Things To Do
WHAT TO DO
Dauset Trails Nature Center
Dauset Trails Nature Center offers free admission to explore 2,000 acres of Georgia wildlife, scenic hiking and biking trails, and educational animal exhibits. The center provides refuge to over 70 injured or orphaned native animals. Visitors can connect with Georgia’s diverse ecosystems while strolling the animal trail, visiting the barnyard exhibit, and stopping by the reptile room. Dauset features a 30-mile network of trails for all skill levels, including a trail linking to Indian Springs State Park. Grab a trail map at the trailhead or office. Bonus: This is where Ivy grew up!!
Indian Springs State Park
Visit the oldest state park in the country, where you can enjoy beautiful natural springs, scenic trails, the museum, and putt putt! While you're there, explore the Village at Indian Springs, which offers quaint stores, gardens, a sweet shop, historic chapel, and delicious food at Yahola Creek.
Stranger Things Guided Tours
Welcome to Hawkins! Stranger Things fans can enjoy a walking tour of Hawkins, Indiana (*Jackson, GA) where the show is set. Explore filming locations and discover the secrets behind your favorite scenes!
WHERE TO EAT
Yahola Creek Restaurant
Conveniently located in the Village at Indian Springs, Yahola Creek serves delicious food and drinks for lunch and dinner on weekends. Stop by the bar for a night cap following the reception Saturday night!
Fresh Air Barbecue
No-frills, long-running fixture featuring Georgia pulled pork barbecue, a stew and sides including cole slaw. Fresh Air is the oldest pit-cooked barbecue restaurant in Georgia and has been voted best BBQ in the state multiple times in the restaurant's long family history!
Buckner's Family Restaurant
A homey Southern spot serving daily-changing, family-style meals on Lazy Susans Thursdays-Sundays. Come hungry!!!
Grits Cafe
Grits Cafe offers delicious southern comfort food with a twist in Forsyth, GA. While you're in Forsyth, grab ice cream at Scoops and stroll around the square.
The Den
Stop by the Den for excellent craft cocktails and live music