FAMILY VACATIONS IN GEORGIA WITH CHILREN -WHAT TO DO IN GEORGIA WITH KIDS
FUN THINGS TO DO ON VACATION WITH KIDS - GEORGIA
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - NORTHERN GEOGIA (For example - Dawsonville, GA - Cartersville, GA - Cleveland , GA )
The Ty Cobb Museum - Professionally designed, the museum features rare photographs and artifacts, including Cobbís 1907 American League batting champion medal. Cobb Theater features stadium-style seating accented by a beautiful mural. A stirring video features the narration of Georgia broadcasting legend Larry Munson and interviews with Atlanta Bravesí star Chipper Jones and ESPN baseball analyst Peter Gammons, along with rare footage and still photographs. The museum also houses the Franklin County Sports Hall of Fame. Charter inductees are Cobb, 1943 A.L. MVP Spud Chandler, Pro Bowl lineman Tony Jones, and All-American quarterback Dee Dowis
Location: 461 Cook Street Royston, GA 30662-3903 Tel: (706) 245-1825  |
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Blue Ridge Scenic Railway - Nestled in the mountains of Georgia in the Chattahoochee National Forest, historic Blue Ridge awaits you and your family. Known for friendly folks and old time atmosphere, it's definitely a place to visit. Blue Ridge has been called the "antique capital" of north west Georgia. Rent a cabin, climb a mountain, hike a trail and ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Location: 241 Depot Street Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Tel: 1-800-934-1898 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gold City Corral & Carriage Service - One Hour, Two Hour & Half Day rides are a great way to satisfy your sense of adventure. Beginners are advised to start off on a gentle One Hour Ride. It's our most tame trip which travels through scenic mountain trails.
Location: 49 Forrest Hills Rd. Dahlonega, GA 30533 Tel: 706-867-9395 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Kangaroo Conservation Center - One of the top 7 "don't miss" attractions in Metro Atlanta (Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 9, 2001). Located in the foothills of the Southern Appalachian Mountains in Dawsonville, Georgia, our wildlife park offers education and adventure for ages 8 to adult! The guided tour includes a ride-thru the Georgia "Outback" to view kangaroos in natural habitats and a show various adorable Aussie animals up close.
Location: 222 Bailey-Waters Rd. Dawsonville, GA 30534 Tel: 706-265-6100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cool River Tubing Co. - Take a river tubing trip down the scenic Chattahoochee, or play all day on our wonderful waterslide.
Location: 590 Edelweiss Strasse P.O. Box 817 Helen, GA 30545 Tel: (706) 878 2665 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thunder Road USA -Georgia’s Official Racing Hall - Thunder Road USA is an incredible state of the art motorsports attraction.
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Rose Lawn Museum - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, this beautifully restored Victorian mansion, now owned by Bartow County and operated as a house museum, was once the home of nationally renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, for whom Nashville's Union Gospel Tabernacle (Ryman Auditorium) was built. In 1978, following a drive by local citizens to save Rose Lawn, the home was purchased by Bartow County and developed into a museum to house the writings and memorabilia of Sam Jones and Rebecca Latimer Felton, another Bartow Countian distinguished for her role in history as the first woman to serve in the U.S. Senate.
Location: 224 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA 30120 Tel: 770.387.5162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BabyLand General Hospital - Birthplace of the original Cabbage Patch Kids, Housed in the former Neal Clinic (circa 1900 )BabyLand General Hospital welcomes over a quarter of a million visitors each year. Some babies born in the late 70’s and early 80’s are on display in the father’s waiting room. Lunch in the cafeteria is always a treat for the kids.
Location: P.O. Box 714. Cleveland, GA 30528 Tel: 706-865-2171 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gold'n Gem Grubbin - Gold 'n Gem Grubbin, North Georgia's only commercially operating Gold Mine was formerly a productive part of the Loud Mine. It is said that prior to the Civil War, the Loud Mine supplied two of the seven million dollars of minted gold bullion coins at the nearby Dahlonega Mint. At the time, the Dahlonega Mint was the only branch mint for the United States.
