LOCATE IT: Northwest Georgia Mountains

Hiking trail of moderate difficulty provides the only access to Roberts Lake Park, a 45-acre green space along Long Swamp Creek. Long Swamp Creek is open for fishing with a Georgia Fishing License. To access the trailhead, take Roberts Lake Road to the north off Georgia Highway 372 just east of Downtown Ball Ground (near the Wheeler House). Once the pavement on Roberts Lake Road ends, a logging road continues for .25 miles to the trailhead. The logging road only accommodates one-way traffic, so be cautious of other vehicles and at times you may have to pull over and back up to allow others to pass. From the trailhead parking area (marked with signs) the trail runs .7 miles from the parking lot to the dam site.

Atop Lookout Mountain in Georgia, just six miles from downtown Chattanooga, TN, Rock City Gardens is an enchanting, 4,100-foot walking trail showcasing soaring rock formations, caves, and lush gardens.

Fresh ground non-GMO yellow grits, local pure raw wildflower honey, infused sunflower oil, homemade jams and pepper jellies, chow chow, kale, collards, mustard greens, rutabagas and more!

The Rockmart Historical Museum, co-shared with The Polk County Chamber of Commerce, was the first Rockmart building designed by architect Roy Reese. Buildings in the downtown area date back to 1885.

The lakes, with a backdrop of forested ridgelines, offer visitors a scenic and relaxed setting in which to enjoy fishing, hunting, picnicking, hiking, camping and other outdoor activities.

Toccoa River tubing and kayaking are perfect float trips for families with children too young for whitewater rafting. The Toccoa River in north Georgia is also ideal for those who just want to relax and enjoy the gentle flow of the water.

The Rome Area History Museum’s permanent exhibits create a walk through time starting with the Native Americans and early settlers, through the founding of Rome, the Civil War, and then the development of Rome’s more contemporary culture, lifeways, and industries.

Rome’s City Hall was designed by A. Ten Eyck Brown and was constructed in 1914. The Capitoline Wolf was a gift from Italy and is an exact replica of the Etruscan art that stands in the Palazzo dei Conservatori on Capitoline Hill in Rome, Italy.

Come see tomorrow’s Major League Baseball stars today! The Rome Emperors are the High A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and play in Rome’s State Mutual Stadium April through October.

The Rome Speedway has races every Sunday night at 8 p.m.

The Rome Symphony Orchestra is the oldest in the South and performs at the Rome City Auditorium.

The Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center showcases the diversity of the three rivers that converge in the center of Historic Downtown Rome. Exhibits feature live aquatic life and wildlife. Large tanks showcase native fish species including the highly endangered sturgeon.

Once Rome’s water supply tank, the Clocktower is the official symbol of Rome and perhaps its most beloved landmark. Inside is a small museum featuring murals depicting the history of Rome, and the clock’s original clock works.

Downtown riverfront system of over 10 miles of trails along all three Rivers of Rome. Map available in Rome-Floyd Visitor Center.

This beautifully restored Victorian mansion was home to renowned evangelist Samuel Porter Jones, for whom Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium (Union Gospel Tabernacle) was built.

Rosehill Cemetery’s land was donated to the town of Rockmart. The gazebo, constructed in 1891 is now considered one of the town’s most recognizable historic landmarks.

Indoor fun park

Part of the Toccoa River Canoe Trail.

Formerly the home of the late Evelyn Shepard Sanford Wade (1907-2004), the Sanford-Wade Heritage House was constructed in 1909. The house will serve as a museum in the future and private tours are available at no cost.

Take an extreme zip line tour, soaring 60 miles per hour through and over the tree canopy at Historic Banning Mills, the ruins of Old Banning town, and the rapids of Snake Creek Gorge.

A city park, Seaborn Jones Memorial sits along the banks of the Euharlee Creek in downtown Rockmart. Amenities: Passive Water Activities, Passive Trails, Picnic, Grills, Pavilions, Heritage, Silver Comet Trail Access

4 Baseball/Softball Fields, 1 Multi-Purpose Field, 1 Disc Golf Course, 1 Playground, 3 Picnic Areas, Running/Walking Track (1 mile), Concession Building/Restrooms.

All seating is outdoors. The Open Air Barn with covered seating is a relaxing spot for sipping wine and gathering with friends. Come visit the grapevines and soak up all nature has to offer.

The Seventy-four Ranch is the most unique bed and breakfast in North Georgia featuring the Old West ranch experience in wide open spaces to enjoy, with genuine cowboys, trail rides, cookouts, campfires, boating, fishing, cattle, baby animals and much more in an authentic historic setting filled with beautiful antiques.

Built in 1918, this historical building represents our region’s glorious past as ‘The Clothing Center of The South.’ A museum of the textile industry is inside Sewell Mill. Also farm market, banquet and event space.

Springbank Plantation at Barnsley Gardens Resort is home to one of the Southeast’s premier Sporting Clays facilities. The 12 station sporting clays course is on the 1500 acre resort less than 5 miles from the hunting preserve. The course boasts a diverse layout of shots in open field, in the woods, and shots over two reclaimed bauxite mine ponds.