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| Wetland Habitat & Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium |
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Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center is a wetland habitat and nature discovery center for outdoor education, research and wildlife observation. Call for groups. Open: Tue-Sat. 10a.m.-5p.m., Sun. 12-5p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-687-4090 – 3535 S. Lumpkin Rd., Columbus, GA 31901 |
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Warm Springs Regional Fisheries Center and Aquarium has a pavilion area, boardwalk, fish health center and aquarium that allows visitors to see fish, American alligators and snapping turtles. Open: Daily 8a.m.-4p.m. Free. Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-655-3382 – 5308 Spring St., Warm Springs, GA 31830 |
| Local Park & Educational Garden |
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University of Georgia Research and Education Garden is a 65-acre garden that offers a look at new approaches to environmental gardening. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. (and Sun. 1-5p.m., summer). Guided tours by reservation. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms
Phone: 770-233-6107 - Address: Georgia Station, 1109 Experiment Sr., Griffin, GA 30223 |
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Columbus Riverwalk is along the scenic banks of the Chattahoochee. This 15-mile linear park is a favorite spot in town for walking, cycling, skating and fishing. Open: Daily 5a.m.-11p.m. Free. Amenities: Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-653-4504 – Address: Bay Ave and 11 St., Columbus, GA 31901 |
| Earthen Fort |
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Fort Tyler has a trail that leads visitors to this earthen fort, built in 1863 and named in honor of General Tyler. It was the last Confederate fort to fall. Enjoy self-guided tour.
Open: Daily. Free. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 334-642-1503 – Address: Sixth Ave. and W 10th St., West Point, GA 31833 |
| Outdoor Walking & Driving Tours |
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Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge - This 1882 covered bridge was destroyed by flood in 1994. It has since been authentically rebuilt with portions of the original bridge. It is 96 feet long. Also known as Zorn's Mill. Not open to traffic.
Phone: 706-647-9686 - Located on Allen Rd., off GA Hwy 19 S., Thomaston, GA 30286
More info, pictures, directions and map. |
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Big Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Woodbury, Georgia. Open to traffic. Built in 1840s and is 253 feet long. Also known as Imlac Bridge. It is the last standing covered bridge built by Horace King, the famous freed slave who became a master bridge builder.
Phone: 800-FDR-1927 - More info, pictures, directions and map. |
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Black Heritage Trail Tour - This self-guided driving tour includes the last home of Ma Rainey, historic black churches and the Liberty Theatre. See Visitors Bureau for more info.
Phone: 706-322-1613, 800-999-1613 - Address: 900 Font Ave, Columbus, GA 31902 |
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Callaway Gardens Covered Bridge in Pine Mountain, Georgia at Callaway Gardens. Bridge was built in 1870. The Length is unknown. It is also known as Wedadkee Creek Bridge. Not open to public view. Phone: 800-225-5292 - More info, pictures, directions and map. |
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Historic Downtown LaGrange Walking Tour - Pick up a free brochure at Troup Archives or the Chamber of Commerce.
Phone: 706-884-1828 and 706-884-8671 – Address: 11 Bull St., LaGrange, GA 30240 |
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Meriwether-Pike County Scenic Byway Drive Route - This 55-mile route celebrates the unique legacy of President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. The Meriwether-Pike County Scenic Byway offers several other attractions including the Red Oak Covered Bridge, the Oakland Baptist Church, and Jones Mill, where a large grist mill and mill pond are the only reminders of a once-thriving farm community. Scenic Byway Route, more info and Map |
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