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Lake Seminole in Bainbridge, GeorgiaBainbridge sits on the banks of Georgia's Flint River. The Flint winds its way to the 37,500 acre Lake Seminole. Millions visit the Flint River and Lake Seminole each year. Home to fantastic areas for boating, canoeing, camping, water skiing, picnicking and great fun, Lake Seminole offers some of the finest bass fishing in the US. For more Information, Contact 800-243-4774 More about Bainbridge Web Site Contact 
Historic Downtown Bainbridge GeorgiaDowntown Bainbridge surrounds Willis Park, a typical small town square. The historic district is an intact grouping of architecturally significant commercial buildings constructed between 1860 and 1920. They display a variety of styles & types of architectural ornamentation popular during this era. With a $6 million rehab of the 1902 Decatur County Courthouse, the Bon Air Hotel, and the Downtown Streetscape Project. For more Information, Contact 229-248-2000 ext. 23 More about Bainbridge 
Colquitt County Arts Center in Moultrie, GeorgiaFrom high school hijinks to high art museum. Formally the Moultrie High School, the Arts Center offers extensive programming in the visual and performing arts. The Arts Center’s galleries display a number of world-renown exhibits throughout the year and has played host to the likes of Henri Matisse and Armand Hammer exhibits. The Center boasts the talent of local residents in theater productions throughout the year and sponsors the annual Festival on the Square, a celebration of the arts, in downtown Moultrie in April. For more information, call (229) 985-1922. More about Moultrie 
Historic Downtown Moultrie in Moultrie, Georgia“Stop, Shop, Love and Live”. A visit through downtown Moultrie will charm you at first site. Specialty shops, antiques stores, and restaurants line the streets. Designated on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Moultrie has recently been awarded a $1 million grant for landscape and sidewalk improvements. In the center of downtown is the famed Colquitt County Courthouse, once voted the prettiest courthouse in Georgia, which has recently been restored to its original splendor. Events are held year-round downtown, including the annual holiday festivities and award-winning lighted, nighttime Christmas parade. For more Information, Contact (229) 890-5455 More about Moultrie 
Thomasville Black Heritage Trail Tour, GeorgiaThis self-guided tour will introduce you to historical sites significant to Thomasville’s African-American history, complete with pictures and an easy-to-follow map. You will see the grave site of Lt. Henry Ossian Flipper, a slave born in Thomasville, who was the first African-American to graduate from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1877. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 8a.m.-5p.m., and Saturday 9a.m.-4p.m. Admission Charge: $1 Booklets available at the Welcome Center, 135 N. Broad St. For more Info, Contact 229-228-6983 More about Thomasville 
Melhana, the Grand Plantation, ThomasvilleJust four miles south of Thomasville on US Hwy 319, moss-laden oaks and fragrant magnolias line the entrance to historic Melhana, the Grand Plantation. Over forty landscaped acres provide the backdrop for dozens of historic buildings, including a private theater, the Showboat, where "Gone with the Wind" was first screened in 1939. Melhana Sporting adventures include hunting, fishing & shooting. For more Information, Contact (888) 920-3030 More about Thomasville 
Antique Car Museum in Cairo, GeorgiaThis antique auto museum attracts visitors from around the country and is the hub of events for the antique car rally held annually in Cairo every year. Location: On Hwy 84 behind Mr. Chick Restaurant Hours: First Saturday each month, 10am-4pm Admission: $4 per person For more Information, Contact 229-377-3911 More about Cairo 
Birdsong Nature Center in Cairo, GeorgiaThe Birdsong Nature Center was founded as a non-profit nature preserve and education in 1986. The 565 acres have 12 miles of meandering nature trails well suited for casual, peaceful hiking. The variety of woodlands, wetlands, and old-field habitats support many indigenous wildlife and offers an ideal setting for observing the quiet beauty found in many remote areas of southwest Georgia. Many events are held throughout the months. For more Information, Contact 229-377-4408 More about Cairo 
Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta, GeorgiaI-75 Exit 13 (Old Clayttville Road) Wild animals, wild rides and wild shows all await you at the all new Wild Adventures Theme Park. 
Climb aboard the Safari Train Ride to meet the exotic animals, take the Boomerang roller coaster or cool
off on the wild wet ride on the Plunge!
The grounds will soon boast "Splash Island" a water park featuring the Rain Fortress, and interactive
wet play with 21 platforms and various slides. Wild Adventures offers a full day of discovery and
great family fun for one low price. Group rates are also available. Well-known musical artists perform
each weekend. Gift shops and restaurant onsite. Open year round,
For more Information,Contact 229-259-1330 More about Valdosta 
The Barber-Pittman House in Valdosta, GeorgiaConsidered one of the most outstanding examples of architectural design in the Southeast, the stylish residence was designed by architect Lloyd Greer and built in the 1915 for E.R. Barber, inventor and local Coca-Cola bottler. The home was later bequeathed to Valdosta citizens by Mrs. Ola Barber Pittman. The home was restored in 1979 and is now occupied by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Original family furnishings are on display in zebo. Open Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Free group tours available by reservation For more Information, Contact 229-247-8100 More about Valdosta 
The Parks at Chehaw in Albany, GeorgiaAn 800 + acre recreational park with playgrounds, picnic areas, jogging, biking, and nature trails, boat docks and campground for RV's and tents. This park is the location for several annual festivals and city wide special events. The Parks at Chehaw are home to the Chehaw Wild Animal Park where native and exotic animals roam in natural habitat exhibits. This 100-acre park was designed by famed naturalist and Albany native Jim Fowler. For more Information, Contact 229.430.3966 More about Albany 
Thronateeska Heritage Center in Albany, Dougherty County Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Heritage Plaza includes Thronateeska Heritage Museum, and 1857 train depot, a model railroad museum, Wetherbee Planetarium, the Discovery Center, the Fryer-Merritt House and original 1912 brick streets. For more Information, Contact 229-432-6955 More about Albany |