Although once the temporary capital of Georgia, the city is the self-declared Watermelon Capital of the World. In fact, if you go in July you’ll have the opportunity to attend their annual Watermelon Festival complete with a parade and, of course, plenty of watermelon! You’ll still be able to get a taste of Cordele’s luscious fruit outside of July and learn about the city’s military history at Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. Pack a picnic and enjoy your meal with relaxing waterfront views at Lake Blackshear. You may even catch the National Bass Fishing Tournament while you’re there! Enjoy the sunrise or sunset by the lake then walk through neighborhoods lined with Victorian and Federal-style homes. You can take in more beautiful views after climbing aboard the 1949 vintage cars of the Savannah, Americus and Montgomery Shortline Excursion Train, which travels through southwest Georgia. In fact, Lake Blackshear is one of the train’s stops as is the Georgia Veterans State Park. It also stops at the Georgia Rural Telephone Museum in the city of Leslie and is home to the largest collection of antique telephones and telephone memorabilia in the world.
Find hospitable South Georgian small town charm at Cordele. Hotels in this city offer everything you need to enjoy Cordele’s old-town environment. When you book with Choice Hotels in Cordele, you can enjoy affordable rates and make unforgettable memories in this small town. Book online now!