The Taylor-Grady House
The Taylor-Grady House is a National Historic Landmark in Athens, Georgia. Built around 1844 by cotton merchant Robert Taylor, this Greek revival house was later purchased by Confederate Army Major William S. Grady and then willed to his son, Henry W. Grady, who became editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution and a major figure in Southern restoration. The fully restored mansion is now open for public tours and event space rentals. It is located less than a mile from the Athens Country Club golf course.
The Taylor-Grady House
634 Prince Ave.
Athens, GA 30601
(706) 549-8688
taylorgradyhouse.com
Morris Museum of Art
Established in 1985 in Augusta, Georgia, the Morris Museum of Art is the first museum to be solely dedicated to the exhibition of works of art from Southern American artists. The museum has thousands of permanent installations and hosts touring collections and special events regularly. Its permanent collection includes a large number of Civil War-era paintings that depict the Confederate perspective. The museum is located on the Augusta Riverwalk, right across the Savannah River from River Golf Club.
Morris Museum of Art
1 10th St.
Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-7501
themorris.org
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
The stretch of the Savannah River that winds around the city's riverfront districts and lush wooded areas is one of the most picturesque parts of the state. River tours in old-fashioned, paddle-wheel riverboats leave from Savannah several times each day for brief floats around the area. Available tours range from causal rides lasting less than 2 hours to extended rides featuring elegant sit-down dinners. River Street Riverboat Company and other riverboat tour companies lie just across the Savannah River from the Club at Savannah Harbor golf course.
River Street Riverboat Company
9 E. River St.
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 232-6404
savannahriverboat.com
Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta is a huge complex constructed as part of the city's preparations for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Major features include the Fountain of Rings, which sprays choreographed streams of water, and the Wednesday WindDown, an annual 6-month-long series of weekly free outdoor concerts. The park is less than 3 miles northeast of Oakland Golf Club.
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave. W.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 223-4412
centennialpark.com
World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola, also located in downtown Atlanta, is a huge museum of Coca-Cola's history and culture. The current museum opened in 2007 after the closing of the original World of Coca-Cola. Visitors can have their picture taken with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, watch a working version of a Coca-Cola bottling assembly line and tour exhibits of Coca-Cola marketing materials from all of its distinct eras. Candler Park Golf Course sits about 5 miles to the northeast.
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 676-5151
worldofcoca-cola.com
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