Historic Roswell During our visit to this small town about 30 minutes outside of Atlanta, we had plans to only visit one historic plantation, The Archibald Smith Plantation. Then, we found out about the Trilogy pass. The opportunity to explore two additional historic homes at a discount rate; Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall. The map… Continue reading Historic Roswell….
SC Botanical Gardens We explored the SC Botanical Gardens in Clemson and loved the many butterflies enjoying the flower in full bloom. These gardens are a must visit and worthy of a day or half-day visit exploring the many gardens, trails, and historic homes taking in the beautiful scenery. Of course, one must mention that… Continue reading Butterflies…Butterflies… Butterflies
Reedy River Falls-Greenville, SC One can't believe that for over 40 years, these beautiful falls were overshadowed by a four lane bridge. It was the vision of the Carolina Foothills Garden Club who saw the potential of the landscape under and around the bridge. It was removed and replaced with a far less obtrusive walking bridge… Continue reading Reedy River Falls-
Our exploration of Georgian plantations continues with the Stately Oaks Plantations in Jonesboro. This relocated plantation is about a 30 minute drive outside of Atlanta and offers one perspective to Margaret Mitchell's novel Gone With the Wind. Of course, this is not the actual plantation and there is no known plantation of Tara in Georgia as described… Continue reading Stately Oaks Plantation
On our drive back to NC, we decided to take a 20 minute or so detour to explore one of the many covered bridges still standing in Georgia. To see a full map of these covered bridges, check out this blog by James Walsh This one is located about 15 minutes outside the town of… Continue reading Covered Bridges in Georgia
During our third and fourth day on Georgia's Antebellum Trail, we spent exploring Madison and its surrounding areas. Madison is about halfway along this 170 mile drive of what General Sherman decided not to burn on his 'March to the Sea'. During our two day visit in this beautiful and historic city, we had the… Continue reading Madison: Days Three & Four on Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
On our second day on Georgia's Antebellum Trail we explored Macon and its surrounding areas as we began to travel South. Macon is considered to be the heart of the trail for traveler's drive North to South. In this charming town, we saw Hay House, the Cannonball house, Rose Hill Cemetery, a walking tour (self-guided) of the many… Continue reading Macon-Day Two of Georgia’s Antebellum Trail
This Antebellum heritage trail begins in Macon, follows 441 North to Rt. 129 to Milledgeville to Eatonton to Madison, and then, Watkinsville, and finally, Athens. Georgia's Antebellum Trail – by mycitywalkabout.com For our most recent southern adventure... we did a little customizing from the recommended Antebellum Visitor's Guide After a wonderful day and evening exploring Augusta,… Continue reading Georgia’s Antebellum Trail Day One-Eatonton and Milledgeville
Our drive to Georgia's Antebellum Trail really begins with a visit and a night's stay in Augusta. This is Georgia's second largest city. Some views of our exploration of our early afternoon arrival here. First is a lovely fountain just outside a chain Marriott hotel, which we decided against for a local inn in the… Continue reading Augusta, Georgia
About 10 minutes outside of Augusta you will find Redcliffe Plantation We have begun our journey on the Antebellum Trail with a stay in Augusta. First, we explored one of several of James Henry Hammond's plantation. At one time, he had over 15,000 acres of land and hundreds of slaves. He was a cotton planter, congressman,… Continue reading Redcliffe Plantation-Worth A Visit
drnicktravels.com 