One of the fastest growing counties in Georgia, Cherokee County is a short drive from Metro Atlanta. It’s natural beauty, cultural richness, vibrant communities, and southern hospitality make it a wonderful place to visit. EXPLORE Gibbs Gardens, Art boutiques, [...]
Take Your Epic Road Trip to Trenton-Dade! Wind your way up and down the mountains and through the valley as you visit our charming communities and take in the awe-inspiring vistas. Welcome to a slice of Americana where everyone [...]
THIS IS ELLIJAY, GEORGIA With heirloom orchards and unparalleled vineyards, exciting outdoors, and endless mountain magic, Ellijay is full of unforgettable adventures for everyone! As 2024 unfolds, Ellijay invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey filled with adventure, [...]
Discover a delectable array of breakfast options in Gordon County, Georgia, where small-town charm meets rolling hills. From cozy coffee shops on historic streets to nostalgic drive-ins, Gordon County invites locals and visitors alike to experience its hometown flavors. [...]
There are a multitude of long day-hike trails in Blue Ridge, but if you want just a touch of Mother Nature’s beauty before you hop aboard the train or head into downtown for dinner then these five hikes under [...]
Visit Cartersville, Georgia to see the World’s First Outdoor Painted Wall Advertisement for Coca-Cola®. The sign on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy in downtown Cartersville has been authenticated by the Coca-Cola Company as the first of its kind. [...]
Nestled along the border of Georgia and Tennessee, the Riverwalk City Block will delight families with riverfront dining, boutique shopping, a stateline speakeasy, and a live music venue featuring up-and-coming artists from across the Southeast! This charming Southern community [...]
In Cartersville, Georgia folks are about as divided over their favorite place for burgers and hot dogs as they are over their allegiance to the University of Georgia or Georgia Tech. Two local diners have been pleasing their loyal [...]
Small towns are synonymous with historic downtown squares, tree-lined streets, and a familiar friendliness that is genuine and welcoming. Cartersville, Georgia meets these expectations but outpaces other towns of its size with many sophisticated surprises. Only in Cartersville can [...]
SEE ROCK CITY Rock City first opened to the public on May 21, 1932, when owners Garnet and Frieda Carter decided to share their “backyard” with guests 90 years ago. The natural rock formations and native flora and [...]
History Cherokee collects, preserves, and interprets the history of Cherokee County. History Cherokee operates the Cherokee County History Center, located in beautiful downtown Canton. The newly renovated 11,000-square-foot facility is home to six unique galleries each covering a specific [...]
Walk along paths that curve gracefully through blooming bushes, towering trees and toward babbling brooks. Reflect on tributes to American heroes, historic figures and life itself. Visit these 10 gardens in Northwest Georgia to experience uncommon beauty any time [...]
Having a ‘ruff’ time finding spots to take your dog in Georgia? Look no further than Gordon County! From the new dog park in Calhoun to The Rock Garden and Resaca’s Battlefield Trail, there are plenty of places to [...]
The city of Calhoun is one of Georgia’s hidden gems with tons of fabulous boutiques for a shopping spree. Explore unique locally-owned boutiques, each with their own individual flare. You are sure to find stylish clothing and gifts that [...]
Don’t miss the holiday shopping events in Northwest Georgia – some start early before Black Friday! Downtown merchants are waiting for you, and you’ll be amazed at the unique treasures you’ll find. So, check out these downtown holiday shopping [...]
Carters Lake is home to its very own designated astronomy field. Located in Northbank Park, it is an open field approximately 2 acres in size including the basketball court area with drive-through access to carry heavy astronomy equipment to [...]
The holidays bring out family traditions, both time-honored and the beginning of something new. Either way, make it a fun and joyous outing at one of these 10 Christmas tree farms in Northwest Georgia. May you find just the [...]
There is nothing like fall in Northwest Georgia! When planning your road trips and getaways to see the sights and colors of autumn, check out these cool places to visit. Be sure to capture some photos to share with [...]
Welcome to your own slice of serenity where we are passionate about making your wedding dreams come to life! Discover 30 acres of hidden treasure nestled in the heart of Calhoun, GA. Visit our website for virtual tours of [...]
