Welcome to the attractions page. Here you will find the picturesque beauty of the region embodied in parks, places and palaces. From golf courses to boat marinas, the midlands is sure to have an attraction just for you!
Click the county on the left to display it's Attractions.
Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge
Little Ocmulgee State Park & Lodge features camping, cottages, a full service restaurant, a 60 room lodge and a beautiful golf course. Located just off Hwy. 441 in Wheeler County.
Website: www.gastateparks.org
Phone: (229) 868-7474
The Inn at Blueberry Plantation
The Inn at Blueberry Plantation can host your special occasion in style, offering a full service restaurant and bar and an elegant dining room or banquet room for your enjoyment.
Website: www.blueberryplantation.com
Phone: (912) 632-3000
Jasmine Acres
Jasmine Acres Nestled on 20 acres, the facilities can accommodate up to 350 for weddings, corporate events, and more. We "Specialize in Events to Remember."
Website: www.myspace.com/jasmineacres1
Phone: (912) 286-2498 or (912) 286-0270
Altamaha River
Altamaha River is the second largest watershed on the Eastern Seaboard, flowing 137 miles. The river is home to over 130 rare or endangered species.
Website: www.altamahariver.org
Phone: (912) 367-7731
A. Randall Tuten Environmental Park
A. Randall Tuten Environmental Park is a 20-acre State-Certified Schoolyard Habitat/Outdoor Classroom. Park includes trail, boardwalk area., wetlands, two ponds, restrooms, and 100 species of trees.
Website: www.baxley.org
Phone: (912) 367-8630
Falling Rocks Park
Falling Rocks Park is located adjacent to Deen's Landing on the Altamaha River and features sites for RVs, tents, picnic shelters, restrooms, and a bathing facility.
Website: www.baxley.org
Phone: (912) 367-8100
Lake Mayers
Lake Mayers is a 170-acre Public Recreation Area owned/operated by the county. The lake features restrooms, picnic shelters, tables, grills, a beach, and a boat landing.
Website: www.baxley.org
Phone: (912) 367-7731
Moody Forest Nature Area
Moody Forest Nature Area Preserved by the Nature Conservancy, Moody Forest is nearly 4,500 acres of natural area. The swamp boasts one of the nation's last remaining old-growth forests.
Website: www.nature.org
Phone: (912) 366-9549
The Claxton Bakery
The Claxton Bakery Sample the fruitcake known worldwide for old-fashioned goodness since 1910.
Website: www.claxtonfruitcake.com
Phone: 1-800-841-4211
Evans County Public Fishing Area
Evans County Public Fishing Area comprised of 372 acres with 3 lakes. Concrete boat ramps, fishing piers, boardwalk with handicapped access, picnic areas, outdoor classroom.
Phone: (912) 685-2145
Georgia Fruitcake Company
Georgia Fruitcake Company Highly skilled bakers work from recipes handed down through four generations.
Website: www.georgiafruitcakecompany.com
Phone: (912) 739-2683
Longneedle Farm Truck & Tractor Pull
Longneedle Farm Truck & Tractor Pull provides family fun every first Saturday. From truck and tractor pulls, skillet throws, and foot races, Longneedle Farm has something for everyone!
Website: www.longneedlefarmtractorpull.com
Phone: (912) 739-8469
Richey Arena
Richey Arena has barrel racing at its best! This is the fastest growing family sport around - timed barrel events are held monthly.
Phone: (912) 739-2139
Ashley-Slater House Museum / Douglas Area Welcome Center
Ashley-Slater House Museum / Douglas Area Welcome Center Visit ghosts of the past at this Italianate Mansion (c. 1912) complete with a mural and a tragic story. The house also serves as the Welcome Center.
Website: www.cityofdouglas.com
Phone: (912) 384-4555
Douglas MotorSports Park
Douglas MotorSports Park Recently named IHRA Track of the Yard, the dragway, speedway, and dirt track attract spectators from around the region.
Website: www.dmpdragway.com
Phone: (912) 384-7733
General Coffee State Park
General Coffee State Park Natural beauty and agricultural history with farm buildings, animals, camping, cottages, nature trails, a lake with boat rentals, and a 19th century home for lodging.
