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| Outdoor Places To Visit |
| Public Fishing Areas and Lakes |
Lake Lewis in Berrien County
Size: 1200 acres Fish: Anglers may catch catfish, bass, bluegill and crappie.
Lake Facilities: A boat ramp and handicap accessible facilities are available. A restaurant is open Thursday through Saturday.
Fee: Daily entrance and boat launching fee Open: All year from daylight to dark.No swimming or camping allowed.
Contact Information
Owner: Private Phone: 912-364-3131
Address: Route 3, Box 2010, Nashville, GA 31639
Directions: 4 miles east of Nashville on south side of GA Hwy 76 at the nine mile marker |
| Lake Walter F. George/ US Army Corps of Engineers and Visitors Center offers boating, fishing, skiing and camping. Visitors center open Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9:30a.m.-6p.m. Weekends during summer. Call for tours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-768-2516 and 866-772-9542 - Address: Off GA Hwy 39, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 - Visit Lake Walter F. George |
Paradise Public Fishing Area in Berrien County
Size: 75 lakes, 525 acres total Fish: Channel catfish, bass, crappie and bream can be caught.
Lake Facilities: Boat ramps, tent camping, picnic tables, restrooms, accessible to persons with disabilities. Boat ramps are located on some lakes.
Fee: Anglers 16 or older must have: a state fishing license plus WMA stamp; honorary fishing license; or one day fishing license. Open: All year from sunrise to sunset
Restrictions: Boats may use electric motors only except in Lake Patrick where outboard motors must operate at idle speed, check regulations at gate before fishing. A WMA stamp and a state fishing license, or a 1-day fishing license, is needed to fish. Gasoline motors are allowed in Lake Patrick only, and those larger than 10 hp must operate at idle speed. Only electric motors may be used in other lakes. Swimming is not allowed. There are special creel limits of 5 bass 14 inches long or longer, 15 bream, and 5 channel catfish. Some of the lakes are currently closed to fishing for renovation and restocking. Please check the regulations posted at the gate before fishing.
Contact Information
Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources Phone: 912-533-4792
Address: Route 1, Box 68 Enigma, GA 31749-9769
Directions: 8 miles east of Tifton on the Brookfield-Nashville Road off U.S. Hwy 82 near Brookfield. |
| State Parks |
| Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations. |
| George T. Bagby State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Cottage, lodge and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-768-2571 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
| Kolomoki Mounds Historic State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and museum, restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-724-2150 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 205 Indian Mounds Rd., Blakely, GA 31723 |
| Reed Bingham State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-896-3551 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
| Seminole State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-861-3137 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA 39845 |
| Wildlife Refuge - Fish Hatchery - Parks - Rose Garden |
| Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1985, Banks Lake has more than 4,000 acres of freshwater wetland made up of open water, marsh, hardwood swamp and uplands. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-482-3453 – Address: US Hwy 221, Lakeland, GA 31635 |
Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery - Tours of this state fish hatchery include bluegill, red-ear sunfish, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Guided tours by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-426-5272 - Address: 1773 Bowens Mill Hwy. (US Hwy 129), Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
Costal Plain Research Arboretum encompasses 38 acres of forest and wetlands and provides a living resource for research and education. Daily. Guided tours by reservation. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 229-386-3811 – Address: S. Entomology Dr., Tifton, GA 31794 |
| Thomasville Rose Garden - This handsome garden features more than 500 prize rosebushes. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-227-7099 and toll free 866-577-3600 - Address: Smith Ave. and Covington Dr., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
| Indoor Places To Visit |
| Museums |
Blue and Gray Museum - Learn the history of Fitzgerald and see a rare collection of battle relics and mementos. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours, fees and events. Phone: 229-426-5069
Address: 116 N Johnston St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
Catro Antique Automobile Museum - See antique cars, bicycles, motorcyles and memorabilia on exhibit. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared, food and party facilities. Call for hours and fees. Phone: 229-337-3911
Address: 1125 US Hwy 94 E, Catro, GA 39828 |
Coleman Opera House and Museum - This 1880 entertainment hall now showcases artifacts and memorabilia of the Fort Gaines area. By reservation only. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-768-2248 - Address: Commerce St., Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
| Crime and Punishment Museum, and Last Meal Cafe - Built in 1906, the Turner County jail is on the National Register of Historic Places. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared, food and party facilities. Open Tues-Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Cafe open Tues-Sat 11 am - 1 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 229-567-9696 - Address: 241 E College Ave., Ashburn, GA |
Firehouse Center and Gallery - This center contains an original jail, a museum and exhibition space. Open: Mon.-Fri. 12-4p.m., Sat.-Sun. 1-5p.m., during exhibits. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission.
