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Places and activities are listed separately from dated calendar occurrences. A venue listing does not confirm a program, ticket, opening day or available space for your visit. Maps use the listed destination or a clearly labelled area search; check the visitor entrance and parking with the operator.

Newnan · Parks & outdoors

Chattahoochee Bend State Park

Hike river-country trails or reserve a camping or paddling outing.

Where: 425 Bobwhite Way, Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

Official listing confirms the street destination; check local signs for parking and the public entrance.

Plan: Tourism bureau lists: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Confirm current opening and holiday changes.

Cost: $10 daily ParkPass per vehicle or a valid annual ParkPass. Camping, cabins, rentals and programs may cost extra.

Contact: 770-254-7271

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Franklin · Parks & outdoors

Chattahoochee Outdoors

Book a guided paddling trip or ask about kayak and camping rentals.

Where: Bush Head Shoals Park, Franklin, GA 30217; booked trips may use other river access points.

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Trips use different put-ins and take-outs. Call for the meeting point for your booked route; the park search is not a confirmed appointment entrance.

Plan: Call ahead to book a trip and confirm your meeting time.

Cost: Examples: Solo Splashback kayak $30 for the 2.5-hour Bush Head–Franklin trip; Solo Lite Tackle $40; guide add-on $25/person. Confirm route, availability and the total quote.

Contact: 678-416-6350

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Douglasville · Parks & outdoors

Chestnut Log

Soccer complex with eight fields. Check current organized-play and field-access arrangements before visiting.

Where: 2544 Pope Road, Douglasville, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

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Rome · History & museums

Chieftains Museum & Major Ridge Home

Visit the museum interpreting Major Ridge and Cherokee history.

Where: 501 Riverside Parkway NE, Rome, GA 30161

Map & directions

Plan: Wednesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed most major holidays and for selected events. Check before travel.

Cost: Adults $5; seniors 62+, college students and military with ID $3; K–12 students $2; children 4 and under free.

Contact: 762-327-6124

Visitor questions & reservations

Check Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism

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Rockmart · Arts & performances

Children and Family Pottery with René Hardy

Make clay projects together with instructor guidance.

Where: 316 N. Piedmont Avenue, Building 300, Rockmart, GA 30153

Map & directions

Classes and groups meet at the Arts Center, Building 300; confirm your classroom, entry and accessible route with the instructor. Class times can extend beyond public gallery hours.

Plan: Monday and Thursday 5–7 p.m. during the school year; confirm a place with René.

Cost: Ages 7–adult; $20 per class in Fall 2026 newsletter.

Contact: 770-757-6449

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Newnan · History & museums

ChildrenConnect Museum

Let children learn through hands-on play and interactive exhibits.

Where: 30 Temple Avenue, Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

Official listing confirms the street destination; check local signs for parking and the public entrance.

Plan: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.; Wednesday and Friday 1–5 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Check special closures.

Cost: $10 per child; accompanying adults and children under 1 are free. Check separate program charges.

Contact: 470-414-2455

Visitor questions & reservations

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Vestavia Hills, AL · Parks & outdoors

Chilton Walker Garden

A small garden with a path and benches; the city states there is no onsite parking or facilities.

Where: US Highway 31 North at Shades Crest Road, Vestavia Hills, AL

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Map uses the published destination; confirm the entrance, parking and current access before travel.

Plan: Unknown; check daylight access.

Cost: Unknown; admission, parking and any activity fees have not been established.

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Carrollton · Markets & food

Chip’s Burger Bar

Take a burger break on Adamson Square.

Where: 301 Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

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Oxford, AL · Parks & outdoors

Choccolocco Park

Explore trails, disc golf and the accessible Boundless Playground.

Where: 954 Leon Smith Parkway, Oxford, AL

Map & directions

Use 954 Leon Smith Parkway. Consult the park map for the playground, lake, sports field or trail you need; each has a different internal route.

Plan: Daily 5 a.m.–10 p.m. Central per park operator; special events may change access.

Cost: Current charges are not established here; check the linked source before travelling.

Contact: 256-342-0174

Visitor questions & reservations

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Oxford, AL · Sports & recreation

Cider Ridge Golf Course

Book a round on the public 18-hole course.

Where: 200 Apple Blossom Way, Oxford, AL 36203

Map & directions

Map uses the published destination address; confirm the entrance, parking and current access.

Plan: Opening hours are not confirmed. Check with the venue before travelling, including seasonal access and private bookings.

Cost: Current admission, parking and activity charges are not confirmed; ask the venue before going.

