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Kennesaw Mountain

4.6 (239 reviews)
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Leo II ..

Super nice. Lived in Atlanta area for many years and never came here. Finally decided to swing through. Walked on a little trail and it was cool. Very nice day in November. Lots of history in the small museum as well.

Danielle A.

Favorite mountain in the metro Atlanta area. Beautiful scenery. Very peaceful. Parking is small but there is extra parking a 2/3 min walk away, which is okay. Gives you time to get more exercise in and see more scenery.

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Carlos Daniel J.

Perfect place for a hike! Love the views. Easy access, Parking at the top of the mountain and an over flow parking lot near by. Several different trails if you don't want to climb the mountain!

John M.

Very cool park to remember this Civil War Battlefield. This is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area. I find it so fascinating to visit these historic places, places where history was defined and today is a marked difference to the bloody battle that happened upon this site. Again, I would definitely recommend visiting this place. I give it five stars overall.

John B.

The mountain is a site for hiking, though one can also drive to the top. The visitor center at the bottom holds plenty of history, and people down here really care about the details of the Civil War. I mean, from my perspective, it was basically taught as: bad guys declare war, Lincoln makes speech, good guys win, but here a couple was searching for a specific medal on display, which they had somehow found a picture of in advance and were searching all the exhibits to match what they found online. I could not for the life of me figure out what was so important about it, but it is not uncommon around here to see people really invested in minute details of local history. I picked a rainy day to try and hike up the mountain, and while the leaves that still remained on the autumn trees offered decent protection from light rain, I had time to get only halfway up. Nonetheless, it's quite pretty, and the elevation makes for a considerable workout. And despite the rain, it was crowded; I have no doubt that the satellite parking lots called out by various signs are necessary at peak times. This is a national park area, and as with most such sites just buying the pass for all national parks is likely to be a better deal than spending on this one in particular. Just put your card on the dashboard before you set out.

MJ V.

Came here to learn more about the Civil War with my kids. This place has so much information to read and relics to see. It's very interesting and you can spend hours here. There's a gift shop and when I visit places, I buy an ornament for my Christmas tree. There are benches outside if you want to sit and look at the scenery. It was peaceful when we were there. There's also hiking trails. We took a short trail up a hill and back. There is plenty of parking.

Rainy day looking towards Atlanta
Guy H.

I never have sought out or studied civil war history or even been this close to the "action". So I felt compelled to check out this famous civil war battleground while in the area. The Historical Park itself is spread out in a long snake fashion like a golf course. There are a lot of trails through the woods and well-marked and documented battle sites. It was raining and I want interested in hiking the trails. So, I drove to the top of the mountain for a look. Once on top, it's taller than it looks. The mountain top, provides great views of the area and I could see downtown Atlanta, although obscrued by the rain. It's really hard to imagine a battle going on up here but it did. Seems kind of silly now that your enemy is on a hill and you have to take him out. What? These places always ignite introspection for me and I enjoyed the visit. A nice fall or spring day would be perfect to explore the entire battlefield area and think about what was. Definite Go!

Sam Jacob D.

We went to this national park as a family of 4 with our grandparents on a Saturday morning. The main parking for the visitor Center was small and crowded. So watch for signs for additional parking which you have to go past the signal. The visitor Center was packed with history of the place and the folks were very helpful. There is a restroom inside this space. We started out hike just behind the visitor complex and we mistakenly took the tougher route. If you are new to hiking and it is first time like us after a long time I would recommend to take the left route on the fork. Would be much easier climb. Our whole family enjoyed the hike and loved every bit of it definitely recommend the visit. There is a $5 parking pass you need to pay when you visit.

Cara E.

My husband and I love hiking and are so fortunate to live 15 minutes away from Kennesaw Mountain. We go hiking here fairly often, and we always park and start at the visitor's center. Although there are many other trails and starting options. We always hike to the top of the mountain, and it's about 1 hour to 1.5 hours round trip, depending how long you stop to admire the view at the top. I'd say it's a moderate hike - parts are easy, but other parts I'm out of breath. It's great for a bit of exercise! The view at the top is very pretty, and you can also see the Atlanta skyline, as well as downtown Marietta, which is cool! We have also seen deer on several occasions. It's part of the US National Park Service, so you do have to pay to park. It's $5 for one day, $40 for an annual pass to this park only, or $80 for an annual pass to any National Park.

