Attractions in Georgia

Museums

Columbus Museum
1251 Wynnton Road Columbus GA 31906
Tel: 706 649-0713
Fax: 706 649-1070
The Columbus Museum houses 15 permanent exhibits and contains the second largest art collection in Georgia. Featuring artworks that focus primarily on American Art and regional history, it is well known for its attention to the Southeast and the Chattahoochee River Valley.
Augusta Museum of History
560 Reynolds Street Augusta, GA 30901
Tel: 706-722.8454
Fax: 706-724.5192
Visit the award winning Augusta Musuem whose permanent exhibition; "Augusta's Story" covers more than 6,500 square feet. This exhibit depicts the historical forces and people who contributed to the development of Georgia's second city.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, N.E. Atlanta, GA 30307-1221
Tel: (404) 929-6300
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History offers exciting exhibitions, an IMAX theatre, a naturalist center and dining room. It has a permanent exhibition and receives traveling exhibitions throughout the year. Those interested in Dinosaurs will particularly like the Giants of the Mesozoic.

Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum
24 Veterans Memorial Way Rome GA 30165
Tel: 706 291-1883
Toll Free: 1-800-220-5504
Martha Berry, an educator and social worker inspired many during her life and is admired by many today. Oak Hill, her home and estate, and the museum tell of her life. The museum also holds memorabilia of the schools. Guests may walk or drive to the mansion; however, walking is recommended. Along the path guests may visit the original cabin in which Berry taught, which began as a boys school in 1902.

Tubman African American Museum
340 Walnut Street Macon GA 31201
Tel: 912 743-8544
Fax: 912 743-9063
Georgia's largest African-American museum, the Tubman museum, is dedicated to the preservation of African-American culture, history and art. It features both static and changing exhibitions of art by, for, and about African Americans.

William Weinman Mineral Museum
51 Mineral Museum Dr White GA 30184
Tel: 777 386-0576
Considered the finest mineral museum in the southeastern United States, the William Weinman Mineral Museum features a variety of interactive "hands-on" exhibits, including a walk-in simulated limestone cave with a waterfall. The museum was founded in 1983 and contains special collections from Georgia and around the world. Inside, mining history displays and dinosoar exhibits can be viewed. Outside, historical mining equipment is displayed and activities such as gold panning and fossil hunting are possible for an additional fee. The museum's gift shop houses a variety of souvineers from jewllery to teaching aides.

Science Centers

Coca Cola Space Science Center
Coca Cola Space Science Cnt Columbus GA 31901
Tel: 706 649-1470
Fax: 706 649-1478
Created and operated by Columbus State University, the Coca-Cola Space Science Center includes a state of the art Planetarium, a Challenger Learning Center, exhibit areas and observing sessions at the Mead Observatory.

National Science Center Fort Discovery
One Seventh Street, Augusta GA 30901
Tel: 1-800-325-5445
Fax: 706-821-0269
The National Science Center Fort Discovery in Augusta, GA, represents an interesting partnership between the US Army and a non-profit organization. Fort Discovery encompasses 128,000 square feet of hands on exhibits designed to encourage technical literacy and an interest in math and science careers.

SciTrek
Piedmont Ave. Atlanta GA 30308
Tel: 404 522-5500
Fax: 404 525-6906
SciTrek is a museum in Atlanta, Georgia dedicated to exploring the latest technology through 150 interactive exhibits. It is also focused upon making scientific and mathematical principles easy to use and learn.

Historic Sites

Allatoona Pass Battle Site
Cartersville GA
Tel: 770 387-1357
The Battle of Allatoona Pass was fought October 5, 1864. The site of the battle remains one of the most well kept Civil War Battle sites, with undisturbed physical features and many of the original landmarks. As a Blue and Gray trail site, signs lead guests to trenches and earthen forts.

Davenport House
324 East State Street Savannah GA 31401-3411
Tel: 912 236-8097
The Davenport House, built by Isaiah Davenport in 1820, is an American Federal style house now open for public touring Monday through Saturday. The house is filled with period furnishings and artifacts, as well as many of the Davenport family's heirlooms.

Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site
813 Indian Mounds Road SE Cartersville GA 30120
Tel: 770 387-3747
Between 1000 A.D. and 1500 A.D. this site was occupied by several thousand Native Americans. The Etowah Indian Mounds represent a self-sufficient society that was profoundly ritualized. The tallest mound is 63 feet high and covers more than 3 acres. The museum, which exhibits artifacts found in the mounds, helps to explain their political and religious culture, as well as their daily life. The museum also represents the Native's beliefs and displays their artistry.

Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
5556 US Highway 17 N Brunswick GA 31525
Tel: 912 264-7333
Located in the marshlands of the Altamaha River, this plantation symbolizes more than a century of coastal Georgia's history. It became a center for rice cultivation in 1907, and grew to 7,300 acres of land. A museum on the property interprets a working rice plantation, as well as the lives of the planters and slaves.

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta GA 30312-1525
Tel: 404 331-5190
Fax: 404 730-3112
Gain knowledge of Dr.Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and his leadership in the civil rights movement. Facilities of the site include the Visitors Center where guests can view visual programs, Ebenezer Baptist Church where Dr. King worshiped and co-pastored with his father, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. where Dr. King is buried, his birth home (by tour only), and Fire Station No. 6.

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta GA 30309
Tel: 404 876-5859
Fax: 404 876-7472
The Atlanta Botanical Garden features a myriad of garden types, including a herb garden, a perennial garden, a rock garden and a peaceful Japanese garden. Enjoy the scent of blooming roses and orchids as you stroll through the gardens. The Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory houses tropical and desert plants which are rare or endangered.

Red Top Mountain State Park
Cartersville GA
Tel: 770 975-4226
Named for the soil's deep red color, the Red Top Mountain State Park hosts a variety of activities. The park is situated on the banks of Lake Allatoona. Located on the grounds are hiking trails, beach facilities and swimming areas, boat ramps and docks, tennis courts, horseback riding trails and putt-putt golf. The park also features group picnic shelters. This is one of Georgia's most visited attractions.

Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain, GA 30086
Toll Free: 770 498-5690 (800 317-2006)
Located just 16 miles outside of Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is said to be the largest mass of exposed granite. The park encompasses over 3200 acres including lakes and nature trails making this a prime recreation spot. Hunting, camping, fishing and hiking are but a few of the pleasures to be had here. The park is open on a year round basis.

Zoo Atlanta
Atlanta GA
The Atlanta Zoo offers over 1,000 animals representing 250 species of animals from throughout the world. It has developed a focus on building habitats representing the animal's natural environment.

Lock and Dam Park
181 Lock and Dam Road Rome GA 30161
Tel: 706 234-5001
Located on the Coosa River, this 73-acre park hosts a variety of activities. Picnic areas, tennis and volleybal courts, horse shoe pits, a playground, fishing and hiking are some of the many recreational activities that are offered. Camping sites are also available in the park.