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to the historic and quaint town
of Plains, home of President
Jimmy Carter, for the lighting of
the Christmas tree. While riding
back to Americus, Santa Claus
himself will make his way through
the old-fashioned railroad car.
COVID-19 protocols are firmly in
place, including spaced seating.
Reservations are required for these
special trips.
While in Americus, enjoy a
self-guided historic driving tour
of 47 homes ranging in style from
Victorian to Antebellum. Stay at the
Historic Windsor Hotel, which is
decked out in holiday finery. Built in
1892 to attract winter visitors from
the north, the Windsor is a 53-room,
five-story Victorian masterpiece
architecturally designed with tower
and turret, balconies and a three-
story open atrium lobby.
Dec. 4, 5, 12, 18 and 19.
VisitAmericusGa.com
MANATEE FESTIVAL
Each winter, manatees take
center stage at Blue Spring State
Park, home of the largest spring on
the river. The park in Orange City,
Florida, is a designated manatee
refuge and from mid-November
through March, hundreds of
them can be viewed from atop
its spring overlook. The spring
waters are closed to swimming and
other water activities during this
season, giving the beautiful marine
mammals full access to relax and
recharge for the winter.
The Manatee Festival is
scheduled for Jan. 23-24, 2021,
and is highlighted by two days of
entertainment including music,
children's activities and more than
100 arts and crafts booths. Shuttles
run to Blue Spring State Park for
manatee viewing.
TheManateeFestival.com
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