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Mauldin House And Gardens

4.5 (2 reviews)
Open • 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

4.9(8 reviews)
9.9 mi

I really like this place. It was actually free to get in…read moreyou can just give a little donation at the door. Small Museum but the folk art face pottery is a hoot. There's a whole story about the guy who made them, he said how can something that is so ugly bring me so much money!. This is a must see if you're in the area.

A great way to get out of the elements and learn about Georgia History…read more Nancy and I love museums, we have never been to one dedicated to regional folk pottery, so we had to go while on our trip to Helen, GA. This museum is a short 10-minute drive from downtown Helen; there is plenty of parking in the lot. Entry to the museum is free; however, they accept donations. Inside, there are several rooms with a variety of art mediums displayed, many of them for sale. There is a large theatre that could be used for plays, live music, and even movies. It seems to still be in operation but could use a refresh. Another room is dedicated to a continuously running a short film about the folk artists of the area, which provides context into the family lineages behind the pottery art. The fun-factor is that the artists biggest sellers were the unique face jugs they created - some funny, some ugly, and some scary, but all of them one of a kind and beautiful in their own way. You could easily spend an hour in here exploring, viewing the art, taking photos, and reading about the history of each piece. It was a great way to escape the recent heatwave in the area and still make good use of our time. There are clean restrooms available for visitors and the volunteer staff are friendly and inviting. I highly recommend stopping in while visiting the area.

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Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia
Folk Pottery Museum of Northeast Georgia

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Georgia Racing Hall of Fame - Chase Elliott wins in Texas.

Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

4.4(8 reviews)
36.1 mi

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.]

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Georgia Racing Hall of Fame - Winner! At the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville

Winner! At the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville

Georgia Racing Hall of Fame - Inside a race car at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville

Inside a race car at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, Dawsonville

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Northeast Georgia History Center - The American Freedom Garden honors veterans of the 20th/21st century.

Northeast Georgia History Center

5.0(2 reviews)
27.6 mi

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!

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

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Northeast Georgia History Center - The History Center offers a wide variety of school programs all developed to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence

The History Center offers a wide variety of school programs all developed to meet the Georgia Standards of Excellence

Northeast Georgia History Center - Family Days are always free thanks to the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center.

Family Days are always free thanks to the Ada Mae Ivester Education Center.

Northeast Georgia History Center - Open-fire cooking demonstration during our free Family Day

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Open-fire cooking demonstration during our free Family Day

Georgia Museum of Art - Tiffany glass

Georgia Museum of Art

4.4(23 reviews)
47.4 mi

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.

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Georgia Museum of Art
Georgia Museum of Art
Georgia Museum of Art - Tiffany glass

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Tiffany glass

Georgia Pinball Museum

Georgia Pinball Museum

4.0(2 reviews)
50.0 mi

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.

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Georgia Pinball Museum
Georgia Pinball Museum
Georgia Pinball Museum

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