Members
The Historic High Country Travel Association (HHCTA) is a volunteer organization, the mission of which is economic development in the 17-county northwest Georgia region through tourism marketing and promotion of its members. Our objective is to provide leadership, networking, and cooperative advertising opportunities, collaboration and a communication link with the travel industry. Read more about what our members have to say. Counties in the region: Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker and Whitfield Mission StatementThe Historic High Country Travel Association is a volunteer membership organization, the mission of which is economic development in the 17-county northwest Georgia region through tourism marketing and promotion of its members. Serving Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Pickens, Paulding, Polk, Walker and Whitfield Counties. Members By County Listing - Click on a county below to expand/close results listing.
Adjoining States & Counties
- Atlanta Magazine
260 Peachtree St, Suite 300, Atlant, GA
Associate
- Leisure Publishing Company/Blue Ridge Country
P.O. Box 21535, Roanoke, VA
Associate
- Southeastern Expeditions
5637 Hwy 411 South, Benton, TN
Attraction
Bartow (Cartersville, Adairsville, Kingston, Cassville)
- Bartow History Center (Map G5)
13 N Wall St, Cartersville
770-382-3818, http://www.bartowhistorycenter.org/
Explore northwest Georgia's past through hands-on exhibits featuring Cherokee life, Civil War, and more. Mon.-Wed. 10 -5, Thurs. 10-8, Fri. - Sat. 10-5. Admission charged.Handicap accessible.
- Booth Western Art Museum (Map G5)
P.O. Box 3070, 501 Museum Dr, Cartersville
770-387-1300, http://www.boothmuseum.org/
Contemporary Western artwork, movie posters, and illustration; Presidential portraits and letters, Civil War art. Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10-5, Thurs. 10-8, Sun. 1-5. Admission charged. Handicap accessible.
- Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Map G5)
I-75 Exit 288 - P.O. Box 200397, One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville
800-733-2280 or 770-387-1357, http://www.notatlanta.org/
Red Top Mountain State Park, Barnsley Gardens Resort, Etowah Indian Mounds, Booth Western Art Museum, new Tellus Science Museum & great lodging and dining! Welcome Center open Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5, Sat. 11-4
- Cartersville Downtown Development Authority (Map G5)
One Friendship Plaza, Suite B, Cartersville
770-607-3480, http://www.cvillemainst.com/
Information on shopping and dining in Historic Downtown Cartersville. Just 2 west miles at I-75 Exit 288.
- Rose Lawn Museum (Map G5)
224 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville
770-387-5162; http://www.roselawnmuseum.com/
The crown jewel of Cartersville's historic district, 18-room Victorian mansion, home of Rev. Sam Jones in 1800's. Tues. - Fri. 10am - Noon and 1- 4:30. Admission charged.
- Tellus: Northwest Georgia Science Museum (Map G5)
100 Tellus Drive, White (Cartersville)
770-386-0576, http://www.tellusmuseum.org/
Exhibits on Fossils and Dinosaurs, Minerals, Transportation and hands-on science, 120-seat fully digital planetarium. Call for hours of operation. Admission charged. Handicap accessible
- The Grand Theatre (Map G5)
7 N Wall St, Cartersville
770-386-7343, http://www.thegrandtheatre.org/
Restored 1920's performing arts theatre hosts many performances, educational camps and school productions annually.
Carroll (Carrollton, Villa Rica, Whitesburg)
- Carrollton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau & Log Cabin Visitors Center (Map L4)
102 North Lakeshore Drive, Carrollton
800-292-0871 or 770-214-9746, http://www.visitcarrollton.com/
The resource for lodging, dining, event planning and other visitor information needs in Carrollton - your hometown away from home. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Villa Rica Board of Tourism (Map K5)
571 W Bankhead Hwy, Villa Rica
678-785-1014, http://www.villaricatourism.com/
Georgia's first Gold Rush, home of Thomas Dorsey, a Historic Downtown - A City of History.
Catoosa (Fort Oglethorpe, Ringgold)
- Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce (Map A4)
264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold
877-965-5201 or 706-965-5201, http://www.catoosachamberofcommerce.com/
Visionary leader of business, promoting future commerce and community development initiatives.
- Fort Oglethorpe Visitor Center (Map B3)
#2 Barnhardt Cir., Fort Oglethorpe
706-861-2860, http://www.fortogov.com/
Housed at 6th Cavalry Museum, information about local attractions, accommodations, entertainment, events and vacation ideas. Tues. - Sat. 9-4
- City of Ringgold
150 Tennessee St, Ringgold
Destination Marketing Organization
- The Colonnade
264 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold
Attraction/Conference Center
- Yesteryear Properties
P.O. Box 184, Ringgold
Lodging
- Hampton Inn
6875 Battlefield Parkway, Ringgold
706-935-4800; Fax 706-935-4888, emurray@horizonhmi.com
Lodging
Chattooga (Summerville, Trion, Lyerly)
- Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce (Map E3)
44 Hwy 48, P.O. Box 217, Summerville 706-857-4033,
www.chattooga-chamber.org
A “Better Hometown” B&Bs, antique stores, Howard Finster’s legacy. October train rides celebrate Summerville Railroad Turntable.
