What to do and see in Roswell, Georgia (GA): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

April 10, 2022 Deane Carmody

Roswell is an affluent city in north Fulton County, Georgia, United States. At the 2010 census, it had a population of 88,346, and in 2014 the estimated population was 94,089, making it Georgia's seventh largest city.
Restaurants in Roswell

1. Chattahoochee Nature Center

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4.5 based on 225 reviews

Chattahoochee Nature Center

This private non-profit nature center with a Discovery Center that includes a Nature Exchange and Exhibits, plus a Theatre is focused on interpreting the Chattahoochee River Watershed. With 127 acres of woodland and wetland trails the Nature Center has several well marked walking trails and a river boardwalk with rehabilitated animals along the route. Beautiful butterfly gardens and Georgia's eco-regions are emphasized. The Unity Garden is a great place to learn about sustainable community gardening. Bring a picnic, visit the Nature Store, watch the movie (Re-Imagine the Chattahoochee) and enjoy learning about the Chattahoochee River and environs and the native plants and animals that call this place home. Regular programming takes place, check the website for times and dates of special events that are family friendly. The Nature Exchange in the Discovery Center is a trader's delight! Learn more on our daily calendar, to plan your visit.

2. Bulloch Hall

180 Bulloch Ave, Roswell, GA 30075-4420 +1 770-992-1731 http://www.roswellgov.com/BullochHall
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4.5 based on 128 reviews

Bulloch Hall

Childhood home of President Theodore Roosevelt's mother, Martha Bullock, is an 1840 Greek Revival mansion featuring restored rooms with period furnishings.

Reviewed By 1313Craig1313

Inside and out, seemingly well preserved and beautiful. Great guide there Beth, friendly and informative.

3. Barrington Hall

535 Barrington Dr, Roswell, GA 30075-4411 +1 770-640-3855 http://www.roswellgov.com/BarringtonHall
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4.5 based on 105 reviews

Barrington Hall

Barrington Hall sits on seven acres in downtown Historic Roswell. In the 1830s, Barrington Hall's builder, Barrington King, and his father, Roswell King, co-founded the colony which became Roswell. On your visit to Barrington Hall you will be inspired by generations of the King family, who preserved Barrington Hall for more than 160 years. They come to life in furnishings, artifacts, and stories spanning from 1838 until the city of Roswell acquired the home in 2005. On the grounds, explore the only antebellum public garden in the greater Atlanta area, along with numerous original outbuildings.

Reviewed By 1313Craig1313

Well preserved, knowledgeable guides. Love the history in these places! Very nice tour. Good for ghost hunters too!

4. Chattahoochee River

Roswell, GA +1 678-538-1200 http://www.nps.gov/chat
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4.5 based on 125 reviews

Chattahoochee River

Reviewed By mcguirej2017

There's a stretch of the Chattachoochee between Buford dam and the Morgan Falls dam that is somewhat navigable despite the sandbars. Despite the reputation and mud, you find very little trash in the river. It can be very pleasant to be out on the water when the weather is nice.

5. A Southern Trilogy

Roswell, GA +1 678-639-7500 http://www.roswellgov.com/discover-us/southern-trilogy-historic-house-museums
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

A Southern Trilogy

6. Roswell Ghost Tour

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4.5 based on 153 reviews

Roswell Ghost Tour

Year-round outdoor, 2 1/2 hour (at least) walking ghost tour!NO made up stories! We tell of current paranormal phenomena that is routinely experienced by residents,business owners, and our own tour attendees! We know of other ghost tours in the Atlanta area that wrote fictitious ghost stories for their town’s ghost tours. Roswell Ghost Tour is not that type of tour. Check schedule page for current schedule of tours. Private group tours are also available. Tour is at least 2 hrs long, but only covers one mile area. Therefore, it is not a strenuous walk. How much: Tour fees: $15 for adults, $10 for children 12 and under, not including guide gratuities. We do not have the capabilities in the square to accept credit/debit cards. Please bring cash. Each attendee will be required to sign a liability waiver before we begin. A portion of the proceeds continues to go to various preservation and restoration projects throughout historic Roswell. Come to Roswell, GA! Experience the charm and mystery of the deep south through ghost stories. Learn much about Roswell’s deep history from our knowledgeable guides.

7. Archibald Smith Plantation Home

935 Alpharetta St, Roswell, GA 30075-3827 +1 770-641-3978 http://www.roswellgov.com/SmithPlantation
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4.5 based on 198 reviews

Archibald Smith Plantation Home

Hidden among the trees in historic Roswell, Georgia, sits a graceful home constructed by one of Roswell’s founding families, the Smiths. In 1838, the Smith family and 30 of their slaves left two struggling plantations along the Georgia coast to make a new start with 300 acres of cotton farmland north of the Roswell Square. Their home, built by slave labor in 1845, was preserved by three generations of the Smith family and is now open to the public as a museum. Three generations of the Smith family lived in the home and saved many of their belongings. For over 160 years, Smith Plantation stood the test of time as all around it the small mill village of Roswell transformed into a bustling metropolitan suburb. The home has since become one of the best examples of vernacular architecture, as well as cultural and historical interpretation, found in the region.

Reviewed By JoanneGuido

Great visit to this Plantation today. Amy, our tour guide, was knowledgeable & enthusiastic about the history of the Smith family. Nice hour tour if you have the time.

8. Aurora Cineplex and Minigolf

5100 Commerce Pkwy, Roswell, GA 30076-6500 +1 770-518-0977 http://www.auroracineplex.com/
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Aurora Cineplex and Minigolf

Reviewed By D9397KXchads - Roswell, United States

Excellent and courteos employees; really a family feel to it; they do a lot for the city of Roswell; always promotions going on to attract families;

9. Vickery Creek Trail

85 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30075-4952 +1 770-640-3253 http://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/mill-ruins-and-a-historic-dam-hiking-the-vickery-creek-trail/
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Vickery Creek Trail

Reviewed By BelindaJ770 - Cumming, United States

We had trouble finding the trail itself even when we used a GPS. We were able to find it as well as parking at 95 Mill Street, Roswell, GA 30075. This is a fun trail- if you know where you are going and depending on how experienced you are in hiking. Our advice is to wear hiking boots. If you do not have hiking boots, then sneakers. There are parts of the trail that are unpaved, but still walkable and there are other parts that are unpaved and uneven and you can easily get hurt. We saw a couple goofing off and not paying attention to the trail and the female slipped and landed on her back. Our second piece of advice is to take a picture of the trail map. With the fallen leaves, it is easy to see what you think is a path and that is not really a path. Also, take a picture of the map because there are very few markers on the trail. At times, we would look for a marker, hike and then discover that we had already passed by the marker. If you appreciate nature and hiking on uneven terrain, you will enjoy this hike. The air is so clean and fresh that you realize just how unclean the air that you normally breathe in is. Parking is free, but difficult to find if you go after mid-morning. Restrooms are surprisingly clean despite the number of visitors.

10. Old Mill Park

85 Mill St, Roswell, GA 30075-4952 +1 770-641-3705 http://www.roswellgov.com/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/70/1944
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4.5 based on 135 reviews

Old Mill Park

Reviewed By homer491 - Plantation, United States

we had a wonderfully relaxing back to nature experience in the heart of Roswell - definitely a must if you are in town - the waterfall, covered bridge and hiking trails are amazing - got some great photo's and memories to treasure.

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