Elaine's Guidebook
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Perhaps one of Eatonton’s most famous residents was Joel Chandler Harris, the man behind Brer Rabbit and the stories of the Uncle Remus Museum. The Uncle Remus Museum was opened in 1963 and today, it houses tales and artifacts from the beloved character and renowned writer.
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Historic Uncle Remus Museum
214 Oak StPerhaps one of Eatonton’s most famous residents was Joel Chandler Harris, the man behind Brer Rabbit and the stories of the Uncle Remus Museum. The Uncle Remus Museum was opened in 1963 and today, it houses tales and artifacts from the beloved character and renowned writer.
The Georgia Writers Museum pays tribute to its local history by promoting the love for writing and reading, to its visitors. Its inception began in 2013 from the initiative of the Lake Country Arts, a group of local business owners who wished to boost Eatonton’s economy through art and literature. The Georgia Writers Museum was then opened in 2014 and it is home to exhibits of Georgia’s famous writers, namely, Alice Walker, Flannery O'Connor, and Joel Chandler Harris. They also have several special events so be sure to check their website for their list of upcoming activities!
Georgia Writers Museum
109 S Jefferson AveThe Georgia Writers Museum pays tribute to its local history by promoting the love for writing and reading, to its visitors. Its inception began in 2013 from the initiative of the Lake Country Arts, a group of local business owners who wished to boost Eatonton’s economy through art and literature. The Georgia Writers Museum was then opened in 2014 and it is home to exhibits of Georgia’s famous writers, namely, Alice Walker, Flannery O'Connor, and Joel Chandler Harris. They also have several special events so be sure to check their website for their list of upcoming activities!
Rock Eagle 4-H Center is an educational program spearheaded by the University of Georgia and it is one of many 4-H development organizations across the United States. The organization takes pride in developing the skills of young people through the 4 H’s - Heart, Head, Hands, and Health. Georgia’s group is stationed at Rock Eagle Mound, a prehistoric archaeology site that holds a lot of ancient burial traditions of the early Native Americans. Rock Eagle 4-H Center uses part of the site for its lessons, meetings, campings, and other activities. It’s a great place to bring your children to learn about ancient history and be involved in recreational development programs!
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Rock Eagle 4-H Center
350 Rock Eagle RdRock Eagle 4-H Center is an educational program spearheaded by the University of Georgia and it is one of many 4-H development organizations across the United States. The organization takes pride in developing the skills of young people through the 4 H’s - Heart, Head, Hands, and Health. Georgia’s group is stationed at Rock Eagle Mound, a prehistoric archaeology site that holds a lot of ancient burial traditions of the early Native Americans. Rock Eagle 4-H Center uses part of the site for its lessons, meetings, campings, and other activities. It’s a great place to bring your children to learn about ancient history and be involved in recreational development programs!
Named after one of Eatonton’s iconic characters, Uncle Remus Golf Course is a nine-hole golf course in the heart of Eatonton. It’s a perfect time to get away with the family with about 6,780 yards (6,200 meters) from the longest tees. The golf course was opened in 1961 and today it offers membership fees at affordable prices. What are you waiting for? Shoot and take your aim like Tiger Woods at this awesome golf course!
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Uncle Remus Golf Course
120 Hambone Holle DrNamed after one of Eatonton’s iconic characters, Uncle Remus Golf Course is a nine-hole golf course in the heart of Eatonton. It’s a perfect time to get away with the family with about 6,780 yards (6,200 meters) from the longest tees. The golf course was opened in 1961 and today it offers membership fees at affordable prices. What are you waiting for? Shoot and take your aim like Tiger Woods at this awesome golf course!
Take a little break from the urban world and spend some time outdoors at Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area. The massive 40,000 acres (16200 hectares) land is a total wildlife sanctuary. Visitors can opt to take a hike, have a group picnic or go on a little hunt. There is no rate to use the park, however, hunting will require special kinds of licenses. You may check these out on their website. Additionally, the Cedar Creek Shooting Range is also located here.
Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area
Take a little break from the urban world and spend some time outdoors at Cedar Creek Wildlife Management Area. The massive 40,000 acres (16200 hectares) land is a total wildlife sanctuary. Visitors can opt to take a hike, have a group picnic or go on a little hunt. There is no rate to use the park, however, hunting will require special kinds of licenses. You may check these out on their website. Additionally, the Cedar Creek Shooting Range is also located here.
Veterans have always been renowned and respected members of the United States, and they are commemorated all over the country. In Eatonton, the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park pays tribute to their homegrown veterans. Inside the park, visitors will find six walls made up of over a thousand bricks. These bricks are engraved with the names of many men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. It’s a lovely way to pay tribute to these modern-day heroes. Should you have a family member who is also a veteran and would like to engrave their name, you may visit their website for more details.
Veterans Wall of Honor Park
304 W Marion StVeterans have always been renowned and respected members of the United States, and they are commemorated all over the country. In Eatonton, the Putnam County Veterans Wall of Honor Park pays tribute to their homegrown veterans. Inside the park, visitors will find six walls made up of over a thousand bricks. These bricks are engraved with the names of many men and women who have served in the US Armed Forces. It’s a lovely way to pay tribute to these modern-day heroes. Should you have a family member who is also a veteran and would like to engrave their name, you may visit their website for more details.
Established in 2013, the 115-acre (46.5-hectare) property is home to a variety of beautiful horses waiting for you to visit them. Diamond K Stables offers services such as boarding, trail rides, clinics and lessons. They also hold special events from time to time so be sure to check out their website for more information. While at the stables, be on the lookout for a special team member - Buddy, the Barn Dog. This is an ideal place to take your kids and allow them to learn proper love and care for animals.
Diamond K Stables
217 N Wesley Chapel RdEstablished in 2013, the 115-acre (46.5-hectare) property is home to a variety of beautiful horses waiting for you to visit them. Diamond K Stables offers services such as boarding, trail rides, clinics and lessons. They also hold special events from time to time so be sure to check out their website for more information. While at the stables, be on the lookout for a special team member - Buddy, the Barn Dog. This is an ideal place to take your kids and allow them to learn proper love and care for animals.
Great Waters Golf Course is perhaps one of the most beautiful golf courses you’ll ever see and play at. The rolling landscapes that come together with Lake Oconee provide a truly scenic view. Great Waters Golf Course was established by golf legend Jack Nicklaus in 1992 and it has vowed to provide only the best facilities in the sport. They have also received multiple awards including Golf Course of the Year from Golf Course Owners Association. Past visitors have also noted that their food is delicious and the service is superb, adding more reasons to visit this amazing destination.
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Great Waters Course at Reynolds Lake Oconee
112 Plantation DrGreat Waters Golf Course is perhaps one of the most beautiful golf courses you’ll ever see and play at. The rolling landscapes that come together with Lake Oconee provide a truly scenic view. Great Waters Golf Course was established by golf legend Jack Nicklaus in 1992 and it has vowed to provide only the best facilities in the sport. They have also received multiple awards including Golf Course of the Year from Golf Course Owners Association. Past visitors have also noted that their food is delicious and the service is superb, adding more reasons to visit this amazing destination.