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The Land of Sights & Legends welcomes you to discover, explore,and enjoy the many treasures of the past & present cultures of our region.

Sights and Attractions .............................. 4National and State Parks ........................... 8Adventure Areas ..................................... 12Regional Map ......................................... 16Driving Trails ......................................... 21Lodging ............................................... 23 Civil War .............................................. 24Destinations .......................................... 26Legendary Festivals and Events ................... 28Visitor Information Centers ........................ 30

Rustic SettingsMountain towns and main street cities, legendary

attractions, luxurious resorts, charming B&Bs, waterside cottages and cabins, the adventure sites of the Chattahoochee National Forest, Civil War battlefields and prehistoric American Indian dwellings,

southern farms, grist mills and covered bridges await your visit to “The Enchanted Land,” so named by the

Cherokee Indians.

Patchwork StoriesFrom the oral histories of early Native tribes to the

creation of the Cherokee alphabet, this region of Georgia inspired many colorful stories. The journals of early pioneers and Civil War soldiers combined with individual life histories tell of ahistory unique to Northwest Georgia. A visit here

will introduce you to industrious women, writers, film stars, musicians and artists.

Timeless SeasonsWinters mild, kissed with frost and the occasional snowflake.

Springtime sparkling with dew-dampened blossoms and wildlife renewed. Summers green with sheltering shade. Autumn colors as bright and vivid as the patches of Grandmother’s quilt. Northwest Georgia is the perfect setting to make legendary memories in any season.

Close to homeLess than one hour from Atlanta, Ga., Birmingham,

Ala., and Chattanooga, Tenn., you could begin your memorable getaway: relax by fire, have tea on

an antique square, raft thrilling rapids, walk in historic footsteps, climb pristine mountains, shop designer sales, pick apples and drink fresh dairy milk, dine on world-class cuisine, resort to luxury, tee off on a championship

course, ride a roller coaster or antique carousel, and

see seven states. Your fun awaits in the 17 beautiful counties

of Northwest Georgia!

Photo credit: Thanks to all Historic High Country Travel association members for full usage rights of all images located throughout this book.

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6th Cavalry Museum 6 Barnhardt Circle, Fort Oglethorpe 706-861-2860 • 6thCavalryMuseum.comExperience our country’s history and military heritage from the Civil War to WW2 at the 6th Cavalry Museum located on the former Army Post at Fort Oglethorpe (1902-1947).

Barnsley Resort 596 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville877-773-2447 or 770-773-7480 • BarnsleyResort.comA historic southern estate with unrivaled recreation, fine dining, spa experiences calling you to the ideal vacation, romantic getaway, or your next successful event.

Bartow History Museum 4 E Church Street, Cartersville 770-387-2774 • BartowHistoryMuseum.orgBartow History Museum takes visitors on a journey through over 200 years of history from the time of the Cherokee through the present.

Booth Western Art Museum 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville 770-387-1300 • BoothMuseum.orgExplore the West without leaving the South at Booth Museum – Smithsonian Affiliate, 2016 Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year and Best Western Museum in America!

Cyra’s Range & Garden Restaurant234 North Hamilton Street, Dalton706-370-7305 • Facebook.Com/Cyras.Simple.GoodnessA unique meeting place and a natural, chemical free restaurant, serving fare prepared with the freshest & finest ingredients available. Located in downtown Dalton.

Cedartown Museum of Coca-Cola Memorabilia209 S. Main Street, Cedartown678-901-0245 • CedartownCokeMuseum.orgThe museum offers a comprehensive story from Coca-Cola’s humble beginnings in 1886 to its departure from Cedartown’s Main Street in 1977.

Dalton Distillery109 East Morris Street, Dalton706-483-2790 • DaltonDistillery.comA distillery in Northwest Georgia that is producing the world’s first sunflower spirits. TazaRay is a distinct spirit with undertones of roasted sunflower seed.

New Echota Historic Site, Friends of1211 GA 225, Calhoun706-624-1321 • GaStateParks.Org/NewEchotaNew Echota was the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1825 to their forced removal in the 1830s. Located just north of Calhoun, Georgia.

Funk Heritage Center (Reinhardt College)7300 Reinhardt College Circle, Waleska 770-720-5970 • Reinhardt.edu/funk.htmThe Funk Heritage Center is located on the campus of Reinhardt University campus in Waleska. The museum is Georgia’s Frontier and Southeastern Indian Interpretive Center.

G3 Adventures, LLCPost Office Box 825,Trenton706-913-7170 • G3Adventures.comG3 Adventures is an outdoor guiding service offering wild cave tours, guided hikes, and environmental programs in the Northwest Georgia Mountains. No Destination, Just Exploration!

Gibbs Gardens1987 Gibbs Drive, Ball Ground770-893-1881 • GibbsGardens.comGibbs Gardens – 220 acres of spectacular gardens. Open March to mid-December. 20 Million daffodils, 2,000 Japanese maples, waterlilies Japanese Gardens, Monet Bridge and more.

Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding7201 Scenic Highway, Rising Fawn706-398-3541• Hanglide.comAmerica’s #1 Hang Gliding School and Resort since 1978. No experience necessary. Come see why more people than anywhere else have come to FLY LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN.

Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge706-632-3411 • Mercier-Orchards.comMercier Orchards, a family owned and operated apple orchard started back in 1943. Mercier Orchards offers it’s visitors a fun filled experience for the whole family!

Noble Hill - Wheeler Memorial Center2361 Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Cassville770-382-3392 • NobleHillWheeler.orgA restored Rosenwald School built in 1923 as the first school for black students in Bartow County.

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Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum24 Veterans Memorial Highway NE, Mount Berry706-368-6789 • Berry.edu/OakHillA historic house and history museum, whose mission is to tell the story of Martha Berry and Berry College through exhibitions, events and educational programming.

Pine Mountain Gold Museum 1881 Stockmar Road, Villa Rica678-840-1445 • PineMountainGoldMuseum.comMuseum and actual mining sites with gold panning. Farm animal exhibit and train rides. Regional artifacts dating back to 12,000 BC.

Praters Mill Historic Site 5845 Highway 2, Dalton706-694-6455 • PratersMill.orgHistoric grist mill built in 1855 and park. Grounds open daily to enjoy fishing, picnicking and walking trails. Hosts annual Country Fair each October.

Reformation Brewery105 Elm Street, Woodstock678-341-0828 • ReformationBrewery.comTimeless, inspiring craft beer for the reformer in everyone. Weaving brewing with living, we declare well made beer is a good gift and should be free from fear, noise, and neglect.

Rose Lawn Museum 224 W Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville770-387-5162 • RoseLawnMuseum.comTour the Victorian home and gardens of legendary 19th Century Evangelist Sam Jones, honored by presidents and revered by millions.

See Rock City 1400 Patten Road, Lookout Mountain 706-820-2531 / 800-854-0675 • SeeRockCity.comExplore botanical and geological wonders and see the legendary 7 states view. Open daily at 8:30 a.m., with seasonal closing times. Limited handicap accessibility.

Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville 770-606-5700 • TellusMuseum.orgTellus Science Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum in Cartersville, GA. See full-size dinosaurs, Apollo capsule, and Wright flyer, in addition to Georgia gold!

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GaStateParks.org • 800-864-7275(* has lodging)*Cloudland Canyon State Park 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn706-657-4050 • GaStateParks.org/Cloudland CanyonLookout Mountain, rugged geology, scenic vistas, elevation 800 - 1,980 ft., cottages, campsites, group lodge, pioneer campsite, picnic, hiking, disc golf, biking, horse trails, caving.*Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth706-422-1932 • GaStateParks.org/FortMountainIn Chattahoochee National Forest: cottages, campsites, a lake with a beach for swimming, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, kayaking, SUP rentals and miniature golf.*James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville706-857-0826 • GaStateParks.org/JamesHFloyd1.6 mile hike to Pinhoti Trail, cottages, campsites, two stocked lakes, pedal boats, playgrounds, kayaks, pioneer campground, picnic shelters.*Red Top Mountain State Park 50 Lodge Road, Cartersville770-975-4226 • GaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain Cottages, campsites, yurt, picnic/group shelters, 2 pioneer campgrounds, 12 miles of hiking trails, swimming beach, reconstructed 1860s log cabin, 3/4 mile paved trail suitable for wheelchairs & strollers on Lake Allatoona.Chattahoochee National Forestfs.usda.gov/confThe Chattahoochee National Forest contains about 750,000 acres in North Georgia, offering hundreds of developed campsites, picnic sites, trails, lakes and streams. Primitive camping is allowed anywhere in the National Forest (unless posted otherwise) and a permit is not needed for a campfire. Contact the appropriate ranger district office below for specific information.Armuchee-Cohutta Ranger District - Chatsworth 706-695-6736Toccoa Ranger District - Blue Ridge 706-632-3031

