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Historic Adairsville Georgia |
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City and Destination Information Accommodations Suggestions for Acworth Things to See and Do Restaurant and Dining Suggestions Books, Maps, Travel Guides and More Links |
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City and Destination Information
A visit to this little town in Northwest Georgia is a must for anyone who loves history, antiquing and good food! Adairsville, nestled in the Oothcalooga Valley, was the first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places. The town was named in honor of Chief John Adair, a Scottish settler who married a Cherokee Indian girl.
The railroad which lies at the center of town was central to its development. Adairsville was a terminus of the Western & Atlantic Railroad with machine shops, munitions warehouses, and a roundhouse. The depot was completed in 1847 and Adairsville grew quickly as mills, blacksmiths and hotels opened around the town square.
The Civil War brought much action to Adairsville as the
location of the Great Locomotive Chase. The Chase
is probably the war's best known escapade and was made famous by a Walt Disney movie of
the same name. Today, visitors can see the original depot which witnessed the
pursuit of the steam locomotive General.
Today, many of the pre-Civil War homes and churches stand alongside fine
Victorian examples in the 170-acre historic district. You will enjoy your
visit as you stroll through the antique shops and boutiques, followed by lunch or dinner in one of the area's
fine restaurants such as the 1902 Stock Exchange.
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Things to See
and Do
Barnsley Gardens
Just
5 miles outside Adairsville is Barnsley Inn & Golf at Barnsley
Gardens. This place has to be seen to be believed. Here guests can enjoy 70 luxurious guest rooms in 33
unique cottages, championship
golf, fine dining, tennis and spa retreats. Barnsley Gardens was the 1840's
estate of Godfrey Barnsley, once the richest man in Georgia. The manor house
lies in ruins amidst heirloom gardens inspired by Andrew Jackson Downing in the
resort's historic district. A museum presents the poignant tales of the Barnsley
family.
Prime
Outlets of Calhoun is located just a few miles north with dozens of outlets
and stores.
The 1902 Stock Exchange is a turn-of-the-century
"shopping emporium" filled with antiques, gifts, and much more.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 AM to 5PM, and on Sunday, 1PM to 5PM.
Closed on Monday.
Indian Ridge Golf Club (770-291-9049) offers golf to the public on a
9-hole course.
Manning Mill Park (770-773-3451) has picnic and playground facilities,
walking trails, swimming, and fishing.
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Accommodations Suggestions for Acworth
| The Comfort Inn hotel is ideally located off Interstate 75.
Nearby attractions and points of interest include:
Prime Outlets - New Echota Historical Site
- Anheuser Busch - Cartersville Medical Center - Red Top Mountain State Park
- Georgia North Industrial Park - Mercer Aircraft Museum - Dalton Carpet
Outlet - Lake Allatonna. The Dalton Municipal Airport is 25 miles away.
There are a wide variety of restaurants, cocktail lounges and specialty
shops located in the surrounding area.
Full-service features and amenities include: a free deluxe continental breakfast - free weekday newspaper - free coffee - free local calls - seasonal outdoor pool. All guest rooms include coffee makers, cable television with HBO, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. In addition to standard amenities, microwaves, refrigerators and whirlpool bathtubs are available in some rooms. Non-smoking and handicap accessible rooms are available. This is a pet-friendly hotel; a small nightly fee is required. A hotel safe is available for guest convenience. |
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Just 5 miles outside Adairsville is Barnsley Inn & Golf at Barnsley Gardens where guests can enjoy 70 luxurious guest rooms in 33 unique cottages, championship golf, fine dining, tennis and spa retreats.
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Restaurant and Dining Suggestions
The 1902 Stock Exchange is a
pleasant place for a leisurely lunch in the tea room at the back of the shop.
The Adairsville Inn (100 S. Main Street, 770-773-2774) is a great place for a
nice evening meal. Try one of their steaks. They are great!
Barnsley Inn & Golf at Barnsley Gardens (597 Barnsley Gardens Road,
770-773-1900) would be my choice for fine dining in the area.
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Jim.Oothcalooga Baptist Church is located in the northern part of Bartow County. In 1835 the Oothcalooga Baptist Church was established in Cass County, which later became Bartow County. In 1887 a fraction of that Church was granted permission to form another church, which was named Oothcalooga Valley Church. In 1892 the Valley was dropped from the name. Oothcalooga means Peaceful Valley. We welcome you to worship with us when you are visiting the area.
P.O. Box
200397 . Cartersville, Georgia, USA 30120
Phone(770)387-1357 . (800)733-2280 . Fax(770)386-1220
E-mail:cvb@notatlanta.org
Click on Adairsville for a visit to this "Norman Rockwell" kind of town.
About North Georgia is a site where you can find out about the history, travel and adventure activities in the mountains of North Georgia, along with information about Adairsville. Selected as "valuable Internet resource" by the Discovery Channel.
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