Eatonton

Take a trip to Eatonton, birthplace of Joel Chandler Harris and Alice Walker, where heritage is deeply rooted in the community. Stroll through downtown on a walking tour of historical homes and other buildings to see the past preserved. Visit the Uncle Remus Museum to learn more about Harris' work and take the Alice Walker Driving Tour to see the places that influenced her early life. Visit the Georgia Writers Museum, which could inspire your own writing through the tales of Georgia's authors, including Harris, Walker, Flannery O'Connor and others.

Eatonton is nestled between Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, nestled within Oconee Springs Park, and the Oconee National Forest. Lakeside stays, camping, fishing, boating and waterside dining are popular things to do here. 

Consider a visit to the Butterflies and Blooms Trails, which offers walking tracks and trails that meander through 5 acres of flowers and plants. There are also 30 miles of maintained trails for hikers and bikers at the Rock Hawk Effigy.

Downtown has an artsy vibe, with galleries, theaters and colorful murals, as well as a brewery, coffee shops and plenty of restaurants for grabbing a delicious meal.