Website: www.georgiastateparks.org
Phone: (912) 384-7082
Heritage Station Museum
Heritage Station Museum showcases the Georgia and Florida Railroad with original documents, furnishings, and clothing. The souvenir shop features locally made products.
Website: www.cityofdouglas.com
Phone: (912) 389-3461
WWII Flight Training Museum
WWII Flight Training Museum The WWII Flight Training Museum reflects its status as an active training facility between 1941 and 1944. Vintage aircraft often on display.
Phone: (912) 383-9111
Dublin-Laurens County Historical Museum
Dublin-Laurens County Historical Museum Included on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum includes collections of Native American relics, photographs, journals, and paintings.
Phone: (478) 272-9242
Hugh Gillis Public Fishing Area
Hugh Gillis Public Fishing Area has a 109 acre lake with 640 acres of terrain. Major species include: largemouth bass, bluegill, redear sunfish, and channel catfish. Includes concrete boat ramp, fish cleaning station, pier, and covered pavilion.
Phone: (478) 296-6192
Market on Madison
Market on Madison Located on Madison Street in historic downtown Dublin, this wonderful farmer's market features local fruits, vegetables, jams, jellies, artists, and even live entertainment.
Phone: (478) 272-2560
Southern Pines Complex & Ag Center
Southern Pines Complex & Ag Center is a 120 acre facility including baseball/softball fields, walking trail, picnic area, and an Ag & Exposition Center. Conveniently located off I-16 with restaurants and motels nearby.
Website: www.dlcga.org
Phone: (478) 277-5060
Theatre Dublin
Theatre Dublin was built in 1934, renovated in 1996, and serves as a performing arts center. Accommodates 600 people and has featured musical acts, comedians, youth theatre, pageants, and dance performances.
Phone: (478) 277-5074
Dodge County Public Fishing Lake
Dodge County Public Fishing Lake is a 104-acre lake stocked with largemouth bass, bluegille, redear sunfish, channel catfish and more. Concrete boat ramps, fishing pier, picnic tables, and a nature trail.
Phone: (478) 374-6765
Fallen Star Ranch
Fallen Star Ranch Come see nearly 100 AMHA/AMHR registered miniature horses that are bred, raised, and sold at the ranch.
Website: www.fallenstarranch.com
Phone: (478) 374-3111
Jay Bird Springs Resort
Jay Bird Springs Resort provides good ol' fashioned fun at its best. Swimming, roller-skating, miniature golf, volleyball, 350' plus water slide and more. Accomodations, RV Park and tent camping available.
Phone: (229) 868-2728
Mr. Angel Monument
Mr. Angel Monument is the gravesite of the first University of Georgia Bulldog mascot, who served from 1944-46. The monument is located at the Bank of Eastman, where the home of owner Dr. Warren A. Coleman once stood.
Phone: (478) 374-4723
Tom Sawyer Farms
Tom Sawyer Farms When in season, come out and pick your own strawberries, blackberries, and peaches. Enjoy delicious homemade peach ice cream.
Phone: (478) 934-7584
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery is one of two veterans' cemeteries in the state. The site covers 43 acres and features 2,000 casket gravesites, 350 in-ground cremation burial sites, and over 1,000 columbarium niches.
Website: www.georgia.gov
Phone: (912) 654-5159
Glennville-Tattnall Museum
Glennville-Tattnall Museum is located in the former Glenville Elementary School on Tillman Street. The museum has been open for 15 years and is on the campus of Southeastern Technical College.
Website: www.tattnall.com
Phone: (912) 654-2823
Gordonia Altamaha State Park & Brazell's Creek Golf Course
Gordonia Altamaha State Park & Brazell's Creek Golf Course offers fishing, hunting, camping, canoeing, pedal boating, and swimming for all ages almost all year long. Features a 12-acre recreational lake and a newly opened golf course.
Website: www.gastateparks.org
Phone: (912) 557-7744
Nelson Hotel (A.K.A "The Painted Lady")
Nelson Hotel (A.K.A "The Painted Lady") is a beautiful bed and breakfast circa 1901 in downtown Reidsville.
