Location: Kennesaw
Top Things to do in Kennesaw
Top 7 Things to do Good for Kids in Kennesaw, Georgia (GA)
Kennesaw is a city in Cobb County, Georgia, United States, located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area. It had a population of 29,783 according to the 2010 census. Founded in 1887, Kennesaw has a past surrounded with railroad history. During the Civil War, Kennesaw was the staging ground for the Great Locomotive Chase on April 12, 1862. The city is perhaps best known nationally for its mandatory gun-possession ordinance.
Restaurants in Kennesaw
1. Portal Pinball Arcade
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
2. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
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4.5 based on 916 reviews
Site of a crucial Civil War battle offers a modern visitor center and a number of hiking trails on its grounds.
Reviewed By 31catherinec - Atlanta, United States
In 30 to 45 minutes - depending on the route you take - you can make it to the top of Kennesaw Mountain. From there enjoy views of the entire city, including Stone Mountain. Although Stone Mountain always provides breathtaking views, what's better about Kennesaw Mountain is A the variety of trails B the lack of Confederate Flags and C the fact you can bring your dogs along to enjoy the hike. This is true wilderness hiking so make sure you bring a water bottle for yourself and a water bowl for your puppy. You can climb quite challenging steep paths or take the easier route by walking up the paved road from the Visitor's Center. However you get there be sure to take lots of photos at the top.
3. Swift-Cantrell Park
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4.5 based on 244 reviews
Swift-Cantrell Park serves as one of the premier recreation, relaxation and central gathering places for area residents. Park hours of operation are from 7 am to 10 pm. At 42 acres, the City's largest community park features: two age appropriate playgrounds, a dog park, a skate park, a splash pad, three picnic pavilions, three restroom buildings, a one mile perimeter asphalt trail, a half-mile inner-loop ashpalt trail, shade structures, acres of open turf for passive recreation, drinking fountains and restrooms.
Reviewed By Pillitiquis - Powder Springs, United States
This park is the real deal. 1 mile by cicle track, skate board area, huge playgrounds for kids all ages... even teenagers, dogs area, picnic tables, bathrooms... green areas for any other sport and even for flying kites.
4. Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History As a prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations member, the Museum provides visitors with a unique perspective on the strategic and economic use of railroads during and after the Civil War. The Museum, conveniently located near downtown Kennesaw, Georgia is home to the General locomotive, made famous during the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, an impressive Civil War collection, and the Glover Machine Works, a restored early 20th-century belt-driven locomotive assembly line. The Jolley Education Center offers numerous hands-on and interactive exhibits that are fun for the entire family, and the Cobb Energy Gallery features traveling exhibits from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), as well as other sources! The Southern Museum’s educational programs reinforce classroom learning by connecting historical information with actual artifacts.
Reviewed By Smajor310aol - Pottstown, United States
This museum was very well thought out. The curator made it interactive, so the self guided tour was very interesting at all times. Following the railroad tracks you could read about and saw how the train was a very large part of the civil war. A large portion was dedicated to the history of the Glover family. The museum added in the the story of the Great Locomotive Race since Kennesaw was where the heist began. They added a few civil war artifacts to round out the collection. An immense children’s room would delight any child. If you start early you can combine the mountain and the museum. We did not allow ourselves enough time to do both.
5. Noonday Creek Trail
6. Sky Zone
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4.0 based on 35 reviews
Sky Zone is the world's first indoor trampoline park. We're the inventors of "fun fitness" and the makers of trampolines as far as the eye can see. We give you one of the greatest workouts ever combined with awesome, healthy fun. We've been voted the number one "out of the box" workout and the "best party ever." Experience WOW - the weightlessness of bouncing, flipping and landing in a pit filled with 10,000 foam cubes. We are dedicated to providing you with the pure joy that comes with flying. We are sky lovers, thrill seekers and people who believe that jumping is freedom. We believe fitness can be fun and play can be smart. We are healthy and bursting with energy. We fly high and keep it safe. We are Sky Zone. Sky Zone Kennesaw was completed in 2013, and offers open jump, a SkySlam court, SkyRobics fitness classes, Ultimate Dodgeball (when available) and Foam Zone. For just about any age, shape or size, Sky Zone Kennesaw is the ultimate 3-D play experience!
7. Town Center at Cobb
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4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By rustybob64 - Dahlonega, United States
This is a great mall, good anchor stores and a food court with numerous options. We enjoyed the time we spent here on a Sunday afternoon.
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