Greensboro Located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta, Greensboro lures visitors with the dual charms of a historic town and 374 miles of shoreline along scenic Lake Oconee for families to explore. Start the day with a stroll through downtown Greensboro, soaking in the architecture of this town founded in 1786. Don’t-miss stops include the historic jail (or “gaol”), Greensboro Antique Mall and the Ripe Thing Market , known for its lusciously fresh produce. To appreciate the area’s mix of outdoor fun and unabashed elegance, plan an outing on the lake followed by a spa treatment or dinner at the AAA Five Diamond Ritz-Carlton Reynolds , Lake Oconee. Greensboro is also home to six top golf courses, including Great Waters at Reynolds Lake Oconee , which was recently redesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Eat Plan on dinner at The National Tavern at Reynolds Lake Oconee, then enjoy a nightcap at the Ritz-Carlton’s lounge, Barrel Room , where certified bourbon stewards help navigate the list of exclusive bourbons and whiskeys. Sleep Airbnb offers an array of rental properties, something for every budget. Find the house that will provide the setting for your ultimate lake-life experience. Do Rent Jet Skis or paddleboards from Young Harris Water Sports for a few hours of fun or book a day-long excursion on a pontoon or ski boat helmed by a professional captain. 62 #EXPLOREGEORGIA FROM TOP: DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO/VISIT LAKE OCONEE; LAKE OCONEE, GREENSBORO/DAVID CANNON
Official State Travel Guide 2024 Georgia Official State Travel Guide: Page 62
