2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

ATLANTA METRO LIThIA SpRINGS Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park Hiking trails lead to a textile mill burned during the Civil War. Fishing, boat rentals, picnic areas, playgrounds. Daily 7 a.m.– 10 p.m. Trails close at dusk. $3 parking. Mount vernon Rd., Lithia Springs, 30057 770-732-5871, 800-864-7275, friendsofsweetwater.org | 235 Vines Botanical Gardens and Manor House Stroll through 23 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and enjoy the garden railroad. Mon.–Sun. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $5, children and seniors $4. 3500 Oak Grove Rd., Loganville, 30052 770-466-7532 | 123 Marietta Confederate Cemetery/ Marietta City Cemetery Buried in the Confederate Cemetery are more than 3,000 people from the Civil War era. The City Cemetery dates back further, to the 1830s. Daily dawn–dusk. Free. 381 powder Springs St., Marietta, 30060 770-429-1115, mariettasquare.com/ confederate_cemetery.html | 123 MABLETON Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre An intimate outdoor venue located in a natural setting. Call for show schedule. 5239 Floyd Rd., Mableton, 30126 770-819-7765, themhba.com Marietta Fire Museum The museum showcases antique fire engines and fire-fighting equipment. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.– 5 p.m. Free. 112 haynes St., Marietta, 30060 770-794-5491, mariettasquare.com/ fire_museum.html | 123 LOcUST GROvE Noah’s Ark Animal Rehabilitation Center This center houses rehabilitated exotic animals such as bears, lions, tigers and monkeys. Picnic while viewing the animals. Tues.–Sat. noon–3 p.m. Free (donations accepted). 712 L.G. Griffin Rd., Locust Grove, 30248 770-957-0888, noahs-ark.org | 123 MARIETTA Historic Marietta Walking-Driving Tour Self-guided tour brochure and map that takes you through Marietta’s five National Register Historic districts to view antebellum and Victorian homes. 4 Depot St., Marietta, 30060 770-429-1115, 800-835-0445, mariettasquare.com Marietta Gone With the Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square Movie memorabilia and a section dedicated to the African-American cast members. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $7, seniors and students $6. 18 whitlock Ave., Marietta, 30064 770-794-5576, mariettaga.gov/gwtw | 123 LOGANvILLE Carousel Quarters Petting farm with unlimited pony rides for children, and many animals to see and pet. Picnic area, playground, hayride, country store, garden. For both young and old. 3540 Sharon church Loop, Loganville, 30052 770-466-4670, carouselquarters.com Marietta Museum of History Discover the rich history of Marietta and Cobb County. Mon.–Sat. 10 am.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. Adults $5, seniors and students $3. 1 Depot St., Ste. 200, Marietta, 30060 770-794-5710, mariettahistory.org | 123 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art Art from the 19th and 20th centuries is showcased in four large exhibitions annually. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. Adults $5, children and seniors $3. 30 Atlanta St., Marietta, 30060 770-528-1444, mariettasquare.com/mcma 123 Marietta National Cemetery More than 10,000 Civil War soldiers are buried here. Daily. Call for tours. Free. 500 washington Ave., Marietta, 30060 770-428-3258 | 123 GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA Official Georgia Travel Guide 51 http://mariettasquare.com/ http://friendsofsweetwater.org http://mariettasquare.com/ http://themhba.com http://noahs-ark.org http://mariettaga.gov/gwtw http://mariettasquare.com http://mariettahistory.org http://carouselquarters.com http://mariettasquare.com/mcma http://www.stonemountainpark.com http://www.georgia.org

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