What to do and see in Milledgeville, Georgia (GA): The Best Things to do

December 31, 2021 Roseanne Arnett

Milledgeville is a city in and the county seat of Baldwin County in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is northeast of Macon and bordered on the east by the Oconee River. The rapid current of the river here made this an attractive location to build a city. It was the capital of Georgia from 1804 to 1868, notably during the American Civil War. Milledgeville was preceded as the capital city by Louisville and was succeeded by Atlanta, the current capital. Today U.S. Highway 441 connects Milledgeville to Madison, Athens, and Dublin.
Restaurants in Milledgeville

1. Central Georgia Flyboarding

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Central Georgia Flyboarding

Central Georgia Flyboarding offers flyboarding rentals on Lake Sinclair. Flyboarding is a watersport that harnesses the water pressure of a jet ski through a hose and directs the water underneath the Flyboard boots, lifting the flyer above the water. It's a thrilling new watersport experience! We offer flights for individuals and groups.

2. St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

320 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061-3444 http://www.ststephensga.org/
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

3. Historic Trolley Tours

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5.0 based on 47 reviews

Historic Trolley Tours

Milledgeville's Trolley Tour is the best way to take in the town. Climb aboard 'Milly' for a drive through the landmark historic district includes rotating tours of historic sites. The trolley will visit The Old State Capital and St. Stephen's daily with the third stop rotating. On Wednesday the trolley will visit Rose Hill, on Thursday the Sallie-Ellis-Davis House, and on Friday and Saturday the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House. The trolley is available Wednesday - Friday at 10:00 am and Saturday at 11:00 a.m. The cost is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors, $10 for children 6-13. Children 5 and under are free. All tours begin at the Convention & Visitors Bureau. Tour stops vary daily.

4. Memorial Hill Cemetery

300 West Franklin Street, Milledgeville, GA 31061 http://www.friendsofcems.org/MemoryHill/WalkingTour.php
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Memorial Hill Cemetery

The site of Flannery O'Connor's grave.

5. Andalusia Farm

2628 N Columbia St, Milledgeville, GA 31061-8763 +1 478-445-8722 [email protected] http://www.gcsu.edu/andalusia
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4.5 based on 62 reviews

Andalusia Farm

Historic farm in Milledgeville, GA where Southern fiction writer Flannery O'Connor lived and worked from 1951 until her death in 1964.

Reviewed By jessicarA956VP

Interesting visit and tour of Flannery O'Connor's house. I also took the short nature walk from the pond. They've got plans to improve so it'll only get better.

6. Central State Hospital Museum

620 Broad St, Milledgeville, GA 31062-7525 +1 478-445-4878 http://centralstatehospital.org/
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Central State Hospital Museum

Established in 1842 as the Georgia Lunatic Asylum, this facility treated patients suffering from mental illness, epilepsy and tuberculosis. Today, the fully accredited hospital occupies approximately 100 buildings on 1700 acres. Museum by appointment only.

Reviewed By xdanballx - Syracuse, United States

So this was a photographers dream! The decrepit, abandoned buildings of Central State Hospital provide an amazing photographic playground. While you cannot enter the buildings, nor get too close, and some are being redeveloped; there’s plenty to see and take photos of. My only gripes were a lack of maps, which led to me missing out on some cool areas, and I wish they offered tours more often, or tours through the indoors in the buildings that are safe. Regardless, I hope to come back, and photograph its further decay soon!

7. Capital City

119 S Wayne St, Milledgeville, GA 31061-3439 +1 478-453-4896 https://www.facebook.com/TheTavernMilledgeville/
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Capital City

8. Lockerly Arboretum

1534 Irwinton Rd, Milledgeville, GA 31061-3827 +1 478-452-2112 http://www.lockerly.org/index.php
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Lockerly Arboretum

Reviewed By EJD1864

The Lockerly Arboretum is a paradise of wild nature and beautiful trees in the heart of Milledgeville, and the arboreal beauty is a treat in and of itself. In my opinion, however, the greatest draw is the incredible antebellum home at the Arboretum's heart, Rose Hall. Gorgeously decorated with period furniture and a very well-written self-guided tour, Rose Hall is a historic draw in the midst of natural loveliness.

9. Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion

120 S Clark St, Milledgeville, GA 31061-3336 +1 478-445-4545 http://www.gcsu.edu/mansion
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Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion

Completed in 1839, Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion is one of the finest examples of High Greek Revival architecture in the nation. Designed by noted architect Charles Clusky, an Irish immigrant and built by Timothy Porter of Farmington, Connecticut, the Mansion looms over Milledgeville with its stately columns and imposing facade. Serving as the residence for Georgia's chief executives for over thirty years, the Mansion's history encompasses the antebellum, Civil War, and early Reconstruction phases of the state's history. Such noted state leaders as George Crawford, Howell Cobb and Joseph E. Brown resided in the building and used it as a stage for speeches and also to introduce guests of national standing. Georgia's Old Governor’s Mansion also served as a stage on which many elements of the complex social issues of the antebellum period were played out. Slavery and the complexity of society and gender roles are among the issues that shape the history of the building and are explored in tandem with the issues of politics. During the Civil War, the Mansion was claimed as a "prize" in the "March to the Sea," when General William T. Sherman headquartered in the building on November 23, 1864. Following the war, Georgia's seat of government was relocated to Atlanta, and the Mansion was abandoned. Given over to Georgia Normal & Industrial College (currently known as Georgia College) in 1889, the Mansion served as the founding building of the institution and is the campus's most treasured structure. Beginning in the late 1990s, an initiative was begun to return the Mansion to its antebellum splendor. Following five years of intensive historical, structural and material research, Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion began its long awaited historic restoration in November of 2001. Funded through the Georgia General Assembly and a generous grant from the Woodruff Foundation, over three years of painstaking work has restored the original layout, coloration, lighting and appearance of the building. Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion now serves as an historic house museum whose mission is to care for, collect, interpret and exhibit items (including artifacts, structures, and gardens) that illustrate the history of the site and its inhabitants during the years the Mansion was the official residence of Georgia’s governors (1839-1868). Tours focus on the history of the building, its occupants both free and enslaved, and the myriad complexities of Antebellum society in Georgia and its history. Georgia's Old Governor’s Mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1973 and is an accredited museum of the American Alliance of Museums. In 2015, the Mansion was named an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution.

Reviewed By ieoknow

Beautifully restored and bursting with original and period furniture and furnishings. Our tour guide/docent, Noah, was very informative and entertaining. We spent a delightful hour or so. Then upon leaving we got more information on the area and great hints for dinner. I recommend this historic tour.

10. Milledgeville Visitor Information Center

200 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA 31061-3326 +1 478-452-4687 https://www.visitmilledgeville.org/listings/milledgeville-convention-%26-visitors-bureau/315/
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Milledgeville Visitor Information Center

Begin your Milledgeville exploration at the Visitor Information Center. Here you will fall in love with the First Lady of Georgia, find local maps, receive gracious hospitality, learn of upcoming events and absorb the tips of local delicacies. Visitor favorite, the Historic Trolley Tour, departs from the Center.

Reviewed By EJD1864

Conveniently located in the heart of downtown, the Milledgeville Visitor Information Center offers the perfect introduction to all that this historically rich, beautiful city has to offer. The staff is extremely helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable: they can help build an itinerary based around one's interests, be they history, nature, or the arts, and they can also provide lots of great suggestions for places to eat, shop, or stay. There is also a small shop, with lots of fun souvenirs.

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