Warm Springs
Warm Springs, Georgia
706.655.9096
www.warmspringsga.com

Visit Warm Springs, Georgia, known for its therapeutic, warms waters. In 1924, president Franklin Delano Roosevelt used the naturally heated springs as treatment for his polio-related paralysis. The Springs maintain a constant 80-degree temperature year round, and today, visitors can tour the Warm Springs Complex. At the Complex, tourists will have an opportunity to touch the water and learn about its long history of serving mankind. For more information on Warm Springs Complex tours, call 706.655.5870. When Roosevelt first visited Warm Springs, he loved the area so much he built a home — The Little White House. It was in this house that Roosevelt relaxed, socialized and ultimately died. Today the house is exactly the same as it was the day he died. Tours of the home are available almost daily. For more information on the Little White House Tour, call 706.655.5870. Warm Springs is also known for its amazing array of specialty shops. With more than 60 unique businesses, visitors can browse for antiques, collectibles, and crafts that can’t be found anywhere else. The town itself consists of amazingly restored, historic buildings, hotels and restaurants. While you are in the area, don’t forget to take a drive over the Red Oak Creek Covered Bridge, which was built in the 1840s and is 253 feet long. Outdoor enthusiast will love the close proximity of the FDR National Park, which boasts nearly 40 miles of walking trails, unusual rock outcroppings, waterfalls and spectacular views. For more information on the FDR State Park, call 706.663.4858.