Georgia's Presidential Pathways ADA Accessible Places to Visit - There are plenty of fun in and outdoor places throughout this travel region. Visit beautiful Carver Park Lake, Georgia Veterans State Park, Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium, Columbus Riverwalk, Drummer Boy Civil War Museum, Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, Watermark Artisan's Gallery and more. Stay and Play in GA!
Outdoor Places To Visit
Public Fishing Areas and Lakes
Big Lazer Creek Public Fishing Area in Talbot County Size: 195 acres Fish: Bass, bluegill, bream, redear sunfish, crappie, and channel catfish Lake Facilities: Fishing pier with wheelchair access, concrete boat ramp, restrooms and primitive camping. 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: Outboard motors permitted at idle speed only. Check fishing regulations for creel and size limits; no live bait minnows are allowed. All fishermen are required to have a valid Wildlife Management Area stamp in addition to a fishing license. Outboard motors permitted at idle speed only. Contact Information Owner: Wildlife Resources Division, Ga. Dept. of Natural Resources Phone: 706-845-4180 Address: Manchester Fisheries Office, 601 third Avenue, Manchester, GA 31816 Directions: Approximately 7 miles northeast of Talbotton, 1 mile north of Pobiddy Road on Bunkham Road
Carver Park Lake in Muscogee County Size: 12 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish and crappie Lake Facilities: Bank fishing only, restrooms, picnic tables, snacks, trails, gymnasium, swimming pool, accessible to persons with disabilities Fee: No special fees Open: All year, from sunrise until 11 pm Restrictions: Fishing is from the bank only.
Contact Information Owner: City of Columbus Parks and Recreation Dept. Phone: 706-653-4189 Address: P. O. Box 1340 Columbus, GA 31902 Directions: On Hunter Road off Schataulga Road near Ft. Benning
Thomaston City Lake in Upson County Size: 3 acres Fish: Channel catfish, bass and bream Fee: No special fees Open: Monday and Thursday only, 5 am until 11 pm, April 1 through October Restrictions: This managed pond is open to senior and disabled citizens only. The pond is open from April 1 through September 30 only. Contact Information Owner: City of Thomaston Phone: 706-647-9691 Address: Recreation Dept., P. O. Box 672 Thomaston, GA 30286 Directions: On U.S. Hwy 19 North within the city limits of Thomaston
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.
F. D. Roosevelt State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and museum. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-663-4858 - Address: 2970 GA Hwy. 190, Pine Mountain, GA 31822
Florence Marina State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-838-6870 Address: Route 1, Box 36, Omaha, GA 31821
Georgia Veterans State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge, museum and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 229-276-2371 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 2459-A U.S. Hwy. 280 W, Cordele, GA 31015
Providence Canyon Conservation Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Museum and restroom. Park Days and Hours - Mid-Sep to mid-April at 7 am - 6 pm or dark, and mid-April to mid-Sep 14 at 7 am - 9 pm or dark. Phone: 229-838-6202 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 8930 Canyon Road, Lumpkin , GA 31815
Wetland Habitat & Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium
Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center is a wetland habitat and nature discovery center for outdoor education, research and wildlife observation. Call for groups. Open: Our building and trails are open 9-5 Monday through Friday. The gates to the Environmental Learning Center are closed on weekends unless programs are scheduled. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-687-4090 Address: 3535 S. Lumpkin Rd., Columbus, GA 31901
Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium has a pavilion area, boardwalk, fish health center and aquarium that allows visitors to see fish, American alligators and snapping turtles. Free admission.Open: Daily 8 am - 4 pm. Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-655-3382 – Address: 5308 Spring St., Warm Springs, GA
Parks & Educational Garden
