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Local Guide · Rockdale County

Things to Do in Rockdale County, GA
2026 Guide

Rockdale County is one of Georgia's smallest counties by land area but punches well above its weight for things to do. It anchors the city of Conyers, runs along I-20 about 25 miles east of downtown Atlanta, and packs an indoor game park, the largest Olympic-legacy horse park in the region, a Trappist monastery, hundreds of acres of public reservoir, and a thriving historic downtown into a single zip-code radius. Here's the locally-honest list.

    1

    GravityX (Conyers)

    Indoor · All-weatherAges 7+

    The only indoor game park in Rockdale County. Free roam VR, virtual escape rooms, simulator rides and arcade games. The county's headline indoor activity for families and groups.

    Practical: 1360 Dogwood Dr SE, Suite 400, Conyers · 770-407-8782

    2

    Black Shoals Park

    Outdoor · WaterAll ages

    Rockdale County's largest park. 650 acres on the Black Shoals reservoir, with boating, fishing, paddling, and trails. The crown jewel of Rockdale's outdoor recreation system.

    3

    Olde Town Conyers

    Historic · WalkableAll ages

    The county seat's historic downtown. Restaurants, shops, the Conyers Welcome Center, and the Rockdale County Courthouse. The walkable heart of the county.

    4

    Georgia International Horse Park

    Active · EventsAll ages

    1996 Atlanta Olympics venue. Hosts equestrian events, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and miles of multi-use trails. A regional draw rooted in Rockdale.

    5

    Costley Mill Park

    Outdoor · HistoricAll ages

    100 acres of trails and the historic Costley Mill site. Ten minutes from Conyers' downtown.

    6

    Monastery of the Holy Spirit

    Historic · QuietAll ages

    Trappist monastery on hundreds of acres just south of Conyers. Public bookstore, gardens, and a contemplative loop walk. Free to visit.

    7

    Cherokee Run Golf Club

    Active · AdultsAdults

    Arnold Palmer-designed public course at the horse park complex. Combine a tee time with a GravityX afternoon for a group day.

    8

    Conyers Cherry Blossom Festival

    Annual eventAll ages

    Spring festival at the Horse Park. Vendors, food, music, and cherry blossoms. The county's signature spring weekend.

    9

    Rockdale Career Academy programs

    EducationalStudents

    Rockdale's career academy partners with local employers and venues, including GravityX field trips for STEM and VR-tech exposure.

    10

    GravityX field trips & corporate events

    Group · ProgrammaticSchools & teams

    $32/person field trips for Rockdale, Newton, and DeKalb schools. Private venue buyouts for corporate groups up to 40.

Practical info

Plan your Rockdale County day

How to get there

Take I-20 east from Atlanta about 25 miles to exit 80–82. Most Rockdale destinations are within a 10-minute drive of the interstate.

Where to base

Olde Town Conyers is the natural anchor. Restaurants, parking, walkable. From there everything in the county is within 15 minutes.

All-weather indoor option

GravityX is fully climate-controlled and weather-proof; the county's go-to plan when summer thunderstorms or winter chill move outdoor plans inside.

Make GravityX your anchor activity.

The only indoor game park in Rockdale County. 5.0 stars on Google. Walk-ins welcome, but reservations get the prime weekend slots.