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| Outdoor Places To Visit |
| Public Fishing Area Lakes |
Rocky Mountain Recreation and Public Fishing Area in Floyd County
Size: 2 lakes, 357 and 202 acres Fish: Bass, bream, channel catfish, crappie, hybrid striped bass
Lake Facilities: Boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms, camping, swimming, hunting, scenic overlooks, accessible to persons with disabilities
Fee: Parking Permit Open: All year from sunrise to sunset, swimming beach open Memorial Day through Labor Day, campground open from April 1 through October 31 and at other times designated by the area manager.
Restrictions: No horsepower restriction, idle speed only
Contact Information
Owner: Oglethorpe Power Corporation, operated by GA DNR Phone: 706-802-5087
Address: 4054 Big Texas Valley Road, N W Rome, GA 30165-9751
Directions: 15 miles north of Rome on Big Texas Valley Rd (off U.S. Hwy 27 and Sikes Storey Rd) |
| State Parks |
| Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites are committed to making facilities and programs accessible to everyone. All lodges have accessible rooms, meeting facilities and restaurants. Most parks offer accessible cottages, campsites, fishing piers, nature trails and picnic areas. Since degrees of accessibility vary among the sites, visitors may find it helpful to call the park or historic site they plan to visit to ensure their needs can be met. Overnight guests should be specific about needs when making reservations. |
Cloudland Canyon State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Cottages, museum, restroom and trail(s). Open at 8 am - 5 pm - Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-657-4050
Address: 122 Cloudland Canyon State Park Rd., Rising Fawn, GA |
Ft. Mountain State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 706-695-2621 at 8 am - 5 pm
Address: 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth, GA 30705 |
| James H. "Sloppy" Floyd State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage and restroom. Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm - Phone: 706-857-0826 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd., Summerville, GA 30747 |
| John Tanner State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm. Phone: 770-830-2222 at 8 am - 5 pm Address: 354 Tanner’s Beach Rd., Carrollton, GA 30117 |
Red Top Mountain State Park - ADA Access Ammenities: Campsites with comfort station, cottage, lodge, museum, restroom and trail(s). Park Hours - 7 am - 10 pm.
Phone: 770-975-0055 at 8 am - 5 pm - Address: 50 Lodge Rd., SE, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| Parks and Campgrounds |
| Dellinger Park - Family-oriented park, with 13 lighted tennis courts, 6 softball fields, football/soccer field with 440 track, 4 shelters (available for rent), 4-acre lake with gazebo, 2-mile walking trail with 20 exercise stations, 2 playground areas (ADA accessible), 2 basketball courts, restrooms, Olympic-size pool, Putt-Putt, and the main office for Cartersville Parks & Recreation Department. Phone: 770-387-5626 - Address: 100 Pine Grove Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Horseshoe Bend River Park - Fish, hike or picnic on the banks of the Toccoa River.
Open: Daily. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 706-632-7696 - Address: River Rd., McCaysville, GA 30555 |
Silver Comet Trail and Riverwalk - The Silver Comet Trail, connecting Atlanta to the Alabama state line, is accessible from downtown Rockmart. Open: Daily. Free admission.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-875-PATH Address: 604 Goodyear St., Rockmart, GA 30153 |
| Sugar Creek Alpaca Farm - Visit this farm and its growing herd of Suri alpacas. Call for hours. Guided tours by reservation. Free. Amenities: Parking, public pestrooms, mobility impaired accessibility. Free admission. Phone: 706-258-4494, 888-662-8253 – Address: 1050 Cox Rd, Blue Ridge, GA |
| Indoor Places To Visit |
| Museums |
6th Calvary Museum preserves the rich military history of the "Fighting Sixth" Calvary, US Army Post and Third WAC Training Center 1902-1946. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Sat 9 am - 4 pm. Call for fees.
Phone: 706-861-2680 - Address: 2 Barnhardt cirlcle, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 |
Battles for Chattanooga Museum - The 3-D electronic battle map of the Civil War features 5000 mini soldiers, and 650 lights and sounds. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open daily 10 am - 5 pm, summer 9 am - 6 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 423-821-2812 or toll-free at 800-825-8366
Address: 1110 E Brow Road, Lookout Mountain, Ga 37350 |
| Booth Western Art Museum - Permanent collection of contemporary Western art, Civil War art & presidential memorabillia. Call for hours. Adults $8, senoirs $6, students $5, children under 12 dree. Amenties: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facility. Phone: 770-387-1300 - Address: 501 Museum Dr., Cartersville, GA |
Bud Jones Taxidermy Museum includes exotic animal mounts and an extensive fossil collection. Open: Mon.-Fri. 8a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 9a.m.-12p.m.Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 770-574-7480 – Address: 359 GA Hwy 120 E., Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
Chieftans Museum and Major Ridge Home - Given the National Trail of Tears designation, its focus in the Cherokee leader Major Ridge. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Fri 9 am-3 pm and Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Admission is Adults $3, children $1.50 and seniors $2. Children 5 and under are free. Phone: 706-291-9494
Address: 501 Riverside Pkwy., Rome, GA 30161 |
| Euharlee Creek Covered Bridge & Historic Museum - The covered bridge was built in 1886 by Washington King, the bridge is on the Georgia Covered Bridge Trail. Open: Museum Tue-Fri. 1-5p.m. and during seasonal events. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 770-607-2017 – Address: 116 Covered Bridge Rd., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| Heritage Museum of Gilmer County promotes arts and the local history of Gilmer County. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms and Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Open Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm. Free admission. Phone: 706-635-5605 - Address: 207 Dalton St., Ellijay, GA |
Historic Depot and Friendship Plaza - Enjoy the historic structure, passing trains and local history. Open: Visitor information Mon.-Fri. 8:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Closed Sun. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 770-387-1357 and toll-free 800-733-2280
Address: One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA 30120 |
Kingston Women’s History Museum portrays life in Kingston following the Civil War.