Airport Road Playground and Fitness Area - Amenities: A 1/2 mile rubberized walking trail and a large play structure designed for children ages 2 to 12. The park offers a handicap accessible playground, fitness stretching stations, picnic tables and benches. Children especially enjoy climbing on the free standing dinosaurs! The holiday season is kicked off each year with the Festival of Lights holiday event here. The park is transformed into a winter wonderland with fun activities for children and Santa always makes an appearance just to see each child and hear their holiday wishes. The parks spectacular light displays can be enjoyed throughout the holiday season. Phone: 770-467-4750 - Location: Barry Whatley Drive and Airport Road, Griffin, GA
AMBUCS Park - Amenities: A tot lot playground, a handicap accessible playground, tot lot playground, 5 baseball fields, a batting cage, a picnic pavilion, a concessions-restroom building and recreation gymnasium. Phone: 770-467-4750 - Address: 1110 Highfalls Road, Griffin, GA
Columbus Riverwalk is along the scenic banks of the Chattahoochee. This 15-mile linear park is a favorite spot in town for walking, cycling, skating and fishing. Open: Daily 5a.m.-11p.m. Free. Amenities: Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-653-4000 Address: Bay Ave and 11 St., Columbus, GA 31901
University of Georgia Research and Education Garden is a 65-acre garden that offers a look at new approaches to environmental gardening. Open: Visitors may take a self guided tour of the garden on weekdays (except holidays) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (May through September). Groups may visit/tour the Demonstration Gardens. Please contact us to arrange a date/time, and for more information contact Susan Thornhill. Free admission. Amenities: Parking and Restrooms. Phone: 770-233-6107 - Address: Georgia Station, 1109 Experiment Sr., Griffin, GA
Indoor Places To Visit
Museums
Columbus Museum displays Native American art to impressionist and contemporary mixed-media work.Open: Open Tuesday at Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm - Thursday at 10 am - 8 pm and Sunday at 1-5 pm. Closed Mondays and holidays. Call for guided tours. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-748-2562 – Address: 1251 Wynnton Rd., Columbus, GA 31906
Drummer Boy Civil War Museum - Exhibits at this museum include CivilWar uniforms, guns, swords, documents and photographs. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Thurs-Sun 1-5 pm. Adults $2 and children $1. Phone: 229-924-2558 Address: 109 Church St., Andersonville, GA 31711
Georgia Rural Telephone Museum has one of the larest collections of telephones and related memorabilia worldwide. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared.Open Mon-Fri 9:30 am - 3:30 pm. Call for fees and group rates. Phone: 229-874-4786 Address: 135 N Bailey Ave., Leslie, GA 31764
Georgia State Cotton Museum - The history of cotton is told with farm tools, cotton bolls periodicals, a cotton bale and other agricultural artifacts. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m.. Free admission. Call for groups. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 229-268-2045 – Address: 1321 E. Union St., Vienna, GA 31092
Griffin Museum and Art Gallery - A twofold attraction, the museum chronicles the history of Griffin and Spalding Counties. The gallery features work by local artists. Amenities: parking, restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. Phone: 770-228-8200 or 770-228-5356 - Address: 143 N Hill St., Griffin, GA 30223
Heard County Historical Center and Museum - This building served as the county jail and sheriff's home from 1912 to 1964. See the original gallows and jail cells, among other exhibits. Amenities: parking and public restrooms. Open 9-12, 1-5:30 Tues. & Thurs. The museum is county operated and supported by the Heard County Historical Society. Free admission. Phone: 706-675-6507 - Address: 161 Shady St., Franklin, GA 30217
Joseph House Gallery - Gallery with original artwork from Georgia & Alabama. Prints, satercolors, pottery, sculptures & more. Open Tues - Fri 11 am - 5 pm, Sat 1 - 5 pm and Sun by appt. Amenties: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-321-8948 - Address: 828 Broadway, Columbus, GA
LaGrange Art Museum - The former Troup County Jail is now an arts resource for local glleries focusing on contemporary American art. Call for hours and tours. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Free admission.Phone: 706-882-3267 Address: 112 Lafayette Pkwy., LaGrange, Ga 30240
