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Just 15 miles south of Atlanta, Clayton County invites you

to enjoy the romance and revelry of the old south amid a

progressive urban environment. Designated as the Official

Home of Gone With The Wind, Clayton County offers a glimpse

into Margaret Mitchell’s classic novel through the Road To Tara

Museum, Southern Belles and Whistles Tour and Peter Bonner

Gone With The Wind Tour.

A timeless tale of love and war, Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With

The Wind blossoms to life at the Road To Tara Museum.

Relive Rhett and Scarlett’s sweeping romance by enjoying the

Road To Tara Museum’s original movie props and wardrobe

items, foreign edition library, original manuscripts, costume

reproductions, extensive photo gallery and collectible plate and

doll collection.

Glimpse into an era of petticoats, cotton fields, and cannon fire

with the Southern Belles and Whistles Tour. Steeped

in southern charm and history, Jonesboro is home to truths and

tales of brave gentlemen, spirited southern belles, and the most

decisive battle of the Civil War’s Atlanta Campaign.

The Gone With The Wind Tour is a nostalgic audio

narrative through the rich and romantic antebellum era that

inspired Mitchell’s legendary novel. Be regaled by author and

historian, Peter Bonner, with the details of Margaret Mitchell’s

world-renown Gone With The Wind and its unique literary ties to

Jonesboro, Georgia.

www.VisitScarlett.com - 800.662.7829

Explore the grandeur and architectural influence of

the antebellum period at Jonesboro’s Stately Oaks Plantation. Built in 1839, Stately Oaks Plantation presently

serves as a historic home open for interior and grounds tours.

www.HistoricalJonesboro.org - 770.473.0197

Revisit the battle cries and glories of war by visiting notable sites including the Patrick

Cleburne Confederate Cemetery, Warren House and the location of the Battle of

Jonesboro.

Located in downtown Jonesboro, the Patrick Cleburne Confederate Cemetery contains a mass grave numbering between

600 and 1,000 soldiers. The Warren House, built in 1840 by G.L.

Warren, was used as a field hospital by both Confederate and Union troops

during the Civil War. Considered one of the most decisive battles of the Civil

War, the 1864 Battle of Jonesboro enabled victorious Union soldiers to

cut off Jonesboro’s railroad supply line effectively cutting off supplies to Atlanta

and forcing the city to surrender. Today, visitors are invited to reflect and explore

Clayton County’s Civil War history. www.VisitScarlett.com - 800.662.7829

Explore the South’s Road to Revolutionand discover Jonesboro’s sites, characters and consequences of the American Civil War.

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Comfort Suites - 3540 Cameron Pkwy Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.507.0444

Econo Lodge - 7395 Davidson Circle E Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.756.9668

Days Inn & Suites Stockbridge7385 Hannover Pkwy N Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.507.4440

Hampton Inn Stockbridge/Atlanta7342 Hanover Pkwy N Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.389.0065

LaQuinta Inn & Suites3581 Cameron Pkwy Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.506.9991

Magnolia Inn - 7419 Davidson Circle W Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.507.8857

Motel 6 Stockbridge - 7233 Davidson PkwyStockbridge, 30281 - 770.389.1142

Quality Inn Stockbridge7325 Davidson Pkwy Stockbridge, 30281 - 770.507.7911

Sleep Inn & Suites7423 Davidson Circle WStockbridge, 30281 - 770.474.3870

Stay Inn & Suites - 7465 Davidson PkwyStockbridge, 30281 - 770.507.4700

Stockbridge Inn - 7265 Davidson Pkwy NStockbridge, 30281 - 770.474.1700

EXIT 231Country Inn & Suites - 2192 Mt. Zion PkwyMorrow, 30260 - 770.603.3232

Extended Stay America2265 Mt. Zion PkwyMorrow, 30260 - 770.472.0727

Sleep Inn South Atlanta2185 Mt. Zion PkwyMorrow, 30260 - 770.472.9800

Sun Suites - 2235 Mt. Zion PkwyMorrow, 30260 - 770.603.9700

EXIT 235America’s Best Value Inn and Suites6358 Old Dixie HwyJonesboro, 30236 - 770.305.0300

Budget Inn Jonesboro - 6880 Tara Blvd. Jonesboro, 30236 - 770.478.0816

EXIT 235 Econo Lodge - 340 Upper Riverdale Road Jonesboro, 30236 - 770.991.0069

Economy Inn - 8425 Tara Blvd Jonesboro, 30236 - 770.603.6700

Clarion Atlanta Airport South6288 Old Dixie Hwy Jonesboro, 30236 - 877.424.6423

Intown Suites - 7021 Tara BlvdJonesboro, 30236 - 770.472.5999

Magnolia Bay Inn & Suites701 Southside Comm. Pkwy Jonesboro, 30236 - 678.610.2528

