Kennesaw Mountain is such a great spot for families, history lovers, and anyone who enjoys the…read moreoutdoors! There are both paved and natural trails, so you can choose your adventure depending on how easy or challenging you want the hike to be. Along the way, you'll come across really interesting Civil War landmarks and historic markers that make the hike feel like stepping back in time. It's also very family-friendly and dog-friendly! I was able to hike it with my 4-year-old daughter walking beside me and my 1.5-year-old on my back, and we all had a blast. The views at the top are so worth it, and the whole mountain is filled with a sense of history and beauty. If you're looking for a hike that blends nature, family fun, and historic charm, Kennesaw Mountain is definitely worth the visit.

This was my 2nd hike at Kennesaw Mt but my first time hiking to the top (vs around). PERFECT…read morebalance of incline and flat surfaces. BEAUTIFUL views - I can't wait to visit again in the spring - and well cleared route. We started around 9am and the trail was already well populated. Other hikers and runners were courteous. This hike is definitely on my repeat list.

Absolutely loved!!! Def a Gone with the Wind fanatics place to visit!! I loved the display of…read moredresses and all the original pieces from Gone with the Wind! Brumby Hall & Gardens, home of the Gone With the Wind Museum, in Marietta, GA Arnoldus Brumby built the house in 1851 when he was appointed superintendent of the Georgia Military Institute. Between 150-200 students were enrolled each year until the start of the Civil War in 1861, at which point many cadets and instructors left the join the Confederate cause. Brumby departed as well, serving as Colonel in the 14th Georgia Regiment. In 1864, Union troops, commanded by Union General Willitam T. Sherman, destroyed all of the buildings at GMI except for the house, which they used as a hospital. The Marietta Gone with the Wind Museum houses an original collection of GWTW memorabilia relating to the book and movie. Original costumes, conceptual artwork, signed first editions, movie scripts and hundreds of GWTW artifacts on display.

This museum contains all memorabilia related to the Gone with the Wind novel as well as the film…read more You will be able to see original costumes from the movie such as Scarlett's bengaline dress she wore on the honeymoon and a coat jacket worn by Rhett. There are also numerous reproductions of Scarlett's gowns including the green dress she wore at the barbecue and the burgundy gown she wore to Ashley's barbecue. Little known fact about Margaret Mitchell: she was a lifelong philanthropist and donated funds for African Americans to attend medical school in the Atlanta area. If the parking lot is full, you can park in the adjacent lot at the convention center.

This historical marker sits in front of a private house (Rober McAfee's House) off of Bells Ferry…read moreand Barrett Parkway in Marietta. It's across the street from the Bells Ferry Elementary School. Nearby businesses includes a CVS and a Publix Grocery Store. There is no parking around the area unless you park in the shopping strip behind the house and walk around to it. The historical marker explains how it was the battle of Nooday Creek;(part of Sherman's march to the sea campaign ) where parts of it was fought on Bells Ferry that caused Robert McAfee's house to be used as headquarters for the Union troops during the Civil war. The marker reads as the following: After the seizure of Big Shanty (Kennesaw) by Sherman´s forces, June 9, 1864, Brig. Gen. Kenner Garrard´s cav. div. [US] was posted on the left flank during operations on the Kennesaw Mountain front. Garrard´s cav. guarded Noonday Creek valley from Woodstock to the left of the 17th A. C. (in the rugged Brushy Mtn. area), with patrols on the Canton, Bell´s Ferry & Alabama roads. Daily conflict with his opponent -- Maj. Gen. Joseph Wheeler´s Cavalry [CS] -- marked the period from June 11 to July 3. The Robert McAfee house was Garrard´s h´dq´rs, during a portion of this period. 033-48 GEORGIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1954 1129th review 1/7/2018 49th for 2018

Marietta Confederate Cemetery…read more This cemetery was absolutely beautiful and taken care of. So many stories and monuments. We were very impressed! Marietta hosts both a national cemetery and a Confederate cemetery. The national cemetery contains around 10,000 Union soldiers, only 7,045 of whom are known, who died during the Atlanta campaign. The Confederate cemetery, established in 1863, is the largest of its kind in the state. It holds 3,000 soldiers who died in local hospitals, in combat during the Battle of Chickamauga or the Atlanta campaign, or in an 1863 train wreck that occurred north of Marietta. The separate cemeteries in Marietta were created because local civilians objected to enemies lying together in death. A prominent Marietta businessman, Henry Green Cole, sought a combined Confederate and Union cemetery, and donated land toward the project. When local officials objected, Cole gave the land to the federal government to be used for the burial of Union casualties only, and it was designated as such in 1866.

I wanted to show my kids a glimpse of what happened during the civil war. They only learn it from…read moreschool but to be able to show them gives them a better understanding. Make sure to read what's on the monuments and the book scripts on the benches. It also honors the many women who helped the injured soldiers. I recommend this place to visit. The place is well kept. There's also a trail nearby if you want to get some steps in.

I love the concept of being able to go out and enjoy a concert during the summer in the park. With…read moreall the wonderful food choices around, I can grab a brew, some food, and enjoy the music. However, the concert a week ago was highly disappointing. The weather was perfect and I looked forward to enjoying some 80 & 90s Pop. My buddies and I agreed that it was hard to distinguish some of the songs, and we really felt there are better bands out there than that one- who was so forgettable that we've already forgotten their name. We know these aren't pro musicians, but can we get a quality cover band?? We're going back to try the Chicago Tribute Band, and we hope for a better group.

This is park in the middle of the square. There are great (and free) concerts, events, and seasonal…read moredecorations.

