This Georgia Town Is One Of The Most Peaceful Places To Live In The Country
By Lisa Sammons|Published May 12, 2023
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Lisa Sammons
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Lisa loves animals and has dogs, rats, cats, guinea pigs, and snakes. She is passionate about animal rescue and live music - traveling across the country to see a favorite band is a pretty regular occurrence! Being out hiking in the woods enjoying the scenery with her beloved dogs is another favorite hobby, and also checking out the Pokemon Go scene in whatever city she happens to be in at any given time (coffee and dog leash in hand). You can reach Lisa at lsammons@onlyinyourstate.com
It’s fun to travel to a big city with lots going on: we love all that there is to do in a large metropolitan area like Atlanta or Savannah. However, don’t you sometimes just want to get away to somewhere peaceful? If you find yourself looking for a peaceful town in Georgia, it doesn’t get much more tranquil than Winterville. This little suburb of Athens is the perfect blend of a quiet country feel while still being close enough to a city that you can find more than enough fun attractions. When I travel to a new place, I love checking out the local small towns: they give you such a wonderful feel for the area’s culture and people. Whether you’re looking to relocate or just visit for an afternoon, there are lots of things to do in Winterville, GA that make it a great place for a getaway.
Winterville is a quick 20-minute drive outside of Athens. The city's population is around 1,100, large enough to have events and attractions, but not so big that it feels overwhelming.
There's a great sense of community within this city that makes it feel much smaller that it actually is. There's even a Winterville Community Garden that grows produce to donate to local food banks.
The little city is also home to the annual Winterville Marigold Festival, held each year in May. The family-friendly event is filled with music, vendors, and fun.
There are some great outdoor attractions in Winterville. The Firefly Trail is a rails-to-trail path that is planned to run the 39 miles from Athens all the way to Union Point. Parts of the trail are already established within Athens and Winterville.
Firefly Trail, 60 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA 30605, USA
Looking for an old-school farm stand that serves up delicious meals? C & C Cafe and Produce (formerly known as Off the Vine) serves up delicious country cooking and home-grown fruits and veggies.
Off the Vine Produce, 302 Athens Ln, Winterville, GA 30683, USA