Surround Yourself with History, Natural Beauty and Family
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SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES HISTORIC Fort Oglethorpe Spend the morning exploring Chickamauga Surround yourself & Chattanooga National Military Park Chickamauga National Battlefield Park 6th Cavalry Museum Let the kids play and the dogs run on the parade ground while with History, The 5,500 acre Chickamauga Battlefield Park contains The area’s rich military history from visiting the 6th Cavalry Museum and historic Barnhardt Circle monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits, and trails. the Civil War through World War II Major points of interest can be reached by following the (1861–1947) is told at the 6th Cavalry Unique shopping awaits you at Tootie’s, Classic Blades, Sear’s Natural Beauty Shoes, Hamricks, History Company and Gateway Antique Mall seven-mile auto tour. Museum. Located on the Army Post’s parade ground, surrounded by Tour the winery and sample the fruits of the vine at and Family Fun Lookout Mountain Civil War Park Officer’s Quarters and many of the the Georgia Winery The 3,000 acre Lookout Mountain Battlefield contains Civil War and military enthusiasts will want to start their journey original Post buildings (1905), you’ll monuments, historical markers, trails, and scenic vistas. Point Family fun for everyone at Gilbert-Stephenson Municipal Park by visiting Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, see their history come alive with Park, a unit of the Lookout Mountain Battlefield, is located on – play park, walking tracks, swimming pool, tennis courts and the nation’s oldest and largest Civil War Battlefield. You’ll walk authentic uniforms, weapons, picnic pavilion the top of the mountain. where Confederate and Union soldiers fought in the bloodiest photographs, documents and M-47 Go for big air at the Xtreme Air Mega Park two-day battle of the war on September 19-20, 1863. The Chattanooga National Cemetery Patton Tank. The public is invited to Take a narrated family bike ride through the Chickamauga Visitor’s Center offers exhibits, bookstore, Fuller Gun Collection The 120-acre Chattanooga National Cemetery has its origins attend Vintage Base Ball matches, Battlefield with Battlefield Outdoors or maybe just stroll along of American Shoulder Arms and 23-minute film. The battlefield rooted in the area’s Civil War experience. In addition to Remembering Our Heroes and the many city provided bike paths is lined with monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits Civil War veterans, four members of “Andrew’s Raiders” and other polo field events highlighting Enjoy the National Recreation Trail Blueway by launching your and hiking trails with special interpretive presentations 186 German prisoners of war are buried there along with our patriotic heritage and canoe and paddling the Chickamauga Creek throughout the year. Check out nps.gov/chch/planyourvisit/ veterans from all wars. family-friendly events. Interactive Art Walk events.htm for a complete list of special events. 6thCavalryMuseum.org Show your furry friend a great time at Bark City Dog Park The region’s rich military history continues on Barnhardt Circle Original murals show the history with audio boxes telling the where cavalry officers’ homes surround the parade ground city’s unique stories of the former Army Post at Fort Oglethorpe (1902-1947), home to the 6th Cavalry Museum, outdoor family and music festivals. Don’t worry if your family’s not up for a trip to the battlefield. There’s plenty to entertain everyone – shopping, dining, and outdoor adventures. Your overnight stay in Fort Oglethorpe puts you in the heart of all the action – you’re just 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga or historic Chickamauga and two hours to Atlanta, Nashville, Gatlinburg and Knoxville. Photo Credits include Kymberly L. Thomas, Hannah Roberts and Brent Templeton. This brochure was paid for and developed by the Fort Oglethorpe Tourism Association. © 2021 All Rights Reserved. For more information visit FortOTourism.org Find unique gifts, historic relics and replicas, designer 10 clothing and accessories while driving to the Chickamauga 9 HOMETOWN EVENTS ATTRACTIONS SHOPPING Battlefield and Lookout Mountain attractions. Enjoy annual outdoor festivals, Rick Honeycutt Bark City Dog Park benches and restrooms. Honor Park Gateway Mall History Company concerts, living history and Youth Baseball Your furry friend is part of the city’s Walking Trails so 4031 Cloud Springs Road 2949 LaFayette Road, 423-290-6639 sporting events in North Georgia World Series will enjoy 2 acres visit today. gmbcga.com TheHistoryCompany.net 8 Antiques by the Fountain 706-956-8279, One-stop history shop with original Rick Honeycutt of fun complete Interactive Art Walk Estate Liquidation & More 423-314-3770 and reproduction reenacting gear from 1 2 Youth World Series with Small and Fort Oglethorpe Historic Mural and and Gateway Antiques 706-858 9685 Civil War to current day, is named for Large dog sections, play obstacles, invite you to enjoy browsing through museum exhibits and gifts. audio stories, hop scotch, “My Fort Cloud Springs Road hometown MLB water stations and waste disposal for 85,000 sq. ft. of unique antique shops Battlefield Outdoors 3 12 Oglethorpe” original art and much offering vintage merchandise, 6 pitcher and 1989 World Series your convenience. