Things to do & places to visit in Plains, Georgia, United States

Plains city in Georgia, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 15:48.

Top things to do (10)

• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Historic Walking Areas
• Religious Sites
• Educational sites
• Monuments & Statues
• Historic Sites
• Speciality Museums
• Antique Shops
• History Museums
• Visitor Centers

Top places to visit (12 attractions)

1. 5.0 Maranatha Baptist Church (199 reviews)
   - Aug 11th Sunday School Class with President Jimmy Carter and former UN Ambassador Andrew Young
   Religious Sites
   
   
   Former President Jimmy Carter occasionally visits this church for Sunday services. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm (176 reviews)
   - Rainy day all worth going
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites
   
   
   We were looking for a quiet vacation and decided this area was promising. Learning about jimmy carter and his younger years was very interesting. Although he was before our time, it was still nice to learn that he stays close to his roots. Even heard he goes to his boyhood home about twice a week and chats with people. See more..
   
3. 5.0 Plains High School (130 reviews)
   - Make this your first stop in Plains
   Educational sites • History Museums
   
   
   Jimmy Carter's old high school is now a museum dedicated to the 39th President. See more..
   
4. 5.0 Rosalynn Carter's Childhood Home (1 review)
   - A beautiful piece of American history
   Historic Sites
   
   
   A beautiful piece of American history. The house is beautifully decorated and has a southern decor to enjoy. See more..
   
5. 4.5 Jimmy Carter National Historic Site (306 reviews)
   - Carter Museum at Plains High School
   Historic Sites • Historic Walking Areas
   
   
   Few U.S. Presidents have had such close ties with where they were born and raised. The rural southern culture of Plains, Georgia, that revolves around farming, church, and school had a large influence in molding the character and in shaping the political policies of the 39th President of the United States. The site includes President Carter's residence, boyhood farm, school, and the railroad depot, which served as his campaign headquarters during the 1976 election. The Plains High School serves as the park's museum and visitor center. The Jimmy Carter National Preservation District includes part of the town of Plains and its environs. The area surrounding the residence is under the protection of the Secret Service and the home is not open to the public. The Carters returned to Plains in January 1981. The former President and First Lady pursue many of the goals of the administration through The Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, which has programs to alleviate human suffering and to promote human rights and world peace. When they are in Plains, Carter teaches Sunday school at Maranatha Baptist Church to which the public is invited. The Carters' ties to Plains have endured the stresses of public life, remaining as strong as they were decades ago. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Jimmy Carter Peanut of Plains Statue (111 reviews)
   - Photo Opportunity? Of Course!
   Monuments & Statues
   
   
   A giant statue of a peanut with Jimmy Carter's grin. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Plain Peanuts Store (101 reviews)
   - A Fun Store
   Speciality & Gift Shops
   
   
   I love this store. A very nice lady runs this wonderful store. I found some authentic Carter items at a fair price and some new items also affordable. I tried the peanut ice cream and it was brilliant. Go spend some money and enjoy See more..
   
8. 4.5 The Plains Train Depot (60 reviews)
   - They Elected a President Here
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
   What a rare building. They won the White House here. Right here. Real history happened here. You can walk where Jimmy Carter walked and worked and changed the word. This is a must visit location Go enjoy See more..
   
9. 4.5 Georgia Visitor Information Center - Plains (59 reviews)
   - This is a Must Stop for Information about the area.
   Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Visitor Centers
   
   
   Official source for information on everything there is to do and see around Georgia. See more..
   
10. 4.5 Plains Historic Inn & Antique Mall (37 reviews)
    - Simply delightful!
    Antique Shops
    
    
    Our visit to Plains Georgia was a second thought, not giving us much time. This shop was a delightful collection of all sorts of stuff. The historic inn was so fun to explore with each room representing a different era, stepping back in time. Presidential influence thru out the store and town. Loved that place. See more..
    
11. 4.0 Billy Carter Gas Station Museum (36 reviews)
    - The real Carter history
    Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    A real gem here! With Covid there was nobody around but go up and turn the knob as the Billy Carter Museum inside is open. A lot of interesting history in the pics and even clothing belonging to Billy, President Carter's brother. Step inside and check out some Billy Beer and the restrooms...but watch out for Growling Crotch Crickets! See more..
    
12. 3.0 Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail (2 reviews)
    - A beautiful natural monument for butterfly lovers
    Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites
    
    
    A beautiful natural monument for butterfly lovers. The trail is across from the Buffalo Cafe and Antique shops on Main Street. See more..