See America's Story through contemporary Western art, Civil War art, Presidential letters, Native American artifacts, and so much more.

This 54-acre site contains six earthen mounds, a plaza and village. It was home to thousands of Native Americans between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1550.

This park offers a seasonal beach, boating, fishing, hiking trails, picnic areas, mini-golf, camping and cottages and is located on Lake Allatoona.

The most convenient Visitor Information Center north of Atlanta, located just 2.5 miles from I-75 Exit 288 in historic downtown Cartersville. Stop and watch the trains go by while you learn of popular attractions, unique places to stay and the best in shopping and dining.

Whether you’re a first time visitor to Downtown Cartersville, or have lived here for years, we invite you to explore dozens of delightful shops and 19 delicious restaurants serving Southern flavor to fine dining.

This scenic 150-mile autoroute in northwest Georgia tells the story of the Native American Indians who once lived in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.

At Paradise Rental Boats, we've been renting and selling fun for over 25 years! And now, with 2 HUGE fleets on both major north Atlanta lakes, you'll experience convenient, hassle-free fun all summer long! Ski, wakeboard, fish and tube at your leisure! Make boating a part of your summer fun!

A 120,000 square foot world-class museum located in Cartersville, GA featuring dinosaurs, rockets, gems, minerals, vintage cars, a planetarium and more.

This museum of regional history offers interactive exhibits introducing the area's cultural, commercial and agricultural history since the 1840's. Self-guided tours or "history hunts" take about 45 minutes.

The Coca-Cola sign on the east wall of Young Brothers Pharmacy in downtown Cartersville has been authenticated by the Coca-Cola Company as the first outdoor painted-wall advertisement for Coca-Cola.

This 1860s Victorian mansion is the historical home of Samuel Porter Jones, noted evangelist of the 1800s.

Allatoona Landing Marine-Resort is an ideal family vacation destination. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat from the city or a watersporting thrill of a lifetime, Lake Allatoona promises good southern hospitality and great family fun.

Built in 1886 by Washington King, the bridge is on the Georgia Covered Bridge Trail as well as the National Historical Register. It's one of the oldest remaining covered bridges in the state.

A remnant of the antebellum industrial center started by Mark Anthony Cooper at Etowah, Georgia (now under the waters of Lake Allatoona.) The iron works operated until Sherman destroyed it in 1864 during the Civil War.

Recreation abounds around 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona. Visit the lake and enjoy pristine hiking trails along with 600 lakeside campsites, accommodating RVs and tent campers. Bring your boat or rent one at one of the four marinas in Cartersville. Open daily year-round.

Fought Oct. 5, 1864, this battle was the beginning of the Nashville Campaign. Two earthen forts, miles of trench works and interpretive trail markers can be seen.

Since 1929, the Grand Theatre has served as the cultural centerpiece of Bartow County. The theater provides a wide range of educational, performing arts and entertainment programs throughout the year. It is also the premier rental space for other local performing arts organizations.

Visit this cultural center housed in the first North Georgia school specifically designed for the education of black children.

On Lake Allatonna - Pontoons and ski boats rented hourly, half-day, full day and overnight. Supplies, gas dock and full marine services. Major credit cards accepted

Mark Anthony Cooper (1800-1885), a prominent Georgia industrialist, found friendship when 38 friends aided him in a financial crisis. Cooper commissioned a monument to honor them -- believed to be the only one of its kind in the world.

Visitors will enjoy the historic structure, passing trains and local history. It now houses the Cartersville Welcome Center.

18-hole public course.

Volunteers are available to assist you with genealogical research. Local volumes include marriage, deed and cemetery records and more. Workshops held periodically, some on American Indian genealogy.

The recently refurbished 1930s Legion Theatre in Cartersville is the home of the Pumphouse Players theater troupe.

Library and archive of Bartow County and Georgia History; active in preservation; sponsor of community events related to local history