Local Area Attractions Near Americus KOA Journey

Historic Americus and Sumter County, Georgia

Historic Americus and Sumter County, Georgia

Beautiful downtown Americus is just 8 miles away.  It offers a great downtown area with local shopping and eating establishments. Americus is located two and a half hours south of Atlanta via US Highway 19, the Magnolia Highway. While agriculture has long been the driving force of the county's economy, Sumter County's historical past is attracting tourists. Tourism is the newest industry in the area. The Americus – Sumter Tourism Welcome Center is located adjacent to the historic Windsor Hotel. Americus, Presidential Pathways, decorated with historical architectural design, rows of boutique shops and unique stores.

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Brickyard Plantation Golf Club

Brickyard Plantation Golf Club

Beautiful Brickyard Plantation Golf Club is located on the property of Americus KOA Journey.  It offers an 18 hole regulation golf course, 18 hole disc golf course and a 9 hole foot golf course.  Golf green fees are included in your stay at Americus KOA Journey.  Carts are available to rent or enjoy the walker friendly terrain.

1619 US Hwy 280 East

Americus, GA 31709

229-874-1234

13th Colony Distilleries

13th Colony Distilleries

Visit 13th Colony Distilleries, where our barrels are aged to taste, not just to time, and South Georgia's perfect climate works its magic. Family-owned and operated since 2009, we're driven by a promise to make quality spirits that are worth drinking slow.

  • Enjoy guided tours and premium experiences
  • Sample award-winning spirits
  • Explore the Tasting Room and merchandise store

305 N. Dudley St.

Americus, GA 31709

229-924-3310

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Historic SAM Shortline Railroad

Historic SAM Shortline Railroad

The story of SAM (Savannah, Americus & Montgomery) Railway illustrates New South boom and bust in Georgia during the 1880s and 1890s.  Train excursions travel through southwest Georgia in air-conditioned 1949 vintage cars mixing a taste of the old rural South with today's excitement. There are fun and exciting train stops at the Georgia Veterans State Park at Lake Blackshear, the Telephone Museum, Leslie GA, Americus GA, Plains GA, and Archery (Jimmy Carter's childhood home). While in Americus, you can visit the historic Windsor Hotel, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, or the exciting Rylander Theater.  

Explore excursions fun for the holidays like the Candy Cane Express, Valentine Dinner Express or Halloween Express to name a few.

105 9th Ave E.

Cordele, GA 31015

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Providence Canyon (Little Grand Canyon)

Providence Canyon (Little Grand Canyon)

Providence Canyon State Park is a 1,003 acres (4.06 km2; 1.57 sq mi) state park located in Stewart County in southwest Georgia. The park contains Providence Canyon, which is sometimes called Georgia's "Little Grand Canyon". It is considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Georgia. Providence Canyon actually is not a purely natural feature — the massive gullies (the deepest being 150 feet) were caused by erosion due to poor farming practices in the 19th century.

8930 Canyon Road

Lumpkin, GA 31815

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