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9 Romantic Things to Do in Thomson, GA for Couples

ByPaige Watts

Thomson makes a surprisingly fun couples getaway when you want something a little different from the usual romantic weekend. You can stay by the lake, cuddle Highland Cows, wander a lavender farm, and still have plenty of time for cozy meals and easy dates downtown.

Kevin and I spent a romantic weekend in Thomson together, and some of our favorite moments were the simple ones: watching the sunset over Clarks Hill Lake, antique shopping with no real agenda, sharing milkshakes, and hanging out with farm animals. We also found some more memorable date ideas, like staying in an A-frame cabin on the lake and spending time at Crawford’s Double O Farm.

If you’re planning a couples getaway, these are my favorite romantic things to do in Thomson, GA for a weekend that feels relaxed, a little quirky, and actually fun.

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

A calm Clarks Hill Lake stretches between wooded shorelines at sunset, with soft orange light glowing beneath a cloudy sky and reflecting across the water. Covered boat docks sit along both sides of the quiet shoreline.

Things to Do in Thomson for Couples

1. Stay in a Romantic A-Frame Cabin on Clarks Hill Lake

A modern A frame cabin in Thomson, Georgia with a wall of triangular windows and a raised deck overlooks a spacious green lawn surrounded by trees. Four Adirondack chairs circle a large metal fire pit on a stone patio, creating an inviting outdoor gathering area.
A bottle labeled "PAULK VINEYARDS. LAKE DAY. SWEET ROSÉ MUSCADINE TABLE WINE. GEORGIA" sits beside two chilled wine glasses on a deck railing at an A frame cabin in Thomson, Georgia. Trees frame a peaceful Clarks Hill Lake at sunset in the background, connecting the wine to a relaxed lakeside evening.
A bright modern bedroom inside an A frame cabin in Thomson, Georgia has a large bed with white bedding beneath a sloped wood paneled ceiling and skylight. Warm bedside lamps, dark wood flooring, a ceiling fan, and simple black furniture give the room a clean, cozy feel.
A bright open kitchen and dining area inside an A frame cabin in Thomson, Georgia features white cabinets, a green island with bar stools, and a dark dining table set beneath modern chandeliers. Sloped wood paneled ceilings, large skylights, and a loft railing above the kitchen fill the space with natural light.

Kevin and I stayed in an A-frame cabin overlooking Clarks Hill Lake on one of our Thomson trips, and it was the perfect stay for a couples getaway. Instead of just heading back to a standard hotel at the end of the day, we got a scenic drive out in the country and a remote cabin for quiet nights in.

The lake views really made this place romantic, especially at sunset. We could relax by the water on our private dock or by the fire pit and enjoy the serenity of the lake. And when the sun went down, the sunsets were immaculate. We enjoyed a glass of our favorite Lake Day wine from Paulk Vineyards on the deck, with a backdrop of a pink and orange sunset that perfectly matched the rosé.

The cabin itself can fit a much larger party, with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, but it didn’t feel cavernous with just two people. We slept in the king-sized bed upstairs with the superior shower, played games made for two, and had a dinner of leftovers from Deep South Cheese & Grill at the large dining room table.

On our first night, we paired our stay with dinner and drinks at Williemacs at Buoy 71, which also overlooks Clarks Hill Lake, and turned the whole evening into a waterfront date before heading back to the cabin.

2. Go Glamping Together on a Highland Cow Farm

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 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.
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.

For one of my Thomson weekends, I stayed at Crawford’s Double O Farm, a 32-acre family-owned farm filled with Scottish Highland Cows, alpacas, llamas, goats, and Valais Sheep.

It was one of the most unique stays I’ve had in Thomson. Kevin and I didn’t get to stay there together since my first visit was a solo trip, and they’ve since removed the luxury RV I stayed in. But my general experience of staying on the farm is the same, plus we stop by to take a look inside their yurts.

The farm has glamping yurts set right in the pasture, including the Highland Cow-themed Cuddly Cow Yurt and the pink, disco-inspired Dolly’s Disco Yurt. You still get the comforts of a queen-sized bed, mini fridge, seating, and air conditioning, but the overall stay is much more rustic than a hotel or the A-frame cabin.

My favorite part was getting to spend so much time around the animals. You can step outside and have them wandering nearby, and there are extra experiences you can add to your stay like bottle-feeding babies, painting sessions, games with goats, and even a farm animal milk-and-cookies delivery.

Those little extras are what make this work so well as a couples stay. They really add to the experience, and you’re not just booking a tent on a farm.

Book your stay at Crawford’s Double O Farm in the Cuddly Cow Yurt here or in Dolly’s Disco Yurt here.

