17,000 Years of Continuous Human Habitation! Welcome to Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park. This park is a memorial to the relationship …
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Oct 30, 2024
I honestly wasn't expecting this to be as interesting or as large as it was. They had a great visitor center with displays and artifacts to look at. The employees in the visitor center were friendly … Full review by Voyage54672979166
Aug 13, 2024
Great place to explore. Lots of information on the history of the area. Enjoyed walking around the mounds etc. Worth stopping to visit. Full review by TTG2kids
Jun 5, 2024
We spent an hour visiting all the mounds and visitor center. The history and information around the parks was very informative but overall there isn't a lot to see - most of the mounds are not that … Full review by Trisha K
This time of year you'll be "beating the heat," so you could easily and comfortably invest a couple of hours. I read everything I pass, so it took us between two and three hours. Hope …
This time of year you'll be "beating the heat," so you could easily and comfortably invest a couple of hours. I read everything I pass, so it took us between two and three hours. Hope that helps you plan. Enjoy!
Can a handicapped person visit the ocmulgee mounds? How much walking is involved in a tour?
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The sidewalk from the parking lot to the lodge is flat concrete, but there is a gradual slope down and up again. The entrance to the lodge is very narrow, so I don't know if a wheelchair …
The sidewalk from the parking lot to the lodge is flat concrete, but there is a gradual slope down and up again. The entrance to the lodge is very narrow, so I don't know if a wheelchair could fit inside. The remainder of the trails are dirt and grass. There is also a boardwalk through wetlands, but I don't recall if they have any stairs. But, all of the mounds can be viewed from the road and parking areas and there are interpretive signs adjacent to the lot. The visitor center is very good and is accessible. I recommend a visit even if you can't get to the top of the mounds. You'll miss some good views, but that's all. Call ahead if you are interested. The park rangers were very helpful and should be able to answer any more questions.
I see no reason why it wouldn't be open the day after Thanksgiving. There is nothing on their website about it being closed. It is basically free unless there are special events.
Except for special events sponsored by the Ocmulgee National Monument Association no fees are charged to enter and visit Ocmulgee National Monument. Since my review was …
Except for special events sponsored by the Ocmulgee National Monument Association no fees are charged to enter and visit Ocmulgee National Monument. Since my review was focused on the Spring Lantern Light Tours of the Ocmulgee Monument, I do want to express that there is a fee for this particular special event. The spring Lantern light Tours (March) an event fee of $5.00 is charged for anyone 13 years and older. This event is a very excellent event and is certainly worth the cost of $5 to be able to participate in this walking tour by lantern light led by a park ranger as he narrates and tells stories about the monument and the history of the mounds. The other very special event held at Ocmulgee National Monument that is very excellent is the Ocmulgee Indian Celebration. The Ocmulgee Indian Celebration (held on the third weekend in September) event fee is $6.00 for 13 &up, 6-12 $3.00, 5 &under are free and active military with I.D. $3.00. Again this event is a great one if you are a history buff.
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