Explore McDonough, GA
McDonough offers a quieter side of Henry County where open spaces, scenic backroads, and local gems invite visitors to slow down and explore. Rooted in rural character yet conveniently close to shopping, dining, and major attractions, these communities blend natural beauty with everyday authenticity. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure, family-friendly escapes, or a peaceful place to unplug, McDonough is where wide-open charm and easygoing exploration come together.
Photo: Southern Belle Farm
Fun Fact: Henry County/McDonough is sometimes called the “Mother of Counties” as its original land area stretched from near Indian Springs (present-day Indian Springs State Park) in the south to the Chattahoochee River near Sandy Springs in the north. Within a year of its creation, Henry County/McDonough was broken up to form all or parts of 8 different counties.
Points of Interest:
Heritage Park Veterans Museum
, Southern Belle Farm
, Peachtree Peddlers Antique Mall & Flea Market
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Feature Attractions
Heritage Park Veterans Museum
Honor the service and sacrifice of America's veterans at the Heritage Park Veterans Museum in McDonough. Through...
Southern Belle Farm
Experience Georgia's agricultural heritage at Southern Belle Farm, a family-owned, 330-acre working farm that has welcomed visitors...
Starlite Family Fun Center of McDonough
From roller skating and laser tag to arcade games and indoor play, Starlite Family Fun Center is...
Heritage, Harvests, and Hidden Gems
The unincorporated areas of McDonough are packed with experiences that celebrate history, family fun, shopping, and seriously good food. History enthusiasts will want to begin at the Heritage Park Veterans Museum, where guided tours are led by veterans who bring personal insight to the museum’s extensive collection. Spanning World War I to the present day, exhibits include military vehicles, uniforms, memorabilia, and powerful stories tied to the individuals who once owned them. Before leaving the park, visitors can reflect at the Veterans Wall of Honor, a meaningful tribute that completes the experience.
Seasonal fun shines at Southern Belle Farm, a beloved destination that changes with the calendar. Spring welcomes visits to Belle’s Barn, where families can meet chicks, goats, cows, and other farm animals. Summer brings U-pick strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and peaches, while fall is filled with corn mazes, pumpkin picking, and hayrides. During the winter season, the farm transforms into a holiday wonderland complete with Santa visits, homemade cookies, and festive carols in the air.
Families and thrill-seekers alike will find plenty of ways to play nearby. Kids can burn off energy—and adults can relive their childhood—at Starlite Family Fun Center, while indoor adventures continue at Urban Air Adventure Park with laser tag competitions and Sky Zone with wall-to-wall trampolines. Outdoor enthusiasts can gear up with Atlanta Trek, where visitors can get mountain bikes and set out to explore Henry County’s trails and terrain.
Shopping in unincorporated McDonough ranges from stylish to delightfully eclectic. Bargain hunters can spend hours browsing Peachtree Peddlers Antique Mall & Flea Market, the largest indoor flea market in the heart of Georgia with more than 85,000 square feet of deals. Just down the road, Pings & Dings offers even more discounted treasures with a constantly changing selection.
McDonough’s food scene is equally diverse and satisfying. The area is home to The Original Shane’s Rib Shack and Sweet Auburn BBQ, the latter named one of Georgia’s top 20 barbecue restaurants. Visitors can also discover local favorites like The Lazy Llama and McDoughnuts for breakfast, explore international flavors at K-Pop BBQ and El Jalisco, or grab a slice at pizza favorites DaVinci’s NY Style Pizza and 15th Street Pizza & Pub.
From meaningful history and seasonal farm fun to shopping sprees and memorable meals, unincorporated McDonough offers something for every kind of traveler. For help planning your stay in McDonough, contact the Visit Henry team and someone will reach out to you shortly.
Getting There:
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites
110 Daniels DR. Hwy. 138 West, Stockbridge, GA
America’s Best Value Inn & Suites accommodates every budget visiting Stockbridge, Georgia. It boasts convenient...
Candlewood Suites
136 Highway 81 West, McDonough, GA
When traveling for business or taking a long trip, it’s important to have access to...
Comfort Suites
4699 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
Guests come to Henry County for a number of reasons, but they choose to stay...
Country Inn & Suites
115 East Greenwood Rd., McDonough, GA
With its charming décor and convenient amenities, this McDonough, GA hotel provides everything you need...
Courtyard by Marriott – Atlanta/McDonough
115 Mill Road, McDonough, GA
The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in McDonough is the perfect pit stop on the way...
Days Inn by Wyndham
945 Hwy. 155 South, McDonough, GA
If you’re headed to Henry County, add the Days Inn to your trip planner. The...
Executive Inn
4854 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
Whether you’re just passing through southern Henry County or you’re planning an extended trip, book...
Fairbridge Inn & Suites – McDonough
1311 Hwy 20, McDonough, GA, United States
At Fairbridge Inn & Suites, you can easily explore all that Henry County has to...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta McDonough
30 Mill Road, McDonough, GA
Prepare for your next trip to Henry County by reserving a room at the Fairfield...
