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ATTRACTIONS

A few of the most popular attractions, which can be found in or around Americus are listed below. Check it out!

- Global Village & Discovery Center, a place where visitors can learn about the devastating effects of poverty everywhere, the Discovery Center featuring life-size Habitat houses from countries around the world. The center can be found at 721 West Church Street.

- Georgia Rural Telephone Museum, located in nearby Leslie, home to the state's giant collection of telephone equipment and memorabilia, featuring exhibits rarities from the entire span of US telephony history, the items of display being provided by private collectors, retired phone company employees, and civic organizations such as the Telephone Pioneers of America.

- Jimmy Carter National Historic Site, which can be found in Plains, only 10 miles (west) from Americus, on US 280, featuring the farm where Jimmy Carter spent his boyhood, the Plains High School he attended, and the train depot that served as headquarters for his 1976 presidential campaign.

- Andersonville National Historic Site, situated in Amdersonville, which is actually a park that serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war, by commemorating the sacrifices of these brave Americans through exhibits in the National Prisoner of War Museum, preserving the site of Camp Sumter (Andersonville prison) and managing Andersonville National Cemetery.

Annual Events

The Annual Pecan Festival, which happens in October, is, perhaps, the premier annual event in Americus.

This exciting annual celebration has something fun to offer for every taste and age, including athletic competitions and a fabulous, colorful parade, as well as live music, food vendors and good times.