there's also a fitness center, a coin-operated laundry, and an outdoor pool surrounded by a sundeck with sunloungers and umbrella tables. the bright, contemporary rooms feature complimentary wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, as well as minifridges and microwaves. off interstate 475, this laid-back, modern hotel is 7 miles from 19th-century grand opera house, and 5 miles from the museum of arts and sciences. airy suites and upgraded rooms add sofabeds and/or wet bars. free perks include parking and a hot breakfast buffet, plus tea and coffee in the lobby. check-in time: 4:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am Middle Georgia Regional Airport 21 min
St Joseph Catholic Church (14 min) Church, architecture, cathedral, music, and history The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House (14 min) Museum honoring The Allman Brothers Band, with original instruments, art & personal mementos. Ocmulgee National Monument (16 min) Park, artifact, history, archaeological excavation, and outdoor recreation Tubman Museum (15 min) Established in 1981, this museum houses exhibits on African-American history, art & culture. Lake Tobesofkee (12 min) Camping, lake, and water park Museum of Arts and Sciences (13 min) Museum featuring fine-arts & science galleries, interactive exhibits, a minizoo & a planetarium. Sidney Lanier Cottage (14 min) Museum in the 19th-century Gothic Revival home where the poet Sidney Lanier was born. Cannonball House (15 min) Historic 1853 home named for damage it sustained in the Civil War, with tours, exhibits & events. Fort Hawkins (17 min) Formerly standing on the Western Frontier, this fort was established by Thomas Jefferson in 1806. Lake Tobesofkee Recreation Area (11 min) Destination for camping, boating, fishing & swimming with 3 sandy beaches & play areas for kids. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (15 min) Georgia sports museum with tours & exhibitions highlighting artifacts & the state's top athletes. Amerson River Park (16 min) This sprawling park with woods, wetlands & meadows offers a playground, canoe launch & trails. The Douglass Theatre (16 min) Long-standing, renovated theater showcasing limited-run & premier films, plus various performances. Claystone Park (14 min) Lake and camping Johnston–Felton–Hay House (14 min) 19th-century mansion boasting marble statues, stained glass, ornate period furnishings & paintings. |