Cordele - Georgia - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

A picturesque rural community, just south of Atlanta, Cordele, Georgia, is a tranquil town where you can enjoy a relaxing vacation. This town is known as the Watermelon Capital of the World and it celebrates its fame with the Watermelon Days for three weeks during June and July. This not only celebrates a bountiful harvest, but everything else that Cordele has to offer.

Try your luck with catching a bass at Lake Blackshear. With over 8700 acres, this area is a virtual paradise for anyone who likes fishing and water sports. Take part in a national bass fishing tournament that is held here each year or be part of the cheering crowds that come to watch the event. The Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park is adjacent to Lake Blackshear and also has recreation activities. Tour the museums in this park where you can see artefacts of war machines. You can park your RV or pitch a tent here, if you don't want to stay at one of the many hotels or motels in the city.

Every season of the year brings different events to Cordele. Christmas is the time when you can take part in the tour of homes and view the Christmas Parade. May and June is the time of the annual Sailplane Competition. Cordele is a golf mecca for golfing enthusiasts. With the Georgia Veterans Golf Course, Ironwood and the Pine Hills Country Club, you can choose your tee off spots.

Dining is not a problem in Cordele with the many choices open to you when you need a fancy meal or a light snack. Choose to dine at a family restaurant, plan a romantic meal for two or take home some chicken or pizza. The choice is yours and is only bound by your taste and budget.