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 Surrounded
by cotton fields,
Rutledge’s historic district,
only 1/2 block square, is virtually unchanged since the heyday
of th railroad. Tucked less than 3 miles from I-20, the city of
Rutledge, founded in 1871, offers quaint shops, interesting
restaurants and outdoor entertainment all within an easy walk of
the town park. Rutledge is proud to be an occasional venue for
movie and television productions as well as several
long-standing festivals, fairs and yard sales. Stroll along
Fairplay & Main Streets where you’ll find gift shops, custom
framing, fine art, hair salons, a spa and
comprehensive wellness
center
including nutrition, acupuncture, massage,
chiropractic and
counseling as well as:
Yesterday’s
Cafe'
is an
historic pharmacy and soda fountain boasting a photographic
history of Rutledge. Enjoy wonderful food served with southern
hospitality.
The
Caboose, the last railroad car in Rutledge, offers deli-style
sandwiches, sweet tea, fried pies and ice cream (706) 557-9021.Rutledge Hardware, circa  1891 and featured in Smithsonian
Magazine, is a vintage shop serving the hardware and gardening
needs of the town as well as providing a trip back in time.
Lilybeth's
Gift Shop,
specializing in made in the USA merchandise, occupies a building
that remains virtually unchanged since the 1900's. On East Main,
in an old sportswear warehaouse and nest to the Rutledge
Frame Shop,
is a co-op
of serval
local
entrepreneurs.The Sunflower Farm, just a short drive from the heart of town, is home to an annual festival celebrating sunflowers and the 4th of July and which is named by Southern Living Magazine as a “must do” activity. Hard Labor Creek State Park, one of Georgia’s largest state parks, is open for camping, golfing, fishing, hiking, swimming, mountain biking and horseback riding. (706) 557-3001. |
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---------------------------------------------------- City Hall & Welcome Center 112 Martha Lane, P. O. Box 248 Rutledge, GA 30663 (706) 557-2223 ---------------------------------------------------- Calendar of Events ---------------------------------------------------- |
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