Part of our Georgia guide.
This page gathers three places from our Time coverage: Madison's historic district, the Gone With the Wind Museum in Marietta, and the Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville.
Related travel guides: Savannah's Broughton Street: Shopper's Paradise, Smyrna Travel Guide, Getting Around Georgia, Atlanta's Ultimate Kids Adventure Awaits, Warner Robins Travel Guide, and 30 Must Visit Places In McDonough.
Step Back In Time: Madison's Antebellum Charm
Madison, Georgia preserves one of the largest intact antebellum historic districts in the state. Walking the tree-lined streets, you pass grand homes built before the Civil War, each with a documented story. The district also contains local shops, cafes, and parks. The city’s position in Morgan County means it sits near several travel destinations in Georgia that draw on the same era of history.
Step Back In Time At Georgia's Gone With The Wind Museum
The Gone With the Wind Museum in Marietta displays original costumes from the 1939 film, rare manuscripts, and personal items belonging to author Margaret Mitchell. Its collection includes movie posters, props, and a documented set of letters. The museum focuses on both the novel and the film, giving context to the Old South as depicted in popular culture. Marietta itself is a short drive from Atlanta, making the museum a practical stop on a broader tour of the state.
Step Back In Time At Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion
Georgia's Old Governor's Mansion in Milledgeville served as the official residence for the state's governors from 1839 to 1868. The building's Greek Revival architecture and period-furnished rooms are preserved as they appeared in the mid-19th century. Guided tours cover the lives of the governors and their families who lived there, as well as the enslaved people who worked in the house and grounds. Milledgeville was the state capital during that period, and the mansion sits on what was then the center of political power. The site is now a museum open to the public.
