Southern Living suggests visiting this small Georgia town known for famous tv shows, movies

Southern Living magazine has highlighted this small town in Georgia as a place you need to go to.

“Few towns find the balance between sensationalized and sleepy, yet Senoia, Georgia manages to do just that,” the magazine wrote. “What started as a railroad town was eventually made famous thanks to the silver screen. Award-winning classics such as Driving Miss Daisy and Fried Green Tomatoes were filmed here, which eventually paved the way for cult favorites like The Walking Dead.”

The town, located southwest of Atlanta, is in Coweta County. Southern Living has listed out exactly how to plan your stay in this town, from things to do to where to stay.

Things to do in Senoia

Take a tour of the town: Start your visit at the Senoia Area Historical Society and Museum, which is located in the old home of the town coroner. You’ll find interesting exhibits about local history. Or, visit Georgia Tour Co. to partake a Senoia historic homes walking tour of over 50 stops

Browse the Senoia Farmers Market: This market is held on Travis St. on most Saturdays. It is in an old cotton warehouse.

Shopping: People can browse the many boutiques on Main St. and The Walking Dead Shop, where collectables can be purchased.

Where to eat in Senoia

This small town doesn’t sell its eateries short, here’s a few spots Southern Living suggests:

Where to stay in Senoia

Worried about finding the perfect place to stay? Don’t be. The magazine listed the perfect option for that too: The Veranda Inn.

“The hotel was built in 1906 as a way to encourage train travelers to stay a few days to experience Senoia,” Southern Living wrote. “It has remained an inn since its inception and has ten guest rooms.”

For more information about this town, visit enjoysenoia.com.

Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.