Table of Contents. The Land of Sights & Legends. Northwest Georgia Counties

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2 The Land of Sights & Legends Welcomes you to discover, explore, and enjoy, the many treasures of the past & present cultures of our region. Northwest Georgia Counties Dade Catoosa Fannin Murray Whitfield Walker Gilmer Rustic Settings Mountain 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 Stories From 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 a history unique to northwest Georgia. A visit here will introduce you to industrious women, writers, film stars, musicians and artists. Chattooga Gordon Pickens Floyd Bartow Cherokee Polk Paulding Haralson Carroll H Atlanta Sequoyah, a Cherokee silversmith, developed the Cherokee syllabary, making reading and writing in Cherokee possible. Timeless Seasons Winters 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 home In less 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! Table of Contents Sights and Attractions... 4 National and State Parks... 8 Adventure Areas Regional Map Driving Trails Civil War Destinations Legendary Festivals and Events Visitor Information Centers Photo credit: Thanks to all Historic High Country Travel association members for full usage rights of all images located throughout this book. Copyright 2017 Historic High Country Travel Association Design by Templeton Design Group For more information call

3 Sights & Attractions 6th Cavalry Museum 6 Barnhardt Circle Fort Oglethorpe GA thCavalryMuseum.com Experience 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 ( ). Bartow History Museum 4 E Church Street Cartersville GA BartowHistoryMuseum.org Bartow History Museum takes visitors on a journey through over 200 years of history from the time of the Cherokee through the present. Big Door Vineyards 125 Clearwater Trail White GA BigDoorVineyards.com We are opening our winery in the Fall of We are looking forward to seeing you there! Booth Western Art Museum 501 Museum Drive Cartersville GA BoothMuseum.org Explore the West without leaving the South at Booth Museum Smithsonian Affiliate, 2016 Southeast Travel Attraction of the Year and Best Western Museum in America! Cashin s Sculpture Garden 1005 Little River Way Alpharetta, GA ChukkarFarmPoloClub.Com Cashin s Sculpture Garden in Alpharetta, GA offers a beautiful stroll through Nature s Cathedral on existing horse trail with 26 large sculptures. Cyra s Range & Garden Restaurant 234 North Hamilton Street Dalton, GA Facebook.Com/Cyras.Simple.Goodness A unique meeting place and a natural, chemical free restaurant, serving fare prepared with the freshest & finest ingredients available. Located in downtown Dalton. Dalton Distillery 109 East Morris Street Dalton, GA DaltonDistillery.com A distillery in the 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 of 1211 GA 225 Calhoun, GA GaStateParks.Org/NewEchota New 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 GA Reinhardt.edu/funk.htm The 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, LLC Post Office Box 825 Trenton, GA G3Adventures.com G3 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 Gardens 1987 Gibbs Drive Ball Ground, GA GibbsGardens.com Gibbs 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. Hilton Garden Inn-Cartersville 24 Liberty Drive Cartersville, GA HiltonGardenInn3.Hilton.com Located one mile from downtown Cartersville in the main business and entertainment district, our modern hotel is ideal for business or leisure travel! Lookout Mountain Hang Gliding 7201 Scenic Highway Rising Fawn, GA Hanglide.com America s #1 Hang Gliding School and Resort since No experience necessary. Come see why more people than anywhere else have come to FLY LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN. Mercier Orchards 8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, GA Mercier-Orchards.com Mercier Orchards, a family owned and operated apple orchard Started back in Mercier Orchards offers it s visitors a fun filled experience for the whole family! 5

4 Sights & Attractions Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum 24 Veterans Memorial Highway NE Mount Berry GA Berry.edu/OakHill A historic house and history museum, whose mission is to tell the story of Martha Berry and Berry College through exhibitions, events and educational programming. Praters Mill Historic Site 5845 Highway 2 Dalton GA PratersMill.org Historic grist mill built in 1855 and park. Grounds open daily to enjoy fishing, picnicking, walking the nature trails. Hosts annual Country Fair each October. Reformation Brewery 500 Arnold Mill Way Woodstock, GA ReformationBrewery.com Reformation Brewery believes communities have an innate desire to liberate the good gift of beer from institutional taste, intolerable trends, and social extremes. See Rock City 1400 Patten Road Lookout Mountain GA / SeeRockCity.com Explore 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 GA TellusMuseum.org Tellus Science Museum is a Smithsonian Affiliate museum in Cartersville, GA. See full-size dinosaurs, Apollo capsule, and Wright flyer, in addition to Georgia gold! The Ragsdale Inn Bed & Breakfast and Event Facility 103 Ragsdale Place Dallas, GA TheRagsdaleInn.com The Ragsdale Inn occupies a 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. 7

