This historic marker located on the front lawns of the Cherokee Historic Court house is a sad…read morereminder of why the Cherokee Indians were driven off their land: The discovery of 6 gold mines. The trail of tears actually begins in Cherokee county about 2 miles from where the gold mine is located. The gold mines were worked on originally by the Cherokee Indians themselves near a town the called Sixes...Probably named after the 6 gold mines. Then after they were forced off their lands a lottery system was put in place giving the lucky winner 40 acres of land for them to do as they chose.It came to be known as Gold lottery of 1832. The marker itself reads as the following: Cherokee County, located along Georgia's gold belt, figured prominently in the gold rush of the 1830's and 40's. Several mines operated along a five mile area near the Etowah River in the northeastern part of the county, including the Franklin-Creighton, Sandow, and latham mines. More than 30 other small placer mines extended southwesterly across the county and included the Sixes Mine, worked earlier by the Cherokees. After the 1860's, most gold mining operations in the county either slowed or ceased. The most successful and the most sophisticated, the Franklin-Creighton, continued operations until 1913, when a shaft collapsed and the mine was flooded. 028-4 GEORGIA HISTORICAL MARKER 1988

This is an incredible tribute our finest and bravest!…read more According to wikipedia The land for the cemetery was donated by land developer and World War II veteran, Scott Hudgens. J. M. Wilkerson Construction Company, Inc. was hired to develop the land. The cemetery opened for interments on April 24, 2006 with space available for nearly 30,000 grave sites. As of 2014, more than 8,000 were interred on the site. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_National_Cemetery It's not an easy place to get to and if you didn't know it's here you would drive right past it...I did...there is a gate at the entrance but I couldn't find any information on when it is locked or unlocked so not very helpful there. It's extremely clean, well maintained and filled with beautiful structures of tributes. There is a restroom up front by the entrance so I suggest if you think you need to go then you should go then before you get on with your visit.... Not sure what the parking policies are but I was able to park on the side and walk around with not problems. I saw many people do the same as well....not sure when it gets busy but I came on a Sunday so it wasn't too crowded... If you need to find a gravestone go here https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2138827/georgia-national-cemetery 1532nd review 9/15/2018 454th for 2018

Very clean and peaceful. Great place to reflect on how many have sacrificed for what we haveread more

Amazing park with great walking and bike trails along the Etowah River. This is a great place to…read morebring and walk your dogs or yourself. The trails drift between flowering trees that hold plaques indicating their type. It's an adventurous park where kids can come play at the playground. The open fields are great for picnics, soccer or a fun game of freezbie. Find your adventure at the park and enjoy many of the little surprises it has hidden amongst the trails and trees. This park is also the location for fairs, live music on the outdoor stage, and vendor events. This park has plenty of fun.

What a beautiful park with so much to see and do. I'm pretty much a regular here so it's a long…read moreover due review. Etowah River park is huge! With many different activities to do. You can start with the 1/2 mile oval and completely level walking, jogging or running path. It has multiple covered rest benches and a big open middle for activities like kite flying or frisbee. Then cross the bridge to a few miles of trails surrounded by trees flowers and local wildlife. There is also a canoe launch for access to the Etowah River. The park also has an amphitheater that hosts local bands and other activities. Two brand new playgrounds for the little ones, very clean restrooms and some nice pavilions with picnic tables make this a very nice place for family outings. A 58 acre park that connects to other parks and trails makes this a 5 star place for almost any activity. Well done Canton. Another feather in you cap.

This place had all of the thrills and chills!…read more When I tell you, we had an excellent, scary time... I listened to screams and saw ppl running and jumping in terror the entire time. It's filled with creepy, realistic looking of characters which makes it even more interesting. Around every corner is a jump scare and boy did we all yell lol. I love going to scary houses for Halloween and it took the cake. It was worth the drive anddddd the money spent. They had candy bowls for us every where a gift shop, a snack shop and so many setups to take horror pictures. It was a very cold night and dark which added to the vibes of this place. The eeriness makes it chilling and exciting. I will definitely go once again and make sure that I take more than a few people with me. Parking was packed out but try also had an overflow lot at the U-Haul place right next door. They have time slots for tickets to select when you want to go. Tickets weren't expensive and the wait wasn't long. Even while in line they have characters scaring the mess out of you and giving you a sample of what's to come inside. Enjoy!

