Roaming Around Rome Blog

Want to learn more about Georgia’s Rome? Our writers contribute regularly to this Rome blog. Keep reading to learn about local events, Rome landmarks and our community. Interested in having an event in Rome? Click here to contact the Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau.

6 Unique Gifts from the Last Stop Gift Shop

It’s that time of year again, the time of year where you spend hours debating what gift to get your loved one for Valentine’s Day. […]

February 7, 2017

#RiseUp for the Super Bowl with the Dirty Bird

  Like the rest of you, while I anxiously wait for Atlanta to put New England in their place, I’ve been looking for the perfect […]

February 4, 2017

Made For Rome: Kim Vasil’s Rome Inspired Pottery Line

Rome Visitor’s Center Monthly Artist Spotlight – Kim Vasil Kim Vasil is a Rome, Georgia pottery artist and owner of Vasil Design Group. For the […]

January 20, 2017

Rome BID Presents Check to Support Free Downtown Shuttle Service

The Downtown Development Authority Board presented a check on behalf of Rome BID (The Rome Business Improvement District) for $8,000 to The Greater Rome Convention […]

December 20, 2016

A Magical Weekend in Georgia’s Rome

Tis the season for warm clothes and hot chocolate! This first weekend of December is jam-packed with amazing family events that’ll give you more than […]

December 1, 2016

Awesome Burgers in Rome

Burgers, the quintessential American favorite food. A tender beef patty between two fluffy buns and a selection of veggies and condiments to amplify the flavor. […]

November 29, 2016

AMERICAN PICKERS To Film In Georgia, Seeking Entries From Rome

AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History Channel and is seeking submissions from residents in […]

November 8, 2016

Georgia’s Rome Launching Free Shuttle Service in Downtown

The Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau (GRCVB) is launching a new shuttle service to increase accessibility and enhance the Downtown Rome experience. The free […]

October 27, 2016

DeSoto-Plymouth Sales & Service Packard – A Brief History

If you haven’t visited Downtown Rome recently, a new piece of history has been revealed. During renovations, contractors peeled-back the stucco facade over the Levy Building […]

October 25, 2016

Swift & Stark: A Beautiful Collaboration

On Oct. 17 of 2016, I got to taste a cool new craft beer at Dark Side of the Moon. After hearing for a week […]

October 20, 2016