The town of Conyers in Georgia offers things to do for a wide array of interests. Visitors can stroll through the historic “Olde Town” and its quaint streets, while enjoying delightful restaurants and cafes, unique shops, and maybe even a festival depending on the time of year. One of the main attractions in Conyers, Georgia is the Georgia International Horse Park, a world-class complex that hosted the Centennial Olympic Games’ mountain bike and equestrian venues. The town is also home to a handful of other unique things to do, like Museum Replicas. Certain attractions may be temporarily closed or require advance reservations. Some restaurants are currently offering pickup only. Hours/availability may have changed.
1.Monastery of the Holy Spirit
The Monastery of the Holy Spirit is a place of serenity and peace in Conyers, Georgia and has been a home to Cistercian monks for more than seventy years. Set on an old plantation encompassing approximately 2,300 acres, this Abbey church and beautiful monastery grounds provide a chance for reflection and solitude. Visitors are welcome at the grounds of the Monastery of the Holy Spirit seven days a week, while the Visitor Center is open from 10:00am until 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday. The Monastic Heritage Center includes a Prayer Walk, Bonsai Nursery, and the Abbey Store and Cafe.
2625 Highway 212 SW, Conyers, GA 30094, Phone: 770-483-8705
2.Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia
Situated a little less than thirty miles outside of Atlanta in Conyers, the 1,400-acre Georgia International Horse Park is the home of many sporting and equestrian events, in addition to concerts, car shows, festivals, fairs, and other special events. During the 1996 Olympic Games, this massive complex was the host of the equestrian events, as well as the modern pentathlon’s final two events and the first mountain bike competition of the Olympic Games. The Georgia International Horse Park is comprised of the Rockdale County Master Gardener Arboretum, mountain bike trails, horse trails, and the Big Haynes Creek Nature Center.
1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: 770-860-4190
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3.Cherokee Run Golf Club, Conyers, GA
Nestled among Rockdale County’s rolling hills, within the boundaries of the Georgia International Horse Park, the Cherokee Run Golf Club is considered to be a “destination golf course.” Designed by Ed Seay and Arnold Palmer, the golf course opened to the golfers of the Conyers community and the world beyond in 1995. The thickly wooded, rolling golf course gets its name of “Cherokee Run” from the land being occupied by Cherokee Indians for centuries, and numerous arrowheads were found during its construction. Surrounded by nature, the championship 18-hole Cherokee Run Golf Club is a 72 par course.
1595 Centennial Olympic Pkwy NE, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: 770-785-7904
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4.North Georgia Live Steamers, Conyers, Georgia
The North Georgia Live Steamers in the town of Conyers, Georgia is a nonprofit miniature outdoor railroad club. The goals of this unique club is to assist and encourage people who are interested in scale locomotives and steam engines, as well as railroad equipment. Their railroad known as the Conyers and Hightower Trail Railroad, is located at the well known Georgia International Horse Park, next to the facility’s Steeple Chase Grounds. The North Georgia Live Steamers offers train rides to the public several days during the year, during which anyone can visit the railroad from 1:00pm until 4:30pm.
1632 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: 470-207-5025
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5.Museum Replicas, Conyers, Georgia
The world’s largest manufacturer of period costumes, armor, and historical swords, Museum Replicas operates a showroom in the town of Conyers, Georgia. While the company sells items directly to the general public, they also have supplied unique props, costumes, and weaponry for several popular television series and movies, such as Conan the Barbarian, Die Another Day, Braveheart, Game of Thrones, and Vikings. Started in 1985 by Hank Reinhardt, Museum Replicas is open to the public from 8:30am until 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The company is a subsidiary of the Atlanta Cutlery Corporation, founded in 1971.
2147 Gees Mill Rd NE, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: 770-284-8773
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6.Nancy's Pizzeria, Conyers, Georgia
Nancy’s Pizzeria, also known as Nancy's Original Stuffed Pizza, was founded in 1971 by Nancy and Rocco Palese, who had spent much of their lives making pizzas in Italy. The idea of the “stuffed pizza” was thought of as a “perfect balance” of the centuries-old traditions of Italy and the rebellious spirit of America during the 1970’s. The Original Stuffed Pizza customers can find at Nancy’s Pizzeria consists of two layers of pizza crust that are stuffed with cheese and other toppings, causing the pizza to be 2.5 inches high. The pizza is then covered with the well spiced sauce.
1360 Dogwood Dr SE, Conyers, GA 30013, Phone: 770-648-8634
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6 Best Things to Do in Conyers, Georgia
- Monastery of the Holy Spirit, Photo: Monastery of the Holy Spirit
- Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, Georgia, Photo: Georgia International Horse Park
- Cherokee Run Golf Club, Conyers, GA, Photo: Cherokee Run Golf Club
- North Georgia Live Steamers, Conyers, Georgia, Photo: North Georgia Live Steamers
- Museum Replicas, Conyers, Georgia, Photo: Museum Replicas
- Nancy's Pizzeria, Conyers, Georgia, Photo: Nancy's Pizzeria
- Cover Photo: City of Conyers, GA
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