Overview
At first glance, it might seem easy to overlook this suburb located about 40 miles north of Atlanta. But this small city of about 16,000 offers a surprising number of attractions, and given its proximity to Interstate 75, it’s an easy drive from Atlanta.
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Allatoona Dam
The Flood Control Act of 1941 and the Flood Control Act 1944 authorized the construction Allatoona Dam, but World War II delayed the start of…
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Allatoona Lake Visitor’s Center
The Allatoona Lake Visitor's Center offers a brief look into the history of the lake and the local area. Among the many educational displays are…
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Allatoona Pass
After Atlanta fell, Confederate Gen. John Bell Hood began marching toward Nashville, Tenn., hoping to break Sherman’s supply line.
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Booth Western Art Museum
The Booth Western Art Museum opened in August 2003 and showcases Western art.
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Cooper’s Iron Works
Cooper's Iron Works is the last remaining remnant of the 19th century town of Etowah.
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Cooper’s Furnace Day Use Area
Coopers Furnace Day Use Park is open seasonally and is situated along the north bank of the Etowah River.
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Etowah Indian Mounds
Located on the north shore of the Etowah River and south of modern-day Cartersville, the mounds were inhabited from 1000 to 1550 by Muskogean Native…
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First Coca-Cola Painted Wall Sign
A Coca-Cola syrup salesman named James Couden painted a sign advertising the soda on the side of Young Brothers Pharmacy (known as Young Bros Drug…
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Friendship Monument
When Mark Anthony Cooper found himself $100,000 in debt in 1857 and his company, the Etowah Iron and Manufacturing Co., was about to be auctioned,…
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Oak Hill Cemetery (Cartersville)
Ebenezer Methodist Church (now Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church) founded Oak Hill Cemetery in 1838.
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Red Top Mountain State Park
The 12,000-acre Red Top Mountain State Park features more than 15 miles of hiking trails.
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Tellus Science Museum
Opened in January 2009, Tellus is home to one of only two digital planetariums in Georgia.
Eat & Drink Venue
4 Way Lunch
Fred Garrison established 4 Way Lunch in 1931 when he took a sack full of meat and packages of buns to an empty old saloon…
Eat & Drink Venue
Ross’s Diner
Since 1945, Ross’ Diner has served up old-fashioned dining such as chili, steak and gravy, and hamburgers to hungry patrons who belly up to its…
