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.

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

Intercultural Fest – Nov. 12, 2016

October 19, 2016

Best Places to Watch the Sunset in Rome

Our natural geography lends much to our picturesque landscape. The best part about being situated in a valley surrounded by mountains, is that it makes […]

October 18, 2016

Rome’s Best Bars and Craft Beers to Look Out For This Season

If you’re like me, then you’re probably excited for this fall season not only because of cooler weather and awesome holidays, but also slews of new […]

October 11, 2016

John Wisdom Wagon Train returns to Rome, tickets now available

Wagon Train Route The 37th Annual John Wisdom Wagon Train & Trail Ride returns to Rome on Saturday, October 15, 2016 to celebrate the life […]

October 4, 2016

Rome to host 2017 ACC Tennis Championships

The Atlantic Coast Conference announced today that the 2017 Men’s and Women’s Tennis Championships will be played at Rome Tennis Center at Berry College in […]

October 4, 2016

Tourism impact study on Floyd County shows rise in expenditures

Tourism impact study on Floyd County shows rise in expenditures The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) and the U.S. Travel Association have released a […]

September 30, 2016

Haunted History and Ghosts of Rome

As the days count down to All Hallow’s Eve, be wary of unrest from the spirits those long departed. Here in Rome, spirits abound. Most […]

September 30, 2016