Phone: (912) 557-4480
Old Tattnall County Courthouse (circa 1902)
Old Tattnall County Courthouse (circa 1902) is a beautifully renovated second-empire influence architecture structure in Reidsville.
Website: www.tattnall.com
Phone: (912) 557-4335
Bittersweet Retreat Nature Tours
Bittersweet Retreat Nature Tours provides guided, individualized private tours of hardwood forests, hammocks, sloughs and swamps of the Ocmulgee River. Ride in quiet electric vehicles. Call for fees.
Phone: (478) 955-4435
Hawkinsville Opera House
Hawkinsville Opera House is one of only three of its kind in Georgia. Tour the historic facility built in 1907 or attend one of the venue's monthly performances.
Website: www.hawkinsvilleoperahouse.com
Phone (478) 783-1884
Lawrence Bennett Harness Training Facility
Lawrence Bennett Harness Training Facility is open from October-May. Watch the harness horseman train the trotters and pacers on the mile long clay track or attend the Annual Festival (3rd weekend in April).
Website: www.georgiaharnesshorsetrainingfacility.com
Phone: (478) 892-3240
Mile Branch Boat Landing and Riverfront Park
Mile Branch Boat Landing and Riverfront Park Enjoy the Ocmulgee Riverfront park which includes a concrete boat ramp, pavilion, picnic tables, trails, and parking area.
Phone: (478) 783-1717
1890 Homestead Village
1890 Homestead Village is an authentic homestead with a detached kitchen, church, commissary, chicken coop, and outdoor privy. Site of the Annual 1890 Celebration in November. Cane grinding, sawmilling, shingle splitting, and more!
Phone: (912) 375-4543
The Big House
The Big House is a grand old southern mansion with columns, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and a unique history. Available for weddings, receptions, parties, meetings, and more.
Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com
Phone: (912) 375-4543
Circle SS Horse Auction
Circle SS Horse Auction is the largest livestock and horse auction in the state. Check it out every Friday night from 6 p.m. until. Located on Hwy. 341.
Phone: (912) 375-5543
Town's Bluff Park / Heritage Center &
Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area
Town's Bluff Park / Heritage Center & Bullard Creek Wildlife Management Area Located on the banks of the Altamaha River, offers fishing, hunting, canoeing, primitive camping, and RV sites. Open air picnic shelters with grills. Conference Center overlooking the river.
Website: www.hazlehurst-jeffdavis.com
Phone: (912) 379-9303
Lake Lindsay Grace
Lake Lindsay Grace Enjoy fishing, boating, and water sports on 234 acres of beautiful lake property. RV hookups, picnic tables, boat ramps, tent camping, and more available.
Website: www.waynetourism.com
Phone: (912) 427-3233
Little Red Caboose
Little Red Caboose Step inside this little red train caboose for a healthy dose of Wayne County history, home of the Wayne County Board of Tourism and part of Wayne County Train Triangle.
Website: www.waynetourism.com
Phone: (912) 427-3233
Railfan Platform
Railfan Platform is designed to allow train watchers of all kinds to see approximately 60 trains a day and listen to the conductors through a coastline box. Facility includes shelter, gazebo, lighting, ceiling fans, and benches.
Website: www.waynetourism.com
Phone: (912) 427-3233
Rayonier Wildlife Management Area
Rayonier Wildlife Management Area is a natural respite for wildlife lovers, seasonal fishing and hunting are offered. Call for fees.
Website: www.gohuntgeorgia.com
Phone: (912) 262-3173
Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area
Horse Creek Wildlife Management Area is located between Jacksonville and Lumber City on Hwy. 117 and offers hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, bird watching, and picnicking. Home of the World Record Large Mouth Bass.
Phone: (229) 868-6365
Pioneer Arts & Historical Society Museum
Pioneer Arts & Historical Society Museum is located on Forsyth Street in Helena. The museum's collection is representative of Telfair County in the late 1900s.
Phone: (229) 868-2664
Liberty Square
Liberty Square is home to a replica of the Statue of Liberty and the Liberty Bell, which once served as the fire bell for McRae.
Website: www.telfairco.com
Phone: (229) 868-6365
Telfair - A Driving Historical Tour
Telfair - A Driving Historical Tour is a self-guided tour (complete with a booklet) of historical buildings located in Telfair County.
