The Downtown Welcome Center is your place to begin your stay in Douglasville. The Welcome Center is staffed by friendly tourism professionals who are knowledgeable about Douglasville and the metro Atlanta area. These charming folks can help you plan your stay and direct you to the little-known places around town that will delight you and make your visit a pleasure.

The Downtown Welcome Center offers a variety of services to groups and individuals. Drop by or call for more details and assistance in planning your trip and when you visit.

Historic Downtown Douglasville — "The Walking City"

You’re invited to explore Historic Downtown Douglasville, a vibrant community, full of life and charm with many treasures awaiting you. Lying just a few miles west of downtown Atlanta, Douglasville is nestled between the Norfolk-Southern railway tracks and Interstate 20 and is home to about 20,000 people.

The heart of Douglasville is the historic downtown, featuring O'Neal Plaza, with its cheerful brick fountain, a perfect starting point for your walking tour of the historic district. You'll find Historic Douglasville to be the "walking city," a place you can shop, relax, do business, and dine, all within a few minutes from your accommodations.

Whether you stroll down Broad Street, or up the road to the historic courthouse, you'll delight in the offerings of the many quaint shops along the way.

Walk around the corner and visit the popular Downtown Conference Center, a newly renovated grain warehouse from the past. A few minutes walk brings you to the residential portion of historic downtown, with its delightful mix of architectural styles.

Historic Sites

A turn-of-the-century railroad town, Douglasville has a central business district parallel to the railroad tracks that is mostly made up of one- and two-story brick commercial structures and some lofts. Varying styles of architecture in the residential district tell the story of Historic Downtown Douglasville and its development over the years as the railroad brought in visitors and businesspeople. Wonderful examples of Victorian, Queen Anne, Craftsman, Colonial Revival, Romanesque, Italianate, Beaux Arts Classicism and Tudor Revival styles can still be viewed from outside and enjoyed today during your self-guided walking tour of our city. 

In Among the residential buildings, the Roberts/Mosley House at 8652 Campbellton Street is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This late-Victorian style (1901) house currently is the home of the Douglasville/Douglas County Cultural Arts Council. One of the most striking buildings in the downtown historic district is the “Old” Douglas County Courthouse, completed in 1956. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is one of just four buildings still standing in the United States that was designed in the international style of the 1950’s. North Georgia marble, glazed brick and polished granite give the building its distinctive look.

Entertainment

Historic Downtown Douglasville offers the perfect setting for special events, performances and holiday celebrations, whether you’re a visitor or a long-time resident. Spring brings the Olde Towne, Whole Towne Garage Sale in April, followed by a variety of entertaining Concert on the Plaza in May. Then get ready for the Taste of Douglasville, featuring many fine restaurants and cuisines. The hot Georgia summer brings more than sweet days of sunny weather. In June, Flag Day on O’Neal Plaza starts the mid-year season off with a patriotic flavor, followed closely in July by one of the best Independence Day parades and fireworks shows in the area. 

In In the fall, enjoy the cool days and concerts and plays on O’Neal Plaza, the Halloween Moonlight Run, and the Cultural Arts Center Chili Cook-off. 

In The holiday season brings one of the largest downtown events, the Candlelight Tour of Homes and the Old Fashion Holiday celebration.

Arts and Culture

Historic Douglasville supports the arts in many ways, including welcoming to the community The Douglasville School of Art. The School educates the community on the importance of art in our society, and offers classes for adults and children.

In providing a showcase for the creative arts, the Cultural Arts Center of Douglasville/Douglas County is housed in a lovely 19th century home which features Greek architecture.