How fun to explore the creative genius of artisans and crafters as summer rolls into autumn in North Georgia. And don’t be shy about letting the kid in you (along with your own kids) get lost in a corn [...]
Whether you are just now planning your summer activities or well into the warm-weather mode of enjoying the outdoors with long days and enchanting evenings, there's a sure bet that music is on your agenda at some point. Villa [...]
Whether you are a connoisseur of all things BBQ or just someone who loves good food, these BBQ events are for you! Can’t make it to the event? Find good BBQ anytime with this downloadable list of Legendary BBQ [...]
Earlier this year renowned radio host and author Garrison Keillor was in the city of Carrollton for a show. His departure was unexpectedly delayed due to snow and cancelled flights up north. So, he took a little time to [...]
The Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway is 54 miles of natural beauty and historic discovery in the rural communities surrounding the cities of Dalton and Chatsworth in northwest Georgia. Built into the very fabric and heritage of the land and its [...]
You may already have family traditions that make your holiday season merry and bright, but if Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights isn’t on your list, you will want to add it for an even brighter holiday season! We [...]
If you are like some folks, each year the challenge of finding just the right gift can become overwhelming. So let us help! From locally made art, jewelry, and beauty products to experiences you’ll only find in Northwest Georgia, [...]
When you’re looking for things to see in Cartersville, don’t forget to stop at Old Car City USA – a Forest of Forgotten Cars. This unique attraction is truly a photographer’s paradise. For many years Old Car City USA was [...]
Watch the more than 40 trains that pass through Bremen each day from the comfort of the new Bremen Depot Park. The park shelter was fashioned after the original design of the Train Depot that was located in Bremen for many years. [...]
ROOTED IN AUTOMOBILE HISTORY Savoy Automobile Museum allows visitors to explore the history and diversity of automobiles through changing exhibits, educational programs, and engaging experiences. As part of Georgia Museums, Inc., Savoy is a sister-museum to Booth Western Art [...]
If you think you’ve discovered all the good wineries in Georgia, think again! These wineries in the Northwest region of our state rival the great tastes of wine everywhere. Below is just a sampling of some of the distinctive [...]
Welcome to learning about the history of Whitfield and Murray Counties in Northwest Georgia! In addition to our headquarters where archival records are available for researchers, we maintain historic sites that would be danger of vanishing otherwise. Historical society properties [...]
Looking for a change of scenery? Look up to the stars! There is something intriguing about the night sky that draws you in, putting you in a reflective mood or making you yearn to reach further into the vast [...]
Historic Banning Mills is an adventure resort and conference center nestled into the Snake Creek Gorge located just outside Carrollton Georgia and roughly 40 minutes West of Atlanta in Whitesburg, GA. Historic Banning Mills holds two Guinness World Records, [...]
Created by the most celebrated folk artist in America, Rev. Howard Finster (1916-2001), Paradise Garden is an internationally acclaimed 4-acre art environment. Here, Finster crafted more than 46,000 works of contemporary American folk art including album covers for R.E.M. [...]
The picturesque beauty and terrain of Northwest Georgia lends itself to hiking experiences ranging from easy to difficult, but never disappointing! Choose a mountain hike, a state park adventure, or a semi-urban trail, and plan your weekend hiking adventure [...]
Barnsley Resort - Adairsville, GA Step into the legendary gardens at Barnsley Resort to learn more about the fascinating history and diverse collection of flora and fauna in the village and heirloom gardens. The horticulture team carefully tends the [...]
Nursing was not a woman’s job before the Civil War, but by 1865, there were over 3,000 nurses serving the Union and Confederacy. In the North, most female nurses worked in military hospitals. African American women serving as nurses [...]
The heritage of Northwest Georgia is diverse, amazing, and still to be discovered. As you read this blog focusing on the stories of the region’s Black citizens and heritage sites, may your curiosity move you from in front of [...]
Choosing just the right site for your special day sets the tone and ambiance for making memories to last a lifetime. Check out these places that will get your attention! Ashven Estate Twenty-eight private acres in historic Villa Rica, [...]
Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights - The 26th year of Rock City’s award-winning Enchanted Garden of Lights is a holiday tradition where guests can delight in over a million sparkling lights as they venture through our four realms [...]