Phone: (229) 868-2664
1928 Commissary
1928 Commissary is located on I-16 at Exit 104. The restored 1928 lumber mill commissary also houses the Metter-Candler Chamber of Commerce and is known as the "Front Door of Metter."
Website: www.metter-candler.com
Phone: (912) 685-2159 or (912) 685-6988
The Candler County Courthouse
The Candler County Courthouse is listed on the National Register of historic places, along with the three city blocks surrounding the structure.
Website: www.metter-candler.com
Phone: (912) 685-2159 or (912) 685-6988
Downtown Metter
Downtown Metter boasts many specialty shops including two old-fashioned soda fountains. Relax and enjoy the shady lawn in the center of town along the Woodpecker Trail.
Website: www.metter-candler.com
Phone: (912) 685-2159 or (912) 685-6988
Guido Gardens
Guido Gardens features a sparkling waterfall, shimmering fountains, babbling brooks, a beautiful Prayer Chapel and home of the Sower. Take Exit 104 from I-16.
Website: www.guidogardens.com
Phone: (912) 685-2222
C.A.S.E. Farm Project
C.A.S.E. Farm Project includes education and applied agricultural study of new and emerging crops, products, practices and technologies. Hands-on learning for students, farmers, and other interested parties. Tours available September-November.
Website: www.irwin.k12.ga.us
Paulk Vineyards
Paulk Vineyards is a six-generation family business and is the world's largest and most well-established muscadine vineyard. Produces juice, jams, jellies, neutraceuticals, and other finished products.
Website: www.paulkvineyards.com
Phone: 1-877-538-2880
Georgia Southern Botanical Garden
Georgia Southern Botanical Garden offers visitors a unique view of the cultural and natural heritage of the southeastern coastal plain, an area rich in unique and endangered plants.
Website: www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/garden
Phone: (912) 871-1149
Georgia Southern University Museum
Georgia Southern University Museum Visitors can meet the Mosasaur and the famous Vogtle Whale in the Hall of Natural History and be a paleontologist in the children's interactive area.
Website: www.ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/museum/
Phone: (912) 478-5444
Georgia Southern University Wildlife Education Center
Georgia Southern University Wildlife Education Center Visitors can watch the eagles take flight, touch our lime-green friend Monty the Python, or explore the different habitats of raptors, reptiles, and mammals.
Website: www.welcome.georgisouthern.edu/wildlife/index.htm
Phone: (912) 478-0831
Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery
Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery is the first of its kind in Southeast Georgia, boasting scenic views, sunsets, and award-winning wines.
Website: www.meinhardtvineyards.com
Phone: (912) 839-2458
Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark
Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark Visitors can jump into 768,000 gallons of fun, ride on one of the park's three wild slides, or relax and go with the flow on the Lazy River.
Website: www.splashintheboro.com
Phone: (912) 489-3000
Briar Creek Revolutionary Battle Field
Briar Creek Revolutionary Battle Field This major American Revolutionary War Battlefield is where the Battle of Briar Creek occurred on March 3, 1779. The battlefield is located at the Tuckahoe Wildlife Management Area, which has 15,000 acres for hunting, camping, hiking, and fishing.
Website: www.screvencounty.com
Phone: (912) 564-7878
Savannah River Preserve
Savannah River Preserve 1200 acres of planted pine, hardwood, swamps, and an abundance of wild game. Activities include hunting, sporting clays, and archery range. Cabins available.
Website: www.savannahriverpreserve.com
Phone: (912) 857-6680
Screven Motor Speedway
Screven Motor Speedway is a thrilling dirt track racing and ¬ mile drag racing facility with competitions every other weekend.
Website: www.screvenmotorspeedway.com
Phone: (912) 857-4884
Shannon Vineyards & Winery
Shannon Vineyards & Winery Locally owned and operated, this newly opened Georgia winery offers tours and tastings. Located on the Savannah River Parkway, north of Newington.
Website: www.shannonvineyards.com
Phone: (912) 857-3867
The Soda Shop Gallery
The Soda Shop Gallery A popular teen hangout in the 40s and 50s, the Soda Shop is now a local art gallery in historic downtown Sylvania.
Phone: (912) 564-7200
