Conyers is a city in the county seat of Rockdale County, Georgia, United States. The city is 24 miles (38.6 km) east of downtown Atlanta and is a part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. The city is located in the eastern part of Metro Atlanta along Interstate 20, which provides access to the city from exits 80 and 82. I-20 leads west 24 miles (39 km) to downtown Atlanta and east 122 miles (196 km) to Augusta. U.S. Route 278 also runs through the city, concurrent with I-20. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 20 and 138. GA-20 leads northeast 16 miles (26 km) to Loganville and southwest 20 miles (32 km) to McDonough. GA-138 leads northeast 21 miles (34 km) to Monroe and southwest 18 miles (29 km) to Stockbridge.
Conyers is known for it’s Historic Olde Town Conyers Entertainment District! One-of-a-kind dining, shopping and memorable experiences. Stroll through the wisteria and admire the koi in the Lewis Vaughn Botanical Garden or traverse their Entertainment District with your favorite beverage. You might happen to come upon an event in the Olde Town Pavilion or a TV show filming on the downtown streetscapes. Take in a play or musical theater at Center Street Arts.
Since Conyers developed as a train station, the Depot remains in the Olde Town Business District as the most historic site. In 2005, the Depot became the home of the Conyers Welcome Center. The Rockdale Historical Society oversees this facility, along with the Old Jail Museum, and the “Dinky,” a 1905 Rogers steam locomotive that transported thousands of cotton bales and bleached cotton duct to and from nearby Milstead. The Dinky is one of only three such locomotives of its type in the world. It is permanently parked on the siderails across from the Depot, between Green and Railroad Streets. Be sure to stop by the Welcome Center to pick up your Historical Walking Tour self-guided brochure with these sites mentioned, and more during your visit to Olde Town. If you love historic homes, you’ll love walking, bicycling, or golf carting through the residential historic district of Olde Town. Many of the homes were built in the early 1900’s during the Craftsman Cottage Bungalow era. For over twenty years, our holiday Tour of Homes is a community favorite!
Visit the friendly staff at the Conyers Welcome Center to answer your questions about all things Conyers; Conyers Welcome Center, 901 Railroad Street Conyers, GA 30012.
