Food scene
Chat & Choo LLC
130 West Montgomery StreetGreat local stop for breakfast and lunch!
Brother's Bar & Steakhouse
901 South Carroll RoadGreat food and atmosphere! Live music occasionally
Thai Basil Cuisine
921 S Carroll RdFresh authentic Thai food
The Olive Tree Restaurant Villa Rica
150 Stone StNice atmosphere and great food for a romantic dinner
Conchas Cravings
316 West Wilson StreetUnique savory and sweet crepes and treats!
La Chiquita Authentic Mexican Food
901 South Carroll RoadGreat variety of authentic Mexican food
Our favorite choice over other local pizzerias for eat-in or delivery; Try pizza bowls too!
Marco's Pizza
9600 Conners RoadOur favorite choice over other local pizzerias for eat-in or delivery; Try pizza bowls too!
Sightseeing
Enjoy history, panning for gold and hiking trails. The Halloween Ghost train and Christmas train are very popular!
7 locals recommend
Pine Mountain Gold Museum
1881 Stockmar RdEnjoy history, panning for gold and hiking trails. The Halloween Ghost train and Christmas train are very popular!
Encounter with animals
Llamas on the Loose Farm
200 Bivins RoadEnjoy a walk with Llamas and meet other farm animals
Sandhill Trails
276 Williams RoadSandhill Trails offer horse activities, horseback riding lessons and much more
Horseback riding lessons, trail rides, birthday parties, family reunions
Glitz & Glamour Horseback Riding
6746 Mason Creek RoadHorseback riding lessons, trail rides, birthday parties, family reunions
Wine tours and tasting
Try everyone's favorite - Blueberry wine! Enjoy live music on Saturdays and food trucks on a regular basis!
Little Vine Vineyards
665 North Hulett RoadTry everyone's favorite - Blueberry wine! Enjoy live music on Saturdays and food trucks on a regular basis!
Great atmosphere, wine tours, LOTS of unique items in the gift shop, live music on Saturdays and a variety of great food trucks on a regular basis!
Trillium Vineyard, LLC
1994 Old Bush Mill RdGreat atmosphere, wine tours, LOTS of unique items in the gift shop, live music on Saturdays and a variety of great food trucks on a regular basis!
Hiking
Clinton Nature Preserve
8720 Ephesus Church RdVariety of hiking loop trails
Carrollton Greenbelt
Carrollton Greenbelt18 miles of beautiful paved hiking / bike trails
Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mt Vernon RdEnjoy exploring several filming sites while hiking
City/town information
Located just 35 mile west of downtown Atlanta, Villa Rica is conveniently located just off Interstate 20. Villa Rica can boast the first Gold Strike in the United States, as well as being home to Coca-Cola legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder Thomas A. Dorsey. Experience the feel of an old mercantile or stroll along our raised sidewalks, dotted with crepe myrtles, and choose from a variety of shops and restaurants. Enjoy our historic downtown with its authentic architecture, and be sure to stop by and view the architecture of Wick's Tavern, the oldest commercial structure in West Georgia. Enjoy summer concerts and events throughout the year at the Mill Amphitheater downtown; No matter what you're looking for, you can still discover gold in Villa Rica, Georgia!
Villa Rica
Located just 35 mile west of downtown Atlanta, Villa Rica is conveniently located just off Interstate 20. Villa Rica can boast the first Gold Strike in the United States, as well as being home to Coca-Cola legend Asa Candler and Gospel Music founder Thomas A. Dorsey. Experience the feel of an old mercantile or stroll along our raised sidewalks, dotted with crepe myrtles, and choose from a variety of shops and restaurants. Enjoy our historic downtown with its authentic architecture, and be sure to stop by and view the architecture of Wick's Tavern, the oldest commercial structure in West Georgia. Enjoy summer concerts and events throughout the year at the Mill Amphitheater downtown; No matter what you're looking for, you can still discover gold in Villa Rica, Georgia!
Just South of Villa Rica, explore the shops, restaurants and galleries of historic downtown Carrollton. Play the state's best disc golf course at Hobbs' Park. Compete or watch a game at our top-notch rec facilities. Walk or bike the Carrollton GreenBelt- Georgia's longest closed loop bike trail. Catch a show at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center or the AMP amphitheater. Connect with the art and history of textiles in West Georgia at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum, and along the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail. Swim off the sand beach at John Tanner Park. Camp or ride horses at McIntosh Reserve Park or Little Tallapoosa Park.
Carrollton
Just South of Villa Rica, explore the shops, restaurants and galleries of historic downtown Carrollton. Play the state's best disc golf course at Hobbs' Park. Compete or watch a game at our top-notch rec facilities. Walk or bike the Carrollton GreenBelt- Georgia's longest closed loop bike trail. Catch a show at the Carrollton Cultural Arts Center or the AMP amphitheater. Connect with the art and history of textiles in West Georgia at the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum, and along the West Georgia Textile Heritage Trail. Swim off the sand beach at John Tanner Park. Camp or ride horses at McIntosh Reserve Park or Little Tallapoosa Park.
Just a few miles from Villa Rica, Douglasville is a welcoming city with a friendly, small-town atmosphere and entertainment that emulates big-town fun. While the city continues to grow, Douglasville uniquely preserves its signature hometown feel.
Located at a natural rise in the topography, Douglasville was originally known as Skint Chestnut, a name derived from a large tree stripped of its bark and used by Native Americans and traders as a trail marker. Downtown Douglasville is a nationally designated Main Street city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided walking tour of the historic commercial buildings is available in the Douglasville Welcome Center.
18 locals recommend
Douglasville
Just a few miles from Villa Rica, Douglasville is a welcoming city with a friendly, small-town atmosphere and entertainment that emulates big-town fun. While the city continues to grow, Douglasville uniquely preserves its signature hometown feel.
Located at a natural rise in the topography, Douglasville was originally known as Skint Chestnut, a name derived from a large tree stripped of its bark and used by Native Americans and traders as a trail marker. Downtown Douglasville is a nationally designated Main Street city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A self-guided walking tour of the historic commercial buildings is available in the Douglasville Welcome Center.
Although secluded in the middle of 80 acres, we are 30 minutes away from Atlanta and ALL that it offers: Coca-Cola museum, Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, comedy clubs, concerts and sport venues too numerous to mention. And of course, hundreds of eateries, nightclubs and bars.
Yes: Uber and Lyft are available at our location to safely take you to and from locations around the area including Atlanta.
371 locals recommend
Atlanta
Although secluded in the middle of 80 acres, we are 30 minutes away from Atlanta and ALL that it offers: Coca-Cola museum, Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Zoo, comedy clubs, concerts and sport venues too numerous to mention. And of course, hundreds of eateries, nightclubs and bars.
Yes: Uber and Lyft are available at our location to safely take you to and from locations around the area including Atlanta.
Groceries
Walmart Supercenter
600 Carrollton Villa Rica HighwayIngles Market
98 Georgia 61