Open: Sat.-Sun. 1-4p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Free admission. Phone: 770-336-5540 – Address: 13 E. Main St., Kingston, GA 30145 |
Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum houses a remarkable collection of art, including memorabilia from Martha Berry's founding of the Berry Schools. The museum grounds offer elegant gardens and nature trails including the Formal Garden, the Goldfish Garden, the Bridal Walk, the Sundial Garden, the Sunken Garden, the Fernery Nature Trail, the Catfish Pond, and functioning greenhouses. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared, food and party facilities. Open Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Call for fees.
Phone: 706-291-1881 or toll-free at 800-220-5504
Address: 24 Veterans Memorail Hwy., Rome, GA 30165 |
| Old Stone Church Museum was built around 1850, the recently restored church still has its original pews. It now houses the Catoosa County Historical Museum. Open: Thurs.-Sun. 1-4 p.m. Free. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-935-5232 - Address: US Hwy 41 and GA Hwy 2, south of Ringgold, GA |
Paulding County Historical Society Museum contains artifacts, relics, memorabilia and records of events and history of Paulding County. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues, Thurs and Sat noon-4 pm or by appointment. Admission is $2 for adults and $1 for children. Phone: 770-505-3485
Address: 295 N Johnston, St., Dallas, GA 30132 |
| Rome Area History Museum - Tales of adventure, exploration and dedication await, from DeSoto to the Civil War, from early barnstormers to more recent Rome history. Amenities: parking, public restrooms, accessibility for mobility-impared and party facilities. Open tues-Sat 10 am-5 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 706-235-8051 - Address: 305 Broad St., Rome, GA 31061 |
Rose Lawn Museum - This 1860s Victorian Mansion is the historical ome of Samuel Port Jones, noted evangelists of the 1800s. Accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tues-Fri 10 am - noon and 1-5 pm or by appointment. Call for fees. Phone: 770-387-5162
Address: 224 W Cherokee Ave., Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum - Galleries devoted to minerals, fossils, transportaion technology and hands-on science experiences. Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Call for fees. Phone: 770-386-0576 - Address: 100 Tellus Dr., Cartersville, GA 30184 |
The Marble Museum - Tour the local treasure to learn how marble is formed, mined and quarried while exploring its many other uses. Open: Mon.-Fri. 9a.m.-4p.m. Free admission.
Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 770-735-2211 – Address: 1985 Kennesaw Ave., Nelson, GA 30151 |
Walker County Regional Heritage & Model Train Museum displays Indian artifacts, antique guns and other local historic highlights. Open: Mon.-Fri. 10a.m.-3p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-4p.m. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission.
Phone: 706-375-6801 – 100 Gordon St., Chickamauga, GA 30707 |
West Georgia Museum of Tallapoosa focuses on local history and paleontology.
Amenities: parking, public restrooms and accessibility for mobility-impared. Open Tus-Fri 9 am - 4 pm and Sat 9 am - 5 pm. Adults $2 and children $1. Phone: 7770-574-3125
Address: 185 Mann St, Tallapoosa, GA 30176 |
| Art Galleries |
| Harris Arts Center houses the Roland Hayes Museum, the Ratner Theater and an art gallery. Open: Mon. 10a.m.-6p.m., Tue-Thurs. 10a.m.-4pm, Fri.-Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m. Tours available. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired and Party Facilities. Phone: 770-629-2599 – Address: 212 S. Wall St., Calhoun, GA 30703 |
| Historic Sites - Historical Societies & Genealogical Societies |
Confederate Cemetery and Memorial Wall is the site of 421 Confederate and four Union soldiers’ graves. Open: Daylight hours. Amenities: Parking, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Free admission. Phone: 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258
Address: Ridge St. in West Hill Cemetery, Dalton, GA 30720 |
Confederate Cemetery-Battle of Resaca - This battle was the first major conflict in the Campaign for Atlanta. Self-guided driving tour of battlefield available. Also visit the first Confederate cemetery. Open: Daily. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 706-625-3200. 800-887-3811
Address: US Hwy 41 N. and Confederate Rd., Resaca, GA 30735 |
Crown Gardens & Archives & Whitfield-Murry Historical Society is where Genealogy enthusiasts can find records here for Whitfield and Murry counties. Open: Tue.-Fri. 10a.m.-5p.m. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired
Phone: 706-278-0217 – Address: 715 Chattanooga Ave., Dalton, GA 30720 |
| Govenor's House - Stroll this 1930s estate, which is complemented by gardens and a stained-glass chapel. Open: the 2nd Thurs. each Month for lunch 11:30a.m.-2:30p.m. or by appt. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Food, Party Facilities. Phone: 770-336-9149 – Address: 45 Howard St., Kingston, GA 30145 |
| Historic Haralson County Courthouse - The courthouse, on the National Register, is a museum, library and office of the county’s historical society. Open: Mon.-Thurs 11:30a.m.-6p.m., Sat. 10a.m.-2p.m., or by appt. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired. Phone: 770-646-3369 – Address: Courthouse Square, Buchanan, GA 30113 |
| Oakleigh Historic Home - General Sherman used this historic home as his headquarters in the Civil War. It is now home to the Gordon County Historical Society. Open: Mon.-Thurs. 10a.m.-4p.m. or appt. Free admission. Amenities: Parking, Public Restrooms, Accessibility for mobility-impaired, Party Facilities. Phone: 706-629-1515 – Address: 355 S Wall St, Calhoun, GA |
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