They say an apple a day keeps the doctor away. Now is the time to get out into the fresh air and grab some of those delicious apples straight from the tree. North Georgia is home to Georgia’s apple [...]
There are probably significant attractions on your bucket list for Northwest Georgia such as the Booth Museum, Blue Ridge Scenic Railroad, Tellus Science Museum, and others. But while traveling to or from these sites, be sure to make time [...]
Northwest Georgia is brimming with outdoor adventure including lakes and rivers for fun family paddle outings as well as for those who are looking for a challenge. Having a good time on the water does not necessarily mean traveling [...]
Villa Rica Pine Mountain Gold Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Villa Rica’s rich and unique history of gold mining. We are Georgia’s only gold museum that is located on an actual gold mine with gold and gem [...]
The new state-of-the-art Courtyard Riverwalk Rome provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or drinks and dinner during the evening. Take in the [...]
Ft Oglethorpe The Fort Oglethorpe Welcome Center is located on the parade ground of the historic US Army cavalry post. The Welcome Center houses historic artifacts, photographs, and interpretive information covering local, American, and global history from the Spanish-American [...]
Cartersville Museum of regional history offers interactive exhibits of cultural, commerical and agricultural history since the early 1800s. Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission charged. 4 East Church Street, Cartersville http://www.bartowhistorymuseum.org treyg@bartowhistorymuseum.org (770) 387-2774
Incredible wine is about something other than the specialty — It's the experience and the people you share it with at the vineyard as well. Big Door Vineyards believes wine is something everybody can appreciate. It makes life somewhat [...]
Cartersville Features Contemporary Western American art, Civil War art, Presidential letters and photographs, and much more. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Thursday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday 1 - 5 p.m. Admission charged. [...]
Chatsworth Chief Vann’s historic plantation house, and grounds, serve as a physical connection to present day visitors of the early nineteenth century Cherokee cultural assimilation efforts planned to counter Georgia’s early expansion which ultimately led to the Cherokee Trail [...]
Rising Fawn Located on the western edge of Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon is one of the largest and most scenic parks in the state. Home to thousand-foot deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, wild caves, waterfalls, cascading creeks, dense woodland and [...]
Ft Oglethorpe The U.S. first and largest National Military Park features a Visitor Center with a short educational film about the battlefield, an extensive bookstore full of relevant information about the American Civil War, and a large map giving [...]
Dalton Cyra’s in downtown Dalton serves fare prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients available, chosen for their incomparable quality. The mantle of pride is “the best quality” in food and people. 234 N. Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30720 [...]
Dalton Moonshine made right, plus the only sunflower based spirits on planet earth. 109 E Morris Street, Dalton, GA 30720 https://www.daltondistillery.com 706-483-2790
Cartersville Home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site protects six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch. Etowah Mounds is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in [...]
Jasper Fainting Goat’s exquisite vineyard offers handcrafted wines grown from the finest certified French vines. The wine list boasts a range of full bodied reds, crisp, fruity whites and sweet blends. Enjoy earth…enjoy life…enjoy people. 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, [...]
All fall bucket lists should include Lookout Mountain! Visitors could easily spend a day or weekend enjoying all of the events, activities and beautiful fall foliage within just a short driving distance of each other. Just to name a [...]
Chatsworth A scenic drive on Highway 52 near the Cohutta Wilderness leads visitors to this mountain getaway. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in Georgia, winding through hardwood forest and blueberry [...]
One of the great things about gardening in the South is our long growing season. With cooler temperatures both gardeners and plants celebrate the autumn garden. Depending on the year, by late October or early November, the landscape is [...]
Waleska Georgia’s Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center, a Certified National Park Service Trail of Tears Interpretive Site, with Appalachian Settlement, dioramas, artifacts, Native American art, historic hand tools. Open Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat 10am-4pm, closed Sunday, Monday, and [...]
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin! Georgia’s Rome is tucked in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and centrally located between Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga. The beautiful Victorian river town stands out as the portrait of southern [...]
Ball Ground In the mountains of North Georgia; there is a World-Class destination garden just waiting to be discovered. Gibbs Gardens Seasons of Color is a feast for the senses all year long. Explore our 300-acre estate garden, with [...]
