Historic High Country

Historic High Country

Overview

Windows to the past can be found all across Northwest Georgia in the Historic High Country region, the Land of Sights and Legends.

Discover the many possibilities:

  • Enjoy – amusement parks and outdoor sports
  • Discover – the legacy of Georgia's land and her Civil War heritage
  • Explore – streams, lakes, orchards and wineries

As a major settlement for Native Americans, a plethora of historical sites are scattered across the rolling hills and rippling waterways of the Historic High Country. Immerse yourself in the history and enjoy the legacies.

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Attractions

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  • C. E. Blevins Avian Learning Center (The Egg Musuem)

    Come see the one-of-a-kind collection of folk artist C.E. Blevins: retired minister, teacher, and missionary.  For fourteen years he has been creating the most vast collection of exact bird egg replicas...

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  • Wes Hixon's Outdoor Adventure & Travel, Inc.

    A Full Service Consultant for Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Vacation.

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  • Sterling Holloway Birthplace

    Sterling Holloway Birthplace-A Georgia Historic Marker proudly pays tribute to the birthsite of one of Cedartown's most famous citizens, the beloved actor, Sterling Holloway. The character behind the quickly...

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  • Georgia Mountain Parkway

    Favorite route from Atlanta to the Georgia Mountains. Communities along the scenic four-lane offer outdoor activities such as white water rafting, tubing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping...

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Events

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  • Old Cassville Cemetery Luminaries - The Burning of Cassville

    The Burning of Cassville commemoration will begin at dusk (around 6 p.m.) on Nov. 2, 2013, at the Cassville Confederate Cemetery, marking the 149th anniversary of the burning of Cassville. Join the Cassville...

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  • Possum Pickin Bluegrass Concert 2013

    Bring a chair and join your friends on Head Ave, Tallapoosa. Concerts held every third Saturday, May - September and the first Sat. in October. Featuring live bands from West Georgia and East Alabama...

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  • Ringgold Market

    The Ringgold Market brings live entertainment, locally-crafted art and fresh food to downtown. A great way to spend a Saturday morning!

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  • Homespun Festival

    Lovers of fine crafts and art will find top regional artisans displaying and selling their unique creations in pottery, glass, jewelry, fashion, home décor, and furniture and home accessories at the Annual...

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Places to Stay

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  • Carter's Lake Marina & Resort

    Escape to the peaceful lake!  Carters Lake is located in the Northwest Georgia mountains, between Atlanta and Chattanooga. 62 miles of shoreline surround 3200 acres of clear, clean water. Often described...

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  • Winns Lake Lodge

    This beautiful lake lodge houses 19 bed rooms and sleeps about 40 people. It is non-smoking rooms available. Other amenities include: 1 Jacuzzi, all business amenities, an exercise room, 3 meeting rooms...

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  • Hilton Garden Inn

    The Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville is located in the premier shopping, dining, business and entertainment district of Cartersville, Georgia. Our Hilton Garden Inn hotel is only one mile from historic downtown...

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  • Ocoee Yurt Company & Cabins

    Unique mountain lodging, very close to the Ocoee Whitewater Center. air conditioned, fireplaces, queen-size bed, futon, frige, microwave, coffeemaker. Great view of Little Frog Wilderness. Close to grocery...

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