Phone: 229-243-1010 – Address: 119 W. Water St., Bainbridge, GA 39817 |
Fitzgerald Blue & Gray Museum - Learn the history of Fitzgerald & see a rare collction of battle relics & mementos. Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm. Adutls $3, students $1. Call for events. Amenties: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired.
Phone: 229-426-5069 - Address: 116 N. Johnston St. Fitzgerald, GA |
Fitzgerald Fire Engine Museum - Featuring a collection of equipment dating to 1895. See the horse-drawn fire engine and the town's first gasoline engine. Open daily 8 am - 5 pm. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-426-5030 - Address: 315 E Pine St., Fitzgerald, GA |
Jack Handly Black History Museum - Collectible African-American artifacts dated back to slavery. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open Tues-Sat 10 am- 5 pm. Phone: 229-226-5029
Address: 214 Alexander St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
| Lowndes County Historical Society and Museum exhibits display artifacts from early Lowndes County families. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m.. Guided tours by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 229-247-4780 – Address: 305 W Central Ave, Valdosta, GA |
Museum of Colquitt County History displays an overview of the area’s history, from rare Native-American artifacts to Desert Storm memorabilia. Call for hours and tours.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.Phone: 229-890-1626 Address: Fourth Ave, and Fifth St., Moultrie, GA 31776 |
| Sutton Corner 1844 Frontier Store Museum - Endorsed by tghe museum curators as one of a kind in America, this frontier store is rated among the top 5 U.S. heritage museums. See more than 4000 auhentic and original artifacts. Amenities: parking. Call for hours. Free admission.Phone: 229-768-3178 - Address: 115 Washington St., Fort Gaines, Ga 39851 |
Thomas County Museum of History - Learn about the earliest settlers of the county, the cost of the Civil War and the Victorian Resort Era in 5 historic buildings. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Call for hours and fees.
Phone: 229-226-7664 Address: 725 N Dawson St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Thomasville Aviation Museum: Power of the Past - Museum features a collection of antique airplanes, airplane motors and airplane memorabilia. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Sat 9 am - 6 pm and Sun 2-6 pm. Free admission.
Phone: 229-226-3010 - Address: Thomasville Regional Airport, 882 Aviation Rd., Thomasville |
| Thomasville Genealogical, History and Fine Arts Library - Find family histories, war records, stae and county histories and census records. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 9 am - 4 pm. Free admission. Phone: 229-226-9640 - Address: 135 N Broad St., Thomasville, GA |
| Tifton Museum of Arts and Heritage - Visitors may view quarterly art exhibits and tour the 1900s Romanesque brick church, featuring exquisite stand-glass windows. Open: Call for hours. Tours by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 229-382-8576 – Address: 255 Love St, Tifton GA |
Tyson Steel Wildlife Museum - Displays of animals from all over the world.
Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. Closed noon-1 pm. Phone: 229-776-7588 - Address: 361 Doerun Rd., Doerun, GA 31744 |
| Art Galleries |
Albany Area Arts Council showcases exhibits of regional artwork. Open: Call for schedule and tour reservation. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Free admission.
Phone: 229-439-ARTS – Address: 215 N. Jackson St., Albany, GA 31701 |
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts is in a converted bank, the gallery represents work of international, national and local visual artists. Open: Call for hours and guided tours. Free admission, but donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 229-247-2787
Address: 527 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Atlantic Coastline Artists Gallery - Rotating year-round exhibits display the work of regional visual artist. Tours by reservation. Open: Call for hours. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-382-5589 – Address: 119 Love Ave., Tifton, GA 31794 |
Carnegie Center - This exhibit hall for area artists includes folk art and crafts, pottery, oils, waterfalls and stained glass. Call for hours. Donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Call for hours. Free admission.
