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

Watkinsville city in Georgia, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 10:22.

Top things to do (14)

• Parks
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Hiking Trails
• Libraries
• Historic Sites
• State Parks
• Bridges
• Speciality & Gift Shops
• Antique Shops
• Farms
• Scavenger Hunts
• Visitor Centers
• Speciality Museums
• Art Galleries

Top places to visit (11 attractions)

1. 5.0 Oconee Cultural Arts Foundation (5 reviews)
   - OCAF is a wonderful organization
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Art Galleries
   
   
   OCAF is a wonderful arts organization with fantastic events year round. Great local and visiting artists with many pieces for sale. My wife and I are both members and enjoy the Watkinsville community very much! See more..
   
2. 5.0 Chappelle Gallery (4 reviews)
   - So much art, so little time!
   Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Art Galleries
   
   
   Chappelle Gallery is located in the 1827 Historic Haygood house. As you walk through the house you can view work of over 125 contemporary craft artists. Chappelle Gallery specializes in pottery and glass, but visitors will find wrought iron, wood, fused glass, jewelry, woven clothing and rugs, painted silk, candles, bath products, photography, paintings, prints and more See more..
   
3. 5.0 Oconee County Library (2 reviews)
   - A Gem
   Spent 2-3 hours Libraries
   Glad to have OCL in town. Being retired we do a lot of reading and are visiting the library weekly. They have a large selection on site to select from. A great feature is the Stare wide system, GAPines.com, where you can go on line to determine if a book is available locally, if not, order it sent to your location. You're notified when the book arrives. See more..
   
4. 4.5 Washington Farms (59 reviews)
   - Perfect place to take the kids on a fall evening!
   Farms
   
   
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5. 4.5 Elder Mill Covered Bridge (49 reviews)
   - Peaceful place in nature, off the beaten path!
   Thursday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bridges
   
   
   We live close to this old covered bridge. There isn't a lot of parking but it's worth the visit if you are in this area or passing through. If you love old covered bridges and dirt roads and the view of water running over rocks; you'll enjoy this place! It's peaceful, quite and once in a while you can see you a deer walk by. The architecture of the bridge is interesting. Makes a great place for prom, homecoming and senior pictures too. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Attic Treasures Antiques (9 reviews)
   - Must stop!
   Antique Shops
   
   
   Attic Treasures is a must stop for us whenever we are in the area. Today, it was our destination as we explored the small towns in this region. If you collect glassware, jewellery or any number of "guy" collectibles, this is the place. Open by appointment during the coronavirus period. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Harris Shoals Park (8 reviews)
   - Great Downtown Park
   Spent 2-3 hours State Parks • Hiking Trails
   
   
   Really pretty park with a wooded walking trail and shoals for the kids to play in. Very popular with families in the area. Worth the visit! See more..
   
8. 4.5 Oconee County Welcome Center (8 reviews)
   - Wonderful
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Visitor Centers
   
   
   Welcome to Watkinsville, Georgia and its beautiful neighboring communities in Oconee County. Each year, we welcome thousands of visitors from across the Southeast and the world who travel to our community to enjoy a variety of unique events, activities, and attractions. In Oconee County, visitors can experience premier art exhibitions, historical sites, a rare Georgia covered bridge, outdoor excursions, U-pick farms, an antique trail, delicious local eateries, and so much more. Located in Georgia’s Historic Heartland region, Watkinsville is an hour east of Atlanta, 8 miles south of Athens, and 21 miles north of Madison. Start your trip at the Oconee County Welcome Center located in downtown Watkinsville for suggestions on things to do, personalized group itineraries, dining recommendations, souvenirs and more. We hope to see you soon! See more..
   
9. 4.0 Eagle Tavern Museum (15 reviews)
   - A great place to learn about the history of watkinsville
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Eagle Tavern is one of the earliest surviving structures in Oconee County. The Eagle Tavern was built, we know, by 1801. The Eagle Tavern served primarily as a stagecoach stop (hotel and tavern) and gathering place in the early 1800's. Located on the Antebellum Trail, the museum depicts life and travel lodgings in the early 1800's. Tours begin across the street at the Oconee County Welcome Center. See more..
   
10. 3.5 Oconee Heritage Park (2 reviews)
    - Great trails for hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Arena for rent and a couple of historic buildings
    Spent 1-2 hours Parks
    
    
    I've spent hours horseback riding there. The woods and creeks are beautiful and one trail abuts the Appalachee River for a short distance. Mountain bike trails are rated as some of the best in the state. If you aren't familiar with the part, printing out a map from the website would be a good idea. Hikers should take water and maybe a snack if you are hiking the whole perimeter. A recent port-a-potty at the parking lot is a welcome addition. See more..
    
11. Watkinsville Clipper Cuts (0 review)
    Scavenger Hunts
    
    
    I have owned the business in Watkinsville for 17 years . Iam very proud to announce we have a very clean family oriented atmosphere. I have been a part of the community for 21 years cutting hair ! We also have a kids area and 55 in Tv to keep all the family entertained well getting a great haircut! So stop in today and Cut up with us! Like us on FB today! See more..