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Equipment
Eco-Tourism
Trai
lsVi
sito
r Ce
nter
Geocaching
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome‘
Georgias Rome‘Adventures
in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Camping
Swim
ming
Horses
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
GolfBEAA Country Club
706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
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R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equi
pmen
t
Eco-
Tour
ism
TrailsVisitor Center
Geo
cach
ing
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for
more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome ‘
Georgias Rome ‘Adventures in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Cam
ping
Swim
min
gH
orse
s
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
Gol
f BEAA Country Club706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org 402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
RiversECO
Center
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equipment
Eco-TourismTr
ails
Visi
tor
Cent
erG
eocaching
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome‘
Georgias Rome‘Adventures
in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Camping
Swim
ming
Horses
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
GolfBEAA Country Club
706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
Rive
rsEC
O C
ente
r
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equipment
Eco-Tourism
Trai
lsVi
sito
r Ce
nter
Geocaching
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome‘
Georgias Rome‘Adventures
in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Camping
Swim
ming
Horses
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
GolfBEAA Country Club
706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
Rive
rsEC
O C
ente
rR
ome saw its first steamboat in 1836, marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equipment
Eco-Tourism
Trai
lsVi
sito
r Ce
nter
Geocaching
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome‘
Georgias Rome‘Adventures
in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Camping
Swim
ming
Horses
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
GolfBEAA Country Club
706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
Rive
rsEC
O C
ente
r
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equi
pmen
t
Eco-
Tour
ism
TrailsVisitor Center
Geo
cach
ing
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for
more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome ‘
Georgias Rome ‘Adventures in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Cam
ping
Swim
min
gH
orse
s
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
Gol
f BEAA Country Club706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org 402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
RiversECO
Center
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equi
pmen
t
Eco-
Tour
ism
TrailsVisitor Center
Geo
cach
ing
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for
more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome ‘
Georgias Rome ‘Adventures in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Cam
ping
Swim
min
gH
orse
s
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
Gol
f BEAA Country Club706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org 402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
RiversECO
Center
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equi
pmen
t
Eco-
Tour
ism
TrailsVisitor Center
Geo
cach
ing
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for
more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome ‘
Georgias Rome ‘Adventures in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Cam
ping
Swim
min
gH
orse
sCedar Creek Park
706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
Gol
f BEAA Country Club706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org 402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
RiversECO
Center
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equi
pmen
t
Eco-
Tour
ism
TrailsVisitor Center
Geo
cach
ing
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for
more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome ‘
Georgias Rome ‘Adventures in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Cam
ping
Swim
min
gH
orse
s
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
Gol
f BEAA Country Club706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org 402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
RiversECO
Center
R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
Equipment
Eco-Tourism
Trai
lsVi
sito
r Ce
nter
Geocaching
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road Kayaks, canoes, tubes, rafts, open 7 days a week
Cycle Therapy 706-235-4866 608 Broad Street www.cycletherapy.us
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001 181 Lock & Dam Road Fishing license, bait & tackle, boat launch
Green Bike Rentals Downtown Development - 706-236-4520Hawthorn Suites - 706-378-4837YMCA - 706-232-2468$5 daily rental
Rome-Floyd Recreation Authority 706-291-07661 Shorter Avenuewww.rfpra.com
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgiawww.bwnwga.org
Cave Spring Cave706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
City LabyrinthJackson Hill 402 Civic Center Drive Labyrinth for walking and meditation
Coosa Nature Preserve
706-234-5001Located at Lock & Dam ParkObservation deck & trails
Coosa River Basin Initiative
706-232-2724408 Broad Street Group events and individual rentals
Coosa Valley Cycling Associationwww.cvca.org
Marshall Forest Off Horseleg Creek Road Largest virgin forest located within city limits in the United States. Includes interpretive braille and walking trails.
Roman Holiday Riverboat 706-622-6435 [email protected] Passenger Excursion BoatHourly rental for private charter
Southern Off-Road Bicycle Associationwww.NWGAsorba.org Cycling events on mountain trails
R ome & Floyd County’s rolling hills
provide a scenic experience for walkers, hikers and bikers. Trails cut throughout the county connect to regional trails that flow into the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
One of Historic Downtown Rome’s greatest assets is the Heritage Trail System which winds alongside the Etowah, Oostanaula, and Coosa Rivers as they converge in the center of Rome. Discover the unique flora and fauna in Georgia’s Rome by foot or peddle.
