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We want to drive through the "antebellum" area in GA this summer, which are the most interesting sights? |
Travel Info We are driving up from FL and plan to spend one night there on our way to North Carolina to visit my cousin, who lives up there. We would also appreciate any recommendations on good restaurants serving local specialties or nice places like bed and breakfasts in period homes to stay at. Travel Tips The Antebellum Trail is a 100-mile trek through seven communities that virtually escaped Yankee General Sherman's burning march through Georgia. In Macon, tour the National Landmark Hay House, rumored to have hidden Confederate gold in a secret room; discover "the town that time forgot" in Old Clinton settled in 1807; visit Milledgeville, once the Capitol of Georgia and see the Governor's Mansion, home to eight Georgia governors; visit Eatonton, the birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris, and the Uncle Remus Museum; stroll Madison's avenues of white columned mansions and shop their historic downtown; get a nostalgic glimpse of Watkinsville's covered bridge; and finally imagine being in battle behind the unique double barreled cannon in Athens. Each stop is unique, however the common charm is the love of history and genuine Georgia hospitality! Places to see, you'd need a month here to check out all the sights and musems but my choice would be the Botanical Gardens. Or drive around to see the magnificent old homes. Athens Classic City Tours, Cannonball House & Museum, Eagle Tavern Museum,Happy Valley Pottery & Craft Store, Heritage Hall, Lockerly Hall & Arboretum, Macon Around Town Tours, Milledgeville Trolley Tours, Ocmulgee National Monument, Old Clinton War Days, Rock Eagle Effigy, State Botanical Gardens. Some Bed/Breakfast: in Macon - Tarrer Inn 355 First St. Macon, GA 31201 1842 Inn 353 College St Macon, GA 31201 In Athens: Magnolia Terrace Guest House 277 Hill St, Athens, GA Grand Oaks Manor 6295 Jefferson Rd, Athens, GA check out these sites for more info and pics: www.antebellumtrail.org www.truelocal.com/search.aspx?... ngeorgia.com/history/antebel.h... local.com/results.aspx?...&loc... GA Source(s): travels with friends from Atlanta to Macon, Athens, museums, old homes -wonderful experience, history personified. Other Travel Tips |
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