Conyers-Rockdale Chamber of Commerce Quality of Life - Conyers Rockdale Georgia 2017 | Page 45

3 People to See o 3 Places To Go o 3 Things To Do o 25 miles east of Atlanta, Georgia 16 Hotels • 150+ Restaurants VISITCONYERSGA.COM Be sure to check our website for Calendar of Events and sign up to recieve our newsletter via email. 1-800-CONYERS Monastery of the Holy Spirit Olde Town Conyers Historic Business District Built in 1891 Make the Conyers Welcome Center located in the Historic Train Depot one of your first stops. Along with maps and brochures, our knowledgeable staff can assist you with your exploration. Open M - F, 8am - 5pm. 901 Railroad Street Conyers, GA 30012 • conyersga.com • 770-602-2606 Georgia International Horse Park Serving as the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games venue, today you may catch an event such as an equestrian competition, festival, concert, or sports competition. 1400 acres with horse and bike trails, RV camping, Arboretum garden, golf, lodging, a nature center and geocaching. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers GA 30013 • georgiahorsepark.com • 770-860-4190 Big Haynes Creek Nature Center 173 acres of the GIHP has been designated as a nature preserve devoted to preservation and study of native plants and wildlife. Enjoy walking the trails, canoeing, and watching wildlife from the observation platform overlooking the wetlands. Open year round to the public from sunrise to sunset. 1996 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers GA 30013 • georgiahorsepark.com • 770-860-4190 Cherokee Run Golf Club & Dining Our destination golf course is nestled in the rolling hills of Rockdale County and located within the GIHP. Join us for breakfast and/or lunch at Cherokee Run Golf Club 7 days a week. Breakfast & Lunch: 8am - 6pm daily. Sunday brunch from 11a.m.-2:30p.m. 1595 Centennial Olympic Pkwy, Conyers GA 30013 • cherokeerungolfclub.com • 770-785-7904 Founded 1944 A Community of Trappist Monks. Monastic Heritage Center, Cafe, Bonsai Garden, Abbey Gifts & Bookstore, Abbey Garden Center, Abbey Church, Retreat House, Lake & Picnic Area. A PATH Trailhead with 30 miles of trails leading to our 1635 acre Panola Mountain State Park, as well as the Arabia Mountain National Heritage Area. 2625 Hwy 212 SW Conyers, GA 30094 • www.trappist.net • 770-483-8705 Haralson Mill Covered Bridge This bridge is the first of its kind to be built in Georgia since the 1890s. This bridge is 150 feet long and 36 feet wide. Its truss is styled with decorative lattice, and goes over Mill Rock Creek. There’s a parking area, as well as a 1.75 mile scenic nature trail. Open to public. 4400 Haralson Mill Rd. Conyers, GA 30013 • rockdalecountyga.gov • 770-278-7000 Walk of Heroes Veterans Memorial Park (Closed on Wednesday) In a park setting, the memorial park provides a self-paced and self-guided war history tour that is located on a 3 acre site adjacent to Black Shoals Park & Randy Poynter Lake entrance. 3001 Black Shoals Rd, Conyers, GA 30012 • walkofheroes.org • 404-401-7142 Black Shoals Park & Randy Poynter Lake Located in North Rockdale