Bainbridge is in Decatur County in Georgia. It was named in honor of Commodore William Bainbridge, the commander of "Old Ironsides" during the War of 1812. Land for a county seat was purchased in 1826, and Bainbridge became a city in 1829. Bainbridge offers many activities, including a tennis center, fishing tournaments and watersports on the Flint River, and the The City of Bainbridge Nature and Walking Trail, which offers two walking courses of 2.6 or 3.4 miles.
The Charter House Inn has been in business for more than 30 years. A complimentary breakfast with Belgian waffles is available to all of their guests and attached to the inn is a restaurant, The Landing Lounge, which is only open for dinner but has happy hour during the week. The dinner menu offers wings, burgers, salads and steaks.
There are handicap rooms available as well as a suite with microwave and refrigerator. Other amenities include Internet-connected computer in the lobby and wireless Internet access, fitness room, an outdoor swimming pool, bus and truck parking, and bass boat electrical hookups.There are several lakes and other bodies of water nearby.
The Days Inn has a free continental breakfast served from 6 to 10 a.m. every day, as well as boat hookups and free parking. Cribs are available.
Nearby activities include golf courses and a YMCA that has a bowling alley. Other recreational things to do in the area include several lakes, Georgia Mayhaw Festival, Bainbridge Little Theater, and the Decatur County Museum. Historic Downtown Bainbridge is about one mile away.
Both a Beef O'Brady restaurant and the Laredo Bar and Grill are within walking distance, with several other restaurants in the area.
The Jameson Inn in Bainbridge is in the center of the town. It offers a fitness facility, express checkout, an outdoor pool, free parking and a complimentary breakfast. Rooms have irons, ironing boards, clock radios and free local calls. Pets are allowed but fees apply.
There are several things to do in the area around the hotel -- Lake Seminole, Bainbridge Little Theatre, Cheney Griffin Park and the Bainbridge Mall are all within driving distance. The Florida beach is just 60 miles south.
The Holiday Inn Hotels & Suites offers an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. The rooms have several amenities, including multi-line phones, voice mail, a hairdryer, televisions with premium cable channels, irons and ironing boards. Each room also has a kitchenette which has a microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator. Nearby restaurants include Golden Corral, Dairy Queen and Wendy's.