Things to do in Winder
Crawford W. Long Museum
Crawford W. Long Museum, off the public square at 28 College St., honors Dr. Long who in 1842 performed the first painless surgery using sulfuric ether as an anesthesia. The three-building museum occupies the original site of Dr. Long's discovery, emphasizing his life and the history of anesthesia. The museum includes an antebellum general store. A video presentation documenting Dr. Long's achievements also is offered. Call (706) 367-4340 for more information.
28 College St., Jefferson, GA 30549
Mayfield Dairy Farm
Since 1923, the farm has provided high-quality dairy products. Tours of the milk production facility give visitors a glimpse of the processes involved in getting a worthy product to market. Call (888) 298-0396 for more information.
1160 Broadway Ave., Braselton, GA 30517
Stone Mountain Park
This 3,200-acre recreational and historic park surrounding Stone Mountain features Crossroads, a re-creation of an 1870s Southern town where skilled crafts workers and costumed interpreters portray 19th-century daily life. Crossroads also features Tall Tales of the South 4-D Theater where a 3-D film is combined with theatrical effects to create a multi-sensory experience. The park also includes the Sky Hike family adventure course, The Great Barn interactive play areas for children, along with a paddlewheel riverboat, the Skyride to the mountain's top, a scenic railroad, miniature golf, seasonal live entertainment and amphibious sightseeing tours. Miles of nature trails allow visitors to hike up the mountain. Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall features displays detailing the geological and cultural history of the granite mountain. Call (770) 498-5690 for more information.
U.S. Hwy. 78 East, Exit 8, Stone Mountain, GA 30087
The Georgia Museum of Art
The museum was founded in 1945 when Alfred H. Holbrook donated his collection of 100 American paintings to the university. Now the collection contains more than 10,000 works including 19th-century through contemporary American paintings, Italian Renaissance paintings and an extensive collection of prints and drawings by American, European and Oriental masters. Call (706) 542-4662 for more information.
Loop 10 & College Station Rd., Athens, GA 30602
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park is 3 mi. s. on SR 22 at 650 Watson Mill Rd. A 229-foot four-span covered bridge built in 1885 crosses the South Fork River. Picnicking, camping and fishing in the river are permitted; canoe and paddleboat rentals are available. Hiking, bicycle and horse trails also are in the park Call (706) 783-5349 for more information.
650 Watson Mill Rd., Comer, GA 30629
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