Classic South
Overview
Southern hospitality at its finest, the Classic South offers visitors a rare combination of history and charm mixed with bustling excursion options for everyone from outdoorsmen to museum-goers.
Discover the many possibilities:
- Enjoy – Charming antebellum homes and championship golf greens
- Discover – Family-friendly festivals and locally grown treats
- Explore – State parks, vast lakes, and historic towns
The variety of possibilities provided by the Classic South are sure to delight visitors of all ages, bringing to life lost treasures amidst Georgia’s small-town ambiance and big-city attractions.
Map & Local Info
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
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Waynesboro
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta...
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Union Point
This town was developed from a railroad junction in 1834. Union Point is known for its fine Victorian...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Classic South Regional Travel Guide
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Attractions
Featured Attraction
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Augusta Mall
More that 140 stores at the region's largest shopping mall. Dillards, Sears, JC Penney, Richs/Macys are anchor stores. Two food courts, events and promotions...
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Crawfordville
Home of many movies made in Georgia, "Home Fires Burning" and "Paris Trout".
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Glascock County Industrial Development Authority
Glascock County was created from Warren County in 1857. Georgia's 122nd county was named for Gen. Thomas Glascock (1790-1841), a statesman who fought in the War of 1812 and the Seminole War.
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Soap Creek Marina
Weekend get-away on Clarks Hill Lake. 3-Bedroom Accommodations with boat docks. 2 Night Minimum. The Marina is just minutes from several state parks, golf courses, historic towns and shopping. Soap...
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Historic Scull Shoals Mill Village
Scull Shoals was home to Georgia's First Paper Mill, Water-Powered Sawmill, Grist Mill, and Textile Mills. The site also features numerous archaeological sites, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Educational...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
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Waynesboro
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta...
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Union Point
This town was developed from a railroad junction in 1834. Union Point is known for its fine Victorian...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Classic South Regional Travel Guide
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Events
Featured Event
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Former "Lettermen" Vocalist, Mark Preston and his Orchestra
6-8-2013Variety Magazine has dubbed Mark Preston, "One of the Finest Entertainers in Show Business." This veteran of the Las Vegas and Atlantic City cabaret scene...
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Sportsman's Festival
This is fun for the entire family that you can't find just anywhere around here! Our 20th year will be extra special...we're planning the entertainment for this wonderful occasion. You can keep up to...
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20th Annual Sportsman's Festival Sponsored by Hometown Warrenton, Inc.
Visit Warrenton, Ga., on Nov. 9, 2013, for the 20th Annual Sportsman's Festival sponsored by Hometown Warrenton, Inc. The family-oriented event with special exhibits and activities for hunting and fishing...
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Mule Day-Southern Heritage Festival
Held the second Saturday in October each year. A celebration of plantation life in the Old South with mule contests, primitive demonstrations, food, arts & crafts, and fun for the whole family. Held at...
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Washington County Farmer's Market
Farmer's Market offering local homegrown produce, fruits, flowers and plants, as well as homemade jams, jellies, pickle, relishes, cakes and pies. Every Saturday and Tuesday morning 8:00 am -12:00 noon...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
Read More -
Waynesboro
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta...
Read More -
Union Point
This town was developed from a railroad junction in 1834. Union Point is known for its fine Victorian...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Classic South Regional Travel Guide
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Places to Stay
Featured Places to Stay
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The Fitzpatrick Hotel
All rooms are uniquely furnished in Victorian period furniture with private baths. Several rooms have fireplaces. Room rates include continental breakfast...
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Big Hart Campgound
Big Hart Campground is located at the confluence of Big Creek and Hart Creek on the western end of beautiful J. Strom Thurmond Lake, the largest Corps of Engineers lake project east of the Mississippi...
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Fountain Campground
In the early 1900’s, land was donated in Warren County for the building of a campground for religious purposes. Services have been held at the campground every year since 1932. The third Sunday in...
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Masters Inn Economy - Augusta
Easy access to I-20.
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Sleep Inn - Augusta
Augusta's newest hotel. Coffee maker, microwave and fridge in each room. Free breakfast, fitness and meeting room.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
Read More -
Waynesboro
Waynesboro played a significant role during the Civil War. After General Sherman captured Atlanta...
Read More -
Union Point
This town was developed from a railroad junction in 1834. Union Point is known for its fine Victorian...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Classic South Regional Travel Guide
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