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Presidential Pathways
Overview
Discover some of nature’s most breathtaking natural wonders in a region known as much for its simple country style as its ties to two influential American presidents.
Discover the many possibilities:
- Enjoy – Botanical gardens and unspoiled scenery
- Discover – Peaceful retreats and theatrical ties
- Follow – Presidential footsteps and historical happenings
Blaze a path along the rails, trails and scenic waterways of West Georgia while brushing up on history, indulging in nostalgia, and basking in the warmth of the Presidential Pathways region.
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Vienna
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Attractions
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Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens is an award-winning, 13,000-acre gardens, resort and preserve nestled in the southernmost foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, in ...
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Hills & Dales Estate
This historic estate was the home of textile magnate Fuller E. Callaway, Sr. and his family. The property features the historic Ferrell Gardens which are one of the best preserved 19th century garden...
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SAM Shortline Excursion Train
SAM Shortline Excursion Train travels through southwest Georgia in air-conditioned 1949 vintage cars mixing a taste of the old rural south with todays excitement. There are fun and exciting train stop...
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Providence Canyon State Outdoor Recreation Area
Visitors are amazed at the breathtaking colors of Georgias Little Grand Canyon. The rare Plumleaf Azalea and other wildflowers, as well as the pink, orange, red and purple hues of the soft canyon soil...
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Andersonville National Historic Site
Andersonville National Historic Site pays tribute to all American prisoners of war. The park preserves the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison) and includes Andersonville National Cemetery. Inte...
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Vienna
Vienna is named for the Austrian capital on the Danube. In 1903 it was described metaphorically as a...
Read MoreWarm Springs
Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling foothills near the naturally, heated waters made famous by...
Read MoreColumbus
The city of Columbus has no shortage of attractions for all ages and tastes. Our latest attraction i...
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Events
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Watermelon Days Festival
6/1/2012In June, Cordele and Crisp County celebrate what they are known best for...WATERMELONS! One of the oldest festivals in the State of Georgia, people fr...
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The Cotton Pickin' Fair
10/6/2012A 180 year old family farmstead becomes the backdrop for 300 artisans and antique dealers. Delicious southern foods are cooked on site, and folk dancers, musicians, and entertainers perform on s...
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Sweet Corn Festival
6/16/2012While you're here, check out our All-Natural Produce Stand; seasonal fruits and vegetables; and our All-Natural, Grass Fed, Grain-Finished Beef. There’s nothing quite like standing in a garden picking...
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Sweet Corn Festival
6/16/2012While you're here, check out our All-Natural Produce Stand; seasonal fruits and vegetables; and our All-Natural, Grass Fed, Grain-Finished Beef. There’s nothing quite like standing in a garden picking...
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SAM Shortline American Adventure Excursion
6/22/2012This is an excellent trip with a 2 hour layover in Americus and a 1 hour layover in Plains. Enjoy a meal, shopping, antique picking or walk the streets where President Carter walks. Ticket prices vary...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
Vienna
Vienna is named for the Austrian capital on the Danube. In 1903 it was described metaphorically as a...
Read MoreWarm Springs
Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling foothills near the naturally, heated waters made famous by...
Read MoreColumbus
The city of Columbus has no shortage of attractions for all ages and tastes. Our latest attraction i...
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Lodgings
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Pine Mountain Club Chalets Resort
This terrific family resort has been in the area for over 35 years. Many of the chalets have been recently updated and re-furnished. A favorite spot f...
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-Columbus
If you’re looking for hotels in Columbus, GA that combine comfort, style, and great value, you’ll love the Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus. Our Georgia hotel is ideally located near Fort Benning a...
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Plains Historic Inn
Seven period suites authentically furnished from the 1920's to the 1980's. Every room is a history lesson. Each suite includes a private bath, cable TV, smoke free environment and meets accessibilit...
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Highland Marina Resort on West Point Lake
Located on magnificent West Point Lake and surrounded by the beautiful yellow pines and rolling hills of west Georgia, Highland Marina Resort is ideal for your family’s next vacation or weekend getawa...
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Rothschild Pound House Inn & Cottages
Enjoy the main house or one of four cottages, a total of 18 rooms; all with private baths; full 2 course breakfast; cocktail hour, and turndown service - all included in the standard price. Second Emp...
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Vienna
Vienna is named for the Austrian capital on the Danube. In 1903 it was described metaphorically as a...
Read MoreWarm Springs
Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling foothills near the naturally, heated waters made famous by...
Read MoreColumbus
The city of Columbus has no shortage of attractions for all ages and tastes. Our latest attraction i...
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Weekend Getaways
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Roosevelt's Little White House
Franklin Delano Roosevelt built the Little White House in 1932 while governor of New York, prior to being inaugurated as president in 1933. He first came to Warm Springs in 1924 hoping to find a cure for the infantile paralysis (polio) that had struck him in 1921. Swimming in the warm, buoyant spring waters brought him no miracle cure, but it did bring improvement. During FDR's presidency and the Great Depression, he developed many New Deal Programs (such as the Rural Electrification Administration) based upon his experiences in this small town. While posing for a portrait on April 12, 1945, FDR suffered a stroke and died a short while later. Today, the Unfinished Portrait is featured in a new museum that showcases many exhibits, including FDR's 1938 Ford convertible with hand controls, his Fireside Chats playing over a 1930s radio, his stagecoach and a theater. Visitors can tour FDR's home, which has been carefully preserved very much as he left it.
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Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is a privately operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, 10 cottages and a restaurant. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm and other attractions. An 18-hole golf course and
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Side Trips and Main Streets
Vienna
Vienna is named for the Austrian capital on the Danube. In 1903 it was described metaphorically as a...
Read MoreWarm Springs
Warm Springs is nestled among the rolling foothills near the naturally, heated waters made famous by...
Read MoreColumbus
The city of Columbus has no shortage of attractions for all ages and tastes. Our latest attraction i...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Information Center
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Region Travel Guide
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