Not scary at all, except the admission cost, now that's scary! It needs to be darker and more…read moreactors with theatrical abilities.

This is a wonderful learning environment for kids. The staff were so attentive and helpful. It was…read morethe perfect activity for our 2 year old grandson and his grandparents!

Bear Creek Nature Center is a hidden gem in Chattahoochee Hills, GA. This is a small animal refuge…read more/ hiking location (with a waterfall nearby) / and conservation center. This non-profit organization is home to numerous reptiles, amphibians, and birds. They even have the only live bats at a nature center in all of Georgia. Admission is $5 per car/driver and $3 for each additional person in your group. This is a great spot for families. They even let my kids pet any small animal in the facility of their choosing. We were given a personal tour of the place and the hike was good for all members of the group. Since not too many people know about this place yet, there was no issue parking. The staff were friendly as well. You can also follow the latest updates of their animals on their FB page. I hope to go back again soon.

We had the most wonderful day at this pumpkin patch and farm. I want to call out how amazing their…read morestaff were. Everyone was so smiley and helpful. So many activities to do like bonfire with s'mores, watch piglets race, sheep herding , feed animals and more ! Highly Recommend and we walked away with some wonderful pumpkins

The fall festival is officially underway at this beloved generational family farm. A perfect…read moreatmosphere for the whole family with many activities to participate in. From the pumpkin patch, to the petting zoo, hog races, tractor pull, shepherding, a corn maze, pony rides, bonfires, and a full choice of eatery options: you can have a whole day of fun for $20 (plus optional purchases). This is all rounded out with live music from local talents creating a wholesome atmosphere. Opening at 10am on weekends you can go for an afternoon or a chill evening ending on the octagon swings by the

IT WAS INCREDIBLE! did this as a gift for my boyfriends birthday and it was perfect! Mike kept in…read morecontact with us about time and weather. when we arrived he was great and super friendly during the whole flight. The flight was beautiful and we were both in awe the whole time. The ride was smooth and I will definitely go again! First time in a helicopter and it was better than I could have hoped!

My guy took me on a helicopter tour for our first date over 10 years ago...IMPRESSIVE! We had a…read morewonderful time on our sunset tour. It was very romantic! The pilot was friendly and an expert. We've taken additional tours over North Georgia with Alpha Helicopters and these adventures have been incredibly gorgeous and unique. That first date was the beginning of our 'happily ever after!'

I booked Chris and Rebecca for a wine tour during a birthday/life celebration trip my friend and I…read morewere on. Rebecca was incredibly easy to communicate with and helped me set everything up ahead of time. I felt incredibly taken care of from the first interaction through when they dropped us off at our doorstep and carried our wine to the door. Chris picked my friend and I up and we met Rebecca with the van which they decorated with a darling happy birthday sign, cold water, and an assortment of snacks. I was blown away by their hospitality. Before hitting the road they reviewed the wineries we planned to visit and then we were off. Rebecca drove safely and made conversation with us along the way. Chris was very knowledgeable about the vineyards and wines. Each time we arrived at a new vineyard Chris opened the car door and offered his hand as we stepped down from the van. He opened the vineyard door and helped us find seats at each winery, and then gave us space to enjoy our tasting. Between tastings he made sure we were comfortable and had plenty of water and snacks. He even brought our next tasting out to our seats so that we wouldn't need to get up- it was truly FULL service in every single way. I never once felt rushed by him or Rebecca, and their smiling faces and easy demeanor really created the perfect environment for my friend and I to cut loose and enjoy ourselves. After our tastings we said goodbye and Chris drove us back to our cabin where he personally carried the box of wine to our front door. He thanked us for spending the day with him and was on his way. I cannot recommend Chris and Rebecca enough! I will absolutely be booking with them again. I highly recommend them for any trip! Their prices are incredibly reasonable- and the service is top notch. I was blown away and cannot wait to book another trip with them!

Too many wonderful things to say about our experience with NG wine trips…read more Eric was a pleasure to speak with and made our route personal and special. Mikey our driver was outstanding and helpful. 60th birthday for my husband and this was the highlight of the weekend!