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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Perry
Consider this - no traffic jams, easy access, affordable accommodations, a relaxing retreat, modern...
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Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
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Forsyth
Whether you prefer the convenience of easy I-75 access or a room with a view and a hot country breakfast...
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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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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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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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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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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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The Neel House, Headquarters of the Federated Garden Club of Macon Inc.
This four-story, 1910 English Tudor home was designed for the Joseph N. Neel family by the renowned architect Neel Reid. It became the headquarters of the Federated Garden Clubs of Macon, Inc. in 1957...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Perry
Consider this - no traffic jams, easy access, affordable accommodations, a relaxing retreat, modern...
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Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
Read More -
Forsyth
Whether you prefer the convenience of easy I-75 access or a room with a view and a hot country breakfast...
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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Events
Featured Event
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Haunted Trolley Tour
10-21-2013Would you like to see the darker side of Milledgeville? Then take a ride on Milledgeville's annual Haunted Trolley Tour! Sponsored by the Convention...
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Classic City BBQ Fest & Tailgate Show
The 1st Annual Classic City BBQ Fest & Tailgate Show Aug. 16-17, 2013, will include live music, a BBQ cook-off featuring professional and "backyard" divisions, a kids zone, classic car show, tailgate tradeshow...
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Second Sunday Concerts in the Corridor 2014
Second Sunday Concerts are a signature community event in Macon's College Hill Corridor. Every second Sunday of the month, from April through October, expect a lively, diverse and family-friendly community...
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31st Annual-Athens to Atlanta Road Skate
A famous American tradition, Athens-to-Atlanta combines the beauty of northern Georgia, the friendliness of the in-line skating community, and the rigors of distance skating. It's more than a road skate...
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Athens Wine Weekend
Mark your calendars for the fourth annual Athens Wine Weekend, scheduled for Friday through Sunday, February 1-3, 2013, at The Classic Center in Downtown Athens. A benefit for The Classic Center Cultural...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Perry
Consider this - no traffic jams, easy access, affordable accommodations, a relaxing retreat, modern...
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Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
Read More -
Forsyth
Whether you prefer the convenience of easy I-75 access or a room with a view and a hot country breakfast...
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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Antebellum Inn
This beautiful c. 1890 home is located in Milledgeville's historic district. The inn has two parlors and five unique bedrooms. The rooms are all equipped with cable television, a VCR, private telephone...
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Great Inn - Perry
Exit 136 off I-75, laundromat, near Wal-Mart & restaurants,accepts some dogs,pool,cont. brkfst.
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Holiday Inn - Athens
The Holiday Inn is a full service 308 room property featuring the Gingko Tree Restaurant and Lounge, indoor pool, 2 fitness Centers, private key access interior corridor deluxe Towers, and 13 banquet and...
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Super 8 Motel - Byron
King rooms with VCR Two queen beds with 25" remote controlled TV. Deluxe continental breakfast in AM. Free local calls,Cable with HBO & ESPN Non-Smoking Rooms, Handicapped rooms available, Jacuzzi...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Perry
Consider this - no traffic jams, easy access, affordable accommodations, a relaxing retreat, modern...
Read More -
Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
Read More -
Forsyth
Whether you prefer the convenience of easy I-75 access or a room with a view and a hot country breakfast...
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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