Here Are The 10 Weirdest Places You Can Possibly Go To In Georgia
By Amanda Northern
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Updated on June 12, 2020
(Originally published May 29, 2020)
Have you ever visited a military tank amusement park before? What about a huge, handcrafted Hindi temple, bigger than any temple outside of India? Georgia is home to some weird and wonderful places that are available to visit and possibly blow your mind. Clear your calendars, Georgians, because these fascinating spots make for the ultimate bucket list experience. If you’re a person that’s really into weird and unusual places, you have to check out these 10 unique places in Georgia!
1. Georgia Guidestones - Elberton, GA
The guidestones are truly a mysterious structure in Georgia. They have a set of 10 guidelines inscribed on them in eight modern languages, as well as a shorter message in four ancient languages; Babylonian, Classical Greek, Sanskrit and Egyptian hieroglyphs.
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Address: 1031 Guide Stones Road, Elberton, GA 30635
2. Tank Town USA - Morganton, GA
3. Habitat for Humanity at the Global Village & Discovery Center - Americus, GA
When one thinks of Habitat for Humanity, you usually think of the picture above; volunteers making homes for the needy. Well this habitat showcases reality in an entirely different way. This 'museum' is a life-sized version of homes in third-world countries. It shows the devastating effects of poverty all over the world.
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Address: 721 W Church St, Americus, GA 31709
4. The Lunchbox Museum - Columbus, GA
Columbus is home to several interesting and intriguing museums and The Lunchbox Museum is one of them. Come see hundreds of antique lunchboxes that'll take you back to your childhood. This is definitely hands down one of the most unique places in Georgia.
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Address: 318 10th Ave, Columbus, GA 31901
5. Cumberland Island National Seashore - St. Mary's, GA
Cumberland Island is the largest of the Georgia Golden Isles and is host to beaches, dunes, marshes, and freshwater lakes. One of the most sought after sights are the feral horses, which run free on the island.
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Address: Plum Orchard Dr, St Marys, GA 31558
6. New Manchester Manufacturing Company - Lithia Springs, GA
The beautiful Sweetwater Creek State Park is home to the Manchester Ruins. This cotton mill was larger than any building in Atlanta in the mid 1800s. It was built entirely with local materials and was burned down in the Civil War. Today, the hauntingly beautiful ruins still stand for visitors to see.
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Address: 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122
7. Etowah Indian Mounds - Cartersville, GA
The Etowah Mounds show the political and religious structure of thousands of Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D. It is also the most intact Mississippian culture site in the southeast.
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Address: 813 Indian Mound Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
8. Fort Fredrica - Saint Simons Island, GA
9. Baps Shri Swaminarayan Mandir - Lilburn, GA
This grand structure is the largest Hindu temple of its kind outside of India. It is also only one of six BAPS traditional Hindu stone temples built outside of India and it sure is a fascinating sight to see.
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Address: 460 Rockbridge Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
10. BabyLand General Hospital - Cleveland, GA
Babyland General Hospital is one of the top ten toyland destinations as mentioned by Travel Channel. It's also the only place in the world where you can witness the birth of a hand-sculpted doll. Admission is always free!
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Address: 300 NOK Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528
What do you think of these unique places in Georgia? Have you actually visited any of these attractions before? Tell us about your experiences in the comments below!
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721 W Church St, Americus, GA 31709
813 Indian Mound Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
6515 Frederica Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
460 Rockbridge Rd, Lilburn, GA 30047
10408 Appalachian Hwy, Morganton, GA 30560
Georgia Guidestones, 1031 Guidestone Rd NW, Elberton, GA 30635, USA
3218 Hamilton Rd, Columbus, GA 31904, USA
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Plum Orchard Dr, St Marys, GA 31558, USA
Sweetwater Creek State Park, 1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, USA
BabyLand General Hospital, 300 NOK Dr, Cleveland, GA 30528, USA