The official beginning of the Southwest Georgia’s Excursion Train is at the depot in Cordele, Georgia. Browse through our unique shop full of train toys and memorabilia.

• Depot SAM Shortline Retail Shop at 105 9th Avenue
• 12 Hotels
• Historic District with walking tour/Main Street Community
• 8,700 acre Lake Blackshear: trophy fishing, boating, skiing, picnicking, camping
• State Farmers Market shipping more Watermelons than anywhere in the World
• Watermelon Capital of the World
• Cordele Motor Speedway
• Golf
• Restaurants

Watermelon Capital of the World: Oldest Annual Festival in Georgia (June-July)

Visit City of Cordele website

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