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Albany Area Arts Council
Albany. Located in the historic Carnegie Library. Call for more information
about the local symphony, theaters, museums, art exhibits, concerts,
children’s education and adult workshops.
For more information:
229-439-2787 or www.albanyartscouncil.org
Albany Museum of Art
Albany. The Albany Museum of Art won 2005 Museum of the Year from
the Georgia Association of Museums. View sub-Saharan African art,
collections of 19th and 20th Century American and European art,
and several changing exhibits. Children love the Amazing Spaces
Gallery featuring youth art and a hands-on interactive gallery.
For more information: 229-439-8400 or www.albanymuseum.com
Flint
RiverQuarium
Albany. Featuring a 175,000 gallon blue hole spring and more than
100 species of fish, turtles, alligators and other creatures native
to the Flint River. Imagination Theater features large-format and
3-D films.
For more information:
229-639-2650 or www.flintriverquarium.com
Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum
Albany. The museum located at Old Mt. Zion Church. 326 Whitney Avenue,
shares the story of ordinary people and their leaders in the Albany
and Southwest Georgia movements who bore witness to equal rights
and helped spark the National Civil Rights Movement.
For more information:
229-432-1698 or www.albanyga.com.
Ray
Charles Plaza
Albany - Relax next to the Flint River
as you sit on piano keys listening to the music of Ray Charles.
The plaza features a life size bronze sculpture of Ray sitting
at his piano.
The Parks at Chehaw
Albany. Provides nearly 800 acres of fun, including the only accredited
zoo in Georgia outside of Atlanta, Chehaw Wild Animal Park. Enjoy
native and exotic animals roaming in natural habitat. Features
camping, RV camping, hiking, biking, largest play park in Albany,
a petting zoo, a miniature train ride and BMX bike racing. For
more information: 229-430-5275 or www.parksatchehaw.com.
Theatre
Albany
Albany. Theatre Albany offers six major productions during the
season in its 314- seat main stage theater. Also offers a summer
youth
acting camp. Call for a schedule and ticket prices.
For more information: 229-439-7141 or www.theateralbany.com.
Thronateeska Heritage Museum
Albany. A museum of history housed in a 1912 railroad station. Features
a model train exhibit, Wetherbee Planetarium, Science Discovery
Center and the Fryer-Merritt House, built in the 1880s.
For more information:
229-432-6955 or www.heritagecenter.org.
Bainbridge Heritage Tour
Bainbridge. This self guided tour features over 50 of Bainbridge's historic buildings
and homes, many of which have been restored to their original stately glory.
So many of them are full of stories just waiting to be told, like the Callahan-Penhallegon
house, built by a steamboat captain and modeled after one of his ships. Heritage
Tour Guides can be picked up at City Hall or the Bainbridge CVB. For more information,
visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Bainbridge Little Theatre
Bainbridge. Established in 1974, the Bainbridge Little Theatre (BLT) is a staple
of downtown Bainbridge. The Little Theatre has four productions each year, plus
a children's summer camp every summer, where youth and teens put on productions
at the end of camp. Visit their website: www.bainbridgelittletheatre.com.
For more information, visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Lake
Seminole
Bainbridge. In 2008, the Georgia State Legislature declared Bainbridge the Bass
Capital of Georgia. It's no secret that Lake Seminole is one of the main reasons
why. Both the Flint River and Lake Seminole offer abundant fishing and water
sports, attracting thousands of amateur and professional fishermen with many
top bass tournaments throughout the year. In fact, Bainbridge was home to the
very first B.A.S.S. tournament. While you're out enjoying the lake, be sure to
stop by and visit Jack Wingate, a fishing legend who's full of stories about
the lake, and the people who call it home. For more information, visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Oak City Cemetery
Bainbridge. Prior to the establishment of Bainbridge, the Oak City Cemetery site
had long been home to an Indian Village. It was established as a cemetery in
1853 when William H. Peabody was buried there. His grace is located next to the
powder house, where gun powder was stored during the Civil War. In 1878, the
west section of the cemetery was deeded to Temple Deth-El and became one of the
first Jewish Cemeteries in South Georgia. Mariam Hopkins, a famous Broadway,
movie and televsion star from the 1920s-1950s is buried there. Hopkins was nominated
for an Oscar and has a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Marvin S. Griffin,
the 72nd Governor of Georgia is buried in the cemetery, along with numerous unknown
Confederate soldiers. For more information, visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Silver Lake Wildlife Management Area
Bainbridge.
Silver Lake WMA is a state-owned
property that consists of 9,800 acres and is one of Georgia's largest
WMAs. Bordered by both the Flint River and Lake Seminole, the site
offers its visitors a chance to enjoy the outdoors by bird watching,
hiking, horseback riding, hunting or fishing. For more information,
visit www.visitbainbridgega.com.
