Welcome to Villa Rica nicknamed “The City of Gold”. As early as 1826, farmers and gold miners began to arrive here from surrounding Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The name Villa Rica meaning “rich village” was adopted during its incorporation to promote its gold.
Villa Rica host several annual events and if you happen to be in this area on the Saturday after Labor Day, you can be part of the Gold Rush Festival. There is also the Thomas A. Dorsey Festival held on the Saturday closest to July 1. This brilliant event features blues and gospel music.
Besides Villa Rica’s rich tourism potential, the city also has a growing population of restaurants serving local and foreign favorites to meet the yearnings of all and sundry. The Olive Tree Restaurant Villa Rica is an unpretentious venue providing a mix of Italian and Greek dishes.
The work breaks on weekends provide the opportunity for you to enjoy the best of indoor or outdoor recreation. You will have facilities for swimming, soccer, picnic, and a playground when you visit Powell Park Recreation Center & Park.
Currently, gold is not the only treasure you will find when you visit Villa Rica. There is a growing community of pool homes in this area available at affordable prices. These magnificent edifices are designed and built by the best builders in the nation.
There are 19 such homes and Princeton Village by Centex Homes is among the least expensive at a minimum price of $249,900. The pools are designed for both the old and the young. While adults enjoy the lap pools, children can make use of the splash pads.
Inasmuch as the pools are not open to the public, you can invite your friends to play with you at the pool or play with your neighbors. NewHomeSource has tools that will make your search easier.
