Short answer
Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site is a state historic site in Stephens County, near Toccoa. Hours: Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Admission is $5.50 for adults. Checked on its official page.
Georgia’s last stagecoach inn, near the old Unicoi Turnpike, long the home of the Jarrett family, with original furnishings and self-guided tours.
Plan it in three lines
Getting In
Admission: adults $5.50, seniors $4.25, youth $3.50. Check the list below for family and group rates.
Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.What to Do
The official page lists Inn & Plantation Buildings, Self-Guided Tours and Original Furnishings.
Leashed dogs welcome outdoorsMake It a Day
Tugaloo State Park is about 12 miles away. Coming up near here: Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen) in Helen.
6 events within 30 mi
Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site Hours
Days of the week
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
A quick view of the usual hours. Seasonal changes and holiday closures are in the list below, so read that before you drive.
- Historic Site: Saturday–Sunday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.
What It Costs
- Adults (18–61)$5.50
- Seniors (62+)$4.25
- Youth (6–17)$3.50
- Children (under 6)$1.25
Admission as listed on the official page; check it before a long drive. Group rates and annual passes are in the list below.
- Admission: Adults (18–61): $5.50; Seniors (62+): $4.25; Youth (6–17): $3.50; Children (under 6): $1.25; All rates are plus tax. Group rates available with advance notice.; Historic Site Annual Pass Available
- State historic sites charge their own per-person admission; the state park ParkPass does not cover it.
Where It Is and How to Get in Touch
- Address4339 Riverdale Road, Toccoa, GA 30577
- CountyStephens (North Georgia region)
- GPS34.60972, -83.23887 (directions in Google Maps)
- Historic Site706-886-2256
- Official pagegastateparks.org/TravelersRest
Dogs and Strollers
- DogsGeorgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- This site’s noticeLeashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.
- StrollersThe park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-886-2256) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site
Facilities the park lists: Film; Bus Parking.
Things to do: Inn & Plantation Buildings; Self-Guided Tours; Original Furnishings.
Events Coming Up Near Traveler’s Rest
State parks and historic sites
- 1Tugaloo State Parkstate park12 mi
- 2Tallulah Gorge State Parkstate park13 mi
- 3Victoria Bryant State Parkstate park22 mi
- 4Black Rock Mountain State Parkstate park23 mi
Events coming up
- 5Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen)Helen28 mi
- 6Helen Christmas Market (first weekend)Helen28 mi
- 7Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and ParadeClarkesville16 mi
- 8Victorian Christmas at Hardman FarmSautee Nacoochee26 mi
- 9Helen Christmas Market (second weekend)Helen28 mi
- 10Helen Christmas ParadeHelen28 mi
Straight-line distances from the site’s GPS point. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable. The same places are listed below.
- Nov 27Annual Lighting of the Village (Helen), Helen (about 28 miles away, free)
- Nov 28 – Nov 29Helen Christmas Market (first weekend), Helen (about 28 miles away, free)
- Dec 4Downtown Clarkesville Christmas and Parade, Clarkesville (about 16 miles away)
- Dec 4 – Dec 19Victorian Christmas at Hardman Farm, Sautee Nacoochee (about 26 miles away)
- Dec 5 – Dec 6Helen Christmas Market (second weekend), Helen (about 28 miles away, free)
- Dec 12Helen Christmas Parade, Helen (about 28 miles away, free)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby State Parks and Historic Sites
- Tugaloo State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 12 miles away
- Tallulah Gorge State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 13 miles away
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 22 miles away
- Black Rock Mountain State Park (state park, Rabun County), about 23 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia landmarks: national parks, state historic sites and National Historic Landmarks
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Traveler’s Rest State Historic Site page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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