Lanier Fishing Guide & Charters This fishing charter and guide service specializes in light tackle striped bass charter fishing trips on Lake Lanier. 2040 Foster Dr., 770598-5195, bigfishonguide.com
Catching Not Fishing Lake Lanier Guide Service Operated by Captain Clay Cunningham, this fishing guide service is open yearround, 7 days a week on Lake Lanier. Lake Lanier, 770-6302673, catchingnotfishing.com

Sawnee Mountain Preserve A 963-acre preserve with hiking trails, Indian Seats, tree canopy classroom, picnic pavilions, and climbing area. 4075 Spot Rd., 770-7812217, sawneemountain.org
Shane Watson's Lake Lanier Guide Service Fish for trophy striper with experienced guides. Live bait, trolling, and artificials. Open year-round, seven days a week. 4255 Browns Bridge Rd., 770-235-9829, lakelanierstripers.com
Spring Creek Anglers Fly Fishing School Take fly fishing classes year-round, and reserve guided catch-and-release trout fishing trips October through June. 4715 Westgate Dr., 404-664-4823, springcreekanglers.com
Dahlonega
Appalachian Outfi ers Experience the serenity of the Etowah and Chestatee rivers by canoe, kayak, or inner tube floats. 2084 S. Chestatee, Hwy. 60, 706-8647117, canoegeorgia.com
Bob Owens Art Gallery, University of North Georgia Visit the gallery to see approximately six exhibitions annually, including the Hal B. Rhodes Student Exhibition. 82 College Cir., 706-864-1512, ung. edu/art-galleries
Canvas and Cork, Wine Tasting and Art Located just off the Dahlonega Square, stop in for wine tasting and to see working artists' studios and an art gallery. 90 N. Meaders St., 706-525-1563, canvasandcorkdahlonega.us
Chestatee River Adventures Kayak and tubing rental on the Chestatee River in Dahlonega. Enjoy wildlife, rock cliffs, and woodland scenery. 2718 S. Chestatee St./Hwy. 60, 770-540-9950, chestateeriveradventures.com
Chestatee Wildlife Preserve, A North Georgia Zoo Specializes in the preservation of exotic and domestic wildlife through education. See African lions, zebras, emus, and more. 469 Old Dahlonega Hwy., 678-8596820, chestateewildlife.com
Consolidated Gold Mines Tour underground tunnels, learn about miners, mining equipment, and geology, pan for or screen for gems. 185 Consolidated Gold Mine Rd., 706-864-8473, consolidatedgoldmine.com
Crisson Gold Mine Visit Georgia's only working stamp mill, a machine used to crush rock and remove gold. Pan for gold and gemstones. 2736 Morrison Moore Pkwy. E, 706-8646363, crissongoldmine.com

An outdoor adventure every day
T here's no better place to explore the great outdoors than in White County. With over 20 area waterfalls, 7 wineries, 3 State Parks and Georgia's Newest Historic Site, every day is an adventure. We also offer excellent hiking, biking, zip-lining, tubing, kayaking, golf and much, much more.
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Welcome Center

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For a Change Of Season
...cool summer air, unbelievable fall color, wild flowers, waterfalls... hiking, biking, horseback riding, golfing, fishing, white water rafting & tubing and winter sports...
Come Sa Wile! scenic state parks and pristine lakes.

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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site Learn about our nation's first gold rush inside the oldest courthouse in Georgia. 1 Public Sq., 706-864-2257, georgiastateparks.org/dahlonegagoldmuseum
Dahlonega Landmarks & Legends History Walking Tour Learn about the site of the first American gold rush on this selfguided walking tour. Brochures at the Chamber of Commerce. Downtown Dahlonega, 706-4822707, dahlonegadda.org/events/ landmarks-a-legends
Dahlonega Tasting Room Taste Habersham wines made from locally grown grapes. Located on the historic downtown Dahlonega Square. Open daily. 16 N. Park St., 706-864-8275
Dahlonega Wine Tours Tour the Georgia Wine Highway's wineries in and around Dahlonega. Includes pickup service. Available anytime. 120 Chestee St., Suite E, 678-2235960
Frogtown Cellars Vineyards & Winery Taste why Frogtown is the most awarded winery located outside of California in major competitions. Dry, sweet, and muscadine. 700 Ridge Point Dr., 706-8650687, frogtownwine.com
Georgia Wine Tours Enjoy a day trip to some of Georgia's best wineries. We'll take you from Atlanta or a designated location of your choosing. 13 S. Park St., 404-924-1288, georgiawinetours.com

Gold City Corral & Carriage Company Guided trail horseback rides, romantic carriage rides, wedding carriages, and dinner wagon excursions. 49 Forrest Hill Rd., 706-867-9395, goldcitycorral.com
Medicine Bow, Ltd. This wilderness school connects students of all ages with the forest, ancient skills, and lore of the Native Americans. 104 Medicine Bow, 706-864-5928, medicinebow.net
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant This Tuscan-style property abuts the Etowah River and the Chattahoochee National Forest. Tasting room and restaurant. 501 Hightower Church Rd., 706-867-4060, 866-991-8566, montaluce.com
Danielsville
Broad River Outpost Paddle exciting but easy rapids in a canoe or kayak. Self-guided; lessons and campground are available. 7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd., State Hwy. 281, 706-7953242, broadriveroutpost.com
Dawsonville
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge The centerpiece of one of Georgia's most popular parks, the 729-foot waterfall is the highest in the Southeast. 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd., 706-265-8888, 800-573-9656, amicalolafallslodge.com
Atlanta Motorsports Park A multi-purpose motorsports facility located in the idyllic rolling foothills of the North Georgia mountains. 20 Duck Thurmond Rd., 678-381-8527, atlantamotorsportspark.com

Bowen Center for the Arts A 5,000-square-foot historic building built in the post-Depression era. Three galleries house exhibits, classes, and events. 334 Hwy. 9 N, 706-216-2787, dawsonarts.org
Bradley's Pumpkin Patch, Christmas Trees & Country Store Find a great selection of pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, Ellijay apples, honey, Frasier fir Christmas trees, and more. 24 Lawrence Dr., 770-380-3636, bradleyspumpkinpatch.com
Burt's Farm This farm offers 40 acres of homegrown pumpkins, popcorn, Indian corn, and ornamental gourds. Enjoy hayrides in the fall. 5 Burts Pumpkin Farm Rd., 706-265-3701, 800-600-2878, burtsfarm.com
Dawsonville Distillery Makes hand-crafted corn whiskey using traditional recipes handed down from the original moonshinin' bad boys of Appalachia. 415 Hwy. 53 E, Ste. 120, 770-401-1211, dawsonvillemoonshinedistillery.com
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Visit The Alley and other exhibits to learn about Georgia's auto-racing giants, especially Dawsonville's own Bill Elliott. 415 Hwy. 53 E, 706-216-7223, georgiaracinghof.com
Jungle Paradise Daylilies Take a leisurely stroll through the gardens and view the many rare and unusual flowers, as well as our special daylilies. 929 Mill Creek Dr., 678-410-6830, jungleparadisedaylilies.com

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Outside World Outfi ers Visit Outside World Outfi ers for paddling lessons and trips. Consult our expert staff for a kayak trip or outdoor adventure. 471 Quill Dr., 706-265-4500, theoutsideworld.net
Uncle Shuck's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch A 12-acre complex in Dawson County that offers living pathways through a forest of cornstalks. Fun for kids of all ages. 4520 Hwy. 53 E, 770-772-6223, 888-674-8257, uncleshucks.com
Demorest
Mason-Scharfenstein Museum of Art Displays primarily 19th- and 20th-century American art, along with special exhibits by regional artists. 567 Georgia St., 706-7783000, piedmont.edu/venues
Dillard
Andy's Trout Farm Let us take you on a guided hike, cook s'mores over a campfire, gem mine, have a picnic, take a creek walk, fish, and play games. Be y's Creek Rd., 706-746-2550, andystroutfarm.com
Dillard House Stables Offers farm rides, river rides, trail rides, a children's ring ride, or an all-day ride. Riding lessons and fly fishing. 1153 Franklin St., 706-746-2038, dillardhousestables.com
Elberton
Elberton Granite Museum & Exhibit Self-guided exhibits of antique granite-working tools used in the quarry, as well as other artifacts. One Granite Plaza, 706-283-2551, egaonline.com/ learn/elberton-granite-museum
Richard B. Russell State Park On a 26,650-acre lake, this park offers fishing, a beach, boat rental and ramps, disc golf, an 18-hole golf course, and trails. 2650 Russell State Park Dr., 706-213-2045, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/richardbrussell
Gainesville
Alta Vista Cemetery See the final resting places of many notable Georgians, including Lt. Gen. James Longstreet, a commander in the Civil War. 521 Jones St., 770-531-2664, gainesville.org/ a ractions/alta-vista-cemetery
Atlanta Botanical GardenGainesville Gainesville's premier destination for connecting with beauty and the natural world. 1911 Sweetbay Dr., 404-888-4760, atlantabg. org/visit/gainesville
Don Carter State Park On the north end of Lake Lanier, Georgia's newest state park offers a sand swimming beach, boat ramps, and a multi-use trail. 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., 678-450-7726, 800-864-7275, gastateparks.org/doncarter

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Elachee Nature Science Center Promoting environmental understanding through education and conservation. Located in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve. 2125 Elachee Dr., 770535-1976, elachee.org Interactive Neighborhood for Kids (I.N.K.) Museum designed to encourage children to develop to their full potential through educational, hands-on learning experiences. 999 Chestnut St. SE, Ste. 11, 770536-1900, inkfun.org The Kinsey Family Farm Agritainment farm specializes in fall activities, Christmas trees, and landscape trees. Offers a fun atmosphere for families. 7170 Jot Em Down Rd., 770-8876028, kinseyfamilyfarm.com/ Lanier Flight Center Gainesville Take a sightseeing trip over Lake Lanier and the North Georgia mountains or learn to fly. 1660 Palmour Dr., AA-5, 678-989-2395, lanierflightcenter.com/pilotresources/gi -certificate Linwood Nature Preserve Discover more than two miles of nature trails that wind through an urban oak-hickory forest and prairie ecosystems. 415 Linwood Dr., 770-531-2680, gainesville. org/linwoodnaturepreserve/ The Longstreet Society Historic Piedmont Hotel and Museum Tour the hotel opened in 1876 by Lt. Gen. James Longstreet. Rumor says the first ba erfried chicken was served here. 827 Maple St., 770-539-9005, longstreet.org

Northeast Georgia History Center Displays and exhibits of northeast Georgia's heritage, culture, and people. Tour Chief Whitepath's cabin. 322 Academy St. NE, 770-297-5900, negahc.org
Public Art Walking Tour View a selection of more than 30 works of art in a variety of media through a walking tour of Gainesville and Hall County. Gainesville, 770-531-2664, vision2030.org/public-art-tour
Quinlan Visual Arts Center Five gallery spaces host exhibitions featuring art in all media, including realism, folk art, abstracts, and portraits. 514 Green St. NE, 770-536-2575, quinlanartscenter.org
Sweetwater Outfi ing Company Full-service outfi er provides guided fly fishing trips yearround in North Georgia. 821 Dawsonville Hwy., #166, Ste. 250, 770-530-2228, sweetwateroutfittingcompany.com
Tap It Gainesville Growlers Each of our beer selections uses only the finest hops, wheat, barley, and other ingredients to combine for a fine-tasting brew. 1850 Thompson Bridge Rd., 678897-3985, tapitgrowler.com
Walking Tour of Our Solar System Learn about placement of the planets in relationship to the sun and moon in a practical way. This walking tour is 1.8 miles. Downtown Square, 770-5312664, gainesville.org/a ractions/solar-system-walking-tour

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Grove River Ranch LLC Visit this scenic equestrian center for riding and horse training lessons, camps, clinics, and riding vacations. 345 Hickory Flat Dr., 770-540-8380, groveriverranch. com
Hewell's Pottery Specializing in unglazed horticultural ware--flower, strawberry pots, and gardenware. Tours of the facility are available. 6035 GA Hwy. 52, 770-869-3469, hewellspottery.com
Hartwell
Hartwell Hart County Botanical Garden Six acres of land in Hart County, featuring a children's garden, memorial garden, garden pavilion, and an outdoor classroom. 1277 Elberton Hwy., 706-2015497, hartcogardens.org
Historic Downtown Hartwell Walking Tour This self-guided walking tour includes 32 homes, businesses, churches, and landmarks in historic downtown Hartwell, Georgia. 111 W. Franklin St., 706376-0188, hartwellmainstreet. com/?page_id=102
Helen
Alpine Carriage Company Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride in downtown Helen. Special rides are available for weddings, hotel, and restaurant pick-up. 75 River St., 706-892-8134, 706-8929584, visithelen.org/item/alpinecarriage-company

Cool River Adventures Experience the thrill of zip-lining with our highly trained guides. Walk on aerial bridges and zip across the Chattahoochee. 112 Poplar Stump Rd., 706-878-9471, coolriveradventures.com
Cool River Tubing Enjoy scenic 1-hour or 2.5-hour floats or the Chattachoochee waterslide. Picnic areas and grills available. 590 Edelweiss Dr., 706-878-2665, 800-896-4595, coolrivertubing.com
Habersham Vineyards and Winery Visit Georgia's oldest and second-largest winery that produces 15,000 cases annually from Georgia-grown grapes. 7025 S. Main St., 706-878-9463, habershamvineyards.com
Helen Tubing and Waterpark Enjoy a water park with slides, tubes, and a lazy river. Take a 1.5to 3-hour trip down the Chattahoochee. 222 Edelweiss St., 706-878-1082, helentubing.com
Nacoochee Outdoor Adventures Zip tree to tree with our certified guides who will ensure your safety while telling you the history of early moonshiners. 7019 S. Main St., 706-878-9477, zipntime. com
Nora Mill Granary The gristmill features the original millstone used since 1875 to turn and grind grains. Purchase stone-ground grits and more. 7107 S. Main St., 706-878-2375, 800-927-2375, noramill.com
Outpost Gold & Gem Mining Co. This gold and gem mining business offers hands-on lessons from our trained staff, a Southwestern giftshop, and home decor. 7901 S. Main St., 706-8785065, outpostgoldandgem.com
Smithgall Woods State Park Enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing (reservations required), hiking, biking, picnicking, and wildlife observation. 61 Tsalaki Trl., 706-878-3087, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/smithgallwoods
Unicoi Outfitters Helen Learn fly fishing skills in classes and workshops, and fish with a professional guide to learn finer details of the sport. 7280 S. Main St., 706878-3083, unicoioutfitters.com
Unicoi State Park & Lodge Visit this park near Helen for hiking and mountain biking, beach swimming, boating, fishing, birding, and geocaching. 1788 Hwy. 356, 706-878-2201, 800-5739659, unicoilodge.com
Unicoi Wine Trail Take a trip on the Unicoi Wine Trail to six local wineries and their cozy tasting rooms. 7025 S. Main St., 706-878-9463, unicoiwinetrail.com

Hiawassee
Appalachian Wilderness Guides Take a tour of the Appalachian Trail led by an Appalachian Wilderness Guides trip leader. 7675 U.S. Hwy. 76 E, 678-262-8406, awguides.com
ArtWorks Artisan Centre Decorative and functional handcrafted items from more than 45 regional artists and craftsmen. Adult and children's classes. 232B Chatuge Way, 706-896-0932, artguildstore.com
Hamilton Gardens at Lake Chatuge A botanical paradise of dogwood, azaleas, trillium, and more than 400 varieties of rhododendron on Lake Chatuge. 1311 Music Hall Rd., 706-896-4191, fredhamiltongarden.org
Hightower Creek Vineyards As a family winery and vineyard, we know the importance of food, friends, and a sense of home-- served with a smile. 7150 Canaan Dr., 706-896-8963, 855-682-4112, hightowercreekvineyards.com
Jefferson
Crawford W. Long Museum Highlights the life and medical career of Dr. Crawford W. Long, a Georgia physician who performed the first painless surgery. 28 College St., 706-367-5307, crawfordlong.org
Jackson County Geocaching Heritage Trail This geotrail consists of 30 caches, which highlights the history and heritage of Jackson County. 85 Washington St., 706387-0300, tourjacksoncounty. com/geocaching-trail.html
Shields-Ethridge Heritage Farm An outdoor agricultural museum with a cotton gin, blacksmith shop, wheat house, gristmill, and restored 1900s schoolhouse. 2355 Ethridge Rd., 706-367-2949, shieldsethridgefarminc.com
Lakemont
Bear Gap Outfitters & Lake Rabun Boat Rentals A variety of watercraft for rent as well as guided boat rides and cruises. 6 Bear Gap Rd., 706-7824438, beargapoutfitters.com
Hillside Orchard Farms Inc. Visit this roadside country store for seasonal produce, jams, jellies, and ciders. Fall corn maze, barnyard, and gem mine. 18 Sorghum Mill Dr., 706-782-2776, 800-2629429, retail.hillsideorchard.com
Lanier Islands
Lake Lanier Canopy Tours Soar through the air effortlessly on 29 zip lines crossing through the trees at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 678-622-3990, lakelaniercanopytours.com

