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Weekend in Thomson, GA: 3-Day Itinerary

ByPaige Watts

Thomson makes for a fun weekend getaway when you want local history, good food, farm experiences, and tons of small-town charm.

I’ve visited Thomson a few times and found a town full of surprises! There are local farms with everything from lavender to Highland Cows, a downtown full of art and history, and plenty of delicious restaurants.

Since Thomson is an easy drive from Atlanta or Augusta, it works especially well for a long weekend. This 3-day itinerary shows you how to fit in the town’s best food, history, farms, and local experiences without rushing around.

A special thanks to Visit Thomson, GA for hosting me for a weekend! As always, all opinions are my own.

Thomson Depot, a historic red brick building with a broad overhanging roof, stands on a corner in Thomson, Georgia, with rocking chairs and large planters along the covered walkway. A colorful painted guitar sculpture and a sidewalk sign promoting "Calvin Richardson" sit outside, reinforcing the building's music themed connection.

Thomson Weekend Itinerary

We drove to Thomson because it’s only about a 2 hour drive from Atlanta and it’s a super easy drive straight down I-20. If you’re coming from Augusta, it’s an even quicker and easier 30 minute drive. So it’s super easy to get here and spend a Friday to Sunday in Thomson.

Friday in Thomson: Highland Cows, Lavender, and Blues History

Since it’s such a quick drive, we had some time to explore on our first day in Thomson. We checked into our farm stay, learned about Blind Willie McTell, explored a local lavender farm, and ended the day with a casual dinner in nearby Dearing.

Check-in at Crawford’s Double O Farm

Three cream colored Highland cattle stand close to a wire fence in a grassy pasture at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. The center cow faces the camera with long curved horns and shaggy hair while another stands beside a water trough.
Paige takes a selfie beside a fenced pasture, with several shaggy Highland cattle resting on the ground behind her at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. A light tan cow with long curved horns lies closest to the fence, while trees and open grassland fill the background.
A large white canvas glamping tent sits on a raised wooden platform in a sunny grassy clearing, with colorful chairs, a picnic table, umbrella, and hammock arranged outside at Dolly's Disco Yurt at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. A small striped structure and an outdoor shower area stand nearby, while dense green forest surrounds the campsite.
Inside the spacious canvas glamping tent of Dolly's Disco Yurt at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia, a curved sofa with patterned pillows and a shag throw sits beside a large rug featuring a leopard design. A pink cabinet holds a coffee maker, mugs, towels, and other supplies, while warm filtered light gives the tent a cozy, styled interior.
Paige in glasses, a white T shirt, jeans, and white sneakers crouches beside a small tan and white baby alpaca, gently holding it near a wooden fence at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. The alpaca wears a bright green halter and leash in a grassy farm enclosure beneath a cloudy sky.
A colorful sign reads "GROOVY COW YURT" and "STAY FOR THE VIBES", with an arrow pointing toward a blue and white striped glamping structure. A private outdoor shower, pink stepping stones, and green grass surround the campsite at Dolly's Disco Yurt at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia.

For our weekend in Thomson, we stayed at Crawford’s Double O Farm. This is a small, family-owned 32-acre farm with adorable Scottish Highland Cows, alpacas, llamas, goats, and Valais Sheep.

They have super cute yurts so you can have a glamping getaway with Highland Cows. Their Cuddly Cow Yurt is a classic Highland Cow theme, while their Dolly’s Disco Yurt is a disco llama theme. Both yurts come with air conditioning (a must in this Georgia heat), a queen-sized bed, a mini fridge, and a fluffy couch and chair inside, with a bathroom tent with a toilet, an outdoor shower stall, and seating around a fire pit outside.

I stayed here when they had a luxury RV on the farm. But they’ve since moved on to only the yurts. The experience is still the same — you get to step outside your tent right into a pasture filled with farm animals. They’ll come right up to you and make fast friends.

This is a really unique accommodation that gives you a rustic escape, surrounded by woods and Highland Cows. But really, it’s only 20 minutes from Downtown Thomson, so it’s still super convenient!

Book your stay at Crawford’s Double O Farm here.

See Blind Willie McTell’s Grave

Blind Willie McTell’s gray gravestone stands in a grassy cemetery in Thomson, Georgia, with coins scattered across the grave and a guitar engraved on the marker. The stone reads "BLUES LEGEND BLIND WILLIE McTELL. BORN WILLIE SAMUEL McTIER. MAY 5 1901. DIED AUGUST 19 1959."

