Must See Sights and Landmarks in Douglasville Area

"On this tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture with a stop at the beautiful 1928 Swan House and a visit to either the Margaret Mitchell House, the governor’s mansion, or the Rhodes Hall. Details of the tour depend on the day of the week and other details, but with three historic homes and two famous neighborhoods, you will learn more about Atlanta than on any other city tour."

"Can you believe this beautiful estate is located in the heart of Atlanta?. Swan House was built in 1928 for Edward and Emily Inman, an affluent Atlanta family, and a great example of the Second Renaissance Revival style that was popular in the late 1920s. The grounds are also absolutely stunning with fountains, sculptures, and lush greenery."

"One of the newest additions to Atlanta's downtown landscape, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the home of the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta United FC. Completed in 2017, the stadium replaced the Georgia Dome, which opened in 1992. The new stadium's eight panel, retractable roof is designed to look like bird's wings when fully extended and its video board is the world's largest. Continue to 5 of 9 below."

"Moreover, it is surrounded by many of Atlanta’s most famous landmarks, such as the College Football Hall of Fame, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, the Georgia Aquarium, and many others. Centennial Olympic Park, Author: David Brooks, Source: Flickr"

"On this tour, learn about the city’s history and architecture with a stop at the beautiful 1928 Swan House and a visit to either the Margaret Mitchell House, the governor’s mansion, or the Rhodes Hall. Details of the tour depend on the day of the week and other details, but with three historic homes and two famous neighborhoods, you will learn more about Atlanta than on any other city tour."

"This Romanesque-style home is a rare surviving example of the mansions that once lined Atlanta’s fashionable Peachtree Street. The house was built for furniture man Amos Giles Rhodes in 1902-1904, its distinctive design inspired by the castles Rhodes saw on a visit to Germany’s Rhineland. The house is now occupied by the Georgia Trust, which offers tours of the historic property."

"While many murals are scattered around the city, you can find the majority of them in East Atlanta Village and in Sweet Auburn, near downtown. Street art is a great way to connect with the local artistic culture of the city. If you have a few hours during the day, conduct your own Atlanta street art tour."

"An indisputable Atlanta icon since 1955, Waffle House traces its roots to a modest storefront in Avondale Estates that is now the Waffle House Museum. Road trip fuel or recovery aid, every Waffle House but the outpost in Turner Field is open 24 hours a day to satisfy that craving for hashbrowns, cheese n’ eggs, or waffles."

"There’s not much more one can say about the classic, Atlanta-based breakfast chain. Atlantan’s know where to head for 24/7 smothered, covered, and scattered hash browns, waffles, and coffee with some serious people-watching, especially into the wee hours of the morning."

"For 58 years southerners have been able to count on Waffle House for being open 24-7, keeping the temp low, staffing some pretty fun folks, and serving up breakfast sandwiches, waffles, patty melts, and hash-browns any way you want ‘em (which is a whole lot of ways)."

"Juicy Crab has quickly grown into a go-to restaurant for seafood in metro Atlanta. After its first location in Conyers, Juicy Crab opened its only location inside the perimeter on Camp Creek and it was over. In 2018, more Juicy Crab locations opened locally:"

"The Terrapin Taproom offers a rotating tap list that includes many of the signature beers that have elevated and defined Terrapin within the world of craft beer since 2002. Fans of the Athens-based brewery can enjoy classic Terrapin brews such as Hopsecutioner, HI-5, Recreation Ale, and Sound Czech Pils, as well as request brews from the onsite microbrewery, The ATL Brew Lab. The Taproom also features the world-famous Fox Bros."

"Summerhill brewery Halfway Crooks Beer opened on Georgia Avenue in July 2019. The tech-themed brewery is owned by electrical engineer Shawn Bainbridge, Tim Kilic, and Belgium-born brewer Joran Van Ginderachte and produces a variety of Belgian and American ales and lagers as well as barrel-aged beers. Grab a seat on the covered rooftop bar above the main tasting room, which features a louver ceiling, TVs, and a separate ordering counter."

"There’s an excellent selection of both brews and bites at Halfway Crooks Beer!. You’re going to want to try a couple of their delicious craft beers. To eat, we suggest ordering the Chedderwurst!"

"Fresh ingredients are the key to this westside brewery, where local art hangs from the walls (sometimes quite psychedelic), and beers have become broader in flavor and scope — take the new Havana Night guava sour or the new, year-round Game Night hazy IPA. Second Self has also jumped into seltzers with the Rudi’s brand of ginger turmeric, cucumber basil, and other flavors ready for purchase in cans. Watch for restaurant pop-ups here."

"Second Self Beer Company is a craft brewery in West Midtown Atlanta, GA. We believe layers of character and flavor can be built to be greater than the sum of its parts. Our no-compromise approach to both ingredients and techniques ensures a quality craft product for our consumers."

"This massive park system snakes along the city’s western and northern perimeters and encompasses 48 miles of river and 15 land units. The flat and wide 3 mile loop at the Sope Creek outpost is popular with runners, hikers, and cyclists year-round, while the adjacent Powers Island trail offers a more remote single track experience. Float down the river—or “shoot the Hootch,” as the locals say—or kayak or canoe the river from 17 different access points including Morgan Falls Dam, Abbot’s Bridge, and Azalea Park."

"Cool, clear and mostly slow-moving, the Chattahoochee River snakes for 48 miles through the namesake National Recreation Area to the north of Atlanta. There are lots of little pockets of land, or units, on the banks that warrant a visit. Take Cochran Shoals, which has a three-mile fitness trail for walking, jogging and biking, and is ideal for spotting birds like northern cardinals, Carolina wrens, Carolina chickadees and red-eyed vireos."