| There are MANY things to taste, see, and experience in Douglas-Coffee County and the surrounding area. Below is a sampling of some highlights to see on your trip. Call the Tourism Office at (912) 384-4555 or email tourism@cityofdouglas.com if you need more information! |
1) Ashley-Slater House Museum / Douglas Area Welcome Center: Visit ghosts of the past at this Italianate Mansion (c. 1912) complete with a mural and a tragic story. House also serves as the Welcome Center. Address: 211 S. Gaskin Ave., Douglas, GA 31533 |
2) Branhill Plantation: The Plantation offers group and individual packages for hunters as well as luxury lodging and on-site home-cooking! Address: Hwy. 221 N., West Green, GA 31567 |
3) Broxton Rocks: The Rocks are a geological wonder, complete with several rare specials of plants and animals. Available for GUIDED TOURS ONLY, so call ahead of time to make your reservations. Address: Rock Road, Broxton, GA 31519 |
4) Douglas City Cemetery: The Douglas City Cemetery is a historic landmark, with several unique monuments and beautiful landscaping. Call for a tour or pick up information at the on-site information station. Address: North Gaskin Ave., Douglas, GA 31533 |
5) Douglas MotorSports Park: Recently named IHRA Track of the Year, the dragway, speedway, and dirt track attract spectators from around the region. Address: 1560 Ronnie Walker Road, Nicholls, GA 31554 |
6) The Fun Place: The Fun Place has mini-golf, go-karts, and arcade, batting cages, and fun for the whole family! Address: 159 Thompson Drive, Douglas, GA 31533 |
7) General Coffee State Park: Natural beauty and agricultural history with farm buildings, animals, camping, cottages, nature trails, a lake with boat rentals, and a 19th century home for lodging. Address: 46 John Coffee Road, Nicholls, GA 31554 |
| 8) Golf Courses: Coffee County is home to several golf courses including Beaver Kreek Golf Course (semi-private), The Douglas Golf & Country Club (private), the Douglas Community Golf Course (public, 9 holes), and Hinson Hills (semi-private). |
9) Gopher Plantation: Gopher Plantation offers world-class hunting in a beautiful, historic setting. The 4,100 acre complex is a museum of a typical South Georgia farm as existed around the turn of the century. Address: 312 Gopher Lane, Millwood, GA 31552 |
10) Greene Tree Farms: Greene Tree Farms is a multi-generational family business in northern Coffee County. Bring your family to select and cut down your own live Christmas tree. Address: 162 Christmas Lane, Broxton, GA 31519 |
11) Heritage Station Museum: Showcases the Georgia and Florida Railroad with original documents, furnishings, and clothing. The souvenir shop features Georgia Made, Georgia Grown products. Address: 219 W. Ward St., Douglas, GA 31533 |
12) Martin Centre: The historic theatre has been restored to its original 1930s art deco splendor. Check out the city’s website for a list of performances. Address: E. Ashley Street, Douglas, GA 31533 |
13)Rockin’ 8 Cinema: The newly constructed 8 screen cinema is complete with rocking chairs and stadium seating. Address: SE Bowens Mill Rd., Douglas, GA 31533 |
14) Rockin’ Roll Bowlin’: The bowling alley is a great place for families and friends to bowl as well as for league play and includes an on-site bar and grill and an extensive arcade. Address: 1350 SE Bowens Mill Rd., Douglas, GA 31533 |
15) South Georgia College: Established in 1906, South Georgia College is the oldest 2-year college in the University System of Georgia. Check out the historic buildings and beautiful landscaping! Address: Tiger Road, Douglas, GA 31533 |
16) South Georgia Youth Park / Wiregrass Arena: The arena is a great forum for everything from livestock shows and horse shows to concerts. Check out the website for upcoming events! Address: 416 Flying Hawk Road, Nicholls, GA 31554 |
17) WWII Flight Training Museum: Interprets the untold story of thousands of men and women who volunteered to fly in the world’s greatest airborne conflict. Vintage aircraft often on display. Address: Hwy 441 South, Douglas, GA 31533 |
Attractions in our neighboring Atkinson County: Take Highway 441 South and visit our southern neighbor, Atkinson County, which has lots of rural charm! Lott’s Grist Mill: The Grist Mill and Kountry Store is a great way to step back in time to rural South Georgia’s past. Take away a bag of grits to share with friends! Call (912) 384-6858 to set up a tour! McCranie Brothers Turpentine Still: Active from 1925 to 1949, the turpentine still is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For more information, call George McCranie at (912) 383-7581. Historic Front Street in Willacoochee: Drive into Willacoochee on Highway 82 and enjoy seeing some beautifully restored historic homes! Atkinson County is home to some lovely historic buildings and churches as well as several older church cemeteries they are great for geneaology buffs! For more information, contact Pearson City Hall at (912) 422-3397, Willacoochee City Hall at (912) 534-5152, Cranford Sutton of the Willacoochee Historical Society at (912) 534-5148 |
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