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Homewood, AL · Markets & food

City Bowls/Honest Coffee

A combined food-and-coffee stop on Oxmoor Road.

Where: 960 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

Check Homewood Chamber of Commerce

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Fayetteville · Parks & outdoors

City Center Park walks and lawn

Walking and lawn outing. Playground areas closed from October 5 for construction; check reopening before planning play equipment.

Where: City Center Park, 210 Stonewall Avenue West, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Map & directions

Published park address is behind City Hall. The park remains open, but playgrounds were closed for construction from October 5; confirm reopening and parking before travelling.

Plan: Rest of park remains open per September 29 notice. Playground project expected 4–6 weeks, weather permitting; no reopening date confirmed.

Cost: Current charges are not established here; check the linked source before travelling.

Contact: 770-461-6029

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Newnan · History & museums

City of Newnan Trolley

Ride the city trolley between downtown and Ashley Park on its published route.

Where: 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

City Hall is one confirmed boarding stop. The trolley serves several stops; check the current route as well as the pin.

Plan: Friday–Sunday 1–7 p.m.; City Hall pickups on the hour and Ashley Park on the half hour. Stops may change.

Cost: Free city fixed-route trolley.

Contact: 770-328-0469

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Carrollton · Markets & food

City Tavern

A tavern meal stop on Newnan Street.

Where: 109 Newnan Street, Carrollton, GA 30117

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

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Newnan · Parks & outdoors

CJ Smith Park

Visit the skate terrain, pump track and playground.

Where: 92 Farmer St., Newnan, GA 30263

Map & directions

Official listing confirms the street destination; check local signs for parking and the public entrance.

Plan: Tourism bureau lists: All city parks are open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Confirm current opening and holiday changes.

Cost: Current admission, rental or class price not confirmed; check the operator.

Check Explore Newnan-Coweta official tourism bureau

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Austell · Parks & outdoors

Clarkdale Park

Baseball fields, outdoor batting cages and a playground, with a pavilion available first come, first served.

Where: 4905 Austell-Powder Springs Road, Austell, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Check the official source for current hours, holiday changes and availability before visiting.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

Check www.cobbcounty.gov

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South Fulton · Parks & outdoors

Cliftondale Park

Playground, basketball, tennis and dog park.

Where: 4650 Butner Road, South Fulton, GA

Map & directions

The city labels these business hours; verify outdoor park access and the separate program schedule.

Plan: Listed Mon–Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; weekend closed; confirm outdoor access.

Cost: Confirm any admission, court, class or reservation charges.

Check City of South Fulton

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Villa Rica · Parks & outdoors

Clinton Nature Preserve

Nature trails, a half-mile walking track and an accessible playground offer an outdoor visit.

Where: 8720 Ephesus Church Road, Villa Rica, GA

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking with the destination.

Plan: Open daily during daylight hours; check temporary trail or park closures.

Cost: Check the official source for current prices, reservations and any program or rental fees.

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Austell · Parks & outdoors

Collar Park

Playground, tennis and volleyball.

Where: 2625 Joe Jerkins Boulevard, Austell, GA

Map & directions

Official listed destination; confirm any activity room, access restrictions and availability before travel.

Plan: 8 a.m.–9 p.m.

Cost: Current charge is not stated; confirm with the venue.

Contact: 770-819-2304

Visitor questions & reservations

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Peachtree City · History & museums

Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia

See restored warbirds, aviation engines, uniforms and WWII artifacts at a volunteer-operated museum. Flight experiences require separate bookings.

Where: 1200 Echo Court, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking before travelling.

Plan: Thursday–Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; first Sunday of each month 1–5 p.m. Eastern. Check special-event changes.

Cost: Museum visit charge not established on checked page; donations support the museum. Flight experiences priced separately.

Contact: 678-364-1110

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Anniston, AL · Parks & outdoors

Constantine Park

Play basketball, use the playground or plan a picnic in this city park.

Where: 1501 Constantine Avenue, Anniston, AL

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking before travelling.

Plan: Check current opening and any reservation requirement before travelling.

Cost: Current charges are not established here; check the linked source before travelling.

Contact: 256-241-7164

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Carrollton · Markets & food

Corner Café

Pause for a café meal on the square.

Where: 304B Adamson Square, Carrollton, GA 30117

Map & directions

Map uses the published street address; confirm the entrance and parking.

Plan: Hours not confirmed; check the current schedule before visiting.

Cost: Menu prices vary; check the current menu before ordering.

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