Whether you’re here to stay, or just passing through on your way to Downtown Atlanta, there’s plenty of Things to Do in Douglas County for families, business travelers, vacationers from the west, and everyone in between! When you start exploring what Douglas county has to offer, you may want to stick around.
Sweetwater Creek State Park is a peaceful tract of wilderness with a 215-acre lake only minutes from downtown Atlanta. A wooded trail follows the stream to the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company, a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Beyond the mill, the trail climbs rocky bluffs to provide views of the beautiful rapids below. Additional trails wind through fields and forest, showcasing ferns, magnolias, wild azaleas and hardwoods. During warmer months, the park rents fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats.
From Stranger Things to Cobra Kai to the Avengers, the Douglas County Film Trail offers an exclusive tour of some of your favorite television and film filming locations. Take the self-guided tour today!
Butterfly in the sky? How about hundreds of butterflies all around you? The Douglas County Butterfly Trail is a self-guided tour of 10 public butterfly gardens. The Douglas County Butterfly Trail is officially recognized and registered with the National Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail.
If you’re into mountain biking, or you’re looking for somewhere to ride your own horses, the Clinton Nature Preserve is the place to go. Over 10 miles of premium Mountain Biking Trails, or walking trails if you prefer. Visit the “Old Carnes House,” or let the kids play on the Junior League ADA accessible playground!
For a unique experience you’d be hard pressed to duplicate anywhere else on the planet, visit Champ’s Clock Shop in Douglas County! Recognized most often for their enormous Clock Showroom, Champ’s Clock Shop houses the world’s Largest Real Cuckoo Clock, and many enormous and vintage Grandfather Clock’s. Come for a visit, or come experience the annual “Chimes of a Thousand Clocks” event.
Dog River Park is a pristine place located in the southern part of Douglas County. The natural beauty of this land makes it an excellent passive recreational area. Scenic whitewater rapids from The Dog River are very popular with kayakers.
Deer Lick Park is a 66-acre park. Activities include; basketball, batting cages, bocce ball, disc golf, mini-golf, softball, tennis, volleyball, fishing, walking path, and a playground.
Douglas County is home to some of the most popular Golf Clubs in Metro Atlanta. Mirror Lake Golf Club, Chapel Hill Golf Club, and West Pines Golf Club have all become premier locations for regional Golf Tournaments, Charity Benefits, Weddings, and More. If you love Golf, do yourself a favor, and check out any or all of Douglas County’s three great courses!
Boundary Waters Park is a 244-acre park with athletic fields, a 10-acre fishing pond, equestrian trails, 12+miles of multi-use trails, indoor heated pools, fitness centers, basketball courts, disc golf courses, 2 playgrounds, and more! There is also a river trail that connects with the Chattahoochee River.
The Cultural Arts Council of Douglasville/Douglas County (CAC) cultural events and arts activities. With the mission to nurture, guide and stimulate the enjoyment of and participation in the arts among residents of and visitors to Douglas County, the CAC presents a sophisticated and diverse mix of all kinds of programs – monthly exhibits, gallery talks, a literary festival, book signings and readings, and seasonal beer/wine tasting events.
Arbor Place Mall is the only regional mall in Metro Atlanta to directly serve the western suburbs. Arbor Place Mall is a great place to catch up on shopping, watch a movie in the 3D IMAX Theatre, grab a bite to eat, and more!
The Douglas County Museum of History and Art is an official Visitor Information Center for Douglas County Tourism. Once the Douglas County Courthouse, The Douglas County Museum of History and Art and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This structure is a perfect example of the rapidly disappearing international style of architecture.
Come visit the family-owned L&R Alpaca Haven Farm! They have been farming natural and hormone-free alpacas since July 2016, delivering crias (baby alpacas) every year. They offer farm tours, events, and birthday parties!
Lithia Springs Park is home to batting cages, playground, baseball & softball fields, and much more!
The Pine Mountain Gold Museum at Stockmar Park is a unique historical site with a museum, mining sites, nature trails, working train, and gold panning all at one location. Experience gold mining techniques spanning over 100 years. The Pine Mountain Gold Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Order fresh produce online from Rodgers Greens & Roots Farm! They are a certified organic farm in Douglasville, Georgia, on 64 acres of historic farmland along the Chattahoochee River. 15 acres are under cultivation using organic practices (10 acres in vegetables and 5 acres in perennial fruit orchards). The farm’s Owner and Operator, Ashley Rodgers, has been farming in Georgia organically for her entire career!
Foxhall Resort has all the equipment, safety gear, trail maps, clothing, and accessories needed for guests to enjoy more than 40 on-site recreational activities and amenities. Knowledgeable instructors are available to provide private or group instruction so guests can learn new sporting traditions or continue developing their life-long pursuit of excellence. Guides are available for fishing trips, ATV rides, and seasonal hunts.
Purchase local honey from The Sweetwater Honey Farm! They are a migratory beekeeping company, producing various kinds of premium raw honey from their different bee yards!
