Unlike the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge in Woodbury…read morehttps://www.yelp.com/biz/red-oak-creek-covered-bridge-woodbury-2?hrid=A-Z2L_Yut9RzhqoVyWWNiQ, about 35 miles to the northwest, this bridge is not open to vehicular traffic. There isn't a need for it as a boring concrete bridge has since been built to parallel it and so this bridge will likely last longer assuming the creek doesn't flood again. The Auchumpkee Creek Covered Bridge was originally built in 1898 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The bridge has been restored twice, the most recent after it was washed out by the creek. The Georgia Department of Transportation rebuilt it entirely from the ground up in 1997. There are some picnic tables on each side and the bridge is easily accessible. No admission charge to visit and there is plenty of space for larger vehicles to park and turn. [Round number review 16700 overall - 474 in Georgia - 212 of 2022.]

I love covered bridges. Georgia has about 15 historic structures to offer and I've seen all but two…read moreof them. While there is something I love about each of them, I think Auchumpkee has the most picturesque setting of them all. Auchumpkee was originally built in 1892 using the Town Lattice Truss design. Its length between stone piers is 96 feet with an overall length of 120 feet. The original cost was approximately $1,195. The bridge was rebuilt in 1997 after being destroyed when Hurricane Alberto turned the creek into a raging river in 1994. It was dedicated in 1998 during the City of Thomaston's Covered Bridge Arts Festival. The bridge, although practically new in comparison to other covered bridges, is not open to vehicle traffic. Like many Georgia covered bridges, there is a parking area with picnic tables nearby. FINAL THOUGHTS Nothing is more pleasing to our family than spending time together. We love to research interesting off-the-beaten-path places, map a course and just get in the car and drive. If your family is the same AND you are visiting or live in the Atlanta area, I would suggest making a day of it by driving to Red Oak Creek covered bridge, Auchumpkee covered bridge and then a nice hike through Providence Canyon State Park. Great family memories with minimal cost. Both covered bridges are free. The canyon has a minor parking fee which is really your only expense other than food and gas. Get out and ENJOY!

Stopped by on Father's Day with wife and kid. Did the 10 wine tasting tour. Was super fun!…read moreKnowledgeable and enjoyable staff, sipped some vino, learned a bit - win win win.

Had a great time during our wine tasting! The person doing the tasting was knowledgeable and very…read morefriendly. Cook place to visit

It's my understanding that Willie Terry has died, but I haven't found confirmation yet. I remember…read morefeeling a bit uncomfortable the first time I saw him. After my sense of humor recovered, I was glad to see him out there. He was a fixture there on the corner for so many years. There's more info about him at https://wesleywhatwhat.wordpress.com/2009/05/01/going-backpacking-i-a-few-hours-but-i-had-to-share-this-documentary-on-bicycle-shorts-man-on-ponce/amp/ The first video is missing the audio - a copy of the video with audio can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11fK6TmM6mU

I always enjoyed getting a smile from Willie everyone I got stuck at Ponce and Briarcliff. He will…read morebe missed.

For some easy urban exploration, if you head to the intersection of Northside Drive and Donald Lee,…read moreright outside of Tech, there's a bridge that hangs off over the highway. Originally built in 1912, the bridge has fell out of use a while ago, and now just the beginning remains on the west side of the highway. While not that secret of a place, it does offer a good view of Atlanta and is pretty easy to access. NOTE: if you do plan on stopping by, homeless DO live on and around the bridge. If you go, bring some friends for your own safety and don't aggravate the people living there. Most are very accommodating if you announce your presence and treat them with respect.

To the person saying its cool but unsafe.... It's an abandoned chink of road in the hood... Are you…read moredense? The fact it has a yelp is pretty funny in itself.

THE BEST LEMONADE…read more Another favorite from our college days, that is still a favorite when we return. During warmer months we will get a slushee or ice cream, but the lemonade hits the spot even on cold and dreary days like today. We love shopping their retail, we always find something we didn't know we needed. We LOVE supporting this locally owned Auburn staple. Spacious and clean restroom for paying customers.

As we made our tour around the United States, stopping at different major college towns with proud…read morefootball traditions, we had to go by Toomers corner. The mock of fame markers were nice. TOOMER's drugstore was worth walking in, but otherwise in the real local college feel. There were multiple chain restaurants very little parking and nothing that really said college kid like University of Virginia corner Clemson downtown by the stadium or even five points at South Carolina I'm not expecting it to oxford in the Square but I was expecting something a little bit more. However, the campus makes up for an abundant beauty architecture, as well as the grounds are beautifully manicured . Perhaps if we were there on a game day it would be a bit more exciting after a win but just a random Monday special whatsoever.

Beautiful fountain and a beautiful park area in Shellman. Great to walk around after eating at the…read moreBack Porch.

A fountain located in Shellman, Georgia to pay tribute to the short life of Chelsea Rae Langford,…read morewho tragically chose to take her life at only twenty years of age in 2011. I found the fountain was beautifully tranquil despite the tragedy that began its creation. I did not know this young woman, but I whispered a prayer for her passing and mourned a life that truly had just begun.

Lovely little park - adds a nice touch to any visit to Plains, GA…read more Short stroll to the cafe, the inn, the antique and general stores... If you time it right, you can see the train roll into the depot...

Wonderful rural southern town - with warm, friendly people. I can't say enough about the…read morehospitality. We stayed at the Historic Inn in the 1970's room. It is beautifully decorated and just a lovely place to stay in the heart of history. I don't know that I really appreciated the depth of Jimmy Carter's contributions to this world before visiting. He is a special human being - and my visit here was very enlightening. What a lovely place to visit! Absolutely worth the trip!