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ContinuedChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe706-866-9241 • nps.gov/chch The U.S. first and largest NMP features Visitor Center film, 7-mile self-guided auto-tour, 1,000+ monuments, historical tablets, scenic vistas, hiking trails and horse trails. Daily 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. Handicap Accessible.Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site 813 Indian Mounds Road S.W., Cartersville770-387-3747 • GaStateParks.org/EtowahIndianMoundsThe “Ancient Indian City,” home to thousands of Native Americans between 1000-1560 A.D., most intact Mississippian culture site in Southeast, museum, 6 mounds, and river trail. Tues.- Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Admission Charged New Echota Historic Site I-75 Exit 317, Hwy 225, Calhoun706-624-1321 • GaStateParks.org/NewEchotaBeginning of the infamous “Trail of Tears”, Capital of the Cherokee Nation - Visitor Center, exhibits/film, 12 historic/reconstructed buildings, walking tour, one-mile nature trail. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m.- 5 p.m., December-March, closed on Sundays. Admission Charged, Handicap accessible.Pickett’s Mill Battlefield Historic Site 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Dallas770-443-7850 • GaStateParks.org/PickettsMillBattlefieldOne of the nation’s best-preserved battlefields; interpretive museum, original earthworks, four miles of hiking trails. Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Admission ChargedHandicap accessible.Chief Vann House Historic Site82 Ga. Highway 225 N, Chatsworth706-695-2598 • GaStateParks.org/ChiefVannHouse Cherokee plantation home built by Chief Joseph Vann. Thurs. – Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sundays 1 p.m.- 5 p.m.December-March, closed on Sundays. Admission Charged Handicap accessible.

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OUTDOOR RECREATIONAppalachian Trail The People’s Path, and America’s First National Scenic Trail. A public footpath across 2,155 miles of Appalachian Mountain from Katahdin, Maine to Springer Mountain, GA. A vision of regional planner Benton MacKaye, this trail winds through scenic wooded lands offering a treat for many wishing to escape urban life. Primarily used for day hikes, nature enthusiasts have been known to pack the entire route. 304-535-6331, AppalachianTrail.orgBenton MacKaye Trail The trail is named for the man who proposed the Appalachian Trail. While the Appalachian Trail follows the eastern crest of the Appalachian Mountains, the Benton MacKaye follows the western crest. Approximately 50 miles Cities: Blue Ridge-Dahlonega-Ellijay, bmta.org Pinhoti Trail This multistate, multipurpose trail connects Alabama to the west with the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain, GA. This route uses the Benton MacKaye Trail to connect to the Appalachian Trail. Forest trails, woods roads, county roads, and limited segments of highways comprise these trails. Much of the Pinhoti Trail (outside the Armuchee Ranger District of the Chattahoochee National Forest) is still under development. Road walks do not currently have Pinhoti Trail marking since the route along roads is considered interim. 706-766-3800, GeorgiaPinhoti.orgSilver Comet Trail Imagine gliding along on your bike through the north Georgia countryside, crossing a 500-foot-long trestle over a rushing river below, winding between rock cliffs and weaving among tall stately pines. The 60 miles of the Silver Comet Trail in Georgia is closed to motor vehicles.The trail begins near the intersection of Mt. Paran Road and Northside Parkway in Cobb County, and runs west through Rockmart and Cedartown to the Alabama border. From there, it will join the Chief Ladiga trail being built in Alabama. SilverCometGa.com Keown Falls in LaFayette is open seasonally and features unique rock bluffs, and a high-elevation swamp formed from natural springs. Sightseers will enjoy an abundance of wildflowers and shrubs. 706-695-6736, GeorgiaTrails.com/trails/keown.html

Pine Mountain Recreation Area This trail system includes 11 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that are both rugged and challenging, taking you to Cartersville’s highest point at 1,562’ above sea level overlooking Allatoona Lake, Cartersville and the Historic Etowah River Valley below. Bike usage allowed on Wednesdays. and Saturdays only. 770-387-5626, CityofCartersville.org/459/Pine-Mountain-Hikes

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altogether happeningLooking for a new place to explore? With a full line up of concerts, festivals and events, downtown Carrollton is the place to visit. Enjoy tasty eats, artisan beverages and local craft brews from one of 20 locally-owned restaurants. Live music, art exhibits, theatre performances, historic landmarks and boutique shopping offer excitement around every corner. And the square is only steps away from walking or biking the 18-mile GreenBelt or playing our best-in-state disc golf course. Find all the happenings at visitcarrollton.com

Pigeon Mountain in LaFayette boasts the deepest cave in the world, Ellison Cave, plus horseback riding trails, hiking, and primitive camping. Open year-round. 706-295-6041 Trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=BGD041-069Hidden Creek area of the Chattahoochee National Forest is an easily accessible area for camping, hiking and picnics. 706-695-6736, fs.usda.gov.confMarshall Forest Preserve is a national natural preserve that features a Braille trail. 800-444-1834, Horseleg Creek Road, RomeJackson Hill Confederate SiteHistoric Confederate Fort during the Civil War; original trenches remain in tact throughout the site. Five miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Several historic sites including Civil War markers and cannons. 706-295-5576, 402 Civic Center Drive, Rome The McIntosh Reserve in Whitesburg, near Carrollton, comprises 487 acres adjacent to the Chattahoochee River offering miles of hiking and horse trails, fishing, picnic area and weekend camping. 770-830-5879 CarrollCountyGa.com/home/mcintosh.htm Lookout Mountain Flight Park is the largest and most popular full-time hang gliding school and resort in the United States. Each year, the school teaches, certifies and solos five times as many pilots as any other school. Hang gliders launch from 1,340-foot McCarty’s Bluff, and the flight park includes a 110-acre mountain resort with camping and lodging conveniently located in its landing zone.When the park is open, morning classes are offered (weather permitting) every day of the year (except Christmas Day). Hang gliding lessons and tandem flights are given by certified instructors. There are also special events and clinics, and lesson package discounts for groups of five or more. Lodging is available for members and persons using the flight park. Group Guided ActivitiesMost communities in the Historic High Country offer a variety of group activities and can provide everything from quality accommodations to outdoor adventure recommendations. In addition, G3 Adventures can provide private guided tours for groups, families, and teams. Services include Wild Caving Adventures, Explorative and Nature Hikes, and Educational Programming in many North Georgia Communities. Their above and below ground adventures through the Historic High Country will leave you with memories for years to come.