The first thing on our Thomson itinerary was seeing where one of its most famous residents is buried — Blind Willie McTell. This is a short detour that’s on the way to our next stop (White Hills Farm), and it’s a bit of a drive from the Highland Cow farm, but it’s a must-visit for music fans.

Blind Willie’s grave is located at Jones Grove Baptist Church in a small community of Thomson known as Happy Valley. It’s easy to find once you’re in the cemetery: it’s the big one with a guitar on it just a couple rows back from the church.

Blind Willie McTell was a blues musician and composer who was known for playing the 12-string guitar. He was born and raised here in Happy Valley. You’ll learn a lot more about Blind Willie as you explore Thomson.

This actually isn’t even the original headstone for Blind Willie — that’s at the McDuffie Museum! Don’t worry, the museum is a stop on the itinerary, so you can see both.

Visit White Hills Farm

A hand holds several lavender flower stems in shades of pale purple, deep violet, and white at White Hills Farm in Dearing, Georgia. Rows of soft green lavender plants blur in the background, keeping the delicate blooms as the main focus.
Purple lavender flower spikes rise above silvery green foliage in a sunny field at White Hills Farm in Dearing, Georgia. Rows of lavender blur into the background, emphasizing the blooming plants in the foreground.
A rustic shop display at White Hills Farm in Dearing, Georgia features jars of herbal foot soak and bathing salts arranged on painted wooden shelves beside bundles of dried lavender. Small signs read "Foot Soak 10" and "Whip O Bathing Salts 11", highlighting the handmade bath products for sale.

Next up on our agenda was seeing more of McDuffie County’s agritourism at White Hills Farm in nearby Dearing, GA. This stop is totally worth it for the incredible one-of-a-kind lavender products they sell.

During lavender season (June-July), you can see the farm awash in beautiful purple blooms and even pick some lavender yourself. The farm shop is open on the weekends where you can buy lavender bath products, teas, essential oils, and more.

I’ve visited twice in non-growing season, where there were very few lavender varieties at the end of their bloom. But even in non-growing season, you can still visit the farm for a farm tour, shop the store, take a baking class, make your own spa-grade beauty products, attend yoga retreats, and more.

I recommend picking up some Lavender Calamint Rooibos Tea and some Culinary Lavender, along with their recipe cards and ideas for using culinary lavender at home.

Dinner at Deep South Cheese and Grill

A cheeseburger on a sesame seed bun sits in a red and white checkered basket, with melted cheese, onion, and a creamy topping visible around the patty at Deep South Cheese and Grill in Dearing, Georgia. Beside it is a plate of fries covered with cheese curds and brown gravy, while another burger and fries sit in the background.
A double patty burger on a sesame seed bun is served in a red and white checkered basket with thick cut fries at Deep South Cheese and Grill in Dearing, Georgia. A pale rectangular cheese curd sits between the beef patties, while the casual diner seating blurs in the background.
A plate of poutine is piled with thick cut fries, white cheese curds, chunks of chicken, and generous brown gravy from Deep South Cheese and Grill in Dearing, Georgia. A burger and fries in a red and white checkered basket sit blurred in the background.
A sesame seed burger bun holds a beef patty topped with melted yellow cheese, grilled cheese curd pieces, and a thick slice of white onion from Deep South Cheese and Grill in Dearing, Georgia. The oversized burger sits on red and white checkered paper, emphasizing its stacked diner style presentation.

While we were in Dearing, we decided to stop for dinner at Deep South Cheese and Grill, a hamburger restaurant with some unique offerings for a small town in Georgia.

The restaurant started when the original French-Canadian owner, Gino, introduced fresh homemade cheese curds and poutine to this tiny town. When it was time for Gino to move on, locals took over the restaurant and kept the same recipes and classic mom-and-pop feel.

If you’ve never had poutine or cheese curds before, now is the perfect time to try it!

Their menu has smash burgers, poutine, wings, sausage dogs, and sandwiches. We went with the Cheese Lover’s Burger (topped with double American cheese and fresh cheese curds) and the Deep South Burger (their signature with two patties, cheese curds, and a sweet and spicy BBQ sauce). All burgers come with fries, and we upgraded one of our fries to the Classic Poutine (fries topped with cheese curds and brown gravy).

Saturday in Thomson: Downtown History and Local Shops

Our second day in Thomson was busy with exploring the local history and shops. Luckily, most of the downtown stops fit together really well. We started with a classic Southern breakfast, then spent the morning exploring Thomson’s historic sites and public art. In the afternoon, we shopped for antiques, visited a unique historical site, and had some downtime with the animals back at the farm.