Cherokee (Canton, Woodstock)
- Cherokee County Chamber (Map G7)
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
770-345-0400, http://www.cherokeechamber.com/
Cherokee County's rich heritage and beautiful scenery make it an exciting place to visit.
- Funk Heritage Center of Reinhardt College (Map F6)
7300 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska
770-720-5970, www.reinhardt.edu/funk-bennett
Official Georgia interpretive center for Southeastern Indians. Frontier village, dioramas, Native American Art Gallery, 10,000 antique hand tools. Open year round except major holidays, Mon.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Admission charged
- Georgia Magazine
511 Oakdale Rd, Canton
Associate of Cherokee Co.
Dade (Trenton, Rising Fawn)
- Dade County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center (Map B2)
111 Railway Lane, P.O. Box 1014, Trenton (I-59 Exit 11)
706-657-4488, 877-SEE-DADE, http://www.dadechamber.com/
Lookout Mountain, Cloudland Canyon State Park, Hang-gliding, Art Loop, Civil War Trail, Tourist information Mon. - Fri. 8:30 - 5.
- Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater (Map B2)
989 Slygo Rd., Trenton
866-966-8431, http://www.wildernesstheater.com/
World's largest drive-in theater, with 100'x 50' screen and hillside viewing. 1st run movies. New 2nd screen. Fri., Sat., Sun. 7:30 till 2 movies complete. $5/adult, children 3 and under free. Handicap accessible.
Fannin (Blue Ridge, McCaysville, Morganton, Dial)
- Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (Map B8)
420 W. Main Street, Blue Ridge
706-632-2144, http://www.brmma.net/
BRMAA offers classes in all mediums, two yearly festivals, writer's conference, concerts, and gallery shop. Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Fannin County Chamber of Commerce & Welcome Center (Map B8)
3990 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge
800-899-MTNS or 706-632-5680, http://www.blueridgemountains.com/
Surround yourself with beauty, relaxation and natural fun in Georgia's Blue Ridge. Rivers, streams, waterfalls. Hike, fish, shop, dream, relax. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- The Blue Ridge Lodge & Spa by Comfort Inn & Suites (Map C7)
83 Blue Ridge Overlook, Blue Ridge
888-223-7776 or 706-946-3333, http://www.comfortinnofblueridge.com/
66 spacious rooms with panoramic views, complimentary breakfast. Meeting/banquet space, fitness and recreation room. Elegant in-house Spa offering specialized full body treatments.
Floyd (Rome)
- Berry College
P.O. Box 490189, Mount Berry
Attraction
- Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (Map G3)
800-444-1834; http://www.romegeorgia.org/
Located in a restored 1901 depot with a caboose attached. Tour the "Between the Rivers" Victorian District; Historic Downtown walking and driving tour. Mon. - Fri. 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9-4
- Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum (Map G3)
24 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Mount Berry
800-220-5504, 706-368-6789, www.berry.edu/oakhill
The beautifully preserved 170-acre estate and family home of Berry College founder, Martha Berry. Mon. - Sat. 10-5. Admission charged. Handicap accessible.
- Rome Downtown Development (Map G3)
607 Broad St, Rome
706-236-4477, http://www.romega.us/
Largest intact Victoria Era District in the State, with shops, restaurants, and museums.
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Gilmer (Ellijay, East Ellijay)
- Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. (Map C7)
368 Craig Street, Suite 4, East Ellijay
706-635-7400, http://www.gilmerchamber.com/
The Gilmer County COC Welcome Center provides information on Gilmer's apples, Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Gordon (Calhoun, Resaca)
- Calhoun-Gordon County Convention & Visitors Bureau (Map E5)
300 S Wall St, Calhoun
706-625-3200, 800-887-3811, http://www.exploregordoncounty.com/
Housed in the Chamber of Commerce, information about state, region and local attractions. Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-3p.m.
- Harris Arts Center (Map E5)
212 S Wall St, Calhoun
706-629-2599, http://www.cgarts.org/
Houses the Roland Hayes Museum plus Art Gallery, music rooms, and Calhoun Gordon Arts Council. Mon. 10-6, Tues. - Thurs. 10-4, Fri - Sat. 10-2.
- Jameson Inn Calhoun (Map E5)
189 Jameson St, Calhoun
800-526-3766, http://www.jamesoninns.com/
Quaint, colonial-style motel, all new guest rooms, deluxe breakfast, fitness center, pool, wireless Internet, cable/HBO. Handicapped accessible.
