Reynolds Lake Oconee - Where Families Live and Play
If Georgia is on your mind, Greensboro is one of the historic areas you’ve got to check out. Located between the Ogeechee and Oconee rivers, the charming historic town of Greensboro belongs on the list of best places to retire on a lake. It is located halfway between Atlanta and Augusta in the middle of the state.
Golf resorts near Atlanta in Greensboro are some of the best-kept secrets in the South for families to play because there’s so much to do and see. At the heart of Greensboro is its historic shopping district which features regionally known restaurants, antiques, art galleries, home decor and gift shops. Greensboro is also home to Lake Oconee, which features more than 400 miles of shoreline and 10 Lake Oconee golf courses designed by some of the greatest designers in the world. There is a long list of things to do in Greensboro including:
- The Old Rock Gaol
Located directly behind the Greene County Court House, the Old Gaol (jail) housed Greensboro's prisoners well into the 1890's. Visitors can touch the two-foot granite walls, look down over the gallows, and stand in an actual cell to imagine what life was like for the accused.
- Greene County History Museum
The Life and times of some of Greensboro’s most notable residents are on display, along with the history of Greene County’s agriculture-based economy.
- Greene County Cemetery
Unique stones and iron work mark the burial sites of soldiers, senators, a governor and other notables from Greene County's history. Graves date from the 18th century to the present day and include soldiers from the Revolutionary War and more than forty-five unknown confederate dead.
- Baber House Museum
Dr. Calvin M. Baber was the second African American doctor in Greene County. This one and one-half story Craftsman Bungalow was built c.1925 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
Greensboro, Georgia is serious about its southern cuisine. That’s part of what you’ll find when dining in the area and don’t forget to try the award winning buttermilk pie at The Yesterday Cafe. Popular restaurants include:
- The Yesterday Cafe - Casual Dining in an Historic Setting
- 114 North Main Street, Greensboro, GA 30642
- Linger Longer Steakhouse - Classic American steakhouse
- 1 Lake Oconee Trail, Greensboro, GA 30642
- Ripe Thing Market - Fresh Produce, Hand Scooped Ice Cream and Deli
- 112 West Broad Street, Greensboro, GA 30642
- Holcomb's BBQ - Taste the South in Every Bite
- Hwy 12 & Hwy 15 North
Living at Lake Oconee, Georgia is sure to put a smile on your face. The area is steeped in history and is home to world-class golfing and shopping for every kind of consumer. Lake Oconee is one of the best places to retire on a lake because it’s a water-lover’s paradise that’s known for its natural beauty, fishing and recreation opportunities. It’s located below the snowline so you wouldn’t have to worry about snow.
Greensboro is also home to Reynolds Lake Oconee, one of several golf resorts near Atlanta on Lake Oconee. The gated golf community provides a fun-filled active lifestyle with world-class amenities. The community has been named the "Best of the Best" Golf Community by Robb Report and the community with the "Best Golf" by GOLF Magazine Living in addition to winning several of our coveted Bliss Awards.
Five of golf’s top architects — Jack Nicklaus, Tom Fazio, Jim Engh, Reese Jones and Bob Cupp — designed courses at Reynolds Plantation. Golf Magazine ranks four of the six courses among the best in the state and calls Charlie King, the resort’s lead golf instructor and a swing magician, one of the top 100 golf teachers in the game.
If you plan to take that midnight train to Georgia, to explore the best places to retire on a lake, or get in a few rounds of golf in at one of the Lake Oconee golf courses, ask us to send you complimentary Lake Oconee relocation information. It's our pleasure to help.
