Margaret Mitchell’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and the film that followed, were largely inspired by, and celebrated in, Georgia! From down south to the state capital, museums and sites commemorate the beloved story. You can make a road trip out of all the Gone with the Wind stops in the state.
The Atlanta Fulton Central Library
While the library isn’t the original Carnegie Library that Margaret Mitchell’s father partially founded, the Atlanta-Fulton Central Library acknowledges the past edtablishment’s connection to Gone with the Wind. Mitchell’s typewriter and other essential pieces of history set on display inside.
Oakland Cemetery
The Oakland Cemetery is iconic and historic to Atlanta—the resting place is an eerily pretty location for the burial spot of Mitchell, who was tragically killed in a car accident while she and her husband headed to the movies. Oakland Cemetery is commonly visited by tourists, just be certain to be respectful.
Cyclorama
Supposedly at his request, Clark Gables’ face is believed to have been added amongst the faces in the Civil War oil painting. Originally painting 1886, the panoramic art piece is currently undergoing restoration—who knows, maybe another celebrity face will appear when it again debuts.
Gone with the Wind Museum
The Gone with the Wind Museum is located in Marietta’s historical square, which is gorgeous by the way. Inside you’ll find many essential film pieces like Scarlett’s honeymoon gown, original film posters, and Ona Munson’s actual script.
Stately Oaks Mansion
Stately Oaks Mansion takes visitors back in time by creating an authentic environment. Actors are dotted through the estate, reenacting, while dressed in Gone with the Wind era garb.
The Road to Tara Museum
The old train station in Jonesboro Georgia is now a quaint Gone With The Wind museum displaying film artifacts. Everyday at 1pm, hop onboard the bus tour which stops at locations connected to the film and book. Adults ride for $24.95, and kids for $13.95.
Georgia Terrace
Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable and Olivia de Havilland stayed at the breathtaking Georgia Terrace Hotel while the film premiered in Atlanta. So you could possibly sleep in the very same room as movies stars once did.
The Blue Willow Inn
Now serving country cooking from crunchy fried chicken to southern veggies, The Blue Willow Inn was once home to a man Margaret Mitchell dated. Naturally, the novelist visited the home many times. Now you can visit too, while eating insane good southern food at the same time.
Twelve Oaks Bed and Breakfast
Twelve Oaks inspired Ashley Wilkes’s home in the movie, and now is a lavish bed and breakfast in Covington. Stay in themed rooms like the “Frankly Scarlett” suite—you’ll fall in love with the boutique inn.
The Margaret Mitchell House
The Margaret Mitchell House is the holy grail of all Gone with the Wind stops because it’s where it all began! You can see the itsy bitsy kitchen and the writing nook where it all began.
