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Conyers

Explore the heart of Conyers in historic Olde Town. Stroll the quaint streets and enjoy unique shopping, delightful eateries, entertainment, and festivals of this historic downtown community. Make your first stop at the Conyers Welcome Center located in the Olde Depot to map out your visit. Wander through the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden or imagine riding the rails on the Milstead 104 "Dinky" Steam Locomotive. 

The Georgia International Horse Park is a world-class facility that hosted equestrian and mountain bike venues for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Today, this 1400-acre horse park is a multi-purpose facility featuring horse shows, horse trails, mountain bike trails, fairs, festivals, corporate picnics, and banquets year-round. Be sure to mark your calendar as you don't want to miss the annual Spring event - the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival.

Discover Big Haynes Creek Nature Center, a protected 173-acre wildlife preserve, located within the Park. Just minutes from the Horse Park is Black Shoals Park, a 650-acre reservoir and recreational facility offering fishing, canoeing, boating, picnicking, and hiking. Located on the site is the Georgia Veterans Memorial Park, "Walk of Heroes." 

South of Interstate 20, renew your spirit at the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, home to Cistercian monks for over 80 years, or spend a day at Panola Mountain State Park, Georgia's first conservation park.

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What are the top things to do in Conyers?

Conyers pairs small-town character with major event venues and easy outdoor escapes. Stroll through Olde Town for local shops and filming locations from shows like “The Originals” and “Stranger Things,” then explore the trails and outdoor spaces at the Georgia International Horse Park. For a peaceful retreat, visit the Monastery of the Holy Spirit, home to Cistercian monks for more than 80 years.

 

What are the best activities for families in Conyers? 

Make your first stop the Conyers Welcome Center in the historic depot to map out your visit. See the Milstead 104 “Dinky” Steam Locomotive, then head to Big Haynes Creek Nature Center for trails, paddling, and wildlife watching. Black Shoals Park offers fishing and boating on Randy Poynter Lake, as well as the Walk of Heroes Veterans War Memorial.

 

What are the best activities for couples in Conyers?

Couples can browse Olde Town shops and historic streets, then stroll through Celebration Park. Grab dinner and drinks at the nearby Celtic Tavern, and stop by Sweet Treat Depot for scratch-baked treats and coffee.

 

What are the top festivals and events in Conyers?

The Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival brings cultural performances, music, food, and family-friendly activities to the Georgia International Horse Park each spring. The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates Black cowboys and cowgirls with events like barrel racing and roping. In October, the Olde Town Fall Festival fills the entertainment district with arts-and-crafts vendors, seasonal treats, entertainment, and costume contests.

 

When is the best time to visit Conyers?

Spring and fall are the best times to visit Conyers for mild weather, seasonal scenery, and family-friendly events. Visit in spring for the Cherry Blossom Festival and the Taste of Spring Festival, or plan a fall trip around the Olde Town Fall Festival.

 

What is the weather like in Conyers?

Summers in Conyers are hot, with highs often reaching the upper 80s and 90s. Spring and fall are milder, with many days in the 60s, 70s, and low 80s. Winter is cool, with highs often in the 50s and colder days are possible.

 

What part of Georgia is Conyers located in?

Conyers is located in north-central Georgia, about 25 miles from downtown Atlanta along Interstate 20.

 

What is the closest major airport to Conyers?  

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is approximately 30 minutes west of Conyers by car. 

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901 Railroad St.
Conyers, GA
30012
Local: (770) 602-2606
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