Breakfast at Camellia City Cafe

A white plate holds several slices of golden French Toast from Camellia City Cafe in Thomson, Georgia, lightly dusted with powdered sugar and served with a few blueberries. The breakfast is set on a blue and white floral tablecloth beside silverware, a small vase of colorful flowers, and a glass of water.

We started our morning off right with breakfast at Camellia City Cafe. This is a very homey spot that feels like visiting your Southern Grandma’s dining room.

You get a homecooked breakfast in a casual, friendly dining room. The sisters who run the cafe will greet you when you walk in and treat you like family.

They have a short menu of classic Southern breakfast food and lunch sandwiches, plus they typically do a breakfast buffet on Saturdays. I’ve ordered off the menu before and had the breakfast buffet.

The buffet is great if you’re a big breakfast person and want a lot of food. I’m not much of a breakfast eater, so I preferred ordering the French Toast from their menu and having something a little lighter.

Take a Downtown Thomson Walking Tour

The Tom Watson House in Thomson, Georgia, a white Victorian style house with ornate trim and a wraparound porch, stands behind a green lawn. Pink and white cosmos flowers fill the foreground beneath large mature trees.
Thomson Memorial Cemetery in Thomson, Georgia is filled with weathered stone monuments and headstones, including several tall ornate markers in the foreground engraved with family names such as "SMITH" and "McCORD". Mature magnolia trees and rows of graves extend across the grassy grounds beneath an overcast sky.
Tom Watson Birth Cabin in Thomson, Georgia, a small historic white wooden house with a front porch and weathered shingle roof sits in a grassy clearing beneath massive mature trees. Dense greenery surrounds the modest home, giving the property a quiet, preserved rural setting.

After breakfast, we spent the morning exploring Downtown Thomson. And the best way to do that is on a self-guided tour.

We took this self-guided Downtown Thomson Walking Tour that gave us a look at the historic buildings, architecture, and important people who shaped Thomson.

It’s about a 1.35 mile walk that begins and ends at the Thomson Depot. It covers important sites like the Thomson Depot, the Historic McDuffie County Courthouse, Thomson Memorial Cemetery, the Tom Watson Birth Cabin, and the Bank of Thomson Building.

As we walked around town, we found a few audio boxes at some of the important sights that gave even more history than the walking tour brochure. These were at places like the Thomson Depot and the Thomson Memorial Cemetery.

Since I love a cemetery, we also spent a little time doing a self-guided tour of the Thomson Memorial Cemetery, which is where some of Thomson’s most notable people are buried.

I also recommend combining the Downtown Thomson Walking Tour with the 12 String Strut, next on the itinerary, since there are so many spots that overlap. That way, you don’t have to keep circling downtown looking for something new.

Do the 12 String Strut and Look for Murals

A large blue painted guitar sculpture along McTell's 12 String Strut in Thomson, Georgia stands beside a brick garden wall with the words "LAKE" and "Country Blues". The guitar features a bird flying over a blue lake and wooded landscape.
A large painted guitar sculpture stands outside a brick building as part of the 12 String Strut in Thomson, Georgia, decorated with a musician playing harmonica and guitar beneath floating musical notes. Rocking chairs line the covered walkway behind it, adding to the relaxed music themed setting.
A painted guitar sculpture on McTell's 12 String Strut in Thomson, Georgia sitting beside a brick garden wall reads "WATSON WATERMELON" above a large red and green watermelon design. Trees, string lights, and a small landscaped courtyard surround the colorful public art.
A large mural in Thomson, Georgia shows a vintage steam locomotive beneath the text "Thomson Ga." with "Atlanta 134 miles" and "Augusta 37 miles" printed on either side. A guitar shaped sculpture stands beside the mural, reinforcing the town's railroad and music history.
Paige stands in front of a colorful mural in Thomson, Georgia showing the blues musician Blind Willie McTell in a cap playing guitar, surrounded by bright blue musical notes and rainbow bands. Partial text across the top reads "woke up this morning".

There’s plenty of overlap between the Downtown Walking Tour and the McTell’s 12 String Strut, a public art project made up of more than a dozen 7-foot-tall hand-painted Stella guitar replicas designed by local artists.

The project honors the legacy of Blind Willie McTell, who was famous for his blues music played on a 12-string guitar. This trail also includes several murals depicting Blind Willie and Thomson history.