National Infantry Museum and Soldier Centeris a 30,000-square-foot museum that traces the history of US infantrymen with displays of weapons and uniforms. The new museum is home to the area’s only 3-D IMAX Theatre, where award-winning documentaries and Hollywood blockbusters alike are shown on a screen five stories high and 70 feet wide. 12,000 watts of six-channel sound and crystal images up to nine times clearer than in a standard movie theater wow audiences of all ages. Free admission.Open: Mon – Sat 9 am to 5 pm, Sun 11 am to 5 pm. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-685-5800 – Address: 1775 Legacy Way, Columbus, Georgia 31903
Old South Farm Museum and Agricultural Learning Center - The interactive museum has animals, hay presses, peach-packing and moonsine still. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Sat 9 am - 5 pm. Call for fees, groups and guided tours. Phone: 706-674-2894 or toll free at 888-635-0193 Address: Pleasant Valley Road and GA Hwy 41, Woodland, GA 31836
Port Columbus National Civil War Naval Museum - Visit the remains of 2 Confederate Navy ships nad the nation's only full-size inronclad Civil War combat simulator. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open daily 9 am - 5 pm. Call for guided tours and fees. Phone: 706-327-9796 - Address: 1002 Victory Dr., Columbus, GA 31901
Richland Raill Museum - The town's late 1800's train depot now houses a railroad museum along with relaed memorabilia. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Fri 8 am - 5 pm. Free admission. Phone: 229-887-3323 Address: 200 Broad St., Richland, GA 31825
Art Galleries
Chattahoochee Valley Art Center and Gallery is the former Troup County Jail. It is now an arts resource for local galleries that focuses on contemporary American art. Open: Tue.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 11a.m.-5p.m. Call for tours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-882-3267 – Address: 112 Lafayette Pkwy., LaGrange, GA 30240
Lamar Dodd Arts Centerdisplays a permanent collection of work by 20th-century Southern painter Lamar Dodd. Open: The museum is open when the College is in session from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Monday through Friday, September through June. School groups may schedule a guided tour of current exhibitions. Call 706-880-8211. Free admission. Phone: 706-880-8211 - Address: 302 Forrest Ave., LaGrange, GA 30240
Watermark Artisan's Gallery - Juried handcrafted regional art, including oil & watercolor paintings, photography, jewelry and more. Open Mon - Thurs 11 am - 9 pm, Fri & Sat 11 am - 10 pm. Amenties: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Food. Phone: 706-637-9505 - Address: 1863 E Main St. Hogansville, GA
Historic Sites - Historical Society and Archives
Andersonville Civil War Village - See the controversial Wirz monument, built in memory of Henry Wirz, who was convicted and hanged by the US Government. Open: Daily 9a.m.-5p.m. Call for tours. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food and Party Facilities. Phone: 229-924-2558 – Address: 114 Church St., Andersonville, GA 31711
Andersonville National Historic Site includes the Andersonville National Cemetery, the National Prisoner of War Museum and the stockade where 40,000 prisoners of war were held. Open: Daily 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Amenities: Parking, Restroom and Accessibility for mobility-impaired Free admission. Phone: 229-924-0343 – Address: 496 Cemetery Rd., Andersonville, GA
Bailey-Tebault House is a Greek Revival home that was built between 1859 and 1862. It is now the headquarters for the Griffin/Spalding Historical Society. Call for hours and guided tours. Free tours. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-229-2432 – Address: 633 Meriwether St., Griffin, GA 30224
Fort Tyler has a trail that leads visitors to this earthen fort, built in 1863 and named in honor of General Tyler. It was the last Confederate fort to fall. Enjoy self-guided tour. Open: Daily. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 334-642-1503 – Address: Sixth Ave. and W 10th St., West Point, GA 31833
Thomaston-Upson Archives covers everything from micro-film to yearbooks and dates back as early as 1824. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-5p.m., and Second Sat. each month 9a.m.-1p.m. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-646-2437 – Address: 301 S. Center St., Thomaston, GA 30286
Troup County Historical Society and Archives have a genealogical library and records depository that documents the history of LaGrange and Troup County. Open: Monday through Friday at 9 am - 5 pm, and first and third Saturdays of each month at 10 am - 4 pm. Free admission.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired Phone: 706-884-1828 – Address: 136 Main St, LaGrange, GA 30241
