Plains Historic Inn
Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter have joined their hometown in developing an Historic Inn & Antiques Mall located on Main Street in Plains. They now invite you to step back in time and enjoy the accommodations of one of seven period suites, authentically furnished from the 1920s to 1980s -"every room a history lesson." Each suite includes a private bath, cable TV, a smoke-free environment, and meets accessibility standards. Guests enjoy wireless internet as well as exclusive use of the common room and balcony overlooking the historic square that provides a place for relaxation. Every morning wake up to a complimentary continental breakfast. Below the Inn, enjoy shopping for antiques in the new mall featuring display cases and over 25 booths.
Plains Historic Inn & Antiques | 106 Main Street - P.O. Box 314 - Plains, Georgia 31780 | To request information or to book, please call 229-824-4517
All room rates are as follows, with the exception of the Presidential Suite.
Sunday-Thursday
$120.61
Presidential Suite
$138.15
Friday and Saturday
$132.27
Presidential Suite
$162.84
There is a fee of $20.00 for extra person in a room. Roll-away beds are available.
These charges also include hot cereals, cold cereals, coffee, and juice.
1920s
Come step back in time with us to the roaring 20’s. Babe Ruth hit 54 home runs and the 19th amendment was passed for women’s voting rights. This room has one queen bed and is decorated with antiques from this era. Relax in a claw foot tub and soak your worries away.
1930s
It was in this era that “Superman” appeared in comic books and the epic romance film “Gone with the Wind” was produced. This room is decorated in Victorian style and has one queen bed. This room also has a claw foot tub.
1940s
In the 1940s, we were in WW2. While men were away at war, women were working to keep up the economy. The “Slinky” was invented in this decade and Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. This room has two twin beds and a sofa that pulls out into a full size bed. The bathroom features a high-back clawfoot tub and shower.
1950s
Elvis, the King of Rock and Roll started his career in this period and that famous red-head we all loved, “I Love Lucy,” appeared on screen. In 1951, the fastest invention entered America’s homes. The TV. This room has one queen size bed and a unique semicircle sofa. The modern TV. in this room is placed upon an original entertainment center, which includes a radio and record player. The bathroom has a regular step-in tub and shower.
1960s
In this era, the U.S. sent troops to Vietnam, “Barbie” became a popular toy, and the Beatles were a big hit with the ladies. This room is complete with a lava lamp and lime green grass cloth wall paper in the bathroom. The room includes 1 queen bed, and the bathroom has a regular tub with handrails.
1970s
This is our Presidential Suite, honoring our own President Jimmy Carter. In this time period, the presidency was won by a man from a town of less than 800 people. The U.S. celebrated it’s bicentennial and “Sesame Street” educated many of our young children on TV. This room includes a king bed and a regular tub and shower.
1980s
During this period The Vietnam Memorial Wall was dedicated, and video games became very popular. Pink Floyd’s “Another Brick in the Wall” was in the top 100 hits. This room has a queen bed and a sofa that pulls out to a full bed. The bathroom includes a regular tub and shower.