Things to do in Cordele
Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park
Established as a memorial to U.S. veterans, this park features a museum with aircraft, armored vehicles, uniforms, weapons, medals and other items from the Revolutionary War through the Gulf War. The Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club is a privately operated conference center with 78 lodge rooms, 10 cottages and a restaurant. The SAM Shortline Excursion Train runs through the park on its way from Cordele to Plains, allowing riders to see an antique telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village, President Jimmy Carter's boyhood farm and other attractions. An 18-hole golf course and pro shop, along with 8,600-acre Lake Blackshear, make this one of Georgia's most popular state parks. Call (229) 276-2371 for more information.
2459-A Hwy. 280 W, Cordele, GA
Historic Downtown Cordele
Visit this historic city that once served as the State Capital in the latter days of the Civil War. Maps for self-guided walking tours are available at the Main Street Office located in City Hall. A walking tour of the historic downtown area of Cordele is sponsored by Cordele Main Street Association to encourage the revitalization of our downtown area, they have also implemented special promotions to encourage shoppers to shop downtown. Call (912) 273-3102 for more information.
501 North 7th St., Cordele, GA
Lake Blackshear
Boating, skiing, trophy fishing, swimming, and other water sports are available at Lake Blackshear. A national bass fishing tournament is hosted annually. The Retreat at Lake Blackshear and the Georgia Veterans State Park are located at the lake, along with several restaurants recognized by Southern Living Magazine. Call (229) 273-1668 for more information.
2459 US Hwy 280 W, Cordele, GA
Red Pebble Farms
Red Pebble Farms has 9 hunting properties in 6 South Georgia trophy counties, all of which are managed year round. There are 40 food plots on 4000 acres of property. Deer, quail, dove, and some hog hunting available for gun and bow hunting. Parent/child hunts and weekend trips are also available. Call (886) 909-1200 for more information.
1104 E. 20th Ave, Cordele, GA
SAM Shortline Excursion Train
SAM Shortline Excursion Train travels through southwest Georgia in air-conditioned 1949 vintage cars mixing a taste of the old rural south with todays excitement. There are fun and exciting train layovers at the Georgia Veterans State Park at Lake Blackshear, the Telephone Museum Leslie GA, Americus GA, Plains GA, and Archery GA at Jimmy Carter's childhood home. Experience a ride in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage cars! This excursion train stops in four towns (Cordele, Leslie, Americus and Plains) filled with fun attractions, restaurants and shops. Visit President Jimmy Carter's Boyhood Home, a historic hotel and theater, a telephone museum, Habitat for Humanity's Global Village and more while on your trip. Call (877) 427-2457 for more information.
105 E. 9th Ave., Cordele, GA