Take a trip back in time to 16th century England and relive the renaissance era at the Georgia Renaissance Festival. The festival has been a Georgia tradition since 1985, and features a variety of shows with jugglers, musicians, storytelling and jousting - all performed by characters of the royal court. Feel free to dress up for this event and feast like Knights of the Round Table while you shop over 150 artisan booths. With rides, games, and a petting zoo, the Georgia Renaissance Festival provides high-quality entertainment for all patrons.
Experience some of the greatest stories ever told at Shakespeare Tavern. This theater company hosts productions of William Shakespeare's best works, and a few other classics in between. If you're a fan of classic literature, you can't miss a performance of stories like Macbeth, The Merchant of Venice, As You Like It, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, or Geoffrey Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales.
Spend some time laughing out loud at the Laughing Skull Lounge, which features up-and-coming comedians and a few favorite stand-up artists as well. Margaret Cho, Christopher Titus, and Gary Gulman have all performed at the event. Get ready for knee-slapping, hilarious entertainment at this comedy lounge.
You haven't really experienced Southern history until you've toured a genuine plantation home. Journey back through time as you walk through the Archibald Smith Plantation Home. This historic home was built in 1845 and has been preserved over 150 years through the test of time. Exhibits in the home include a feature on the Smith family and their role during the Civil War.