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Classic City Tours
Take a guided tours of historic Athens, offered daily, or set off on a self-guided tour with a printed map, audio tour, or podTour. See why Athens has been named one of 2009's Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation! Classic City Tours operates from the Athens Welcome Center, 280 E. Dougherty St. 706.353.1820, toll free 866.455.1820 http://www.athenswelcomecenter.com/
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Ware-Lyndon House and Lyndon House Arts Center
One of four historic house museums in Athens, the 1856 Ware-Lyndon House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of the fre antebellum homes with Italianate elements remaining in the Athens area. A heritage room includes a wide selection of artifacts from Athens history. This house museum is located alongside the Lyndon House Arts Center, a modern art gallery. http://www.accleisureservices.com/lyndon.shtml
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State Botanical Garden of Georgia
This 313-acre preserve features five miles of trails, a stunning tropical conservatory, and themed gardens showcasing native and international flora. Georgia's official state garden has also been named an Important Birding Area by the Georgia Audobon Society. http://www.uga.edu/botgarden/
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Ashford Manor Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1893, the beautiful Ashford Manor features a Victorian Manor House in the heart of Watkinsville. For more information and a virtual tour, visit http://www.ambedandbreakfast.com/
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The Eagle Tavern
One of the earliest surviving structures in Oconee County and currently serves as a Museum. Click here to read the information submitted to "Ripley's Believe it or Not Guide to the Bizarre & Beautiful." http://roadsidegeorgia.com/site/eagle_tavern.html
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Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation
A non-profit group dedicated to promoting the county's arts. The OCAF studio is open daily.
http://www.myocaf.com/index.php
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Heritage Hall
This Greek Revival home was built in 1811 and purchased in 1830 by Dr. Elijah Evans Jones, a prominent physician in Madison. Dr. Jones was also the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Female College in Madison and a major shareholder in the Georgia Railroad. Open Daily Monday through Saturday 11:00 to 4:00 and Sunday 1:30 to 4:30 Located at 277 South Main Street Madison, GA 30650 706-342-9627
http://www.friendsofheritagehall.org
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Rogers House/Rose Cottage
Tour the Rogers House, the Rose Cottage, the African-American Museum, Heritage Hall and of course, Madison-Morgan Cultural Center, an 1895 graded school building. Permanent museum exhibits depict life in the region during the 19th to early 20th century. 706-343-0190
179 East Jefferson Street
Madison, GA 30650
Monday through Saturday 10:00 to 4:30
Sunday 1:30 to 4:30
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Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
434 South Main Street
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-4743
Open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday 2:00 to 5:00
Closed Mondays
Groups Welcome at All Attractions.
http://www.madisonga.org
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Uncle Remus Museum
Joel Chandler Harris, born in Eatonton in 1848, published his first collection of folk stories in 1881 entitled Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings. In 1946 Walt Disney released the movie The Song of the South to honor Harris and the Uncle Remus stories. The Uncle Remus museum displays memorabilia of Harris’ life and his famous critters. (706) 485-6856 http://www.uncleremus.com/museum.html
Mon-Sat 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
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Rock Eagle Effigy
The Rock Eagle Effigy and sister Rock Hawk are located on two of the highest points in Putnam County and they are believed to be the only structures of their kind east of the Mississippi River. The rock monuments are made up of milky quartz rocks and are in the shapes of birds. The Effigy mounds measure over 100 feet from wing tip to wing tip and from head to tail. It has been speculated that the mounds were probably built about 2,000 years ago by Native Americans. Access to the effigy is permitted through-out the year and is free. (706) 484-2899 www.rockeagle4h.org
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The Plaza Arts Center’s Old School Museum and Historic Walking Tour
The Plaza Arts Center is home to an old school museum, a 500 seat auditorium, reception hall, exhibit space, and the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center. A Historic Walking Guide, available at the welcome center in the Plaza, points out some of the most beautiful and unusual houses among the over 100 Greek Revival and Antebellum homes Eatonton has to offer. (706) 923-1655 http://www.theplazaartscenter.com