5 State Parks, Historic Sites & National Parks (* has lodging) *Cloudland Canyon State Park 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn GA GaStateParks.org/info/cloudland Lookout Mountain, rugged geology, scenic vistas, Elevation 800-1,980 ft., cottages, campsites, group lodge, pioneer campsite, picnic, hiking, tennis, disc golf. *Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain Park Road, Chatsworth GA GaStateParks.org/info/fortmt In Chattahoochee National Forest: cottages, campsites, lake with swimming beach, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, fishing, pedal boat rentals and miniature golf. *James H. (Sloppy) Floyd State Park 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville GA GaStateParks.org/info/sloppy 1.6 mile hike to Pinhoti Trail, cottages, campsites, two stocked lakes, pedal boats, playgrounds, Pioneer campground, picnic shelters. *Red Top Mountain State Park 50 Lodge Road, Cartersville GA GaStateParks.org/info/redtop 18 cottages, 92 campsites,one Yurt, picnic/group shelters, 2 Pioneer Campgrounds, boat rentals, 12 miles of hiking trails, reconstructed 1860 s log cabin, 3/4 mlle paved trail suitable for wheelchairs & strollers on Lake Allatoona. Chattahoochee National Forest fs.usda.gov/conf The 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, Toccoa Ranger District - Blue Ridge,

6 State Parks, Historic Sites & National Parks Continued Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park 3370 LaFayette Road, Fort Oglethorpe GA 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. Handicapped Accessible. Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site 813 Indian Mounds Road S.W., Cartersville GA GaStateParks.org/info/etowah The Ancient Indian City, home to thousands of Native Americans between A.D., Most intact Mississippian Culture site in SE, museum, 6 mounds, riverside plaza. Tues.- Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Admission Charged New Echota Historic Site I-75 Exit 317, Hwy 225, Calhoun GA GaStateParks.org/info/echota Beginning 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. Wed.-Sat. 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Admission Charged Handicapped accessible. Pickett s Mill Battlefield Historic Site 4432 Mt. Tabor Church Road, Dallas GA GaStateParks.org/info/picketts One 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 Charged Handicapped accessible. Chief Vann House Historic Site 82 Ga. Highway 225 N, Chatsworth GA GaStateParks.org/chiefvannhouse Cherokee plantation home built by Chief Joseph Vann. Open Thur Sun 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Admission Charged Handicapped accessible. 11

7 Land of Adventure OUTDOOR RECREATION Appalachian 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 , AppalachianTrail.org Benton 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 , GeorgiaPinhoti.org Silver 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 Sixty miles of paved trail for non-motorized recreation in the countryside of west Georgia. 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 , GeorgiaTrails.com/trails/keown.html 13

8 Land of Adventure Continued Pigeon Mountain, also in LaFayette, boasts the deepest cave in the world - Ellison Cave - plus horseback riding trails, hiking, and primitive camping. Open year-round Trails.com/tcatalog_trail.aspx?trailid=BGD Hidden Creek area of the Chattahoochee National Forest is an easily accessible area for camping, hiking and picnics , fs.usda.gov.conf Marshall Forest Preserve is a national natural preserve that features a Braille trail , Horseleg Creek Road, Rome GA Jackson Hill Confederate Site Historic 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 , 402 Civic Center Drive, Rome GA 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 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 it 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 Activities Most 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.

9 Trenton Land of Sights & Legends H Atlanta Lookout Mtn Fort 2 Oglethorpe 193 Chickamauga LaFayette Summerville Cave Spring Tallapoosa Rossville 27 1 Cedartown i i Rome Rockmart Buchanan Bremen Waco Chattanooga Ringgold Tunnel Hill 136 Chattahoochee National Forest Calhoun Cartersville Adairsville 113 Dallas 120 Temple 2 52 Dalton Villa Rica 20 Carrollton Resaca Emerson 5 92 Chatsworth Chattahoochee National Forest 5 52 Waleska Canton Allatoona Lake Carters Lake Blue Ridge Ellijay Jasper Ball Ground Woodstock Blue Ridge Lake Atlanta Whitesburg 5 i - Georgia Visitor Information Center 17