Location: 75 Gold Nugget Lane Cleveland, GA 30528 Tel: (706) 865-5454 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funky Chicken Art Project - The Funky Chicken Art Project started off being a dilapidated chicken house out in the middle of nowhere. In January, 1995, transformation began to turn it into an art gallery and an outdoor sculpture garden for whimsical, contemporary, and quality works of art.
Location: 1538 Wesley Chapel Road Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 Tel: (706) 864-3938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weinman Mineral Museum - The mission of the Weinman Mineral Museum is to educate and inspire a diverse audience of students, enthusiasts and visitors about geology with an emphasis on Georgia, by providing unique experiences through exhibits, programs, special events and outreach in an engaging and fun environment.
Location: P.O. Box 3663 Cartersville, Georgia 30120 Tel: (770) 386-0576 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
The APEX Museum - Visit the Yates and Milton Drug Store, one of Atlanta's first Black owned businesses. Hear the stories of early African American pioneers in Atlanta. Learn about the powerful Black Families that helped to make Atlanta great. See things from an era gone, and items that have transcended through time.
Location: 135 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30303 Tel: (404) 523-APEX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CNN Studio Tour - The tour offers a dramatic look at the history of the CNN News Group Networks, their coverage of the events that shape our world and state-of-the art studios responsible for bringing the news to over one billion people around the globe.
Location: Tel: (404) 827-2300 or 877-4CNNTOUR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Piedmont Park - Piedmont Park is the oldest park in the Atlanta metro region. Piedmont Park's grounds were part of the Battle at Peachtree Creek during the Civil War, at the time of General Sherman’s attack on Atlanta.
Location: P.O. Box 7795 Atlanta, GA 30357-0795 Tel: 404.875.7275 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Zoo Atlanta - Zoo Atlanta is a private nonprofit wildlife park and zoological trust empowered to exhibit, interpret, study, and care for wildlife in superior environments.
Location: 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stone Mountain Park - Located on 3,300 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Amazing adventures await as you discover interactive children's attractions. Plus you'll not want to miss such fun annual events as the Yellow Daisy Festival or the Indian Pow Wow.
Location: Atlanta. Tel: 770-498-5690 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Margaret Mitchell House and Museum - The docent-led tour is a one to one and a half-hour experience with exclusive photographs and archival exhibits that begin to tell the story of Margaret Mitchell beyond Gone With The Wind. The tour starts at Visitors' Center with "Before Scarlett: The Writings of Margaret Mitchell". The tour continues into the house, through her apartment where she wrote Gone With The Wind and finally to the NEW Gone With The Wind Movie Museum.
Location: 990 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309 Tel: (404) 249-7015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chattahoochee Nature Center - Chattahoochee Nature Center is a pristine refuge located along the Chattahoochee River. The center is a place where hawks swoop, turtles sunbathe on submerged logs, and cattails sway along the quiet riverbank. Here, nature sets the pace for your learning expedition.
Location: 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell GA 30075 Tel: 770 992 2055 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta - The mission of Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is to create environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups.
Location: 275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30313-1827 Tel:404.659.KIDS (5437) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
High Museum of Art - The High Museum of Art is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. The Museum is located in the Meier-designed main facility in Atlanta's Midtown arts and business district. High's collections include African art, American art, decorative arts, European art, folk art, modern and contemporary art, and photography. Today the High welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors annually, boasts a collection of over 11,000 works of art, and serves a membership of more than 40,000 households, the eighth largest museum membership in the country.
Location: 1280 Peachtree Street, NE Atlanta, Georgia 30309 Tel: 404-733-4400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Atlanta Preservation Center Walking tour - The Atlanta Preservation Center is the city’s only independent advocate for historic buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes. Founded in 1980, the nonprofit organization has worked with government, business and community leaders to preserve more than 100 endangered residential and commercial structures and neighborhoods. Its advocacy and education programs have made preservation come alive for thousands of area residents.
Location: 327 St. Paul Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30312 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Centennial Olympic Park - Centennial Olympic Park - downtown Atlanta's gathering place and lasting legacy to the 1996 Olympic Games! The Park boasts a variety of free, fun-filled, family entertainment throughout the year, including a mid-day, evening and weekend concert series, Family Fun Days, a spectacular Fourth of July Celebration, a Holiday in Lights festival complete with an ice skating rink, unforgettable fountain shows and much more!
