Discover Alma

Alma appeals to travelers who want to include history, shared leisure activities and golf in their vacation plans. The Bacon County Courthouse, several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a playground and golfing offer a range of options. The Georgia Blueberry Festival also takes place on the first weekend in June. So when looking for a vacation rental in Alma, you may want to start by considering which of these interests will shape your trip.

Buildings with a history of their own

The Bacon County Courthouse was built in 1919 and is a Neoclassical Revival-style building. Its construction date and style give the courthouse a clearly defined place in local history. Those interested in architecture will find a specific point of interest here, rather than planning their trip solely around recreational activities.

The Alma Depot is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Rabinowitz Building on West 11th Street is listed there as well. The two names refer to different buildings that you can consider if you are interested in Alma’s history. The Rabinowitz Building can be identified by its stated street address; however, this does not in itself provide a specific visiting route. Together with the courthouse, these historic sites offer several distinct themes to explore as you discover the town.

The Alma/Bacon County Welcome Center has another notable building story: it is located in a renovated former school. This earlier use sets the building apart from the other sites mentioned. If you are interested in how buildings have changed and what they were used for in the past, you can include the Welcome Center as another point of reference when exploring the town.

A playground and festival as alternative reasons to visit

The Alma/Bacon County Recreation Park has a playground. For families who want to include somewhere to play in their vacation plans, this is a specific recreational option. It offers a different focus from the historic buildings: the park provides a place to spend time together, while the courthouse, depot and Rabinowitz Building mainly appeal to those interested in culture.

The Georgia Blueberry Festival takes place on the first weekend in June and features rides and games for all ages. If you want to include the festival in your travel plans, this weekend is the key date to keep in mind. The rides and games give the festival its own character and set it apart from the playground at the recreation park. Both may interest families, without requiring you to limit your stay to just one kind of leisure activity.

Golf as an outdoor focus

Blueberry Plantation Golf & Country Club has 18 holes across approximately 200 acres. The course is surrounded by natural woodlands and lakes. The club also offers PGA-certified golf instruction. This makes it possible to plan your trip around a round of golf or a lesson. The approximate acreage indicates the scale of the facility, while the number of holes describes the specific golf offering; however, these details do not imply a particular playing time.

For the broader travel overview: Bacon.