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What To Do In The Area
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Americus Garden Inn
Bed & Breakfast
“where history meets romance…”
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Local Attractions Whatever brings you to Americus, Georgia, there are plenty of local attractions to entertain and enlighten any visitor. We know you will find something of interest for you! |
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Visit the Andersonville National Historic Site where the infamous civil war prison known as Camp Sumter held more than 45,000 Union soldiers, of which 13,000 perished. Twice daily, at 11:00am and 2:00pm, guided tours of the prison site are offered free of charge. Take the time to explore the National Prisoner of War Museum dedicated to POWs from all wars involving American soldiers. Andersonville National Cemetery continues to be a permanent place of honor for those who have died in military service for our country.
Andersonville Civil War Village hosts a festival each year featuring reenactments, craftsmen, music, food and fun. The first weekend in October is the Andersonville Historic Fair. Open all year, you can visit the Drummer Boy Museum featuring authentic Civil War uniforms, firearms, swords, flags and documents located on main street.
The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site in Plains is a wonderful interpretation of the influences which helped to develop the character and political policies of the 39th President of the United States. You can observe the rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church and school. The National Park Service oversees the Historic Site which is comprised of the Plains Depot, now a museum to the 1976 campaign, Carter's boyhood home in nearby Archery, and the Plains High School Museum and Welcome Center.
In September, folks come from all around the globe for the annual Plains Peanut Festival. Activities include a 1-mile fun run, a 5-K road race, a downtown parade, all-day activities, educational exhibits, a folk play and a street dance! Rides on the SAM Shortline Train will be also be available.
On most Sundays, you can attend Jimmy Carter Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church. Visit their website for the latest schedule for Jimmy Carter's Bible Classes. Stay for worship services and you may have a photo taken with President and Mrs. Carter afterwards.
Photos courtesy of Plains, Georgia, Home of the 39th President of the USA Visit Habitat for Humanity International Headquarters for a tour. They are located in downtown Americus. The Global Village and Discovery Center features examples of Habitat's incredible work around the world and interactive exhibits.
Were you aware that Koinonia Partners is considered "the birthplace of Habitat?" Located here in Americus, Koinonia Farms is the subject of the documentary "Briars in the Cotton Patch" available from either Koinonia or Habitat. Founded in 1942 by Clarence Jordan, Koinonia is a Christian community embracing peaceful coexistence, justice and respect. Tours can be arranged by advance appointment.
There is a beautiful, historic cemetery located less than 1/4 mile down the street from the Americus Garden Inn. The Oak Grove Cemetery, originally opened in 1856, received an award for Excellence in Rehabilitation from The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation in April 2004. For an outstanding black and white virtual photo gallery of monuments within Oak Grove Cemetery taken by Penny L. Kojak, please visit www.roguepen.com.
Photos courtesy of Penny L. Kojak
Attention Flying Enthusiasts: Did you know that Charles Lindbergh had his first solo flight in Americus Georgia in May 1923? At Souther Field, you can see the monument commemorating this historic event. For more information on Souther Field and Charles Lindbergh, please visit www.southerfield.com and www.charleslindbergh.com
Take a trip to Leslie to the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum which is "housed in a renovated 1920's cotton warehouse containing the largest, oldest, and rarest examples of telecommunication in the world dating from 1876 to the present." Leslie is located about 10 minutes from Americus.
Visit the 1850's at Westville Georgia's Working 1850 Town. Westville is a living history museum which depicts an 1850 West Georgia village. Please see their calendar of events for further information.
If a nostalgic train ride interests you, don't miss the SAM Shortline Excursion Train. Please visit their website for the latest schedule and prices.
Americus is home to the Sumter Players, entertaining the residents of Americus since 1965. The Sumter Players can be seen at the beautifully restored Rylander Theater located in downtown Americus.
The beautiful pipe organ in the Rylander Theater.
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit The Rylander Theatre online.
Susan Egelseer, innkeeper of the Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast won First Place for "Best Tasting Pecan Pie" in the 2007 Georgia Pecan Festival Pecan Pie Cook-Off. Look for the 5th Annual Georgia Pecan Festival in November 2008. Scheduled activities may include a 5K Road Race, a parade, musical entertainment, arts and crafts, and a street dance. Contests may include pecan cracking, pumpkin carving, hot dog eating and pecan pie cooking.
Golf enthusiasts love Americus for its 7 very reasonably priced golf courses, 3 within 10 minutes, 3 within 30 minutes and 1 less than an hour away. If you want to stay close, you can choose from Georgia Southwestern Golf and Conference Center (formerly the Americus Country Club), Brickyard Plantation Golf Course, Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course and Wolf Creek Golf Club. GSW Golf and Conference Center is open 7 days a week and offers 18 holes of golf with a cart for $27/weekdays and $32/weekends. Brickyard Plantation is open 7 days a week (closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day). Monday through Saturday, you can play 27 holes of golf WITH a cart for only $28, 18 holes for $22 or 9 holes for $16. The Georgia Veterans Memorial Golf Course is a Denis Griffith-designed 18-hole course with a four star rating from Golf Digest. Open 7 days a week (closed Christmas Day), you can golf 18 holes with a cart for $36 weekdays or for $40. Wolf Creek offers 9 holes of golf for $16 weekdays, $18 weekends and 18 holes for $25 weekdays, $30 weekends.
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Owners/Innkeepers: Mr. & Mrs. Kim and Susan Egelseer 504 Rees Park Americus, GA 31709-4078 Phone: (229) 931-0122 or toll free (888) 758-4749 We are available by phone between the hours of 9:00am - 9:00pm
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Revised and maintained by Susan Egelseer Copyright © 2007 [Americus Garden Inn Bed &
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