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Local Guide · Rockdale County

Things to Do in Rockdale County, GA
Local Guide for Visitors & Residents

Rockdale County is one of Georgia's smallest counties by land area but punches well above its weight for things to do. It anchors the city of Conyers, runs along I-20 about 25 miles east of downtown Atlanta, and packs a hybrid-reality theme park, the largest Olympic-legacy horse park in the region, a Trappist monastery, hundreds of acres of public reservoir, and a thriving historic downtown into a single zip-code radius. Here's the locally-honest list.

    1

    GravityX VR (Conyers)

    Indoor · All-weatherAges 6+

    The only hybrid-reality theme park in Rockdale County. Free roam VR, escape rooms, simulator rides, mixed-reality games. 5.0 stars on Google. The county's headline indoor activity for families and groups.

    Practical: 1360 Dogwood Dr SE, Suite 400, Conyers · 770-407-8782

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    2

    Black Shoals Park

    Outdoor · WaterAll ages

    Rockdale County's largest park — 650 acres on the Black Shoals reservoir, with boating, fishing, paddling, and trails. The crown jewel of Rockdale's outdoor recreation system.

    3

    Olde Town Conyers

    Historic · WalkableAll ages

    The county seat's historic downtown — restaurants, shops, the Conyers Welcome Center, and the Rockdale County Courthouse. The walkable heart of the county.

    4

    Georgia International Horse Park

    Active · EventsAll ages

    1996 Atlanta Olympics venue — hosts equestrian events, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and miles of multi-use trails. A regional draw rooted in Rockdale.

    5

    Costley Mill Park

    Outdoor · HistoricAll ages

    100 acres of trails and the historic Costley Mill site. Ten minutes from Conyers' downtown.

    6

    Monastery of the Holy Spirit

    Historic · QuietAll ages

    Trappist monastery on hundreds of acres just south of Conyers. Public bookstore, gardens, and a contemplative loop walk. Free to visit.

    7

    Cherokee Run Golf Club

    Active · AdultsAdults

    Arnold Palmer-designed public course at the horse park complex. Combine a tee time with a GravityX afternoon for a group day.

    8

    Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival

    Annual eventAll ages

    Spring festival at the Horse Park — vendors, food, music, and cherry blossoms. The county's signature spring weekend.

    9

    Rockdale Career Academy programs

    EducationalStudents

    Rockdale's career academy partners with local employers and venues — including GravityX field trips for STEM and immersive-tech exposure.

    10

    GravityX field trips & corporate events

    Group · ProgrammaticSchools & teams

    $28/student field trips for Rockdale, Newton, and DeKalb schools. Private venue buyout from $1,299 for corporate groups up to 40.

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Practical info

Plan your Rockdale County day

How to get there

Take I-20 east from Atlanta about 25 miles to exit 80–82. Most Rockdale destinations are within a 10-minute drive of the interstate.

Where to base

Olde Town Conyers is the natural anchor — restaurants, parking, walkable. From there everything in the county is within 15 minutes.

All-weather indoor option

GravityX VR is fully climate-controlled and weather-proof — the county's go-to plan when summer thunderstorms or winter chill move outdoor plans inside.

Make GravityX your anchor activity.

The only hybrid-reality theme park in Rockdale County. 5.0 stars on Google. Walk-ins welcome — but reservations get the prime weekend slots.

Call 770-407-8782