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LAKES, RIVERS, FISHING, AND BOATINGLake Allatoona offers many boat launch ramps, public beaches, fishing areas, full-service marinas, boat rentals, lakeside campsites, and picnic shelters in Cartersville, Canton, and Acworth. The Lake Allatoona Visitor Center is open daily in Cartersville (I-75 Exit 290, right on Spur 20, 4 miles) and is the first resource for information. 678-721-6700, Recreation.govLake Blue Ridge offers boating, fishing, swimming, camping and picnic sites with full pool water levels Spring-Fall. A full-service marina is open Tuesday-Sunday. The Toccoa River, also in Blue Ridge, offers guided trout fishing trips daily, plus tubing and canoeing year-round. Nearby companies offer whitewater rafting trips. 800-899-MTNS, BlueRidgeMountains.comCarters Lake between Chatsworth and Ellijay is the deepest lake east of the Mississippi and offers swimming, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cabins & marina. 706-334-2248, Recreation.govLake Conasauga is Georgia’s highest elevated lake 3150 ft above sea level and allows swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking. 706-695-6060, fs.usda.gov/confThe Etowah River Water Trail is a 163-mile long water trail and provides a course through one of the nation’s most biologically diverse rivers. For an interactive map of launch sites, take outs, rapids, dams and points of interest, plan your adventure at EtowahWaterTrail.org.Rocky Mountain Recreation Area features two lakes with fishing jetties, boat ramp, beach, picnic shelters, scenic overlooks, hiking trails, tent & RV camping, group primitive camping, and group picnic area. North on US Highway 27 for 10.4 miles, left on Sike Storey Road 0.4 miles, left on Big Texas Valley Road 5.4 miles to entrance. 706-802-5087, GeorgiaWildlife.com Tennessee RiverWalk is a thirteen-mile river trail from Lookout Mountain to the Chickamauga Lake for walking, biking, or just strolling. Free parking, fishing piers and plenty of facilities along the way.

GOLFFine courses await your A-game in almost every community in the 17-county area of the Historic High Country area. For complete details visit GeorgiaHighCountry.org

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Blue and Gray Trail Follow Civil War history through 100 miles of High Country. Revisit the campaign that brought the Civil War to an end, experiencing nationally recognized battle sites and poignant chapters in our nation’s history. This trail is nationally recognized on the Civil War Discovery Trail. BlueAndGrayTrail.com/Chickamauga Campaign Heritage Trail It marks the route of the Union and Confederate soldiers from Chattanooga through Northwest Georgia counties, ending at the location of the great Battle of Chickamauga. Approximately 75 miles (in Georgia) Cities: Chattanooga, Chickamauga, Lafayette, Ringgold, Fort Oglethorpe, Summerville, Trenton ChickamaugaCampaign.org Chieftain’s Trail The Chieftain’s Trail is a 150-mile loop driving tour which interprets the native civilizations of the region. Discover the Cherokee and earlier Indian cultures and the suspenseful events that led up to the tragic “Trail of Tears.” ChieftainsTrail.comCohutta Chattahoochee Scenic Bywayis 54 miles of natural beauty and historic discovery in the rural communities surrounding the cities of Dalton and Chatsworth in northwest Georgia. Built into the very fabric and heritage of the land and its people are the scenic, cultural, recreational, archeological, historic and natural treasures often missed on the routes most traveled. 706-694-6455, GaScenicByway.Org

Dixie Highway Drive through history along “the granddaddy of I-75”, the first interstate to reach into the south connecting Michigan to Florida. Explore battlefields and Peacock Alley. Route passes through Ringgold, Tunnel Hill, Rocky Face, Dalton, Resaca, Calhoun, Adairsville, Cassville, Cartersville, Emerson, and Acworth. Facebook.com/DixieHighway90MileYardSale

