Chieftains Museum & Major Ridge Home
501 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home was once the former home of Cherokee leader Major Ridge and his family. Its heritage most significantly encompasses the history and […]
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Admiral Towers Plaza
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA
Admiral Towers Memorial Plaza is dedicated to the memory of Admiral John Henry Towers, native Roman and “the Father of Naval Aviation.”
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Highway, Mount Berry, Ga
Founded by Martha Berry in 1902, Berry College sits on the world’s largest college campus and boasts historic buildings and homes of many architectural styles. […]
Berry College Gate of Opportunity Drive
2277 Martha Berry Highway NW, Mt. Berry, GA
The breathtaking Gate of Opportunity canopy drive at Berry College once served as the original entrance to the college. It is easily accessible from the […]
Brownie the Depot Dog
402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, GA
For many years, a small mixed-breed dog named Brownie made the East Rome Depot his home. Beloved by locals and railway staff alike, Brownie formed […]
Capitoline Wolf
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA
The Capitoline Wolf with Romulus and Remus stands in front of historic City Hall on Broad Street in downtown Rome. The statue is an exact […]
Cave Spring Cave
13 Old Cedartown Road, Cave Spring, GA
Step back in time when Cave Spring’s natural limestone cave was being created, with its impressive stalagmites and legendary “Devil’s Stool” formation. You’ll welcome its […]
Cave Spring Rolater Park & Pinhoti Trail
13 Old Cedartown Road, Cave Spring, GA
The Cave The natural limestone cave, in Cave Spring is open seasonally. It is maintains a consistent 57-degree coolness on a hot summer’s day. The […]
Cave Spring Welcome Center
4 Rome Road, Cave Spring, GA
A small village 10 miles southwest of Rome with a picturesque town square and a mix of specialty shops and restaurants.
Cherokee Vann Cabin
24 Broad Street, Cave Spring, Ga
Listed as a National Trail of Tears site, the Cherokee Van Cabin stands at its original location on the Cave Spring square. Built in 1810, […]
Chieftains Museum & Major Ridge Home
501 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home was once the former home of Cherokee leader Major Ridge and his family. Its heritage most significantly encompasses the history and […]
City Clocktower
East Second Street, Rome, GA
The clocktower, the official symbol of Georgia’s Rome, was built in the 1870’s and is popular with both residents and visitors.
Covington Park
206 Cave Spring St SW, Rome, ga
The park features walking trails, open green space, and picnic table with views of the creek and local wildlife. It is easy accessible from […]
Darlington School
1014 Cave Spring Road SW, Rome, GA
Founded in 1905 by John Paul and Alice Allgood Cooper, Darlington School has grown to become one of the leading independent day and boarding schools […]
Dixie Highway
The Dixie Highway is a network of roads connecting eight states from Canada to Florida. The Dixie Highway Association (DHA) met for the first time […]
Downtown History Tours
300 W 1st St, Rome, GA 30161, Rome, Ga
Jump aboard the Roman Chariots as we drive you around on this guided tour Each monthly tour will highlight the history of a different block […]
Dr. Robert Battey Monument
601 Broad Street, Rome, GA
Erected in 1921 by the Medical Association of Georgia in memory of famed Rome druggist and civil War surgeon stands on the lawn of Rome […]
Ellen Axson Wilson Statue
The bronze statue stands at the east end of the Chief John Ross Memorial Bridge that crosses the Oostanaula River from West Third Street to […]
Fairview School
278 Padlock Mountain Road SW, Cave Spring, GA
The Fairview School is listed on the Georgia Register of Historic Places. This designation was bestowed on Friday, August 26, 2016 by the National Register […]
Firefighters Memorial Plaza
601 Broad St, Rome, GA
The memorial plaza honors all firefighters, past and present, in recognition of the public service these men and women provide to protect our community. The […]
Freedom Garden
607 Broad St, Rome, GA
The Freedom Garden is dedicated to the demonstrators of The Civil Rights Movement of Rome and was dedicated on December 8, 2007. The garden shares […]