Historic Downtown Perry

Old Perry is a must see! The renovated downtown area is a charming village with specialty shops and a down-south, restful atmosphere. A perfect place for a stroll; enjoy the year-round flowers with benches and shop windows designed to lure you inside where any shop owner will be glad to tell you the story of Perry's "rebirth." Shopping and dining in historic Downtown Perry is a definite treat for locals and travelers alike.

For detailson Perry Players Community Theater productions, click here.

For details on what is going on in downtown Perry, click here.

Historic Walking Tour and Sam Nunn Museum

Enjoy a casual day of discovering Perry's treasures with our self-guided walking tour. The tour begins at the New Perry Hotel, and tour guide brochures can be picked up at the Perry Welcome Center or the New Perry Hotel.

Located on the tour in the historic Board of Education Building is an exhibit honoring retired Senator Sam Nunn.

Click here to download a copy of the self-guided historic walking tour brochure.

Perry AntiquesTrail

Perry is located along Georgia's Antique Trail. A treasure trove of antiques awaits you on this convenient travel loop south of Atlanta, Georgia's Antiques Trail includes shopping in 18 beautiful communities in Georgia's Historic Heartland travel region where you'll find delightful shopping venues offering a wide range of goods from unique collectibles to the finest in period antiques.

Perry's an important part of Georgia's Antique Trail and boasts several antique shops that you will enjoy. Click here for a list of local shops.

Fairs, Festivals, and Annual Events

Perry hosts several annual events that locals and tourists alike look forward to each year.

Georgia National Rodeo - Held in February, Contact GNFA for details.

"Peaches to the Beaches" Annual Yard Sale  - Second weekend in March.

Perry Dogwood Festival - Held in April, contact Perry Chamber of Commerce for details

Mossy Creek Festival - Held in April and October.

Georgia National Fair - Held for 10 days in October.

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

This state-of-the-art center is custom designed for livestock and horse shows, circuses, concerts, meetings, trade shows, fairs, sporting events...a state-owned multi-purpose complex open all year. Although designed to promote agriculture, youth activities and homemaking, all types of events are hosted at the 1100+ acre site. The Georgia National Fair is held for 10 days in early October of each year with competitive exhibits, commercial exhibits and a wide range of animal shows.

Priester's Pecans, Gifts, Candy, and Restaurant

Be sure to stop by one of 6,000 square foot retail stores to enjoy sampling our handmade candies, browsing our gift shop, or eating a delicious lunch at our lunch bar.

We stay open late Friday and Saturday to serve dinner. We are located at I-75 South, Exit 134 at South Perry Parkway.

Henderson Village

Visit Henderson Village, located 8 miles south of Perry, and enjoy the gradens, tropical birds, horse-drawn carriage rides, the Gameland hunting preserve, Wimberly Event Center, deluxe accomodations, and a gourmet dining experience. Superbly preserved houses and cottages will envelope you in the charms of the past, but provide you with all the facilities and comforts of a modern resort. A one of a kind attraction in the State of Georgia, Henderson Village is a country resort offering a retreat to a bygone era.