Four people are walking through the green grass and on the dirt path leading up to a stone castle at Rolater Park in Cave Spring, Georgia. There are dense forests behind them and the sun shines on the visitors.

Cave Spring

Cave Spring is a small town just 15 miles southwest of Rome and 1.5 hours from Atlanta, with a picturesque square and a mix of adorable shops, delightful restaurants and outdoor adventures. The town’s namesake is a natural limestone cave with a mineral spring that flows into a rock pond. The water has been the surrounding community’s drinking source for decades. 

Visitors flock to Cave Spring toting jugs to fill at the spring to take home — it truly is that refreshing! You'll hear squeals during hot summer days as people rush into the bluish-green, spring-water-fed swimming pool in 29-acre shaded Rolater Park.

Pop into the Cave Spring Welcome Center & Museum to learn about the history of the area and get recommendations on what to do on your visit — they’ll probably recommend a stop by A&B Creekside Restaurant, where the Friday reservation-only dinner is the hottest ticket in town for homemade salsa, scratch-made sides and an indulgent dessert menu. Southern Flavor and Linde Marie's Steakhouse are also great options for a meal. Stop into Spring Brew Coffee Company for a latte and hand-scooped ice cream, and be sure to take home some of Martha Jane’s World Famous Fudge, sold at The Peddler.

Be sure to walk around downtown to see historic homes and buildings from the late-1800s. It feels like the community could be in a Hallmark original movie with the happiest of endings. Snap a photo of the still-standing 1810 Vann Cherokee Cabin before perusing for unique gifts at Christa’s Etc., Blooming T’s Boutique and the Cave Spring General Store.

Spend a night at the historic Hearn Inn (located in Rolater Park) or Cedar Creek RV & Outdoor Center before getting up early and setting out on a section of the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail, a 335-mile, point-to-point trail a la the Appalachian Trail.

FAQs ABOUT CAVE SPRING

 

What are the top things to do in Cave Spring?

 

As the name of the town suggests, a limestone cave filled with stalagmites and a mineral spring is a top draw in Cave Spring. Swimming in Rolater Lake (also known as Cave Spring Pool) in water filled by the same spring is an excellent way to cool off in the summer, and many picnic in the idyllic park that surrounds it. The shops and restaurants in downtown Cave Spring are also popular, as are hiking trails and tours of the Vann Cherokee Cabin.

 

What are the best activities for families in Cave Spring? 

 

Besides Cave Spring and swimming or picnicking in Rolater Park, there’s also a pond that’s stocked for children to fish. For outdoorsy families, the Cedar Creek Park RV & Outdoor Center makes a great home base and also offers canoe, kayak, and tube rentals.

What are the best activities for couples in Cave Spring?

 

After exploring Cave Spring and Rolater Park, head downtown for dinner. Relax and stroll around the town square’s shops, linger in a coffee shop, and soak up the small-town atmosphere. Spend the night in a cozy inn or cabin near Cave Spring to further enjoy the peaceful setting.

 

What are the most popular festivals and events in Cave Spring?

 

When is the best time to visit Cave Spring?

 

 

The Cave Spring in Cave Spring is open year-round, so you won’t miss it no matter when you’re traveling. But many say fall, when the leaves are changing, is the most picturesque time to visit.

 

What is the weather like in Cave Spring?

 

Summers (May–September) in Cave Spring can be hot and humid. Winters (November–February) can see temperatures ranging from 34-52 degrees and frequent rain. Snow is rare.

 

What part of Georgia is Cave Spring located in?

 

Located in northwest Georgia just 5 miles from the Alabama state line, Cave Spring is found in the Vann Valley along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail.

 

What is the closest major airport to Cave Spring?

 

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is less than a 2-hour drive from Cave Spring.

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4 Rome Rd.
Cave Spring, GA
30124
Local: (706) 777-3382
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