Downtown Perry consists of about
6 small blocks of local businesses.
As in many small towns, the courthouse
is in the center of town.
This is actually the "old" courthouse...
several years ago, a new, bigger one
was built a few miles away.
Main Street is not the "main street".
That honor belongs to Carroll Street
which runs alongside the courthouse.
It is tree-lined with brick sidewalks,
benches...
lamp posts and flowers...
lush plants...
and pretty shops with unique names.
It's been a long time since I've seen a barber poll!
This lovely old home has been converted into
a restaurant..."The Swanson House."
Three years ago, my daughter and I
hosted a bridal luncheon here.
The owner was so kind and accommodating
and the meal was delicious.
It was a lovely setting for a special event.
This inviting little patio would be a great place to
eat take-out or drink a cup of coffee.
After a stroll down Carroll, we were off to
do that "shop-hopping" I mentioned.
More on that next time! :-)
would it be fair for an anniversary trip to consist of doing something only I like? (Shopping!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little town, Debbie. When we used to drive a few times a year from home to Jacksonville, FL to visit my brother who was in a nursing home there, we'd stay off of the interstates and drive through the small towns in GA. There was a time which I wanted to collect courthouses (photos) across GA... There are so many lovely ones in that state...
ReplyDeleteGlad that you and your friend are having a great time.
Hugs,
Betsy
Looks like I have the go-ahead to announce another special occasion for the bride whose bridal luncheon you and Amanda hosted at the Swanson House three years ago. (It was such a special time!)
ReplyDeleteShe's in her second trimester and feels that it's safe now to say that they are expecting!
Makes me want to visit...
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty place. It looks like it could be Mitford. Have you ever been to Blowing Rock?
ReplyDeleteI haven't thought of that place until I was reading your post and that just popped in my head. I bet it was fun to look at things. I can't wait to see more photos.
what a cute, quaint place!! my kinda town!!
ReplyDeleteFun tour of a neat little town!
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