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:
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Enjoy – amusement parks and outdoor sports
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Discover – the legacy of Georgia's land and her Civil War heritage
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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.
Map & Local Info
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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Adairsville
Nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, Adairsville was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety...
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Cartersville
Make Georgia's Land of Cowboys, Indians and Southern Legends your gateway stop to Atlanta or the mountains...
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Fort Oglethorpe
The City of Fort Oglethorpe is home to the Visitor’s Center at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic High Country Regional Travel Guide
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Attractions
Featured Attraction
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Hillcrest Orchards
Activities during the fall season, Sept. 1st through Nov. 30th open 7 days 9:00-6:00,include wagon rides ,a hands on petting farm & playground with 50...
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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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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Adairsville
Nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, Adairsville was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety...
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Cartersville
Make Georgia's Land of Cowboys, Indians and Southern Legends your gateway stop to Atlanta or the mountains...
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Fort Oglethorpe
The City of Fort Oglethorpe is home to the Visitor’s Center at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National...
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic High Country Regional Travel Guide
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Events
Featured Event
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Great American Rock and Roll Revival and Dance Party 2013
7-13-2013Break out your penny loafers, crenolines and poodle skirts, put on your jeans and white T-shirts, and grease up your hair for good time rock n' roll performed...
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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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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Adairsville
Nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, Adairsville was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety...
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Cartersville
Make Georgia's Land of Cowboys, Indians and Southern Legends your gateway stop to Atlanta or the mountains...
Read More -
Fort Oglethorpe
The City of Fort Oglethorpe is home to the Visitor’s Center at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic High Country Regional Travel Guide
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Places to Stay
Featured Places to Stay
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Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals
Nestled in the woodlands of the North Georgia Mountains in Ellijay and Blue Ridge Georgia, our vacation log cabin rentals offer an escape from the hustle...
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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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Side Trips and Main Streets
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Adairsville
Nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, Adairsville was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety...
Read More -
Cartersville
Make Georgia's Land of Cowboys, Indians and Southern Legends your gateway stop to Atlanta or the mountains...
Read More -
Fort Oglethorpe
The City of Fort Oglethorpe is home to the Visitor’s Center at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National...
Read More
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Plan a Trip
Visit our Online Visitor Info Center for trip ideas, brochures & travel tips
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Historic High Country Regional Travel Guide
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