After being established as the county seat of Coweta County in 1828, the city of Newnan, Georgia became a prosperous town. Due to the number of doctors and hospitals in the city, Newnan was mostly untouched during the Civil War. As a result, the city has many beautiful examples of antebellum architecture.
While Newnan has deep roots in the antebellum South and slavery, it is one of the few cities in Georgia to feature a museum that focuses on African American history. The Coweta County African American Heritage Museum and Research Center is located on Farmer Street, next to an unmarked slave cemetery. Newnan is also home to the first Black library in the county, the Sara Fisher Brown Library. It was built in the 1950s and has since been converted into the Community Action for Improvement Center.
Newnan is also the site of the trial of John Wallace, a wealthy landowner who was the first white man to be convicted by the testimony of a Black person. The witnesses were two fieldhands who were forced to help burn the body of the victim. The novel, "Murder in Coweta County," describes the events in detail, and a movie was released starring Johnny Cash, Andy Griffith, and June Carter.
Newnan has a population of over 42,000 people. This city, just 40 miles from Atlanta, has a wonderful blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities. While the greater metropolis features excellent museums, live events, and amusement parks, the Chattahoochee and Oconee National Forests make it easy to get away in a hurry.
Creepy Carny Festival of Fun – This Newnan festival takes place during the first week of October. This family-friendly event includes local vendors, food trucks, street performers, and magic shows.
Oktoberfest – Every October, the city of Newnan convenes on Main Street to celebrate all things German. Enjoy local craft beers, bratwurst, and live music while local vendors and performers create a magical weekend.
Holiday Sip and See – This event takes place every November in downtown Newnan to kick off the holiday festivities. Local artisans, food trucks, and vendors create a market all day and night to get you in the holiday spirit.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border of Tennessee and North Carolina, three hours and 35 minutes northeast of Newnan. This beautiful, mountainous park features miles of hiking trails through pristine forests and fantastic fishing opportunities. Hike up to Clingmans Dome for dramatic views of the park from the observation deck over 6,000 feet in the air. When you're finished for the day, drive over to Cherokee, North Carolina, and live it up at Harrah’s Casino.
Congaree National Park is just outside of Columbia, South Carolina. This park, which is four hours and five minutes northeast of Newnan, features an eclectic collection of ecosystems including wooded forests, swamps, and grasslands. Congaree is home to some of the tallest trees on the East Coast, beneath which bears, deer, and other wildlife roam. Set out on the Boardwalk Loop trail for a wheelchair-accessible path around the swamp, or take the 10-mile River Trail out to the gorgeous Congaree River.
Eight hours and 55 minutes northeast of Newnan, Shenandoah National Park spreads up and over the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia. Miles of hiking and biking trails lead to beautiful waterfalls, ancient caves, and serene streams. Just outside the park is the city of Harrisonburg, one of the most diverse small cities in the country.Â
Chattahoochee Bend State Park is an almost 3,000-acre state park 20 minutes northwest of Newnan. This park features the winding Chattahoochee River as it flows past serene woodlands and river banks. Hiking, biking, and fishing are popular activities in the park. There is plenty of wildlife, including bears, bobcats, and white-tailed deer.
An hour and 15 minutes north of Newnan is Red Top Mountain State Park, a 1,700-acre state park on the banks of the 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. The park includes a bike trail that winds out onto a peninsula for great views of the lake. Enjoy hiking, biking, swimming, and fishing at this gorgeous state park.
High Falls State Park, an hour and 15 minutes southeast of Newnan, sits on the site of a once-prosperous industrial town. You can see the relics of this now ghost town throughout the park. High Falls is the largest waterfall in mid-Georgia and flows into a 650-acre lake.
Centennial Park in Atlanta is a large urban park in the heart of the city. Highlighted by towering fountains, picnic areas, and playgrounds, the park is set against the Atlanta skyline. There are street vendors, restaurants, and bars within a stone's throw of the park.
Brown's Mill Battlefield Park is a 100-acre park, 10 minutes southwest of Newnan, that honors the memory of fallen confederate and union soldiers during the Brown’s Mill battle of 1864. The park has plenty of walking trails, displays, and exhibits of Civil War history.
The McRitchie-Hollis Museum in Newnan is a 1937 Neoclassical-style house. It has been preserved since 1987. The house is filled with mid-century antiques, exhibits, and displays focusing on life in Georgia during the 20th century.
Scenic Mountain RV Park is conveniently located off Highway 441 between Atlanta and Athens, two hours and 20 minutes southeast of Newnan. This 112-acre campground includes paved pull-in sites with fire pits, and there also is a clubhouse and six different fishing ponds.
Atlanta South RV Resort is located near Atlanta, Six Flags Theme Park, and The Carter Presidential Center, an hour northeast of Newnan. The amenities include a pool, playground, and clubhouse. There is also a beautiful pavilion for picnicking.
Sweetwater Creek RV Reserve is located just off Interstate 78 in Central Georgia, 55 minutes northeast of Newnan. The park offers full hookups, showers, and Wi-Fi. There are hiking trails and a lake for fishing, swimming, and boating. The grounds are shaded by trees and kept very clean.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Newnan, GA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Newnan?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Newnan from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Newnan?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
