The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw, GA 30144 770-427-2117
Home of the Famous Civil War Locomotive, the General. On April 12, 1862, Union Army volunteers stole the General, then destroyed the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Visit The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History to learn more about this exciting event, the Andrews Raiders, and the first recipients of the Congressional Medal of Honor.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive, Kennesaw, GA 30152 770-427-4686
Most complete Civil War battlefield of the 1864 Atlanta campaign. More than 11 miles of original earthworks are preserved within the park's 2900 acres.

Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW, Atlanta, GA 30305 404-814-4000
One of the country's finest museums, the Atlanta History Center boasts two historic homes on the National Register, a Research Archives and 33 landscaped acres all of which focus on the people and events that have shaped Atlanta and the South. Also home to a wide variety of special events.

Marietta History Museum
1 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060 770-528-0431
The museum includes displays on Marietta and Cobb history, including the Glover Machine Works.

Marietta National Military Cemetery
500 Washington Avenue, Marietta, GA 30060

Marietta Confederate Cemetery
More information is available at the Marietta Visitors' Bureau
4 Depot Street, Marietta, GA 30060 770-429-1115

The Historic Village at Life University
1269 Barclay Circle, Marietta, GA 30060 770-426-2600
This reconstructed farm from the 19th century includes an authentic log cabin, a water powered grist mill and much more.

Lake Allatoona, Lake Acworth and Lake Lanier
Within easy accessibility from Kennesaw are Lake Allatoona, Lake Acworth and Lake Lanier. Each of these provides a wide array of sport and outdoor activities. Seasonal festivities and events are also prevalent.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
The park covers 16 land units and a 48 mile stretch of the river. Numerous smaller parks dot the landscape of the metro area. Activities include fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating, and the park also contains a variety of natural habitats, flora and fauna, nineteenth century historic sites, and Native American archeological sites.

Red Top Mountain State Park & Lodge
781 Red Top Mountain Road, SE, Cartersville, GA 30121 770-975-4226
Located on a 1,950 acre peninsula along Lake Allatoona. Abundant wildlife, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking. 33-room lodge, restaurant and conference center, cottages, camping, tennis courts, beach and boating facilities/marina.