Thomson: The Camellia City of the South
Thomson, GA, originally called Slashes, is lovingly nicknamed “The Camellia City of the South” after the thousands of lovely camellia plants that thrive throughout the city. The city is scenic and peaceful with a pleasant mix of nature, arts and culture. Located minutes away from Augusta, and over an hour’s drive away from Athens and Atlanta, Thomson can be accessed via the Augusta Regional Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Thomson, Georgia is home to the Belle Meade Hunt which is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of November. A traditional fox hunt that is held with circumstance and pomp, tourists flock the city for the event on November. May is also a busy month in Thomson with the annual Blind Willie McTell Blues Festival. When visiting the city for these events, make sure you book Thomson, GA hotels months in advance to get the best deals.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Thomson, GA is home to Mistletoe State Park, one of Georgia’s beautiful state parks and is the site of some of the best bass fishing and water sports activities in the state. Comedy fans will want to check out the Laurel and Hardy Museum, the only museum in the United States that pays homage to the great comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. Loosen up and relax in the top lodging options in the area such as Comfort Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn Thomson, and White Columns Inn, before heading out to Hitchcock Woods, which is a beautiful urban forest, one of the largest in the country, and is home to hundreds and even thousands of local fauna and flora.