- TripBuzz found 8 things to do with kids in or near Plains, Georgia, including 3 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Americus.
- From Carter Farm to The Plains School, the Plains area offers 32 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Farms & Ranches, Historic Sites and Statues.
- Best known as the birthplace of former President Jimmy Carter, Plains is a small town in Georgia. Consequently, there are numerous historical sites for tourists to enjoy including Carter's childhood home and farm, along with the Carter's Station Museum. Other attractions nearby include an antique mall and peanut store. Plainfield is about 60 miles from Macon.
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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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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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121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709
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As an affiliate with Habitat For Humanity, the Global Village and Discover Center features several HFH model homes. Visitors can peruse the six acre site and learn more about how to help relieve poverty around the world and how HFH can help change lives.
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With stately Art Deco architectural designs, the Rylander Theatre is a piece of local history. This theatre allows today's performance lovers a chance to enjoy the sumptuous settings as well as a wide variety of theatrical performances.
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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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2459 H US Highway 280 West, Cordele, GA 31015
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Perched right on the edge of an 8,000 acre lake, Lake Blackshear Resort Golf Club is located right in the Georgia Veterans Memorial Park. Guests can enjoy fishing, swimming, golfing, dining and can book the club for weddings and private events.
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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.