North Georgia Garden TrailSouthern Appalachia is known for its abundance of history, culture and natural beauty. North Georgia lies in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and dotted throughout this region are formal, butterfly, herb and native plant gardens, just to name a few. From whimsical to well-planned, each garden has its own story to tell. GeorgiaGardenTrails.orgGeorgia Civil War Heritage Trails, Inc Interprets Georgia’s Civil War era along its historic routes, while leading visitors on an experience back in time. gcwht.orgLookout Mountain Parkway This tri-state driving route along 100-mile long, scenic Lookout Mountain cuts through the northwestern corner of Georgia. Attractions along the route include well-known Rock City and Cloudland Canyon State Park. 706-657-4488LookoutMountainParkway.org

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Barnsley Resort596 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville877-773-2447 or 770-773-7480 • BarnsleyResort.comA historic southern estate with unrivaled recreation, fine dining, spa experiences calling you to the ideal vacation, romantic getaway, or your next successful event.

Courtyard by Marriott320 West 3rd Street, Rome • 706-295-7006 • Marriott.com/Rome

Hilton Garden Inn24 Liberty Drive, Cartersville • 770-382-9787 • HiltonGardenInn3.Hilton.com

The Ragsdale Inn Bed & Breakfast and Event Facility103 Ragsdale Place, Dallas • 770-443-3440 • TheRagsdaleInn.comA lovely 1905 home conveniently located near Silver Comet Trail, Pickett’s Mill Battlefield, and historic Dallas hosting weddings, civic meetings, private parties and public events.

Holiday Inn Express865 Holiday Inn Drive, Dalton • 706-217-6200 • IHG.com/Dalton

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North Georgia Farm TrailVisit northwest Georgia’s agritourism sites in Blue Ridge, Ellijay and beyond. From farm tours, u-picks and farm-to-table dining to wine tasting, farm markets and more, your agricultural adventure is awaiting discovery along the North Georgia Farm Trail. GaFarmTrail.comOld Federal Road Welcome to the route of the old Federal Road. In 1805, the United States and the Cherokee Nation agreed in the Treaty of Tellico to establish the Federal Road through Cherokee territory. Approximately 144 miles Cities: Flowery Branch-Rossville Scenic Hometown Highway 27Take an enjoyable alternate route to I-75 in West Georgia along the

Scenic Hometown Highway - US Hwy 27Approximately 365 miles Cities: Ringgold- Bainbridge GeorgiaUSHighway27.com Southern Highroads A multi-state scenic loop tour through beautiful rural mountain communities. Visitors will enjoy beautiful scenery, rivers and lakes, National Forests, quaint small towns with many antique shops. 706-633-6706SouthernHighRoads.orgTrail of Tears Chattanooga Driving RouteThis driving tour is approximately seven miles long in one direction, beginning from Ross’s Landing in downtown Chattanooga. You will be following an original section of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.

Civil War Show and SaleFirst weekend in FebruaryDalton Convention Center2211 Dug Gap Battle Road, Dalton800-824-7469 VisitDaltonGa.comOver 400 tables with thousands of Civil War artifacts on display and for sale. Free lecture program.Battle of Resaca Civil War ReenactmentThird weekend in MayChitwood Road, Resaca706-625-3200GeorgiaDivision.org/bor_reenact-ment.htmlRelive the first major battle of the Atlanta Campaign of 1864 held on 650 acres of the original battlefield. Nearby sites include Fort Wayne, Confederate Cemetery and the Resaca Battlefield Park.Point Park NMP on Lookout Mountain110 Point Park RoadLookout Mountain TN 37350Special living history programs during the year and for the September and November 1863 Battle Anniversaries.War Between the States DaysThird Weekend in September217 Cove Road, Chickamauga800-487-4728CityOfChickamauga.orgReenactors come from all over the country outfitted in authentic Union and Confederate uniforms and set up camp in front of the Gordon Lee Mansion. Visitors get a glimpse of what the area was like when the Civil War came to this part of the country.

Battle of Allatoona Pass RememberedFirst Saturday-Sunday in October50 Lodge Road SE, Cartersville 770-975-0055GaStateParks.org/RedTopMountainOne of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War and the inspiration for the song “Hold the Fort,” the Battle of Allatoona Pass was fought on October 5, 1864. Two original earthen forts and trench works remain, making it one of the most pristine battlefields in the nation. Monuments commemorate both armies.Battle of Ringgold Gap Civil War ReenactmentOctoberRobin Road, RinggoldRinggoldGap.webs.comReenactment of the astonishing Confederate victory led by General Patrick Cleburne at Ringgold Gap.Old Cassville Cemetery LuminariesFirst Saturday in November 678-800-3214CassvilleHistoricalSociety.comBeginning at dusk at the Cassville Confederate Cemetery, the historical society remembers the burning of Cassville during the Civil War. Only three houses and churches escaped the flames.Tunnel Hill ReenactmentWeekend following Labor Day215 Clisby Austin Road, Tunnel Hill706-876-1571BattleOfTunnelHill.comBattle reenactment and living history, Civil War era tunnel tours and museum. Live authentic music and period ball dance. Open daily Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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DestinationsBLUE RIDGEFannin County Chamber152 Orvin Lance DriveBlue Ridge GA 30513706-632-5680 • BlueRidgeMountains.comGeorgia’s favorite mountain town, only 90 miles north of Atlanta via I-575, but a million miles away from it all. Trout Fishing Capital of Georgia.

