Vidalia, Georgia's Best Attractions

Vidalia, known as the "Sweet Onion City", is a small town in southeast Georgia. Although famous for its Vidalia onions, other crops such as pecans and tobacco contribute to the agricultural industry that sustains Vidalia, Georgia. If you're looking for something to do, consider visiting the Peach Orchard Plantation, Quail Preserves, or the Cotton Patch Inn, or stop by Vidalia's historic downtown shops and restaurants. Don't miss these attractions that are sure to become family favorites:

RIVER EXCURSIONS
Enjoy kayaking, fishing, or canoeing on the serene and picturesque Altamaha, Ohoopee, Ocmulgee or Oconee Rivers, which are pristine class-1 flatwaters sure to take you away from the hustle and bustle of city living. To schedule a river excursion, be sure to contact 3RE (3 Rivers Expedition), which will provide you and your family with rentals, guided tours and everything else you need for a day on the river.

3 Rivers Expedition
Highway #341 |
Hazlehurst, GA | 31539
912-379-1371

FARM TOURS
Seasonal tours of Vidalia Onion farms are available for the whole family. See how the onion goes from the farm to the supermarket. Stanley Farms, the original and largest Vidalia onion farm, offers tours of its facilities, which produce Vidalia onion rings, frozen onions and even relishes, salsas and dressings.

Stanley Farms
3309 East 1^st Street
Vidalia, GA 30474
912-526-3575
877-956-6466
http://vidaliavalley.com/

VIDALIA ONION FESTIVAL
Each spring, Vidalia celebrates the harvest of Georgia's Official State Vegetable, the Vidalia Sweet Onion. For the past 32 years, the Vidalia Onion Festival has offered the entire family fun-filled events. Activities include an air show, arts and crafts, live entertainment, and food of all kinds.

Vidalia Onion Festival
912-538-8687
http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com/

BUCKHORN CREEK RANCH
Buckhorn Creek Ranch is a 250-acre wildlife preserve and exotic animal farm that is home to Blackbuck Antelope, Asian Sika and Fallow deer, elk, wild boar, Arabian and miniature horses, Watusi cattle, a llama, and the only camel in southeast Georgia. Domestic animals are also on hand at the petting farm. Buckhorn Creek Ranch is also free of commercialization so you'll enjoy a natural setting for free-range chicken and egg production, sawmilling and ancient weapon making.

Buckhorn Creek Ranch
GA Hwy 135
Vidalia, GA 30474
912-583-2737
http://www.buckhorncreekranch.net/

RESOURCES:
http://vidaliavalley.com/
http://www.vidaliaonionfestival.com/
http://www.buckhorncreekranch.net/

REFERENCES:
http://www.vidaliaarea.com/
http://vidalia.georgia.gov/05/home/0,2230,8480204,00.html;jsessionid=0F4B4E643B441A107F3C657B098D2592
http://www.exploregeorgia.org/Listing/Overview/401000/Stanley-and-Vidalia-Valley-Farm-Tours