Historic Heartland

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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Attractions

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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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  • Piccadilly Farms

    The gardens and nursery of Picadilly Farm have been developed over the past 17 years and feature hostas, hellebores, perennials, native flowers, camellias, unusual shrubs, and dwarf conifers. Gardens...

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  • The Village at Indian Springs

    Shopping - Art - Antiques - Historic Museum - Nature Center.  Relaxing, Rejuvenating, Refreshing.  The best words to describe Georgia's newest destination, The Village at Indian Springs.  Come and relax...

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Events

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  • Olde Town Conyers Christmas Party-2013

    Merchants and restaurants in the historic Olde Town business district celebrate the season on Friday evening, December 6, 2013,  from 5-8 P.M.  with special sales, promotions, ice skating at the Pavilion...

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  • Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival

    Sample lots of great chili, relax in the beer garden, learn to carve a pumpkin from a pro, shop for locally grown produce and handcrafted art, listen to some great live music, check out a cool tractor...

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  • Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show

    Acoustic guitar enthusiasts now have an event geared to their musical preferences in the Naturally Acoustic Guitar Show on Sept. 14, 2013, at Crooked Pines Farm. Bring chairs and blankets and relax near...

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  • Art and Intrigue Film Series: "Stolen"

    In March of 1990, two thieves dressed as Boston police officers gained entrance to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and successfully executed the largest art heist in modern history. Among the 13 priceless...

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Places to Stay

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  • Lake Oconee

    A 19000 square area lake located in Greene, Morgan, Hancock and Putnam counties. Boating, fishing, golf and various other activities are available on the lake.

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  • Holloway Cottages at Indian Springs

    Looking for that special place to get away from it all ? Holloway Cottages offer one and two bedroom cottages with kitchens, living room, bedroom and bath. Screened porches and grills. Fully equipped for...

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  • Days Inn - Covington

    Located east of Atlanta on I-20 and minutes from historic downtown Covington, Days Inn offers comfortable accomodations at an affordable price.

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  • Comfort Inn & Suites - Athens

    The Comfort Inn & Suites® hotel is located within five miles of the University of Georgia, Athens Ben Epps Airport, Medical Center of Central Georgia, the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, the Navy...

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