Tourism
Barnesville-Lamar County offers a unique
experience for families looking for a day trip from Atlanta or a weekend
visit for the Annual Barnesville Buggy Days Festival in September.
Take time to enjoy our candy making shop, candle making shop, the Old Jail
Museum, the Lamar Arts Gallery located in the Old Train Depot, an art
gallery/studio, and of course local restaurants and shops offering
something for everyone.
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Old Jail
Museum
The Old Jail Museum is located in downtown
Barnesville featuring a look back at Barnesville's history as the Buggy
Capital of the South.
Loaded with memorabilia, you'll have an
opportunity to take a walk back in time. New exhibits are regularly
developed so you'll want to visit each time you come through Barnesville.
Admission: $1 donation
770-358-0150 for tour times and information
Mmm...
Good!
 Visit our Pecan
candy shop in Milner. Swint's
Pecans & Candies offers a variety of pecans and candies and
will tell you how their products are made. They
have a large mail order business so when you get home, you can call and
have all your Christmas shopping done over the phone.
Swint's Pecans- 770-358-2608
Swint's Pecans has been featured on CNN.
Farm
Tours
The Rock
Ranch, located just south of Barnesville, can host your family
reunions, corporate retreats, wedding receptions, or school functions.
This working ranch is an experience you won't want to miss.
Cara Studios
 Visit a gem of an historic building and HGTV Feature Property: The old Carnegie Library built in 1910 and operational until 1987, is a National Historic Register Property. Cara, an artist and poet, restored the building in the early 1990's. She established an unusual and inviting atmosphere for an art studio, gallery and home. Cara plays host to a variety of arts events and is well known for her paintings and unique art performances. Gardeners trek to Barnesville to see the lush sculpture garden she created on the property. Cara's library is a hidden treasure your group or organization won't want to miss.
Experience Art and History! Schedule your tour of the Carnegie Library and Cara Studios. 770-358-3132 More information at www.carastudios.com.
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