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LanierWorld at Lanier Islands Experience a variety of a ractions, restaurants, activities, a beach, and water park within Lanier Islands. 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 770-945-8787, lanierislands.com/lanierworld
The Stables at Lanier Islands Explore trails by horseback along the shores of Lanier Islands. Pony rides, summer camps, and riding lessons available. 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 678-318-7886, lanierislands.com/activities/equestrian
Windsong Sailing Academy Offers a collection of programs providing ASA sailing instructions, cruises, clinics, and team building adventures. Holiday Marina, 770-967-1515, windsongsail.com
Lavonia
Balloon Safaris International Georgia's oldest hot air balloon service. Charters depart twice daily, weather permi ing. 986 E. Main St., 706-356-8087, 877-2255666, balloonsafari.com
Tugaloo State Park On Lake Hartwell, this park has cabins, yurts, camping, boat ramps, canoes, beach, trails and mini golf. 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., 706-356-4362, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/tugaloo
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North Georgia Canopy Tours Georgia's Ultimate Zip Line Guided tours of eight people enjoy two sky bridges, hikes, and rappel with zips over a pond. 5290 Harris Rd., 770-869-7272, northgeorgiacanopytours.com
Mountain City
Black Rock Mountain State Park At 3,640 feet, Georgia's highest state park has trails, fishing, a visitor center with gi shop, and picnic tables. 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy., 706-746-2141, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/blackrockmountain
Foxfire Museum & Heritage Center A village with 22 log cabins showcases early Appalachian life with exhibits and a gi shop full of books and cra s. 98 Foxfire Ln., 706-746-5828, foxfirefund.org
Rabun Gap
Hambidge Center for Creative Arts and Sciences On the National Register of Historic Places; see an artists gallery, Barker's Grist Mill, and trails. 105 Hambidge Ct., 706746-5718, hambidge.org
Royston
Ty Cobb Museum Museum in Ty Cobb's hometown features li le-known facts, memorabilia, rare films and photographs, and personal belongings. 461 Cook St., 706-245-1825, tycobbmuseum.org

Victoria Bryant State Park Stroll along the stream that flows through the park, hike through hardwoods and over creeks, and play golf on rolling hills. 1105 Bryant Park Rd., 706-245-6270, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/victoriabryant
Sautee Nacoochee
African American Heritage Site at SNCA The only known slave dwelling in northeast Georgia tells the history of the Sautee and Nacoochee African American community. 283 GA Hwy. 255 N, 706-878-3300, snca.org/snc/ museums/heritage/index.php
Cha ahoochee Stables Take a guided trail ride with a well-trained quarter horse and enjoy the view of the historic Sautee Nacoochee Valley. 2180 Hwy. 17, 706-878-7000, chattahoocheestables.com
Dukes Creek Gold and Ruby Mines Pan for gold and screen for gems at the site of the first major discovery of gold in the United States. 6145 GA Hwy. 75, 706-878-2625, dukescreek.com
Folk Po ery Museum of Northeast Georgia Exhibits trace 200 years of the region's folk po ery history and show how the tradition has evolved. 283 Hwy. 255 N, 706-878-3300, folkpo erymuseum.com
The Gourd Place Features gourds from around the world and po ery made from gourd molds. See the museum, nature trail, and retail shop. 2319 Duncan Bridge Rd., 706-865-4048, gourdplace.com
Old Sautee Store & Museum This general store just outside Helen in the Sautee Nacoochee Valley is now a museum. Fresh bread, drinks, and more for sale. 2315 Hwy. 17, 706-878-2281, 888463-9853, oldsauteestore.com
Sautee Nacoochee Center This arts-based community center--once an old schoolhouse-- includes a folk po ery museum, gallery, theater, and more. 283 GA Hwy. 255 N, 706-878-3300, snca.org
Scarle 's Secret Located in a plantation-style home, this museum has Gone With the Wind and Civil War memorabilia, a tea room, and gi shop. 1902 GA Hwy. 17, 706878-1028, scarle secret.com
VIP Southern Tours Wine Tasting Tours Spend a day traveling by luxury motorcoach to North Georgia wineries, including tastings, lunch, and exclusive winery tours. 2276 Hwy. 17, Ste. C, 706878-1011, vipsoutherntours.com

Suches
Reel Angling Adventures Guided fishing trips include trout fly fishing expeditions on public and private waters, and bass fishing on lakes. 103 Red Oak Rd., 866-899-5259, reelanglingadventures.com
The Valley at Suches Learn the art of fly fishing or catch a trophy trout at our private trout fly fishing venue located in Toccoa River Valley. 2939 Gaddistown Rd., 678-5915905, gatrophytrout.com
Tallulah Falls
Tallulah Gorge State Park Visit an interpretive center, hike trails, and cross a suspension bridge to see the 2-mile-long and 1,000-foot-deep gorge. 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., 706-754-7981, georgiastateparks.org/tallulahgorge
Tiger
Goats On The Roof A unique family destination with live goats on the roof, Amish food, gi s, and gem mining. 3026 Hwy. 441 S, 706-782-2784, goats-on-the-roof.com
Tiger Mountain Vineyards Nestled on a hillside on the rocky, sunny slopes of the North Georgia mountains. Tastings available year-round. 2592 Old Hwy. 441 S, 706-782-4777, tigerwine.com
Toccoa
Stephens County History Museum & Currahee Military Museum A museum dedicated to Camp Currahee, the U.S.'s first paratrooper training facility during World War II. 160 N. Alexander St., 706-282-5055, toccoahistory.com
Winder
Fort Yargo State Park See the 1792 log fort; swim, fish, and boat in the 260-acre lake; play disc golf and mini golf; bike and hike miles of trails. 210 S. Broad St., 770-867-3489, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/fortyargo
Young Harris
Crane Creek Vineyards Wine tastings. Vintner's Tours and tastings by appointment. Gi shop with gourmet food items and unique gi s. 916 Crane Creek Rd., 706-379-1236, cranecreekvineyards.com
Young Harris Water Sports World-class boat and jet ski rentals, water sports equipment, wakeboarding lessons and family-oriented camps. 1525 Mining Gap Rd., 706-896-0834, yhwatersports.com

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Take time to get in a golf game at Chimney Oaks Golf Course and don't miss out on family fun at Funopolis, the Atlanta Dragway, and grab a meal or two at some of our wonderful Southern eateries!
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BLAIRSVILLE Best Western Milton Inn 201 Hwy. 515 W, 706-745-6995, bestwestern.com/miltoninn Comfort Inn 90 Fisher St., 706-745-6844, comfortinn.com Seasons Inn 94 Town Sq., 706-745-1631, 800-901-4422, seasons-inn.com B R A S E LTO N Best Western Braselton Inn 303 Zion Church Rd., 706-654-3081, 800-528-1234, bestwestern.com Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 925 Hwy. 124, 770868-5419, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com Holiday Inn Express 2069 Hwy. 211 NW, 770-867-8100, hiexpress.com C LAY TO N Americas Best Value Inn 698 U.S. Hwy. 441 S, 706-782-4702, americasbestvalueinn.com Days Inn 54 U.S. Hwy. 441 N, 706-782-4258, daysinn.com/ hotel/02983 Quality Inn & Suites Mt. Chalet 834 Hwy. 441 S, 706-782-2214, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com COMMERCE Best Western Commerce Inn 157 Eisenhower Dr., 706-335-3640, 866-434-3590, bestwestern.com Comfort Suites 30490 Hwy. 441, 706-336-0000, comfortsuites.com
The Heidi Motel, Helen

Days Inn & Suites 30976 U.S. Hwy. 441 S, 706-336-0082, 800-237-8466, daysinn.com/ hotel/04485
Fairfield Inn & Suites 137 Frontage Rd., 706-336-0066, marrio .com
Hampton Inn 153 Hampton Ct., 706-335-6161, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Commerce - Tanger Outlets 30539 U.S. Hwy. 441 S, 706-336-8666, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Howard Johnson Inn 148 Eisenhower Dr., 706-335-5581, hojo.com
Sco ish Inns 30934 U.S. Hwy. 441 S & I-85, 706-355-5147, sco ishinncommerce.com
Super 8 152 Eisenhower Dr., 706-336-8008, super8.com
Travelodge 267 Steven B Tanger Blvd., 706-335-3738, travelodge.com
CORNELIA
Baymont Inn & Suites 1105 Hwy. 441 Bypass, 706-7783600, baymontinn.com
Days Inn 1477 Level Grove Rd., 706-778-7700, daysinn. com
Hampton Inn 161 Market Corners Dr., 706-778-0040, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Super 8 2965 J Warren Rd., 706-778-9573, super8.com
CUMMING
Comfort Suites 905 Buford Rd., 770-889-4141, comfortsuites.com

Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Cumming/Johns Creek 3150 Ronald Reagan Blvd., 678-208-2626, 800-407-9116, marrio .com
Hampton Inn 915 Ronald Reagan Blvd., 770-889-0877, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Atlanta - Cumming 870 Buford Hwy., 678-8457100, hiexpress.com
Intown Suites ExtendedStay Living 555 Lake Center Pkwy., 770-781-5550, 877-3983633, intownsuites.com
DAHLONEGA
The Dahlonega Square Hotel & Villas 135 N. Chestatee St., 706-867-1313, dahlonegasquarevilla.com
Days Inn 833 S. Chestatee St., 706-864-2338, 800-3297466, the.daysinn.com/ hotel/05486
Forrest Hills Mountain Resort & Conference Center 135 Forrest Hills Rd., 706-864-6456, 800-654-6313, forresthillsresort.com
Hall House Hotel 90 Public Sq. N, 706-867-5009, hallhousehotel.com
Holiday Inn Express 835 S. Chestatee St., 706-867-7777, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
Park Place Hotel 27 S. Park St., 706-864-0021, parkplacedahlonega.com
Quality Inn 619 N. Grove St., 706-864-6191, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com
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Dawson Village Inn 76 N. Georgia Ave., 706-216-4410, 800-780-7234, dawsonvillageinn.com
Paradise Valley Resort & Club 49 Valley Dr., 706-265-6110, 800-609-9704, paradisevalleyclub.com
Super 8 205 N. 400 Center Ln., 706-216-6801, wyndhamhotels.com/super-8
DILLARD
The Dillard House 768 Franklin St., 706-746-5348, 800541-0671, dillardhouse.com
Gateway Inn and Suites of Dillard 64 White Oak Ln., 706-746-3585, gatewayinndillard.com
Knights Inn 3 Best Inn Way, 706-746-5321, 800-843-5644, knightsinn.com
Mountain Valley Inn 13 Royalty Ln., 706-746-5373, mountainvalleyinndillard.com
ELBERTON
Days Inn 302 Elbert St., 706283-2300, daysinn.com
FLOWERY BRANCH
Hampton Inn & Suites 4660 Holland Dam Rd., 770-9650357, flowerybranchsuites. hamptoninn.com

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GAINESVILLE
Americas Best Value Inn 809 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. SW, 770-534-0303, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Budgetel Inns & Suites 726 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. SW, 770536-4451, budgetel.com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites 766 Jesse Jewell Pkwy., 770-287-3205, 888-443-2784, countryhearth.com
The Guest Lodge Gainesville 520 Queen City Pkwy., 770-535-8100, guestlodgega. com
Hampton Inn 450 Jesse Jewell Pkwy. SW, 770-503-0300, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1735 Browns Bridge Rd., 770-5323396, gainesvillega.hgi.com
Holiday Inn Gainesville - Lanier Centre 400 E.E. Butler Pky., 770-531-0907, holidayinn.com/laniercentre
Home Towne Studios 1115 Jesse Jewel Pkwy. SW, 770533-9433, htshotel.com
Marrio Fairfield Inn & Suites 1755 Browns Bridge Rd., 678-971-4670, marrio . com
Motel 6 1585 Monroe Dr., 770-532-7531, motel6.com
Super 8 541 Dorsey St., 770533-9009, 800-800-8000, super8.com
HARTWELL
Quality Inn 1091 E. Franklin St., 706-376-7298, choicehotels.com

HELEN
Alpine Village Inn 1005 Edelweiss Strasse, 706-878-2296, 800-844-8466, helengamotel. com
Americas Best Value Inn 8288 S. Main St., 706-8784079, americasbestvalueinn. com
Best Western Plus Riverpark Inn & Conference Center Alpine Helen 8220 S. Main St, 706-878-2111, helen-georgia-hotels.com
Castle Inn 8580 N. Main St., 706-878-0053, castleinnhelen.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 877 Edelweiss Strasse, 706-878-9000, 800830-5222, countryinns.com
Econo Lodge Hotel Motel 101 Edelweiss Strasse, 706878-8000, 800-443-6488, hotelmotelhelenga.com
Hampton Inn 147 Unicoi St., 706-878-3310, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
The Heidi Motel 8820 N. Main St., 706-878-2689, heidimotel.com
Helendorf River Inn Suites & Conference Center 33 Munich Strasse, 706-878-2271, 800-445-2271, helendorf.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 8100 S. Main St., 706878-1084, holidayinn.com
Jameson Inn 11 Edelweiss Strasse, 706-878-1451, jamesoninns.com
Quality Inn 15 Yonah St., 706-878-2268, 800-424-6423, qualityinn.com

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Riverbend Motel & Cabins 134 River St., 706-878-2155, 877-464-3536, riverbendmotelandcabins.com
Super 8 8396 S. Main St., 706-878-2191, super8.com
H I AWA S S E E
Enota Mountain Retreat 1000 Hwy. 180, 706-896-9966, 800990-8869, enota.com
Hiawassee Budget Inn 193 S. Main St., 706-896-4121, hiawasseebudgetinn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 300 Big Sky Dr., 706-8968884, 888-838-8892, ihg. com/holidayinnexpres
Lake Chatuge Lodge 653 N. Main St., 706-896-5253, 800-613-4349, lakechatugelodge.com
JEFFERSON
Comfort Inn Jefferson 4880 U.S. Hwy. 129 N, 706693-4582, 800-424-6423, comfortinn.com
LANIER ISLANDS
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Buford NE - Lake Lanier Area 4951 Bristol Industrial Way, 678-730-5050, 800-315-2621, ihg.com/holidayinnexpress
LAVO N I A
Hampton Inn & Suites 115 Owens Dr., 706-460-5100, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites 110 Owens Dr., 706356-2100, ihg.com/holidayinnexpres
Magnuson Hotel 890 Ross Pl., 706-356-2268, magnusonhotels.com

Super 8 14227 Jones St., 706356-8848, 800-800-8000, super8.com
OAKWO O D
Best Western Plus Lake Lanier Gainesville Hotel & Suites 4535 Oakwood Rd., 770-535-8080, 800-780-7234, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Quality Inn 3469 Mundy Mill Rd., 770-287-1000, 800-4246423, qualityinn.com
R OYSTO N
Days Inn 841 Hartwell St., 762847-7100, daysinn.com
TOCCOA
Country Hearth Inn 273 N. Broad St., 706-297-7799, 888443-2784, countryhearth.com
Georgia Baptist Conference & Retreat Center 462 Sonrise Way, 706-886-3133, mytoccoa.com
Toccoa Inn 106 Stephen Cir., 706-886-1048, toccoainn.com
WINDER
Jameson Inn 9 Stafford St., 770-867-1880, jamesoninns.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
BLAIRSVILLE
Copperhead Lodge 171 Copperhead Pkwy., 706-835-7433, copperheadlodge.com
B R A S E LTO N
Chateau Elan Inn 100 Rue Charlemagne, 678-425-0900, 800-233-9463, chateauelan. com

CLARKESVILLE
Brigadoon Lodge Fly Fishing 8137 GA Hwy. 197 N, 706-7541558, brigadoonlodge.com
North 40 Lodge and Cabins 15702 Hwy. 197 N, 706-9471075, north40lodge.com
Sautee Mountain Retreat 595 GA Hwy. 255, 404-9857859, sauteemountainretreat. com
C LAY TO N
Kingwood Country Club & Resort 401 Country Club Dr., 706-212-4100, kingwoodresort.com
DAHLONEGA
Bull Mountain Lodge 135 Ridgegate Dr., 706-867-5831, bullmountainlodge.com
Dahlonega Spa Resort 400 Blueberry Hill, 706-865-7678, 866-345-4900, rrresorts.com/ dahlonega
DAW S O N V I L L E
Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd., 706-265-8888, 800-573-9656, amicalolafallslodge.com
DEMOREST
Twin Rivers Resort & Retreat Center 210 Twin Rivers Resort Dr., 706-754-2010, 866-754-2010, twinriverscabins.com
HARTWELL
The Inn at Cateechee 140 Cateechee Trl., 706-8564653, cateechee.com
HELEN
Alpine Crest Resort 273 Carrie Cox Dr., 706-878-2133, alpinecrest.org
Unicoi State Park & Lodge 1788 Hwy. 356, 706-878-2201, 800-573-9659, unicoilodge. com
H I AWA S S E E
The Ridges Resort & Marina 3499 U.S. Hwy. 76 W, 706896-2262, 888-834-4409, theridgesresort.com
HOMER
The Lodge at Chimney Oaks 148 Hammers Glen Dr., 706-677-3333, chimneyoaksgolfclub.com
LANIER ISLANDS
Legacy Lodge & Conference Center 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 770-945-8787, 800840-5253, lanierislands.com/ accommodations/lodge
Legacy Villas at Lanier Islands 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 770-945-8787, lanierislands. com/accommodations/villas
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Sautee Hereford Ranch Lodge 3274 Hwy. 255 N, 706969-1565, shrlodge.com

