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REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS

WARNER ROBINS
One of the biggest attractions in the region is the
Museum of Aviation, adjacent to Robins Air Force Base,
the second largest museum in the U.S. Air Force and
the fourth most visited museum in the Department of
Defense. Or take the family to Rigby’s Entertainment
Complex, 50,000 square-feet of cosmic bowling lanes, a
skating rink, two-level laser tag arena, arcade, outdoor
go-karts, 19-hole mini-golf, and more.
Troutman House
PERRY
In Perry, Georgia, you’ll find the Go Fish Education

REGION AL Attractions Center where you can learn about Georgia’s diverse
aquatic wildlife, catch fish in the stocked pond, and try
out the interactive fishing and boating simulators. Perry
Sweet Things to See & Do is also THE place to be in October when the Georgia
National Fair brings in a week of fun.
in Middle Georgia KATHLEEN
W ith a location right on Interstate 75, Byron Tour Tilford Winery & Farms, the only muscadine

winery in the Southeast to make dry, sweet and semi-
is a great place to begin your explorations
sweet organic wines. Regular tastings take place
throughout the region, to Fort Valley,
Warner Robins, Perry, Macon, and beyond. Tuesday-Friday from noon to 5pm, Saturday from noon
to 6pm and Sunday from 1-5pm in the Tuscan-style
FORT VALLEY tasting room.
Stroll the brick walkways at Massee Lane Gardens,
headquarters of the American Camellia Society. Not MACON
camellia season? There is always something blooming Macon prides itself on African-American art, history,
here. Then visit Lane Southern Orchards and Pearson culture, and Southern food. Whether you explore the
prehistoric earth lodge at Ocmulgee National Monument,
Farm where you can fill your basket with fresh, seasonal experience the state’s sports history at the Georgia
produce, including succulent peaches and sweet Sports Hall of Fame, walk in historic footsteps at
pecans. Enjoy farm and packing house tours in season. Macon’s Hay House and Cannonball House, or celebrate
Want to see how people lived in the 19th century? rock-and-roll and soul music at The Allman Brothers
Visit Anderson House, Fort Valley State University’s Museum at the Big House or the Otis Redding Mini-
oldest building, which contains the Biggs Collection Museum, you’ll soon discover why Macon is where
of period furnishings, soul lives.
silver, glassware, china,
quilts, linens and Civil War ANDERSONVILLE TRAIL
memorabilia. Also see the Exit 149 is the gateway to other Middle Georgia
1855 Greek Revival-style treasures. This 90-mile sightseeing loop highlights the
Troutman House, now Andersonville Confederate Prison site, Andersonville
the Welcome Center for Civil War Village, Jimmy Carter’s Hometown of Plains,
Massee Lane Gardens and Habitat’s Global Village and Discovery Center.
Peach County.

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