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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Barnesville
In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents!...
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Walk the grounds of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and imagine what life was like on a 1850s...
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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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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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Birchmore Trail
The mile-long trail at Athens' Memorial Park winds through an urban forest and is highlighted by the Great Wall of Athens, built single-handedly by Fred Birchmore while in his 70s. The legendary Mr. Birchmore...
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Big Six Farms
Peaches May thru August Pecans November thru January
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Barnesville
In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents!...
Read More -
Gray
Walk the grounds of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and imagine what life was like on a 1850s...
Read More -
Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
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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Classic City BBQ Fest & Tailgate Show
8-16-2013The 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...
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Sky Over Macon
Every second Friday of the month, explore space, the constellations and planets visible from Central Georgia in "Sky Over Macon" in the Mark Smith Planetarium. The show starts with a general tour of the...
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7th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival
The 7th Annual Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival will be held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Aug. 24-25, 2013. Get outside and go wild at the Big Haynes Creek Wildlife Festival, filled...
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The Atlanta Boy Choir
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is pleased to present the 33rd annual Christmas Season appearance of the Atlanta Boy Choir under the direction of Mastro Fletcher Wolfe. The boys and men of the Atlanta...
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Drawing in the Galleries
Come explore your artistic side by sketching from works on view in the museum's galleries on June 6, 2013, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Instruction is not provided, other than by the works of art themselves,...
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Barnesville
In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents!...
Read More -
Gray
Walk the grounds of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and imagine what life was like on a 1850s...
Read More -
Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
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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Comfort Inn - Conyers
The Comfort Inn® Conyers hotel is located 20 miles east of downtown Atlanta in the heart of the Conyers business district. The hotel is convenient to local attractions, including Georgia International...
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Comfort Inn & Suites - Warner Robins
Located at 95 GA Highway 247 South , 77 room hotel with Jacuzzi Suites, smoking/non-smoking/handicap rooms available, pool, exercise room, banquet facilities, business ceter with high speed internet access...
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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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InTown Suites - Athens
InTown Suites focuses on travelers needing extended-stay accommodations. Conveniently located near UGA and Downtown Athens, InTown Suites is located near several restaurants and shopping locations.
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Barnesville
In its heyday, Barnesville was the Buggy Capital of the world, even building buggies for Presidents!...
Read More -
Gray
Walk the grounds of Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site and imagine what life was like on a 1850s...
Read More -
Covington
Residents and visitors enjoy shopping in historic downtown Covington. Whether you are in the market for...
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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