Forsyth is a city in Monroe County, Georgia and is part of the Macon Metropolitan Statistical Area. One of the town’s most visited attractions, the Forsyth Commercial Historic District, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a tourist attraction. It includes the Monroe County Courthouse, a historic county courthouse in the Courthouse Square that was constructed in 1825. The surrounding area includes several examples of 19th century architecture. Forsyth is also home to the Confederate Cemetery, final resting place of 299 soldiers, and Tift College, which started out as private liberal arts women's college located in Forsyth, Georgia. Outdoor enthusiasts have great opportunities for camping, fishing, boating, hiking, hunting, and picnicking at Rum Creek Wildlife Management Area, a 5,739 acre area located in central Georgia, just an hour's drive south of the capital city of Atlanta.
The management area surrounds Lake Juliette, a 3,600 acre reservoir that provides a refuge area for wintering waterfowl. The most common species of ducks found on the lake include ring-necked ducks, teal, and mallards. Canada geese also can be found feeding on open points scattered around the lake. If you return to Forsyth the second weekend in March, you can be on hand for the annual Forsythia Festival on the Courthouse Square, featuring some of the finest artisans and craftsmen, live entertainment and children's and youth activities. No matter where you go in this outstanding city, you’ll have a convenient location to rest and recharge when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Forsyth, GA. Book a room online now!