Beautiful and informative. They even have a small gift shop. Make sure to watch the short movie…read moreabout the canyon.

One of the best visitor centers we have been too. The staff is so nice and informative. They told…read moreus the best trails for kids and the gift shop is really nice as well.

Nice clean restrooms. You can stop and play the lotto her with the machine inside. ATM is available…read morealso.

Yet another well maintained and relaxing rest area welcome center heading east on I-20. The Georgia…read morepeach welcomes you on various signs. There are several covered picnic tables outside to choose from. In the lobby you can find a lottery vending machine, something I haven't seen at any other welcome center. It seems to be Georgia's response to the casinos in the Mississippi states. Bathrooms are decent. Not a paper towel in sight, which is environmentally friendly but the air dryers are the old, slow, push button style. The info center had just closed when I came through, but I noticed they had cornhole boards inside. This is probably a nice, happening place when it's open.

Unexpected resource for Huntsville happenings, festivals, events, clubs, groups, and trends…read more Staffed by knowledgeable locals Lots of printed material available (flyers, magazines and such) with Q-codes, web links, and email addresses for the digital explorer

VISITORS ARE WELCOME HERE!…read more Yes, this center is a necessary stop on your visit to Huntsville when you are unfamiliar with the area. It is located in the historic section of the city and staffed by two lovely women who are eager to help you navigate your way around the city. They have tons of information available. My strategy is always to go straight to the printed information to gather what I can (I like to read), and then ask questions if necessary. My husband goes straight to the desk to ask questions because it's easy and he just likes talking to the receptionists. Whatever your strategy, you will be fine here! In addition to resources, you can also find souvenir tees and talk a selfie with their unique selfie machine. It allows you to choose your background (city landmarks), and then you can e-mail it to yourself. They also have a large open heart that you can also use to frame a photo and the ladies will be happy to assist you. You will notice that you are conveniently located to many of the landmarks and can easily walk from this point. Just walk outside and look to your left and you will see the historic depot. From there, other landmarks can be easily located, so get to steppin and enjoy your visit!

This is a beautiful, incredible state park that is so worth the trek (driving and walking wise)…read more There are a couple different lookout spots you'll want to check out, and at the security hut they give you a map so you know where to go. All of the workers were so friendly and helpful here. The hike at the very top was perfect- about a mile or so, the scenic lookout is about halfway through so you can take a break if you need. There's a good amount of elevation to get your heartbeat going but then it calms down after awhile. At the outlook, it would be easy to sit and enjoy the few for a long time. It's stunning. You can also take a fork in the path to visit the Fort that's here (thus named Fort Mountain). There are some info signs explaining the mysterious origins of the fort and it's pretty interesting.

Fort Mountain State Park is one of few favorites places to visit, especially in the spring or in…read morethe fall. The scenery is simply picturesque. Despite the harsh cold winds of winter, we had the sun which made it bearable and our hike was splendid on the day we visited. Our first stop had to be the visitor center to get a new annual pass & patches. The attendants helped us secure the pass that best matched our needs. The visitor center has restrooms and a gift store. For my girlfriend, it's always difficult to resist the items --- t-shirts, stuffed animals, historical books, camping supplies, snacks --- they sell there. If I am not mistaken, I believe they also sell firewood and ice for those looking to camp. If you need a map of the park, it can be found here as well. We then headed to the lake to hike the trail that circles it. It's an easy trail, so it makes for a nice walk for chatting and stopping to admire the views of the lake and mountainside. The beach at the lake is relatively small, but the facilities there are nice, with boat rentals, playground, picnic tables, and putt-putt golf. Im assuming a lot of these services are seasonal because we saw no one using them. I did like that there was a ramp that led from the parking lot to the beach for visitors that may have mobility issues. We hiked several different trails, and all were well blazed. The trails that led to fire tower and the stone wall had informational signs. Unfortunately the fire tower can only be viewed from the outside. I would love to see the view from the top! But if it's views you are interested in, checkout the overlook trail! The view is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!! We also did the Big Rock Nature Trail (trailhead is near the lake dam). The 3/4-mile trail led to a beautiful waterfall. We didn't touch the Gahuti Trail this time, but we plan to do it next time we come back; it's challenging but very beautiful from what I have read about the trail. I would recommend it if you have a day for a hiking adventure. Snacks and water are required. The cabins and cottages all look well maintained from the outside and are located in beautiful areas of the park. We didn't check out the campground, but it's near the lake, but Fort Mountain State Park seems to have something for everyone!

Wonderful Welcome Center. Plenty of parking, clean building and bathroom, plus a cup of peach tea…read moreand a small container of pimento cheese in honor of the Masters golf tournament. There was even a mini museum/info area. Everyone was so nice.

Very clean beautiful rest stop. I hate it was closed for touring. It is only open before 11:00p. To…read moresee everything inside you have to come during business hours.

While the offices and displays weren't open on Sunday morning, it was awesome to find a clean…read morepublic restroom that was available. Two cups of coffee and it was needed! The facility is located on the Dahlonega public square and if it's not super busy, you should have no problem finding parking. [Review 20359 overall - 692 in Georgia - 1337 of 2023.]

THE VISITOR'S CENTER IN DAHLONEGA…read more When in town for the Gold Rush Festival or just to check out the local area, you must stop in at the Visitor's Center. It is located at the heart of the square and this is where all the magic happens. During the festival, this is a great place to grab a seat and take a break because they have benches along the front windows and a little covered seating area off to the side. The center is always staffed with friendly people who are eager to assist you with whatever you need, (recommendations, directions, a good clean joke). We stopped in to get additional information about things to see and do in the area and were surprised to find information on the Atlanta area. We collected this information as well because some of it was simply new to us. A small gift shop can also be found inside of the center. The visitor's center is my preferred pitstop when I need to go to the ladies room because the bathrooms are spacious and always clean. If nothing else, stop in to say "Hey!

As far as Welcome Centers go, this is a great one…read more I guess I'm more used to state-line welcome centers off the highway, so that may be what I'm basing my review on. The Marietta Welcome Center is rad for a few reasons. First there is a ton of helpful information to discover about Marietta businesses, history and events. Plus, there are two bathrooms that you can use during any event in the square or even if you're just walking around on your own. The women behind the counters are so friendly and helpful.. Definitely talk to them if you have any questions.

Location is near Marietta Square - great starting point for touring the historic downtown…read more Lots of brochure and information about local businesses and history of the town. They show a short video, but we only caught the last few minutes. I recommend taking a brochure for the Historic Walking/Driving Tour - it's well-written and gives additional history of the town as well as an easy-to-follow map of the landmarks. They offer a driving audio CD, which we did not elect to use (not sure if they charge for it or if it is a rental).