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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Millen
Cotton Avenue is an excellent example of a railroad commercial district. The Central Railroad...
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Sandersville
Sandersville is located in east central Georgia, halfway between Macon and Augusta, and halfway between...
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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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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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Washington County Courthouse
Sandersville, ca. 1859 or ca. 1869. Washington County Courthouse. The structure was built circa 1835-1836. It was destroyed in 1855 by the fire which burned...
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Hickory Hill
This 256-acre historic site features a magnificently restored, fully furnished Greek Revival mansion with historic farm buildings, woodland gardens, walking trails, fountains and terrific bird watching...
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The Fire House Gallery
This newly established art gallery is dedicated to bringing the best and most provocative Southern and rural art to Louisville and the Central Savannah River Area. Exhibitions change at least monthly...
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Elijah Clark State Park
Located on the western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A renovated and furnished log cabin...
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Amity Recreation Area
Day use area with shelters, picnic areas, beach, and playground. Managed by the US Corps of Engineers.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Millen
Cotton Avenue is an excellent example of a railroad commercial district. The Central Railroad...
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Sandersville
Sandersville is located in east central Georgia, halfway between Macon and Augusta, and halfway between...
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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
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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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5th Annual Patriotic Days Sponsored by Hometown Warrenton, Inc.
7-6-2013Get your rackets out and register for the annual Tennis Tourney which begins on the First Saturday in July, following the Patriotic Parade and Pie Bake...
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Gospel by the Tracks Concert
Bring your chairs and join us as several local musical talents take stage on the platform of the historic freight depot. Music beings at 4 p.m. Free admission. For more information, call 478-552-7875....
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Fair on the Square
Millen's annual Fair on the Square is held the first Saturday in October on the Jenkins County Courthouse square. Featured arts and crafts include etched glassware, leather goods, handmade jewelry, woodcrafts...
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Art Exhibihition, Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy & Sue Porterfield
Joint exhibition of three accomplished artists, Cathy Armstrong, Linda Hardy and Sue Porterfield. Exhibit on view through August 30, 2013
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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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Millen
Cotton Avenue is an excellent example of a railroad commercial district. The Central Railroad...
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Sandersville
Sandersville is located in east central Georgia, halfway between Macon and Augusta, and halfway between...
Read More -
Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
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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Scottish Inn - Augusta/East
Convenient to Fort Gordon and industrial areas.
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Hamburg State Outdoor Recreation Area Campgrounds
Campsites have water and electricity. Picnic table and grill/fire ring. Comfort station with hot water facilities. Limited laundry facility. Campsites are seasonal - March 1 until November 1 - and are...
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America Best Inn & Suites
suites, refrigerator, microwave, coffee makers, pets, large vehicle parking, cable TV, HBO, ESPN.
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The Edenfield House
The Edenfield House is a historic bed and breakfast located in beautiful Swainsboro. Named after H.C. Edenfield, local bank president and resident from 1927 to 1978, this gorgeous mansion was constructed...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Millen
Cotton Avenue is an excellent example of a railroad commercial district. The Central Railroad...
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Sandersville
Sandersville is located in east central Georgia, halfway between Macon and Augusta, and halfway between...
Read More -
Thomson
Fish the waters, bless the hounds and do the blues with Blind Willie McTell Welcome to Thomson-McDuffie...
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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