When you’re heading south from Atlanta on any exploration of the Peach State, it’s easy to find yourself drawn to the likes of Columbus, Macon or Albany. As any seasoned traveller or explorer will tell you, however, the real magic is found in places that are slightly off-the-beaten-path, in towns and regions that are mostly off the radar of the major travel guides. One such place is Americus, a quaint and lively town located just two and a half hours south of Atlanta in Sumpter County, Georgia.
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History buffs, outdoors enthusiasts, and window shoppers will all find everything they’re looking for in and around Americus’ historic downtown core. The area teems with professionally restored and preserved Victorian, Greek Revival and Craftsman Cottage era homes. A simple self-guided stroll or an insightful walking tour around town bursts with echoes of America’s architectural past—from the early 1880’s to the 1920’s to the present day.
Must-visit local landmarks include the Rylander Theatre (a restored turn of the century vaudeville playhouse) and the breathtaking Windsor Hotel (built in 1892). Both the Rylander and the Windsor offer guided public tours and on-site historical exhibits, which are among the town’s top-rated, must-do activities.
When you’re heading south from Atlanta on any exploration of the Peach State, it’s easy to find yourself drawn to the likes of Columbus, Macon or Albany. As any seasoned traveller or explorer will tell you, however, the real magic is found in places that are slightly off-the-beaten-path, in towns and regions that are mostly off the radar of the major travel guides. One such place is Americus, a quaint and lively town located just two and a half hours south of Atlanta in Sumpter County, Georgia.
History buffs, outdoors enthusiasts, and window shoppers will all find everything they’re looking for in and around Americus’ historic downtown core. The area teems with professionally restored and preserved Victorian, Greek Revival and Craftsman Cottage era homes. A simple self-guided stroll or an insightful walking tour around town bursts with echoes of America’s architectural past—from the early 1880’s to the 1920’s to the present day.
Must-visit local landmarks include the Rylander Theatre (a restored turn of the century vaudeville playhouse) and the breathtaking Windsor Hotel (built in 1892). Both the Rylander and the Windsor offer guided public tours and on-site historical exhibits, which are among the town’s top-rated, must-do activities.
Slightly further afield, an eclectic mix of attractions such, as the Drummer Boy Civil War Museum, the Rural Telephone Museum, Habitat for Humanity’s Global Village and the Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, will keep lovers of history entranced for a variety of day trips.
Americus is a quintessential small-town that nonetheless boasts all the amenities needed to appease a local population of 19,000 people. The town offers a rich layering of classic American history alongside a buffet of eclectic attractions, world-class restaurants, and gorgeous outdoor spaces.
Americus is a quintessential small-town that nonetheless boasts all the amenities needed to appease a local population of 19,000 people. The town offers a rich layering of classic American history alongside a buffet of eclectic attractions, world-class restaurants, and gorgeous outdoor spaces.