Overview
Rome is a city that was founded at the convergence of the Etowah and Oostanaula rivers in Georgia's Historic High Country.
The city was named for the seven hills around the city, and was land taken from the Treaty of New Echota.
1 sights · 2 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Rome
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home
Major Ridge was one of the signers of the Treaty of New Echota, which resulted in the forced relocation of the Cherokee people. The museum presents interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and events about the Ridge …
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Mar–Nov. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 31°F. Wettest: Jan and Mar. (climate data from nearby Historic High Country)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- CHA Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), Chattanooga — 54 mi away. Directions
- PDK DeKalb Peachtree Airport, Atlanta — 57 mi away. Directions
- ATL Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Atlanta — 61 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
The city played a role in the Civil War and the Atlanta Campaign. This was also a trading place for cotton and other goods. In the 20th century, it became a carpet/textile city.
See
See Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home
Major Ridge was one of the signers of the Treaty of New Echota, which resulted in the forced relocation of the Cherokee people. The museum presents interpretive exhibits, educational programs, and events about the Ridge family and Cherokee history and culture.
- The City Tower, this former water tower is now a clock.
- Berry College, the world's largest college campus, visit the waterwheel, Possum Trot, Martha Berry museum.
Do
- Rome Symphony Orchestra
- Rome Emperors, an affiliate of the Atlanta Braves
The DeSoto Theater Located on Broad St., they often have small productions going on, and during the fall, RIFF (Rome International Film Festival)
Buy
Eat
- Harvest Moon Cafe, Broad Street. American burger restaurant.
- Japanese based noodles and sushi.
- Schroeder's, Broad Street.
Eat John Henry's
Excellent Steak House and American Food. Very good bourbon selection.
Drink
Drink The Moon Roof at Harvest Moon
Outdoor, heated environment, live music on the weekends.
- 400 Block Bar Also on Broad St., more upscale, attached to La Scala Italian Ristorante
- Old Havana This too, on Broad, they sell cigars, beer, and wine. On Thursdays they have live jazz musicians come in.
Sleep
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