Cartersville Located one mile from downtown Cartersville, and one hour from Hartsfield Jackson International Airport. The Booth Western Art Museum, Tellus Science Museum and Barnsley Gardens are nearby. 24 Liberty Drive, Cartersville http://tinyurl.com/orj4mok 770-382-9787
Summerville Surrounded by rural countryside and the Chattahoochee National Forest, this quiet park in northwest Georgia offers outstanding fishing on two stocked lakes. Visitors can hike along three miles of lake loop trails and relax in swings while watching [...]
Keep Bartow Beautiful is a department of Bartow County Government Community Development. We oversee the Shakespeare Garden, The Bartow portion of the Etowah River Water Trail, Historical Spring Bank Trail and the GA state recognized "largest white oak", Pine [...]
Rising Fawn No experience necessary! Soar like an eagle in this purest form of flight! Fly tandem with a certified instructor pilot for a bird’s eye view of beautiful Lookout Mountain. 7201 Scenic Highway, Rising Fawn http://www.hanglide.com 706-398-3541
Blue Ridge Spend a day discovering what makes this farm and market unique. From orchards, berries and pies to hard cider, gifts and a cafe, this market has more than you can imagine. 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge, [...]
Calhoun Beginning of the infamous "Trail of Tears," Capital of the Cherokee Nation - Visitor Center, exhibits/film, 12 historic/reconstructed buildings, walking tour, one-mile nature trail. I-75 Exit 317, Hwy. 225, Calhoun http://gastateparks.org/NewEchota 706.624.1321
Cassville The Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial Center is a restored Rosenwald School that was built in 1923. Noble Hill was the first Rosenwald School built in Northwest Georgia, and it was the first black school that followed the standards and [...]
Rome Explore one of the Georgia’s most prized attractions. Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum tells the story of Martha Berry and Berry College through exhibitions, events and educational programming. Email: astevens@berry.edu Address: 24 Veterans Memorial Highway, Rome, [...]
Dallas Pickett’s Mill is one of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation. Visitors can travel roads used by Federal and Confederate troops, see earthworks constructed by these men, and walk through the same ravine where hundreds [...]
Bring the whole family to historic Prater's Mill for a day on the grounds. Enjoy fishing, picnicking and walking the nature trail. Built in 1855, the gristmill site is a trailhead for the Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway. Prater's Mill is also [...]
Woodstock Reformation Brewery makes timeless, inspiring craft beer for the reformer in everyone. Email: Info@reformationbrewery.com Website: http://www.reformationbrewery.com 105 Elm St. Woodstock, Georgia 30188 United States
Cartersville Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, this beautifully restored Victorian mansion, now owned by Bartow County and operated as a house museum, was once the home of nationally renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, for [...]
Lookout Mountain Create Memories Worth Repeating At Rock City Gardens. Take an unforgettable journey high atop Lookout Mountain! Enjoy the quiet woodland paths and gardens. Discover ancient rock formations. Explore the 400 species of plants, flowers, and shrubs. Each [...]
Cartersville This popular park on Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, water skiing and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. A sand swimming beach is nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees, [...]
As All Hallow’s Eve draws near, beware of unrest from the spirits those long departed. There are many areas teeming with the restless dead, such as Gettysburg Battlefield, Bell Witch Cave and Waverly Hills Sanatorium, but even here in [...]
Here in Rome, no meal is complete without dessert, and thankfully there is so much to choose from. The Sweet Bar The only place in Rome to have delicious hand-rolled donuts, The Sweet Bar is the perfect way to [...]
Summerville The Summerville Depot and Turntable is located in the heart of the Historic District in downtown Summerville. Standing for over 100 years, the Summerville Depot is full of history and life. Home to one of the few operating [...]
Cartersville Tellus Science Museum is a world-class 120,000 square foot museum located in Cartersville, GA just off I-75 at exit 293. The museum’s exhibits open minds and ignite a passion for science. Tellus features four main galleries: The Weinman [...]
Dalton Ride through history in one of the oldest railroad tunnels in the South; open 6 days a week. Visit the museum, tour the 1,477 foot railroad tunnel, the 1848 Clisby Austin House, 1900's era replica General Store, and [...]
