John's Guidebook
Food scene
Corner Cafe is one of our favorite places to eat in Griffin. They have a vast menu and daily specials. I’ve never had anything from there I didn’t like.
7 locals recommend
The Corner Cafe
101 N Hill StCorner Cafe is one of our favorite places to eat in Griffin. They have a vast menu and daily specials. I’ve never had anything from there I didn’t like.
Slices Pizzeria Griffin
136 W Solomon StBest pizza in town
Craving some great southern cuisine? Look no further than Tim’s. It’s a small buffet style restaurant. Call ahead to see if there’s a wait. They have a take out option as well.
Tim's Country Cookin
1309 West Taylor StreetCraving some great southern cuisine? Look no further than Tim’s. It’s a small buffet style restaurant. Call ahead to see if there’s a wait. They have a take out option as well.
Want a restaurant with a little class? J henry’s is a great place for a steak or seafood dish. They also have a well stocked wine and liquor selection complete with rare bourbons.
J. Henry's Restaurant
110 W College StWant a restaurant with a little class? J henry’s is a great place for a steak or seafood dish. They also have a well stocked wine and liquor selection complete with rare bourbons.
It’s a little bit of a drive, but if you want to visit Indian Springs Park and walk the beautiful trails along the small lake, it’s worth the trip. This restaurant has outstanding food, and you can’t beat the atmosphere. Only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
7 locals recommend
Yahola Creek Restaurant
1834 GA-42It’s a little bit of a drive, but if you want to visit Indian Springs Park and walk the beautiful trails along the small lake, it’s worth the trip. This restaurant has outstanding food, and you can’t beat the atmosphere. Only open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Sightseeing
Check out our vibrant downtown! There is ample shopping, great eats, and lots of history in downtown Griffin. Every second Saturday there is a large event downtown.
Downtown
Check out our vibrant downtown! There is ample shopping, great eats, and lots of history in downtown Griffin. Every second Saturday there is a large event downtown.
Great place for nature views and wonderful sunsets. This park features Flint River access with a rocky beach. Medium current in the middle of the river and a rocky bed. Swim shoes or sandals are recommended if you want to go for a swim.
8 locals recommend
Sprewell Bluff Park
700 Sprewell Bluff RoadGreat place for nature views and wonderful sunsets. This park features Flint River access with a rocky beach. Medium current in the middle of the river and a rocky bed. Swim shoes or sandals are recommended if you want to go for a swim.
One of our favorite places to go. Beautiful scenery and a light hike gets you to the top of this granite mountain. There are numerous hiking trails around it as well.
63 locals recommend
Arabia Mountain
One of our favorite places to go. Beautiful scenery and a light hike gets you to the top of this granite mountain. There are numerous hiking trails around it as well.
A small creek and lake are on this site as well as ample hiking and camp sites. Spend the afternoon here admiring the scenery and grab dinner at Yahola Creek Restaurant.
27 locals recommend
Indian Springs State Park
678 Lake Clark RdA small creek and lake are on this site as well as ample hiking and camp sites. Spend the afternoon here admiring the scenery and grab dinner at Yahola Creek Restaurant.
Neighborhoods
McDonough
Check out downtown McDonough for other great food and drink options.
Park
Wyomia Tyus Olympic Park
1301 Cowan RdThis is a great little park for the kids or just relax at one of the picnic tables. It’s directly across the street from the house.
Third Ward Park
664-684 Bieze StreetThis is a great little park for the kids or just relax at one of the picnic tables. It’s directly across the street from the house.