Ok so I am reviewing for my husband and son who are car people - they LOVED it. I went around the…read moreantiques mall - they were in the museum for an hour in think. They saw so many cool cars and loved the stories that were shared with them. This museum is a labor of love.

All I can say is WOW! We were in Clarksville for a family wedding and had time to see some sights…read more I read about this and knew my husband and son would enjoy the visit. An extra plus was the huge antique/collectable mall in the same building. Beautiful vintage cars, wonderful displays and lots of signs with dates and information. I was absolutely amazed at how beautifully restored some of the cars were. You pay at the front desk and just walk on in. There were adults of all ages and kids inside really appreciating these cars.

Stopped in to check out a little piece of history. Runs next to the train tracks were picked up the…read moreguys on their way to the get camp. The place is packed full of history from WWI, WWIi, Korea, and Vietnam. Lot of WWII all donated by families. Uniforms, guns, radios, Walkie-talkies, flags, helmets and much more. They have more than they can put out so they rotate the displays. Highly recommended!

Was a very informative museum with very informative displays. Love the uniforms and weaponsread more

This is a diamond in the rough. Visit it and see. This is…read morelocated just north of the intersection of 17 and 255. It is an old restored school building that has been converted into a museum. There is plenty of parking in front of the school. What a great display and gorgeous building. Much of the entrance has large glass windows allowing a lot of light into the building. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There is a short 10-minute Smithsonian film with many of the local artisans featured that describes the local methods that were used to make Appalachian pottery. The building houses lots of displays showing pottery workshops, a kiln model, and pottery uses in past areas. There is a large set of displays of pottery from various artists and timeframes. It is my understanding that many of the pieces in the "workshop" displays are real artwork and not re-creations with makes it all the more fascinating to look at. As a bonus, the building is adjacent to (and connected to) another set of gift shops and museums. You can also visit other buildings on the site. The entire visit was wonderful and well worth visiting. You could spend a fair amount of time as there is a lot of information on display here that tells the true story of pottery that was created and grew out of this area.

We loved this place. The volunteers and individuals that give their time to maintain this…read morebeautiful exhibit are amazing and should be celebrated. Thank you. My wife, daughter (7), and I enjoyed a rainy afternoon here while visiting Helen Georgia.

Being a big Bigfoot fan, I decided I would check this out while in the area. Admission is fairly…read moreinexpensive just $9. You do the tour yourself and walk around. There are some headphones to listen to some stories and there's a few little mini theatres that you can sit and listen to. Unfortunately the only bad thing I have to say about it is that the main theatre plays very silly computer generated Bigfoot videos instead of actual footage. So myself as well as some other people got up and left pretty quickly. The staff is sweet and there's a gift shop to get some moderately priced goodies as well as look at an updated map of Bigfoot reported sighting by civilians.

Definitely an interesting experience. Totally worth the $9 ticket. Only complaint is that we wished…read morethere was a tour guide. Thankfully there was a true believer who was there at the same time as we were so we were able to listen to his fun facts.

This is a very historical museum for everyone to enjoy. It focuses on the race tracks and drivers…read morefrom Georgia but it includes so many that started car racing and moonshine bootlegging. It has virtual racing and cars, trophies and videos exhibits. It's wheelchair and family friendly at very reasonable prices. Gift shop and souvenirs prices are steep but closely comparable to other shops. The GRHOF hosts about 10 car shows a year including the Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival in October. Great job Elliotts and Dawsonville community members.

Bill Elliott, champion NASCAR driver, retired to Dawsonville and where else would the Georgia…read moreRacing Hall of Fame be located? And his son Chase Elliott, who is also a racing champion, lives here. So yeah, out here in Dawsonville is the perfect place for this history museum. It starts with a video of racing highlights and some explanation of Dawsonville's importance and after that, you're treated to a collection of racing memorabilia including trophies, posters, race uniforms and helmets and yes, a number of cars from different race categories. Plenty to see. We lucked out today with a car show in the front and a barbecue out back. There is a gift shop with shirts and hats and such. There are some "Bill Elliott" fridge magnets, too. [Review 20352 overall - 687 in Georgia - 1330 of 2023.]

One of the best history centers I've visited. Worth a visit!!! So well done! Log cabin on site is…read morereally neat too.

Everyone was so friendly! We went for family day after the fun snow the day before. It was a cold…read moreday, but still many people showed up. We got lucky abs the museum was open and free too. Normally there is an admission fee. Family day is the second Sunday of every month. My kids did a scavenger hunt, went through the exhibits, outside to the cabins, watched the live gun show, and enjoyed the family activities in the hall. The staff dressed up and were so fun and nice. My daughter enjoyed the lady who taught them a dance. We loved dressing up in clothes from the colonal times. Plenty of seating at their outdoor amphitheater. Exhibits have many interactive stations for kids. Our visit superceded my expectations. They have their own parking lot as well. Btw, I wasn't sure if they would be open because of the snow, so I sent a message on Instagram, not expecting a reply the day, but I got a reply in less than five minutes. I was over the moon. I was so hesitant to drive the hour while uncertain if they were going to be open or not, so that was a huge relief when I got a response! That's great representation!