10 The ELLIJAYS of North Georgia Land of Adventure Continued LAKES, RIVERS, FISHING, AND BOATING Lake 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 , Recreation.gov Lake 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 MTNS, BlueRidgeMountains.com Carters Lake between Chatsworth and Ellijay is the deepest lake east of the Mississippi and offers swimming, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, cabins & marina , Recreation.gov Lake Conasauga is Georgia s highest elevated lake 3150 ft above sea level and allows swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, kayaking , fs.usda.gov/conf The 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 , GeorgiaWildlife.com GOLF Fine courses await your A-game in almost every community in the 17-county area of the Historic High Country area. For complete details visit SMALL TOWN. BIG VIEWS

11 Driving Trails 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 through Northwest Georgia counties, ending at the location of the great Battle of Chickamauga. Approximately 75 miles (in Georgia) Cities: 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.com Cohutta Chattahoochee Scenic Byway is 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 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 Trail Southern 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 wellplanned, each garden has its own story to tell. GeorgiaGardenTrails.org 21

12 Driving Trails Georgia 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.org Lookout 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 LookoutMountainParkway.org North Georgia Farm Trail Visit 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.com Old 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 27 Take an enjoyable alternate route to I-75 in West Georgia along the Scenic Hometown Highway - US Hwy 27 Approximately 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 SouthernHighRoads.org 23

13 Civil War Events Civil War Show and Sale First weekend in February Dalton Convention Center 2211 Dug gap Battle Road, Dalton GA VisitDaltonGa.com Over 400 tables with thousands of Civil War artifacts on display and for sale. Free lecture program. Civil War Comes Alive Last Saturday in April Booth Western Art Museum 501 Museum Drive, Cartersville GA BoothMuseum.org A day-long event to commemorate Sesquicentennial of the Civil War. Visitors can experience what life was like on the home front, listen to authentic music, chat with soldiers from the Union and Confederate armies, view Civil War art and artifacts, watch cannon demonstrations, and so much more! Battle of Resaca Civil War Reenactment Third weekend in May Chitwood Road, Resaca GA GeorgiaDivision.org/bor_reenactment.html Re-live 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. War Between the States Days Third Weekend in September 217 Cove Road, Chickamauga GA CityOfChickamauga.org Reenactors 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 Remembered First Saturday-Sunday in October 50 Lodge Rd SE, Cartersville GA GaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain One 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, 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 Reenactment October Robin Road, Ringgold GA RinggoldGap.webs.com Reenactment of the astonishing Confederate victory led by General Patrick Cleburne at Ringgold Gap. Old Cassville Cemetery Luminaries First Saturday in November CassvilleHistoricalSociety.com Beginning 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. Georgias Rome Shop & dine in the largest Victorian Era District in the state Paddle America s most diverse ecosystem Discover Henry Ford s Georgia castle Where the rivers meet & the mountains begin! VisitRomeGA.org

