Conyers, the seat of Rockdale County, sits about 25 miles east of downtown Atlanta on I-20. It punches above its weight on things to do — there's a hybrid-reality theme park, a 1996 Olympic horse park, the largest Trappist monastery in the southeast, hundreds of acres of public reservoir, a historic walkable downtown, and an Arnold Palmer-designed golf course. Here's the honest list, ordered roughly by what you'd actually want to do on a half-day visit.
The only hybrid-reality theme park in Rockdale County. Free roam VR (you walk around, untethered, in a 20×20 ft arena), VR escape rooms, motion-powered simulator rides, and mixed-reality games. 30-minute sessions, walk-ins welcome, birthday packages from $399. Located at 1360 Dogwood Dr SE, Suite 400.
Practical: Tue–Fri 4–9 PM · Sat 11 AM–9 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM. Reservations recommended on weekends.
Conyers' historic downtown is a tight, walkable block of preserved buildings, locally-owned restaurants, and the Conyers Welcome Center. Brunch on Center Street, browse shops, then head to GravityX for the afternoon — that's a classic Conyers half-day.
650 acres on the Black Shoals reservoir — boating, fishing, paddling, hiking trails, and an iconic dam overlook. Rockdale County's largest outdoor footprint and one of the best free things to do in the area.
Practical: Open daily, sunrise to sunset. No alcohol on park grounds.
100 acres around the historic Costley Mill site, with shaded trails, a picnic area, and the mill ruins. About five minutes from GravityX — pair them for a one-trip outdoor + indoor combo.
Built for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Hosts horse trials, the Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival in early spring, and a network of biking/walking trails. Worth a detour even if you're not into horses.
Public Arnold Palmer-designed course — quieter and friendlier than Atlanta's marquee tracks. Pair morning tee time with a group GravityX session for a corporate or guys'/girls' day.
Practical: Reservations and tee times via the Cherokee Run pro shop.
An active Trappist monastery on hundreds of acres south of Conyers. Public bookstore, a small cheese and fudge shop, gardens, and a peaceful loop walk. Free to visit, donations appreciated.
Held each spring at the Georgia International Horse Park — vendors, food trucks, music, and the cherry trees in bloom. A signature Rockdale County event that draws regional crowds.
Olde Town has a tight cluster of locally-owned restaurants, breakfast spots, and coffee. Eat downtown, walk it off in the historic district, then head 5 minutes south to GravityX.
Conyers' best-rated birthday party venue (5.0 stars on Google) — packages from $399 for up to 10 guests, with a dedicated VR arena, simulator rides, and party setup. Sundays through Fridays, advance booking required.
Spring (March–May) for the Cherry Blossom Festival and outdoor parks; fall (September–November) for cooler trail weather. Summer Saturdays at GravityX get busy — book ahead.
Park in Olde Town Conyers for breakfast, walk the historic district, then drive 5–10 minutes to GravityX for an afternoon session. Add a park stop (Costley Mill or Black Shoals) if you have a full day.
GravityX VR is fully indoor — free roam VR, escape rooms, and simulator rides. The Conyers Welcome Center can suggest indoor alternatives for the morning.
The only hybrid-reality theme park in Rockdale County. 5.0 stars on Google. Walk-ins welcome — but reservations get the prime weekend slots.