Motel 6 Jonesboro628 Southside Comm. PkwyJonesboro, 30236 - 678.674.1360

Southside Inn - 6370 Old Dixie HwyJonesboro, 30236 - 770.961.6336

Royal Inn - 740 North AvenueJonesboro, 30236 - 770.478.7759

Savannah Suites - 8240 Tara Blvd Jonesboro, 30236 - 770.280.3400

Scottish Inn - 599 Battlecreek RdJonesboro, 30236 - 770.603.7300

Sundown Suites - 7811 N. Main St. Jonesboro, 30236 - 770.471.7205

Super 8 Motel Atlanta Stadium410 Old Dixie WayForest Park, 30297 - 404.363.8811

The Hotel Magnolia - 6326 Old Dixie HwyJonesboro, 30236 - 678.604.0058

Travelodge Atlanta South6025 Old Dixie RdForest Park, 30247 - 404.361.3600

EXIT 237Comfort Suites - 5087 Clark Howel HwyAtlanta, 30349 - 404.209.7299

Days Inn Airport East 5116 Highway 85 SouthForest Park, 30297 - 404.768.6400

Econo Lodge - 5060 Frontage RdForest Park, 30297 - 404.363.6429

Regency Inn - 7618 Highway 85Riverdale, 30274 - 770.478.3600

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Labor Day

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Fall Festival Celebration

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Inside when 2nd openedHike under a canopy of trees, listen to the flow of babbling waters and experience an up-close encounter with wildlife - all at Reynolds Nature Preserve. Home to 146 acres of lush vegetation, Reynolds Nature Preserve features four miles of hiking trails, natural springs and ponds, an outdoor butterfly and hummingbird garden, Interpretative Nature Center and outdoor picnic areas. www.reynoldsnaturepreserve.org - 770.603.4188

Feel the thrill of hooking a bass, bream, crappie, bluegill or channel catfish at the 260-acre Blalock Reservoir/Shamrock Reservoir or picturesque J.W. Smith Reservoir. The reservoirs are also available for canoeing, while the welcoming shores provide the perfect place for a water’s edge picnic. www.ccwa.us - 770.603.5605

Wiggle your toes in sand and soak up a day of fun in the sun at Clayton County International Park and “The Beach.” Families can enjoy a spring-fed, six-acre swimming lake complete with sandy beach, adventure kiddie pool and water slides. Home to the 1996 Olympics volleyball games, Clayton County International Park is the perfect place to bring out your competitive spirit with a round of beach volleyball or tennis. Fun can also be found along the park’s fishing lakes, walking and bike trails, outdoor playground and group picnic areas. year round fun!www.thebeachccip.com - 770.477.3766

Bring out your inner pirate and hunt for hidden treasure with Clayton County’s geocaching program! Using GPS technology and predetermined coordinates, adventure through forest, farm and more to discover a multitude of “caches” or boxes throughout the county. www.claytoncountycaches.com - 800.662.7829

Catch sight of more than 130 bird species, explore tree lined paths and enjoy the sounds and songs of nature at the Newman Wetlands Center. Created to demonstrate the importance of preserving wetlands environments, Newman Wetlands Center’s 32-acre wildlife habitat and wetlands trail is an interpretive experience of wetlands ecology, conservation and watershed protection. www.ccwa.us - 770.603.5606

Turn off your blackberry and turn up the fun at Lake Spivey Golf Club! Appealing to both the amateur and pro player, Lake Spivey Golf Club features an 18 hole championship course with rolling greens and challenging holes. www.LakeSpivey.net - 770.477.9836

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DInIng/FArmers mArketTaste the tangy flavor of Dean’s Barbecue, savor the smoothness of Butch’s banana pudding and sample melt-in-your mouth fried chicken at Oakwood Cafe. Home to locally owned restaurants and familiar family chains, Clayton County’s international, world-renown and down home flavors await your palette.

From sweet Georgia peaches to crisp Vidalia onions, the Atlanta State Farmers Market is home to 150 acres of outdoor stands containing fresh fruits and veggies, plants, flowers and more! The Atlanta State Farmers Market is considered the largest outdoor market of its kind in the world and is conveniently located immediately off of I-75, exit 237. Discover nature’s bounty!

www.atlantaproducedealers.org - 404.675.1782

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From unique to boutique to deals on the cheap, Clayton County offers a wide selection of shopping alternatives

designed to suit the styles of both families and fashionistas!

Boasting more than 120 stores and specialty shops, Southlake Mall offers many traditional family favorites including Macy’s, Sears, American Eagle, and Victoria’s Secret. Kick up your heels and enjoy your purchases! www.southlakemall.com - 770.961.1050

Home decor, fine apparel, jewelry and more can be found in charming, local shops tucked throughout Clayton

County’s eight cities. For more information on shopping

local, please contact 800.662.7829.

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The National archives at atlanta is home to the famous, the infamous and the anonymous heroes of the shared past. Discover the legacies of internationally known personalities or the intimacies of family history as the past comes to life through the records of the Federal Government. www.archives.gov/southeast/ - 770.968.2100

The nation’s first comprehensive museum for airline industry history and research, the National Museum of Commercial aviation is home to interactive, high-tech and high-touch exhibits including planes, uniforms, dining ware and more. www.NationalAviationMuseum.com - 404.675.9266

A triumphant tale, Clayton County’s Melvinia Shields Monument honors the inspiring five generation journey of First Lady Michelle Obama’s ancestry from slavery to the White House. Born into slavery in 1844, Melvinia Shields was relocated at the age of 6 from South Carolina to a farm in the area presently known as Rex, Clayton County, Georgia. A story that surpasses the boundaries of race and culture, the Melvinia Shields Monument is a place that invites all people to discover how the heritage and diversity of the African American experience has shaped America’s modern history.

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OutdoorsThe intimate and acoustically superior Spivey Hall at Clayton State university presents internationally renown jazz and classical music year-round and is home to the astounding Albert Schweitzer Memorial Organ – a breathtaking 79-rank, 3-manual, 4,413-pipe organ. www.spiveyhall.org - 678.466.4200

arts Clayton Gallery in historic downtown Jonesboro features professional and emerging Georgia artists of all styles and art mediums. Visitors are invited to experience Gallery exhibits, purchase original paintings and browse the Gift Shop for uniquely handcrafted art, jewelry, turned wood, glass works and much, much more. www.ArtsClayton.org - 770.473.5457

Clayton County offers an assortment of performing and visual arts activities and venues to enrich the mind and nourish the soul.