CALHOUNGordon County Visitors Bureau300 South Wall StreetCalhoun GA 30701706-625-3200 • ExploreGordonCounty.comGordon County is home to Civil War and Cherokee Indian history, outlet and bou-tique shopping, a whimsical rock village, farm fun, and festivals.

CANTONCherokee County Chamber3605 Marietta HighwayCanton GA 30114770-345-0400 • CherokeeChamber.comEXPLORE gardens, museums and heritage centers; EXPERIENCE lake, river and trail adventure; and ENJOY shopping and dining in historic downtowns and outlet shoppes!

CARROLLTON Carrollton Area Visitors Bureau102 North Lakeshore DriveCarrollton GA 30117770-830-1765 • VisitCarrollton.comVisit the Carrollton area and Downtown Carrollton for shoppes, galleries and restaurants. Attend one of our events and book a night in your favorite hotel

CARTERSVILLE Cartersville Downtown Development1 Friendship PlazaCartersville GA 30120770-607-3480 • DowntownCartersville.orgHistoric Downtown Cartersville has some-thing for everyone including delicious res-taurants, fashionable boutiques, specialty gift stores, fine museums, galleries, and theatres – plus frequent special events.

Cartersville-Bartow Visitors Bureau5450 GA Highway 20Cartersville GA 30121770-387-1357 • VisitCartersvilleGa.orgJust slightly north of Atlanta on Interstate 75, is Cartersville, a convenient vacation destination that you’ll quickly discover is one of Georgia’s gems!

CHATSWORTHMurray County Chamber126 North 3rd AvenueChatsworth GA 30705706-695-6060 • MurrayCountyChamber.orgThe Gateway to the Appalachians has lakes, streams and a wonderland of outdoor adventure. Native American heritage from prehistoric times to the “Trail of Tears.”

CHATTANOOGAChattanooga Area Visitors Bureau215 Broad StreetChattanooga TN 37402423-756-8687 • ChattanoogaFun.comChattanooga is the gateway to Northwest Georgia via I-75. This scenic city includes Rock City and Lookout Mountain as well as Civil War and Native American history.

CHICKAMAUGACity of Chickamauga103 Crittenden AvenueChickamauga GA 30707706-375-4728 • CityOfChickamauga.orgChickamauga has a historical beauty and a small Southern town appeal for those who are looking for a day out trip away from everyday life.

DALTONDalton Visitors Bureau305 South Depot StreetDalton GA 30720706-270-9960 • VisitDaltonGa.comOutstanding outdoor adventures! A growing arts community! Weekly downtown concerts! Abundant historic sites! Unique craft beer breweries! Moonshine distillery! Dalton – put it on your list!

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Downtown Dalton Development Authority305 South Depot StreetDalton GA 30720706-278-3332 • DowntownDalton.comAn eclectic and impressive array of one-of-a-kind shops and dining choices, attractions from the Civil War era, and the perfect setting to play and live.

ELLIJAYGilmber Chamber696 1st AvenueEast Ellijay GA 30540706-635-7400 • GilmerChamber.comVisit Ellijay in the North Georgia Moun-tains. Experience our acclaimed trails, heirloom orchards, delightful vineyards, tranquil rivers, & charming cabins.

FORT OGLETHORPEFort Oglethorpe Tourism Association6 Barnhardt CircleFort Oglethorpe GA 30742706-861-2860 • 6thCavalryMuseum.orgExperience our country’s history and military heritage from the Civil War to WW2 at the 6th Cavalry Museum located on the former Army Post at Fort Oglethorpe (1902-1947).

JASPERPickens County Chamber500 Stegall DriveJasper GA 30143706-692-5600 • PickensChamber.comA welcoming getaway to the North Georgia Mountains that’s surrounded by nature, rich in history, and offers endless opportunities to explore!

LAFAYETTEWalker County Chamber10052 North Highway 27Rock Spring GA 30739706-375-7702 • WalkerCoChamber.comNestled in the mountains of Northwest Georgia, just minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee, visit an area filled with scenic beauty, hospitality and history!

ROMEGeorgia’s Rome Office of Tourism402 Civic Center Drive & 300 W 1st Street Rome GA 30161706-295-5576 • RomeGeorgia.orgPlan the perfect getaway to a vibrant city on seven hills surrounded by three peaceful rivers that meet in the center of the historic, downtown area.

