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Things to Do

Things to Do in Barrow County

In addition to Barrow County’s outdoor delights, there are many other places to go and things to do here – cultural, historical, and fun!

Fort Yargo State Park While Fort Yargo State Park in Winder offers exciting adventures along multiple recreational trails, camping, fishing, boating and disc golf, it also features a 1792 log fort built by settlers for protection against Creek and Cherokee Indians.

Château Élan Resort, Winery & SpaEuropean luxury meets Southern Hospitality just north of Atlanta at the most-awarded winery and resort on the East Coast. Offering a serene sanctuary for overnight and day guests, the expansive Spa Mansion overlooks a sparkling lake and is surrounded by lush green lawns and flowering shrubs. From championship golf to eucalyptus steam rooms, and everything in between, there are endless ways to be engaged and entertained at Château Élan Winery & Resort.

Barrow County MuseumThe Barrow County Museum, housed in the original Barrow County jail, holds artifacts of Barrow County and is the home of the Barrow County Historical Society. Permanent and rotating exhibits showcase Barrow County’s rich history.

Winder-Barrow Community TheatreThe Winder-Barrow Community Theatre regularly presents productions of live theatre on the stage of the Colleen O. Williams Theater in the Winder Cultural Arts Center. Recent productions include “Nunsense, A Musical” and “Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” and include a Children’s PLAYhouse series, Main Stage series, and kids’ drama camps.

Train Caboose Museum This small railroad museum in downtown Winder features the SCL/L&N Georgia Clinchfield West Point Route caboose along with the Gainesville Midland Railroad steam locomotive #208, a 2-10-0 Decapod. The museum is open for certain special events or by appointment.

Winder Railroad Depot
Home to the Barrow County Chamber of Commerce, the Winder Railroad Depot at 6 Porter Street is on the National Register of Historic Places. Trains still come through Winder several times daily, although they no longer stop at the Depot.

Festivals

Visitors and the community get together all year for an active calendar of festivals and events. Look to these sources to see what’s happening:

Also, follow the Chamber on Facebook for event updates.

Contact Us

6 Porter Street, P.O. Box 456
Winder, GA 30680

Phone: 770.867.9444

Email:
vkeibler@barrowchamber.com

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