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

Enjoy Southern hospitality at its finest when you visit Washington, Georgia. You can enjoy the attractions and warm weather all year round. Stay in a family oriented setting at one of the bed and breakfasts in a scenic location or choose a hotel with an outdoor pool and exercise facilities. This area played an important part in the Revolutionary War at the Battle of Kettle Creek, where the Patriots were able to push back the British forces.

Learn the story of the part Robert Toombs played in the Civil War when you visit the Robert Toombs House State Historic Site and see the many exhibits and furnishings from this period. The Callaway Plantation is a living history museum where you can step back in time and learn about Antebellum life. Here there is something for the whole family from picking cotton, touring the plantation homes and seeing crafts that date back to the 1800's.

View the collection of Civil War memorabilia at the Washington Historical Museum. This site contains Jefferson Davis's war chest as well as artifacts of the Native Americans that once lived here and a recreation of 19th century home life. The Confederate Museum at the A.H. Stephens State Historic Park contains uniforms and other Civil War memorabilia. Both nature lovers and history buffs will enjoy this park.

You will find plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors at Clarks Hill/Thurmond where there are many lakes well stocked with different species of fish. The six beautifully wooded areas of Fort Washington State Park provide you with ample nature trails where you can see the plant life and wildlife of the area.

Shop at the small stores and pick up souvenirs to bring back home. You will be thrilled with every aspect of your visit to Washington, Georgia and will probably make plans to return.