3. Cuddle Highland Cows at the Cowabunga Cafe Experience

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.

Kevin and I went to Crawford’s Double O Farm for the Cowabunga Cafe experience so we could spend some time with the animals even though we weren’t staying overnight on this trip.

If you’re an animal-loving couple, this is easily one of the cutest date ideas in Thomson.

We spent an hour in the pasture feeding and hanging out with the Highland Cows, sheep, goats, and llamas. I even got to bottle-feed a baby Highland Cow! Once the animals realized we had food, things got a little chaotic, especially since we had the pasture mostly to ourselves, but that was part of the fun.

We also had lemonade and baked treats while we were there, though the animals were very interested in whatever we were eating too. It definitely wasn’t a quiet little coffee date, but it certainly was a memorable one.

The Cowabunga Cafe is great for couples who want the Highland Cow experience but aren’t really into an overnight glamping stay. You still get to spend plenty of time together in the pasture and get up close with the animals.

4. Watch the Sunset Over the Water at Williemacs

A wooden walkway with black railings leads down to a dock extending into a wide Clarks Hill Lake in Thomson, Georgia, where a small boat is moored beneath dramatic storm clouds. Soft evening light breaks through near the horizon, reflecting across the water and giving the lakeside scene a moody sunset atmosphere.
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.

On our first night at the A-frame cabin, Kevin and I had dinner at Williemacs at Buoy 71, a waterfront restaurant and bar at Raysville Marina on Clarks Hill Lake.

You can dine inside or outside, but either way you’ll have views out over the water. We did choose to dine inside, because the Georgia summer is no joke, so we got to listen to the live musician playing that night.

This is the Thomson restaurant I’d pick for a romantic dinner because of the setting. We timed our meal around sunset, ordered drinks, and got to watch the light change over the lake while we ate. With dinner, drinks, live music, and a sunset, this was a perfect date night.

I recommend ordering the Ribeye since it’s a special date night. To drink, I went with the Mermaid Tail, which was a beautifully green coconut cocktail that matched the glittering lake water.

5. Tour White Hills Farm and Wander Through the Lavender

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.
Paige sits at a wooden table, filling a small clear bag with dried lavender buds by hand at White Hills Farm in Dearing, Georgia. Loose lavender is scattered across a floral tray, with shelves and rustic wood decor in the shop behind her.

Kevin and I visited White Hills Farm in nearby Dearing for a quiet afternoon surrounded by herbs, flowers, and tons of lavender products. It’s only about a 15-minute drive from Downtown Thomson, so it’s an easy date to work into a couples weekend.

The most romantic time to visit is during lavender season in June and July, when the fields are blooming purple and you can even pick some lavender yourselves. I still haven’t managed to visit during peak season, but we’ve been in the late summer when a few varieties were still hanging on.

Even outside of lavender season, there’s plenty to do. You can tour the farm; shop for lavender bath products, teas, essential oils, and culinary lavender; or check the calendar for experiences like baking classes, high tea, yoga, and making your own spa-grade beauty products. On our last visit, Kevin and I made a little lavender sachet to take home.

This is a great place to find some local products to bring back from the trip. We picked up Lavender Calamint Rooibos Tea and Culinary Lavender, and we tried one of the farm’s lavender recipes together when we got home.

6. Plan a Downtown Thomson Shopping Date

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 antique shopping together, so spending time browsing the shops in Thomson was an easy date for us. Most of the stores are close enough together in downtown that you walk between them all.

We both managed to bring home some great finds on our last trip. I found a vintage Nancy Drew book for my collection at Aunt Tique & Uncle Junk’s, while Kevin walked out of Alleycats This & That with an armful of retired Lego sets for a great price.

There are plenty of other great local stores, too. I like MariBeth’s Books for new and used books and local McDuffie authors, The Saturday Market for antiques, vintage finds, and local jams and sauces, and Sweet Annie’s and Mane Vault for boutique shopping.

This is what we like to call a “dilly-dally date” where we have no agenda and no timeframe. We just get to wander the shops and see what catches our eye. Bonus points for grabbing a sweet treat from The Caffeinated Heifer while you browse.

7. Have a Cozy Breakfast Date 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.
A paper plate holds two browned pancakes, a biscuit, a sausage patty, and scrambled eggs covered with white gravy. A bottle of dark syrup and an opened jelly packet sit beside the plate on a colorful floral tablecloth at Camellia City Cafe in Thomson, Georgia.

We started one of our Thomson mornings at Camellia City Cafe, and it’s perfect for a slow, cozy breakfast date. The dining room has that homey Southern feel with flower patterned table cloths, fresh-cut flowers, and genuinely friendly people who want to know what you’re in town for, where you’re from, and what you’re doing with your day.

