Hotels in Eatonton

Between the pages of Southern literature and the shores of Lake Oconee, this small town punches well above its weight. The Uncle Remus Museum celebrates native son Joel Chandler Harris in a cabin built from former slave quarters. At Rock Eagle Effigy Mound, a mysterious 2,000-year-old stone formation spreads its wings across the landscape. The Plaza Arts Centre hosts exhibitions in a beautifully restored 1916 schoolhouse. Fishing enthusiasts cast lines into Lake Sinclair while hikers explore the trails of Oconee National Forest. For wildlife watching, head to Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge where deer and wild turkeys roam freely. Don't miss the annual Dairy Festival, when locals celebrate their agricultural heritage with surprising enthusiasm.