Where to stay in Lithia Springs
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Lithia Springs
895 Bob Arnold Boulevard, GA, 30122
Sun loungers line the outdoor pool at this Marriott hotel which blends convenience with little luxuries. It’s popular with business travelers who want to stay outside Atlanta thanks to the complimentary Wi-Fi and in-room workstations.
The fitness center, American-cuisine restaurant and outdoor lounge area make downtime special too.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Atlanta Lithia Springs
115 Interstate West Parkway, GA, 30122
A three-star hotel situated just off Thornton Road, these suites offer the ultimate home-from-home experience. Rooms come with TVs, desks, sofas and full cooking facilities – there’s even a kitchen sink. If you’re traveling as a family, it’s also good to know that the sofas fold out to sleep two extra people.
Comfort Inn Douglasville
5487 Westmoreland Plaza, GA, 30134
This homely inn is set in Douglasville, just ten minutes away in the Atlanta Metro Area. Airy dining spaces, a 24-hour coffee car and a fully-functional gym are just some of the amenities you’ll find here.
There’s also an outdoor pool and, for a little extra luxury and pampering, you can upgrade to a hot tub room.
Where to eat in Lithia Springs
Full Throttle Roadhouse
1420 Veterans Memorial Highway South West, GA, 30126
‘Great grooves and grub’ is the tagline of this destination restaurant just off US 78. There’s live music each Sunday, plus regular quizzes.
The menu features ‘opening acts’ such as southwest eggrolls and potato skins loaded with house-smoked pork, plus ‘encores’ of county fair funnel cake and churros.
The Olive Tree Restaurant
848 Thornton Road, GA, 30122
No-frills Italian food is the mainstay of this West Georgia chain, but you’ll also find Greek classics on the menu. Lithia Springs was the original location, where founder Mike Atsalis has been serving favorites such as manicotti and gyros since 1994.
The Pirate’s Boil
2451 Cobb Parkway South East, GA, 30080
This seafood eatery is located a little more than 20 minutes out of town, but the huge lobster platters make it well worth the drive. The flavors are distinctly southern and inflected with Cajun spice. To get the full experience, build your own seafood combination – you’ll get corn and potato with it too.
What to do in Lithia Springs
Sweetwater Creek State Park
1750 Mount Vernon Road, GA, 30122
Sweetwater Creek State Park is fed by the spring that gave this community its name in 1882. Today, you can visit its 2,559-acre adventure lands to see forest wildlife – yet still within the shadow of Atlanta. Hike the orange trail to glimpse mill ruins made famous by The Hunger Games.
Silver Comet Trail
South Cobb Drive, GA, 30122
Once a passenger rail route, today this 13-mile trail is a favorite with rollerbladers, horseback riders and cyclists. If you’re looking for a challenge, join the Chief Ladiga Trail at the Alabama state line.
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Parkway, GA, 30168
This theme park is a hot pick for family days out close to Lithia Springs. Little travelers can ride trucks on a kid-sized highway or bob in the wave pool while thrill seekers ride infamous Acrophobia and the Great American Scream Machine.