Franklin D. Roosevelt first came to Warm Springs, GA in 1924 hoping to find a cure in the naturally warm waters there for the polio that had struck him. President Roosevelt loved the area so much that he spent most of the time during his presidency there. The natural water gave FDR relief from his illness.
The house he built and lived in is called the “Little White House”. It is preserved just as it was when he lived there. Adjacent to the house, the FDR museum displays memorabilia collected in honor of this great US President and world statesman. The museum also presents a brief film of historic footage of FDR and his contemporaries documenting their activities in Warm Springs. Come see why FDR thought this was and is a truly wonderful place to visit.
While you are visiting Atlanta and our surrounding areas, we offer day and overnight trips to Warm Springs in combination with Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain, GA. This area is a beautiful place and you will feel the nostalgia and tranquility of small town life in Georgia. You will also see the splendor of nature at Callaway Gardens. But, most importantly, you will experience the charm and friendliness of true Southern hospitality. It is with no doubt a wonderful place to visit while you are in the Atlanta area and one of our personal favorites. |