Phone: 229-426-5035 - Address: 120 S Lee St., Fitzgerald, GA |
| Colony Art Gallery exhibit hall for area artists includes folk art and crafts, pottery, oils, watercolors and stained glass. Open: Mon.-Tue., Thurs.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sat. by reservation. Free admission, but donations accepted. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-426-5035 - Address: 126 E Pine St, Fitzgerald GA |
Colquitt County Arts Center includes Art exhibits, local theater performances, and other arts programs are offered throughout the year. Open: Mon.-Thurs. 9a.m.-5p.m., Fri 9a.m.-3p.m.
Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 229-985-1922 – Address: 401 Seventh Ave., Moultrie, GA 31768 |
Thomasville Cultural Center houses regional and national art, and performances are staged in the auditorium. Call for free guided tours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm and Sat 1-5 pm.
Phone: 229-226-0588 - Address: 600 E Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
| Thomasville Genealogical History and Fine Arts Library - Find family histories, marriage and death records, war records, state and county histories and census records. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-226-9640 – Address: 135 N. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
| Live Music |
Fitzgerald Po Boy Opry - Bring a fiddle, guitar or other instrument and play with local musicians onstage. Gospel and country are the specialties. Open: Sat. 6p.m.-12a.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Food.
Phone: 229-426-5033 and toll-free 800-386-4642 - Address: 213 E Pine St, Fitzgerald, GA |
| Historic Sites |
Barber-Pittman House is a stylish neoclassical residence that was built in 1915 for E. R. Barber, inventor and local Coca-Cola bottler. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free admission.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 229-247-8100 – Address: 416 N. Ashley St., Valdosta, GA 31603 |
| Crescent House was built in 1898 by US Senator William Stanley, it got its name from the distinctive semi-circular portico design. Guided tours Open: Mon.-Fri. 2-5p.m. Call for groups. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 229-244-6747 – Address: 904 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 |
| Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library - This wing if the county library has information in the US’s migration routes and is the main repository for Scottish clans. Open: Mon.-Sat. 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-985-6540 – Address: 204 Fifth St., Moultrie, GA 31768 |
Evergreen Cemetery is the burial site of the oldest Confederate veteran in Georgia, General Sherman’s drummer boy and other Civil War legends. Open: Daily 8a.m.-5p.m. Self-guided tours. Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-426-5033 and toll free 800-386-4642 - Address: Benjamin Hill Dr. E., Fitzgerald, GA |
Fitzgerald Grand Theater is a restored movie Theater of the 1930s, and is now a performance theater with 846 seats, an orchestra pit and movie projection system with silver screen. Free tours. Phone: 229-426-5090 and toll-free 800-386-4642
Address: 115 South Main St., Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
Frontier Village - Located on a spectacular bluff above the Chattahoochee River, this site served as a frontier fort in 1814 and an Indian fort in 1836. Open Daily. Free admission.
Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 229-768-2248 – Address: Bluff St., Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
Outpost Replica - The outpost, reconstructed between 1816 and 1830, was initially used to protect settlers from Creek and Seminole Indian attacks. Open Daily. Free admission.
Amenities: Parking and Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 229-768-2248 – Address: Commerce St, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
| Indoor Tours |
Calhoun Produce - Find fresh fruits, vegetables, gift baskets, ice cream and lemonade.
Open: Mar-Dec Daily 8a.m.-6p.m.. Guided tours available. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Food. Free admission.
Phone: 229-273-1887 – Address: 5075 Hawpond Rd., Ashburn, GA 31714 |
| Coastal Plain Experiment Station - The University of Georgia at Tifton’s agricultural research center is dedicated to fostering improved ways to produce food and fiber. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4:30p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 229-386-3811 – Address: 2356 Rainwater Rd., Tifton, GA 31793 |
NESPAL - This facility is staffed by scientist who develop systems for environmentally and economically sound agriculture production. Call for tours. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 229-386-7274, 229-386-3811 - Address: 2356 Rainwater Rd., Tifton, GA 31794 |
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