V isit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for more information on the trails, rivers and parks of Georgia’s Rome. The visitor center also has information on geocaching, camping and equipment rental throughout the area.
Geocaching is a worldwide game of hide and seek. A geocacher searches for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing its location using GPS technology.
Surrounded by a wealth of natural beauty, intriguing history, and architecture, Rome offers over 1,400 caches hidden within 50 miles.
Visit www.geocaching.com for a full list of caches in the Rome & Floyd County.
Outdoor
Georgias Rome‘
Georgias Rome‘Adventures
in
B etween the winding banks of the
Oostanaula, Etowah, and Coosa Rivers, lies the community of Rome & Floyd County - a land of plentiful parks, trails and streams.
While Rome has developed into a thriving center for business, education and the medical industry, the land and water have been preserved to offer a natural escape for residents and visitors alike. Discover the natural oasis of Georgia’s Rome “where the rivers meet, and the mountains begin...”
Camping
Swim
ming
Horses
Cedar Creek Park706-777-30306670 Cave Spring Road
Lock & Dam Park706-234-5001181 Lock & Dam Road
Rocky Mtn. Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road
The Pocket & Chattahoochee National Forest706-695-6736Everett Springs Road
State Mutual Stadium368-9388755 Braves BlvdRV Campsites Only
RV Dump Station located in the parking lot of the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Cave Spring Lake 706-777-3382Rolater Park, Cave SpringMemorial Day - Labor Day
Northside Swim Center706-291-0766501 Kingston AvenueJune - August
Rocky Mountain Recreation Area706-802-50874054 Big Texas Valley Road7 days a week, 7am-7pm
Rome YMCA706-232-2468810 E 2nd Avenue
Gunby Equine Center706-236-2266Located on the mountain campus of Berry College. Must be at least 12 years old; Reservations required 2 weeks in advance. Must have Trail Ride Permit to ride horses on Berry College property.
GolfBEAA Country Club
706-234-8010227 Eden Valley Road
Callier Springs Country Club706-234-16912653 Callier Springs RoadPublic play weekdays only
Classic Par 3 Golf706-234-333175 Huffaker RoadLighted; open 7 days a week
Etowah Park Golf Driving Range706-291-07661325 Kingston Highway
Kraftsman Club706-235-9377284 Kraftsman Road
Plantation of Horseleg706-506-5607127 Winding Road
Stonebridge Golf Club706-236-50461-800-336-5046585 Stonebridge Drive18 hole public course, practice facility, golf shop and grille. www.romestonebridge.com
West Rome Golf Center706-235-226640 Shorter Industrial Blvd
GUIDE TO OUTDOOR RECREATION IN GEORGIA’S ROME
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center
Rome - Floyd Visitor Center402 Civic Center DriveRome, Georgia 30161
(800) 444 - 1834www.RomeGeorgia.org402 Civic Center Drive
Rome, Georgia 30161(800) 444 - 1834
www.RomeGeorgia.org8-11
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R ome saw its first steamboat in 1836,
marking the beginning of a thriving river trade. Steamboats measuring up to 170 feet in length navigated the rivers over the next century carrying cargo, mail and passengers.
Today, the rivers of the area are part of North America’s most biologically diverse river system with dozens of rare and imperiled species of fish, crayfish, snails and mussels. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the rivers for their scenery, canoeing, kayaking, boating and fishing.
T he ECO River Education Center’s
mission is to inspire children and adults to experience the ecology of Northwest Georgia. The aquaria inside the center features fish, turtles and frogs native to the Etowah, Coosa, and Oostanaula (ECO) River Basins. Indigenous plantings are located outside the center.
Located in Ridge Ferry Park, the center is designed for use by school groups to learn about the rivers in this area and for general public education. The city’s cruise boat, the Roman Holiday, is based at the dock of the ECO Center.
For programs, hours and rental booking information please visit www.romefloyd.com.
Where the rivers meet and the mountains begin...
This guide partially funded by:
Bike! Walk! Northwest Georgia
