Discover Georgia's NE Mountains ADA Accessible Indoor Places to Visit - There are plenty of fun indoor places throughout this travel region. Visit the Barrow County Museum, Elberton Granite Museum, Bowen Center for Arts, George Coleman Planetarium, The Mauldin House and more. Stay and Play in GA!
Museums
Banks County Historic Courthouse / Historical Society Museum - One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon-Fri 1-4 pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 06-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, GA 30547
Barrow County Museum - Among the rooms of the museum, see jail cells, exhibits of Senator Richard B. Russell, county history and the nearby Fort Yargo. Open: Mon-Fri 1-4 pm. Free admission. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Phone: 770-307-1183 – Address: 94 E. Athens St., Winder, GA 30680
Braselton Heritage Museum and Visitors Center - Displays items important to Braselton's history, as well as thi history and heritage of the surrounding area. Call for hours and fees. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-654-3915 - Address: 65 Frances St., Braselton, GA
Crawford W. Long Museum - Dr. Crawford W Long preformed the first painless surgery here by administering a small dose of ether. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Call for groups and fees. Phone: 706-367-5307 - Address: 28 College St., Jefferson, GA 30549
Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site - Learn about our nation's first gold rush in the oldest courthouse in GA. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours & fees. Phone: 706-864-2257 Address: 1 Public Square, Dahlonega GA
Elberton Granite Museum and Exhibit- In the three stories of self-guided exhibits are educational displays of antique granite-working tools used in the quarry, as well as other artifacts. Open: Mon.-Sat. 2-5p.m. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-283-2551 – Address: One Granite Plaza, Elberton, GA 30635
Foxfire Museum and Heritage Center - Shows the culture of the Appalachian regon and the resilience of the early inhabitants. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 706-746-5828 - Address: 210 Foxfire Lane, Mountain City, GA 30562
Georgia Racing Hall of Fame - View Exhibits about Georgia's auto-racing giants. Free admission, however, donations are accepted.Hours: Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm, Sat 10amn to 2pm, Sun 12-4pm. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-265-3256 - Address: 415 Hwy. 53 E. Dawsonville, GA
Hart County Historical Museum is located in the Teasley-Holland House, and is an excellent source of county historical information. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm. Free admission.Phone: 706-376-6330 – Address: 31 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643
Johnny Mize Athletic Center and Museum - Named for Baseball Hall of Famer and former Piedont player Johnny Mize, the museum features memorabilia from his career. Free admission. Open: daily 6 am - 10 pm.Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Phone: 706-776-0147 – Address: 280 Laurel Ave., Demorest, GA 30535
Loudermilk Boarding House Museum - A permanent display on the third floor is owner Joni Mabe's "Panoramic Encyclopedia of Everything Elvis." Amenities: parking and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Fri-Sat 10 am - 5 pm. $5 admission, children under 6 are free. Phone: 706-778-3002 - Address: 271 Foreacre St., Cornelia, GA 30531
Misty Moutain Train Museum is a 4000-foot model train layout and is privately owned O-gauge collectoin in the U.S. Tours. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open May-Dec on Wed, Fri and Sat at 2 pm. $3 donations accepted. Phone: 706-745-9819 - Address: 4381 Misty Mountain Lane, off Town Creek Rd, Blairsville, GA
Tallulah Falls School Museum - Displays include photos, paintings, and artifacts that reflect the history of Tallulah Falls School. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours. Free admission. Phone: 706-754-0400 extn. 3530 - Address: P. O. Box 10, Tallulah Falls, GA 30573
Ty Cobb Museum - Little-known facts, memorabilia , rare films and photographs, and personal belongings of Ty Cobb. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 9 pm, and Sat 10 am - 9 pm. Call for groups and fees. Phone: 706-245-1825 - Address: 461 Cook St., Royston, GA 30662
Art Galleries & Pottery Studios
Artworks Artisan Centre - Demonstrations and displays of decorative and functional art by more than 45 artists and craftsmen. Hours: Mon - Sat 10am to 5pm. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-896-0932 - Address: 308 Big Sky Drive, Hiawassee, GA
Bowen Center for the Arts stages year-round exhibits and performances by Georgia artist. Open: Tue.-Fri. 10 am - 4 pm, Sat. 12-4 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 706-216-2787 – Address: 334 GA Hwy 9 N., Dawsonville, GA 30534
Brenau University Permanent Art Collection has more than 1,000 pieces of original art grace the campus. Find sculpture and painting in a variety of media. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. (Thurs. until 6p.m.), Sun. 2-5 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 770-534-6263 – Address: 500 Washington St., Gainesville, GA 30501
Crocker Pottery-Georgia Folk Pottery Center - True Georgia folk potters turn and burn their beautiful wares. See a continuous exhibit of pottery, including Meaders and others’ work. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-869-3160 – Address: 6345 W. County Line Rd., Lula, GA 30554
Peckerwood Pottery - Potter's studio and shop. Watch local potters design, throw, glaze and sell handmade pottery. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-869-3894 - Address: 4750 Gillsville Hwy., Gillsville, GA
Quinlan Visual Arts Center is home to world-class exhibits and workshops, as well as a wide variety of classes. Open: Mon - Fri at 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 770-536-2575 – Address: 514 Green St., Gainesville, GA 30501
The Arts Center- View regional and national fine arts and crafts at this center. Open: Thurs.-Sat. 1-5:30p.m. and appt. Free admission, but $1 donation suggested.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-377-2040 – Address: 338 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643
The Willows Pottery is a working studio featuring decortive, functional stoneware pottery. All pottery is made either on-site or by local crafts people. Demonstrations given daily. Call for hours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-878-1344 - Address: 7275 S Main St., Helen, GA
Turpin Pottery - Working otters studio with display and shop. Demonstrations upon request. Hours: Mon-Thurs. 8am to 5pma, Fri-Sun by appointment. Amenities: Parking, & Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-677-1528 - Address: 2500 US Hwy. 441, Homer, GA
Planetariums
George Coleman Planetariumhas regularly scheduled shows each Friday while school is in session. School and special shows available by appt. A sky viewing will be held after each show. Open: Friday at 8 to 9 pm. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-864-1471 - Located at North Georgia College & State University, Sunset Dr., Dahlonega, GA 30597
Rollins Planetarium - Enjoy free public shows at one of the largest planetariums in the state. Arrive early; seating is limited. Open: Call for schedule. Fri. 8p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.Phone: 706-379-5195 and 800-241-3754 - Address: 1 College St, Young Harris, GA 30582
Historic Sites
Historic Sites & Historical Societies - Banks County Historic Courthouse / Historical Society Museum - One of the oldest courthouses in Georgia, it houses a local museum, which features art, WWII memorabilia and historic records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-677-2108 - toll-free 800-638-5004 - Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd, Homer, GA
The Mauldin House - This 19th-century restored Victorian cottage sits next to a millinery shop and the 1822 Big Holly Cabin. Open: Tue.- Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-754-2296 – Address: 458 Jefferson St., Clarkesville, GA 30523
The Smith House Mine - View the newly discovered mine shaft located underneath the Smith House, and see some of its artifacts. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, food and party facilities. Open during the restaurant hours. Phone: 706-867-7000 or toll free 800-852-9577 - Address: 84 S Chestatee St., Dahlonega, GA
Miscellaneous Indoor Places
Babyland General Hospital - Witness the "birth" of a Cabbage Patch Kid in the new Babyland General Hospital, a historic Greek Revival-style Southern home. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and party facilities. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am tp 5pm, Sun 10am to 5pm. Free Admission. Phone: 706-865-2171 - Address: 300 N.O.K. Drive, Cleveland GA