Location: 265 Park Ave West N.W. Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591 Tel: 404.222.PARK (7275) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Andretti Speed Lab - In November of 2004, racing champions Mario, Michael and John Andretti purchased what had been known as the Andretti Speed Lab in Roswell, Georgia. The famed family made over $1 million in renovations that extensively improved the entertainment facility, provides an enhanced experience for all visitors, and permeates the Andretti touch and feel. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games opened to the public in March of 2005.
Location: 11000 Alpharetta Highway Roswell, Georgia 30076 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Autrey Mill Nature Preserve - The nature preserve's 1.5 miles of hiking trails wind past a scenic creek with rocky shoals, numerous spring seeps, picturesque cliffs, mature trees, wildflowers, native plants, considerable animal life and old cotton plantation buildings from the late 1800's.
Location: 9770 Autrey Mill Road, Alpharetta. (770) 360-8844 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - CENTRAL GEORGIA (For example - Savannah, GA - St Mary's, GA - St Augusta, GA)
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Old Savannah Tours & Transportation - Old Savannah tours is the only locally owned and operated Trolley Tour Company in Savannah. For over 25 years we have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city. We look forward to providing you with the most stress free, informative experience possible. Our guides pride themselves with their knowledge and experience. A complete professionally guided tour of one of the largest Urban National Historic Landmarks in the United States. Transporting you through more than two and a half centuries of history, see Savannah as the early colonists saw it - - Ride along cobblestone paved streets beneath moss-draped oaks and experience the "Old South" with its stately mansions, beautiful squares, romantic riverfront and abundance of artifacts. Take a comprehensive look at Savannah's fascinating past including "Book" highlights and lots of fun tidbits. Our newest and most popular tour is the "Paula Deen Tour."
Location: 41 Wahlstrom Road Savannah, Ga. 31401 Tel: (800) 517-9007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary - Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary was named in recognition of Milton "Sam" Gray, who studied the area in the 1960's as a biological collector and curator at the University of Georgia Marine Institute on Sapelo Island, GA. The near-shore hard-bottom reef off the coast of Sapelo Island was recognized by Sam Gray in 1961 in connection with his extensive biological surveys of the ocean floor off the Georgia coast. Collections made during the surveys are under the protective supervision of the University of Georgia Natural History Museum and maintained as the “Gray’s Reef Collection.” In 1974, Jesse Hunt, a graduate student working under Jim Henry was the first scientist to study the reef. He proposed the name “Gray’s Reef” for this live-bottom habitat to commemorate Sam’s valuable contribution to the understanding of offshore habitats and marine organisms, especially those of the near-shore continental shelf of Georgia.
Location: 10 Ocean Science Circle Savannah, GA 31411 Tel: (912) 598-2345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum - Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, founded in 1966, exhibits ship models, paintings and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Museum's Collection is housed in the elegant home built for William Scarbrough, one of the principal owners of the Steamship Savannah and president of the Savannah Steamship Company.
Location: 41 M.L. King Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia 31401 Tel: (912) 232-1511 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coastal Encounters Nature Center - An environmental education program offering guided, hands-on explorations, marine biology lab studies, nature art workshops and more! Or, visit the Center for a FREE tour of the art room and lab featuring a large, saltwater touch tank and aquariums full of a variety of local critters!
Location: Tel: (912) 638-0221 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
St. Mary's Submarine Museum - Located in historic downtown St Marys, GA, the museum is a great place to learn about the "Silent Service". A wide variety of Submarine artifacts, memorabilia and information are available for viewing, and you can checkout the beautiful St Marys waterfront thru a real periscope.
Location: 102 St. Marys Street West Saint Marys, Ga. 31558-4945 Tel: (912)882-ASUB (2782) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
King-Tisdell Cottage - The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation manages the Beach Institute African American Culture Center, the King-Tisdell Cottage and the Negro Heritage Trail Tour: An African American Journey.