Millennium Mural Project
Colquitt. The Millennium Mural Project features a wide variety of
murals, inspired by true stories from this area, and painted by
artists from all over the country.
For more information:
229-758-5450 or www.colquitt-georgia.com.
Swamp Gravy
Colquitt. Swamp Gravy– True Flavor of the
South is served up in Swamp Gravy, which gleans the comedy and tragedy
of daily life from family stories, tall tales, and folklore from
Southwest Georgia.
For more information:
229-758-5450 or www.swampgravy.com.
Main Street Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
Dawson.
The Main Street Theatre
and Cultural Arts Center is consistently offering a variety of family
friendly events. Each fall there is an annual Dinner Theatre production
that includes dinner, drinks, dessert, and entertainment. All plays
are written, produced, and casted from local talent. The Theatre
hosts various events throughout the year from the dinner productions,
Breakfast with Santa, Art Camp, lunch buffets with entertainment,
date night dinners, and Princess Tea Parties. For more information,
please call 229-995-5329.
Terrell County Historic Courthouse
Dawson. Home to the tallest historic
courthouse in the State of Georgia. The courthouse is also one of
the oldest dating back to 1892. The county completed the renovation
of the courthouse in 2009. The courthouse still has the original
clock in the tower that chimes every quarter hour. For more information,
call
229-995-2011 or visit www.tchps.org.
Wildlife Museum
Doerun. The museum contains animals from around the world displayed in their
natural habitat. A must see. Museum
is located at Tyson Steel Buildings,
361 Doerun Rd. Doerun, Ga. Call
776-7588 for more info.
Open Monday-Friday 8-5, Free to Public.
Blue and Gray Museum
Fitzgerald. A museum dedicated to peace and harmony was the dream
of the founder of the Blue Gray Museum. The vision was based
on the story of the founding of the city by Yanks and Rebs in
1896-thirty
years after the Civil War-former enemies who worked side-by-side
to create a community deep in the piney woods of South Georgia.
Open: Tues – Sat 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Sunday 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m.
For more information:
1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Bowens Mill Fish Hatchery
Fitzgerald. Tours of this state fish hatchery includ bluegill, red-ear
sunfish, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Open Mon-Fri 8 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. By reservation only. Free.
For more information:
1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Carnegie Center
Fitzgerald. This exhibit hall for area artists includes folk art
and crafts, pottery, oils, watercolors and stained glass. Call for
current exhibits. Open Mon-Fri 12 noon to 4 p.m.
For more information:
1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Ellis T. Paulk Park
Fitzgerald. An expansive wooded area with a nature trail, fishing,
and 25 campsites surrounds this 18-acre lake with boat ramp.Boats
with trolling motors, only. Call for camping fees.
For more information:
1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Evergreen
Cemetery
Fitzgerald. The burial site of the
oldest Confederate veteran in Georgia, General Sherman's drummer
boy and other Civil War legends.
Open daily 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. Self-guided tour book available at
Welcome Center, 115 South Main St. For more information: 1-800-386-4642 or
www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Fire Engine Museum
Fitzgerald. Your kids can slide down the original brass firefighter’s
pole and take home a red hat of their own. Next door, view the sparkling
up to the minute engines and equipment. Open 7 days a week from 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information: 1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Fitzgerald Architectural Treasures Tour
Fitzgerald. Self-guided driving tour of one of Georgia's most fascinating
cities. The architure represents the diversity of the settlers who
built this community in 1895. Tour books available at Welcome Center,
115 South Main St. . For more information: 1-800-386-4642 or
www.fitzgeraldga.org.
The Grand Theatre
Fitzgerald. This restored movie theater of the 1930's is a performance
theater with 846 seats, and orchestra pit. First run movies are shown
weekly. Call for schedule. For more information: 1-800-386-4642 or
www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Jefferson
Davis State Historic Site
Fitzgerald. Visit the site where
Jefferson Davis was captured in May 1865. Museum, gift shop, picnic
area and trails. Wed-Sat 9 am-5
pm, Sunday 2 pm-5:30 pm. For more information: 1-800-386-4642 or www.fitzgeraldga.org.
Sunbelt Ag Expo
Moultrie. The Sunbelt Ag Expo, North America's Premier Farm Show,
held each October in Moultrie, GA, is the world’s largest
farm show with on-site row crops and field demonstrations.
For more information:
229-985-1968 or www.sunbeltexpo.com.
Possum Poke
Poulan.
Possum Poke was the hunting retreat of the late Chase Osborn former
governor of Michigan. For more information read “A tale of
Possum Poke in Possum Lane” by Stellanova Osborn, The Science
Press Printing Co. 1946.
Mark’s Melon Patch
Sasser. Mark’s Melon Patch is known as our
famous roadside stand! People, school groups, and organizations visit
Mark’s Melon Patch throughout the year. Mark’s Melon
Patch has available for purchase Georgia Made, Georgia Grown products
and is a Certified Farmer’s Market. It is a true site to see
in October when the sunflower field is full of stunning sunflowers,
pumpkins galore, music, face painting, and the famous homemade ice
cream.
