Griffin, Georgia, is for couples who love tree-lined, small-town charm, stately historic homes, diverse history and heritage and a thriving dining and arts scene. Located just 40 miles south of Atlanta off I-75, Griffin holds plenty of delights for leisurely loiterers as well as active sports enthusiasts. As the birthplace of Doc Holliday and the film site of over 100 movies and shows from “Fried Green Tomatoes” to “The Walking Dead,” there’s something interesting around every corner. Historic downtown Griffin features many locally owned restaurants and cafes serving up delectable favorites, unique shops offering antiques, apparel and gifts and beautiful murals depicting the town’s history.
Looking for tee times, tea times, or both? This town is the perfect “his and hers” getaway, where each can show their love by indulging the other’s favorite things to do.
Try a New Sport Step outside your comfort zone and take a shot at Cherokee Rose sporting clays. Established in 1981, this premiere sporting clays club offers a top notch clay shooting experience, complete with professional instruction, state of the art equipment, genuine hospitality, picturesque rolling hills and peaceful lakes. With 18 courts, the world class Spalding County Pickleball Complex has made Griffin a hotspot for this hot new pastime. Watch national and regional tournaments or take a Pickleball 101 class. Enjoy fun and challenging golf without the big-city fees.
Hit the links at Griffin Golf Course, a lovely course designed by Seaton Bailey. Originally opened in 1932, this 18-hole course features a 6,430-yard layout highlighted by rolling fairways and manicured greens. Or try one of the two semi-private courses: Cabin Creek Club and The Club at Shoal Creek. Try your hand at disc golf. With four top rated disc golf courses to choose from, visitors will enjoy the beautiful settings these courses provide.
From performances at Camelot Theatre and the carefully restored Griffin Opera House to seasonal shows performed by the Griffin Ballet Theatre, there’s no shortage of performing arts at reasonable ticket prices, and without the big-city crowds. Griffin’s architecture is another showstopper, featuring masterpieces by such greats as Neel Reed and Philip Shutze. Take self-guided driving tours that start from the picturesque clock at the intersection of Hill and Solomon Streets. Completed in 1862, the Greek Revival Bailey-Tebault House was also used as a Civil War hospital and is on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for guided tours by appointment. Journalists: For more on architectural Griffin and driving tours, visit Stately Homes, Architectural Beauty: Small-Town Charm in Griffin-Spalding County, Georgia – Travel Media Press Room
Dining Don’t miss the steaks at J. Henry’s, or indulge in authentic and fresh Mediterranean cuisine at Angelo’s Mediterranean Cuisine. If your love loves the unusual and sentimental, have lunch and tea at The Emerald Chandelier, a decidedly romantic tearoom housed in a circa 1870 home full of eclectic décor. Grab a cup of award-winning coffee at Safehouse Coffee Roasters, listed as one of “24 Coffee Shops to Visit Before You Die” by Buzzfeed and named “Top 58 Coffee Shops in the Nation” by New York Magazine’s Grub Street. Pre-order a sweet treat at Kizzy’s Kakes, known for made-to-order cakes and cupcakes featuring decadent flavors. Kick up your heels and break out the line dances at The Tipsy Daisy. Dubbed “the cutest little bar you ever did see,” patrons enjoy delicious tapas, craft beer and cocktails and live music. Explore more fantastic flavors on Griffin+Spalding’s restaurant directory.
Griffin and Spalding County lodging options include a historic loft and charming historic bed and breakfasts. The Historic Brookfield Estate, an 1875 Italianate-Federal style home, with its well-appointed rooms, vacation cottages and its intact outbuildings and gardens, is the perfect place to recharge and re-connect. For even more romantic seclusion, choose Sanctuaire Atelier, a boutique cottage nestled in the woods, complete with kitchen, a cozy living space, fireplace, a patio with a firepit and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
The official website of the Griffin Spalding Business & Tourism Association is InGriffin.com.
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