A new season brings an array of endless possibilities. A fresh, cool breeze sweeping through the air, vibrant leaves rolling along the sidewalks, and the mixture of spices filling the air are the perfect ingredients to make an exquisite Bucket List this fall. There are so many ways to fill your weekend with fall fun! With a little help, you can make this fall a great one to remember. 

Go to the Comfy Funky Pumpkin Patch

Saturday, October 7th, Comfort Farms will have their annual Comfy Funky Pumpkin Patch, where families can pick out a traditional pumpkin or a unique heirloom variety.

Watch Football in Downtown Milledgeville

Watch your favorite football team bar side at one of these Milledgeville restaurants that serves hot, crispy buffalo wings and ice cold drafts.

Get Cozy Around the Campfire

Stay in a rental overlooking Lake Sinclair and enjoy a crisp fall evening around a warm fire roasting smores and making memories with friends and family.

Connect with Local Spirits and Stories

Take the Ghosts of Milledgeville Walking Tour, a one-hour tour through historic downtown Milledgeville, highlighting some of Milledgeville’s most infamous stories.

Decorate for the Season

Refresh your decor at one of Milledgeville’s local antique shops. Local shops offer a variety of booths so everyone can find a prized piece.

Take a Scenic Walk

Milledgeville’s leaves begin changing in late October through early November, so take a picturesque walk through one of these seven beautiful locations.

Warm-Up Your Wardrobe

Women’s boutiques like Firefly and Chatter have stylish sweaters and boots perfect for fall weather. Men can also pick up soft flannels and jeans at Southern Roots.

Enjoy a Picnic at the Greenway

Pack a picnic and take in the peaceful view of the rapids along the Oconee River and the calming sound of running water while enjoying the cool weather and the fall foliage colors.

Sip Fall Blends

Go beyond Pumpkin Spice and try one of Morning Grind’s fall flavors like the Biscoff Latte, Gingerbread Chai, or Maple Pumpkin Cold Brew.

Take a Trolley Tour

Take a ride on Milly the Trolley on 1 of 3 trolley tours offered this fall; Historic Milledgeville Tour, Central State Hospital Campus Tour, and a Children’s Trolley Tour. Reserve your tickets today!

Watch a Play

Georgia College has an extensive main-stage lineup of theatre shows this fall semester, including “These Shining Lives”, a story of empowered women working in a watch factory.

Attend Deep Roots Festival

The Deep Roots Festival is celebrating 20 years! On Saturday, October 21, the streets of downtown are the place to be with an antique car show, live entertainment, crafts, Kidzone, and more.

Stay Downtown

Stay close to downtown Milledgeville in one of these historic vacation rentals. From a bed and breakfast feel to a historic home all to yourself, find the perfect place to rest your head.

Try an Unexpected Seasonal Dish

Kai Thai has a selection of fall specials, including their traditional Pumpkin Curry as well as a Sweet Potato Sushi Roll, a Smoked Old Fashioned, and Pumpkin Spice Milk Tea.

Sip & Stroll at Lockerly Arboretum

Join Lockerly Arboretum for their Wine in the Woods event on October 26th. See the prettiest blooms of the season at Lockerly Arboretum while sipping a glass of wine.

 

There is more to Milly this fall