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Georgia Historic Heartland Travel Region
Map and
Fun Indoor and Outdoor Activities for $5 and Under
Fun Indoor Activities $5 and
Under
American Camellia
Society-Massee Lane Gardens, Annabelle Lundy Fetterman Educational Museum
See the rose garden, the environmental garden, the Japanese garden and the
sculpture display. Daily. Call for hours and tours. Cost: Adults $5, children free, seniors $4. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 478-967-2358 –
Address: 100 Massee Lane, Fort Valley, GA 31030
Eagle Tavern Museum
and Gift Shop
This early-Georgia stagecoach stop and tavern also has a picnic area. Mon.-Sat.
10am-5pm. Cost: Adults $2, children $1. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 706-769-5197 –
Address: 26 N. Main St., Watkinsville, GA 30677
Garden Club of
Georgia
The club headquarters, representing 16,000 members, houses a decorative arts
museum and a large antiques collection. Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. Cost: $2. Call
ahead. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 706-227-5369 –
Address: 2450 S., Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605
Madison-Morgan
Cultural Center
See this 1895 Romanesque schoolhouse and its museum. Tue.-Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.
2-5pm. Call for groups. Cost: Adults $3, children $2, seniors $2.50.
AAmenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 706-342-4743 –
Address: 434 S. Main St., Madison, GA 30650
McDaniel-Tichenor
House
The neoclassical mansion, former home of Gov. Henry Dickerson McDaniel, contains
many period features. Tue.-Fri. 10am-4pm. Call for guided tours. Cost:
$3. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 770-267-5602 –
Address: 319 McDaniel St., Monroe, GA 30655
Rogers House and
Rose Cottage This 1809 museum is furnished with period pieces, and the Rose
Cottage is tastefully restored. Tours Mon.-Sat. 10am-4:30pm, Sun. 1:30-4:30pm.
Cost: Adults $3, children $2. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 706-343-0190 –
Address: 179 E. Jefferson St., Madison, GA 30650
Sidney Lanier
Cottage
Tour this c. 1840 cottage that is the birthplace of the famous poet and
musician. Guided tours Mon.-Sat. 10am-4pm. Cost: Adults $5, seniors and
military $4, youth $3 Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 478-743-3851 –
Address: 935 High St., Macon, GA 31201
Taylor-Grady House
This 1844 Greek Revival structure was the collegiate home of Henry W. Grady,
credited with the view of the New South. Mon.-Fri. 9am-1pm., 2:30-5pm. Cost: Adults $3 Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 706-549-8688 –
Address: 634 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30601
Tubman
African-American Museum
It has more than a dozen galleries describing the saga of Africans in America.
Mon.-Sat. 9am-5pm, Sun. 2-5pm. Cost: Adults $5, children $3. Call for
guided tours. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 478-743-8544 –
Address: 340 Walnut St., Macon, 31201
Uncle Remus Museum
First-edition books and characters tell the story of the folklorist. Mon.-Sat.
10am-5pm, Sun. 2-5pm. Closed Tue. Sept-May. Call for guided tours. Cost: Adults $1, children 50 cents. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 706-485-6856
Address: 2414 Oak St., US Hwy 441 S., Eatonton, GA 31024
Fun Outdoor Activities $5 and
Under
Fox Vineyards and
Winery
This award-winning family-owned winery offers tours of its 15-acre vineyard and
tasting five days a week. Wed.-Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 1-6pm. Cost: Adults
$3. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 770-787-5402 – 225 GA Hwy. 11 S., Social Circle, GA 30025
Lake Jackson
Swim, fish and boat in the placid waters of this 4,700-acre lake. Daily
7am-10pm. Parking at adjacent Lloyd Shoals Park Cost: $3. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 770-775-4753 – Jackson Lake Rd., Jackson, GA 30233
Lake Tobesofkee
Recreation Area
Arrowhead Park, Sandy Beach Park and Claystone Park feature fishing, camping,
boating, tennis and swimming. Daily 6am-10pm.
Day use Cost: $3. Call for camping fees. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities Phone: 478-474-8770 – 6600 Mosely Dixon Rd., Macon, GA 31220
Sandy Creek Park
The 782-acre park surrounds Lake Chapman and offers fishing, camping, swimming
and hiking. Summer 7am-9pm, winter 8am-6pm. Cost: Adults $2, under 4 and over 64 free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired Phone: 706-613-3631 – 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA 30607
Other
fun Georgia Historic Heartland Travel
Region Activities include:
State Parks
- Hard Labor Creek, High Falls and Indian Springs
Other
fun Georgia Historic Heartland Travel
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