Since my visit went so well at the drivers license office, I decided to try my luck again at the…read moretag office. Win #2! I arrived ~11:15 and was expecting a lunch hour rush. Not at all! I grabbed a ticket and was seen in about 15 minutes. Again, everything ran smoothly and I was in and out in less than 45 minutes. Grateful to ALL who are committed to ensuring we have POSITIVE experiences as these offices ! Do yourself favor and double-triple check the documents needed. Then, take at least one back-up doc.

I was skeptical going here but I was so pleasantly surprised but the friendliness and help…read moreprovided. I was looking to get custom license plate and the gentleman at counter 9 made everything super easy and friendly. He gladly answered all my questions and helped through the process. I was out of the place in 40 min. The only small nit picky thing would be that we did not know which area to select for custom license plate and still went ahead with Title change which was fortunately the right thing but I hope they can update this for the future. Additionally, they have a kiosk to get TAG renewal in case someone wants it there.

The marker sits in front of the original Zion Baptist church building (circa 1888). Its on Lemon…read moreStreet at Haynes Street near the Marietta Court House. The building is listed on the National Registry of Historical places and was restored to its original glory in 1997. The property where the Church is on cost by then $70 which in today's dollar is about $1,800. Today it's a museum an tells the story of some of the area's earliest African American pioneers. The sign reads: OLD ZION HERITAGE MUSEUM Zion Baptist Church was organized in 1866 by 88 former slaves who left First Baptist Church. The first worship place was a brush arbor. Next a small wooden structure was built which was destroyed by fire. In 1888, the present structure was built. Original early 20th century pews are still used. Placed on National Register of Historic Places in 1990. Restored in 1997. Museum established in 2003. 1134th review 1/8/2018 54th for 2018

For the last few years we have visited Santa at The Marietta History Museum. This visit, like those…read morein the past, did not disappoint. All of Santa's "elves" are so friendly and kind; most start of up conversations with my little girls asking what's on their Christmas List. I always buy the digital photo with a photo ornament. The ornament is a great memory for our tree.

Marietta History Museum; Kennesaw House…read more Sooooo much history in this building. I highly recommend. Not a huge museum so it won't take much of you're time but there is a lot of good stuff to see here. Built as a cotton warehouse by John Glover in 1845, the Kennesaw House is one of Marietta's oldest buildings. On May 1, 1855, Dix Fletcher purchased the warehouse from John Glover for $12,000 and transformed it into a hotel. Fletcher named his hotel the Fletcher House until 1867 when he renamed it the Kennesaw House. It was not until the Civil War that the Kennesaw House gained notoriety and expanded its fame. On April 11, 1862, James Andrews and 18 US soldiers spent the night here on the 2nd floor. The next morning James Andrews and the "Raiders" left the Kennesaw House, boarded a train to Kennesaw, and stole 'The General' when its Confederate crew stopped for breakfast. The purpose of this raid was to help cut the Confederacy into smaller pieces by stealing a Confederate locomotive while destroying bridges and supply lines along the way. The raid was ultimately unsuccessful but the Kennesaw House gained fame as the starting location of the "Great Locomotive Chase." In July of 1864, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman used the house for his headquarters during his "Atlanta Campaign". That November, departing US Calvary started to burn anything that could be of use to the Confederate army. Sherman spared the hotel because Dix Fletcher was a Mason and because his son-in-law, Henry Cole, was a Yankee spy. However, the fourth floor did catch fire as ashes from other burning buildings blew onto the roof. The fourth floor was never rebuilt. During Reconstruction, Dix Fletcher re-emerged the hotel "as a resort destination free from the ice and chill wind of the North and the oppressive heat and relentless bugs of the South." It is now owned by the Downtown Marietta Development Authority, and since 1996 functioned as the Marietta Museum of History.

This historical marker is located on Roswell Road about half way before you get to Swell Mill Road…read more If you type this code (865QXGF8+FP) into your google map. It will pinpoint the exact location for you. The marker reads as the following on both sides. MARIETTA CAMPGROUND The campground was established in 1837 at the recommendation of a Methodist "circuit rider" who traveled to serve many churches. The original 40-acre site was purchased for $40.00 and included the land now occupied by the church and cemetery across the street. The tabernacle was built in 1838 and cabins were added later. Although services have been held every year, camping was discontinued for a brief period during and after the Civil War. As members of other churches joined in, meetings became nondenominational. Descendants of the founding families and newcomers alike have continued the tradition of coming together for spiritual refreshment and renewing social contacts.

Amazing home and history. Looking forward to seeing what the new owners do with it. Needed a little…read moreTLC. Lovely throughout the house.

This historical marker sits in front of the Archibald Howell home which is a private house built by…read morethe same architect Willis Ball whose other works includes Barrington Hall and Bulloch Hall in Roswell, GA. The marker tells the story of how General Judah helped saved the citizens of Marietta by asking that federal food rations by directed towards this way. What it doens't tell you about the home is that it also served as a hospital to wounded soldiers during the Civil War and that later it was turned into a grammar school for girls. In fact the school (Harwood Seminary) became the first public school for the city of Marietta. I was told the blackboards for the school are still underneath the wall paper in the house.... The historical marker reads: Here, in the spring of 1865, Gen. Henry M. Judah had his headquarters and saw evidence which helped him make a decision of much importance to local people. Since no crops had been grown here on the battlefields and, as the surrender had paralyzed economy and government, local people lacked food, funds and employment. Judah, seeing that aid was needed to prevent suffering, proposed to issue corn and bacon to the needy until a crop could be made. The issue, approved, was made and these rations did much to put Georgians and their economy on a sound basis. Erected 1956 by Georgia Historical Commission. (Marker Number 033-111.) 1147th review 1/11/2018 67th for 2018