{"id":3909,"date":"2020-06-17T20:22:32","date_gmt":"2020-06-17T20:22:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/precisioncustomhomebuilders.com\/?p=3909"},"modified":"2020-06-17T20:33:09","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T20:33:09","slug":"local-attractions-pickens-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/precisioncustomhomebuilders.com\/local-attractions-pickens-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Attractions Pickens County"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>If you live in Pickens County or surrounding areas and aren\u2019t sure what to do for fun, look no further than your own community! Here are some great places you can visit near home.<\/h1>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Amicalola Falls State Park and Lodge<\/h2>\n<p>The tallest cascading waterfall in the southeast, Amicalola Falls is a gorgeous 729-foot waterfall with steps leading to the top and plenty of vistas along the way, especially at the top! Or if you prefer a more rugged way to the top, you can head out the back of the <a href=\"https:\/\/gastateparks.org\/AmicalolaFalls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>visitor\u2019s center<\/strong><\/a> to a hiking trail that winds around the beautiful north Georgia mountain laurel and hardwoods, finishing just above the waterfall, where you can enjoy a picnic at one of several tables or in well-kept grassy areas. From the top of the falls, you can walk over a bridge to look directly out over the creek and it begins its long fall to the pool at the bottom. Or, if you\u2019re looking for a nearby getaway, there\u2019s a rustic lodge where you can enjoy a weekend like no other!<\/p>\n<h2>Historic Buildings in Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always interesting to learn about the history of the area you live in, and Pickens County has some great options for this! The old Pickens County Jail was built with a brick and marble exterior, with the marble coming from Southern Mill in nearby Marble Hill, GA. Built in 1906 to replace the 2nd jail in the county since its charter in 1853, the Marble Valley Historical Society, Inc. now owns the historic building, and maintains it and offers tours. The Kirby\u2013Quinton Cabin is another historic building in Pickens. It\u2019s log structure is used to \u201cteach students about their mountain heritage and life on the north Georgia frontier,\u201d according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitpickensga.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>VisitPickensGA.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Gibbs Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>One of America\u2019s largest gardens, you can explore a diverse set of gardens over this 220 acre property. With 24 ponds, 32 bridges, 19 waterfalls, and gardens ranging from a field of daffodils, Japanese gardens, and a fern dell, to a sculpture garden, rose garden, and native azaleas, one trip here is never enough time to see everything! In addition to the stunning flora, Gibb\u2019s Gardens also hosts art events. Check their <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gibbsgardens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">website<\/a> <\/strong>for more information!<\/p>\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-3909\" data-postid=\"3909\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-3909 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you live in Pickens County or surrounding areas and aren\u2019t sure what to do for fun, look no further than your own community! Here are some great places you can visit near home. 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