Kathy K.

The highest point in the Atlanta metro area with the summit elevation 1,808 feet. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was fought in 1864 during the Civil War resulting in the Confederate victory. With 2,965 acres, the mountain offers a great hiking trail. It is a 1.1 mile moderate hike to the top with a nice view of downtown Atlanta and the surrounding cities. A restroom is available in the visitor center. It was a great outdoor activity with the family.

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Wanda C.

Kennesaw is a great park that have several trails. Get there early as it seems to also be popular. Going up the mountain is pretty tiring, but it's beautiful once you make it to the top.

Dani C.

Kennesaw Mountain The name "Kennesaw" derives from the Cherokee Indian "Gah-nee-sah" meaning "cemetery" or burial ground. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain, fought between Generals William Tecumseh Sherman (Union) and Joseph E. Johnston (Confederate), took place on June 27, 1864. The Union army consisted of 99,000 men and the Confederates only at 50,000. The Battle of Kennesaw Mountain was the last major frontal assault Union commander William T. Sherman ordered during the American Civil War. There was around 3,000 Yankee casualties compared to 1,000 Rebel casualties, which resulted in a Confederate victory; however, the battle failed to deliver the result that the Confederacy needed--a halt to Sherman's advance on Atlanta. On September 2, Sherman reached Atlanta and telegraphed President Lincoln, "Atlanta is ours, and fairly won." This was one of the key factors enabling Lincoln's reelection in November.

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Such a gorgeous park! Plenty of trails (of varying length & difficulty), parking & a great way to see wildlife as well!

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Beautiful area! Great viewing. Easy to get up and down, great family outing. Definitely recommend going in the fall

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Ask the Community - Kennesaw Mountain

How long is the hike from bottom to top and back?

Little over 2 mile nature hike and 3 miles if you do the paved road!

Can you bring dogs?

Yes

Can you bring your horses here?

There are horse trails. Park your trailer at 1578 Cheatham Hill Road, Marietta GA 30064

Do they have a gift shop, bathroom and place to eat?

Not sure if they necessarily have a gift shop but there's a welcome center with bathrooms and they have picnic tables and benches

Is it open today?

630a-630p Daily standard hours 630a-830p Daylight Savings Time… Read more

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I had spent the weekend in Atlanta at my friend's house and with the van parked in the street…read more Unfortunately, it was either too shady or too cloudy and the battery was down to 18%. Time to find free power to charge up! Plugshare indicated that this was a spot and so here I am. After plugging the van into an outlet in the park, I took the time to wander around the park. Lots of great walking space as evidenced by three people who were walking the look with and without dogs. On a Sunday afternoon, not much going on but it's clear that this is ready for festivals and such with smooth grass areas and power outlets throughout. Lovely park, I enjoyed my time here for sure. [Review 20055 overall - 653 in Georgia - 1030 of 2023.]

Such a cute park next to the depot! Free public parking. Gated park with 2 picnic tables with…read moreumbrellas and 2 benches. It's next to a trail that winds down to a bridge and through the trees. You can enter the Depot (free) which is now the welcome center and check out the history behind Kennesaw (which was originally named Big Shanty). They're going to soon break ground in front of the depot to build an amphitheater (very exciting!) which means more space to gather for the community and for events. It's a short walk to the Frozen Cow Creamery and it's directly across from the Southern Museum and Locomotive History. Great park with so much history in downtown Kennesaw.

