Cartersville

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Cartersville
Cartersville
Cartersville
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Enjoy outdoor activities, explore ancient Native American sites and check out the other cultural and natural attractions in this picturesque city in Northwest Georgia.

Delve into thousands of years of history, hike along forest trails or over rolling hills and visit the Native American burial mounds that Cartersville is known for.

The Cartersville area has a long, fascinating history. Go to the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, once home to thousands of Native Americans. See large earthen mounds that date from A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1550, a village site and plaza. Inside the museum find hand-carved stone effigies and artifacts made from wood and seashells. 

Visit Bartow History Museum, housed in the 1869 Courthouse in downtown Cartersville. Browse old photographs, documents and newspapers and hear oral testimonies that cover more than 200 years of Bartow County history. While in the downtown area, don’t miss the Coca-Cola sign on the wall of Young Brothers Pharmacy. Dating back to 1894, the sign is the world’s first painted outdoor wall advertisement for the famous drink. Gaze up at the 40-foot (12-metre) fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex at the Tellus Science Museum. 

If you are into art, devote at least a few hours to exploring the Booth Western Art Museum. View the work of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century artists that touch on themes such as the Civil War and cowboys and cowgirls. The museum’s Presidential Gallery contains signed letters from every president of the United States.

Explore Cartersville’s outdoor recreation options. Hike through more than 15 miles (24 kilometres) of forested trails at Red Top Mountain State Park. Go for a refreshing swim in its 12,000-acre (4,856-hectare) Lake Allatoona and make use of the lake’s picnicking, camping and boating facilities.

Enjoy the sports facilities and Olympic-size swimming pool in Dellinger Park or kayak or canoe on the Etowah River. Try wakeboarding while pulled by an overhead cable on the lakes of Terminus Wake Park. 

Cartersville is 55 miles (88 kilometres) north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and less than an hour away from Atlanta. The city is within easy reach of some of the most popular destinations in the south, including Nashville and New Orleans.

Where to stay in Cartersville

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Allatoona

While there might not be top attractions in Allatoona, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Allatoona Lake and Allatoona Pass Battlefield.

Allatoona
Sleep Inn Cartersville - Emerson Lake Point
Sleep Inn Cartersville - Emerson Lake Point
2.5 out of 5
146 Old Allatoona Rd. SE, Building A, Cartersville, GA
The price is S$152 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$152
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (480 reviews)
"The staff was amazing and the property was nice and and clean. The pool was great also .the kids had a great time."

Reviewed on 2 Apr, 2025

Sleep Inn Cartersville - Emerson Lake Point
Hampton Inn Emerson LakePoint
Hampton Inn Emerson LakePoint
2.5 out of 5
86 Old Allatoona Rd SE, Cartersville, GA
The price is S$152 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
S$152
includes taxes & fees
20 Apr - 21 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cartersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (631 reviews)
"Very friendly"

Reviewed on 8 Apr, 2025

Hampton Inn Emerson LakePoint
Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point
Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point
2 out of 5
41 State Route 20 Spur SE, Cartersville, GA
The price is S$120 per night from 16 Apr to 17 Apr
S$120
includes taxes & fees
16 Apr - 17 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cartersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (764 reviews)
Clean and comfortable
"Clean rooms. Bed was comfortable. Room was recently remodeled but did have a couple of places where the new flooring was coming up which is a trip hazard."

Reviewed on 29 Mar, 2025

Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!
Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!
2.5 out of 5
Cartersville
Stay at this apartment in Cartersville. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lakepoint Sports and Allatoona Lake are located ...
Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!
Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!
Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!
3 out of 5
Cartersville
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Cartersville. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lakepoint Sports and Allatoona Lake are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"여러모로 좋았습니다."

Reviewed on 6 Apr, 2024

Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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