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Walk Where the Dead Live

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February 22, 2018
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An escape to Senoia takes you where zombies roam

For fans of “The Walking Dead,” the small town of Senoia, Georgia, is a must-see destination. In 2017, fans arrived from all continents—including Antarctica. Really? “Yes, a scientist came for his vacation,” says Julie Brown of Georgia Tour Company as we stand looking at her world map crowded with pins representing visitors’ hometowns.

Tour guide Alan Conlan shows visitors around the popular filming site.

Senoia (pronounced sen-oy, rhymes with enjoy), located in the southeast corner of Coweta County about 30 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, is the home base for AMC’s zombie megahit. The show, which recently filmed its eighth season, has been based there since Season Two.

Fans routinely wander Senoia’s streets and snap selfies near recognizable sites. For help finding dozens of key film locations, a souvenir trivia map is available for $10 at many shops along Main Street. For more in-depth discoveries, Georgia Tour Company (georgiamercantile.com) hosts guided excursions. The two hour Touring Dead Walking Tour, led by a cosplayer (a guide in a character’s costume), strolls about two miles through Senoia from fictional “Woodbury” to “Alexandria.” The Touring Dead II Tour is a six-hour walking and bus adventure that includes several interactions with villains and heroes (performed by theatrical actors), plus lunch. Both offer lots of photo ops. Other tours include Senoia on the Big Screen, a two-and-a-half-hour walking trek of prominent location sites from some of the 100 productions that filmed in Senoia, including “Fried Green Tomatoes,” “Drop Dead Diva,” “The Fighting Temptations,” and “Pet Sematary Two.”

Don’t miss The Woodbury Shoppe (woodburyshoppe.com), on the corner of Main and Seavy streets, for “The Walking Dead” merchandise ranging from authentic prop shells to zombie T-shirts. Head downstairs to the basement where a few selfie spots are staged, including a jail cell and dentist’s chair.

The Veranda Inn has served as both a backdrop and a base for film stars.

Refuel at Senoia Coffee & Cafe (senoiacoffeecafe.com), a corner shop that has appeared in “The Walking Dead” and is popular with fans as well as cast and crew— when visiting Senoia, you never know who you might see. Even if you’ve never watched an episode, it’s easy to enjoy treats such as cinnamon rolls and lattes.

Nic and Norman’s (nicandnormans. com), a restaurant owned by producer/make-up artist Greg Nicotero and actor Norman Reedus of “The Walking Dead,” is another mecca for fans, but anyone hungering for tasty fare made with what the menu describes as “the freshest, highest quality, sustainable, natural, non-GMO foods using local products whenever possible” will be satiated with these generous portions.

The Veranda historic bed and breakfast inn (verandabandbinn.com) has served as a backdrop for scenes on “The Walking Dead” and the movie “Broken Bridges,” filmed on site in 2006. In addition, cast members from “Fried Green Tomatoes” and “Driving Miss Daisy” stayed at the inn during production. Located a block from Main Street, this clean and comfortable inn is a convenient base for exploring Senoia by foot.

Beyond “The Walking Dead”:
8 TO-DO’S IN SENOIA

A plaque commemorating the filming of “Fried Green Tomatoes” in Senoia.

1. Stroll Historic Downtown Senoia, founded in 1860 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2. Tour the Senoia Area Historical Society’s History Museum. senoiaareahistoricalsociety.org

3. Drive the self-guided tour of Senoia’s Historic Homes.

4. Shop dozens of independent stores, including the 100-year-old Hollberg’s Fine Furniture. hollbergs.com

5. Eat at local restaurants, including Chef Hilary White’s newest venture, Bistro Hilary. facebook.com/BistroHilary

6. Test your problem-solving skills at the Southside Escape Room. southsideescaperoom.com

7. Sip tea at The Tea Room at Southern Ground Gallery, where singer Zac Brown’s lifestyle brands are available. southernground.com

8. See an authentic carriage house built in 1905 at Carriage House Country Antiques & Gifts. carriagehousesenoia.com

VISIT

Senoia Welcome Center
68 Main Street
Senoia, 30276
770.727.9173
enjoysenoia.net
senoia.com

Coweta County CVB
explorecoweta.com

STORY: Hope S. Philbrick
Photos: Hope S. Philbrick

Tagsactor Norman Reedusexploring SenoiaGeorgia Tour CompanyNic and Norman’sPhotos: Hope S. Philbrickproducer/make-up artist Greg NicoteroSenoiaSenoia Coffee & CafeSenoia GeorgiaSenoia Welcome CenterSTORY: Hope S. PhilbrickThe Veranda historic bed and breakfast innThe Walking DeadThe Woodbury ShoppeTouring Dead II TourTouring Dead Walking Tour
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