Tifton: Cultivated Charm In a state known for its hospitality, you have to go the extra mile to earn the nickname “The Friendly City.” But that’s exactly what Tifton does, just an easy detour off Interstate 75. Get ready to fall under its bucolic spell. Agriculture is Tifton ’s bread and butter, so your day begins with a visit to a working farm. If you’re looking for fresh, grab-and-go berries to enjoy with your gourmet cheese, Berry Good Farms is your best bet. For the full family-fun experience, choose The Market at Rutland Farms . You’ll need at least an hour to pick your own berries, stroll through the sunflower fields, make some feathered and furry friends at the petting zoo, and reward yourself with homemade ice cream. No trip to farm country would be complete without a jaunt to the Georgia Museum of Agriculture at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College . Here, you’ll step back in time to rural 19th-century America, experiencing an authentic day in the life of a Georgia farmer. Knowledgeable costumed docents bring history to life throughout the site: you’ll learn about the typical farmer’s daily routine in the recreated Historic Village, ride the rails on the preserved steam locomotive, and stop at the drugstore for a nose-tickling root beer float. Of course, agriculture isn’t the only culture in this fertile community. As a railroad junction and later a crossroads town, Tifton has been treated to a steady stream of outside influences since its founding in 1872. Much of the inviting downtown area is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with an appealing clutch of meticulously restored buildings certain to transport you back in time. Don’t miss the Syd Blackmarr Arts Center , where you can enjoy quarterly exhibitions by local artists in a 1900 Romanesque church with soaring stained glass windows. Then, stroll the short distance to Fresco Italiano for authentic Italian cuisine served with Southern flair, including the dolce del giorno, made with love by the in-house pastry chef. TAKE A PIECE OF GEORGIA HOME WITH YOU Did you know: Georgia is the most prolific producer of pecans in the U.S.? We hope you saved some room in your luggage for your trip to Adcock Pecans , a Tifton institution for over 75 years. Whether you like ’em roasted, salted, glazed, or spiced, this is the place to stock up. 126 #EXPLOREGEORGIA FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: THE MARKET AT RUTLAND FARMS, TIFTON | EXPLORE GEORGIA; GEORGIA MUSEUM OF AGRICULTURE, TIFTON | EXPLORE GEORGIA
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