When you visit Madison, Georgia, it’s easy to see why this small town is dubbed "authentically southern." For our tenth podcast episode for Not Your Average Bucket List, we discuss some unique Madison, Georgia, things to do, plus the perfect time of year to visit. Hint: Madison, Georgia, weather is so beautiful, visiting any time of year will be rewarding. We’ll also talk about some truly unique Madison, Georgia history, which might entice all the history buffs out there to plan a trip!
Georgia has some pretty cool small towns. Small towns that we cannot rave enough about. But we found this particular town to be quite fascinating--especially since it has been collecting accolades quietly for years. Care to find out why this small town is getting BIG-time attention? Check out why Woodstock, Georgia is such a cool place to visit.
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At only 8.8 square miles, the town of Woodstock, Georgia is one of the coolest cities in the South.
There is so much Southern charm and community within this small town that it's hard not to fall in love.
Woodstock prides itself on being "a sustainable city with hometown pride".
But beyond being sustainable and community-centric, Woodstock has even made the Forbes Magazine list for being one of the fastest-growing areas in the country!
In fact, what's even cooler than that, Woodstock is one of Money Magazine’s 2015 Top 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. — the only Georgia city to make the list.
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One trip to this small town you can easily see why. First of all, there are plenty of things to do in Woodstock, GA.
With summer events like concerts in the park, drawing thousands of residents to enjoy some summer jams...
...or even the eclectic restaurant scene in Woodstock which features fan favorites like JD's Bar-b-que...
...or Salt Factory Pub, with a tasty Southern-style breakfast you will crave again the moment you leave.
Take a trip to Dixie Speedway for an energetic, family-fun time at the racetrack...
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...or rent a canoe and take it to Olde Rope Mill Park.
There is always something fun and refreshing to do in what may be one of the best small towns in GA.
Visit Woodstock, Georgia, and experience for yourself one of the coolest small towns in the South.
For visitors to Georgia who haven’t explored much, there will be the element of welcomed surprise when they come across this small town. Sure, city life is worth exploring when you first come to our great state, however, the best small towns in Georgia are truly worth adventuring through. In fact, this particular small town is as extraordinary as it gets and may just be the coolest place in the south. You don’t want to miss a chance to explore this gem.
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Beautiful, charming, quintessential—three words that you can use to describe the incredible small town of Senoia, Georgia.
What has quickly risen to popularity over the last few years, Senoia has since become one of the best small towns in Georgia and the go-to place for adventure when you visit the state.
Senoia brings together the best of what small towns and welcoming communities have to offer.
With a population of just around 4,300 residents, Senoia has a variety of things to check out, from small shops along the adorable main street, to delicious mom-and-pop restaurants.
As one of the best small towns in Georgia, Senoia is also a bit different from others in that it has been featured in a variety of TV shows and film, including The Walking Dead, Driving Miss Daisy, Fried Green Tomatoes, and more.
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Senoia makes for the perfect weekend getaway in autumn, as you can grab a hot cup of locally roasted coffee in town, a delicious fried pie, and take in all the sights and shops nearby.
If you’re a film buff looking to see the sets, scenery, and leftover props from some of your favorite hits…
…or you want to see what a quintessential small town in Georgia is really like…
…make sure to add Senoia, one of the coolest small towns in Georgia, to your list.
Have you ever been to the small town of Senoia, Georgia, the coolest place in the south, before? Do you agree that it's one of the best small towns in Georgia? Share with us some of your favorite shops and restaurants in the comments section!
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