- 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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Founded in 1958, the Columbus State University is home to the Simon Schwob Memorial Library, the Corn Center for the Visual Arts, and the Frank G. Lumpkin Jr. Center, among others. The campus is continuously expanding.
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A part of the historic district since 1988, the Heritage Corner features houses and building dating back to the early 19th century. One of the most famous is the Pemberton House, where the inventor of Coca Cola lived.
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Standing 20 feet tall, Kadie the Cow of Columbus used to be placed in front of a dairy, which is now demolished. A 3 foot-tall calf was added in 2003, and its name is Bebe.
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A facility of Columbus Parks and Recreation, Flat Rock Park features both walking and bike trails. Park visitors can also enjoy outdoor activities like fishing, frisbee throwing or simply relaxing while sitting on the rocks.
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Built in the local historic district, Heritage Park is a community owned park that prominently displays the local history and geography in its landscape architecture. The park features multiple pavilions, sculptures, and walking paths, and offers narrated tours as well.
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Simulator programs, a space observatory, and a theatre with shows for adults and children alike are waiting to be visited at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center. The plaza and the planetarium are two of the other popular attractions in here.
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A prime example of the Italianate-styled house in Alabama is Fendall Hall, which was built in 1860. Family and period furnishings along with elaborate interior decorative painting are displayed in the restored historic site.
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The RiverCenter for the Performing Arts is an artistic space that features live performances. The space contains 3 distinct performance areas - the Bill Heard Theatre, Legacy Hall and the Studio Theatre.
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Columbus Bicycle Tours offers individual or group tours where bike riders can view and learn about historic sites like battlefields, antebellum mansions and Olympic sites. Bicycles can be rented along with the tour.
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1000 Bay Ave., Chattahoochee Camp, Columbus, GA 31901
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Whitewater Express is a full service whitewater rafting outfitter offering guided tours down the Chattahoochee River. In addition to the rafting, the facility also offers zipline riding along with daily rentals of paddle boards and mountain bikes.