YOUNG HARRIS Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa 6321 Hwy. 76, 706379-9900, 800-201-3205, brasstownvalley.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
BLAIRSVILLE Your Home in the Woods Bed and Breakfast 143 Timber Ln., 706-745-9337, yourhomeinthewoods.com
CLARKESVILLE Glen-Ella Springs Inn & Restaurant 1789 Bear Gap Rd., 706-754-7295, 888-455-8786, glenella.com
C LAY TO N Beechwood Inn - Georgia's Premiere Wine Country Inn 220 Beechwood Dr., 706-7825485, beechwoodinn.ws The Parker Ranch 95 Parker Ln., 404-373-0566, parkersranch.com The White Birch Inn and Laurel Bar 28 E. Savannah St., 706-782-4444, thewhitebirchinn.net
CLEVELAND Mountain Laurel Farm 91 Heartland Dr., 678-532-8194, mtnlaurelfarm.com
DAHLONEGA Cedar House Inn & Yurts 6463 Hwy. 19 N, 706-867-9446, georgiamountaininn.com Hiker Hostel 7693 Hwy. 19 N, 770-312-7342, hikerhostel.com Lily Creek Lodge Bed & Breakfast 2608 Auraria Rd., 706-864-6848, lilycreeklodge. com Long Mountain Lodge 144 Bull Creek Rd., 706-864-2337, longmountainlodge.com Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa 202 Talmer Grizzle Rd., 706-867-8134, mountainlaurelcreek.com Mountain Top Lodge at Dahlonega 447 Mountain Top Lodge Rd., 706-864-5257, mountaintoplodge.net
Beechwood Inn, Clayton

The Smith House 84 S. Chestatee St., 706-867-7000, 800852-9577, smithhouse.com
DANIELSVILLE
Bella Bed & Breakfast at Boutier Vineyards 4520 Hudson River Church Rd., 770-403-3974, bellabedandbreakfast.com
DAW S O N V I L L E
Len Foote Hike Inn 280 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd., 800-581-8032, hike-inn.com
Racers Retreat Bed and Breakfast 137 Duck Thurmond Rd., 706-265-6304, racersretreatbandb.com
DILLARD
Rabun Manor 205 Carolina St., 706-746-2060, 703-8519338, rabun-manor.com
FLOWERY BRANCH
Whitworth Inn 6593 McEver Rd., 770-967-2386, whitworthinn.com
HELEN
Alpine Hilltop Haus Bed & Breakfast 362 Cha ahoochee Strasse, 706-878-2388, alpinehilltop.com
Black Forest Bed & Breakfast & Luxury Cabins 8902 N. Main St., 706-878-3995, blackforest-bb.com
H I AWA S S E E
Bed and Breakfast at Swan Lake 2650 Upper Bell Creek Rd., 706-896-1582, bbswanlake.com
Chancey Hill Inn 385 Chancey Dr., 706-896-8424, 877-2138219, chanceyhillinn.com
Henson Cove Place Bed & Breakfast with Cabin 1137 Car Miles Rd., 706-896-6195, henson-cove-place.com
Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast 441 Mull Rd., 706781-9917, hiddenvalleybandb. com
LAKEMONT
Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant 35 Andrea Ln., 706-782-4946, 800-398-5134, lakerabunhotel.com

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LAVO N I A
RenStone B&B and Spa on the Lake 560 Chandler Place Dr., 706-356-1198, renstone. com
RABUN GAP
Sylvan Falls Mill Bed and Breakfast 156 Taylors Chapel Rd., 706-746-7138, sylvanfallsmill.com
York House Bed & Breakfast Inn 416 York House Rd., 706-746-2068, 800-231-9675, yorkhouseinn.com
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Bernie's at Nacoochee Valley Guest House 2220 GA Hwy. 17, 706-878-3830, letsgotobernies.com
Lucille's Mountain Top Inn & Spa 964 Rabun Rd., 706-878-5055, 866-245-4777, lucillesmountaintopinn.com
Sautee Inn Bed & Breakfast 2178 Hwy. 17, 706-878-8217, sauteeinn.com
Sylvan Valley Lodge and Winery 747 Duncan Bridge Rd, 706-865-7371, sylvanvalleylodge.com
TA L M O
Mt. Creek Manor 2005 Mt. Creek Church Rd., 706-6932721, mtcreekmanor.com
TOCCOA
The Simmons-Bond Inn 74 W. Tugalo St., 706-282-5183, simmons-bond.com
Condos & Vacation Rentals
BLAIRSVILLE
Alpine Cabins 77 Alpine Way, 706-745-7589, alpinecabins. com
Blood Mountain Cabins 12829 Gainesville Hwy., 706-7459454, bloodmountain.com

Cabins at Highland Falls 105 Highland Forge, 706-781-1550, highlandfallscabins.com
Cozy Cove Realty & Cabin Rentals 6020 State Hwy. 325, 706-745-2468, 866-275-2468, cozycovecabinrentals.com
Creek's Song Cabin 4567 Fortenberry Rd., 910-6535833, creekssongcabin.com
Deer Field Cabin Rentals 7287 John Abernathy Rd., 706-745-2761, deerfieldcabin. com
Enchanted Mountain Retreats Various locations in Blairsville, 706-781-3892, 877307-3367, georgiaemr.com
Peaceful Creek Cabin 4400 Reece Creek Rd. E, 352-2075748, peacefulcreekcabin. com
CLARKESVILLE
Burton Woods Cabins & Lodge 220 Brookwood Ln., 706-947-3926, co ages.org
The Orchard Villas 514 Lady Apple Ln., 706-754-3156, 855-868-4037, habershamvilla.com
C LAY TO N
CradleCrest 1007 Screamer Dr., 877-352-3313, cradlecrest. com
Georgia Mountain Rentals 104 E. Savannah St., 706-7822772, rabunrentals.com
Halfway to Heaven 1563 Screamer Dr., 904-626-8550, vrbo.com/150382
Mountain Creek Lodge 346 Tut's Mountain Rd., 561313-0226, homeaway.com/ vacation-rental/p142522
Snooks Cabins at Lake Burton 5050 Laurel Lodge Rd., 706-947-1231, 888-410-1231, snookscabins.com
CLEVELAND
Country Hideaway at Mountain Lakes 75 Enchanted Way, 706-865-7666, 800-514-1618, countryhideawayresorts.com

Trackrock Campground
& Cabins, Blairsville
DAHLONEGA
Bend of the River Cabins & Chalets 319 Horseshoe Ln., 706-219-2040, bendo heriver.net
Godfrey's Getaway 114 Talmer Grizzle Rd., 678-4388125, godfreysgetaway.com
Montaluce Winery & Restaurant 501 Hightower Church Rd., 706-867-4060, 866-991-8566, montaluce.com
Two Sisters Mountain Escape, LLC 2039 McDonald Rd., 404-514-5308, twosistersescape.com
HARTWELL
Mountain Lakes Vacation Rentals 15298 Hwy. 11, 864972-0463, 800-610-0020, mtnlakes.com
HELEN
A-1 Vacation Rentals 8287 S. Main St., 706-878-0022, 800395-3644, a-1vacationrental.com
Alemaigne Haus 140 Fussen Strasse, 706-219-3914, vrbo. com/138457
Alpenhaus Cabins 203 Geneva, 904-333-1041, 888435-3642, helenmountaincabins.com
Alpine Helen Mountain Rentals 8063 S. Main St., 706-8782974, helengarentals.com
Alpine Mountain Cabins 7489 Hwy. 75 Alt., 706-8783111, amchelen.com
Bavarian Brook Rentals 859 Edelweiss Strasse, 706-878-2840, 800-422-6355, helenga.net
Cabin Rentals of Helen 8016 S. Main St., 706-878-4634, 888-451-0651, cabinrentalsofsautee.com
Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals 703 Zeppelin Strasse, 770952-4130, cedarcreekcabinrentals.com
Georgia Mountain Rentals 54-A Nacoochee Way, 706878-8400, 877-883-8400, georgiamtnrentals.com

IGLS Resort Villas 98 Schwarzwald Strasse, 706878-2400, 800-204-3536, innsbruckresort.com
Loreley Resort 387 Brucken Strasse, 706-878-2238, loreleyresort.com
Pinnacle Cabin Rentals 8063 S. Main St., 706-754-2533, pinnaclecabinrental.com
Rustic Elegance Vacation Rental Bahn Innsbruck, 404786-0629, rusticelegancecabin.com
HIAWASSEE
Chatuge Lakeside Rentals 1628 U.S. Hwy. 76 W, 706-8962577, chatugelakesiderental. com
Lake Chatuge Mountain Retreat 289 Kilpatrick Point Dr., 404-636-1782, vrbo. com/27791
Lake Chatuge/N. GA Mountains Vacation Rental 2472 Ridgecrest Cir., 706-896-2723, vrbo.com/14857
Laurel Mountain Cabins 4870 Laurel Mountain Rd., 706-896-8015, 888-859-6018, laurel-mountain-cabins.com
A Skyline Ridge Cabin Rental 1302 Tipton Heights, 706-781-4929, vrbo. com/205554
LANIER ISLANDS
Lanier Island LakeHouses 7000 Lanier Islands Pkwy., 770-945-8787, 800-840-5253, lanierislands.com/accommodations/lakehouses
RABUN GAP
Valley Springs Lodging 787 Pa erson Gap Rd., 706-7463875, valleyspringslodging.com
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Blue Ridge Cabin Rentals 2990 Hwy. 356, 706-878-1773, cabinsga.com
Chimney Shadows Mountain Cabins 224 Shadows Dr., 706-865-4935, chimneyshadows.com
SKY VALLEY
Sky Valley Accommodations, Inc. 3608 Hwy. 246, 706-7465301, skyvalleyaccom.com
SUCHES
Toccoa Riverfront Cabin 292 Brown Mountain Dr., 478862-9733, toccoa-riverfrontcabin.com
TIGER
Almost Heaven 112 Dean Ln., 770-985-1904, frbovacation. com
Tiger Creek Falls Inn 4982 S. Hwy. 441, 706-782-2085, tigercreekfallsinn.com
YOUNG HARRIS
Li le Bear Rentals 3680 Hwy. 76, 706-896-2327, li lebearrentals.com

Majestic Mountain Getaways, Inc. 590 Main St., 706-3799929, 877-379-9929, majesticmountaingetaways.com
Cabins & Cottages
BLAIRSVILLE
2's Company Farm Creek Cabins 123 Sweetheart Ln., 706-781-2500, farmcreekcabins.com
Granny's Cabin 55 Old Beech Rd., 706-745-5238, grannyscabin.net
Helton Falls Lodge 58 Co age Dr., 706-745-2104, heltonfallslodge.com
Kilin Tyme Cabins 205 Tyme Out Ln., 706-745-1900, kilintymecabins.com
Koehler Log Cabin 270 Crest Rd., 813-748-0500, koehlerlogcabin.com
Mountain Rest Trackrock area, Off Hwy. 76, 706-8970604, homeaway.com/ acation-rental/p285123
Paradise Hills Resort & Spa 366 Paradise Rd., 706-745-7483, 877-745-7483, paradisehillsresort.com
Sugarboo Farms 391 Forest Service Rd., 404-904-3841, sugarboofarms.com
Sunrise River Cabins 7568 Gainesville Hwy., 706-7455877, sunrisecabins.com
Vogel State Park 405 Vogel State Park Rd., 706-745-2628, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/vogel
BOWMAN
The Sandbar 3435 King Hall Mill Rd., 706-245-4163, thesandbarbroadriver.com
CLARKESVILLE
Sunburst Adventures 251 Sunburst Ln., 706-947-7433, 800-806-1953, sunburststables.com
C LAY TO N
Mountain Aire Co ages & Inn 18 Motel Dr., 706-7829568, 888-571-9597, mountainaireco ages.com
Un-fore-ge able Cabin 270 Confederate Dr., 770-9060465, vrbo.com/102121
CLEVELAND
Cabin on the Creek Cabin Creek Rd., 706-865-4461, cabinonthecreek.com
Cannon Falls Lodge Off U.S. Hwy. 129 N, 706-413-1834, cannonfallslodge.com
Gabby's Country Cabins 3083 Helen Hwy., 706-8656772, gabbyscabins.com
DAHLONEGA
Bearadise Chalet 521 Old River Rd., 770-533-2994, homeaway.com/vacation-rental/ p286155

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Cabin-in-the-Vines Guesthouse 3610 Cavender Creek Rd., 706-867-7700, cavendercreekvineyards.com
Cavender Creek Cabins 200 Beaver Dam Rd., 706-8647221, cavendercreek.com
Chimney Creek Cabin 720 Auraria Rd., 706-429-7692, chimneycreekcabin.com
Georgia Mountain Hideaways 421 Cedar Mountain Rd., 706-300-6504, georgiamountainhideaways.com
DILLARD
Andy's Trout Farm 115 Andy's Trout Farm Rd., 706-746-2550, andystroutfarm.com
ELBERTON
Lake Russell Sportsman's Lodge 1140 Welcome Church Rd., 706-340-6287, homeaway.co.uk/p593396vb
Richard B. Russell State Park 2650 Russell State Park Dr., 706-213-2045, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ richardbrussell
Shade Tree Log Cabins. LLC 1888 Hulmes Chapel Rd., 706-283-3306, shadetreecabins.com
GAINESVILLE
Don Carter State Park 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd., 678-450-7726, 800-864-7275, gastateparks.org/doncarter
GILLSVILLE
Grove River Ranch LLC 345 Hickory Flat Dr., 770-5408380, groveriverranch.com
HELEN
Bear Creek Lodge & Cabins 114 Ridge Rd., 754-224-6393, bearcreeklodgeandcabins.com
Blue Creek Cabins 8873 N. Main St., 706-865-1405, bluecreekcabins.com
Helen Riverside Cabin 109 Carrie Cox Dr., 706-809-0958, helenriversidecabin.com
Smithgall Woods State Park 61 Tsalaki Trl., 706-878-3087, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/smithgallwoods
Timberloft Cottages & Cabin Rentals 3887 Hwy. 356, 706-878-2950, 866-5141499, timberloft.com
H I AWA S S E E
3 Bear Ridge Cabin 1574 Long Ridge Rd., 706-8979801, homeaway.com/ vacation-rental/p314835
Boundary Waters Resort & Marina 107 Boundary Waters Dr., 706-896-2530, 800-3233562, boundarywatersresort. com
Creekfront Rentals 2024 Swallows Landing, 706-8964606, creekfront-rentals.com
Dun-Hun-Tin Property 1275 Taylor Rd., 770-985-4071, vrbo.com/335512

Hiawassee Cabin 183 Buckridge Rd., 678-662-5121, hiawasseecabin.com
Morgan Ridge Cottage 384 Morgan Dr., 404-216-1863, homeaway.com/vacationrental/p319345
The Retreat at Hiawassee River 15 Cabin Dr., 706-8967400, hiawasseecabins.com
Serenity Cove Lakefront Cabins 834 Lower Bell Creek Rd., 706-896-1465, 800-8961465, serenity-cove.com
Snuffy's Shack 8378 Charlie's Creek Rd., 478-397-8153, homeaway.com/193017
LAKEMONT
Brent Anthony's River Campground & Lodge Hwy. 441/23 & Joy Bridge Rd., 706-7829936, rivercampground.com
LAVO N I A
Tugaloo State Park 1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd., 706-356-4362, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ tugaloo
MOUNTAIN CITY
Black Rock Mountain State Park 3085 Black Rock Mountain Pkwy., 706-746-2141, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/blackrockmountain
RABUN GAP
Cottontail Cottage Taylors Chapel Rd., 706-782-0223, cottontailcottage.net
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Tanglewood Cabins & Conference Center Lodge 3387 Hwy. 356, 706-878-3286, 866-634-1686, tanglewoodcabinrentals.com
TIGER
Hidden Gap Log Cabins 194 Carson Ln., 706-970-2010, hiddengapcabins.com
Splendor Mountain 359 Eastman Mountain Rd., 404218-7638, splendormountain. com
TOCCOA
Trembly Bald Mountain Resort 1675 Yonah Dam Rd., 706-886-9069, tremblybald. com
WINDER
Fort Yargo State Park 210 S. Broad St., 770-867-3489, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/fortyargo
YOUNG HARRIS
Chandler Cabin Rental 4682 Kirsch Ln., 706-835-6606, chandlercabinrental.com
Countrytime Cabins 2300 Calvary School Rd., 706-8961782, countrytime-cabins.com
Crane Creek Vineyards 916 Crane Creek Rd., 706-3791236, cranecreekvineyards. com

Yewit Center 5102 Crooked Creek Rd., 706-896-4365, yewitcenter.com
Campgrounds & RV Parks
BLAIRSVILLE
Nottely River Campground 3832 Gainesville Hwy., 706745-6711, nottelyrivercampground.com
Trackrock Campground & Cabins 141 Trackrock Camp Rd., 706-745-2420, trackrock. com
CLARKESVILLE
Moccasin Creek State Park 3655 GA Hwy. 197, 706-947-3194, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/moccasincreek
C LAY TO N
Cross Creek Campground and Cabins 618 File St., 706746-6974, crosscreekcampground.com
Sandy Bottom Campground - CNF 4841 Tallulah River Rd., 706-754-6221, fs.usda.gov
Sugar Mill Creek RV Resort 4960 Laurel Lodge Rd., 706947-0162, sugarmillcreek.com
Willis Knob Campground & Recreation Area - CNF Willis Knob Rd., 706-754-6221, fs.usda.gov
CLEVELAND
Jenny's Creek Campground 4542 Hwy. 129 N, 706-8656955, jennyscreek.com
Leisure Acres Campground 3840 Westmoreland Rd., 706-865-6466, 888-748-6344, leisureacrescampground.com
Yonah Mountain Campground 3678 Helen Hwy., 706-8656546, yonahcampground.com
COMER
Watson Mill Bridge State Park 650 Watson Mill Rd., 706-783-5349, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ watsonmillbridge
CUMMING
Sawnee Campground 3200 Buford Dam Rd., 770-8770592, recreation.gov
Shady Grove Campground 7800 Shadburn Ferry Rd., 770-205-6850, parks. forsythco.com
DAHLONEGA
DeSoto Falls Recreation Area U.S. 129/19 N, 706-7456928, fs.usda.gov
Dockery Lake Recreation Area Forest Service Road #654, 706-745-6928, fs.usda. gov
R-Ranch in the Mountains 65 R-Ranch Rd., 706-864-6444, rranchga.com