14 Destinations BLUE RIDGE Fannin County Chamber 152 Orvin Lance Drive Blue Ridge, GA BlueRidgeMountains.com Georgia 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. CALHOUN Gordon County Visitors Bureau 300 South Wall Street Calhoun, GA ExploreGordonCounty.com Gordon County is home to Civil War and Cherokee Indian history, outlet and boutique shopping, a whimsical rock village, farm fun, and festivals. CANTON Cherokee County Chamber 3605 Marietta Highway Canton, GA CherokeeChamber.com EXPLORE 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 Bureau 102 North Lakeshore Drive Carrollton, GA VisitCarrollton.com Visit 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 Development 1 Friendship Plaza Cartersville, GA DowntownCartersville.org Historic Downtown Cartersville has something for everyone including delicious restaurants, fashionable boutiques, specialty gift stores, fine museums, galleries, and theatres plus frequent special events. Cartersville-Bartow Visitors Bureau 5450 GA Highway 20 Cartersville, GA VisitCartersvilleGa.org Just slightly north of Atlanta on Interstate 75, is Cartersville, a convenient vacation destination that you ll quickly discover is one of Georgia s gems! CHATSWORTH Murray County Chamber 126 North 3rd Avenue Chatsworth, GA MurrayCountyChamber.org The Gateway to the Appalachians has lakes, streams and a wonderland of outdoor adventure. Native American heritage from prehistoric times to the Trail of Tears. CHATTANOOGA Chattanooga Area Visitors Bureau 215 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN ChattanoogaFun.com Chattanooga 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. CHICKAMAUGA City of Chickamauga 103 Crittenden Avenue Chickamauga, GA CityOfChickamauga.org Chickamauga has a historical beauty and a small Southern town appeal for those who are looking for a day out trip away from everyday life. DALTON Dalton Visitors Bureau 305 South Depot Street Dalton, GA VisitDaltonGa.com Outstanding outdoor adventures! A growing arts community! Weekly downtown concerts! Abundant historic sites! Unique craft beer breweries! Moonshine distillery! Dalton put it on your list! Downtown Dalton Development Authority 305 South Depot Street Dalton, GA DowntownDalton.com An 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. ELLIJAY Gilmber Chamber 696 1st Avenue East Ellijay, GA GilmerChamber.com Visit Ellijay in the North Georgia Mountains. Experience our acclaimed trails, heirloom orchards, delightful vineyards, tranquil rivers, & charming cabins. FORT OGLETHORPE Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Association 6 Barnhardt Circle Fort Oglethorpe, GA thCavalryMuseum.org Experience 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 ( ). JASPER Pickens County Chamber 500 Stegall Drive Jasper, GA PickensChamber.com A welcoming getaway to the North Georgia Mountains that s surrounded by nature, rich in history, and offers endless opportunities to explore! LAFAYETTE Walker County Chamber North Highway 27 Rock Spring, GA WalkerCoChamber.com Nestled in the mountains of Northwest Georgia, just minutes from Chattanooga, Tennessee, visit an area filled with scenic beauty, hospitality and history! ROME Georgia s Rome Office of Tourism 402 Civic Center Drive & 300 W 1st Street Rome, GA RomeGeorgia.org Plan 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. SUMMERVILLE Summerville Main Street 120 Georgia Avenue Summerville, GA SummervilleGa.org Our 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 RICA Villa Rica Visitors Bureau 106 Temple Street Villa Rica, GA VillaRica.org Villa Rica is where art, culture and history are at the heart and soul of the community. Home of the first Gold Rush in Georgia. WACO Greater Haralson County Tourism 70 Murphy Campus Blvd Waco, GA VisitHaralson.org Lookin 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! WOODSTOCK Woodstock Area Visitors Bureau 8588 Main Street Woodstock, GA VisitWoodstockGa.com Woodstock is home to a great downtown, The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta, world class mountain bike trails, historic Dixie Speedway, and award winning Reformation Brewery. 27

15 Legendary Festivals & Events JANUARY Winter Wine Series at Barnsley Resort, Adairsville Grand Theatre Entertainment Series, Cartersville Snake Creek Gap Mountain Bike Time Trial, Dalton Float the Etowah in the 3rd Annual Polar Bear Paddle, Rome FEBRUARY 1902 Stock Exchange Dinner Theatre, Adairsville Winter Wine Series at Barnsley Resort, Adairsville Snake Creek Gap Mountain Bike Time Trial, Dalton MARCH Southeastern Cowboy Gathering, Cartersville Winter Wine Series at Barnsley Gardens Resort, Adairsville Snake Creek Gap Mountain Bike Time Trial, Dalton Shamrock City at Rock City Gardens, Lookout Mountain APRIL Blue Ridge Mountain Adventure Race, Blue Ridge Mountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Kingston Confederate Memorial Day Observance, Kingston Springtime at the Homestead, Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Cedar Valley Arts Festival, Cedartown last full weekend in Peek Park MAY Discover Cherokee, Canton Mayfest, Carrollton S.O.R.B.A Mountain Bike Festival, Fort Mountain Mountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Arts in the Park, Blue Ridge BBQ Boogie & Blues, Calhoun Concert in the Park, Calhoun Rome International Festival, Rome 1890 s Days, Ringgold US 11 Antique Alley, Trenton Cagle s Dairy Family Farm Days & Dixieland Master Cup Stock Dog Trials, Canton PowWow. Canton Great Locomotive Chase, Adairsville JUNE Cave Spring Arts Festival, Cave Spring Dixie Highway Yard Sale, Ringgold to Marietta Thomas A. Dorsey Music Festival, Villa Rica Georgia Barbecue Classic, Cartersville Mountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Rome Shakespeare Festival, Rome Free Concert Series, Villa Rica Rock City s Fairytale Festival, Lookout Mountain Handcycle Race, Cedartown Wing & RockFest, Woodstock JULY Various Independence Day Celebrations & Rodeos Homespun Festival, Rockmart Old Timers Day, Blue Ridge Mountain Music Series at Red Top Mountain State Park, Cartersville Free Concert Series, Villa Rica AUGUST World s Longest Yard Sale, Lookout Mountain Parkway Free Concert Series, Villa Rica SEPTEMBER Arts Festival at Rose Lawn, Cartersville Pine Log Arts & Crafts Fair, Rydal Beautiful Backroads Century Bike Ride, Cartersville Harvest Time at the Homestead & Iron Pour, Cartersville FESTIVAL! Fine Arts Festival, Dalton Gold Rush Festival and 5K Run, Villa Rica RiverFest Arts and Crafts, last weekend, Canton A Taste of Carrollton, Carrollton RiverFest, Canton Pickin in the Park, Summerville OCTOBER Antique Engine Show, Calhoun Black Bear Festival, Chatsworth Chiaha Harvest Fair, Rome Etowah Valley Indian Festival, Cartersville Georgia Apple Festival, Ellijay Georgia Marble Festival, Jasper Great Locomotive Chase Festival, Adairsville Haunted Depot, Ringgold Heritage Days Festival, Talking Rock MeccaFest Arts Festival Fine Art Festival, Carrollton Native American Pow Wow, Cedartown New Salem Mountain Festival, Trenton Prater s Mill Country Fair, Dalton area (Varnell) Rock City Enchanted Maize Maze, Lookout Mountain Southeastern Cowboy Symposium, Cartersville Fiddlin Fest Between the Rivers, Rome Rock City s Rocktoberfest, Lookout Mountain Steam Into Summerville Railroad Days, Summerville Steamin Hot Stew and Chili Cook-off, Summerville SumNelly Autumn Festival, Summerville Torchlight Tour of the Ancient Indian City, Cartersville Cherokee Pignic, Canton Remembering Our Heroes, Fort Oglethorpe Wings Over North Georgia Airshow, Rome NOVEMBER Stilesboro Chrysanthemum Show (since 1912), southwest of Cartersville Grand Theatre Entertainment Series, Cartersville Light Up Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Steam into Summerville Railroad Days, Summerville Rattling Gourd Art Festival, Summerville Festival of Trees, Calhoun Native American Heritage Day Rome International Film Festival, Rome Native American Heritage Day, New Echota, Calhoun DECEMBER Various holiday celebrations and parades throughout the region 1902 Stock Exchange Holiday Dinner Theatre, Cartersville Rock City s Enchanted Garden of Lights, Lookout Mountain Gordon Lee Mansion Candlelight Tour Vann House Moravian Christmas Oak Hill Victorian Christmas, Rome For more updated information on Legendary Festivals and Events ExploreGeorgia.org 29

