This Enchanting And Historic Town In Georgia Is The Perfect Day Trip Destination
When looking for a great place to explore, the Peach State has plenty of options. With our variety of landscapes, you can have both a beach trip and a mountain getaway without ever leaving the state. Our big cities are great, with plenty of attractions, but there are also quite a few small towns in Georgia that are worth a visit. One of our favorites is Eatonton. As the county seat of Putnam County, it’s not so small that there’s nothing to do, but it’s also not so large as to be intimidating. Here are a few of our favorite attractions in Eatonton, Georgia:
Downtown Eatonton offers free parking and there are a variety of shops and restaurants to check out.
One fascinating spot in Eatonton that has plenty of historical value is the Rock Hawk Effigy Mound. The hawk-shaped mound was built 1,000 to 3,000 years ago by the Woodland Indian tribe.
You'll find plenty of opportunities to hike all along the lake.
Rock Eagle 4-H Center+HARTRY MANAGEMENT, 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
Bibliophiles know that we have plenty of great authors from Georgia. If you're interested in learning more about the literary history of the state, make a visit to the Georgia Writers Museum in Eatonton. There's lots of information here about some of the many famous writers from the Peach State!
Georgia Writers Museum, 109 S Jefferson Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
That's not the only museum in Eatonton. You'll also find the Old School History Museum, located inside the city's historic schoolhouse, built in 1916. The museum documents the history of Putnam County.
Old School History Museum, 305 N Madison Ave, Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
You can also visit the Uncle Remus Museum. Joel Chandler Harris, the author of tales involving Brer Rabbit and his friends, was born in Eatonton. The museum covers the life of Harris and also has information about life in the antebellum South.
Historic Uncle Remus Museum, 214 Oak St, Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
Eatonton also has local shops for shopaholics to enjoy. 44 Marketplace is a great little store carrying lots of home decor items, plus apparel and crafts.
44 Marketplace, 103 Harmony Crossing Ste 1, Eatonton, GA 31024, USA
There’s so much to do and see here! For more information about Eatonton, Georgia, including a calendar of upcoming events, check out the Visit Eatonton website.
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