Cartersville is a vibrant city located in the rolling hills just north of Atlanta. It is the gateway to the metro area and to the North Georgia mountains with easy access to I-75. Established in 1850, the city has a significant amount of history as well as many cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities. Known as Georgia’s Museum City, it is home to Tellus, Booth, Savoy and Bartow History Museums. Recreational and cultural opportunities abound in Cartersville:

• Catch a musical at the 1900’s era Grand Theatre in downtown.
• Enjoy the great outdoors at nearby Etowah River or Lake Allatoona.
• Red Top Mountain features hikes, walking trails, boat rentals and includes the Pine Mountain Resort along with a lodge, conference center, restaurant, golf course, camping and more.
• Etowah Indian Mounds Historic Site.

Recreation facilities include gymnasiums, a gymnastics facility, the city civic center and numerous parks throughout the community including Dellinger, Milam Farm and Pine Mountain to name a few. The CIty of Cartersville’s Recreation Department offers a wide variety of programs for youth and adults, consisting of tennis,pickleball gymnastics, aerobics, baseball, cheerleading, football, soccer, basketball and swimming. Sports enthusiasts will love nearby LakePoint Sporting Community, a premier sports vacation destination featuring Terminus Wake Park, Perfect Game Baseball, Rally Volleyball, soccer and lacrosse.