SCAN FOR MORE IF YOU LIKE ATHENS, Discover other alluring small towns. You Also Might Enjoy... Host of the Rose Show and Festival every spring since 1922, Thomasville is also known for “ the Big Oak ,” a 337-year-old tree and popular photo spot (even President Eisenhower took pictures with this leafy local legend) and its well-preserved Victorian-era architecture. Learn about some of America’s and Thomasville’s first Black achievers at Jack Hadley Black History Museum . Then stop into more than 100 independent shops and restaurants around town such as the Fuzzy Goat yarn shop, The Pink Valise Boutique and Relish ’s “celebration of cooking.” For dining, you really can’t miss in downtown, but some top spots include Jonah’s Fish & Grits , The Local Kickstand and Hubs & Hops . THOMASVILLE/WANDER NORTH GEORGIA Milledgeville is one of the state’s oldest towns, brimming with scenic and historical squares, houses, churches and cemeteries, while maintaining an energetic college-town vibe. Hop on Milly the Trolley for a tour before hitting up sites like The Sallie Ellis Davis House , a pillar of the African American community in the early 1900s. Cool off with a boat, kayak, tube or fishing trip at Lake Sinclair and along the Oconee River Greenway —several outfitters, including Oconee Outfitters and Krazy Dave’s —can get you set up with rentals and transportation. You’ll find plenty of great food, shops and live music in the walkable downtown after your explorations. In December, visit for Christmas at Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion , a cheerful display of holiday decorations from the 1850s. 126 #EXPLOREGEORGIA
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