Southwest-ga Area Attractions!

Along the path of the Chattahoochee River you will find a section of the best that the South has to offer! Baronial antebellum mansions, dazzling gardens, a historically perfect nineteenth-century village, lunker-filled lakes, four-star resorts, championship golf courses, sophisticated restaurants, intriguing shops ~ as well as the uncommonly warm and friendly people ready to welcome the visitor to their home.  There is a very special feel to the hills and valleys of this region and the communities around it.

George T. Bagby State Park & Lake Walter F. George Lodge

Tour sites of the early 1800's or play a challeging game of golf on 18 gorgeous holes. There's even a first class pro shop and clubhouse. The lodge sits on the shores of Lake Walter F. George and beckons those who need a relaxing break from their daily routines.  Call the lodge at 229-768-2571 for details. For gold course information call 229-768-3714.

Kolomoki Mounds State Park

To the southwest of Dawson, this park is an important archaeological site dating to 800 A.D.  Within its nearly 1,300 acres are seven mounds built by the Swift and Weeden Island Indians in the 12th and 13th centuries. The temple mound is one of the largest east of the Mississippi River and is Georgia's oldest temple mound. A museum vividly depicts this ancient Indian culture.  For more information call 229-723-5296.

Pasaquan

Come to Buena Vista and tour the museum home of legendary fold artist Eddie Owens Martin. This four-acre complex is a wonderful display of brilliant visionary art. For more information call 800-647-2842

Rylander Theatre

This historic theatre features Broadway shows, revues and much more. Call 229-931-0001 for more information.

Terrell County Courthouse

Windsor Hotel

This restored 1892 hotel is the crown jewel of the Americus National Register Historic District, and a true Souther castle. The Windsor has hosted guest such as Franklin D. Roosevelt, John Dillinger and even a prince of Morocco.  The hotel features an open three-tier atrium lobby of carved golden oak, marble floors, glowing chandeliers and romantic Round Tower Suites.  You may call 229-924-1555 for more information.

Drummer Boy Museum

Civil War uniforms and artifacts are on display along with a diorama of the former Andersonville Prison site.  The Andersonville Historic Fair is held the first weekend in October each year. For more information call 229-924-2558.