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An illuminated view of Town Hall in City of Duluth in Georgia shot during sunset with fountains in the foreground.
An illuminated view of Town Hall in City of Duluth in Georgia shot during sunset with fountains in the foreground.
An illuminated view of City Hall in city of Duluth in Georgia shot during sunset with fountain in foreground
i passed through Washington, Georgia recently, a town where some of my family lived many years ago. The Robert Toombs Historic Site is located at 216 East Robert Toombs Avenue in Washington, Georgia. It was the home of Robert Toombs (1810-85), who was a pro-Union U.S. Representative and U.S. Senator, and then a Confederate General and Confederate Secretary of State during the American Civil War. Operated as a state historic site, the 19th-century period historic house museum also features exhibits about the life of Toombs. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1973.
The Callaway Plantation is an open-air museum featuring several historic houses and other structures that is located in Washington, Georgia, U.S.A. The site was formerly a working plantation, owned by a family named Callaway since at least 1785. In its heyday, the plantation was 3,000 acres in size.

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Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
115 Ann Denard Dr Washington GA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$140 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
NZ$140
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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7.4/10 Good! (175 reviews)
Great front desk staff. Nice quiet hotel

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Quality Inn
Comfort Inn & Suites Thomson

Comfort Inn & Suites Thomson

3 out of 5
1893 Washington Road Thomson GA
The price is NZ$136 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$136
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Thomson. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.4/10 Good! (752 reviews)
Room good

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Thomson
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Tru By Hilton Greensboro Lake Oconee

2.5 out of 5
1030 Hospitality Drive Greensboro GA
The price is NZ$197 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
NZ$197
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Greensboro. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (440 reviews)
The staff, the cleanliness, the breakfast, and the room amenities were excellent! I definitely appreciate the staff’s pleasant and welcoming attitude.

Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026

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2 out of 5
Evans GA
Stay at this golf holiday home in Evans. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Windmill Lake and Whispering Pines Park are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
We had a lovely stay with our family for Thanksgiving. The place was very spacious and clean. It was great for entertaining a large family.

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Cottage near Elijah State Park, Savannah Lakes Village, Baker and Hickory Knob.

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Lincolnton GA
Stay at this cottage in Lincolnton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Elijah Clark Monument and Elijah Clark State Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Super comfortable and quiet. The surroundings are great and spectacular surrounded by wildlife and nature

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Cottage near Elijah State Park, Savannah Lakes Village, Baker and Hickory Knob.
Lakeside Villa Retreat 5-Bedroom Oasis with 6 TVs, 3-Acres of Waterfront, Fishin

Lakeside Villa Retreat 5-Bedroom Oasis with 6 TVs, 3-Acres of Waterfront, Fishin

Harlem GA
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The Callaway Plantation is an open-air museum featuring several historic houses and other structures that is located in Washington, Georgia, U.S.A. The site was formerly a working plantation, owned by a family named Callaway since at least 1785. In its heyday, the plantation was 3,000 acres in size.

Callaway Plantation

You can study the exhibits at Callaway Plantation, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Callaway Plantation

Aonia Pass Motocross Park

Catch an event at Aonia Pass Motocross Park during your trip to Washington. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.

Aonia Pass Motocross Park

Kettle Creek Battlefield

Explore the great outdoors at Kettle Creek Battlefield, a lovely green space in Washington. Make time to visit the monuments and shops while you're in the area.

Kettle Creek Battlefield

Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum

You can study the exhibits at Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Washington. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Washington-Wilkes Historical Museum

Robert Toombs House

You can study the exhibits at Robert Toombs House, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Washington. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Robert Toombs House

Mary Willis Library

Learn about the local history of Washington with a stop at Mary Willis Library. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Mary Willis Library