Location: Beach Institute 502 E. Harris Street Savannah , GA 31401 Tel: (912) 234-8000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Savannah History Museum - The Savannah History Museum is housed in the old Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, a National Historic Landmark built in the 1850s and 1860s. The railway used the building until 1972. In 1984, a historical attraction called The Great Savannah Exposition opened in the building. The Coastal Heritage Society took over operation of the successor to the Exposition, the Savannah History Museum, in 1990. The museum is now home to more than 10,000 artifacts-- the largest collection of artifacts in the entire coastal community. The Savannah History Museum showcases the city’s history from its founding in 1733 to the present day.
Location: Tel: 912.651.6825 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Morris Museum of Art - The first museum in the country dedicated to celebrating and exploring the art and artists of the South, the Morris Museum of Art has a permanent collection of some 2,500 paintings and works on paper. Nearly 1,900 of these works make up the Southern Collection, a broad-based survey collection, encompassing a history of painting in the South and ranging from delicate watercolors by eighteenth century nature artists, to vibrant works by some of today's best-known Southern artists. Here is a list of these works with basic, descriptive information. Masterworks from the permanent collection are showcased in a series of galleries devoted to various time periods, themes, or art movements. The tour begins with antebellum portraits displayed in an elegant setting and continues through Civil War art, the African American image in Southern painting, the Southern still life, Southern impressionism, twentieth-century painting, Southern landscapes, and contemporary art.
Location: 1 Tenth St. Augusta Georgia 30901 Tel: 706 724 7501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ezekiel Harris House - The Ezekiel Harris House, circa 1797, is a reminder of the days when tobacco was the primary cash crop in Georgia . Following the Revolutionary War, the area which now includes Wilkes, Elbert, Franklin, Lincoln, Warren, Oglethorpe and Greene counties was opened for settlement. Liberal land grants and rich soil attracted tobacco planters who had depleted their farmlands in Virginia and North Carolina by planting tobacco year after year. Towns sprang up around the tobacco inspection stations and warehouses.
Location: 1840 Broad St, Augusta 30904. Tel: 706-724-0436 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Augusta Canal - Explore the nation's only industrial power canal still in use for its original purpose. Built in 1845 to harness the water and power of the Savannah River, the Augusta Canal offers history, recreation and unique experiences along its 8.5 miles of towpath and waterway. Enjoy the Augusta Canal on foot, by bicycle, canoe or kayak. Fish from the banks, watch for wildlife or relax on a guided tour aboard a replica canal cargo boat.
Location: P.O. Box 2367 Augusta, GA 30903-2367 Tel: (706) 823-0440 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art - The Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art, built in 1818 by Augusta Mayor and US Senator, Nicholas Ware, this flamboyant Federal-Style mansion is home to Art school and gallery.
Location: 506 Telfair Street Augusta, GA 30901 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia Music Hall of Fame - The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the state's official music museum, is located in Macon, the city where artists like Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band launched their careers.The 43,000 square foot facility features permanent and changing exhibits that include music, video, memorabilia, instruments, performance costumes and more. Over 450 artists are represented in the exhibits. he Music Factory Children's Wing encourages children to explore the world of music through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities. The Zell Miller Center for Georgia Music Studies houses the museum's library and archives. Educational programs include guided and speciality tours, workshops and lectures.
Location: 200 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd Macon, GA 31201 Tel: 478-751-3334 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starcadia - A six acre entertainment park for the entire family. Batting cages, bumper boats, three go-cart tracks, 18-hole miniature golf course, rock climbing wall, trampoline-bungee jump, kiddie swing and pavilion area for picnics are the outside attractions. The inside attractions are arcade games, redemption center, snack bar, a ""soft play area"" for our younger guests and party rooms.
Location: 150 Starcadia Circle Macon, GA 31210 Tel: (478) 475-9880 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tubman Museum - Over the years, the Museum has taken on a leadership role in community involvement. From the Tubman Children in the Arts Classes to the Pan African Festival of Georgia, the Tubman partners with the community to fulfill its mission: the education of all people about African American art, history and culture. The Museum is committed to educating people in innovative and important ways. Over 65,000 guests from all over the world visit the Museum each year to discover, learn and experience the saga of resilience and rejoicing of Africans in America.
