Things To Do

Locust Grove Train Watching Platform

Address:
3840 Highway 42 S.
Locust Grove, GA 30248

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Telephone:
770-692-2320

Hours:
Open to public 24/7

Come watch the nearly 40 trains that thunder through the Historic Downtown each day from the comfort and safety of our new Train Watching Platform. The Platform is equipped with a scanner radio, lighting, picnic tables, and plenty of seating. Ample parking is available onsite and is handicap accessible. The Train Platform is also the site of our Locust Grove Farmer's Market Saturdays 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM June through September

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Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

Address:
712 LG Griffin Road
Locust Grove, GA 30248

Welcome Center, Picnic Area and Office Hours:
Tuesday- Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

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Telephone:
770-957-0888

Visit over 1,500 rescued animals that call Noah's Ark their home. Walk through the animal habitats trail 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM Tuesday-Saturday, weather permitting.

Events:

April 1st – Zebra Dash 5k and 1 mile run- starts at 9am register@revolutionrunning.net Run with the animals!

May 6th – Community Yard Sale 9am-3pm

September 9th- First Responders Day (celebrating first responders and all they do!)

Oct 28th - Fall Festival- games, food, shopping, fun and more!

For more info about events at Noah’s Ark call 770-957-0888 or visit www. Noahs-Ark.org

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Gardner Farm and Peach Orchard

Address:
3192 Hwy 42 South

Hours:
When in season, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 7:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Call for details.

Telephone:
770-957-4912

Pick your own peaches, blueberries, and blackberries at Gardner Farm, where the Gardner family has been cultivating their crops for well over 100 years. In addition to U-pick peaches and berries, a variety of homegrown fruits and vegetables are available at the historic Peach Stand located on Highway 42 during the growing season.