NE Georgia Mountains Travel Region
Fun Free Indoor Activities Info
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Free fun indoor activities
in the Northeast Georgia Mountains Region include:
 Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries
Museums
Historic
Sites & Historical Societies
Please scroll down the page to explore these
free fun activities. |
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Fine
Arts Centers & Galleries
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Blue Bell Gallery
Art gallery and pottery studio exhibiting over 30 local artists.
Phone: 770-983-1371 – Address: 89 East North Ave., Suite 1, Comer,
GA 30629 |
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Bowen Center for the
Arts -
The center stages year-round exhibits and performances by Georgia artist.
Tue.-Fri. 10 am - 4 pm, Sat. 12-4 pm. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-216-ARTS – Address: 334 GA Hwy 9 N., Dawsonville, GA
30534 |
Brenau University
Permanent Art Collection
More than 1,000 pieces of original art grace the campus. Find sculpture and
painting in a variety of media. Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-4p.m. (Thurs. until 6p.m.),
Sun. 2-5 pm. Free
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-534-6263 – Address: One Centennial Cir., 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. Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-869-3160 – Address: 6345 W. County Line Rd., Lula, GA
30554 |
Georgia Heritage
Center for the Arts
This arts center aims to promote emerging Georgia artists. Mon.-Sat.
10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 1-5p.m. Free.
Phone: 706-754-5989 – Address: 11785 US Hwy. 441 N., Tallulah
Falls, GA 30573 |
Quinlan Visual Arts
Center
NE Georgia regional arts organization is home to world-class exhibits and
workshops, as well as a wide variety of classes. Call for hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 770-536-2575 – Address: 514 Green St., Gainesville, GA
30501 |
Tallulah Gallery
The gallery has fine art including original paintings, pottery, raku, folk art,
jewelry and more. Open 9a.m.-5p.m. daily Apr-Dec, winter weekends or by appt.
Phone: 706-754-6020 – Address: 580 Scenic Loop 15, Old US Hwy 441,
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573 |
The Arts Center
View regional and national fine arts and crafts at this center. Thurs.-Sat.
1-5:30p.m. and appt. Free ($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 |
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Museums |
Atlanta Falcons
Headquarters and Training Facility Museum
Visit a display on the team’s history at the interactive museum or purchase team
memorabilia at the store. Call for hours.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-965-3115, 800-241-3489
Address: 4400 Falcon Pkwy., Flowery Branch, GA 30542 |
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. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-677-2108, 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. Mon.-Fri. 1-4 p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-307-1183 – Address: 74 W. Athens St., Winder, GA 30680 |
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Currahee Military
Museum
A museum devoted to the men of Camp Toccoa and local veterans. Mon.-Sat.
10a.m.-4p.m., Sun. 1-4p.m..
Phone: 706-282-5055 – Address: 160 N. Alexander St., Toccoa. GA
30577 |
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. Mon.-Sat.
2-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-283-2551 – Address: One Granite Plaza, Elberton, GA
30635 |
Folk Pottery Museum
of Northeast Georgia
Exhibits trace 200 years of the region’s folk pottery history and show how the
tradition has evolved and is carried on by contemporary folk potters.
770-967-6371, 770-967-6481 – Address: 283 GA Hwy. 255 N., Sautee, GA
30571 |
Hart County
Historical Museum
Located in the Teasley-Holland House, the museum is an excellent
source of county historical information. Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
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. Daily 6a.m.-10pn. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-778-3000 – Address: 165 Central Ave., Demorest, GA
30535 |
Old Sautee Store &
Museum
This 130-year old store is now a museum and historical landmark. It also
features nostalgic gifts. Mon.-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 12-5p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Food
Phone: 706-878-2281, 888-463-9853
Address: Hwy 17 and GA Hwy 255, Sautee, GA 30571 |
White County
Historical Museum
This local history museum displays Meaders pottery and offers a small gift shop.
Thurs.-Sat. 10a.m.-3p.m., or by appt.
Phone: 706-865-3225 – Address: On Cleveland Square, Cleveland, GA
30528 |
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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. Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired, Party Facilities
Phone: 706-677-2108, 800-638-5004
Address: 106 Yonah Homer Rd., Homer, GA 30547 |
Georgia Guidestones
Also called “Stonehenge of America” the stones represent a baffling mystery
because the identity of the person who commissioned the Monument remains
unknown. Daily.
Amenities: Parking
Phone: 706-283-5651 – Address: GA Hwy 77 N., Elberton, GA 30635 |
Nora Mill Granary
This 1876 working mill is powered by the Chattahoochee River. It is restored and
is operated by the Fain family with the original French burr stones. Call for
hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking
Address: 7107 S. Main St., Helen, GA 30545 |
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Tallulah Falls
School Center
Displays include photos. Paintings and artifacts that reflect the history of
Tallulah Falls School. Call for hours. Free.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for
mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-754-0400, ext 3530 – Address: P.O. Box 10, Tallulah
Falls, GA 30573 |
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Other
fun NE Georgia Mountains Travel
Region Activities include: |
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State Parks
- Amicacola Falls, Black Rock
Mountain, Bobby Brown, Fort Yargo, Hart, Moccasin Creek, Richard B. Russell,
Smithgall Woods, Tallulah Gorge, Tugaloo, Unicoi, Victoria Bryant, Vogal, Watson
Mill Bridge |
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Historic Sites
- Dahlonega Gold Museum,
Traveler's Rest |
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Festivals
and Events |
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Free Stuff To
Do Outdoors |
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Fun
Family Stuff To Do Indoors and Outdoors for $5 and Under |
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For more
information, visit the NE Georgia Mountains Visitor
Centers |
 Click on the link to
download and print the
NE Georgia Mountains Travel Region Map
for a reference. It is
in .pdf format.
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