- LaQuinta Inn & Suites
150 Cracker Barrell Dr, Calhoun
Lodging
Hamilton (Chattanooga)
- Chattanooga Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
2 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN
Destination Marketing Organization
- Lake Winnepesaukah
P.O. Box 91498, Chattanooga, TN
Associate of Hamilton Co
- Travel Host Magazine
P.O. Box 21806, Chattanooga, TN
Associate of Hamilton Co
Haralson (Tallapoosa, Bremen, Buchanan, Waco)
- Haralson County Chamber of Commerce (Map J3)
70 Murphy Campus Blvd, Waco
770-537-5594, http://www.haralson.org/
Bremen, Buchanan, Tallapoosa, Waco - small-town charm, history and more!
Murray (Chatsworth, Eton, Crandall)
- Chatsworth-Murray County Chamber of Commerce (Map C6)
126 North Third Ave, Chatsworth
706-695-6060 or 800-969-9490. http://www.murraycountychamber.com/
While visiting Murray County, get information for your next trip at this Georgia Local Welcome, at U.S. 411 and Market Street. Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Paulding (Dallas, Hiram)
- Ideal Daytrips
49 Silver Oak Terrace, Dallas, Paulding
770-723-6574, http://www.idealdaytrips.net/
- The Ragsdale Inn
103 Ragsdale Place, Dallas
Lodging
Pickens (Jasper, Talking Rock, Tate)
Polk (Rockmart, Cedartown)
- Polk County Chamber of Commerce (Map H4)
604 Goodyear Street, Rockmart
770-684-8760 or 800-226-2517, http://www.polk.ofgeorgia.org/
Silver Comet Trail & Depots, Cedartown Auditorium, Murals, Peeks Park, Veterans Memorials, Historic Courthouse, Museums.
Walker (Lafayette, Chickamauga, Rock Spring)
- The Marsh House (Map C3)
308 North Main Street, LaFayette
706-638-5187, 706-638-5703, http://www.marshhouseoflafayette.com/
Built in 1836, period furnishings, available for individual and group tours, weddings and other events by appointment. Sat. 10-3, Sun. 1-3.
- Walker County Chamber of Commerce (Map C3)
10052 Highway 27 North, Rock Spring
706-375-7702, http://www.walkercochamber.com/
Natural and historic sites abound in beautiful Walker County. Enjoy the small-town feel without leaving the conveniences of major metropolitans. Mon.-Fri. 8:30-5
- City of Chickamauga
P.O. Box 69, Chickamauga
Destination Marketing Organization
Whitfield (Dalton, Tunnel Hill, Varnell, Cohutta)
- Dalton Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Map C4)
Dalton 800-331-3258, http://www.visitdaltonga.com/
Primary marketing arm of Dalton Area in an effort to attract visitors, tour groups and meetings/conventions.
- Dalton-Whitfield Chamber of Commerce (Map C5) Whitfield
Dalton, 706-278-7373, http://www.daltonchamber.com/
Visit the largest metropolitan area in northwest Georgia and the carpet capital of the world.
- Downtown Dalton Development Authority
P.O. Box 707, Dalton
Destination Marketing Organization
- Prater's Mill (Map B5)
500 Prater's Mill Rd, Georgia Hwy 2, Dalton
706-694-6455, http://www.pratersmill.org/
Historic 1855 gristmill on Coahulla Creek, historic buildings, walking trail, fishing, County Fair in October. Site accessible during daylight hours.
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Associate Members Listing- Atlanta Magazine
Jill Teter
912-634-7575
What our members have to say:"Historic High Country Travel Association meetings and emails are a constant and encouraging reminder that we are part of a larger effort to tell the story of our region, and that good advice is only an email or phone call away." ~Joe Kitchens, Exec. Director, Funk Heritage Center "There is no better way to learn about tourism than from your peers. One of the most cost-effective ways to do this is by attending Historic High Country Travel Association meetings and getting involved. We all have great tourism products in northwest Georgia, but many of our communities aren't a week-long destination by themselves; however, collectively, we are. My involvement in the Historic High Country Travel Association allows me to learn about other area tourism products and find ways to cross-promote. We can truly offer a destination to the tourist market by offering the Historic High Country region." ~Beth Grubbs, Exe. Director, Calhoun-Gordon County Convention and Visitors Bureau "The Travel Association is a great networking tool. Working with other tourism professionals opens the doors to many resources, whether it's advertising cooperatively, representation at state and national travel shows, receiving media leads as well as representation on the travel association's website, just to name a few. I've been involved in the Association for many years, and I find its resources invaluable." ~Kathy Mathis, Deputy Director, Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau "Hidden Hollow Resort has been a member of and active in the Historic High Country Travel Association for many, many years, perhaps from the beginning. We go back to the early days. It is important to us that we continue to receive the benefits of our membership even though our Mom and Pop operation keeps us very busy and at times prohibits us from attending very many meetings." ~Bonnie Jean Thomas, Owner, Hidden Hollow Resort
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