DANIELSVILLE
Broad River Outpost 7911 Wildcat Bridge Rd., 706-7953242, broadriveroutpost.com
DAW S O N V I L L E
Under the Hemlock Campgrounds 5545 Hwy. 52, 706-265-4603, underthehemlock.net
War Hill Park 4081 War Hill Park Rd., 706-344-3646, dawsoncounty.org
DILLARD
River Vista RV Resort 20 River Vista Dr., 706-746-2722, 888-850-7275, rivervistarvresort.com
ELBERTON
Bobby Brown Park 2509 Bobby Brown State Park Rd., 706-283-5500, bobbybrownpark.com
Pine-Der-Rosa RV Space Rentals 2561 Hulmes Chapel Rd., 706-213-1708, pine-derrosa.com
Sunset Ridge Campground LLC 2320 Middleton Shores Dr., 706-988-8091, sunsetridgecampgroundllc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH
Old Federal CampgroundCOE 6219 Old Federal Rd., 770-967-6757, recreation.gov
GAINESVILLE
Duckett Mill Campground 3720 Duckett Mill Rd., 770532-9802, recreation.gov
River Forks Park and Campground 3500 Keith Bridge Rd., 770-531-3952, hallcounty.org
HARTWELL
Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area 330 Hart State Park Rd., 706-213-2045, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/hart
Paynes Creek Campground 518 Ramp Rd., 706-856-0300, 877-444-6777, recreation.gov
Watsadler Campground 286 Watsadler Rd., 706-8560300, 877-444-6777, sas. usace.army.mil
HELEN
Andrews Cove Campground 15000 Hwy. 75 N, 706-7546221, fs.usda.gov
Unicoi Springs Camp Resort 2444 Hwy. 356 N, 706-8782104, unicoisprings.com
Upper Chattahoochee River Campground - CNF Forest Service Rd. 44 off Alt. Hwy. 75, 706-754-6221, fs.usda.gov
H I AWA S S E E
Appalachian Campground 1504 Moody Hollow Rd., 706896-7243, appalachiancampground.com

Bald Mountain Camping Resort 751 Gander Gap Rd., 706-896-8896, baldmountainpark.com
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds' Campground 1311 Music Hall Rd., 706-896-4191, georgiamountainfairgrounds. com/campergrounds
Long Ridge Campground, LLC 180 Jarrard Camp Rd., 762-500-2055, 844-209-7110, longridgecampground.com
LAKEMONT
Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area 5320 Lake Rabun Rd., 706-754-6221, fs.usda.gov
Seed Lake Campground - GA Power 3633 Crow Creek Rd., 706-782-5807, georgiapower.com
LULA
North Georgia Canopy ToursGeorgia's Ultimate Zip Line 5290 Harris Rd., 770-8697272, northgeorgiacanopytours.com
MOUNT AIRY
Lake Russell Recreation Area 304 Lake Russell Rd., 706754-6221, fs.usda.gov
R OYSTO N
Victoria Bryant State Park 1105 Bryant Park Rd., 706245-6270, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ victoriabryant
SAUTEE NACOOCHEE
Cherokee Campground 45 Bethel Rd., 706-878-2267, 888-878-2268, cherokeerv. com
Creekwood Resort Campground & Cabins 5730 Hwy. 356, 706-878-2164, creekwoodresort.com
SUCHES
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area CampgroundCNF GA Hwy. 180, 706-7456928, fs.usda.gov
Skeenah Creek Campground 20 Skeenah Gap Rd., 706-838-5500, skeenahcreekcampground.com
Wildcat Lodge & Campground 7475 GA Hwy. 60, 706-973-0321, wildcatsuches. com
TALLULAH FALLS
Tallulah Gorge State Park 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., 706754-7981, georgiastateparks. org/tallulahgorge
TOCCOA
Toccoa RV Park & Campground 3494 Oak Valley Rd., 706-886-2654, cm.toccoagachamber.com

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Come hungry to the Plantation Trace region, which offers visitors homegrown olive oil, heirloom grits, award-winning cheeses, peanuts, honey, and more. In the area's inviting small towns, you'll find unique museums, eclectic festivals, and first-rate theatrical productions, as
well as several impressive hunting plantations that give the region its name.
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Lakeland Gator, the precursor to the immortal Smokey and the Bandit, brought Burt Reynolds to Lakeland, where he filmed some of the movie's most memorable scenes, including a boat and helicopter chase at Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge.

CAUGHT ON FILM
Albany The highest-grossing indie film of 2008, Christian drama Fireproof was directed by Albany's Alex Kendrick. The movie used locations all over the city, including exterior shots at Fire Station #1 at 320 North Jackson Street.

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Wild Adventures Theme Park The Woody Harrelson film Zombieland shot its climactic scene at this Valdosta a raction, which stood in for the movie's "Pacific Playland." Several rides were featured, including Pharaoh's Fury, Firecracker, the Ra ler, the Aviator, and Go Bananas.

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Heart of Dixie
The Dixie Highway, which stretches from Albany to Thomasville, was once part of U.S. Highway 19, a road linking the urban North with the rural South. While most travelers now use Interstate 75, the highway still offers a scenic and road-less-traveled alternative. Plus, there are several great stops along the way.
One of Georgia's seven natural wonders, Radium Springs Gardens near Albany was once a casino resort that drew guests to its sixty-eight-degree natural springs. The casino was destroyed by a tropical storm in 1994, and the area is now a historical site and botanical garden.
The highway travels south through pine groves to Baconton, home of the easy-to-crack "paper shell" pecan. A little farther down the road, Camilla boasts such architectural treasures as the 1906

Radium Springs Gardens, Albany

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Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

P LAN TATI O N TRAC E

Mitchell County Courthouse, Camilla

Classical Revival McRee Hall Bed & Breakfast and the Mitchell County Courthouse, aka the "Art Deco Courthouse." A few miles south, Pelham has one of the few remaining Carnegie Library buildings in operation in Georgia. And in nearby Meigs, the city's jewel is the 5,500-square-foot mansion known as the J. N. Carter House.
At the southern base of the Dixie Highway lies Thomasville. The city served as the winter home of many wealthy Northern families, and their 1880s winter cottages are showcased on the Historic Walking and Driving Tour of Thomasville's historic districts. While in town, stop for a photo at the stately Big Oak tree, 330 years old and towering over Elizabeth Ireland Poe Park with a limb span of more than 165 feet and a trunk circumference of twenty-six feet.

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1.
Okefenokee Swamp
The "Land of the Trembling Earth" to Creek Indians, this is a beautiful and tranquil spot in which to kayak and photograph nature on its
own terms.

2.
Mark's Melon Patch
Although this working farm in Sasser specializes in melons and pumpkins, it transforms into an oasis of sunflowers every fall, creating eye candy for the
camera.

3.
Thomasville Rose Garden
Photograph the "City of Roses" in its namesake rose garden, with five acres of colorful blooms that are
not only gorgeous to the eye, but fragrant to
the nose.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR



March 4, 2017
Ti on's Rhythm & Ribs BBQ Festival is one of the premier events of its kind, with barbecue competitions (and samples) and music by such Georgia luminaries as Randall Bramble and Col. Bruce Hampton.

March 4, 2017
A qualifying race for the fabled Boston Marathon, Albany's Snickers Marathon and Half Marathon a racts 2,000 runners who tackle the scenic and largely flat twenty-six-mile course. It's coupled with an all-day music festival.

March 11, 2017
Opening day for Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta marks the arrival of warm weather and a season of fun at one of the largest amusement parks in the South, home to several roller coasters, exotic animals, concerts, and a water park.

May 1213, 2017
The Great Southern Antique Car Show and Rally in Cairo celebrates the automobiles of the past with a parade, a dance, and nearly 120 vintage cars to help recall the good ol' days.

July 4, 2017
Independence Day arrives with a bang and a boat at the Bainbridge July 4 Celebration at the Earl May Boat Basin, with food vendors, a ferris wheel, music and dancing, and a fireworks show.

Oct. 1719, 2017
Known as "North America's premier farm show," Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie a racts more than 1,200 exhibitors who showcase all things farming. There's also an adjacent 600-acre research farm to explore.

Oct. 26, 2017
The annual Homerville Main Street Fall Carnival celebrates the city's traditional night of trick-or-treating with a bevy of kids activities that include games, face painting, train rides, and a pumpkin-carving contest.

Nov. 1718, 2017
The Lean-Ox Festival in Lenox kicks off with a street dance on Friday night, then welcomes 120 arts and cra s vendors and food tents on Saturday. The festivities culminate in a parade that includes an appearance by jolly ol' Saint Nick.

Nov. 23, 2017
Every Thanksgiving evening, Moultrie begins the Christmas season with Lights! Lights! The canopy of lights around the courthouse are the focal point for a festival that includes pony rides, shopping, live reindeer, and, of course, a visit by Santa.

Dec. 1415, 2017
Take a trip to see the Ghosts of Christmas Past during Thomasville's Victorian Christmas Festival. Enjoy jingle-bell carriage rides, carolers singing traditional favorites, and street theater, plus a certain fellow in a red suit with a flowing white beard.

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Rose Show & Festival, Thomasville
Flower Power
Georgia's Plantation Trace region is marked by flower capitals that are alive with blooms. Adel has embraced its reputation as the Daylily Capital, spurred by the efforts of nursery owner Wayne Taunton, who became fascinated by the flower in 1996 and has since developed 1,300 registered varieties. Taunton's efforts inspired the annual Adel Daylily Festival (May 1920, 2017) featuring a daylily show and sale.
The efforts of one man also led to Valdosta's status as "Azalea City." When he took charge of the city's parks in 1925, Richard Drexel began to plant azaleas all over town--on public property, street corners, and the campus of Valdosta State University. By 1947, Valdosta had become known as a city of azaleas. It now hosts the annual Valdosta-Lowndes Azalea Festival (March 1112, 2017), which attracts 25,000 people.
Quitman native Betty Sheffield created her own camellia strain, the Betty Sheffield Camellia, in 1949. The city held its first Quitman Camellia Show (February 45, 2017) in 1935, and it has grown into an annual event in which hundreds of colorful blooms are judged.
Finally, Thomasville is Georgia's official "Rose City." April 2729, 2017, it celebrates its ninety-sixth Rose Show & Festival to honor its long connection to the bloom. It maintains more than 1,500 rosebushes, many in the Thomasville Rose Garden and Cherokee Lake Park.

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Frontier Village, Fort Gaines
Valdosta Wake Compound, Valdosta

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Incredible wildlife abounds in the Plantation Trace region. Bald eagles can be seen in abundance at White Oak Pastures in Bluffton (pictured) and in Reed Bingham State Park
in Adel--which also has nesting areas for gopher
tortoises and vultures. The Okefenokee Swamp
is home to more than 300 animals and numerous unique plants, including carnivorous varieties. In Lakeland, Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge is where you'll spot alligator, osprey, and more.
KIDS CORNER

SECRET LANDMARKS
With a population of less than 8,000, Randolph County surprises visitors with two National Historic Districts filled with architecturally important structures, including a stunning 1876 single-family residence in Shellman.

Reed Bingham State Park, Adel

Rutland Farms, Ti on

Frontier Village On high bluffs above the Cha ahoochee, at the site of an old American Indian outpost, kids can step back in time and experience life as it was when Georgia was on the frontier. This Fort Gaines a raction consists of historical buildings and a cannon that dates to the Civil War.
Rutland Farms Vegetables and berries are tastiest when you pick them yourself, and this working farm in Ti on offers that option. In the fall, there's a five-acre corn maze and an old-fashioned pumpkin patch just in time for Halloween. Families may also enjoy a year-round petting zoo with goats, pigs, cows, and bunnies.
Valdosta Wake Compound Wakeskating and wakeboarding are growing sports that put the extreme tricks of skateboarding on water. This Valdosta a raction is one of the premier wakeboarding facilities in the Southeast and offers lessons for newbies. For those who prefer excitement on dry land, there's a new state-of-the-art skate park.
Reed Bingham State Park With a 375-acre lake lined with water lilies and tupelo trees, this state park near Adel takes kids back to nature. Fish for bass and bream, canoe, and kayak among the wide variety of animals that live here. The park also offers Twilight Pontoon tours of the lake and Li le River.

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Lake Morris

Parrott Dawson 19
82

Walter F. Cuthbert

George

Sasser

Ashburn
41

Fort 27 Gaines

PLANTATION TRACE

Arlington

Albany

75

Sylvester

82
Tifton
129

Blakely
Colquitt
27

Newton Camilla
19

Doerun Norman Park
319
Moultrie

Lenox

82
Nashville

Adel 129

221

Donalsonville
84

Cecil Lakeland
Hahira

Bainbridge Cairo
84

75 84

Lake

Seminole

27

Thomasville

319

19

Quitman
84 221

Valdosta 129
41
Lake Park

84
Homerville
441
Fargo

AT T R A C T I O N S

Adel
Live Oak Plantation Visit and experience the South's premier quail hunting, trophy whitetail deer hunting, and trophy fishing destination. 675 Plantation Rd., 229-896-2112, 800-6824868, huntliveoak.com
Reed Bingham State Park See abundant wildlife around the 375-acre lake that is popular for fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports. 542 Reed Bingham Rd., 229-896-3551, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/reedbingham
Albany
Albany Civil Rights Institute Details the civil rights struggle, ranging from nonviolent protests, songs, economic boyco s, and legal action. 326 Whitney Ave., 229-432-1698, albanycivilrightsinstitute.org
Albany Museum of Art See one of the largest collections of sub-Saharan African art in the Southeast, as well as various exhibitions year-round. 311 Meadowlark Dr., 229-4398400, albanymuseum.com
The Bridge House Once the office of Albany founder Col. Nelson Ti and the office of the bridge toll taker. Tours are available at request. 112 N. Front St., 229317-4760, visitalbanyga.com/ index.php/albanys_bridge_ house_welcome_center

Chehaw Park Chehaw provides 700 acres of fun, including 100 acres dedicated to Chehaw Wild Animal Park, trails, BMX bike racing, and more. 105 Chehaw Park Rd., 229-430-5275, chehaw.org
Flint RiverQuarium Visit this freshwater aquarium that tells the tale of Flint River and the mysterious blue-hole springs. 101 Pine Ave., 229-639-2650, flintriverquarium.com
Radium Springs Gardens One of Georgia's seven natural wonders, Radium Springs Gardens pumps 70,000 gallons of clear, 68-degree water per minute. 2501 Radium Springs Rd., 229-317-4760, visitalbanyga. com/see/a ractions_a-z/ radium_springs_gardens
Arlington
Quail Country Plantation We offer genuine Southern hospitality, incredible wildlife habitat, diverse landscape, and a professional, courteous staff. 1134 Quail Country Rd., 229-725-4645, quailcountry. com
Still Pond Vineyard, Winery & Distillery Offers complimentary tastings of the vineyard's 11 award-winning wines and facility tours. Gi shop with muscadine products. 1575 Still Pond Rd., 229-792-6382, 800-475-1193, stillpond.com

Ashburn
Calhoun Produce, Inc. Farm market with fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, homemade ice cream, and lemonade slushes. Fall corn maze. 5075 Hawpond Rd., 229-273-1887, calhounproduce.com
Bainbridge
Bainbridge Heritage Tour This self-guided tour features Bainbridge's historic buildings and homes, many of which have been restored. 101 S. Broad St., 229-2438555, visitbainbridgega. com/see

Oak City Cemetery Nestled beneath beautiful oak trees, Bainbridge's largest cemetery is laced with the town's rich history. 101 S. Broad St., 229-248-2010, bainbridgega.com/chamber/ OakCityCemetery.shtml
Blakely
Kolomoki Mounds State Park Seven mounds built between 250 and 950 AD are protected at this park, featuring a Native American museum, lakes, and trails. 205 Indian Mounds Rd., 229-724-2150, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/kolomokimounds

Bluffton
White Oak Pastures See how we raise grassfed ca le and other animals, and learn where food really comes from. On-farm restaurant and store. 22775 Hwy. 27, 229-641-2081, whiteoakpastures.com
Cairo
Wolf Creek Trout Lily Preserve This 140-acre nature preserve is home to the greatest expanse of trout lilies known to exist. Guided tours are available. Wolf Creek Rd., 229-377-3663, wolfcreektroutlilypreserve.com/index.html
Camilla
Covey Rise Plantation Enjoy quail hunting at this family-owned, full-service lodge. Our guides are the backbone of your hunting experience. 3929 River Rd., 229-336-8600, coveyrise.com Flint River OutpostCamilla Offering canoes and kayaks for rent and for sale for Flint River trips; the most popular is from the Radium Springs landing. 11151 Old GA Hwy. 3, 229-669-3162, mitchellcountyga.net/visitors/riverpark.html
Dawson
Mark's Melon Patch Pumpkins, cantaloupes, watermelons, Vidalia onions, bu er beans, and other fresh produce. Hayrides and other a ractions at Halloween. 8580 Albany Hwy., 229-698-4750, marksmelonpatch.com
Donalsonville
Seminole State Park As the gateway to Lake Seminole, this park is popular for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking, and bird-watching. 7870 State Park Dr., 229-8613137, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/seminole
Reed Bingham State Park, Adel

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GEORGIA STATE PARKS

thomasvillega pebblehillplantation
Unlimited photo-ops! Come visit and be inspired!