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The Depot Park - Outside of the depot (opposite side of the tracks)

Outside of the depot (opposite side of the tracks)

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Smith-Gilbert Gardens - Hallway of the Hiram Butler house

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4.2(33 reviews)
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The good: The staff is very nice and helpful. Particularly the groundskeeper/horticulturalist,…read moreRobert, who described many of the bansai trees and their age, soil and process and care. The restrooms are very clean. Admission is reasonable at $10 per adult. No cash accepted. Plenty of walkable area and trails, many places to comfortably sit and enjoy this slice of nature. This was a pleasurable distraction from the busyness of the surrounding commercial area. There was also a nice covered area for observation of the koi pond and waterfall features, which would be great in a mild rain shower. The butterfly tent area sounds amazing, but we were too early for the season. The gardens are set up for educational purposes for children, which is nice. The bad: some areas are in desperate need for weeding, Robert said a large group of volunteers were coming out this weekend to help with weeding. There were many poison oak plants and poison ivy plants in some areas where kids might roam, especially, or adults too. The trails could be marked better, even though maps were available at the main admissions shop and a couple on property. Generally, this seemed newer rather than well established, but it is on its way to a nice gardens area and even now is a great spot to spend a couple of hours or more in nature!

The garden is very inviting. It's not very expensive to come and see all the beautiful plants that…read moregrow in Georgia. They have a waterfall upon a Koi Pond another Koi pond and just plenty of flowers and birds to just enjoy. as well as a butterfly house. They have plenty of programs for kids and adults live music throughout the year overall it's a very relaxing place nuzzled in the city of Marietta Kennesaw Mountain.

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Cauble Park sits in the heart of Acworth and is a sprawling park that features all the standard…read moreofferings of a park from grill areas, gazebos, walking paths, playgrounds, restrooms and a few other public spaces that are first come first serve...but what makes Cauble Park so special is the beach...yup, the beach in the middle of Acworth! A portion of the park is dedicated to Acworth Beach, which is a fairly good sized sandy beach along side Lake Acworth. The beach is well kept, clean and normally packed during the summer months, as you would expect. They do have buoys in the water noting distance parameters, but the beach does not have active lifeguards, so very much "swim at your own risk". As with other beaches, they offer restrooms and showers adjacent to the beach. While Cauble Park features all the good stuff of a park, it is also a residential neighborhood. To access you either have to live in the city limits of Acworth, and have your respective car tag, or pay a per-car fee to enter. It ranges from $10 - $20, depending on the season. Parking is plentiful, but can be tough on summer weekend days or during special events such as July 4th. Something else I enjoyed about this park is the wooden walkway that took you over Lake Acworth and gave great views of the park, lake and beach. This trail leads into a wooden trail, and while I enjoy paved trails a bit more, I get the preservation of the woods and leaving the trail paved/dirt. This trail is not very long, and dead ends into another residential street. Overall, Cauble Park at Acworth Beach is a well know, but hidden gem in the community! My best friend lives in Acworth, so every time I visit, we make sure to swing by the park at least once.

gorgeous park, but they keep raising the price of parking so now it costs $20!!! that is absolutely…read moreinsanely priced. avoid it from April - September, parking is free in the other months.

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Cauble Park at Acworth Beach
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4.4(13 reviews)
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Lake Acworth is a great spot tucked away in the middle of suburbia that offers the locals and…read morevisitors a little taste of the outdoors and includes trails, bridges, docks and of course, a beach! We have visited Lake Acworth via Cauble Park on numerous occasions and always tend to enjoy ourselves. The water is always calm and clean, on the surface at least. The lake is well maintained and surrounded by the park, woods, a neighborhood and a highway. So, always something different to look at whether you are hanging on the beach or kayaking around the water. While most of our visits are for walking and enjoying the beach, I have visited for fireworks and other community events. The lake and park hold up well. There are onsite restrooms and such as well, which make trips here a bit easier. You will find folks enjoying all things from building sandcastles to walking the pups, grilling out, fishing or just chilling. When I visit, we tend to do it all, except the fishing part. Overall, Lake Acworth is a cute spot for a chill afternoon. Low energy needed to enjoy yourself here. Keep in mind that the main access point is through Cauble Park, which for non-Acworth city residents charges by the vehicle, usually no more than $20.

Definitely one of my favorite places close to home. Since my daughter was little, we have come to…read morethis park to enjoy the playground, a picnic, walk or a festival. Often I just drop by to enjoy a moment of serenity. However, some people are brave enough to go into the water. I personally am not that adventurous. The park and the beach however, are clean since years ago it became forbidden to feed the ducks. No more bird poop around the beach anymore. Very beautiful place.

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