Location: Cartersville
Top Things to do in Cartersville
9 Budget-friendly Things to do in Cartersville That You Shouldn't Miss
Cartersville is a city in Bartow County in the U.S. state of Georgia; it is located within the northwest edge of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 19,731. Cartersville is the county seat of Bartow County.
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1. Booth Western Art Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 575 reviews
The Booth Western Art Museum, an Affiliate to the Smithsonian Institution, is a 120,000 square foot museum located in Cartersville, Georgia, where guests are invited to See America's Story through contemporary Western artwork, a Presidential Gallery, Civil War art gallery, and Sagebrush Ranch, an interactive children's gallery. Open since August 2003, Booth Museum is the only museum of its kind in the Southeast and is the second largest art museum in the state of Georgia.
Reviewed By sherrillec
Wow! The bronze sculptures, paintings and mixed media art are wonderful; however, you don’t want to miss my favorite piece-the cast paper sculpture! See if you can find it (hint-it’s on the 2nd floor)! This is truly a gem of a museum in downtown Cartersville. Such a pleasant surprise! You’ll come out with a new appreciation of the Wild West! Also, don’t miss the display honoring all of our presidents!
2. Etowah Indian Mounds State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 225 reviews
The park contains a hiking trail to the mounds, as well as a museum of Indian artifacts.
Reviewed By KelseyLF
One teenager, 9-yr old, husband and myself. We were on a day trip at Red Top Mountain State Park and decided to stop by this site. And it was great! Rich in history and beautiful river flowing by these awesome mounds. It is worth the trip! The fee was $21 total for the 4 of us.
3. Allatoona Pass
4. Tellus Science Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 581 reviews
Tellus is a 120,000 square foot science museum located in Cartersville, just north of Atlanta. Tellus Science Museum is a Smithsonian Institute Affiliate Museum, which houses four major galleries - Weinman Mineral Gallery, Fossil Gallery, Science in Motion Gallery, and My Big Back Yard. In addition, the museum includes a fossil dig and gem panning hands-on experience, a planetarium, and an observatory.
Reviewed By Ngt82019
We love this museum. There's also an observatory...planetarium. The mineral collection is excellent as are the various dinosaurs and engineering and technology marvels.
5. Red Top Mountain State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 351 reviews
This popular park on Lake Allatoona is ideal for swimming, water skiing and fishing. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. A sand swimming beach is nestled in a cove and surrounded by trees, providing a great place to cool off during summer. Picnic shelters and group shelters may be rented for meetings, parties, reunions and other celebrations. Guests often stay overnight in rental cottages, a spacious campground or the park’s lakeside yurt. While best known for the 12,000-acre lake, Red Top Mountain is also a hiker’s haven. More than 15 miles of trails wind through the forested park, providing opportunities for exercise and nature photography. A short, paved trail behind the park office is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, welcoming guests to explore a reconstructed 1860s homestead. The gravel-topped 4-mile Iron Hill Trail is open to both hikers and bikers, offering pretty views of the lake’s shoreline.Named for the soil’s rich red color caused by high iron-ore content, Red Top Mountain was once an important mining area. Iron pour programs are occasionally held near the Vaughn Cabin behind the park office.
Reviewed By lsH7515HM - Atlanta, United States
Beautiful house. Furnished items included,,,One dish cloth, one dish towel, two potholders ,a trash bag ,2 dishwasher pods, cutting board, toaster, Mr. Coffee 12-cup coffee pot with 3 coffee packs for it, microwave full size on the counter, dishwasher, full size refrigerator freezer. Bring paper towels. There is one ply flimsy toilet paper, glad we brought our own, bring hangers to hang your clothes, nice dressers with drawers. Two queen beds in the second bedroom , one king bed in the other bedroom . King bed was firm and comfortable. Bed pillows are very small, glad we brought our own king pillows with us. Bedlinens, bath towels/washcloths are provided. Two full baths ,one has shower and tub the other bathroom has a walk in shower. Toilets are low to the floor without any grab bars for assistance off the toilet, if that is a problem for anyone. Living room and bedrooms have ceiling fans. Full size fire extinguisher mounted on wall. TV in each bedroom, TV remotes are Roku TV remotes, which has Netflix Hulu Roku ESPN available which all require internet access. Wi-Fi is available at the cottages, however it is not free. You must purchase Wi-Fi through the third-party carrier Brightlan. You can also access live TV for local channels that is free of charge via the Roku remote. Decor colors are off white and gray, travel-size bar soap and shampoo in the bathroom. Barn Door type sliding doors on both bedrooms. Both bedrooms and the living area have door out to the large screened in back porch overlooking the lake. Pretty table and chairs and rocking chairs out on the porch, front porch has rocking chairs also. Wood burning stove, recently renovated these cottages. Bring your own firewood. Cottage #16 needs stove fan repaired (did not function).Cottage is clean, modern, comfortable. Playground in cottage area. Views are beautiful. Lovely state park. Trails to explore. New Visitors Center
6. Bartow History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Immerse yourself in history! Located in historic downtown Cartersville, the Bartow History Museum illustrates the past and present of Georgia’s Bartow County. Visitors can view exhibits featuring 200 years of history, from Cherokee habitation in the early 1800s (pre-Bartow County) to events shaping the region today. The museum is housed in the refurbished 1869 Courthouse building in the heart of downtown Cartersville, conveniently located near restaurants and shops. If you want to spend more time in historic Cartersville, our knowledgeable staff is always ready to answer questions and share information about our region.
Reviewed By 871stevew
The building which the Bartow County Museum calls home was constructed as the Bartow County Courthouse in 1869 and served in that capacity, 1869-1903. The building's 150th anniversary was in 2019. The celebratory exhibit is still up (1-17-20). The building has served in many capacities -- a grocery for 37 years; a furniture store for 28 years, and more; it set empty for 27 years. The building has been beautifully restored and contains a wonderful county museum. I have posted some photos highlighting this historic building.
7. Rose Lawn Museum
8. Pine Mountain Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By Rainman61fl - Titusville, United States
If you want a challenging hike or moderate hike the trails are perfect. Nice lookout area. It is rocky and has some steep sections. Can get busy. Very close to Red top Mountain State Park.
9. Cooper's Furnace Day Use Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By MagdalenaC734 - Cartersville, United States
It is a nice place by the river. History, picknicking, hiking trails...all in one. There is even a playground for the little ones. Plenty of parking and clean restrooms.
