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Global Village and Discovery Center

121 Habitat Street, Americus, GA 31709-3498
229-924-6935
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Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Americus
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums, Educational Sites
Traveler Description: Visitors to Americus, Georgia must visit the Habitat for Humanity Global Village & Discovery Center. It is very educational, heartbreaking and... more »
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marianna
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

my first visit to this attraction and such a wonderful surprise! educational without the boredom....reminds americans of just how blessed we are.... More

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Plymouth, Minnesota
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 18, 2012

Great education tool for learning about living conditions in may countries. More

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Adairsville, Georgia
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2012

It is amazing to see the humble beginnings in rural Georgia of what is now one of the preminent charities in the United States for its global impact. The villages that recreate life in the third world with trash, no running water, and no homes fit for habitation leaves one speechless and make the tiny neat homes created by habitat... More

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sthrngirl
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012
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The Village offers individuals a unique opportunity to walk through examples of actual third world slum dwellings as well as examples of houses that Habitat builds in those countries to replace the slum dwellings. It is really neat to see how the homes Habitat builds differ from country to country based on each countries' specific needs. I think children would... More

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Flagstaff, Arizona
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38 reviews 38 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

If you are ever in Southern Georgia, you must make the effort to detour to Americus and see the discovery center. There is no other place in the world which highlights the plight of poverty housing; a fact which every American must confront. Bring your kids, recommend to friends - VISIT THE DISCOVERY CENTER. More

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Atlanta
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 16, 2012

It is a great educational exhibit. It gives you a good perspective of the housing of the world. More

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Janesville, Wisconsin, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

Made us appreciate how important a good home is to many people of the world! More

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Hampton, Georgia
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

I have been to the Global Village 3 or 4 times. It is a great destination if you are interested in architecture, especially the look of houses that are well-suited for their locale/environments around the world. They even include hand-made furniture that will be of interest to those with an interest in primitive furniture. And, of course, the display is... More

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Andover, Minnesota
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2011

Great way to learn about Habitat for Humanity and their projects. More

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