Northwest Georgia Historic High Country
COMMUNITIES
Marietta
The Historic Marietta Square is a popular shopping destination for antiques, gifts and collectibles. Merchants will hold special sidewalk sales. Vendor & Visitor Information: Marietta Welcome Center, 770-429-1115. Treasures from the Attic & the Historic Marietta Square Merchants Sidewalk Sale - two great sales within a sale - join forces with the Dixie Highway 90-Mile Yard Sale.
Kennesaw
Popular route attractions include the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive
History and the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Vendor Information:
Call Joe Bennett, Kenworth Kiwanis Club 770-529-8680.
Acworth - Expect downtown merchant sidewalk sales amidst vintage gas stations and
1920's bungalows. Don't miss First Friday on June 6 with special sidewalk sales
and entertainment at historic downtown restaurants. Vendor Information: Cobb County,
call Joe Bennett, Kenworth Kiwanis Club 770-529-8680.
Acworth
Expect downtown merchant sidewalk sales amidst vintage gas stations and 1920s bungalows.
Emerson
Emerson is named for Joseph Emerson Brown, Governor of Georgia, 1857-1865, U.S. Senator, 1880-1891. It was known as Stegall's Station prior to 1889; site of the Bartow Iron Works. May 20, 1864: Gen. Joseph E. Johnston's forces [CSA] camped here after retreating from Cassville and burning the highway and R.R. bridges over the Etowah. Having heard that Sherman's forces [USA] had moved southward from Kingston toward Dallas, Johnston resumed his march on roads that converged there, May 23d, 24th.
Cartersville
Chenille bedspreads, pecan logs, fruit stands, and sweet ice tea fueled many local economies along the Dixie Highway from 1929-mid 1970's.
Now during the first weekend each June, the Dixie Highway route will once again attract thousands of visitors as it gears up to sell nostalgic souvenirs, antiques and much more during the Dixie Highway 90- mile Yard Sale. The next yard sale is set for June 6-8, 2008.
Historic Downtown Cartersville is a hot spot for antiques, boutiques and wonderful restaurants. VenHistoric Downtown Cartersville is a hot spot for antiques, boutiques and wonderful restaurants. Vendor Information: call Cartersville-Bartow County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 770-387-1357. Cassville Visitors will want to see the Old Post Office Museum, the Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park and stop at the historic Cassville Grocery.
Adairsville
Many multi-vendor yard sales are planned in this area, as well as merchant and resident sales on the Historic Public Square (block adjacent to Dixie Highway route). Overnight accommodations available at I-75 Exit 306, including luxurious guest suites at historic Barnsley Gardens Resort. Look for antiques, accessories, stained glass, handcrafted jewelry, BBQ and more. Vendor Information: Adairsville Welcome Center, 770-773-1775. See the Old Post Office Museum, the Atlanta Campaign Pocket Park and stop at the historic Cassville Grocery. I- 75 Exit 296. Vendor & Visitor Information: 770-387-1357.
Calhoun / Resaca
Calhoun/Resaca - Route continues through downtown Calhoun, a Georgia Main Street City, where many original structures remain. Popular area attractions include New Echota State Historic Site and the Resaca Confederate Cemetery. Prime Outlets of Calhoun is just 3 miles off the route. I-75 Exit 312. Vendor & Visitor Information: Calhoun-Gordon County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 706-625-3200.
Dalton Rocky Face
Original motor courts, Chenille houses and more are still prevalent in Dalton, the Carpet Capitol of the World. Many textile and home furnishings outlets combined with resident yard sales make this a great stop. Vendor Information: Dalton-Whitfield County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 706-270-9960. Vendor & Visitor Information: Dalton- Whitfield County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 706-270-9960. Dalton offers lodging, dining and 20 miles of shopping opportunity.
Tunnel Hill - Ringgold
Tunnel Hill - A popular respite from shopping is the W&A Railroad Tunnel and the Tunnel Hill Heritage Center, just 1/2 mile off the route. Ringgold - Say "I do" to the Biggest Little Wedding Chapel in the Area. This "attraction" put Ringgold on the map. The Chow Time Drive In is a rare surviving southern "hamburger stand."