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Enigma
Southern Grace Farms Pick your own strawberries and blackberries, and shop for jellies, jams, and ciders. 11946 Nashville Enigma Rd., 229-5538585, southerngracefarms.com
Fargo
Stephen C. Foster State Park A primary entrance to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, this park offers boat tours, fishing, and wildlife viewing. 17515 GA Hwy. 177, 912-637-5274, 800864-7275, georgiastateparks. org/stephencfoster
Fort Gaines
George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge This resort-style park on Lake Walter F. George features an award-winning golf course, a marina, boat rentals, and hiking. 330 Bagby Pkwy., 229-768-2571, 877-591-5575, georgetbagbylodge.com
Hahira
Frogtown South Winery Open daily for tastings, Frogtown South showcases the award-winning wines produced by Frogtown Cellars. 7495 Union Rd., 229794-1600, frogtown.us
Hartsfield
Gin Creek Plantation Gin Creek offers wine tastings at the Vineyards & Winery, unique accommodations, and beautiful wedding venues. 251 Demo Rd., 229941-2989, gincreek.com
Homerville
Bruce's Nut-N-Honey Farm, LLC At this working honey farm, you can buy a variety of honey, including comb honey, gallberry, and wildflower honey. 2797 Fargo Hwy., 912-487-5001, bruceshoneyshack.com
Clinch County Honey Trail Start at the Avrie House and travel to seven sites to learn about bees, honey, and specialty honey products. The Avrie House, 35 Peagler St., 912-487-5318, cityo omerville.snappages. com/honey-trail.htm
Meigs
Baypole Plantation Experience Southern charm and hospitality, thrilling hunts, farm stays, and rustic lodging. 9465 GA Hwy. 111 N, 229-316-0729, baypoleplantation.com

Morris
Clay Hill Hunting Hunt deer, hog, turkey, and quail in southwest Georgia. We also have cabins available that overlook our catfish pond. 728 Days Ave., 229-768-2820, clayhillhunting.com
Morven
Lawson Peaches Enjoy fresh peaches from our family-owned and -operated farm. We also offer homemade peach ice cream and peach lemonade. 8545 Valdosta Hwy., 229-775-2581
Moultrie
Ashburn Hill Plantation Offers various outdoor activities such as skeet shooting, horseback riding, and quail hunting in a relaxing environment. 1172 Lower Meigs Rd., 229-985-5069, ashburnhillplantation.com
Boggy Pond Plantation Lodge Hunt bobwhite quail with experienced guides in the heart of South Georgia's quail country. 1084 Lanier Rd., 229-985-5395, boggypond.com
Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library Research family roots using the collection of genealogical, ethnic, and historical information in the Moultrie Public Library. 204 Fi h St. SE, 229-985-6450, mccls.org/ odom_gen.htm
Georgia Grown Highway: GA 37 Drive 157 miles along South Georgia's scenic byways to agriculture-related hot spots, including vineyards and restaurants. U.S. Hwy. 37, 229-507-1340, georgiagrowntrail37.com
Morrison Pines Plantation Hunt quail with seasoned personnel in a se ing of large live oaks and buildings from the 1890s. 577 Lower Meigs Rd., 229-985-7272, morrisonpines.com
Quailridge Plantation More than 4,500 acres of gently rolling terrain of wiregrass provide the perfect environment for quail hunting. 3281 Moye Rd., 229-985-5011, quailridgeplantation.com
State Farmers Market Moultrie This produce market is a wholesale shipping point for cabbage, cantaloupes, peppers, and other locally grown products. 1525 First Ave. SE, Quitman Hwy., 229-891-7240, farmersmarketonline.com/ fm/moultriestatefarmersmarket.html

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
Adel-Cook County Chamber of Commerce 229.896.2281, adelcookchamber.org
*Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau & Welcome Center 112 N. Front St., Albany, GA 31701, 229.317.4760, 866.750.0840, visitalbany.com
Ashburn-Turner County Chamber of Commerce 229.567.9696, 800.471.9696, turnerchamber.com
Bainbridge Convention and Visitors Bureau 229.243.8555, visitbainbridgega.com
Berrien County Chamber 229.686.5123, berrienchamber. com
Blakely-Early County Chamber of Commerce 229.723.3741, blakelyearlycountychamber.org
Cairo-Grady County Chamber of Commerce 229.377.3663, cairogachamber.com

Camilla Chamber of Commerce 229.336.5255, camillageorgia.com
Clinch County Development Authority 912.487.6572, growclinch.com
Colqui -Miller County Chamber of Commerce 229.758.2400, colqui georgia.com
Donalsonville-Seminole County Chamber 229.524.2588, donalsonvillega.org
Lakeland-Lanier County Chamber 229.482.9755 lakelandchamber.org
Lee County Chamber of Commerce 229.759.2422
Moultrie-Colqui County Chamber 229.985.2131, moultriechamber.com
Pelham Chamber 229.294.4924, pelhamchamber.org
Randolph County Chamber of Commerce 229.732.2683, randolphcountychamber.org
Sylvester-Worth County Chamber 229.776.7718, swchamber.com
Terrell County Chamber 229.995.2011, terrellcountygeorgia.org

ThomasvilleTourism/ ThomasvilleVisitors Center 229.228.7977, 866.577.3600, thomasvillega.com
Ti on-Ti County Tourism Association 229.382.8700, ti ontourism.com
Valdosta-Lowndes County Convention and Visitors Bureau 229.245.0513, 800.569. TOUR, visitvaldosta.org
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
Located at Georgia's Interstate 75 gateway; stop here for Georgia travel information.
Lake Park (Valdosta) 5584 Mill Store Rd., Lake Park, GA 31636, 229.559.5828
* When you're here and need more information, these include a certified Regional Visitor Information Center that have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.

Norman Park
Lauri Jo's Southern Style Canning, LLC Unique flavor offerings in the form of green tomato pickles, dilly beans, pickled asparagus, and fruit pepper jelly. 44232 U.S. Hwy. 319 N, 229-769-3391, laurijos.com
Sparks
Horse Creek Winery Tasting Room Taste wine slushies and award-winning wines at the plantation-style tasting room located at Exit 41 on I-75. 101 Rountree Bridge Rd., 229-5499463, horsecreekwinery.com
Sylvester
Samara Plantation Come hunt for a day or a week at this 5,100-acre hunting plantation. Lodging, hunting guides, and dogs are provided. 3702 Hwy. 33 S, 229-776-3994, beadleslumber. com/about-us/samaraplantation
Southern Woods Plantation Visit Georgia's premier quail hunting plantation offering the finest quail hunting experience unlike any other. 2321 Hwy. 33 S, 229-776-0585, southernwoodsplantation.com

Thomasville
The Big Oak and Big Oak Cam Have your picture taken beside Thomasville's oldest landmark, the Big Oak, which has a trunk circumference of over 26 feet. 124 E. Monroe St., 229-228-7977, 866-5773600, thomasvillega.com
Farmer's Daughter Vineyards This 9-acre vineyard in Pelham grows 3 varieties of French-American hybrid grapes. Visit our Thomasville tasting room. 106 N. Broad St., 229-233-8314, farmersdaughtervineyards.com
Jack Hadley Black History Museum Thomasville's Black History Museum houses an extensive collection of artifacts highlighting African American history. 214 Alexander St., 229-226-5029, jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com
Lewis Produce at State Farmers Market Shop this produce stand at Thomasville's State Farmers Market for in-season fruits and vegetables and Georgiamade items. 502 Smith Ave., 229-226-6271

Myrtlewood Plantation & Lodge Enjoy overnight accommodations and sporting activities, including fishing, sporting clays, and quail and deer hunting. 3121 Lower Cairo Rd., 229-228-6232, myrtlewoodplantation.com
Pebble Hill Plantation Stroll the grounds and tour the Main House of Pebble Hill, one of the most beautiful historic plantations of the South. 1251 U.S. Hwy. 319 S, 229-226-2344, pebblehill.com
Sweet Grass Dairy & Cheese Shop This 140-acre, familyowned and -operated farm produces award-winning cow cheeses. 123 S. Broad St., 229-228-6704, sweetgrassdairy.com
Thomas County Museum of History Learn about early se lers, the cost of the Civil War, and the Victorian resort era of Thomasville in five historic buildings. 725 N. Dawson St., 229-226-7664, thomascountyhistory.org

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VA L D O S TA
The place for your weekend getaway!
Right off I-75 you will find your perfect getaway. Wind down with a round of golf at one of our world-class courses. Enjoy the thrills at Wild Adventures Theme Park. Savor the sights and flavors of our beautiful historic downtown.
Theme Parks, Agritourism and Sports Attractions we have it all!
Featured above: Turner Center for the Arts, Wild Adventures Theme Park, Steel Magnolias Restaurant and Valdosta Wake Compound
Discover what Valdosta has to offer!
visitvaldosta.org

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AT T R A CT I O N S

Raisin' Cane, Valdosta
Thomasville Black Heritage Trail Tour Take a self-guided tour of sites that are significant to African American history in Thomasville. 214 Alexander St., 229-226-5029, jackhadleyblackhistorymuseum.com
Thomasville Rose Garden With more than 500 rose bushes, the garden provides astounding beauty and a fragrance beyond compare. 420 Covington Ave., 229-228-7977, 866-577-3600, thomasvillega.com
Tifton
Georgia Museum of Agriculture and Historic Village Costumed guides host exhibits at this 19thcentury living-history museum that includes two working farms and a co on gin. 1392 Whiddon Mill Rd., 229-391-5205, abac.edu/museum
The Market at Rutland Farms Shop the farm store for fresh, local produce, or pick your own fruit straight from the field. 5641 Union Rd., 229-386-5111, rutlandfarms.com
Valdosta
Anne e Howell Turner Center for the Arts Six stunning galleries at the center showcase the work of visual artists. Exhibits change every six weeks. Free admission. 527 N. Pa erson St., 229247-2787, turnercenter.org
Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum Artifacts from early Lowndes County families and documents on county history from the se lers until today. 305 W. Central Ave., 229-247-4780, valdostamuseum.com
Raisin' Cane Visit a produce market and agritourism center. Visitors may tour a real working farm and learn where their food comes from. 3350 Newsome Rd., 229-259-2000, raisincanevaldosta.com
Valdosta Wake Compound Experience watersports like never before at the first cable park in Georgia. 2314 Old Clya ville Rd., 229-375-3060, valdostawakecompound.com
Wild Adventures Theme Park A 170-acre theme park, water park, and animal park with more than 500 wild and exotic animals. 3766 Old Clya ville Rd., 229-219-7080, wildadventures.com

tiftontourism.com 229.382.8700 Tifton-Tift County Tourism Association

agriculture history arts entertainment culture meetings festivals dining recreation family museums trade shows agritourism architecture downtown southern hospitality

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Come. See. Explore. CAIRO, GEORGIA

Located just northwest of Tallahassee, this quaint town boasts a historic theatre, southern
dining, unique festivals, nature preserves, and outdoor recreation galore!

grady county joint development authority

www.cairogachamber.com 229.377.3663 For more info scan here

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P LA N TATI O N T R A C E W H E R E TO STAY

Hotels & Motels
ADEL
Days Inn Adel - South Ga Motorsports Park 1204 W. Fourth St., 229-896-4574, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com/ hotel/06465
Hampton Inn 1500 W. Fourth St., 229-896-3099, 800-4267866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Super 8 1103 W. Fourth St., 229-896-2244, 800-8008000, super8.com
ALBANY
Baymont Inn & Suites Albany at Albany Mall 2720 Dawson Rd., 229-435-3737, 800-5263766, baymontinns.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 2809 Nottingham Way, 229-317-7100, countryinns.com
Courtyard by Marriott 3019 Kensington Ct., 229-889-8015, marriott.com
Days Inn 422 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., 229-888-2632, daysinn. com/hotel/06389
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 1806 E. Oglethorpe Blvd., 229883-5544, econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 3011 Kensington Ct., 229-883-8288, marriott.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany at Albany Mall 2628 Dawson Rd., 229-405-2000, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 101 S. Front St., 229-888-1590, hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 2713 Pointe N. Blvd., 229-4052613, 888-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Intown Suites 2731 Dawson Rd., 229-436-7775, intownsuites.com
Knights Inn 2444 N. Slappey Blvd., 229-888-8388, knightsinn.com
Merry Acres Inn & Event Center 1500 Dawson Rd., 229-435-7721, 800-462-7721, merryacres.com
Park Inn by Radisson 2729 Pointe N. Blvd., 229-446-2001, parkinn.com/albanyga
Quality Inn at Albany Mall 806 N. Westover Blvd., 229883-3300, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn & Suites 1400 Dawson Rd., 229-888-3939, redroof.com
Wingate by Wyndham Albany 2735 Dawson Rd., 229-883-9800, 800-228-1000, wingatehotels.com
ASHBURN
Best Western Ashburn Inn 820 Shoney's Dr., 229567-0080, 866-567-0202, bestwestern.com
Days Inn 156 Whittle Cir., 229-778-9016, daysinn.com/ hotel/01668

Super 8 Motel 749 E. Washington Ave., 229-567-4688, super8.com
BAINBRIDGE
Days Inn 1407 Tallahassee Hwy., 229-248-6300, daysinn. com/hotel/08882
Hampton Inn 1522 Tallahassee Hwy., 229-246-1341, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1413 Tallahassee Hwy., 229246-6771, hiexpress.com
Howard Johnson Bainbridge South 1401 Tallahassee Hwy., 229-246-8550, 888-984-3466, hojo.com
Quality Inn 1403 Tallahassee Hwy., 229-243-7000, 877-2426423, qualityinn.com
B LA K E LY
Days Inn 1097 Arlington Ave., 229-723-5858, daysinn.com
CAIRO
Best Western Executive Inn 2800 U.S. Hwy. 84 E, 229-3778000, bestwesterngeorgia.com
CAMILLA
Days Inn 300 U.S. Hwy. 19, 229-336-0330, daysinn.com/ hotel/05482
CUTHBERT
Americas Best Value Inn 142 U.S. Hwy. 82 E, 229-732-5566, americasbestvalueinn.com
FA R G O
Gator Motel U.S. Hwy. 124, 229-251-0274, thegatormotel. com
LAKE PARK
Days Inn Lake Park/Valdosta 4913 Timber Dr., 229-5590229, daysinn.com
Hampton Inn Valdosta/Lake Park Area 4906 Timber Dr., 229-559-5565, hamptoninn. com
Motel 6 1075 Lakes Blvd., 229559-5660, motel6.com
Quality Inn 1198 Lakes Blvd., 229-559-5181, qualityinn.com
Travelodge Lake Park Valdosta 4912 Timber Dr., 229559-0110, travelodge.com
Americas Best Value Inn Valdosta/Lake Park 4907 Timber Dr., 229-559-8111, americasbestvalueinn.com
M O U LT R I E
Econo Lodge 1300 Veterans Pkwy. N, 229-890-8652, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn 441 Hampton Way NE, 229-616-7777, 800426-7866, hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 850 Veterans Pkwy. N, 229890-9900, hiexpress.com
NASHVILLE
Our Place Hotel 101 W. Marion Ave., 229-686-4253, ourplacehotel.net

THOMASVILLE
Baymont Inn and Suites 1470 Remington Ave., 229-2279500, 800-337-0550, wyndhamhotels.com/baymont
Best Western Rose City Conference Center Inn 133 Liberty St., 229-226-9998, 800-780-7234, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Days Inn 15375 U.S. Hwy. 19 S, 229-226-6025, 800-325-2525, wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn
Econo Lodge 15130 U.S. Hwy. 19 S, 229-584-0909, 800-4246423, econolodge.com
Hampton Inn 1950 GA Hwy. 122, 229-227-0040, 800-4267866, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 452 Liberty St., 229-226-4666, hiexpress.com/esthomasville
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center 15138 U.S. Hwy. 19 S, 229-225-2134, 800-4246423, qualityinn.com
Thomasville Inn 15211 U.S. Hwy. 19 S, 229-227-1111, thomasvilleinn.com
TIFTON
Comfort Inn & Suites 320 S. Virginia Ave., 229-382-8250, 800-221-2222, choicehotels. com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 310 S. Virginia Ave., 229-382-8100, 800-4564000, countryinns.com
Days Inn 1199 Hwy. 82 W, 229-382-8505, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 1025 W. Second St., 229-382-0280, 800-5532666, choicehotels.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 806 W. Seventh St., 229-387-8288, 800-564-2630, marriott.com
Hampton Inn & Suites 720 U.S. Hwy. 319 S, 229-3828800, 800-892-2753, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 201 Boo Dr., 229-382-8484, tifton. hgi.com
Holiday Inn Express 814 W. Seventh St., 229-382-3300, 800-465-4329, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Howard Johnson 579 Old Omega Rd., 229-388-8777, hojo.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham 196 Virginia Ave. S, 229-387-0112, microtelinn. com
Motel 6 1103 King Rd., 229382-0395, motel6.com
Quality Inn 1104 King Rd., 229-382-4410, 888-588-7866, choicehotels.com
Scottish Inn 1409 Hwy. 82 W, 229-386-2350, scottishinnstifton.com
Super 8 1022 W. Second St., 229-382-9500, wyndhamhotels.com/super-8

