Georgia Classic South Travel Region
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Free Indoors Activities Information
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Free fun indoor activities
in the Georgia Classic South region include:
 Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries
Museums
Historic
Sites
Please scroll down the page to explore these
free fun activities. |
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Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries |
Artists’ Row
Ten Art galleries, as well as many working studios and shops, add color to this
district known for its varied selection of fine art, jewelry, sculpture and
crafts.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-774-1006 –
Address: 1000 Block of Broad St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
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Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art
This National Register home serves as a center for visual arts classes and
changing art exhibitions. Tue.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. by Appt. Free. Guided
group tours available.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-722-5495 –
Address: 506 Telfair St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
The Point of Art Studio and Gallery
The bold colorful paintings of artist Anne Jenkins anchor this exciting new
gallery. Tours of the studio, gallery and loft with art demonstrations are also
offered.
Phone: 706-486-6808 –
Address: 604 Sibley Ave., Union Point, GA 30669 |
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Museums |
Brown House Museum
This was General Sherman’s headquarters on his March to the Sea. It showcases
Civil War and Sandersville historical artifacts. Tue. and Thurs.. 2-5p.m. and by
reservation.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 478-552-1965, 478-522-2963 for group tours
Address: 268 N. Harris St., Sandersville, GA 31082 |
Burke County Museum
This museum houses artifacts pertaining to Burke County. Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-4p.m.,
weekends and holidays by appt. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-554-4889 –
Address: 536 Liberty St., Waynesboro, GA 30830 |
Grovetown Museum
This restored 100-year-old dwelling contains artifacts, military memorabilia and
detailed exhibits of the Grovetown area. Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m., Sat., Sun. 1-4p.m.
Call for groups. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-868-6338 –
Address: 106 Robinson Ave., Grovetown, GA 30813 |
Laurel and Hardy Museum
In honor of native son Oliver Hardy, Harlem established this original array of
Laurel and Hardy memorabilia. Daily. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m.,
Sun. 1-4 p.m. Group tours by reservation. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone:
706-556-0401, 888-288-9108 –
Address: 250 N. Louisville, St. Harlem, GA 30814 |
Mitchell Depot Museum
A trail depot museum in the heart of Mitchell. Call ahead for tours. Field trips
or group tours welcome.
706-598-2004 –
Address: Downtown Mitchell, GA 30820 |
The Fire House Gallery
Located in a restored historic fire station, this stunning space attracts
artists from the South and beyond. Wed.-Sat. 12-6 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5p.m..
Phone: 478-625-0387 –
Address: 605 Mulberry St., Louisville, GA 30434 |
U.S. Army Signal Corps Museum
Located on Ft. Gordon’s Army base, this museum displays Civil War Signal Corps
artifacts. Tue.-Fri. 7:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Free.
Address: Conrad Hall, Bldg. 29807, GA Augusta 30905 |
Washington County Genealogical Museum
This center for county genealogical research is located in the former sheriff’s
living quarters on one of the oldest jails in Georgia. Tue. and Thurs. 2-5p.m..
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 478-552-6965 -
Address: 129 Jones St., Sandersville, GA 31082 |
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Historic
Sites |
Augusta Arsenal at Augusta State University
It was the arsenal to both Federal and Confederate governments, and the
commandant’s house was a home to poet Stephen Vincent Benet. Call for free tours
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-737-1400 –
Address: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904 |
Confederate Powderworks Chimney
The smokestack remains as a monument to those who built and worked in
Confederate Powderworks, the only surviving structure built by the Confederate
States of America.
Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-823-0440 –
Address: 1717 Goodrich St., Augusta, GA 30904 |
Enterprise Mill
Factory artifacts are scattered throughout the corridors and grounds of this
vast 19th-century textile mill bordering the Augusta Canal. Houses Augusta
Convention and Visitor Bureau. Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food,
Party Facilities
Phone: 706-262-4001 –
Address: 1450 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Historic Wrightsboro
The 1768 settlement was Georgia’s only Quaker community. All that remains today
is the old Wrightsboro Church and cemetery, built c, 1810. By reservation only.
Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms
Phone:
706-597-1000 –
Address: Wrightsboro Rd, Thomson, GA 30824 |
Laney-Walker Historic District
The heart of the traditionally African-American business district. Tabernacle
Baptist Church and Penny Savings Bank are among the historic sites in the area.
Hours vary.
Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-823-6600, 800-726-0243
Address: 600-1400 Blocks Laney-Walker Blvd., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Magnolia Cemetery
Magnolia is the resting place for more than 500 Confederate soldiers and seven
generals, and other notables from the period. Daily.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-821-1746 – 702 Third St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
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Market House
Built at the crossing of two trails, the open-air building dates back to the
late 1700s. In the center hangs a bell that was used to warn of Indian attacks.
Daily. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 478-625-8134 –
Address: Center of Broad St., Louisville, GA 30434 |
Ogeechee River Mill
Located on the beautiful Ogeechee River, this corn mill has been in operation
since 1826. Call for hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 706-465-9604 –
Address: 4745 Reynolds Rd., Warrenton, GA 30828 |
Revolutionary Cemetery
Many Revolutionary War soldiers are buried in this National Register historic
cemetery. Daily. Free. Tours available.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 478-625-8134 –
Address: GA Hwy. 24 W., Louisville, GA 30434 |
Rock House
Built around 1785, this is the oldest stone residence in Georgia. Daily. Call
the CVB for directions.
Phone: 706-597-1000 –
Address: Rock House Rd., Thomson, GA 30824 |
Scull Shoals
Pre-Columbian mounds surround Scull Shoals, a now-defunct village marked by
slavery, fires, floods and droughts. Spring archaeology digs. Daily. Call for
tours. Free.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 706-453-7592, 866-341-4466
Address: Macedonia Church Rd., Greensboro, GA 30642 |
Springfield Baptist Church
The oldest African-American church in the US. (1787); where Morehouse College
and Georgia Republican Party were organized. Mon.-Fri. 11a.m.-3p.m. Call for
tours.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-724-1056 –
Address: 114 12th St. at Reynolds St., Augusta, GA 30901 |
Summerville Historic District
Drive or stroll these streets and enjoy a variety of architectural sights and
styles.
706-823-6600, 800-726-0243
Address: Walton Way and Milledge Rd., Augusta, GA 30904 |
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Other
fun Georgia Classic South Travel
Region Activities include: |
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State Parks
- Elijah Clark, George L. Smith,
Magnolia Springs & Mistletoe |
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Historic Sites - A. H. Stephens & Robert Toombs
House |
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Festivals
and Events |
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Free
Fun Stuff To
Do Outdoors |
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Fun Indoor & Outdoor Activities for $5 and Under |
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For
more information, visit the Georgia
Classic South Visitor Centers |
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on the link to download and print the
Georgia
Classic South Travel Region Map
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