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Georgia Offbeat Attraction Map

RoadsideAmerica.com's map of Georgia's unusual tourist attractions, museums, and landmarks.

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Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Georgia

While in Georgia, you might enjoy a visit to:

Americus, Georgia: Statue of Charles Lindbergh, Wing-Walker

Charles Lindbergh was famous for flying solo across the Atlantic. This statue marks the spot where he first flew solo, period.
~3 miles from Americus.

Andersonville, Georgia: Only U.S. Monument to a War Criminal

Henry Wirz, commandant of Andersonville Prison, was the only man convicted of Civil War war crimes. Others view him as victim of Yankee prejudice and a hero, as this tall stone obelisk makes clear.
~10 miles from Americus.

Cordele, Georgia: Confederate Nuclear Missile

Its threat of nuclear obliteration tamed for now, an old missile stands next to a fast food restaurant and the freeway, defending what we hold dear.
~29 miles from Americus.

Columbus, Georgia: Coca Cola Inventor's Grave

Lewis Pemberton has both the Confederate battle flag and "Originator of Coca-Cola" carved into his tombstone.
~52 miles from Americus.

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