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta Stockbridge
825 Highway 138, Stockbridge, GA
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Fairfield Inn and Suites Locust Grove
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Locust Grove I-75 South, 690 Market Place Boulevard, Locust Grove, GA, USA
Fairfield Inn and Suites Locust Grove is located in a sweet spot next to eateries...
Hampton Inn Locust Grove
345 Tanger Blvd. , Locust Grove, GA
Conveniently located next to Tanger Outlets in Locust Grove and just half a mile from...
Holiday Inn & Suites Stockbridge
638 Hwy 138 West, Stockbridge, GA
The Holiday Inn & Suites in Stockbridge, GA is just miles away from I-75 and...
Holiday Inn Express & Suites– Locust Grove
4832 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
Planning a visit to Henry County? Stay at the Holiday Inn Express in Locust Grove,...
Home2 Suites by Hilton
60 Mill Road, McDonough, GA
Find your home away from home south of Atlanta at the Home2 Suites by Hilton....
La Quinta Inn & Suites
100 Mill Road, McDonough, Georgia
Located just off I-75, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham McDonough offers restful accommodations...
Microtel Inn & Suites
195 Country Club Dr., Stockbridge, GA
The Microtel Inn & Suites has single rooms, double rooms and suites available in Stockbridge,...
Quality Inn – Stockbridge
100 N Park Ct, Stockbridge, GA, United States
Situated just off I-75 at exit 224 near Piedmont Henry Hospital, Quality Inn offers budget-friendly...
Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center
930 Hwy. 155 South, McDonough, GA
The Quality Inn & Suites Conference Center is conveniently located off Interstate 75, just 25...
Ramada by Wyndham Locust Grove
197 Stanley K. Tanger Blvd., Locust Grove, GA
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Red Roof Inn Atlanta Southeast – Stockbridge
637 Hwy. 138 West, Stockbridge, GA
The Red Roof Inn is located in Stockbridge, GA just off exit 228 on I-75....
Red Roof Inn – Locust Grove
4840 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
At the Red Roof Inn of Locust Grove, Georgia, guests can experience comfort at a...
Scottish Inn
4679 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
With its central location and comfortable amenities, the Scottish Inn is the convenient pit stop...
Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast
112 Old Conyers Rd, Stockbridge, Georgia
Stockbridge Lakes Bed & Breakfast is a serene, lakefront retreat nestled less than 20 miles...
Sun Down Lodge
4675 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
The Sun Down Lodge is an affordable, extended-stay motel in Locust Grove, Georgia. No matter...
Super 8 – Stockbridge
1451 Hudson Bridge Road, Stockbridge, GA
Whether in the area for business or a vacation with family, travelers need a comfortable...
Super 8 Motel
4605 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA
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Travelodge by Wyndham Stockbridge Atlanta South
619 Hwy. 138 West, Stockbridge, GA
Conveniently situated just moments from Interstates 75 and 675, Travelodge Stockbridge/Atlanta South offers Stockbridge visitors...
Western Inn
1078 Bear Creek Blvd., Hampton, GA
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15th Street Pizza & Pub
2130 Jodeco Rd, McDonough, GA, United States
Known for its award-winning pizzas, local beer selection, and family-friendly atmosphere, 15th Street Pizza and...
Castillo Real Mexican Cocina & Bar
14 Old Jackson Road, McDonough, GA United States
If you’re in the mood to go meatless, Castillo Real Mexican Cocina offers a great...
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
1965 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA United States
At Cheddars, their great team is dedicated to taking care of their guests. They strive...
China Star 2
1705 Georgia 42, McDonough, GA, USA
Located on Hwy 42 in McDonough, China Star 2 has served Chinese food since 2000....
Crumbles by Nicole
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Established in 2014, Crumbles began as a small, homebased custom cookie operation. However, it quickly...
Empson’s Deli & Café
1445 Rock Quarry Rd., stockbridge, GA United States
When all you want is a good sandwich and bowl of soup, you can’t go...
Gabino’s Mexican Grill (Locust Grove)
4852 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA United States
They have the best food around and the atmosphere to match. Their recipes are authentic,...
Gezzo’s West Coast Burritos (Locust Grove)
207 Stanley K Tanger Blvd, Locust Grove, GA, United States
Gezzo’s West Coast Burritos is where your taste buds take a vacation! That’s what brother...
Gezzo’s West Coast Burritos (McDonough)
1866 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA United States
Gezzo’s owners Howard and Anita were early adopters of the food truck craze when they...
Graffiti’s Pizza – A Greek Taverna
1170 Hwy 155 South, McDonough, GA United States
Graffiti’s Pizza A Greek Taverna is locally family owned and operated restaurant offering pizzas, calzones,...
Holey Sweet Donuts
90 HWY 138 EAST SUITE B
On a trip to Henry County, the most important meal of the day can also...
