Cartersville

Travel Guide

Cartersville
Cartersville
Cartersville
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Enjoy outdoor activities, explore ancient Native American sites and check out the other cultural and natural attractions in this picturesque city in Northwest Georgia.

Delve into thousands of years of history, hike along forest trails or over rolling hills and visit the Native American burial mounds that Cartersville is known for.

The Cartersville area has a long, fascinating history. Go to the Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site, once home to thousands of Native Americans. See large earthen mounds that date from A.D. 1000 to A.D. 1550, a village site and plaza. Inside the museum find hand-carved stone effigies and artifacts made from wood and seashells.

Visit Bartow History Museum, housed in the 1869 Courthouse in downtown Cartersville. Browse old photographs, documents and newspapers and hear oral testimonies that cover more than 200 years of Bartow County history. While in the downtown area, don’t miss the Coca-Cola sign on the wall of Young Brothers Pharmacy. Dating back to 1894, the sign is the world’s first painted outdoor wall advertisement for the famous drink. Gaze up at the 40-foot (12-meter) fossil of a Tyrannosaurus rex at the Tellus Science Museum.

If you are into art, devote at least a few hours to exploring the Booth Western Art Museum. View the work of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century artists that touch on themes such as the Civil War and cowboys and cowgirls. The museum’s Presidential Gallery contains signed letters from every president of the United States.

Explore Cartersville’s outdoor recreation options. Hike through more than 15 miles (24 kilometers) of forested trails at Red Top Mountain State Park. Go for a refreshing swim in its 12,000-acre (4,856-hectare) Lake Allatoona and make use of the lake’s picnicking, camping and boating facilities.

Enjoy the sports facilities and Olympic-size swimming pool in Dellinger Park or kayak or canoe on the Etowah River. Try wakeboarding while pulled by an overhead cable on the lakes of Terminus Wake Park.

Cartersville is 55 miles (88 kilometers) north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and less than an hour away from Atlanta. The city is within easy reach of some of the most popular destinations in the south, including Nashville and New Orleans.

Where to stay in Cartersville

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Allatoona

Though Allatoona might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Allatoona Lake and Allatoona Pass Battlefield.

Allatoona
Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point

Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point

2 out of 5
41 State Route 20 Spur SE, Cartersville, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,798 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
P3,798
P4,880 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Cartersville. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (820 reviews)
"Good location, comfortable bed and very nice updated bathroom facilities! It was a very pleasant stay and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

Econo Lodge Cartersville-Emerson Lake Point
Southern Suites Cartersville

Southern Suites Cartersville

2 out of 5
5590 Hwy 20 SE, Cartersville, GA
The price is P3,084 per night from Aug 21 to Aug 22
P3,084
P3,889 total
Aug 21 - Aug 22
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Cartersville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Savoy Automobile Museum and Tellus Science Museum ...
7/10 Good! (40 reviews)
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"Staff was very nice, friendly, and helpful"

Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025

Southern Suites Cartersville
Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville

Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville

3 out of 5
24 Liberty Dr, Cartersville, GA
The price is P6,764 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P6,764
P8,064 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Cartersville. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
"Quick and easy to check in. Location is perfect as there are several restaurants in the area"

Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville
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Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!

Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!

3 out of 5
42 Hidden Valley Ln SE, Cartersville, GA
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Cartersville. Enjoy free parking, a marina, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lakepoint Sports and Allatoona Lake are ...
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Reviewed on Apr 6, 2024

Cozy Georgia Getaway w/ Deck, Grill & Fire Pit!
Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!

Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!

3 out of 5
Cartersville
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Cartersville. Enjoy free parking, balconies, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Lakepoint Sports and Allatoona Lake ...
Lake Allatoona Area Studio w/ Pool and Views!
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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