The “Ole Engine100”
Sylvester. A steam locomotive that ran the rails of the Georgia-Ashburn
Sylvester-Camilla Railways from 1930 to 1948 until she was replaced
with the next generation-
the diesel. In 1957, The Little Engine That Could was donated to
the Worth County/ Sylvester Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sylvester
by GASC railways for a well deserved rest. It now sits in Jeffords
Park on highway 82 in Sylvester, Ga.
Thomasville Cultural Center
Thomasville. Permanent and touring exhibits by local, regional and
national artists. Theatrical and musical productions take place
during a nine-month season. The galleries are open Monday-Friday,
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information:
229-226-0588 or www.tccarts.org.
Lapham-Patterson House
Thomasville. A monument to the imagination, featuring the creative
engineering and craftsmanship of the Victorian Era. Fishscale shingles,
oriental-style porch decorations, long leaf pine inlaid floors,
and a remarkable double flue chimney with a walk through stairway
and cantilevered balcony are only a few of the outstanding architectural
details. A National Historic Landmark.
For more information:
229-225-4004 or www.gastateparks.org.
Pebble Hill Plantation
Thomasville. Prepare to be amazed and captivated by Pebble Hill Plantation,
a 20th century shooting estate that once hosted American presidents
and British royalty. The plantation’s incredible beauty and
extensive sporting art collections offer a glimpse into an elegant
past. Pebble Hill is truly the many-faceted crown jewel of attractions
in Thomasville, Ga. For more information:
229-226-2344 or www.pebblehill.com.
Thomas County Museum of History
Thomasville. Thomas County Museum of History invited you to discover:
Antebellum plantations…the cost of the Civil War…African-American
history…Thomasville’s grand Victorian Resort Era…magnificent
quail-hunting plantations, exhibits and historic buildings including:
1860 Log House; 1877 Cottage; 1893 Courthouse; 1893 Bowling Alley.
725 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville. Tours: Monday-Saturday.
For more information: 229-226-7664 or email: history@rose.net.
Agrirama – Georgia’s
Official Museum of Agriculture
Tifton. Ride the train, hitch a ride with the mule and wagon, visit
the barnyard animals…it’s a family fun event at the
Georgia Agrirama in Tifton Tuesday through Saturday. Over 95 acres
features 35 authentic restored structures including a blacksmith
shop, print shop, water-wheel grist mill, drug store, cotton gin,
turpentine still and the original home of Tifton founder Captain
H.H. Tift. A new Conference Center is perfect for meetings and
family reunions. For more information: 229-386-3344 or www.agrirama.com.
Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts
Valdosta. The center offers rotating exhibits
of work by local, regional and national artists; rotating exhibits
of children's art, and exhibits of pieces from it's permanent collection
of East African art and Meissen porcelain. Please call 229.247.ARTS
or visit www.turnercenter.org.
Crescent House
Valdosta. 904 N. Patterson Street. The Crescent Complex has been
Valdosta’s treasure for more than a century. This neo-classical
mansion was the vision of Colonel William S. West, a prominent citizen.
Today, the Crescent is open to the public for touring and social
events. Hours are Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information:
229-244-6747 or 229-245-0513, Valdosta CVB.
Peach
State Theatre
Valdosta. A professional summer theatre located on the campus of
Valdosta State University. PSST! produces three musicals presented
in rotating repertory each summer. The PSST! Company consists of
professional actors, directors, and creative personnel along with
talented college students from across the country. Group rates
available. For more information: 229-259-7770 or 229-245-0513, Valdosta
CVB. www.valdosta.edu/psst
Theatre
Guild Valdosta
Valdosta. Theatre Guild Valdosta
(TGV) produces up to six live-stage shows per year at the ‘Dosta
Playhouse, a restored Depression-era movie theater that seats
158. For more information call 229-247-8243
or visit www.theatreguildvaldosta.com.
Wild Adventures
Valdosta. Wild Adventures is a 170-acre water and theme park located
in Valdosta, Georgia. Guests from all over the Southeast come to
the park to take in the diverse blend of entertainment. Wild Adventures
is home to over 50 species of animals and over 30 rides, coasters
and other attractions. This includes the recently updated Splash
Island water park, anchored by the brand new Wahee Cyclone. Wild
Adventures adds to the excitement with a can’t-miss concert
series, featuring all-star performers from country, Christian and
rock music. Combining the most popular family theme park activities,
Wild Adventures creates a unique mix of engaging experiences for
families to share and enjoy together. Visit www.wildadventures.com for
more info.
Hunting Plantations
22 quail plantations, 5 open to the public. Most offer horseback riding, skeet
shooting, fishing and hiking.
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