The whole place feels more like you’re sitting down to breakfast at someone’s house than eating at a restaurant.

We’ve tried both the regular menu and the Saturday breakfast buffet. If you’re a big breakfast person, the buffet gives you plenty to sample. I’m not much of a breakfast eater, though, so I preferred ordering the French Toast from the menu.

This breakfast date is great to pair with a morning of wandering Downtown Thomson. You can take your time at breakfast, then head out for a day of shopping, taking the self-guided Downtown Thomson Walking Tour, or following the public artworks along McTell’s 12 String Strut.

8. Stop for Coffee or Ice Cream at The Caffeinated Heifer

Two creamy blended milkshake drinks in clear cups sit on a wooden counter at The Caffeinated Heifer in Thomson, Georgia, with plush Highland cows and a decorative cow figure behind them. Both cups display a logo reading "THE CAFFEINATED HEIFER" and "THOMSON, GA", while the darker drink has "Majestic Milkshake" handwritten near the top.

We stopped at The Caffeinated Heifer for a sweet little date while we were exploring Downtown Thomson.

It’s Thomson’s local coffee shop, but they also serve smoothies, ice cream, milkshakes, pastries, and grab-and-go breakfast sandwiches, so you’ve got plenty of options depending on what kind of treat you’re in the mood for.

We went with milkshakes. Kevin ordered one with a chocolate and caramel ice cream base, while I chose chocolate and coffee. We sat together in the shop’s window area, cooling down from the summer heat.

The Caffeinated Heifer hosts a lot of community events, and when we visited, they were having an ’80s-themed ice cream social with trivia, karaoke, and a DJ. It was fun sitting near the counter and listening in on the ’80s trivia and seeing how many we could get right.

9. Have an Italian Lunch Date 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.

Fernanda’s Grill & Pizzeria is an easy lunch date in Downtown Thomson. It’s the local go-to for Italian comfort food, so this is where I’d head when you want something cozy and casual.

The menu has all the classics, including pizza, pasta, calzones, strombolis, and hot and cold subs. I’m a fan of the Baked Spaghetti, which came perfectly baked with plenty of melted mozzarella on top. Locals also rave about the specialty pizzas, so sharing a pizza would be a super cute date option.

Fernanda’s is right in Downtown Thomson, so you can work lunch into whatever else you have planned around town. It’s not necessarily scenic or special-occasion feeling, but sometimes a good date is simply sharing a big cheesy pizza together.

Thomson Romantic Activities Map

Ready for a romantic getaway in Thomson, Georgia? Use the map below to find all these romantic things to do listed in this post.

I hope you have an amazing couples getaway in Thomson!

Romantic Things to Do in Thomson FAQ

Is Thomson, GA good for a romantic getaway?

Yes. Thomson works well for a low-key couples getaway because you can mix unique stays, scenic lake views, farm experiences, downtown shopping, and relaxed meals into one trip. Kevin and I especially liked that we could spend part of the weekend out in the country, then head back into Downtown Thomson for restaurants and shopping.

What are the most romantic things to do in Thomson, GA?

Some of my favorite romantic things to do in Thomson include staying in an A-frame cabin on Clarks Hill Lake, glamping on a Highland Cow farm, cuddling farm animals at the Cowabunga Cafe experience, watching the sunset over dinner at Williemacs, and visiting White Hills Farm during lavender season.

Where should couples stay in Thomson, GA?

For a more traditional romantic getaway, I’d choose the A-frame cabin overlooking Clarks Hill Lake. The private dock, fire pit, lake views, and sunsets make the stay feel like part of the trip. If you want something quirkier, Crawford’s Double O Farm has glamping yurts set right in the pasture with the Highland Cows and other farm animals.

Where should couples eat in Thomson, GA?

For a romantic dinner, I’d pick Williemacs at Buoy 71 because you can pair dinner and drinks with views over Clarks Hill Lake at sunset. Camellia City Cafe works well for a cozy breakfast date, Fernanda’s Grill & Pizzeria is an easy Italian lunch date, and The Caffeinated Heifer is perfect when you just want coffee, ice cream, or milkshakes together.

How many days do you need for a couples getaway in Thomson?

I’d plan on a weekend in Thomson so you have enough time to enjoy the area without rushing. Two nights gives you time for a romantic stay, a waterfront dinner, one of the farm experiences, Downtown Thomson, and a few relaxed food stops while still leaving room for one of our favorite kinds of dates: simply dilly-dallying together.

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Cheers!

Paige

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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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