At the beginning of the day, I was not even sure that we'd visit here. However, their website noted…read morethat you had to make an advanced reservation to be admitted (per my understanding), so I dutifully made a reservation for 2. As it happened, we were able to make it here around 2:15 p.m. or so on a Saturday. We had visited once before over a decade previously, so I had no real recollection of it. The museum is located within a mile of the loop highway around Athens. We arrived and parked in the covered deck. To access the museum, you then walk down away from where you entered. I found the front desk and offered to show the young woman staffing it our tickets. She said that she did not have a way to actually scan those, so we were waived in... I liked a wall-exhibit as you enter: large letters spelling 'WELCOME' but formed from several types of mounted security cameras (none or some of which may be active...). You ascend a long stairway. to your left is some temporary exhibits. These were more of the 'modern art' variety. A series of rooms about Hiroshima and another room with sensory nausea-inducing video. In the opposite direction are the more static galleries. These are laid out roughly in accordance with art styles or time periods. There is a room devoted to colonial / antebellum Georgia, one devoted to Impressionism, one to 1930's Depression-era works, etc. I enjoyed these more than I did the modern wing. We finihsed up and headed out within an hour. The exhibit is free. Unless there is some travelling exhibit that is of particular interest, I don't think I'll likely be back within another decade, though.

You may head to Athens because of UGA sports. (Go Dawgs!) Perhaps you have kids attending the…read moreuniversity. Possibly you take the drive to eat at chef Hugh Atcheson's acclaimed "Five & Ten" restaurant. But are you familiar with the Georgia Museum of Art? Reason in itself to visit Athens. With a diversity of exhibits in galleries filling the second floor, you're bound to view something -- perhaps many things -- that stops you in your tracks. Representation by the de Koonings, Renoir, Cassatt, Okeefe and other acclaimed artists, you will also be turned on to talent you likely haven't heard of. I was captivated by the photography of Jim Fiscus as well as the gallery featuring work of black artists. Regarding logistics: the museum is open every day except Monday. Check their website for hours. Parking is free, as is the museum. But if you can, consider putting a few dollars in the kitty to help defray expenses.

We went awhile back to see Charlotte and were sorely disappointed. Hearing of her death today…read morereminded me I had forgotten to write a review. This location is privately run and not for educational purposes. More like going to a friends house to see their pets. Please consider going to an aquarium run by scientists for educational purposes.

I want to say this has been one of the highlights of my family trip. When your 16 yo his 17 yo best…read morefriend and wife all agree on this fact it says something. As adults we have this tendency to say "if I knew then what I knew now, I'd have paid more attention in school!" Well here's your chance. This tiny aquarium will impart more knowledge in a short visit than you probably take in most months if you take advantage of it. The interns and owner (a former teacher) are committed to answering questions. The things they are studying and sharing are amazing. If you go in and you want to learn and ask questions this will be an experience you won't forget. Think of the best science teacher you ever had, having an opportunity to show the world what she loves to talk about... and that is what you have here. Do yourself a favor, go, enjoy and learn!!

We were visiting the Expedition Bigfoot Museum & saw this located in the same parking lot. When we…read morefinished finding Bigfoot, we ventured across the parking lot to what we thought was a pinball museum. Spoiler Alert: it's not a museum. You pay the admission fee ($10/person) for unlimited free plays on your choice of several pinball machines. It was fun, I guess, but I basically put pinball in the same category as putt putt: it makes me angry & want to curse. Am I that horrible at pinball or are these machines rigged to make you lose after only a few seconds of play? Who knows. So I thought I was going into one of those unique, niche museums, where it would tell about the history of pinball machines, maybe have some original or replica precursors to pinball machines... you catch my American Pickers vibe here? Maybe have some pinball machines you could play at the end. But nope. This is basically an arcade. I attempted to play enough to get my $10 worth & judging by my gritted teeth when I walked out, I think I succeeded. So I took some deep breaths of fresh air & admired their pretty flowers outside the "museum" while I waited on the rest of my group. It's fine as long as you know what you're getting.

Fun time playing various pinball tables for "free"! A nice change from all the hiking, ziplining,…read moreand creek tubing. If you like gaming, in general, you'll appreciate this museum with older and "newer" pinball tables.

Came to Brasstown Bald Observation Tower for the views and it was a sight to see! It's not everyday…read more(at least where I live) that you can stand in such a high place and be able to see mountains spanning across 4 different states. The entry fee was 8 per adult (kids are free) which also includes a van ride to the overlook. Or you can choose to hike which wasn't a long hike but steep from what I saw. A must do for anyone visiting the area! Ohh... and make sure you watch the little movie at the top, it's very cool to see how one place is its own little world in different seasons and the history behind the place.

The current Brasstown Bald observation tower was built in 1965, replacing an earlier stone tower…read morethat was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1935. The original 1935 stone tower was torn down in 1947 and replaced with a steel tower before the current structure was built - we'll folks looks like it's time to build another tower this one is in a state of disrepair. I came here to observe 4 states from the highest point in Georgia, but apparently the observation tower is in such bad shape that it is now closed to the public and your adventure will end after climbing a few flights of stairs ending at the base of the observation deck yeah there's a view from the lower level but in my opinion not worth the price of admission. Thankfully there's a shuttle van that takes you from the parking lot level to the top it runs about ever 10 minutes, our driver was very friendly and tried his best to entertain us during the short drive to the top but there's not much to say - the museum at the top is okay and takes about 2 minutes to tour it then time you walk the lower deck and wait for the shuttle back down - I purchased a refrigerator magnet for the RV from the gift shop and headed for the truck. I guess I am fortunate that I came and saw this, although it was never on my bucket list, I'm still trying to figure out why there's an old train engine in the museum it's quite the anachronism...