Crossing Central Georgia
Here are a few sites and flavors we took in as we drove across Georgia, from Augusta to Columbus. I just happened to see a very well-rated place called “The Pie Hole” on Google Maps …
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Birding in Central Georgia
During our trek across Georgia from Augusta to Columbus, we made a number of stops to do some birding where we could. In case you haven’t caught on, we’ve just started birding, and it’s much …
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at The Big House
Though neither of us are big Allman Brothers Band fans in particular, we know an iconic band when we see one, so we went to The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big House in …
The Lunchbox Museum
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed that some day I could visit a lunchbox museum, and now that dream has come true thanks to #vanlife! Ha ha! All kidding aside, we like …
Johnston–Felton–Hay House
The Johnston–Felton–Hay House (also known as simply the Hay House) in Macon, Georgia, is an absolute stunner! It is on par with the best historic houses we’ve seen anywhere. I literally dropped my jaw in …
Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion
While in town to tour Andalusia Farm, we went up the road to tour Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion in Milledgeville, Georgia. The Greek Revival house was built in 1839, and served as the executive mansion …
Andalusia Farm, Home of Flannery O’Connor
At one point we were in the vicinity of Andalusia Farm in Milledgeville, Georgia, and I asked Doug if he wanted to visit. He responded, “I don’t hate her, but I would tour the house.” …
Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
We’d never heard of Steffen Thomas, but his art looked interesting, so off we went to the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art in Buckhead, Georgia. Steffen Thomas (1906-1990) was born in Germany, where he was …
The Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson
Don’t be jealous, but we managed to take a tour of the Boyhood Home of Woodrow Wilson in Augusta, Georgia. We are racking up those presidential sites for Doug! We have previously visited his birthplace …
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A Few Days in Savannah, Georgia
The Wormsloe Historic Site sits on the outer edges of Savannah. It was once the Wormsloe Plantation, the estate of one of Georgia’s founders, Noble Jones (c. 1700-1775). Though the site indicates there are the ruins …