We looked for each guitar and mural on the 12 String Strut as we took the Downtown Walking Tour. It’s pretty easy to do since the Walking Tour includes a few of the murals on its map, and since a lot of the guitars are in front of historic buildings.

The murals are concentrated along Journal Street and Railroad Street, while the guitars are concentrated along Main Street and Railroad Street. So cover the stops around Journal and Railroad Streets first, since they’re nearest the Thomson Depot and the start of the Walking Tour. Then you can see the guitars along Main Street as you get into the historic sites on the walking tour.

For the 12 String Strut specifically, I wouldn’t try to follow it in numbered order on the map. The numbering seems to be from when they added the guitars, not a recommended order of taking a tour of them. Just see them as you do the Downtown Walking Tour, and you’ll hit them all pretty easily, with only having to cross the street a couple times.

Lunch at Hogie Joe’s Sports Grill

A hand holds a cheeseburger on a soft bun, topped with melted yellow cheese, lettuce, tomato, and a creamy sauce from Hogie Joe's Sports Grill in Thomson, Georgia. The burger fills the foreground, while drinks and baskets of food blur across the casual restaurant table behind it.

We stayed downtown for lunch, and after working up an appetite walking all around the historic district, Hogie Joe’s Sports Grill was the perfect stop.

This sports bar has been voted McDuffie County’s Best Burger since 2010. They’ve got a menu of burgers, wraps, salads, sandwiches, baskets, and steaks.

The restaurant is also located just across the street from the Thomson Depot, which is where the Downtown Walking Tour starts and ends, so it’s in the perfect spot for when you finish your tour.

We had the classic Cheeseburger and the 57 Burger, a spicy, Cajun burger.

Go Antique Shopping Around Thomson

Aunt Tique & Uncle Junk's, a rustic antiques shop in Thomson, Georgia, is covered with vintage signs and quirky outdoor decorations, including a large sign reading "ANTIQUES" and a painted "Drink Coca Cola" advertisement. An old Volkswagen Beetle, metal sculptures, planters, and mismatched furniture crowd the yard, giving the storefront an eclectic roadside feel.
A hand holds a worn blue hardcover Nancy Drew book titled "The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk" by Carolyn Keene. A small note tucked into the top reads "1940 Nancy Drew Book", while shelves and vintage decor blur in the background at an antique shop in Thomson, Georgia.
A crowded antiques and gift shop display in Thomson, Georgia is filled with colorful jewelry, silk scarves, decorative plates, baskets, mirrors, pillows, and vintage home decor. Necklace stands and small ceramic pieces fill the foreground, while layered shelves and wall displays create an eclectic treasure hunt feel.

Kevin and I love going antique shopping, and Thomson has a bunch of great antique and thrift stores. This is a great way to support local businesses and get a great deal at the same time.

I was able to find a vintage Nancy Drew book to add to my collection, while Kevin made off with an armload of retired Lego sets.

Here are a few of my favorite antique, thrift, and consignment stores:

Most of these are in Downtown Thomson, so you can walk off lunch and explore some of the stores you passed while on your walking tours in the morning. But a few you’ll want to drive to instead.

Visit the Wrightsboro Church

Wrightsboro Methodist Church in Thomson, Georgia, a simple white wooden church with a metal roof, stands beneath massive oak trees beside a small historic cemetery. A Georgia historical marker in the foreground reads "WRIGHTSBORO METHODIST CHURCH", identifying the site and its long history in the former town of Wrightsboro.
Wrightsboro Methodist Church in Thomson, Georgia is a simple white wooden building with a broad front porch and wide steps surrounded by mature trees. A small cemetery is visible beside the church, reinforcing the historic rural setting.
Wrightsboro Methodist Church in Thomson, Georgia stands beside its historic cemetery, with weathered gravestones scattered beneath large mature trees. The simple white wooden church has tall windows and a metal roof, emphasizing the quiet rural character of the site.

The Wrightsboro Church and Historic District aren’t far from where we were staying at the Highland Cow farm. So after exploring downtown, we drove out to see a unique part of Thomson’s history.

The Wrightsboro Church is McDuffie County’s roots. Wrightsboro was the southernmost point of Quaker migration in North America, settled in 1768. Colonial Governor James Wright promised the Quakers 12,000 acres of land here, hence the community’s name. They built homes, gristmills, and meetinghouses.