SUMMERVILLESummerville Main Street120 Georgia AvenueSummerville GA 30747706-859-0900 • SummervilleGa.orgOur charming downtown is home to many events & festivities in Dowdy Park. Home to folk artist Howard Finster’s Paradise Gardens & James Floyd State Park.

VILLA RICAVilla Rica Visitors Bureau106 Temple StreetVilla Rica GA 30180770-459-7000 • VillaRica.orgVilla Rica is where art, culture and history are at the heart and soul of the community. Home of the first Gold Rush in Georgia.

WACOGreater Haralson County Tourism70 Murphy Campus BoulevardWaco GA 30182770-630-8946 • VisitHaralson.orgLookin’ for...paddlin’ the ‘Poosa, biking, walking, touring historical landmarks or screamin’ at the top of your lungs at our concert venue? It’s happening here!

WOODSTOCKWoodstock Area Visitors Bureau8588 Main StreetWoodstock GA 30188770-924-0406 • VisitWoodstockGa.comWoodstock is home to a great downtown, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, world class mountain bike trails, historic Dixie Speedway, and award winning Reformation Brewery.

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Music by The Tracks, CartersvilleVintage Base Ball on the Polo FieldMay thru August, Fort OglethorpeTake a Walk on the Wild Side, New Echota, CalhounAUGUSTWorld’s Longest Yard Sale, Lookout Mountain ParkwayFree Concert Series, Villa RicaOff The Rails Free Friday Concert Series, June thru August, DaltonMusic by The Tracks, Cartersville SEPTEMBERArts Festival at Rose Lawn, Cartersville Pine Log Arts & Crafts Fair, RydalBeautiful Backroads Century Bike Ride, CartersvilleBlue Gray BBQ, ChickamaugaHarvest Time at the Homestead & Iron Pour, CartersvilleHaralson County Fried Pie Festival, BuchananFESTIVAL! Fine Arts Festival, DaltonGold Rush Festival and 5K Run, Villa RicaRiverFest Arts and Crafts, CantonA Taste of Carrollton, CarrolltonRiverFest, CantonPickin in the Park, Summerville OCTOBERAntique Engine Show, CalhounBlack Bear Festival, ChatsworthCarrollton Festival of the Arts, CarrolltonCartersville Bluegrass and Folks Festival Chiaha Harvest Fair, RomeEtowah Valley Indian Festival, CartersvilleGeorgia Apple Festival, EllijayGeorgia Marble Festival, JasperGreat Locomotive Chase Festival, AdairsvilleHaunted Depot, RinggoldHeritage Days Festival, Talking Rock“MeccaFest” Arts Festival Fine Art Festival, CarrolltonNative American Pow Wow, CedartownNew Salem Mountain Festival, TrentonPrater’s Mill Country Fair, Dalton (Varnell)Rock City Enchanted Maize Maze, Lookout MountainSoutheastern Cowboy Symposium, CartersvillePumpkin Fest, Chickamauga

Fiddlin’ Fest Between the Rivers, RomeRock City’s Rocktoberfest, Lookout MountainSteam Into Summerville Railroad Days, SummervilleSumNelly Autumn Festival, Summerville3 Sisters Blue Grass Festival, ChattanoogaTorchlight Tour of the Ancient Indian City, CartersvilleCherokee Pignic, CantonRemembering Our Heroes, Fort OglethorpeWings Over North Georgia Airshow, RomeNOVEMBERStilesboro Chrysanthemum Show (since 1912), southwest of CartersvilleGrand Theatre Entertainment Series, CartersvilleRock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, Lookout MountainLight Up Blue Ridge, Blue RidgeSummerville Renaissance FestivalSteam into Summerville Railroad Days, SummervilleFestival of Trees, CalhounRome International Film Festival, RomeNative American Heritage Day, New Echota, CalhounTorchlight Tour of the ncient Indian City, CartersvilleDECEMBER – Various holiday celebra-tions and parades throughout the region1902 Stock Exchange Holiday Dinner Theatre, CartersvilleForum River Center Ice Skating, RomeRock City’s Enchanted Garden of Lights, Lookout MountainGordon Lee Mansion Candlelight Tour, ChickamaugaReindeer Run & Egg Nog Job, Villa RicaSanta Special Train Excursions, SummervilleVann House Moravian ChristmasOak Hill Victorian Christmas Tours, RomeThe Possum Drop, Tallapoosa