VA L D O STA
Americas Best Value Inn 1828 W. Hill Ave., 229-244-7711, americasbestvalueinn.com
Baymont Inn and Suites Valdosta at Valdosta Mall 1725 Gornto Rd., 229-2530009, 800-337-0550, baymontinns.com
Best Western Plus Valdosta Hotel & Suites 4025 Northlake Dr., 229-241-9221, bestwesterngeorgia.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 1785 W. Hill Ave., 229-249-1000, 800221-2222, choicehotels.com
Comfort Suites 1332 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-249-8880, 800-221-2222, comfortsuites. com
Country Hearth Inn & Suites 2811 N. Ashley St., 229-242-2777, countryhearth.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1308 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-245-1700, 800-8305222, countryinns.com
Courtyard by Marriott 1564 Baytree Rd., 229-241-1301, marriott.com
Days Inn Valdosta at Rainwater Conference Center 1827 W. Hill Ave., 229-249-8800, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com/ hotel/06626
Days Inn Valdosta/Near Valdosta Mall 1383 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-244-7600, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com/ hotel/46222
Drury Inn & Suites 1327 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-253-0023, 800-378-9466, druryhotels. com
Econo Lodge 3022 James Rd., 229-671-1511, econolodge.com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 2010 W. Hill Ave., 229-242-1225, marriott.com
The Garden Villas Extended Stay Hotel & Suites 2529 N. Ashley St., 229-247-4301, gardenvillasvaldosta.wordpress.com
Hampton Inn & Suites Valdosta/Conference Center 2 Meeting Pl., 229-241-1234, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1702 Gornto Dr., 229-219-1011, hiltongardeninn.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Valdosta West - Mall Area 1330 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-2498900, 888-233-9450, ihg.com/ holidayinnexpress
Holiday Inn Valdosta Conference Center 1805 W. Hill Ave., 229-244-1111, 800-465-4329, ihg. com/holidayinn
Howard Johnson 4598 N. Valdosta Rd., 229-244-4460, 800-446-4656, hojo.com
Intown Suites 1558 Baytree Rd., 229-247-1569, intownsuites.com
Kinderlou Inn 2101 W. Hill Ave., 229-242-1212, 800-424-6423, kinderlouinn.com

Merry Acres Inn & Event Center, Albany
La Quinta Inn & Suites Valdosta/Moody AFB 1800 Clubhouse Dr., 229-247-7755, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Motel 6 1114 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-469-7437, motel6.com
Motel 6 Valdosta-University 2003 W. Hill Ave., 229-3330047, 800-466-8356, motel6. com
Quality Inn at the Mall Valdosta 1705 Gornto Rd., 229-244-8800, qualityinn.com
Quality Inn South 1902 W. Hill Ave., 229-244-4520, 800-2212222, qualityinn.com
Rodeway Inn 1209 St. Augustine Rd., 229-244-8510, rodewayinn.com
Sleep Inn & Suites 3026 James Rd., 229-671-1111, sleepinn.com
Super 8 Valdosta Mall 1389 N. St. Augustine Rd., 229-2448440, 800-800-8000, super8. com
Super 8 Valdosta/Conf Center Area 1825 W. Hill Ave., 229-249-8000, 800-800-8000, super8.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
ADEL
Live Oak Plantation 675 Plantation Rd., 229-896-2112, 800682-4868, huntliveoak.com
ALBANY
Resora at Cypress Pond 801 Old Pretoria Rd., 229-4358298, experienceresora.com
AR LI N GTO N
Quail Country Plantation 1134 Quail Country Rd., 229725-4645, quailcountry.com
FA R G O
Suwannee River Eco-Lodge 400 Eco Lodge Dr., 912-6375274, 800-864-7275, gastateparks.org/suwanneeriverecolodge
FORT GAINES
George T. Bagby State Park & Lodge 330 Bagby Pkwy., 229-768-2571, 877-591-5575, georgetbagbylodge.com

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WH E R E TO STAY P LAN TATI O N TRAC E

LENOX
Lenox River Ranch 140 Albert Brady Rd., 229-563-3061, lenoxriverranch.com
MEIGS
Baypole Plantation 9465 GA Hwy. 111 N, 229-316-0729, baypoleplantation.com
MORRIS
Clay Hill Hunting 728 Days Ave., 229-768-2820, clayhillhunting.com
M O U LT R I E
Ashburn Hill Plantation 1172 Lower Meigs Rd., 229-9855069, ashburnhillplantation. com
Boggy Pond Plantation Lodge 1084 Lanier Rd., 229985-5395, boggypond.com
Morrison Pines Plantation 577 Lower Meigs Rd., 229-9857272, morrisonpines.com
Quailridge Plantation 3281 Moye Rd., 229-985-5011, quailridgeplantation.com
Sundown Farms Plantation 894 Mack Dekle Rd., 229-9850652, sundownfarmsplantation.com
SY LV E ST E R
Southern Woods Plantation 2321 Hwy. 33 S, 229-347-0725, southernwoodsplantation.com

Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
CUTHBERT
Dominecker Inn Bed & Breakfast 8 Reba Dr., 229-7323873, domineckerinn.com
HOMERVILLE
Helmstead Bed & Breakfast 961 Fargo Hwy., 912-487-2222, helmsteadbedandbreakfast.com
The Inn on Virginia 130 Virginia Ave., 912-281-9529, innonvirginia.com
M O U LT R I E
Barber-Tucker Inn 704 Third St. SW, 866-205-6913, barbertuckerinn.com
Pecan Hill Inn Bed & Breakfast 2458 Sylvester Hwy., 229-985-7869, pecanhillinn. net/index.php
THOMASVILLE
Freedom Oaks Bed & Breakfast 429 N. Crawford St., 229227-1749, freedomoaksbb.com
The Paxton Historic House Hotel 445 Remington Ave., 229226-5197, thepaxton1884.com
VA L D O STA
Fairview Inn Bed & Breakfast 416 River St., 229-244-6456, fairviewinn.info

Cabins & Cottages
DONALSONVILLE
Seminole State Park 7870 State Park Dr., 229-861-3137, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/seminole
FA R G O
Stephen C. Foster State Park 17515 GA Hwy. 177, 912-637-5274, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ stephencfoster
HARTSFIELD
Gin Creek Plantation 251 Demo Rd., 229-941-2989, gincreek.com
NEWTON
Rocky Bend Flint River Retreat 2909 Newton Hwy., 229-343-2767, rockybendflintriverretreat.com
QUITMAN
Oak Co age at Sea Pond 343 Sea Pond Ln., 229-2635211, sites.google.com/site/ oakco ageatseapond
THOMASVILLE
Myrtlewood Plantation & Lodge 3081 Lower Cairo Rd., 229-228-6232, myrtlewoodplantation.com

Campgrounds and RV Parks
ADEL
Reed Bingham State Park 542 Reed Bingham Rd., 229-896-3551, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/ reedbingham
ALBANY
Chehaw Park 105 Chehaw Park Rd., 229-430-5275, chehaw.org
ASHBURN
Wanee Lake Golf & RV Resort 3821 GA Hwy. 112 W, 229-567-2727, waneelake.com
BAINBRIDGE
Flint River RV Park 801 W. Shotwell St., 229-246-5802, flintriverrvpark.com
Wingate's Lodge, Marina & RV Park 139 Wingate Rd., 229246-0658, wingateslodge.com
B LA K E LY
Kolomoki Mounds State Park 205 Indian Mounds Rd., 229-724-2150, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/kolomokimounds

CECIL
Cecil Bay RV Park 1787 Old Coffee Rd., 229-794-1484, cecilbayrv.com
FORT GAINES
Co on Hill Park Campground 427 Eufala Rd., 229768-3061, recreation.gov
LAKE PARK
Eagles Roost RV Resort 5465 Mill Store Rd., 229-559-5192, eaglesroostresort.com
OCHLOCKNEE
Sugar Mill Plantation RV Park 4857 McMillan Rd., 229-227-1451, sugarmillrvcampground.com
TIFTON
Ti on KOA Park 4632 Union Rd., 229-386-8441, koa.com/ campgrounds/ti on
VA L D O STA
River Park RV Park 1 Suwanee Dr., 229-244-8397, riverparkvaldosta.com
Valdosta Oaks RV Park 4630 N. Valdosta Rd., 229-247-0494, valdostaoaksrv.com

EXPERIENCE
BAINBRIDGE
visitbainbridgega.com

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PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS
Patriotic feelings come standard in the Presidential Pathways region, where you'll find important American history sites at every turn. President Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains is here, along with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Little White House in Warm Springs. Landmarks from the Civil War, the impressive Fort Benning, and numerous military museums also display this region's distinct
military pride. After a day of exploring historical haunts, stroll one of the area's lovely small towns.
By Sco Freeman
{ ABOVE: DOWNTOWN SENOIA }

GDED NEWNAN SQUARE GRANT GOGGANS GDED

Newnan Square For Zombieland, Newnan's courthouse square was turned into a war zone, complete with a tank. As the character Tallahassee, Woody Harrelson "blows off steam" when he takes a crowbar and pummels an unfortunate minivan parked on Jefferson Street.

CAUGHT ON FILM
Thomaston Before he founded McDonald's and sold 200 zillion hamburgers, Ray Kroc was a milkshakemachine salesman. In The Founder, Michael
Keaton stars as Kroc and shows his frustration in a scene filmed under the retro neon flash of Thomaston's Piggie Park Drive-In.

Senoia Senoia doesn't have real zombies walking around its streets at night, but the town is heavily featured on the hit series The Walking Dead under the name "Woodbury." The show even erected a building facade on Main Street to represent Woodbury Town Hall.

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Get Your Adrenaline Rush!
For the adventurous, there's plenty of action in the Presidential Pathways region. As the Chattahoochee River reaches the fall line and flows into the coastal plain, it tumbles through some of the most heart-pounding rapids this side of Colorado. Columbus has the largest urban whitewater course in the world, perfect for adrenaline junkies who crave wet and wild excitement. The Flint River at Sprewell Bluff Park in Thomaston offers a less challenging and more serene journey on the water, with moderate rapids that are more easily navigated by the inexperienced.
There are also plenty of choices for land lovers. Providence Canyon in Lumpkin, known as Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon," has moderate hiking

Columbus
trails that pass nine canyons and travel into the creek bed below the high walls. The park also features a seven-mile trail loop that is rated as "extremely rugged." There's even more hiking in Pine Mountain, where you'll find twenty-three miles of trails that have great views of hardwood and longleaf pine stands, waterfalls, and beaver dams.
The Cow-a-Bunga Zip Lines at the

Rock Ranch in The Rock offer a superfast ride over a cornfield and a lake. There's also an in-air obstacle zip line course at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain that includes ten zip lines and thirty-four challenges that use ladders, wires, logs, netting, and other suspended surfaces.
Car racing fans can start their engines at Crisp Motorsports Park in Cordele featuring the Watermelon Capital Speedway, a three-eighths-mile asphalt track billed as the fastest in South Georgia. The park offers several classes of stock-car and go-kart racing.
For a real cowboy experience, check out the annual Heard County Cattlemen's Association Rodeo held each spring in Franklin. Sanctioned by the Professional Cowboy Association, the rodeo features bareback bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, and team roping.

GDED COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY

GET THE SHOT

WORD OF MOUTH
"Happy Birthday, America!
#LaFayetteSquare #LaGrange
#ExploreGeorgia"
@RICHARDJV (VIA INSTAGRAM)

Don't miss out on these amazing local photo ops!

1.
Pasaquan
Created by celebrated visionary artist Eddie
Owens Martin (aka St. EOM) and recently restored,
this seven-acre site shows Martin's vision of the future in boldly colorful strokes that are a joy to
photograph.

2.
Columbus fountains
Nicknamed the "Fountain City," Columbus
is home to numerous fountains, both downtown and along its RiverWalk. Don't miss photographing the refurbished Man and Beast Fountain, the oldest in the city,
on Broadway at Tenth Street.

3.
Sprewell Bluff Park
With its rolling hills and hiking trails that wind along the gorgeous Flint River outside Thomaston, Sprewell Bluff is one of the most scenic spots below the Piedmont and a particularly good place to catch sunsets on film.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR



March 2526, 2017
The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus hosts the annual RiverBlast to offer a taste of Civil War naval life. Reenactors portray sailors and marines, cannons fire, and visitors are treated to smallarms drill demonstrations.

May 67 &

June 224, 2017

October 78, 2017
The Co on Pickin' Fair in Gay celebrates the co on industry of yesteryear with

The Watermelon Capital of the World, Cordele marks its status with the annual Watermelon Days Festival that features a month of events including a parade, dancing, seed-spi ing contests, and, of course, lots of really fresh watermelon.

arts and cra s booths fea-

turing skilled artisans and

antique specialists. See an

Sept. 1417, 2017

old co on gin and a co on warehouse, too.

One of the state's most unique festivals, SlowExposures in

Concord and around Pike

Oct.

County celebrates the photography of the rural South. Check out jaw-dropping works at four galleries and ten popup shows.

2122, 2017
The annual fall Hummingbird Festival in Hogansville has a 5k run, more than 200 vendors,

and live music. It also

Sept. 23, 2017

boasts a beauty pageant that picks a woman to

President Jimmy Carter brought worldwide fame to Plains and

compete in the Miss

Georgia peanuts, and the Plains Peanut Festival celebrates both

Georgia Pageant, with that

with a lively parade, two competitive road races, and exhibits

winner going on to the Miss

showcasing the importance of peanuts.

America pageant.

Nov. 34, 2017
While the crown of "best barbecue" is o en debated and never se led, the Big Pig Jig in Vienna hosts a nationally recognized festival where as many as 120 teams compete for the Georgia Barbecue Cooking Championship.

Nov. 4, 2017
There may not be a be er day to release pent-up frustration than National Pumpkin Destruction Day at the Rock Ranch in The Rock outside Thomaston. There's the postHalloween hammer smash, monster truck pumpkin demolition, and a fi y-foot forkli drop.

Nov. 4, 2017
It started with FDR and his beloved Sco ish Terrier, Fala, who accompanied him to the Li le White House in Warm Springs. Today, that legacy is marked with the town's Fala to the Rescue festival featuring canine contests and li le dogs on parade.

Nov. 17, 2017Jan. 6, 2018
One of the state's signature holiday events, Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain showcases eight million lights and fi een different scenes, making it a nigh ime extravaganza like no other.

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CO LU M B U S CV B COT TON HU M M I N GB I R D B I G STO C K CO M HO L I DAY L I G H T S SHUTTERSTOCK COM KING DAVIS GEORGIA TOUR COMPANY

Georgia Tour Company, Senoia
Tour Like a Zombie
For fans of The Walking Dead, Senoia is "Woodbury," a fictional little town crowded with zombies which is why most Walking Dead tours begin and end here. Georgia Tour Company offers guided walking tours centered around the hit show, also stopping at locations used in Fried Green Tomatoes, Pet Sematary Two, and other movies filmed in Senoia. Another option is Atlanta Movie Tours, which not only has tours of Senoia but also excursions to Walking Dead locations used in and around the Atlanta area.
Any Walking Dead tour in Senoia has to include a stop at Nic & Norman's, the restaurant opened by Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero, two of the show's stars; it's a favorite hangout for the cast and crew. The Woodbury Shoppe (and its affiliate, the Waking Dead Cafe) is the "official Walking Dead store" and a destination for fans of the show because of its unique Walking Dead merchandise that can only be found in Senoia (such as a Blood Diamond Knife). Clerks are also known to offer visitors free advice on how to find key areas around town where the show has filmed.
Not to be outdone, the real town of Woodbury (about thirty minutes away in Meriwether County) is also used as a film location for The Walking Dead, and the chamber of commerce has launched the Real Woodbury Zombie GeoQuest trail, a hide-and-seek game in which people can find locations and hidden items related to the show.

P R E S I D E N TI AL PATH WAY S

Make a splash in the Presidential Pathways region, where water-based attractions abound. The Liberty Bell Swimming Pool at F. D. Roosevelt State Park in
Pine Mountain is fed by cool springs, and the forty-eight continental states are represented in rock shapes surrounding the pool. The serene Flint River
in Thomaston offers a gentle kayaking experience, while the rapids on the Chattahoochee River in Columbus add whitewater intensity. West Point Lake in West Point and Lake Blackshear Resort in Cordele (pictured) are both prime boating and fishing areas. Robin Lake Beach at Callaway Gardens has floating
playgrounds for kids, along with waterskiing and wakeboarding.

SECRET LANDMARK
Is Wild West gunfighter Doc Holliday really buried in Griffin? Holliday grew up in the small west Georgia town, and legend holds that his final resting place is next to his father in Plot 11, an unmarked grave at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The Rock Ranch, The Rock

Taylor Orchards, Reynolds

Candler Field Museum, Williamson

KIDS CORNER
SAM Shortline Excursion Train,
Cordele

The Rock Ranch A virtual kids paradise, this a raction on a working ca le ranch in The Rock near Thomaston features a handcra ed carousel, pint-sized locomotives, and a miniature town built specifically for children. Your family will also enjoy pedal boats and pedal carts, pony rides, and a pe ing zoo.
SAM Shortline Excursion Train Starting in Cordele, this six-hour train ride on a locomotive with 1949 vintage cars is heavy on nostalgia, giving young kids a taste of life when trains were a primary mode of transportation. The highlights are the stop in Plains to browse Jimmy Carter's campaign museum and the final stop in Archery, which features Carter's childhood home.
Taylor Orchards It wouldn't be Georgia without peaches, and the crop at Taylor Orchards in Reynolds comes in around mid-May. Grab some fresh-picked produce at the orchard's country store, or pick strawberries yourself. Still hungry? There's homemade ice cream and plenty of jams and pickled vegetables made right on-site.
Candler Field Museum Built by a former Delta pilot as a replica of Atlanta's original 1920s airport, the Candler Field Museum in Williamson features a 1940 Douglas DC-3A, a 1917 Curtiss JN-4, and other vintage aviation items sure to enthrall budding pilots. For the adventurous, the museum also offers short biplane rides.

