Hope Ranch Zoo is a great adventure! Staff was welcoming and helpful and there were so many…read moreanimals!!! Was so surprising for a Zoo in the middle of Guyton! The gift shop was so cute and they offered a small amount of concessions type of snacks. The main building also had clean restrooms and an area with picnic tables. Birds... So many birds... More than Alfred Hitchcock could ever imagine!!! Our favorite animals that we saw were the camel, the many peacocks, zebras, and the prairie dog. Of course the miniature goats were also adorable. It looks like they are still building out the space for future animals and human guest. Excited to go back to see what is new in the future!

Today we took a little family adventure out to Hope Ranch in Guyton me, Jordan, Joel, and Olivia…read moreand wow, we were honestly mesmerized. This place is HUGE, and the diversity of animals completely surprised us. Everywhere you turn there's something new to see. The birds alone are incredible especially the peacocks. They were absolutely stunning, with so many different colors and patterns. We could've stayed there just watching them for a while. One of the wildest parts was the ostrich just casually hanging out without a closed cage you can get pretty close, which is both exciting and slightly intimidating at the same time They also have zebras, snakes, camels, and more. The camel, Camelot (yes, that's his name ), completely stole the show for us. Such a funny personality the kids and I loved him. It felt like a mix between a zoo and a ranch, but way more relaxed and interactive. The kids had an amazing time, and honestly, so did we. Definitely a fun family outing if you're in the area! $20 bucks per person

I traveled to Georgia to attend a Marshall University football game at the Allen E Paulson Stadium…read more The temperature dropped the night before and I was glad I brought my Marshall blanket lol! My friends and I sat in the visitor section with other Marshall fans. We encountered a very rude drunk young man on the way to our seats. He made crude remarks about the 1970 plane crash. So disrespectful:( But the rest of the fans were kind and I don't hold this against the team or facility. There's always one in the crowd. I was pleased I could purchase a seltzer as I needed something to calm my nerves. We enjoyed the rest of the game and I was happy Marshall won! The only stadium complaint was the parking situation. The stadium was on top of a hill and there was very little parking nearby wick was only available to the team and local fans. So they ran buses back and forth from several parking lots a few miles away to the stadium. At the end of the game, be prepared to wait about 10 minutes for a ride to your car.

It was cold weather, so maybe that is what gives, but people were not dressed up. Like how people…read morerent the fancy ties and dress up for the game, they were not doing that. Just puffed jackets all over the place. Food is cheaper than a gas station, more than fast food, but basically reasonably priced. Selection has enough options to work. GATA hotdog with pulled pork is worth extra for the pulled pork and bacon. The bun is wimpy, but the toppings are good. Pulled pork nachos is not enough toppings. It's better to get the pulled pork hotdog. Pulled pork hotdog is a better meal. Even if you get sloppy loaded nachos, there are no forks. The napkins are 4 inches square and super thin. You've been warned. Pizza is small wimpy pieces, like a Dominos, but is cheap and not messy to eat, so that is good if you have kids. That's the stadium food in the permanent booths. There are also food trucks. Some food truck options included food truck doing hot shrimp dishes, and food truck selling cookies. Free water cups that are teeny tiny, so in a worst case scenario you can get hydrated fast. They do not take cash for food, and there is tax on top of the prices. So bring your credit card. Bathrooms are clean with weird sinks.

Small but convenient art museum and local art center for young and old. Very nice staff, they offer…read morea pottery and wine for locals on Friday (?) nights.

Old school movie theatre in the heart of Springfield. We brought the little one to a kids movie and…read moreseveral other parents and caregivers had the right idea - which was perfect! Especially if your little one is still learning movie etiquette, lol. The prices are perfect! But dont expect a lot of frills. The movie started and restarted twice because of sound issues. Not a problem for us though. Great gem in Effingham.

This theatre in the heart of Effingham County has so much love, heart and soul behind it. Not only…read morehas it been renovated but the entertainment (as well as the movies) that they bring here are absolutely outstanding. Where else can you go to an event with FREE parking and NO traffic? If you haven't checked out this hidden gem, you're missing out on the best part of living here! Highly recommend it!

My sister and I took my mom and 4 of her friends to Butterducks for Mother's Day. I reserved a…read moretable in advance and when we arrived everything was set up and ready to go. The staff is always so attentive no matter how busy they are and they were quite busy on this day. Even though there were people standing around for tables, we never felt rushed and spent over two hours, talking, reminiscing and drinking wine. It is nice that they have covered areas for you to sit and partake- even though it was raining that day we never got wet. I love that they let you bring your own food. I brought a charcuterie board and my sister did a fruit tray. They also have charcuterie boards that you can purchase if you would like. There was also a food truck there for anyone who wanted to dine. I have been going to Butterducks for years and every time I have a great experience. We love you, Butterducks!

This is the spot to try for a fun wine tasting Cute winery…read morewith a warm, welcoming atmosphere and incredibly friendly staff. The service is excellent, and despite being a small operation in South Georgia, they offer a surprisingly large variety of wines. (Although I believe most of their grapes come from California) Tastings are very affordable, making it a great spot to explore new flavors. Definitely give this place a try!

Visited Back forty bandstand to see the original rock band Greye. What an amazing night! The…read morefounders of Back forty Bandstand were amazingly welcoming & hospitable. The stage was beautiful & the band sounded fantastic! The audience members were some of the kindest folks I've ever met. And these people know how to party!! Wow, such fun. At the end of the night, everyone departed peacefully and left not a scrap of trash behind. Twin City GA residents, you should be proud of your community & this awesome venue - y'all rock!! Can't wait to return.

As a veteran of over a half century of home stands, roadside displays, and farm markets, Hodges is…read morethe real deal! While 'Premises Grown' produce is limited to strawberries and thorn free blackberries in season, Hodges excels. Pick your own or (sometimes) picked and packed, this produce is beautiful, natural, and abundant. The stand is easy to find off GA 21 (west side of the road), down a few paved side roads, and to the small barn. Eddie and Christy Hodges host a great little store, with a fine selection of country surprises. It's fun, and nourishing to the mind and body.

It's an interesting and not boring drive out here, and after covering a patch of dirt road you…read morearrive at a modern well built farm stand! Dave is here-and he's a quite enterprising young man! Part of a HVAC team by day, Dave's real passion lies in the dirt! And his farm stand delivers! Modern, clean facility with comfortable porch chairs with cushions. And you're sure to enjoy a cold, fresh, ice cream cone in this heat! Perfect for chatting and enjoying life while here. The fresh grown offering are limited to blueberry, strawberry and fig offerings. However, there are garden fresh offerings of okra., potatoes and onions and the occasional odd garden item! Dave even offers fresh eggs, The on-site grown, these blueberries are sweet with tender skins. Berries range in size from medium small up to "Rabbit Eye" size. You can't go wrong...