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JANUARYGrand Theatre Entertainment Series, CartersvilleFloat the Etowah, Euharlee Polar Bear Paddle, RomeWoodsong Music Series, DaltonFEBRUARY1902 Stock Exchange Dinner Theatre, AdairsvilleFire & Ice Festival, Blue RidgeWoodsong Roots Music Series, DaltonMARCHSoutheastern Cowboy Gathering, CartersvilleDaffodil Festival - Gibbs Gardens through Mid-April, CherokeeShamrock City at Rock City Gardens, Lookout MountainSt. Patrick’s Day Parade, Blue RidgeArt Takeover, CarrolltonWoodsong Roots Music Series, DaltonAPRILBBQ Boogie & Blues, CalhounBlue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race, Blue Ridge4 Bridges Art Festival, ChattanoogaTaste & Sound of Woodstock, WoodstockMountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, CartersvilleKingston Confederate Memorial Day Observance, KingstonSpringtime at the Homestead, Red Top Mountain State Park, CartersvilleCedar Valley Arts Festival, Cedartown – last full weekend in Peek ParkThree Sisters Garden planting, Earth Day, New EchotaMAYDiscover Cherokee, CantonMayfest, CarrolltonS.O.R.B.A Mountain Bike Festival, Fort MountainMountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, CartersvilleArts in the Park, Blue RidgeConcert in the Park, Calhoun

Rome Shakespeare Festival, RomeTrout Rodeo, Bremen1890’s Days, RinggoldUS 11 Antique Alley, TrentonCagle’s Dairy Family Farm Days & Dixieland Master Cup Stock Dog Trials, CantonPowWow, Canton Summer Music Weekends at Rock City, Memorial Day thru Labor Day Rock City’s Fairytale Nights, Lookout Mountain Down Home Days, Chickamauga

JUNECave Spring Arts Festival, Cave SpringDixie Highway 90 mile Yard Sale, Ringgold to MariettaOff The Rails Free Friday Concert Series, June thru August, DaltonThomas A. Dorsey Music Festival, Villa RicaGeorgia Barbecue Classic, CartersvilleMountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, CartersvilleRiverbend Music Festival, ChattanoogaRome Shakespeare Festival, Rome Free Concert Series, Villa RicaHandcycle Race, CedartownMusic by the Tracks Concert Series (3rd Sat), June thru Sept, CartersvilleRockFest at Tellus Science Museum, CartersvilleHoneybee Festival, LaFayetteCopper Creek Sunflower Festival, CalhounTallapoosa Summer Concert Series,June thru August, TallapoosaJULY – Various Independence Day Celebrations & RodeosCopper Creek Sunflower Festival, Calhoun Homespun Festival, RockmartChalkArt Festival at the Post, Fort OglethorpeOld Timers Day, Blue RidgeMountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, CartersvilleFree Concert Series, Villa Rica Off The Rails Free Friday Concert Series, June thru August, DaltonSpirit of the Sun Paddle Races, Rome

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Carrollton Area CVB 102 North Lakeshore Drive Carrollton GA 30117 770-214-9746, 800-292-0871 VisitCarrollton.comCartersville-Bartow County CVB 5450 Highway 20 Cartersville GA 30120 770-387-1357, 800-733-2280 VisitCartersvilleGA.orgChattanooga Area CVB215 Broad StreetChattanooga TN 37402 423-756-8687, 800-322-3344 ChattanoogaFun.comChattooga County Chamber PO Box 217 Summerville GA 30747 706-857-4033 ChattoogaCounty.orgCherokee County Chamber 3605 Marietta Highway Canton GA 30114 770-345-0400 CherokeeChamber.comChickamauga Tourism & Events 217 Cove Road Chickamauga GA 30707 800-487-4728 CityOfChickamauga.orgDalton Area CVB 305 S. Depot Street Dalton GA 30720 706-270-9960, 800-331-3258 VisitDaltonGa.comFannin County Chamber 152 Orvin Lance DriveBlue Ridge GA 30513 706-632-5680, 800-899-MTNS BlueRidgeMountains.comGilmer County Chamber 696 First Avenue East Ellijay GA 30540 706-635-7400 ExploreTheMountains.comGordon County CVB 300 South Wall Street Calhoun GA 30701 706-625-3200, 800-887-3811 ExploreGordonCounty.com

Greater Rome CVB 402 Civic Center Drive & W 1st Street Rome GA 30161 706-295-5576, 800-444-1834 RomeGeorgia.orgHaralson County Chamber 70 Murphy Campus Boulevard Waco GA 30182 770-537-5595 VisitHaralson.orgPaulding County Chamber455 Jimmy Campbell Parkway Dallas GA 30132770-443-3299PauldingChamber.orgPickens County Chamber 500 Stegall Drive Jasper GA 30143 706-692-5600 PickensChamber.comPolk County Chamber 133 South Marble Street Rockmart GA 30153 770-684-8760 PolkGeorgia.comVilla Rica Board of Tourism, Inc 571 West Bankhead Highway Villa Rica GA 30180 678-785-1014 VillaRicaTourism.orgWalker County Chamber 10052 N Highway 27 Rock Spring GA 30739 706-375-7702 WalkerCoChamber.comWoodstock Visitor Center Dean’s Store, 8588 Main StreetWoodstock GA 30188770-924-0406 VisitWoodstockGA.com

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