I Love NY Pizza
2678 State Highway 155 South, Locust Grove, GA, USA
Try some of Locust Grove’s best dishes at independent pizzerias in the city. Find new...
Insee Thai Asian Cuisine
620 Eagle's Landing Pkwy., stockbridge, GA United States
Offering Thai cuisine with modern interpretations on classic dishes.
The Italian Oven
938 Eagles Landing Pkwy., Stockbridge, GA United States
There is something about the Italian Oven’s fresh-baked garlic bread and olive oil dipping sauce...
K&J Wings and More
4129 Hwy 42 , Locust Grove, GA United States
Casual restaurant offering chicken wings, fries, and fried rice, plus a kids’ menu.
Koji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
4936 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA United States
Koji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar offers outstanding Sushi cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff....
La Michoacana Mexican Food
114 Woolsey Rd., Hampton, GA United States
For years, Taqueria La Michoacana Mexican Food has been the premiere spot for authentic, gourmet...
Lovin’ Oven Pizzeria
3844 Hwy 42, Locust Grove, GA United States
Located in historic Locust Grove, Lovin' Oven offers a unique dining experience. Watch the trains...
Maui Wowi
1000 Tanger Dr., Locust Grove, GA United States
Casual, counter-serve restaurant offering fruit smoothies and Hawaii-grown coffee drinks.
Olympia Pizza
5537 North Henry Blvd., stockbridge, GA United States
Are pizzas, calzones and sandwiches your kind of food? If so, Olympia Pizza is a...
The Original Shane’s Rib Shack
2136 Hwy 155 N., McDonough, GA United States
Shane Thompson opened the first Shane’s in this little “shack,” and although the franchise has...
Pilgreen’s Steakhouse
1720 Lake Dow Rd., McDonough, GA United States
Casual dining overlooking Lake Dow with banquet facility for up to 300. Established in 1932...
RuChDa Wings
1465 Hudson Bridge Rd. - Suite 119, Stockbridge, GA United States
RuChDa offers made to order food at a reasonable price. Their menu offers a variety...
Rutabaga’s Café & Market
1 Cherry Street, Hampton, GA United States
What started with two friends, Tracy North and Michelle Pyrtle, and one family recipe is...
San Diego Mexican Restaurant
4959 Bill Gardner Pkwy., Locust Grove, GA United States
San Diego Mexican Restaurant is your choice for the best tacos, best quesadillas, best burritos,...
Sarah’s Country Cooking
1060 Eagles Landing Pkwy., Stockbridge, GA United States
Whether you are a Southern cooking devotee or new to the “meat and three,” be...
Serafino’s Italian Restaurant
909 Eagle's Landing Pkwy., Stockbridge, GA United States
Serafino’s Italian Restaurant, located in Stockbridge, Georgia, has been around for two decades. With a...
Southern Fusion Dining
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With their rebrand launch on March 15, 2019, Heaven Café officially became Southern Fusion Dining....
Truett’s Grill McDonough
1785 Jonesboro Rd., McDonough, GA United States
Chick-fil-A in a whole different way! A ’50s-style diner named for Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy,...
Yumi Japanese Sushi & Steakhouse
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Craving sushi in Hampton, GA? Located right on East Main St, Yumi Sushi & Steakhouse...
Cavender’s Horsetown South
4583 Bill Gardner Pkwy,Locust Grove,GA
From boots and saddles to home goods, this Western superstore offers everything for the horse...
EchoPark Speedway Gift Shop
1500 Highways 19/41 South,Hampton,GA
EchoPark Speedway (formerly Atlanta Motor Speedway)’s gift shop is shopping bliss for NASCAR and racing...
Matt’s Warehouse Deals
695 Red Oak Road,Stockbridge,GA
Matt’s Warehouse Deals is an online retailer offering unbeatable prices on a wide range of...
Peachtree Peddlers Antique Mall & Flea Market
155 Mill Road,McDonough,GA
The Largest Indoor Flea Market in the Heart of Georgia—85,000 square feet of bargains! Bus...
Pings & Dings
1700 Highway 155 S,McDonough,GA
Do you love discounts? What about huge selections of products? Well you can find both...
Southern Belle Farm Market
1658 Turner Church Road,McDonough,GA
The Farm Market offers baked goods, pre-picked berries and peaches when in season and available...
Sweetie’s Flea Market
2316 U.S. Highway 19 & 41,Hampton,GA
Georgia’s oldest outdoor flea market has the atmosphere of a county fair. Bus tours welcome....
Tanger Outlets
1000 Tanger Dr.,Locust Grove,GA
Discover a world of savings on the nation’s leading brands and designer labels, including Columbia...
Henry Arts Alliance
P.O. Box 278,,GA
Established in 1991 by Dr. Edward Bridges, the Henry Arts Alliance is a not-for-profit organization...
Red Hawk Baseball Complex
143 Henry Parkway, McDonough, GA, United States
26 Acres; 2 Mile Paved Walking/Jogging Track; (1) High School Size Baseball Field;(2) 235’ Baseball...
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