Callaway Plantation, Washington, GA.  - Approximately 5 miles form Holly Court Inn . The Callaway Plantation  is a historic restoration project of the City of Washington. History is brought back to life for those who visit the three restored homes, structures, farm and fields.

The great manor house, built of red brick made at the site and designed in the Greek Revival style, was constructed in 1869. The mansion was the focal point of a 3,000 acre cotton plantation that stretched as far as the eye could see in all directions. The home remains virtually unaltered.

Callaway Plantation is unique because it has been in the control of the same family since the arrival of the settlers in the late 18th century. It has passed from one generation to another by inheritance. The family still owns all the land that surrounds the 56 acre core which was given to the City of Washington. Much family furniture and equipment has been saved and is on display.

A.H Stephens Historic Park, Crawfordville GA. -  Comprised of 1,177 acres,16.2 mile from Washington. The park offers fishing with boat rentals, and boat rentals and 3 miles of hiking trails.  

This quiet site combines the recreational fun of a state park with the educational resources of a historic site. Named after the vice president of the Confederacy and governor of Georgia, A.H. Stephens State Historic Park features a Confederate museum with one of the finest collections of Civil War artifacts in Georgia, including uniforms and documents. Stephens’ home, Liberty Hall, is renovated to its 1875 style, fully furnished and open for tours. Beautiful outdoor facilities make this park a treat for both nature lovers and history buffs. The lakeside group camp is a popular location for large overnight gatherings.

Elijah Clark State Park, Lincolnton, GA –  Comprised of 447 acres, 23 miles from Washington. The park offers fishing, swimming and hiking on 3.75 miles of nature trails.

Located on the western shore of 70,000-acre Clarks Hill Lake, this park is named for a frontiersman and Georgia war hero who led pioneers during the Revolutionary War. A renovated and furnished log cabin museum displays furniture, utensils and tools circa 1780 and is open for weekend tours April through November. Visitors can also view the graves of Clark and his wife, Hannah. Anglers and boaters will especially enjoy the park’s location on the largest man-made lake east of the Mississippi River. Cottages are located on the lake’s edge, and the spacious campground is nestled into the forest.

Richard B. Russell State Park, Elberton, GA.  - Comprised of  2,508 acres, 27 miles from Washington.  The park offers fishing, boating (canoe and pedal boat rental), swimming and  6 miles of hiking trails.

Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating. The park’s campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water’s edge for a relaxing getaway. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach. The park's new 18-hole golf course, Arrowhead Pointe, is scheduled to open during 2004. Several Indian sites were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 10,000 years ago. This area is now called Rucker’s Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach.