Spend a Day in Natural Beauty at The Dillard House

Have you heard about Dillard House? Everybody loves a good day trip and local mom Andrea Beam took her children to Dillard House just for that purpose! Find out what her family loved about the grounds, the family-friendly horseback riding, farm animals, and beautiful scenery.

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Our day trip to The Dillard House

Today I am going to talk with you about The Dillard House in Dillard, GA. Have you been? I went for the first time last year and loved it. Every minute of it. So did my boys.

Located on 768 Franklin Street in Dillard, Georgia, The Dillard House has a lot to offer you and your family.

First, let’s talk about the scenery

Breathtaking would be an appropriate adjective. As you near the property, you feel like you’re driving through the mountains of Tennessee. I don’t know about you, but I love to feel like I’m a million miles away from home. (Because Tennessee is exactly one million miles from my house).

Though you may feel like you are far away, it’s actually only about a two-hour drive from Greenville. Unless you drive like me – then you are looking at an hour and a half, maybe less.

What You’ll Find on the Dillard House Grounds

I have friends who make the trip just to eat at their family-style restaurant. It is open seven days a week and serves a mean breakfast!

Although yummy, the food is not the reason we go. On the gorgeous grounds you can enjoy horseback riding, fishing, and a small petting zoo. The prices are also reasonable and the kiddos will also enjoy feeding the animals. Please check their website for a list of activities offered. It is very informative.

Horseback Riding

When we took our boys, we paid $25 for them to ride a horse for fifteen minutes. That may not sound like a long time, but for a child fifteen minutes on the back of a horse is an eternity.  Or, if you’re looking for something a little longer, they offer hour and 1.5-hour-long trail rides that start at $70. The staff is friendly and very helpful. You are able to take pictures, so make sure to have your camera on hand.

There are guided trails for longer periods of time available for adults and older children. I certainly plan to take my son back in the future.

The Dillard House is one of my favorite day trip destinations. I strongly encourage you to pack up your car and go.

Plan Your Own Trip

The Dillard House
The Dillard House Facebook
768 Franklin Street, Dillard, GA
800.541.0671
Hours vary daily. See their events page for details.

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