LAKE BLACKSHEAR RESORT CIT Y OF GRIFFIN KING DAVIS GDED TAYLOR ORCHA RDS JOHN KELL EY

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Sharpsburg

27
Franklin Newnan

Senoia

41
Griffin

Hogansville

Grantville Williamson Luthersville Zebulon

ALT
West LaGrange 27

Gay Concord

Point Lake85

Greenville Molena Warm Woodbury 19

The Rock

West Point Springs

Pine Mountain

ManchesterThomaston

Hamilton

185

27

80
Talbotton

ALT 27
80

Reynolds

Columbus

PRESIDENTIAL PATHWAYS

Buena Cusseta Vista

19
Oglethorpe Montezuma

280 27

Ellaville Andersonville

Omaha

280 Preston

Richland Lumpkin

Americus Plains 280

Leslie

Unadilla
41
Vienna
Cordele Lake

Blackshear

AT T R A C T I O N S

Americus
Cafe Campesino Georgia's first fair trade, organic coffee roastery and coffeehouse. Offers tours, coffee, and a crop-to-cup experience. 134 W. Lamar St., 229-380-0439, cafecampesino.com
Habitat for HumanityGlobal Village & Discovery Center Village of poverty housing plus 15 worldwide Habitat for Humanity replica homes. 721 W. Church St., 229-410-7937, habitat.org/gvdc
Windsor Hotel Historic Haunted Tours Go on a 45-minute guided tour highlighting the historic and haunted qualities of the property. 125 W. Lamar St., 229-924-1555, windsoramericus.com
Andersonville
Andersonville National Historic Site Visit the national cemetery, the National Prisoner of War Museum, and the stockade where Civil War prisoners were held. 760 Pow Rd., 229924-0343, nps.gov/ande

The Drummer Boy Civil War Museum Exhibits at this museum include Civil War uniforms, guns, swords, documents, and photographs. 109 E. Church St., 229-924-2558, drummerboymuseum.com
Buena Vista
High Pine Lodge High Pine Hunting Preserve offers 3,500 wooded acres of family-owned and prime managed hunting land. 1546 Mill Pond Rd., 229-649-7395, highpinelodge.com
Columbus
Cha ahoochee RiverWalk Navigate the shores of the river on the Cha ahoochee RiverWalk. By foot or on bike, examine historic monuments and markers. 900 Front Ave., 706-322-1613, 800-999-1613, columbusga.org/parks/riverwalk/riverwalk.htm
Cha ahoochee RiverWalk GeoTour Find 32 geocaches located along the 15-mile Cha ahoochee RiverWalk. 900 Front Ave., 706-322-1613, visitcolumbusga.com/visitors/ riverwalk_geotour

Coca-Cola Space Science Center Offers hands-on space science and astronomy learning and fun for all ages. 701 Front Ave., 706-649-1477, ccssc.org
Windsor Hotel Historic Haunted Tours, Americus

The Columbus Black History Museum and Archives Offers a wide variety of learning experiences related to black history in Columbus and the surrounding areas. 315 Eighth St., 334-2757601, visitcolumbusga.com/ visitors/a ractions/detail/ columbus_black_history_museum_and_archives
Columbus Botanical Garden An educational facility based on environmental awareness, horticulture, historic preservation, and agricultural values. 3603 Weems Rd., 706-327-8400, columbusbotanicalgarden.com
Columbus Co onmouths Hockey The regular season runs late October-mid March. Columbus Co onmouths Hockey Games start at 7:30 pm. Mon.-Sat. and Sun. games. 400 Fourth St., 706-5710086, co onmouths.com
Columbus Lions Indoor Football A Professional Indoor Football League (PIFL) team. Season starts in March. 400 Fourth St., 706-322-3336, columbuslions.net
The Columbus Museum Regional history and American and modern art abound at the second-largest art and history museum in Georgia. 1251 Wynnton Rd., 706-7482562, columbusmuseum.com
Columbus Public Library This library serves as the Cha ahoochee Valley area's primary repository for genealogical and historical research materials. 3000 Macon Rd., 706-243-2669, 800-652-0782, cvlga.org/ branches/columbus

Historic Linwood Cemetery Founded in 1828, Historic Linwood Cemetery is an outdoor museum of 19thcentury stone carvings. 721 Linwood Blvd., 706-3218285, linwoodcemetery.org
Ma Rainey House and Blues Museum Trace the life and career of Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, the "Mother of the Blues," in the house where she lived in the late 1930s. 805 Fi h Ave., 706-653-4960, columbusga. org/parks/marainey/marainey.htm
The National Civil War Naval Museum at Port Columbus Visit the nation's only full-sized ironclad Civil War combat simulator and view the remains of two Confederate navy ships. 1002 Victory Dr., 706-327-9798, portcolumbus.org
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center showcases the legacy of the U.S. Army Infantry and honors all soldiers. 1775 Legacy Way, 706-685-5800, nationalinfantrymuseum.org
Outside World Columbus An outfi er for all things related to hiking, paddling, climbing, and camping south of Atlanta. Offers classes and guides. 1025 Broadway, 706-322-4200, outsideworldcolumbus.com
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center Birdwatching tours and educational programs and resources for groups, clubs, scouts, and students age 8 and up. 3535 S. Lumpkin Rd., 706-507-8550, oxbow. columbusstate.edu

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AT T R A CTI O N S P R E S I D E N TI AL PATHWAYS

VISITOR RESOURCES

DESTINATION MARKETING ORGANIZATIONS:
Call or email these professional resources when dreaming, planning, and booking your next Georgia vacation.
*Americus-Sumter County Tourism Association and Welcome Center 101 W. Lamar St., Americus, GA 31709, 229.928.6059, visitamericus.com
*Andersonville Welcome Center 109 E. Church St., Andersonville, GA 31711, 229.924.2558, andersonvillegeorgia.info
*Columbus Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitors Center 900 Front Ave., Columbus, GA 31901, 706.322.1613, visitcolumbusga.com
Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce 229.273.1668, cordelecrispga.com
Cordele Main Street 229.276.2902, CordeleMainStreet.com
*Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau & Visitor Information Center 200 Court Sq., Ste. B, Newnan, GA 30263, 770.254.2627, explorecoweta.com
Dooly County Chamber of Commerce 229.268.8275, doolychamber.com
Ellaville/Schley County Chamber of Commerce 229.937.2262, ellavillega.com

Griffin/Spalding Chamber of Commerce 770.228.8200, griffinchamber.com
Heard County Chamber of Commerce 706.675.0560, heardchamber.com
*LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce 111 Bull St., LaGrange, GA 30240, 706.884.8671, lagrangechamber.com
Macon County Chamber of Commerce 478.472.2391, maconcountygeorgia.org
Marion County Chamber of Commerce 229.649.2842, buenavistaga.org
Pike County Chamber of Commerce 770.567.2029, pikecountygachamber.com
*Pine Mountain Tourism Association and Regional Visitor Information Center 101 E. Broad St., Pine Mountain, GA 31822, 706.663.4000, 800.441.3502, pinemountain.org
Plains Be er Hometown 229.824.5373, plainsgeorgia.com
Senoia Downtown Development Authority 770.727.9173, enjoysenoia.net
Talbot County Chamber of Commerce 706.665.8079, talbotcountychamber.org

Taylor County Chamber of Commerce 478.862.6022, taylorcountycofc.com
Thomaston-Upson County Chamber of Commerce 706.647.9686, thomastongachamber.com
*Warm Springs-Meriwether County Regional Visitor Information Center 1 Broad St., Warm Springs, GA 31830, 706.655.2558, meriwethertourism.com
GEORGIA VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS
Located in President Jimmy Carter's hometown (Plains), Georgia Interstate 85 (West Point) and Interstate 185 (Columbus) gateways; stop here for Georgia travel information.
Columbus 1751 Williams Rd., Columbus, GA 31904, 706.649.7455
Plains 1763 U.S. Hwy. 280, Plains, GA 31780, 229.824.7477
West Point I-85 North, GA/ AL Line West Point, GA 31833, 706.645.3353
*When you're here and need more information, these include a certified Regional Visitor Information Center that have staff trained to help. They can also make recommendations about walking tours, restaurants, and more.

Whitewater Express - Columbus The longest urban whitewater course in the world, located in the heart of Uptown Columbus. Class III to Class IV+ rapids. 1000 Bay Ave., 706-321-4720, 800-676-7238, whitewaterexpress. com/cha ahoochee
Cordele
Cordele State Farmers Market Offers fresh, seasonal produce and is a major shipping point for one of the county's largest cash crops: watermelons. 1901 U.S. Hwy. 41, 229-276-2335, agr.georgia.gov/ cordele-farmers-market.aspx
Georgia Veterans State Park This memorial to U.S. veterans has a military museum with aircra and armored vehicles, golf course, and 8,700-acre lake. 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 W, 855-3304300, 800-459-1230, georgiastateparks.org/georgiaveterans
Lake Blackshear Boating, skiing, trophy fishing, swimming, and other water sports are available at Lake Blackshear. 2459-H U.S. Hwy. 280 W, 229-273-3820, lakeblackshearresort.com

SAM Shortline Excursion Train Travel through southwest Georgia in air-conditioned 1949 vintage cars, stopping to see the sights in Americus and Plains. 105 E. Ninth Ave., 229-276-0755, 877-427-2457, samshortline.com
Grantville
Lone Oak Farms Pick your own blueberries at this family-owned and -operated farm. They also have strawberry and tomato gardens. 7633 Forrest Rd., 678-416-3955, loneoakfarmonline.com
Greenville
Greenville Historic Homes Tour From plantation homes to the legendary Meriwether jail, this tour highlights 26 sites of various architectural styles. Hwy. 27/41, 706-655-3322, 800-337-1927, meriwethertourism.com/historic-sites
Griffin
UGA Research and Education Garden Stroll through 14 gardens, select plants and designs for your own landscape, and take classes on the UGA Griffin Campus. 129 Ellis Rd., 770-228-7288, caes.uga. edu/campus/griffin/garden

LaGrange
Bellevue Historical Home Tour this stately antebellum home, one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the state. 204 Ben Hill St., 706-884-1832, lagrangechamber.com/clientsites/ Bellevue.html
Biblical History Center An interactive museum helping people experience the ancient biblical world, its history and culture. 130 Gordon Commercial Dr., 706-885-0363, biblicalhistorycenter.com
Downtown LaGrange Walking Tour See old homes and buildings in a variety of architectural styles, as well as fashionable shops and charming restaurants. 111 Bull St., 706-884-8671, lagrangechamber. com
Hills & Dales Estate Historic 35-acre estate of textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway Sr. features an Italian villa and formal gardens. 1916 Hills & Dales Dr., 706-882-3242, hillsanddales.org

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LaGrange Art Museum Known as one of Georgia's best regional museums, the LaGrange Art Museum collects contemporary art by emerging and established artists. 112 Lafaye e Sq., 706-882-3267, lagrangeartmuseum.org

Legacy Museum on Main Permanent and temporary history exhibits with focus on the people of Troup County and West Georgia. 136 Main St., 706-884-1828, legacymuseumonmain.org

Hills & Dales Estate,
LaGrange
Manchester
Manchester Railfan Platform The railfan platform provides an excellent view of the north-south and east-west mainlines at this division point and yard. Broad St. Overpass, 706-846-5341, manchester-ga.gov/?s=railfan

Mauk
Five Points Berries Winery This 40-acre farm winery produces a specialty line of 100 percent blueberry wines. Try our tasting kiosk and visit our orchard. 749 Johnson Cemetery Rd., 603-520-0934, fivepointsberries.com
Newnan
Cha ahoochee Bend State Park A haven for paddlers, campers, and anglers, this park boasts miles of river frontage and wooded trails. 425 Bobwhite Way, 770-254-7271, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/chattahoocheebend
Historic Driving Tour of Homes Stop by the Coweta County Visitors Center to pick up the 24-page, self-guided driving tour brochure of the "City of Homes." 200 Court Sq., Ste. B, 770-254-2627, 800-826-9382, explorecoweta.com

McRitchie-Hollis Museum Explore this newly renovated 1937 home and see what life was like during the Great Depression and World War II in the South. 74 Jackson St., 770-251-0207, newnancowetahistoricalsociety.com
Oak Hill Cemetery This historic cemetery is home to 269 Confederate soldiers, Revolutionary War soldiers, and two governors. 96 Jefferson St., 770-2542627, 800-826-9382, coweta. ga.us/Index.aspx?page=1828
Senoia Driving Tour of Homes Includes 24 homes in the National Register Historic District dating from the antebellum and late 19th century period. 200 Court Sq., Ste. B, 770-2542627, 800-826-9382, coweta. ga.us/index.aspx?page=1846
Omaha
Florence Marina State Park This small park on 45,000acre Lake Walter F. George has a marina, fishing pier, boat rental, birding, and fishing. 218 Florence Rd., 229-838-6870, 800-8647275, georgiastateparks.org/ fl orencemarina

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The Official State Culinary Guide

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Pine Mountain
Bu s Mill Farm Fully operational farm with fishing, horseback rides, train rides, water slide, and mini golf course. 2280 Bu s Mill Rd., 706-663-7400, bu smill. farm
Callaway Gardens Enjoy this 6,500-acre awardwinning resort and gardens with bu erflies, golf, fishing, dining, trails, zip lines, and workshops. 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, 706-663-2281, 855-4213035, callawaygardens.com
F.D. Roosevelt State Park Georgia's largest state park is a hiker's and backpacker's haven with more than 40 miles of hiking trails. 2970 GA Hwy. 190, 706-663-4858, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/fdroosevelt
Roosevelt Riding Stables Take a guided horseback ride on trails through picturesque Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. Call for reservations. 1063 Group Camp Rd., 706-628-7463, rooseveltstables.com

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Melons and Rails, Ballfields and Trails
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Come stay and play with us
1,000 Hotel Rooms & 40+ Restaurants Georgia Grown Trails: Hwy 41 & 280 Georgia Veterans State Park & Water Sports Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Historic SAM Shortline Railroad Historic Downtown Cordele & Museum Softball Complex, Golfing, Fishing & Hunting Crisp Motorsports Park (Watermelon Capital Speedway) Cordele State Farmers Market
68th Annual Watermelon Days Festival
JUNE 2-24, 2017

229.273.1668 www.cordelecrispga.com

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Jimmy Carter National
Historic Site, Plains

Wild Animal Safari Take a guided Zebra Bus or drive your own vehicle past bison, giraffes, rhinos, and more at this 500-acre exotic animal park. 1300 Oak Grove Rd., 706-663-8744, 800-367-2751, animalsafari.com/Georgia
Plains
Billy Carter Gas Station Museum The famous South Georgia service station once owned by Billy Carter reflects the former first brother's life. 104 E. Church St., 229-824-5373, plainsgeorgia. com/billys_station.html
Jimmy Carter National Historic Site President Carter's residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters. 300 N. Bond St., 229-824-4104, nps. gov/jica
Richland
Richland Rum Richland Distilling Company Copper pot distillery, cra ing artisan Georgia rum with locally grown sugar cane. Tours and tastings. Groups welcome. 333 E. Broad St., 229-887-3537, richlandrum.com
Senoia
The Touring Dead and Senoia on the Big Screen Walking Tours A two-hour walking tour in historic downtown Senoia to visit locations used during production of The Walking Dead and more. 60 Broad St., Bldg. A, 770-599-0091, georgiatourcompany.com

The Rock
The Rock Ranch An hour south of Atlanta, founded by the late S. True Cathy of Chick-fil-A, the best farm in Georgia for family fun. 5020 Barnesville Hwy., 706-6476374, therockranch.com
Thomaston
Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge Just off U.S. 19 in west central Georgia sits the Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge, built in 1892 and rebuilt in 1997. Allen Rd., Hwy. 80, 706-647-9686, thomastongachamber.com/ auchumpkee-creek-coveredbridge
Vienna
The Georgia Grown Trail: 41 Association, Inc. Follow the trail to family-owned, pick-your-own farms; roadside farm stands; farm-to-table restaurants, and unique lodging. 203 W. Co on St., 229-268-4921, georgiagrowntrail41.com
Warm Springs
Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for Rehabilitation Founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1927, this historic campus offers guided and selfguided historic tours. 6135 Roosevelt Hwy., 706-655-5000, h ps://gvra.georgia.gov/warmsprings/historical-tours
Roosevelt's Li le White House State Historic Site Visit President Franklin D. Roosevelt's vacation home, featuring the portrait he was posing for during his fatal stroke. 401 Li le White House Rd., 706-655-5870, georgiastateparks.org/li lewhitehouse

Warm Springs Vineyard and Winery Visit the tasting room to sample muscadine grape wines and seasonal fruit wines made from locally grown fruit. 7227 Roosevelt Hwy., 706-655-2233, visitgeorgiawineries.com/item/ warm-springs-vineyard-andwinery
Weston
Merri Pecan Company A unique store with pecan products, souvenirs, cookbooks, clean restrooms, inside ATM, gas, diesel, and picnic tables. Hwy. 520, 229-828-6610, 800762-9152, merri -pecan.com
Williamson
Candler Field Museum See biplanes take off and land, and see the replica of the old Atlanta airport as it existed in the 1920s and '30s. 349 Jonathan's Roost Rd., 770-467-8318, peachstateaero.com/museum
Woodbury
Lake Meriwether Enjoy picnics, boating, fishing, camping, and the newly opened disc golf course at picturesque Lake Meriwether. 728 Lake Meriwether Rd., 706-975-3110, meriwethertourism.com
Big Red Oak Covered Bridge The last standing covered bridge built by Horace King, the famous freed slave who became a master bridge builder. Covered Bridge Rd., 706-655-2558, 800-337-1927, meriwethertourism. com/historic-sites
Woodland
Old South Farm Museum & Agricultural Learning Center See tools, equipment, and household goods tracing Southern rural life from the 1800s to the 1960s. Pleasant Valley Rd., 706-975-9136, oldsouthfarm.com

