Tourists and Conyers citizens are drawn to the elegance and historical significance of the city's many attractions. Whether you are shopping through downtown or visiting historic landmarks, Conyers has many places to see and enjoy.

Rockdale County Attractions

Historic Downtown
The central attraction in Conyers is Downtown, the city's historic district. Shoppers and sightseers enjoy walking down the streets of Downtown Conyers, with its specialty stores, coffee houses and antique shops. Many of the homes and buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A recent revitalization has turned Downtown in to a showplace with many great shops, an outdoor pavilion.

The Depot
Conyers' most colorful attraction is the yellow Depot, a converted railroad station which is used today meetings, weddings and receptions. Permanently parked across the street from the Depot is the "Dinky", a 1905 Rogers steam locomotive that is one of only three of its type left in the world. It is maintained along with the Depot by the Rockdale Historical Society.

Monastery of the Holy Spirit

Visitors and citizens of diverse religious backgrounds enjoy the surroundings of the lovely Monastery of the Holy Spirit, located off Highway 212 South. The monastery was started in 1944 by a group of Cistercian monks traveling from Kentucky. By 1960, with the help of communities across the nation, the Monastery of the Holy Spirit was completed as sign of prayer and hospitality of everyone in the Conyers and Atlanta area.

Located on an old 2,000-acre plantation, the monastery includes a man-made lake surrounded by beautiful landscaping and scenery. Many Conyers natives often visit to relax by the lake, feed the ducks or simply enjoy the solitude. The monks' living quarters are private, but Abbey Church is open for daily masses, tours or religious retreats.