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Attractions, Arts & Culture

  • 1902 Stock Exchange & Public Square
    Opera House
    (Map F4)
    124 Public Square, Adairsville
    770-773-1902
    www.georgiahighcountry.org/1902stockexchange.html
    Restored mercantile features gallery shops, Maggie Mae's Tea Room, and the Public Square Opera House Dinner Theatre. Tu.-Sa. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.  Lunch Tu.-Sa. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dinner Theatre seasonally.
  • 6th Cavalry Museum (Map B3)
    #2 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe
    706-861-2860
    www.6thcavalrymuseum.com
    U.S. Army Post (1902-1946) military museum of uniforms, weapons and vehicles located in historic district. Tues. - Sat. 9-4  Admission charged. Handicap accessible.
  • Bartow History Center (Map G5)
    13 N Wall St, Cartersville
    770-382-3818
    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.
  • Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (Map B8)
    420 W. Main Street, Blue Ridge
    706-632-2144
    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.
  • Booth Western Art Museum (Map G5)
    501 Museum Drive, Cartersville
    770-387-1300
    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.
  • Cagles Dairy (Map D6 & G7)
    362 Stringer Rd, Canton
    & 159 Montgomery Bridge Rd, Resaca
    770-345-5591
    www.caglesdairy.com
    An educational resource farm specializing in farm tours for school children and family fun destination.  Group tours by appointment, open seasonally for public tours/events. Admission charged.
  • Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home (Map G3)
    501 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome
    706-291-9494
    www.chieftainsmuseum.org
    Tells the story of the 19th century Cherokee in northwest Georgia through the life and experience of Major Ridge. Tues.-Fri. 9-3, Sat. 10-4
    Admission charged.  Handicap accessible.
  • Funk Heritage Center of Reinhardt College
    (Map F6 )
    7300 Reinhardt College Parkway, Waleska
    770-720-5970
    www.reinhardt.edu/funkheritage
    The museum is Georgia's Official Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center. Frontier village, dioramas, Native American Art Gallery, 10,000 antique hand tools. Open year round except major holidays, Tue.-Fri. 9-4, Sat. 10-5, Sun. 1-5. Admission charged.
  • Gordon-Lee Mansion (Map B3)
    217 Cove Road, Chickamauga
    706-375-4728, 800-487-4728
    www.gordonleemansion.com
    Antebellum plantation house, set on seven acres, furnished in the period of early Southern aristocracy.  Groups by appointment. Admission charged. Limited handicap accessibility.
  • Harris Arts Center (Map E5)
    212 S Wall St, Calhoun
    706-629-2599
    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.
  • Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park (Map A3)
    Lakeview Drive, Rossville
    877-LAKEWIN or 706-866-5681
    www.lakewinnie.com
    Wholesome family fun - 36 rides, 2 roller coasters, paddle boats, mini-golf, games.  Group rates available, free parking.  Gate admission $5, unlimited rides $20. Open April - mid September.
  • Lee and Gordon's Mills (Map B3)
    Red Belt Rd, Chickamauga
    706-375-6801 or 706-375-4728,
    www.leeandgordonsmills.com
    NRHP ca. 1869. Authentically restored gristmill. Early area general store. Unique turbine wheel design. Groups welcome.
  • The Marsh House (Map C3)
    308 North Main Street, LaFayette
    706-638-5187, 706-638-5703
    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.
  • Mercier Apple Orchards (Map B8)
    Hwy 5 North, Blue Ridge
    706-632-3411, 706-632-2364
    www.mercier-orchards.com
    Roadside farmer's market offers shopping and tasting - 30+ varieties of apples, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, jams/jellies, and bakery items.  Mon. - Sat. 8-6, Sun. 10-6.  Thanksgiving - Memorial Day close at 5.
  • Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum
    (Map G3)
    24 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Rome
    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.
  • Pine Mountain Gold Museum (Map K5)
    1881 Stockmar Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180
    770-459-8455, 1-866-514-6536,
    http://www.pinemountaingoldmuseum.com
  • Prater's Mill (Map B5)
    500 Prater's Mill Rd, Georgia Hwy 2, Dalton
    706-694-6455
    www.pratersmill.org
    Historic 1855 gristmill on Coahulla Creek, historic buildings, walking trail, fishing, County Fair in October.  Site accessible during daylight hours.
  • Prime Outlets at Calhoun (Map E5)
    I-75 GA Exit 312. 455 Belwood Road Calhoun
    706-602-1305
    www.primeoutlets.com
    North Georgia's largest outlet center, with dozens of factory direct stores including COACH Factory, Liz Claiborne Outlet Store, Tommy Hilfiger Company Store, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, The Children's Place Outlet and so much more!! Mon - Sat 10am - 9pm, Sun 11am - 7pm. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day. Hours are subject to change.
  • Rock City Gardens (Map A2)
    1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain
    706-820-2531, 800-854-0675
    www.seerockcity.com
    Explore botanical and geological wonders along the Enchanted Trail and legendary See 7 States view. 8:30 am till dusk, closing hours vary by season.  Admission charged. Limited handicap accessibility.
  • Rose Lawn Museum (Map G5)
    224 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville
    770-387-5162
    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
    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)
    5 N Wall St, Cartersville
    770-386-7343
    /www.thegrandtheatre.org
    Restored 1920's performing arts theatre hosts many performances, educational camps and school productions annually.
  • Tunnel Hill Heritage Center (Map C4)
    215 Clisby Austin Rd, Tunnel Hill
    706-876-1571
    /www.tunnelhillheritagecenter.com
    Museum of Civil War, Railroad and local heritage and artifacts, 1,477 ft. railroad tunnel. Mon-Sat. 9-5. Admission charged.
  • West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa (Map J2)
    185 Mann St., Tallapoosa
    770-574-3125
    www.tallapoosaga.gov/museum
    Local natural history museum, mounted wildlife and dinosaur replicas, mercantile and Native American exhibits, gift shop. Tues. - Fri. 9-3, Sat. 9-5. Admission charged.
  • Wilderness Outdoor Movie Theater (Map B2)
    217 Old Hales Gap Rd., Trenton
    866-966-8431
    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.

 


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