Forsyth KOA

There is lots to see an do in our area. Our own City of Forsyth and Monroe County has a rich historical heritage and is an excellent place to live and work. We hope your virtual tour of our community is both informative and enjoyable. We also invite you to come visit Monroe County some time soon. For more information, see the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce website.

Jarrell Plantation Historic Site

Nestled in the red clay hills of Georgia, this cotton plantation was owned by a single family for more than 140 years. It survived Gen. Shermans March to the Sea, typhoid fever, Emancipation, Reconstruction, the cotton boll weevil, the advent of steam power and a transition from farming to forestry. For more information, see the Jarrell Plantation Historic Site website.

Dauset Trails Nature Center

A place where everyone of all ages can explore the beauty of nature and wildlife in a relaxing, peaceful setting. For more information, see the Dauset Trails Nature Center website.

Macon Cherry Blossom Festival

Each March, Macon becomes a pink cotton-spun paradise of delight as over 275,000 Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory. And for 10 days, festival-lovers are treated to one of the most extravagant displays of springtime color as they visit one of the top 100 festivals in North America. For more information, see the Macon Cherry Blossom Festival website.

Hay House-Palace of the South

Built in the middle 1800s, this 18,000 square foot Renaissance Revival mansion is now a National Historic Landmark.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame

The Georgia Music Hall of Fame, the state's official music museum, is located in Macon, the city where artists like Little Richard, James Brown, Otis Redding and the Allman Brothers Band launched their careers. For more information, see the Georgia Music Hall of Fame website.

Georgia Sports Hall of Fame

Georgia's storied athletic heritage is featured in this 43,000 square foot facility. Educational and interactive exhibits honor heroes from the state's top high school, collegiate, professional and amateur athletic fields such as record home run hitter Henry "Hank" Aaron and football legend turned sports announcer Fran Tarkenton. For more information, see the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame website.

Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds

Climb ancient Indian mounds, visit inside a ceremonial earth-lodge, hike along nature trails and archaeological remains dating back 10,000 years. For more information, see the Ocmulgee National Monument & Indian Mounds website.

Tubman African American Museum

Georgia's largest African American museum offers fourteen exhibition galleries. For more information, see the Tubman African American Museum website.

Cannonball House & Museum

A Greek Revival mansion built in 1853, this was the only house in Macon struck by a cannonball by a Federal attack in 1864. For more information, see the Cannonball House & Museum website.

Warner Robins Air Force Museum

The Museum is now the second largest museum in the United States Air Force. Displaying 93 aircraft and hundreds of exhibits on a beautiful 43 acre site. The museum has grown into a significant exhibit, education and cultural center, drawing more than 700,000 visitors a year. For more information, see the Warner Robins Air Force Museum website.

Andersonville National Prisoner of War Museum

Andersonville, or Camp Sumter as it was officially known, was one of the largest of many Confederate military prisons established during the Civil War. For more information, see the Andersonville National Prisoner of War Museum website.

Road to Tara Museum

From the nightmare of the Civil War, to the dream of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "Gone with the Wind": Follow the Road to Tara where the land of Scarlett's girlhood inspired Margaret Mitchell to pen her famous novel. For more information, see the Road to Tara Museum website.

Plains, Georgia

Home of the 39th President of the United States. For more information, see the Plains Georgia website.

FDR'S Little White House

For more information, visit the FDR Little White House website online.

Georgia Aquarium

The Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23, 2005, as the World's Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you are sure to see things you have never seen before.

Bass Pro

For the sporting enthusiasts in your family, a must visit is the new eastern distribution center and 120,000 square foot shopping bonanza located about 14 miles south of the Kampground. You will be amazed at all of the exhibits and available merchandise. Visit the Bass Pro web page for details.

Callaway Gardens

This is a great day trip from our Kampground. Callaway Gardens is a nature lovers dream of beauty and tranquility. Visit their web page to learn all of the activities that are available.

Shopping

If shopping is your thing, then we are the place for you. In Macon, we have two large shopping areas-Eisenhower Crossing and Macon Mall. And about 20 miles north are the Tanger Outlet stores, plus you antique lovers will enjoy visiting the towns and villages in the area, to find that special treasure.

Juliette, Georgia

Whether you have seen the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" or not, you will certainly want to visit where it was filmed and eat some fried green tomatoes. Juliette is located about eight miles east of the Kampground and is a great place to visit.