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Hotels & Motels
AMERICUS
Best Western Plus Windsor Hotel 125 W. Lamar St., 229-9241555, windsor-americus.com
Days Inn Americus 1605 E. Lamar St., 229-924-2726, daysinn. com
Hampton Inn 1609 E. Lamar St., 229-924-3890, hamptoninn.com
Motel 6 1007 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., 229-924-3613, motel6. com
Quality Inn 1205 S. Martin Luther King Blvd., 229-924-4431, qualityinn.com
COLUMBUS
Best Western Plus Columbus Fort Benning 4027 Veterans Ct., 706-507-1111, 800-528-1234, bestwestern.com
Budgetel Inn & Suites 3170 Victory Dr., 706-689-6181, budgetel. com
Candlewood Suites Columbus Fort Benning 3389 Victory Dr., 706-683-9900, ihg.com/candlewood
Candlewood Suites ColumbusNortheast 6611 Whi lesey Blvd., 706-940-0900, ihg.com/ candlewood
Columbus Marrio 800 Front Ave., 706-324-1800, 800-4559261, marrio .com
Comfort Inn 3460 Macon Rd., 706-256-3093, 800-424-6423, comfortinn.com
Comfort Suites 5236 Armour Rd., 706-322-6666, 800-228-5150, choicehotels.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1720 Fountain Ct., 706-660-1880, 866-520-3546, countryinns.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Columbus Fort Benning 1664 Rollins Way, 706-256-6390, 800-830-5222, countryinns.com
Courtyard by Marrio 3501 Courtyard Way, 706-323-2323, 800-399-7626, marrio .com
Days Inn Columbus - North Fort Benning 3452 Macon Rd., 706-561-4400, 800-325-2525, daysinn.com
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel 5351 Sidney Simons Blvd., 706-3276868, doubletree3.hilton.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Columbus/Historic District 1024 Veterans Pkwy., 706-320-0007, econolodge.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites at Fort Benning 4483 Victory Dr., 706-682-3803, 800-553-2666, econolodge.com
Extended Stay America - Columbus - Airport 5020 Armour Rd., 706-653-0131, 800-398-7829, extendedstayamerica.com
Extended Stay America Columbus - Bradley Park 1721 Rollins Way, 706-653-9938, 800398-7829, extendedstayamerica. com

Fairfield Inn & Suites 4510 Armour Rd., 706-317-3600, 800228-2800, marrio .com
Hampton Inn Columbus/SouthFort Benning 2870 S. Lumpkin Rd., 706-660-5550, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hampton Inn Columbus Airport 5585 Whitesville Rd., 706-576-5303, hamptoninn3. hilton.com
Hampton Inn Columbus - North 7390 Bear Ln., 706-256-2222, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Columbus Fort Benning 3662 Victory Dr., 706-687-7515, hawthorn.com
Hilton Garden Inn 1500 Bradley Lakes Blvd., 706-660-1000, 800-774-1500, hiltongardeninn3. hilton.com
Holiday Inn Columbus - North I-185 2800 Manchester Expwy., 706-324-0231, 888-465-4329, holidayinn.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus At Northlake 7336 Bear Ln., 706-507-7200, 888-4654329, hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbus - Fort Benning 3901 Victory Dr., 706-507-7080, 888465-4329, hiexpress.com
Home2 Suites by Hilton 1664 Whi lesey Rd., 706-257-6931, home2suites3.hilton.com
Homewood Suites by Hilton Columbus 6614 Whi lesey Blvd., 706-568-3545, homewoodsuites3. hilton.com
Howard Johnson Inn & Suites 1011 Veterans Pkwy., 706-3226641, hojo.com
Hya Place Columbus - North 2974 N. Lake Pkwy., 706-5075000, hya placecolumbusnorth. com
InTown Suites Columbus 6040 Knology Way, 706-561-1795, intownsuites.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Columbus State University 2919 Warm Springs Rd., 706-323-4344, lq.com
La Quinta Inn Columbus Fort Benning 3201 Macon Rd., 706568-1740, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Windham Columbus North 1728 Fountain Ct., 706-653-7004, microtelinn.com
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Columbus/Near Fort Benning 3930 St. Marys Rd., 706685-2305, microtelinn.com
Motel 6 3050 Victory Dr., 706687-7214, 800-899-9841, motel6. com
Motel 6 Columbus Downtown 1325 Veterans Pkwy., 706-3222522, 800-325-2525, motel6.com
Quality Inn 3443 Macon Rd., 706-568-3300, 800-780-7234, choicehotels.com
Residence Inn 2670 Adams Farm Dr., 706-494-0050, 800-331-3131, marrio .com/csgri
Sleep Inn 5100 Armour Rd., 706653-1330, sleepinn.com

SpringHill Suites 5415 Whi lesey Blvd., 706-576-3773, 888-2879400, marrio .com/csgsh
Staybridge Suites Columbus Fort Benning 1678 Whi lesey Rd., 706-507-7700, sbscolumbus.com
Super 8 Columbus Airport 2935 Warm Springs Rd., 706-322-6580, super8.com
TownePlace Suites 4534 Armour Rd., 706-322-3001, marrio .com
Value Place (Victory Drive #1) 1801 Victory Dr., Bldg. 1, 706-6496599, valueplace.com
Value Place (Victory Drive #2) 1801 Victory Dr., Bldg. 2, 706-2233880, valueplace.com
Wingate by Wyndham Columbus/Fort Benning 1711 Rollins Way, 706-225-1000, 800-2281000, wingatehotels.com
CORDELE
Best Western Colonial Inn 1706 E. 16th Ave., 229-273-5420, 800721-3352, bestwesterngeorgia. com
Comfort Inn & Suites 2803 Frontage Rd., 229-273-7117, choicehotels.com
Econo Lodge Cordele 1603 16th Ave., 229-273-0737, choicehotels. com
Fairfield Inn & Suites 2001 16th Ave. E, 229-273-0042, marrio . com
Hampton Inn & Suites 1709 E. 16th Ave., 229-273-7150, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Cordele North 1102 Arc Way Dr., 229-273-8775, 888-465-4329, hiexpress.com
Quality Inn 1601 16th Ave. E, 229-273-2371, 800-228-5150, qualityinn.com
Ramada Inn 2016 16th Ave. E, 229-273-5000, ramada.com
Travelodge 1618 E. 16th Ave., 229273-2456, travelodge.com
GRIFFIN
Baymont Inn & Suites 2007 N. Expressway, 770-229-9900, baymontinns.com
Comfort Inn & Suites 1906 N. Expressway, 770-233-4747, comfortinn.com
Days Inn 1719 N. Expressway, 770229-9797, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites 1616 N. Expressway, 770-227-8400, econolodge.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 1900 N. Expressway, 770-228-9799, 888-465-4329, hiexpress.com
Super 8 2010 N. Expressway, 770228-1393, super8.com
HOGANSVILLE
Garden Inn and Suites 1630 Bass Cross Rd., 706-637-5400, magnusonhotels.com/Garden-InnSuites-Hogansville
LAGRANGE
Baymont Inn & Suites 107 Hoffman Dr., 706-885-9002, baymontinns.com/hotel/70040

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Comfort Inn & Suites 1512 LaFayette Pkwy., 706-8827700, comfortinn.com
Days Inn 2606 Whitesville Rd., 706-882-8881, daysinn. com
Hampton Inn Lagrange near Callaway Gardens 100 Willis Cir., 706-845-1115, hamptoninn3.hilton.com
Holiday Inn Express & Suites 205 Cotton Rd., 706-298-4571, hiexpress.com/lagrangega
La Quinta Inn & Suites LaGrange/I-85 111 Hoffman Dr., 706-812-8000, laquintalagrange.com
Lafayette Garden Inn and Conference Center of LaGrange 1513 Lafayette Pkwy., 706-884-6175, lafayettegardeninn.com
Quality Inn 110 Jameson Dr., 706-882-8700, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn 1601 Lafayette Pkwy., 706-882-9540, 800-7337663, redroof.com
Stay Lodge LaGrange 1610 Whitesville St., 706-884-3127, 800-407-9979, staylodgehotels.com
Super 8 29 Patillo Rd., 706845-9093, super8.com
Wingate by Wyndham 103 Wingate Ter., 706-298-5270, 866-416-0401, wingatehotels. com
MONTEZUMA
Americas Best Value Inn 520 Spaulding Rd., 478-472-4565, americasbestvalueinn.com
NEWNAN
Americas Best Value Inn 1344 Hwy. 29 S, 770-253-8550, 888-315-2378, americasbestvalueinn.com
Best Western Shenandoah Inn 620 Hwy. 34 E, 770-304-9700, 877-455-1244, bestwestern.com
Country Inn & Suites by Carlson 1125 Newnan Crossing Blvd. E, 770-304-8500, 800830-5222, countryinns.com
Hampton Inn Atlanta/ Newnan 50 Hampton Way, 770-253-9922, 800-426-7866, hamptoninn.com
Holiday Inn Express Atlanta SW - Newnan 4 Herring Rd., 770-251-7711, hiexpress.com
La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta South - Newnan 600 Bullsboro Dr., 770-502-8430, 800-753-3757, lq.com
Motel 6 6 Herring Rd., 770-251-2828, 800-899-9841, motel6.com
Quality Inn 40 Lakeside Way, 770-252-1236, 877-4246423, qualityinn.com
Red Roof Inn & Suites 590 Bullsboro Dr., 770-502-8688, redroof.com
SpringHill Suites 1119 Bullsboro Dr., 770-254-8900, 888-287-9400, marriott.com

Stay Lodge 90 Millard Farmer Industrial Blvd., 770-254-0295, staylodgehotels.com
Super 8 Motel 1455 Hwy. 29 S, 770-683-0089, super8.com
TownePlace Suites 4001 McIntosh Pkwy., 770-4008810, marriott.com
PINE MOUNTAIN
The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens 4500 Southern Pine Dr., 706-663-2281, 855421-4424, callawaygardens. com/lodge-and-spa16
Mountain Creek Inn at Callaway Gardens 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, 706-663-2281, 855421-3035, callawaygardens. com?NCK=8554213035
White Columns Motel 524 S. Main Ave., 706-663-2312, 800-722-5083, whitecolumnsmotel.com
THOMASTON
Days Inn 1211 Hwy. 19 N, 706648-9260, daysinn.com
Econo Lodge 1207 Hwy. 19 N, 706-648-2900, econolodge.com
Quality Inn 1010 Hwy. 19 N, 706-648-2232, qualityinn.com
WEST POINT
Americas Best Value Inn 1870 State Rte. 18, 706-643-9922, americasbestvalueinn.com
Resorts, Lodges & Plantations
BUENA VISTA
High Pine Lodge 1546 Mill Pond Rd., 229-649-7395, highpinelodge.com
CORDELE
Georgia Veterans State Park 2459 U.S. Hwy. 280 W, 855-330-4300, 800-4591230, georgiastateparks.org/ georgiaveterans
Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club 2459-H Hwy. 280 W, 229-276-1004, 800-459-1230, lakeblackshearresort.com
PINE MOUNTAIN
Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort 14475 GA Hwy. 18 W, 706-663-2211, pmccresort.com
Mountain Top Inn & Resort 177 Royal Lodge Dr., 706663-4719, 800-533-6376, mountaintopinnga.com
Bed & Breakfasts and Inns
AMERICUS
Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast 504 Rees Park, 229-931-0122, americusgardeninn.com
BUENA VISTA
Sign of the Dove B&B 108 N. Church St., 229-649-3663, 888-690-3663, sign-of-thedove.com

COLUMBUS
Rothschild-Pound House Inn 201 Seventh St., 706-3224075, thepoundhouseinn. com
GRIFFIN
Double Cabins Plantation B&B 3335 Jackson Rd., 404-625-3038, doublecabinsplantation.vinteg.com
H A M I LTO N
Holly House of Hamilton 127 Barnes Mill Rd., 706-6285634, hollyhouseofhamilton. com
HOGANSVILLE
Hogan House at Rosehill B&B 804 E. Main St., 706-415-1874, hoganhouseatrosehillbandb. com
LUTHERSVILLE
Trammell House Bed & Breakfast 10 Park St., 678378-0161, thetrammellhouse. weebly.com
NEWNAN
Casa Bella Bed & Breakfast 51 Temple Ave., 770-755-6750, casabellabb.com
PINE MOUNTAIN
Chipley Murrah Bed & Breakfast 207 W. Harris St., 706-663-9801, 844-213-5799, chipleymurrah.com
PLAINS
Plains Historic Inn 106 Main St., 229-824-4517, plainsinn. net
SENOIA
The Culpepper House 35 Broad St., 770-599-8182, culpepperhouse.com
The Veranda Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn 252 Seavy St., 770-599-3905, verandabandbinn.com
VIENNA
Fruits of Vienna Bed & Breakfast 509 N. Third St., 229-947-3401, fruitsofvienna. com
WARM SPRINGS
Hotel Warm Springs Bed & Breakfast Inn 47 Broad St., 706-655-2114, 800-366-7616, hotelwarmspringsbb.org
Meriwether Country Inn 5675 Spring St., 706-655-9099, meriwetherinn.com
ZEBULON
Elliott Helms House 1722 Chapman Rd., 770-841-9268, pikeguesthouse.com
Condos & Vacation Rentals
NEWNAN
Penny Acres Fully Furnished Living W. Grantville Rd., 770583-9947, pennyacres.com

PINE MOUNTAIN
The Mountain Creek Villas at Callaway Gardens 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, 706-663-2281, 855-421-3035, callawaygardens. com/where-to-stay/mountaincreek-villas
Cabins & Cottages
LAGRANGE
Highland Marina Resort 1000 Seminole Rd., 706-8823437, 866-378-7001, highlandmarina.com
OMAHA
Florence Marina State Park 218 Florence Rd., 229-8386870, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/florencemarina
PINE MOUNTAIN
F.D. Roosevelt State Park 2970 GA Hwy. 190, 706-6634858, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/fdroosevelt
The Southern Pine Cottages at Callaway Gardens 17800 U.S. Hwy. 27, 706-663-2281, 855-421-3035, callawaygardens.com/where-to-stay/ southern-pine-cottages
THOMASTON
Stillmeadows Cabins 150 Roland Rd., 706-646-4908, stillmeadowscabins.com
Campgrounds & RV Parks
AMERICUS
Brickyard Plantation Golf Club & RV Park 1619 U.S. Hwy. 280 E, 229-874-1234, brickyardgolfclub.com
ANDERSONVILLE
Andersonville RV Park 209 W. Church St., 229-924-2558, andersonvillegeorgia.info
ARABI
Southern Gates RV Park & Campground 138 Campsite Rd., 229-273-6464, southerngates.com
COLUMBUS
Lake Pines RV Park & Campground 6404 Garrett Rd., 706-561-9675, lakepines.net
CORDELE
Cordele KOA 373 Rockhouse Rd. E, 229-273-5454, 800-562-0275, koa.com
C U S S E TA
Riverbend Park & Primitive Camping 962 Riverbend Park Rd., 706-989-9911, ugoccc.us/ recreation/riverbend.asp
FRANKLIN
Brush Creek Campground at West Point Lake 1328 Brush Creek Park Rd., 706-675-2267, westpointlake. com/camping/brush-creekcampground/

LAGRANGE
3 Creeks Campground 305 Old Roanoke Rd., 706-8457655, 3creeksentertainment. net
Holiday Campground at West Point Lake 954 Abbotsford Rd., 706-884-6818, sam.usace.army.mil
Pyne Road Park Campground 4481 Roanoke Rd., 706-883-1670, westpointlake. info/poi/campgrounds/pyneroad-park/2986639
Whitetail Ridge Campground at West Point Lake 565 Abbotsford Rd., 706884-8972, sam.usace.army.mil
NEWNAN
Chattahoochee Bend State Park 425 Bobwhite Way, 770-254-7271, 800-864-7275, georgiastateparks.org/chattahoocheebend
OGLETHORPE
Whitewater Creek Park 165 Whitewater Rd., 478-472-8171, maconcountyga.gov/whitewater-creek-park.cfm
PINE MOUNTAIN
Pine Mountain RV Resort 8804 Hamilton Rd., 706-6634329, 866-929-9586, rvcoutdoors.com/pine-mountain
THE ROCK
Conestoga Wagon Camping at Rock Ranch 5020 Barnesville Hwy., 706-6476374, therockranch.com/ conestoga-wagon-camping
THOMASTON
Flint River Outdoor Center 4429 Woodland Rd., 706-6472633, flintriveroutdoorcenter. com
WEST POINT
R. Shaefer Heard Campground at West Point Lake 101 Shaefer Heard Park Rd., 706-645-2404, recreation.gov
WOODBURY
Lake Meriwether 728 Lake Meriwether Rd., 706-975-3110, meriwethertourism.com/to-do
Farm Stays & Guest Ranches
M A R S H A L LV I L L E
Grandeur Farm Equine Retreat 9975 GA Hwy. 127 E, 478-967-2145, grandeurfarms. com
THE ROCK
Farm Stays at The Rock Ranch 5020 Barnesville Hwy., 706-647-6374, therockranch.com/farm-stays

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