Location: 340 Walnut Street Macon, Georgia 31201 Tel: (478) 743-8544 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
American Camellia Society - The American Camellia Society celebrated its 55th Anniversary in 2000. The society was founded in Macon, Georgia, following a conceptual meeting the previous year in Savannah, Georgia. From a humble start with headquarters in a two-room laboratory on the University Campus at Gainesville, Florida, the society moved to donated space at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station at Tifton, Georgia. In 1968, through a generous gift of 160 acres by the late Dr. Dave Strother, the Society moved to the location it now occupies, at Massee Lane Gardens in Fort Valley, Georgia. Since 1968, gifts to the Society have made possible a headquarters building, a library filled with the finest collection of camellia literature in the world, a residence for the garden's horticulturist, a large landscaped greenhouse, a small research greenhouse, the Scheibert Rose Garden, the Abendroth Japanese Garden, the Helen Teeter Garden, the Stevens-Taylor Gallery, the Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Museum and Educational Building.
Location: 100 Massee Lane Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 Tel: (478) 967-2358 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Museum of Arts and Sciences - THE MUSEUM serves a regional audience of all ages and many interests. It is a community resource for life long learning and enrichment which seeks to engage its visitors, to evoke wonder, stimulate curiosity, and open minds to new worlds of discovery.
Location: 4182 Forsyth Road Macon, GA 31210 Tel: (478) 477-3232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Columbus Museum - The second-largest art museum in Georgia and one of the largest in the Southeast, the Columbus Museum welcomes visitors from all over the world - free of charge! The Museum is particularly known for its concentration on American art and the history of the Chattahoochee River Valley. In addition to its 15 permanent collection and traveling exhibition galleries of fine and decorative art, the Museum offers visitors the chance to investigate a kaleidoscope of color and texture in Transformations, a hands-on discovery gallery.
Location: 1251 Wynnton Road Columbus, GA 31906 Tel: 706.649.0713 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coca-Cola Space Science Center - Mission of the Coca Cola Space Science Center To make science, mathematics, and technology accessible to ALL students, regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, or gender while improving teaching and student assessment in these areas.
Location: 701 Front Avenue Columbus, GA, 31901 Tel: 706.649.1470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Port Columbus Civil War Naval Center - Visit the original Confederate warships in the collection, some of the rarest and most significant Civil War artifacts in the nation, and reconstructed ships in which the visitor can feel how it must have been to live and work.
Location: 1002 Victory Drive P O Box 1022, Columbus GA 31902 Te: 706 327 9798 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Springer Opera House - The spectacular Springer Opera House the State Theatre of Georgia and a leading Southern cultural institution for 131 years. As you stroll from the gaslit street into the splendid Edwardian Grand Lobby, you can easily imagine the Nineteenth Century merchants, tradesmen, farmers, steamboat passengers and arts patrons streaming into the theatre eager to catch their first glimpse of Oscar Wilde, Ma Rainey or Lillie Langtry.
Location: 103 Tenth Street Columbus, Georgia 31901 Tel: (706) 324-5714 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Infantry Museum - The National Infantry Museum, established at the Home of the U.S. Infantry in 1959, has just one mission: to honor the infantryman and his more than two centuries of proud service to the nation. The museum offers visitors 30,000 square feet of exhibit space within an impressive historic masonry building that features large, well-lighted, carpeted galleries. The building, which is climate controlled, is accessible to those using wheelchairs. An elevator serves all four floors of the museum.
Location: Tel: (706) 545-2958. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUN & ENTERTAINMENT VACATIONS - SOUTHERN GEORGIA (For example - Thomasville, GA - Brunswick, GA - Albany, GA )
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Dauset Trails Nature Center - See the Animals. Walk the AnimalTrail and find hawks, owls, raccoons, bison, bobcats and more! Visit the "Wonder Room" - where you will find alligators, turtles, sssnakes and more behind the visitor's center. See farm animals at barnyard exhibit. Feed big bream, catfish, turtles, ducks and seasonal Canada geese from a bridge. Picnic on tables overlooking a scenic lake and woods. Hike and Bike 17+ miles of multi-skill level trails through rocky, hilly woods, terraces, bottomlands and creeks. Great for bird-watching!
