The Museum of Aviation brings together a broad subject and a clearly identified location: it sits on a 51-acre site next to Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins. The museum is also home to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. It works with the Georgia World War II Heritage Trail, and the “Tuskegee Airmen: A Proud Heritage” exhibit received the U.S. Air Force Heritage Award in 2012. Here, you can encounter aviation history and its different historical connections at a specific place.
Explore history in different ways
Those interested in Perry’s history can find artifacts and memorabilia from the city’s earliest days at the Perry Area Historical Museum. The US Senator Sam Nunn History Exhibit covers a different span of time: the memorabilia on display ranges from Sam Nunn’s early childhood to his time as a senator in Washington, D.C. The exhibit can be explored at your own pace.
Historic Depot Row offers a free tour of its grounds, which include four historic buildings. The grounds are home to the Elberta Depot Heritage Center and the World War II Museum. Built in 1944, the E.L. Greenway Welcome Center Train Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Together, these places offer different ways to explore the region’s past: through collections, a guided tour of the grounds and historic buildings.
The performing arts are also part of the cultural scene. Since 1962, Warner Robins Little Theatre has staged comedies, dramas and musicals. Perry Players Community Theatre welcomes visitors from other places. Both theaters offer a reason to include performances, as well as exhibits, in your travel plans.
The fair, sports and set dates
The Georgia National Fair is a ten-day event held every October. Its history goes back to the first fair, held from October 5 to 13, 1990. The Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter includes Reaves Arena, which has 8,250 seats. If you want to plan your trip around the fair, October is a useful starting point; check the specific event dates before making plans.
Sports offer a different perspective on the region: Southeast Park serves as the administrative and tournament center for Little League baseball and softball across eight southeastern U.S. states. No admission fees or tickets are required for games in the Little League Southeast Region Tournament. The fair and tournament sports represent different kinds of events and may be relevant depending on your travel interests.
Water, wildlife and trails
Nature and outdoor activities are also represented by a variety of places. Oaky Woods Wildlife Management Area is located in Houston and Pulaski counties. Knowles Landing is a public boat ramp operated by Houston County on the Ocmulgee River. Houston Lake is a Houston County–maintained spot for boating and fishing.
At the Big Indian Creek Waterway Trails, paved paths wind through wetlands and botanical preserves. The trails are accessible to visitors with and without disabilities. For a specific comparison of distances, choose between two named routes: the Big Indian Creek Whitetail Trail is 2.2 miles long and is an out-and-back route; the shady, paved Big Indian Creek Weleetka Trail is 0.7 miles long and is a greenway trail. The shorter Weleetka Trail is also shady, paved and a greenway trail; the Whitetail Trail is an out-and-back route.
The Go Fish Education Center adds hands-on exhibits to these nature experiences: it features live fish, including trout and largemouth bass, as well as interactive fishing and boating simulators and a nature trail. Observing, trying things out and walking outdoors are presented as different ways to experience it.
Planning your trip
Houston County is located on Interstate 75. For general aviation, Perry-Houston County Airport has a 5,002-foot runway.
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