Americus is a small town in the state of Georgia. According tot the 2010 census, the city had a population of 17.041 residents. Americus is also the home town of Habitat for Humanity International headquarters. Americus for the first two decades since its establishment, was a small courthouse town. Afterwards it gained more popularity due to the development of the rail-road industry. Americus is also known for having Georgia's first electric street car system implemented. With its Victorian architecture, Americus has a lot of affordable accommodation to offer its tourists, ranging from hotels, motels and camping facilities. Located in historical buildings, the venues here are also diverse, such as pubs, coffee houses, take-aways and restaurants. Americus is a very peaceful town that has a lot of beautiful things to offer to its tourists.
Top Attractions Within Americus
Windsor Hotel was built at the end of the 19th century, to attract winter visitors from the north-eastern part of the United States. In the beginning, Windsor Hotel had 100 rooms and a three story atrium. In the late 1970s, the hotel closed and later reopened with only 53 rooms. The hotel is open for the tourists for accommodation, as well as for visiting it. You will be amazed at the wonderful architectural design of the building.
Global Village is a great destination if you are interested in architecture, especially the look of the houses that are well suited for the environments around the world. The complex even includes hand made primitive furniture, that lets you see how life was in past. Tourists have also got the possibility of participating at workshop for different handmade crafts.
Rylander Theatre is the perfect venue if you want to get the most out of a cultural evening. There are opera shows, theatre representations and concerts all throughout the year. Inside the theatre there are also many facilities, such as coffee shops, snack bars and restrooms, as well as access ways for the people with disabilities.
Americus is a wonderful place where you can spend your weekend or your holiday with your family or friends. Do not miss out on the wonderful attractions in Americus.