Location: 360 Mt. Vernon Rd. Jackson, GA 30233 Tel: (770) 775-6798 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Georgia Museum of Art - American painting is the focus of the Georgia Museum of Art's collection. The collection is especially strong in early 20th-century paintings with important works by, among others, Impressionists, Ashcan School artists and early Modernists.
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Museum of Aviation - Visitors to Warner Robins will discover the "Crown Jewel" of Middle Georgia -- the Museum of Aviation, now the second largest museum in the United States Air Force. Displaying 93 aircraft and hundreds of exhibits on a beautiful 51 acre site, the museum has grown into a significant exhibit, education and cultural center drawing more than 700,000 visitors a year.
Location: Russell Parkway & GA Hwy. 247 Warner Robins, GA Tel: 478-926-6870 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Science Center's Fort Discovery - Fort Discovery, The National Science Center's incredible, interactive environment on Augusta's scenic Riverwalk, invites you to grasp, to learn, and to experience the technologies involved with communications, electronics, automation, and computers. Immerse yourself in the wonders of science through live demonstrations, virtual realities, and hands-on exhibits.
Location: One 7th Street, Augusta, Georgia 30901 Tel: 800-325-5445 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Durhamtown Plantation Sportsman's Resort - Enjoy over 7,000 acres of wilderness and wildlife. Hunting, fishing, golfing, swimming, and a variety of other outdoor activities. The facility also offers over 50 miles of trails for your horses and atvs to ride on.
Location: 2350 Randolph Church Road Union Point, Georgia 30669 Tel:(706) 486-4603 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wild Adventures - Attractions include wild and exotic animals, amusement rides, and a variety of educational shows and concerts. The park's attractions are focused on the family and feature activities that are fun for both old and young alike.
Location: 3766 Old Clyattville Road Valdosta, GA 31601 Tel: (229) 219-7080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Swamp Gravy - Year after year, Swamp Gravy, the Official Folk Life Play of Georgia, produces plays that delight audiences of all ages and all backgrounds. While definitely steeped in Southern tradition, Swamp Gravy presents stories of universal appeal… stories about life and death, about family, about community. Each performance is a crowd-pleasing blend of comedy, drama, and music with a cast and crew of over 100 people who transform southern life into unforgettable theatre.
Location: P.O. Box 567 Colquitt, Georgia 39837 Tel: 229.758.5450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Thronateeska Heritage Center - Established in 1974, Thronateeska Heritage Foundation is dedicated to telling the human story of Albany and Southwest Georgia. Located in historic downtown Albany, the Foundation is composed of three major parts referred to as Thronateeska Heritage Center: The Museum of History, The Wetherbee Planetarium, The Science Discovery Center. The Foundation also provides public rental space in the Chautauqua Room and the Fryer-Merritt House.
Location: 100 W. Roosevelt Avenue Albany, Georgia 31701 Tel: (229) 432-6955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Westville - Westville is a living history museum which depicts an 1850 west Georgia village... You may have seen pictures of little towns like Westville. They dotted the 1850s countryside in the southern United States. Westville has over thirty authentically furnished pre-Civil War buildings: Homes, Stores, Workshops, Churches, Courthouse, School
Location: Westville PO Box 1850 Lumpkin, GA 31815 Tel: (229) 838-6310 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Butts Mill Farm - Butts Mill Farm has it all. History, Beauty and wholesome family fun. At Butts Mill Farm you'll enjoy world class miniature golf. A 34ft. inflatable tiger slide, water slide, horseback riding and hay rides... That's just a few of the over 20 activities you can do daily. So plan your visit today and enjoy the excitement of the events and the charm of the Farm.
Location: 2280 Butts Mill Road; P.O. Box 1600 Pine Mountain, Georgia 31822 Tel: 706-663-7400 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pebble Hill Plantation - Established in the l820's as a working plantation, Pebble Hill was purchased by the Hanna family in l896 and became their winter home. The Main House is beautifully furnished with antiques, sporting art, and Audubon prints. On the grounds one may stroll through the large stable complex and visit the carriage house and garage where antique vehicles are displayed.
