"Augusta also became a winter resort in the late nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries. Large hotels, such as the Partridge Inn and the Bon
Air, attracted wealthy northern visitors like John D. Rockefeller for
extended stays on the "Hill," also know n as Summerville. Golf
Architect Bobby Jones played his best golf at several courses on the
"Hill." He liked the climate and scenery so much, he built his
dream course on the Berckmans Nursury tract, today known as the famous
Augusta National Golf Club. In 1934, his Masters Tournament began."
"Come Coast Awhile, Unhurried. Unspoiled. Unmatched for countless
diversions and pleasures. Where vast marshlands, winding rivers, and
ribbon-smooth beaches frame a legendary corner of Georgia's coast in
stunning beauty. History is alive here."
"come visit the Bavarian Village in the north Georgia mountains.
Recreation including hiking, biking, shopping, gold panning, and numerous
dining choices". One of the nicer sites we have visted to date.
P.S. we have also spent some time there.
"Hike the Appalachian Trail, tour waterfalls, go mountain biking,
fish in trout streams, play golf, shop in international shops, or party at
the Southeast's longest Oktoberfest. Tour the attractions in the village -
Museum of the Hills and Children's Fantasyland, a must for families;
Charlemagnes Kingdom, a miniature Germany with model trains; the Gold Mines
of Helen, where gold was mined in the 1800's; or Babyland General Hospital
in Cleveland, home of the original Cabbage Patch Kids."
"In the early 1800's, the city fathers designed Macon after the
ancient Gardens of Babylon. Today, wide avenues, lined with white-columned
mansions and more than 200,000 flowering cherry trees, lead the visitor
through what has been called a -City in a Park-. A city of lovingly
preserved heritage and landmarks."
"The number of historic sites, the award-winning Roswell parks system
and the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area make Roswell an
excellent choice for leisure activities."
"Rave reviews for more than a century! 'The best winter resort in
three continents.' -- Harper's Magazine, 1887 'World travelers proclaim
there's no other place on earth quite like Thomasville.' -- Tampa Tribune,
1991."
Calendar of events under construction as of June 30, 1997.
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