Wrightsboro Church is the focal point of what’s left of the settlement of Wrightsboro. It was built in 1810 as a house of worship for all Christian denominations. In 1877, the church was deeded to the Methodist Church because they asserted that they had used the church most often.

Surrounding the church is an old graveyard where many ancestors of prominent Georgia families are buried, including the Massengale family and the Candler family.

This is a pretty quick roadside stop. The inside of the church is open by appointment only, so I recommend just stopping by, reading the informational plaques, and taking a stroll around the cemetery.

Spend Time With the Farm Animals

Paige in sunglasses pets a shaggy cream colored Highland calf while holding a large bottle for feeding during the Cowabunga Cafe at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. The sunny pasture behind them includes fencing, outdoor chairs, and a striped umbrella, showing a hands on farm animal experience.
Kevin in sunglasses and a navy bucket hat holds a cup of feed while a dark shaggy llama leans in beside him during the Cowabunga Cafe at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia. He wears a shirt reading "GEORGIA TECH", and the sunny farm setting includes fencing, trees, and another animal in the background.

After spending the day walking all over downtown, we were in need of a little rest. It was the perfect time to head back to Crawford’s Double O Farm to spend some time with the animals.

Depending on what time of year you’re visiting, it might be a little hot hanging out in the yurt during the day. But later in the afternoon it should be cooling down. Since the yurt is in the middle of the pasture, you can just sit in your outdoor space and have animals come right up to you.

When you book your rental, you also have the opportunity to book some extra add-ons. Things like a farm tour, bottle feeding the babies, a painting session, a farm animal milk and cookies delivery, or games with goats are great add-ons to give you a fuller farm experience.

Dinner at Williemacs at Buoy 71

A paper lined basket holds golden breaded popcorn chicken, two round hush puppies, and a pile of seasoned French fries, with a small cup of creamy dipping sauce on the side at Williemacs at Buoy 71 in Thomson, Georgia. Single serve cups are labeled "KEN'S Steak House Tartar Sauce" and "KEN'S Steak House Cocktail Sauce".
A tall glass holds a bright green iced drink, with a black straw resting among the ice cubes at Williemacs at Buoy 71 in Thomson, Georgia. A red tumbler and the softly blurred interior of a casual restaurant appear in the background, keeping the colorful drink as the main focus.
A large grilled steak with dark crosshatched grill marks is served beside a baked potato wrapped in foil on a white plate at Williemacs at Buoy 71 in Thomson, Georgia. Small cups of sauce and butter sit behind the steak, completing the classic steakhouse meal.

For dinner, we set out for a waterfront dinner at Williemacs at Buoy 71. This restaurant and bar at the Raysville Marina overlooks Clarks Hill Lake for a delicious dinner with a view.

Their menu has seafood like shrimp, catfish, salmon, and crabcakes; sandwiches and hotdogs; pizzas; and steaks. We got the Ribeye and the Popcorn Shrimp. To drink, I recommend the Mermaid Tail.

Google wasn’t the best at getting us to the restaurant. It dropped us off a few streets too early. Go until you see the Raysville Marina sign, which also has Williemacs listed on it.

Sunday in Thomson: Local Food and McDuffie County History

Our last day in Thomson was a slower day since many local businesses in Thomson are closed on Sunday. There was no need to rush in the morning, so we took our time checking out, had lunch downtown, and ended our weekend at the McDuffie Museum.

Lunch at Fernanda’s Grill & Pizzeria

A baked spaghetti dish at Fernanda's Grill & Pizzeria in Thomson, Georgia, is covered with bubbling, browned melted cheese in an oval casserole dish, with several slices of garlic bread arranged beside it. The cheesy pasta and toast are served together on a large white plate.

There’s not a ton that’s open in Thomson on Sunday, at least not local-business-wise. But luckily, Fernanda’s Grill & Pizzeria is open for lunch on Sundays!

We took our time in the morning, waiting until the last minute for check-out, and then headed into town for lunch. Fernanda’s is a popular Italian restaurant in Thomson that’s just a few steps away from the McDuffie Museum (next up on the itinerary).

They serve Italian favorites like pizza, pasta plates, hot and cold subs, calzones, and strombolis. I recommend the Baked Spaghetti or a specialty pizza to share.