16 Visitor Information Carrollton Area CVB 102 North Lakeshore Drive Carrollton GA VisitCarrollton.com Cartersville-Bartow County CVB 5450 Highway 20 Cartersville GA VisitCartersvilleGA.org Chattanooga Area CVB 215 Broad Street Chattanooga TN ChattanoogaFun.com Chattooga County Chamber PO Box 217 Summerville GA ChattoogaChamber.org Cherokee County Chamber 3605 Marietta Highway Canton GA CherokeeChamber.com Chickamauga Tourism & Events 217 Cove Road Chickamauga GA VisitChickamauga.org Dalton Area CVB 305 S. Depot Street Dalton GA , VisitDaltongGa.com Fannin County Chamber 152 Orvin Lance Drive Blue Ridge GA MTNS BlueRidgeMountains.com Gilmer County Chamber 696 First Avenue East Ellijay GA ExploreTheMountains.com Gordon County CVB 300 South Wall Street Calhoun GA ExploreGordonCounty.com Greater Rome CVB 402 Civic Center Drive & W 1st Street Rome GA RomeGeorgia.org Haralson County Chamber 70 Murphy Campus Blvd. Waco GA VisitHaralson.org Paulding County Chamber 455 Jimmy Campbell Pkwy Dallas, GA PauldingChamber.org Pickens County Chamber 500 Stegall Drive Jasper GA PickensChamber.com Villa Rica Board of Tourism, Inc 571 West Bankhead Highway Villa Rica GA VillaRicaTourism.org Walker County Chamber N Hwy 27 Rock Spring GA WalkerCoChamber.com Woodstock Visitor Center Dean s Store, 8588 Main St Woodstock, GA WhatsUpWoodstock.com Georgia Visitor Centers Georgia Visitor Center I 75 South 2726 Interstate 75 South Ringgold, GA ExploreGeorgia.Org Georgia Visitor Center I 20 East Interstate 20 East, GA/AL Line Tallapoosa, GA ExploreGeorgia.Org Find more amazing things at visitvillarica.com 31

17 ExploreGeorgia.org Georgia Visitor Information Center 2726 I-75 South Ringgold, GA (706)