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Upcoming Travel Events July 12, 2008

Posted by Tomira L. Rosser in Fun, Metro Atlanta, The Coast.
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Fun stuff to do today, July 12th! If you and your family are the spontaneous type, check out these happenings that are going on today. It is a beautiful day out today. Get your fun done early, because you know how crazy our “popcorn” showers can be. Have fun and be safe, and tell them that Georgia Family Fun Ideas (GFFI) sent you! :-)

  • July 12: Time Travel – Life on the Southern Home Front

What: Time Travel – Life on the Southern Home Front
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (times and future dates below)
Where: Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site

Gather the family and join us at our 1850’s log cabin. Learn the ways pioneers settled this region and the lifelong struggles and hardships they had to endure. See open hearth cooking, farming practices and clothing styles. Cost is $1.75 – $3. For more information, please call 770-443-7850 or visit http://pickettsmillpark.org.

  • July 12: Nature Hike & Aquatic Creatures at High Falls State Park

What: Nature Hike & Aquatic Creatures at High Falls State Park
Friday, Saturday, July 12, 2008; (see times below)
Where: High Falls State Park, Jackson, GA

Nature Hike
Starts at 9:30 a.m.
Join this ranger-led hike of the Towaliga River Falls Trail and learn about the unique ecological, biological and geological diversity of the park. Admission is 5 plus $3 for parking. For more information, please call 478-993-3053 or visit High Falls State Park.

Aquatic Creatures:
Starts at 2 p.m.
Bring your wading shoes for this program based on the biologic criteria of Georgia’s Adopt-a-Stream program. Participants will discover what kind of creatures call the Towaliga River home, and what these creatures tell us about the quality of the water. Admission is $5 plus $3 for parking. For more information, please call 478-993-3053 or visit High Falls State Park.

  • July 12-13: Tune in to Music on the Plaza and Candlelight Jazz in Augusta

What: Music on the Plaza and Candlight Jazz
When: Saturday, July 12, and Sunday, July 13, 2008
 Where: Augusta, GA
 The City of Augusta hosts two great musical events this weekend. Venue Location and Time:
8th St. Plaza: 7p.m.-10p.m.

  • July 12: A Great Escape – Olde Jail Museum Tour in Conyers

What: Olde Jail Museum Tour in Conyers
When: Saturday, July 12, 2008; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: Olde Town Conyers, Conyers, GA

The museum serves to educate the public about the history of Conyers & Rockdale County through a series of collections, documents, and displays. Housed in the former (1897) Rockdale County Jail, the Olde Jail is open on the first Saturday of every month by the Rockdale County Historical Society. In addition to the downstairs museum, visitors may explore the upstairs cells where prisoners were once incarcerated. There is no charge for admission or parking. For more information, please call 770-602-2606 or visit Olde Town Conyers

And for next Saturday… Stay Tuned

Mansion on Forsyth Park, Savannah July 11, 2008

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Mansion on Forsyth Park is located at 700 Drayton Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401, USA with a telephone number of 912-238-5158.

It is a magnificently restored Victorian mansion set in Savannah’s legendary Historic District. Upon entering their onyx marble appointed lobby you will experience the essence of Southern luxury. This opulent hotel is graced by a collection of over 400 pieces of original artwork. It is an 1888 restored Victorian Georgian Mansion now with 126 lavish guest suites, a 24-hour fitness center, lounge with live entertainment, 700 Drayton Restaurant, Poseidon Spa, carriage wine cellar, 700 Kitchen Cooking School and more.

As a wedding destination:

The Mansion on Forsyth Park is a romantic wedding destination of Southern grandeur. Travel to your reception on a horse-drawn carriage; celebrate in the magnificent Viennese Ballroom or sun-dappled courtyard. Experience an exclusive fairy tale wedding at the Mansion on Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia.

Other Low Country Charms Include:

• Poseidon Spa: A full service spa located within the Mansion on Forsyth Park blends historic elegance with contemporary amenities that include massage therapy, rejuvenating body treatments, nourishing facials, specialty nail treatments, men’s and women’s locker room facilities with steam showers, and a 24-hour cardio-fitness facility.

• Grand Bohemian Gallery: Inspiring art for today’s collector features artwork from national and international artists specializing in contemporary painting, art glass, jewelry and sculpture. Gallery services include art consulting, corporate gift programs, wedding registry, framing, authentication, restoration and preservation.

• 700 Kitchen Cooking School: Unique hands-on classes open to both individuals and groups overseen by Chef Darin Sehnert, Culinary Directory

• Forsyth Park (across the street)

• Nearby beaches, golf and tennis

• Area fishing and water sports

Dining

Enjoy eclectic specialties complemented by an extensive wine list at the 700 Drayton Restaurant located within the Mansion on Forsyth Park. The menu features something special for every meal of the day that includes fresh seafood and regionally inspired delicacies. At the end of the day enjoy the Casimir’s Lounge or elegant Bosendorfer Lounge. Sip on a martini as you relax to live entertainment and enjoy views of Forsyth Park from the rooftop marble patio.

Packages include:

• Romantic Bohemian Nights 2 Days / 1 Night

• Haunted Spirits of Savannah 2 days / 1 Night

• Relaxation Package: Mansion Bed & Breakfast 2 Days / 1 Night

• Relaxation Package: Take the Edge Off 2 Days / 1 Night

• Relaxation Package: Weekend at the Mansion 3 Days / 2 Nights

• Relaxation Package: Coastal Carousing 3 Days / 2 Nights

• Relaxation Package: Bricks & Blossoms 3 Days / 2 Nights

For more information call 912-238-5158 or visit them online.

Source: Mansion on Forsyth Park Online

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