Visit the McDuffie Museum

A colorful painted guitar sculpture stands in front of a museum wall display at the McDuffie Museum in Thomson, Georgia, titled "REFLECTIONS" and "HISTORY OF MCDUFFIE COUNTY". The exhibit includes a historic map and portrait of George McDuffie, while the guitar is decorated with a painted musician, horses, and flowers.
A museum display at the McDuffie Museum in Thomson, Georgia features a seated mannequin of blind Willie McTell in a suit and cap holding a wooden guitar, surrounded by glass cases filled with photographs, books, documents, and memorabilia. A U.S. military uniform hangs behind the figure, while a nearby stone marker reads "McTIER 1898 AUG 19 1959 AT REST".

The McDuffie Museum is also one of the few spots open on a Sunday in Thomson, and we’re saving the best for last here.

This free history museum tells you all about Thomson and McDuffie County. The museum curator will also give you a free tour and point out the most important information in the exhibits.

The museum covers the county’s Native American tribes, its Quaker colony of Wrightsboro, its famous musicians and artists, Thomson’s railroad history, Blind Willie McTell’s rise to fame, and so much more. This is also where you’ll find Blind Willie’s original headstone.

It brings together all the things you’ve learned about on the walking tour, at Blind Willie’s grave, and at Wrightsboro Church over the course of the weekend.

Where to Stay for a Weekend in Thomson

Crawford’s Double O Farm

Several Highland cattle rest in a fenced pasture at Crawford's Double O Farm in Thomson, Georgia, including a cream colored cow with long curved horns lying closest to the camera. A small calf rests nearby, while another reddish brown cow lies beside a muddy patch with trees and grass in the background.

For our weekend in Thomson, we stayed at Crawford’s Double O Farm, which is a great choice if you want a unique local stay instead of just another hotel.

The family-owned farm has glamping yurts set right in the pasture, so you can wake up surrounded by Highland Cows, alpacas, llamas, goats, and sheep.

The yurts are small and cozy, with a queen-sized bed, mini fridge, coffee station, seating, and air conditioning. You’ll also have an outdoor fire pit and a separate bathroom tent and shower stall. It definitely leans more rustic, so I’d recommend it more for those who are comfortable with an outdoor bathroom setup and want a unique farm stay.

Location-wise, it gives you the best of both worlds. The farm feels secluded and peaceful, but Downtown Thomson is still only about 20 minutes away, so it’s easy to have a weekend getaway in Thomson without spending the whole time in the car.

One thing to keep in mind is the Georgia heat. Even with air conditioning, I wouldn’t plan to spend the middle of a hot summer day hanging around the yurt. It’s better to explore Thomson during the day and come back in the late afternoon or evening when it’s cooler.

If waking up to Highland Cows sounds like one of the highlights of your trip, I’d absolutely recommend staying here. If you’d rather have an indoor bathroom and a more classic stay, you’ll probably be happier staying in a hotel closer to Downtown Thomson or in something like a lake house rental.

Book your stay at Crawford’s Double O Farm here.

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I hope you found this Thomson weekend itinerary helpful and that you have an amazing time exploring this cute small town!

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Weekend Getaway in Thomson, GA FAQ

Is Thomson, GA worth visiting for a weekend?

Yes. Thomson works especially well for a weekend if you enjoy small-town history, local restaurants, farm experiences, antique shopping, and music history. 3 days in Thomson gives you enough time to explore without having to rush from stop to stop.

How many days do you need in Thomson, GA?

I recommend spending 2 to 3 days in Thomson. A Friday-to-Sunday trip gives you enough time to explore Downtown Thomson, visit local farms and historic sites, enjoy a few local restaurants, and still have some downtime.

What is the best time of year to visit Thomson?

Spring and fall are great times to visit because the weather is usually more comfortable for walking around downtown and spending time outdoors. If you want to see White Hills Farm during lavender season, plan your trip for June or July.

Is Thomson, GA a good weekend trip from Atlanta?

Yes. Thomson is about a 2-hour drive from Atlanta, mostly straight down I-20, which makes it an easy destination for a Friday-to-Sunday getaway.

Are most attractions in Thomson open on Sundays?

Not all of them. Many local businesses in Thomson are closed on Sundays, so I recommend planning your busiest sightseeing day for Saturday. Save Sunday for places that are open, like Fernanda’s Grill & Pizzeria and the McDuffie Museum, and use the morning for a slower checkout.

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Paige Watts is a travel expert and author of What's With Atlanta?, a guide to the quirks and charm of the ATL. A life-long traveler, Paige is dedicated to helping you discover the best things to do in the Southern USA and around the world. Her work has been featured in The Culture Trip, Matador, Newsbreak, MSN, NPR, and countless other interviews and podcasts.

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