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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  • 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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Events

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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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Places to Stay

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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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