Old School Museum hours of operation:
Mon – Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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The Old Governers Mansion
Sherman slept here! This National Historic Landmark was claimed by Sherman in the infamous “March to the Sea” and served as home to Georgia’s governors until the state capital moved to Atlanta in 1868. Tours run Tuesday – Saturday, 10am-4pm and Sunday, 2pm-4pm. Tours begin on the hour. For more info, please call 478-445-4545. www.gcsu.edu/mansion
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Andalusia Farm
Southern writer Flannery O’Connor returned to her family home, Andalusia, after her untimely diagnosis with lupus. For thirteen years her creativity thrived at this farm, where she wrote and raised her peafowl until her death in 1964. O’Connor wrote two novels and many short stories during her time at Andalusia. Open Monday, Tuesday and Saturday from 10am-4pm and by appointment. For more info, please call 478-454-4029. www.andalusiafarm.org
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Historic Trolley Tours
Experience a guided tour around Georgia’s Antebellum Capital! Including rotating visits to the Old State Capitol, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, Lockerly Hall, and the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House. Tours are available Monday-Friday at 10am and on Saturday at 2pm. For more info, please call 800-653-1804. www.visitmilledgeville.org
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Jarrell Plantation
The Jarrell 1920 House was part of the original Jarrell family farm, now known as Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The 5,000 square-foot house has been preserved in its original condition with interior walls and ceilings of beautiful heart pine -- from trees felled on Jarrell land, sawn to size on the Jarrell sawmill, and assembled by Jarrell hands.
Most of the 19th and early 20th century furniture is still preserved in its original state.
http://www.jarrellhouse.com/
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Griswoldville
Griswoldville is located approximately 10 miles east of Macon, Georgia. Griswoldville is named for Samuel GRISWOLD who moved his iron foundries and cotton gin to this location from Clinton [near Gray, Jones County] to be on the railroad.
Griswoldville, Georgia was the site of the only major battle fought between Union and Confederate forces during Union Major General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea.
On November 15, 1864, Sherman turned his back on a burning Atlanta and set out with an army of some 60,000 soldiers on his famous "March to the Sea," a campaign which has been both condemned and lauded by historians over the years. Some five weeks later, on December 22, 1864, Sherman offered the city of Savannah to President Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas present.
http://www.civilwar.org/historyclassroom/hc_griswoldvillehist.htm
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Old Clinton Historical District
“The Town Time Forgot,” was once the fourth largest town in Georgia in 1820 but was overrun with Union troops in 1864. One third of the town was burned, however, luckily the rest has been lovingly preserved. Clinton, the original county seat of Jones County, is a site of historical significance featuring 12 homes built between 1808 and 1830. Driving the narrow streets is like stepping back in time. Special events include Old Clinton War Days the first weekend in May.
Jones County Chamber of Commerce
161 W. Clinton Street
Gray, GA 31032
478-986-1123
www.jonescounty.org
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Around Town Tours
Set your own pace and see this great place. Visit Macon’s historic homes, interactive museums and unique attractions. Around Town Tours feature two exciting itineraries designed to make your tour experience more convenient, enjoyable and affordable. The Historic Homes Tour includes three historic Old South homes for a ticket price of $17 adults, $9 youth. The Museum District Tour takes in three downtown museums for a ticket price of $18 adults, $8.50 youth. Or, see all the attractions on the Combination Tour for a ticket price of $32 adult, $16.50 youth. http://www.visitmacon.org or 1- 800-768-3401.
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Museum of Arts & Science
A visit to the Museum of Arts and Sciences is like a trip around the world! Where else can you see works of fine art, observe animals that live in tropical forests, study the culture of different civilizations, and even explore the wonders of outer space, all at one location?
http://www.masmacon.com/ or (478) 477-3251
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Ocmulgee National Monument
Journey to the ancient past to discover over 12,000 years of native American Indian heritage just across the river. Enter the continent’s only reconstructed earthlodge, climb to the top of the temple mound, see prehistoric trenches and the site of a colonial British trading post. Located 1207 Emery Highway. For more information, www.nps.gov/ocmu or 478-752-8257. Free.
http://www.nps.gov/ocmu/
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