Picnics are a great Americana Summer tradition and this month we’re featuring four of our favorite picnic spots in and around Forsyth!
Courthouse Lawn
Pack your basket and head to the lawn of the Historic Monroe County Courthouse for a great picnic spot located right in the middle of downtown Forsyth. Visit Monroe County Courthouse
BONUS: Grits Cafe (right on the square next to the courthouse) now offers full picnic spreads for the whole family! Choose between Chicken Salad, Egg Salad, or Pimento Cheese.
High Falls State Park
Bring the family and enjoy a picnic near the tallest cascading waterfall south of Atlanta! If you’re up for it, there are three great hiking trails to choose from too. Visit High Falls State Park
Country Club Park
Looking for a picnic spot where the kids and pups can burn off some energy? Head on over to Country Club Park and snag a table under the pavilion by the playground and bark park! Visit Country Club Park
Juliette Dam & Park
Nestled behind Juliette‘s famous Whistle Stop Cafe on the bank of the Ocmulgee River is a park with picnic tables and a great spot to fish or enjoy an afternoon snooze. Visit Juliette Dam & Park
More Americana Summer Inspiration
An Americana summer in Forsyth is all about the simple joys that make this season unforgettable. This year, as we celebrate 250 years of America and welcome visitors into Atlanta for the World Cup, those classic summer moments feel even more special. It’s lazy afternoons on picnic blankets, fireflies flickering in the warm evening air, and sticky fingers from melting ice cream. It’s wandering scenic trails, discovering hidden waterfalls, casting a line in a quiet lake, or sharing a hometown meal with family and friends. An Americana summer means slowing down, savoring each moment and creating memories that last a lifetime. Come explore with us all the ways you can experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of summer in Forsyth.