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Historic Heartland
Overview
Filled with breathtaking natural vistas, awe-inspiring art and antiques, and a vibrant music scene, Historic Heartland is brimming with things to do. Discover the many possibilities: Enjoy – Delightful eateries and refreshing retreats Discover – Georgia’s Civil War Capital and one of the nation’s most beloved college towns Explore – Eclectic trails, botanical gardens, and lake activities With so many offerings, Historic Heartland is ripe for discovery. Visit Georgia’s central region today.
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Watkinsville
Minutes from Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta, Watkinsville retains a small town atmosphere. ...
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Roberta and Crawford County are located in the heart of Georgia and celebrate a rich history of peac...
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Attractions
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Historic Douglass Theatre
Otis Redding was discovered here. Little Richard, Ma Rainey, Cab Calloway and many others also performed in this theater during its run from 1921 to t...
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Blue Willow Inn Restaurant
The internationally acclaimed Blue Willow Inn Restaurant. Located in the historic district of Social Circle, is housed in a turn-of-the-century Greek Revival mansion. Formerly known as the Bertha Upsh...
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Georgia Museum of Art
Come Experience the New Georgia Museum of Art! The Georgia Museum of Art has long offered its audiences a world-class art experience. As both an academic museum and the state’s official art museu...
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Civil War Heartland Leaders Trail
Over four-dozen sites in and around Athens reveal the many stories of the lives and legacies of the men and women who shaped the Confederacy. Visit the fascinating Crawford W. Long Medical Museum in ...
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Fox Vineyards & Winery
Fox Vineyards & Winery – Only a short drive east of Atlanta, Fox Vineyards & Winery is easily located on Highway 11, just one mile south of Exit 98 off I-20 East. The idea for Fox was to produce wine...
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Watkinsville
Minutes from Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta, Watkinsville retains a small town atmosphere. ...
Read MoreForsyth
The Forsyth-Monroe County Welcome Center in Forsyth is the home of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber...
Read MoreRoberta
Roberta and Crawford County are located in the heart of Georgia and celebrate a rich history of peac...
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Events
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11th Annual Madison Antiques Show & Sale
Whether you are an avid collector or casual shopper, we invite you to the 11th Annual Madison Antiques Show and Sale. Since its beginning, this show...
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Father/Daughter Dance
Fathers will experience a memorable evening with their ‘little girls’ at the Museum Guild's annual Father-Daughter Dance. Whether dancing the night away, enjoying delectable delights or posing for a s...
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Taste of Athens 19th Annual
"Eat, Drink, and Help Many" by attending the 19th annual A Taste of Athens. Sample over 50 local restaurants, wine and beer, and bid on fabulous silent auction items. A Taste of Athens benefits Commun...
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Watkinsville
Minutes from Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta, Watkinsville retains a small town atmosphere. ...
Read MoreForsyth
The Forsyth-Monroe County Welcome Center in Forsyth is the home of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber...
Read MoreRoberta
Roberta and Crawford County are located in the heart of Georgia and celebrate a rich history of peac...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Information Center
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Lodgings
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Hotel Indigo - Athens
This luxury, eco-chic boutique hotel features an arts & music theme that celebrates Athens' vibrant college-town scene. By breaking out of the convent...
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Southern Cross Guest Ranch
Experience southern hospitality at its finest on this wonderfully accommodating ranch. Largely undiscovered, Southern Cross Ranch is nestled in Georgia’s cattle country in the center of the Historic ...
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Days Inn & Suites - Fort Valley
In the heart of downtown Fort Valley, Days Inn Fort Valley welcomes you to one of the "Cities of Excellence". Fort Valley is a quiet and peaceful, yet energetic and progressive city located near the g...
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Rumble Seat Inn
At the Rumble Seat Inn in historic Barnesville, you'll be pampered and spoiled as you stay at your home away from home. Relax on the porch swing, sit in the private side garden or have a treat on the ...
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Lake Sinclair Villages
Located on beautiful Lake Sinclair just east of Milledgeville. Lake Sinclair Villages offers tennis and basketball courts, pool, playground, horseshoes, shuffleboard, grills, boat launch and recovery,...
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Watkinsville
Minutes from Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta, Watkinsville retains a small town atmosphere. ...
Read MoreForsyth
The Forsyth-Monroe County Welcome Center in Forsyth is the home of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber...
Read MoreRoberta
Roberta and Crawford County are located in the heart of Georgia and celebrate a rich history of peac...
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Weekend Getaways
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Athens
Take a hip trip to Athens, Georgia! The eclectic college town of Athens is 61 miles northeast of Atlanta, nestled just below the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A vibrant, restored Victorian-era downtown teems with art galleries, trendy shops, world-renowned nightclubs and distinctive dining. Historic architecture and impressive gardens complete the unique blend of traditional heritage and trend-setting southern culture. The vibe and energy that gave birth to R.E.M and the B-52’s are alive and well today! Visit our website for complete travel information, including online reservations, calendar of events, special offers, and music samples.
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Madison
Check in often with the Madison-Morgan Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn about new and exciting events, ticket prices, admission fees, and the ins and outs of Madison & Morgan County. In 2001, Madison was voted the "#1 Small Town in America" by Travel Holiday Magazine. Madison is Georgia's "authentic southern town", with an array of ambient local dining options, 45+ specialty shops and over 160 antique dealers. Just one hour east of Atlanta on I-20, we're the perfect day trip, but an even better weekend get-away. Madison offers a whole host of bed & breakfasts, national brand l
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Watkinsville
Minutes from Athens and only an hour east of Atlanta, Watkinsville retains a small town atmosphere. ...
Read MoreForsyth
The Forsyth-Monroe County Welcome Center in Forsyth is the home of the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber...
Read MoreRoberta
Roberta and Crawford County are located in the heart of Georgia and celebrate a rich history of peac...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Information Center
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