- The list below includes 7 free or cheap things to do in or near Plains, Georgia, including 29 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Historic Sites and Religious Buildings.
- From Maranatha Baptist Church to Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Plains and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Americus.
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The home church of former President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Maranatha Baptist Church is located in Plains, Georgia. The Carters are happy to meet visitors, but do not sign autographs. Everyone entering the church is subject to a search by the Secret Service.
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300 North Bond Street, Plains, GA 31780
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Former United States President Jimmy Carter lived in Plains, Georgia for much of his life. The Jimmy Carter National Historic Site preserves that legacy through museum exhibits and tours of the Carter's ancestral home.
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1763 U.S. Hwy. 280, Plains, GA 31780
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The Georgia Visitor Information Center - Plains is a source of tourist information for visitors to the state of Georgia. Visitors can consult and get maps of the state as well as a wealth of brochures about sites of potential interest.
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Former United States President Jimmy Carter hails from Georgia and worked as a peanut farmer before becoming a politician. His influence on the peanut industry is celebrated in the Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue. This whimsical sculpture is a giant, smiling peanut.
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Carter Farm was the childhood home of President Carter and provides an insight into how life existed post depression. The farm stil maintains livestock and most of its original furniture and equipment are available for viewing.
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Former President Jimmy Carter spent his youth in Plains, Georgia, and today the city has many attractions related to him. One of the most significant is The Plains School, the institution at which President Carter attended high school.
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Airport Rd., Souther Field on Ga. 49, Americus, GA 31709
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As a memorial to aviation history, the Charles Lindbergh Monument is dedicated to providing visitors with information about Charles Lindbergh's first solo flight. The monument is rendered in exquisite detail against the lush backdrop of landscaped grounds for family learning and fun.
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760 POW Road Andersonville Ga. 31711, Warm Springs, GA 31771
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Warm Springs, Georgia is home to the National Prisoner of War Museum. Founded in 1983, this museum is dedicated to all past and current American prisoners of war. It emphasizes the brutal Anderson Prison, where thousands of soldiers died during the Civil War.
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2459-A US Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA 31015
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With educational museums, military and aircraft displays and an 18 hole golf course, Georgia Veterans State Park has entertainment for all ages. Guests can enjoy a nearby beach or the many nature trails that run through the park.
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A roller skating rink, Stardust 2 Skate Center offers open skating sessions along with skating lessons and a variety of arcade games. The center provides private event and birthday party hosting, roller skate rental and a snack bar.