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LINKS TO AREA ATTRACTIONS
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Here are some links to our favorite places
Hightower Falls Facility is surrounded by cities and towns offering a variety of attractions, shopping, and recreation. Among these are Rockmart, Cedartown, Rome, Cave Spring, and Hiram.
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Silver Comet Trail
The Silver Comet Trail is at present a 38-mile paved trail which begins (or ends) in Atlanta and ends (or begins) in Rockmart. Part of Georgia's Rails to Trails sponsored by the Path Foundation, this beautiful trail offers much to the cyclist, hiker, and certain sections are designated for horses as well. When completed, this trail will continue to Anniston, Alabama and will be 57 miles long.
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Chieftains Museum
The Chieftains Trail was designated by the 1988 Georgia General Assembly a state historic trail for the purpose of preservation, promotion and commemoration of Northwest Georgia's Native American heritage. The Chieftains Trail guides travelers to nine public sites representative of the Indian cultures which once thrived here in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Martha Berry Museum
At a very young age, Martha Berry developed an interest in the less fortunate children that lived in the area surrounding Oak Hill, her family's home. Later as a young adult, Martha had a chance meeting with a group of these children at a log cabin that she played in as a child. She began to tell them Bible stories and was impressed with their hunger for knowledge. Soon the cabin was too small and the classes were moved to an nearby abandoned church. Martha continued to pursue her vision with plans for a boarding school with a philosophy educating the head, heart and hands. In January, 1902 The Boys Industrial School opened. Seven years later a girls school was added, then a junior college. Today Martha's dream continues to grow at Berry College.
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Myrtle Hill Cemetery
One of the most beautiful cemeteries in the nation sits atop Myrtle Hill at the confluence of the Etowah and Oostanaula Rivers. Offering an unimpeded view of downtown Rome, Georgia, to the northeast, the Etowah Valley to the east, and the Appalachian foothills to the south, the cemetery boasts spectacular vistas and historic significance which combine to make it one of the most unique in the world.
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Cave Spring, Georgia
Less than 10 miles northwest of Cedartown and less than 20 miles south of Rome, Cave Spring is a perfect way to spend an afternoon. Enjoy shopping, picnics, swimming or just lazing the day away at the park.
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Golfing in the Area
The Cedartown-Rockmart area has 5 golf courses for your enjoyment. The two in Rockmart feature 9-hole courses and the three in Cedartown are 18-hole courses. The write-up here features one of the courses in Cedartown.
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West Theatre/Cedartown
For over 60 years this theatre has been entertaining the residents of this area. The architecture alone brings people to this historical building.
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Little River Canyon
How do you like your outdoor thrills? Whether you're into the nerve-testing challenge of kayaking some of the South's top rated white water or lazy picnics beside a spectacular waterfall, Little River Canyon National Preserve has an adventure just waiting for you.
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Coot's Lake
Located just outside Rockmart is Coot's Lake Beach. Since 1961 this family-owned and operated business has brought sun and fun to the local residents. Now, with the Silver Comet Trail scooting right along side the lake, many people from outside the county are discovering this local fun spot.
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