Americus

Americus was founded in 1832 and most likely named after the mapmaker Amerigo Vespucci.  During the Civil War, Americus cared for wounded Confederate soldiers in three hospitals. Americus was one of the first cities in Georgia to begin using electric street cars and, at one point, was the eighth largest city in Georgia.  When you visit Americus you can see the beautiful Victorian commercial architecture popular in the 1880's and relish in their southern hospitality.
Favorite Restaurants
Americus Attractions
Bed & Breakfasts

Kings Inn
1007 US Hwy 19N
Americus, GA 31709
#(229) 924-3525
Famous for its breakfast, Kings Inn serves meals family style.

The Station
222 W. Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
#(229) 931-5398
The lunch menu features salads, sandwiches, and pasta, while the dinner menu features a variety of entrees including steak, seafood, and chicken.

The Varsity
716 Felder Street
Americus, GA 31709
#(229) 924-2461
Home-made cooking that features catfish, shrimp and steak.  Breakfast is served everyday, all day, except on Friday nights.

Americus Welcome Center
125 West Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
#(229) 928-6059

Habitat for Humanity International Tour Center and Museum
419 West Church Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone # (229) 924-6935, ext.2338
Open: Tours start at 8, 10, 1, and 3 on Monday-Friday, and at 10 and 1 on Saturday.  (Closed Holidays)
Admission: Free
Take a tour of the international headquarters of Habitat for Humanity.  Tours include a visit to the International Village, which has examples of housing used around the world.  The visitor center and museum has displays that show the history and achievements of the organization.

Andersonville National Historic Site
496 Cemetery Road
Americus, Georgia 31711
#(229) 924-0343
This park serves as a memorial to all American prisoners of war throughout the nation's history.

1906 Pathway Inn

Americus Garden Inn Bed & Breakfast

The Windsor Hotel