About this city
Also known as: The Pearl of Fayette
Located just over twenty miles south of downtown Atlanta in north-central Georgia, Fayetteville is the county seat of Fayette County and a major suburban hub within the Atlanta metropolitan area. Incorporated in 1823 and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolutionary War, the town functioned primarily as a peaceful agricultural and cotton-trading center for over a century. In the 21st century, Fayetteville gained international distinction as a major capital of the global film and entertainment industry, driven by the construction of Trilith Studios, one of the largest film production facilities in North America where numerous Hollywood blockbusters are filmed. The modern community balances its historic courthouse square with cutting-edge creative arts developments.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Tour the historic 1825 Fayette County Courthouse, the oldest surviving courthouse in Georgia. Explore the master-planned creative neighborhood, dining, and shops at the Town at Trilith. Visit the historic Holliday-Dorsey-Fife House Museum.
