Juliette Things to Do Tips by doug48

jarrell plantation historic site

the jarrell plantation historic site is located ten miles south of juliette on US 23. the jarrell plantation was established by john fitz jarrell in 1847. the jarrell plantation is considered one of the best preserved middle class plantations in the southern u.s. prior to the civil war the plantation grew cotton and was farmed by the jarrell family and 39 slaves. in 1884 dick jarrell added a sawmill, sugar cane press, and a grist mill. in 1974 the jarrell family donated the site to the state of georgia. see my travelogue for pictures of the plantation's historic buildings. for those interested in history and southern culture the jarrell plantation historic site is a very interesting place to visit in central georgia. note: only open thursday-saturday.

Address: 15 jarrell plantation road.

Directions: located between macon and juliette off of US 23.

Phone: 478-986-5172

Website: http://gastateparks.org/jarrell

juliette railroad depot

the juliette railroad depot is one of several historic buildings in juliette. downtown juliette has a couple of restaurants and several gift and antique stores. juliette is a interesting place to visit in central georgia. see my juliette travelogue for pictures of juliette's historic buildings.

Address: juliette road.

Directions: ten miles east of forsyth georgia.

Website: http://www.juliettega.com/

whistle stop cafe

the main attraction of juliette is the whistle stop cafe. the cafe was originally a general store built in 1927 and was used as the location of the whistle stop cafe in the film "fried green tomatoes". after the production of the movie the general store was reopened as a cafe. this touristy restaurant serves southern cuisine and of course fried green tomatoes.

Address: juliette road

Directions: ten miles east of forsyth georgia on juliette road.

Phone: 478-992-8886

Website: http://www.thewhistlestopcafe.com/