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Wild Animal Safari - The owners of this magnificent 500-acre park are Ron and Vivian Snider. The Sniders, along with their son's and grandchildren invite you to journey through their jungle of spellbinding animals who have come from as far away as Africa, India, Australia, Europe, South America and the North Pole as well as from North America.
Location: 1300 Oak Grove Road - Pine Mountain, GA 31822 Tel: 1-800-367-2751 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Callaway Gardens - Callaway® is an award-winning, 14,000-acre gardens, resort and preserve nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in Pine Mountain, Georgia. In addition to three types of accommodations, a choice of restaurants and plenty of shopping, guests at this family-friendly getaway enjoy lots to see and do. The Virginia Hand Callaway Discovery Center, Birds of Prey shows, Cecil B. Day Butterfly Center, John A. Sibley Horticultural Center, Mr. Cason's Vegetable Garden, Callaway Brothers Azalea Bowl, Overlook Garden and miles of nature trails showcase the beauty of nature.
Location: PO Box 2000, Pine Mountain, GA 31822-2000 Tel: 1-800-CALLAWAY (225-5292) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lapham-Patterson House - The Lapham-Patterson House is a monument to the imagination, creative engineering and craftsmanship of the Victorian Era. Fishscale shingles, oriental-style porch decorations, long-leaf pine inlaid floors, and a remarkable double-flue chimney with a walk-through stairway and cantilevered balcony exemplify the quality and skill of its Victorian creators. Due to its outstanding architectural significance, the Lapham-Patterson House was named a National Historic Landmark in 1975.
Location: 626 N Dawson St Thomasville, GA 31792 Thomas County Tel: (229) 225--4004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pebble Hill Plantation - With its relaxed order and sense of timelessness, Pebble Hill puts everyone immediately at ease and invites closer inspection of the plantation and its former occupants. Gracious and vital with the South's rich traditions, Pebble Hill is a home rich in both art and history. Wander the grounds where pines and magnolias throw long shadows across lush green lawns and gardens. A stroll through the extensive and beautiful grounds always leads to the stable complex, where their intriguing serpentine walls showcase a collection of antique carriages. The overall impression one receives from this remarkable plantation is more felt than defined.
Location: P.O. Box 830 Thomasville, GA 31799 Tel: 229-226-2344 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Birdsong Nature Center - Meandering throughout Birdsong's lands are 12-miles of nature trail well suited for casual hiking. The varied woodland, wetland and old-field habitats support a diversity of wildlife, and offer an ideal setting for observing and enjoying the quiet, ongoing beauty found in our natural communities.
Location: 2106 Meridian Rd Thomasville, GA 31792 Tel: (229) 377-4408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
James Oglethorpe Monument - In 1930. this 38-foot marble monument was erected atop Mount Oglethorpe in Pickens County as an early celebration of the 1933 bicentennial of Georgia. Eventually, lightning, weather, and vandals had caused severe damage to the monument. In the late 1990s, it was removed to Jasper and work began on its restoration. In 1999, the monument was re-erected on Main St. across from the Old Pickens County Jail. In 2001, a historical marker about the monument was erected near its base. The monument has no text, though at the base of the shaft is a bust of James Oglethorpe, the state seal, and a map of Georgia.
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Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site - The culture of a forgotten empire comes alive at this historic rice plantation along the Altamaha River. Visitors can walk beneath live oak to the antebellum home furnished with fine antiques, then gaze from the porch past magnolias and camellias to the marsh where rice once flourished. The museum features fine silver, a model of a working rice plantation, and a slide show about the life of planters and slaves. Around 1807, William Brailsford of Charleston began carving a rice plantation from the virgin cypress swamps along the Altamaha River. His son-in-law, James M. Troup, acquired additional land along the river. By the time Troup passed away, he owned 7,300 acres of land, 357 slaves, and several homes.
Location: 5556 U.S. Highway 17 North Brunswick, Georgia 31525 Tel: (912) 264-7333
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