• Get your friends together for a Memorable Holiday Getaway

    Get your friends together for a Memorable Holiday Getaway

    Late Autumn in Georgia is a beautiful time of year for a friends meet-up as the hustle and bustle of the holidays start to kick in, and beautiful, historic Washington in Wilkes County, GA is the perfect destination.

    • Step back in time with a tour of Antebellum, Federal and Victorian homes decorated for the holidays.
    • Welcome to the holidays¾Washington Style¾with charming antique stores, boutiques and specialty stores for early holiday shopping.
    • Enjoy a presentation of “A Christmas Carol” at The Washington Little Theater.
    • Memorable places to stay, dine and celebrate with your friends.
    • Scouting for that perfect special event venue.
     
    Enjoy the beautiful historic homes in Washington-Wilkes County
    Like perfect southern ladies welcoming their guests, an impressive array of Antebellum mansions, elegant Federal style estates and magnificent Victorian masterpieces—more per capita than any other small town in Georgia—line the streets and roads in Washington GA. These spectacular homes reflect periods of prosperity in pre and post-Civil War in Wilkes County GA, with Washington being the financial and social hub.

    The annual Christmas Tour of Homes and Museums presented by Washington’s Iris Garden Club on December 7 ushers in the holiday season in Washington showcasing a number of these beauties…what a great time to enjoy these beautiful historic homes decorated for the holidays! Tickets are on sale.          

    At Robert Toombs House and Museum historic site, “there’ll be scary ghost stories and talks of the glories of Christmases long, long ago”. Locals have been invited to write Christmas ghost stories, and the winning entries will be read at an Evening of Christmas Ghost Stories to be read in front of the Christmas tree, December 20 and 21. Get your tickets early.

    Speaking of ghost stories, you don't want to miss the special production by the Washington Little Theater and Ebenezer Scrooge’s visit from the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come. December 6,7,8 and 13,14,15. Tickets are available at WashingtonLittleTheater.org.

    For a glimpse of Wilkes County GA history and its importance during the Battle of Kettle Creek, one of the most significant revolutionary war battles fought in Georgia, be sure to plan to visit the Washington Wilkes Historical Museum. Originally built in 1835 and restored into a museum in the 1950’s, the museum houses an impressive collection of artifacts, including a topographical map of the battlefield as well as authentic antiques and pieces dated to the mid 1800’s, including items belonging to George Washington and Jefferson Davis.

    Callaway Plantation, just outside Washington comprises a collection of period buildings including an original 1785 log cabin, Jacob Callaway’s original Grey House, built in 1790, and an impressive Greek Revival brick plantation manor house built in1869. Considered notable by the National Register of Historic Places, the museum is now operated by the city of Washington GA and is open for tours.
     
    Get into the spirit of holiday shopping.
    Around Washington’s charming town square and beyond, you’ll find enough antiques stores to satisfy your sentimental curiosity and maybe find that special unique gift for your hard-to-shop for loved ones. Specialty boutiques like     Lola and Rose offer denim and natural fiber casual clothing, unique gifts, hand-blown glass and French tabletop linens. At The Genny, an old-fashioned general store and gift emporium on Washington’s square, you’ll find a great selection of nostalgic candy, toys and games, and gifts, something for everyone on your list.

    If you’re shopping for a special gift for that special someone, browse     Tena’s for fine jewelry, gifts and collectables. The Collective features local artisans and creators of original, unique gifts and handmade items.   Be sure to stop by Hendricks on the Square florals for specially designed arrangements and plants for the home.

    Don’t miss Washington Wonderland on Tuesday November 26. Let the spirit of the holidays begin with the lighting of the Great Tree, and browse the Holiday Gift Market presented by Washington Maker’s Market featuring unique one-of-a-kind items created by local artisans and makers in Washington GA. Boutiques and stores around the Square will be open late for shopping. This event is fun for all ages with holiday music, carolers, food trucks and even a SNOW MACHINE! Oh.What.Fun!

    Washington Farmers Market is the place to find locally grown organic food, home-baked goods and hand-made treasures. Each Saturday at this local year-round market you’ll find seasonal produce, home baked goods, and crafts for great prices. Fall/Winter hours are 10-12pm and run November through March.
     
    Treat yourself to good food and a beverage or two.
    Washington has no shortage of choices for dining and relaxing. Miller’s Bistro is a cozy dining establishment and a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch right on the square.

    Maddy’s Public House, on the square next to the Fitzpatrick Hotel, offers a menu of inspired by the pubs of the UK and Ireland, including fish and chips, beef ribs and even a corned beef dinner. 
     
    Pop into The Nest Community & Coffee House for the perfect brew, hot or cold. This is a great place to sit a while and enjoy your coffee or tea and yummy baked goods, while you connect to free Wi-Fi.

    The 1896 Wine Room, inside a beautifully restored 1896 storefront on the Square, is a great place to unwind and enjoy wine by the glass and by the bottle to go, as well as a tasting of wines from a carefully curated selection.

    Good food. Good friends. Good times. Washington Tavern serves it up at this full-service restaurant and bar. You won’t go hungry!

    You can’t go wrong at Al’s Pizzeria & Italian Bistro on the square¾great pizzas, sandwiches and pasta dishes!

    Satisfy your down-home cooking cravings at Padgett’s Country Kitchen, great comfort food and even better biscuits!
     
    Rest all snug in your bed.
    Here’s your chance to rest your head in beautifully restored historic Inns and homes.

    The Fitzpatrick Hotel mixes the elegance of days gone by with high end modern convenience in this historic hotel and landmark, originally opened in 1898. Comfortable, charming bedrooms, all with private baths, overlook the shops, restaurants and activities in Washington’s Square.

    Beautifully southern and elegant, Antebellum Chantilly Plantation B&B, just a short walk from the square, has five bedrooms with three baths and features beautifully landscaped grounds.

    You might also check out a selection of Airbnb’s in or near Washington, including an elegant historic five bedroom home built in 1804.
     
    For a familiar national brand hotel, check in to     Quality Inn, not far from Washington’s Square, museums and attractions.

    Plan your special event in Washington.
    From beautifully appointed historic homes and buildings to rustic rural venues steeped in Wilkes County Georgia history, Washington-Wilkes has the perfect settings for weddings, family reunions and special events.      
    An Unforgettable Friends Road Trip
    Just a short drive from Atlanta, Athens and Augusta, Washington has many places to explore history and enjoy the beauty of this historic small town.  You’ll want to visit over and over.
    Atlanta – 110 miles
    Athens – 45 miles
    Augusta – 55 miles
     
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