This is a wonderful museum for aviation fanatics. The whole museum is free to visit but donations…read moreare welcome. We visited this place on a Sunday with our 2 kids and they loved it. There is a lot to see. The first entrance has 3 floors to visit and there is 2 more hangars to go and see all the old planes and on top of that there were multiple planes across the property where we can drive by and visit everything. I would recommend to visit this place where you have a full day. On a Sunday it's open only from noon to the 5pm. Over all it's a great experience and there are friendly veterans who could help you where you want to go and any questions that want answers for it. Will come back again for sure with bigger group.

What an honor and history that is within these hangers. Our son is stationed here and we truly got…read morea royal tour. I highly recommend if you haven't been it could be a day thing! They have a shop where you can purchase hats,Tshirts and so much more. The planes inside will have you speechless and to know that these men and women fought in wars replicas of how they dressed and all. Just humbling. Thank you to all those who served and are still in! You are appreciated ! To all the workers there at the museum thank you all so much.

I really enjoyed the tour at the Fine Mess Old Car Museum in Harlem Georgia. Alot to see if you are…read moreinterested in the works of a craftsmen. Mr. Gary Russeth and his wife Jean have put in the work to show what can be created, with skills. AMAZING!

I finally got to cross this off my bucket list of places near me to visit. I went on Saturday,…read moreFebruary 2. First off, it's a nice little museum/bookstore in a literal brick and mortar store. There is free street parking along the strip of stores and across the street. Be advised that its on a busy(ish) street. I got there around 2:45-3 pm. I'm glad I did as the museum closes at 4 pm. When you do a search online it says they close at 5 pm, which is contrary to what their posted hours are. When you walk in it opens to the small bookstore/shop area. They carry only books by Georgia authors, which I absolutely love. To the right, the space opens up to a coffee shop but they had a partition of chairs blocking entrance because the coffee shop had closed for the day. I had no idea there was an attached coffee shop so I will definitely come back to check it out. I believe the coffeeshop closes at 2 pm. Two-thirds of the space is devoted to their exhibitions. The main exhibitions focus on Flannery O'Connor, Alice Walker, Joel Chandler Harris, and Sidney Lanier who are authors either born in or not too far from Eatonton. Overall, it's a pretty cool little museum/bookstore with an attached coffee shop. I ended up buying a book and one of the decorative glass cups. I was told by the staff person about an upcoming author/writer event they were having. Loved my time there. Will definitely pop over again especially to check out the coffeeshop. Explanation of rating: I deducted a star because of the hours which were different and not knowing they had a coffeeshop which I would have loved to check out.

Really appreciated this little space in downtown Eatonton. I've been through the town a number of…read moretimes to visit spaces associated with one of my favorite writers, Alice Walker. I'm not sure why I never took the time to see if there was an actual museum in the area, but on a recent trip I decided to take a look and found the Georgia Writers Museum. I stopped in on a Friday (the museum is only open a few days a week, so make sure to check the hours of operation before making a trip). It's free to visit, but there are ways to financially support the museum if you're able to do so. (Donations, or purchasing something from the gift shop, which actually has a really decent selection.) The museum itself was pretty small, but very well taken care of, and a really great jumping off point if you're in the area to learn about the local writers. (Both Alice Walker and Flannery O'Conner lived in the area, and there are places to visit associated with both writers for anyone wanting to learn more about them.) There was a clean restroom, and street parking was free and easy even in the downtown setting. The staff were incredibly friendly and knowledgable. A very solid little stop for anyone interested in learning about the rich history of writers from Georgia.

What a lovely venue for children and families! I can't believe it's free. We are from out of town…read moreand have been here a couple times now, it's great to come here on rainy and sunny days. The Steam Lab and H20 rooms for my toddler and baby make this a great place to have a play date in Buford, especially on a Thursday when they are open until 7 pm (other days it's 4 pm). I didn't take pictures because of other children around, but whether your kids have high sensory needs like mine or you just want the option for indoor or outdoor play this was great for the kids to get to run around outside too. Will definitely be back, wish this was in my area!

Such a cool place that you can easily spend all day, multiple days a week at. There's a kid…read morefriendly play STEM area, a little museum, plenty of animals to see in doors and out. Plus there's walking trails.

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.

Headed out for a group hike and was NOT disappointed. We opted for the Red Oak and Black Gum Loop…read more This hike was relatively easy, well marked with just a few inclines and gorgeous views along the trail. The highlight was finishing near the tulips at the end of our hike. Gorgeous morning out and perfect location for a spring kick-off in nature.

Found this hidden gem on Yelp! Had no idea we were so close to the impressive State Botanical…read moregardens! The indoor and outdoor gardens were decked out for Christmas. Even during the day, they were stunning. I really enjoyed the warmth of the tropical gardens and learning about all of the different plants and trees - coffee, papaya, and lemon for example. The water features - streams, and a gorgeous koi pond - were highlights. The $5 suggested donation seemed cheap. There is plenty of parking and an elevator. I really appreciated the wheelchairs available for use for one member of our party. We did not get a chance to explore every inch of this garden, but we will be back. You will get your steps in with so much ground to cover!

The visitor center has really cool stuff in its shop along with a fascinating museum inside of it…read morewith a good deal of interactive displays! They were very thoughtful and creative with how they made the museum! The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. We got a map and checked out the mounds which were huge! The highlight was the earth lodge. It was surreal ducking down into this tunnel that let out into such a cool piece of history! Be sure to press the button to hear the audio guide built into the display- the info they gave really enriched our experience! Worth a two hour trip to check out!

It finally clicked for me that the Mississippian people had been here long before any of the more…read morepopular Native American nations, such as the Cherokee, Lakota, etc. In my mind, the history of the USA begins with the arrival of the religious exiles known as the pilgrims. However, before the pilgrims, the Spanish conquistadors were here, and they had a different welcoming party than the pilgrims did. It was the Mississippian people, who had been here for about 1000 years. The Ocmulgee area is very important to us. It tells the story of the land, rather than the story of the USA. Also, it withholds the most ancient sacred site in the USA, according to academic archeologists. For people interested in American history, indigenous peoples history and rights, and for people interested in spirituality, this monument is a place to see.

Grounds and house from the outside are beautiful. House looks well kept. I rode my bike here over…read more6 miles to see the inside of the house, but unfortunately it looked closed, despite the fact that their hours say they're open until 4. I went and saw an attendant of the grounds and the house is open only on Saturdays for tours. She recommended that I explore the grounds- and they were beautiful. (They are open every day.). Maybe a little clarification on the times listed in this posting would be beneficial. I'll give it three stars just cause the grounds were so pleasant and beautiful.

Visited in feb for a nice walk. Not much blooming but a very nice park. Beautiful and well…read moremaintained. Highly recommend

We drove to the Mule Day Festival at Calloway Plantation on a whim and we had a great time. The…read morehome was open for tours and there were lots of craftspeople demonstrating lost arts from years gone by. This suburban girl really enjoyed seeing the mules too!!

While driving Hwy 78 from Athens, GA to Augusta, Ga I was looking for a tourist stop. My GPS found…read moreme the Callaway Plantation. Has 56 Acres of History. Modest cost of $4.00 with a docent to talk about the history of the plantation. Has picnic grounds available so take your time.