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.
Map & Local Info
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Madison
Check in often with the Madison-Morgan Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn about new and exciting events...
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Social Circle
In the early 1800s, the settlement that would become Social Circle was located at the junction...
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Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Attractions
Featured Attraction
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Rock Candy Tours
Rock, roll and stroll through Macon's legendary and notorious music history. See the homes, offices, crash pads and favorite haunts of some of southern...
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Appalachian Wilderness Guides
Appalachian Wilderness Guides is the most personable guided hiking and backpacking service in the U.S.! We specialize in old fashioned customer service and "new fangled" fun! Our expert guide/naturalists...
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Washington Farms
The fall season at our Watkinsville location starts Saturday, Sept. 29 and continues through Nov. 4, 2012. Get lost in a field of corn, pick your pumpkin right out of the field, ride the hay wagons, and...
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Smiley's Flea & Farmers Market
Since 1985 Smiley's Flea & Farmers Market has been Georgia's Largest and Finest Market. Offering a wide variety of items and ameneties that is sure to please everyone. Smiley's attracts vendors and customer...
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Rock Eagle Effigy
Visit the Rock Eagle Mound, a stone effigy shaped like a prone bird built by Native Americans. The mound is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open to the public free of charge...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Madison
Check in often with the Madison-Morgan Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn about new and exciting events...
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Social Circle
In the early 1800s, the settlement that would become Social Circle was located at the junction...
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Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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Events
Featured Event
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Deep Roots Festival
10-19-2013Named one of Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 events, winner of SFEA's Best Event 2009 and also voted Lake Oconee Living magazine's Best Event for 2010...
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Kress Project Book Release Party
Enjoy music by Charlie Hartness and performances by other Kress Project winners on June 23, 2013, at the Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA). The Kress Project was an online exhibition that celebrated 50 years...
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Briar Patch Arts Festival
The Annual Briar Patch Arts Festival will be another spectacular, unique arts festival. Our specialty arts and crafts vendors will be showcasing handmade soaps, photography, paintings, jewelry, pottery...
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Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Meet the Georgia Museum of Art's docents for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection on June 5, 2013, at 2 p.m. See American paintings, Southern decorative arts, a Kress Study Collection of...
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Tour at Two: Highlights from the Permanent Collection
Meet the Georgia Museum of Art's docents on June 12, 2013, at 2 p.m. for a tour of highlights from the permanent collection, including American paintings, southern decorative arts, a Kress Study Collection...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Madison
Check in often with the Madison-Morgan Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn about new and exciting events...
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Social Circle
In the early 1800s, the settlement that would become Social Circle was located at the junction...
Read More -
Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
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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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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Places to Stay
Featured Places to Stay
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Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast
Ashford Manor Bed and Breakfast is a private, 5-acre estate with an 1893 Victorian home surrounded by 4 acres of gardens and a pool. We are located within...
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Candlewood Suites - Athens
The Candlewood Suites-Athens, the city's newest premier extended stay hotel, is conveniently located on the west side of the city along US-78, within minutes of UGA, Sanford Stadium, The Classic Center...
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James Madison Inn, Spa & Conference Center
The James Madison Inn is located in the heart of downtown Madison within walking distance of antebellum homes, graceful parks, centuries-old cemeteries, stellar shops, art & antique galleries, spas, and...
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Jameson Inn-Warner Robins
Located at 2731 Watson Boulevard, this 60 room hotel offers smoking/non-smoking/handicapped rooms, fitness center, La-Z-Boy recliners, whirlpool baths, executive suites, outdoor pool, microwaves/refrigerators...
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Quality Inn & Conference Center - Macon
Amenities include meeting space, outdoor pool, gym, smoking & non-smoking rooms, motorcoach parking, discounts available, continental breakfast, high-speed connect.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Madison
Check in often with the Madison-Morgan Convention & Visitors Bureau to learn about new and exciting events...
Read More -
Social Circle
In the early 1800s, the settlement that would become Social Circle was located at the junction...
Read More -
Jackson
Swim, fish, and boat in the placid waters of Lake Jackson or bike your way through Dauset Trails Nature...
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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Historic Heartland Regional Travel Guide
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