The biggest tourist attractions to Upson County are outdoor activities. The Flint River is a beautiful place to canoe and fish in season. Call the Flint River Outdoor Center, located at the GA highway 36 bridge at the Flint, for river conditions, canoe rentals, and shuttle services (706-647-2633). One river location that has beautiful views and easy car access is Sprewell Bluff State Park. One of the best known Boy Scout camps in the country, Camp Thunder, is located in Upson County near the Flint River. Many people come to Upson County for the exceptionally good whitetail deer hunting. Public hunting and fishing access can be found at Big Lazar (Liza) Creek WMA located on Po Biddy road just across the Talbot County line.  Area golf courses are Hickory Ridge and the three courses operated by Mid-Georgia Golf (The Pines, Cedars & Raintree)

The Thomaston-Upson County Airport is a well run facility with a modern 6350 foot runway. It is a popular stop for private pilots. A courtesy car is available. Just north of the airport, between Thomaston and Barnesville, is the town of The Rock. Here you will find The Rock Ranch, a 1250-acre working cattle farm owned by S. Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A. The Rock Ranch is a wonderful facility that often hosts local events. It can also be rented for private functions. Refer to the Rock Ranch website for more information and a calendar of events.  Also of interest in Upson County is the Auchumpkee Creek covered bridge, located in sparsely settled south Upson County on Allen road off US Hwy 19S.

Only a short ride away from Thomaston, a visit to nearby Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain is a must. Pine Mountain is a quaint place that has nice shops without the tourist trap feel. History buffs will enjoy Roosevelt's Little White House in Warm Springs. Warm Springs also offers unique dining and gift shops.

Less than an hours drive away, Macon, Georgia offers "big city" shopping without the "big city" stress of Atlanta. Macon also has many historic attractions like the Indian mounds at the Ocmulgee National Monument and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Civil War and architecture buffs will like the Hay House and the Cannonball House.

The Cotton Pickin' Fair in nearby Gay Georgia is a local favorite. It is held twice a year usually on the first weekends of May and October. True handmade crafts, local food and local entertainment can be found there. 

50 miles southwest of Thomaston, Columbus, Georgia has a Civil War Naval Museum and the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning. Located 60 miles north of Thomaston, nearby Atlanta is a world of its own. Thomaston is just 40 miles south of the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport can actually be reached easier from Thomaston than from some of the north metro Atlanta areas.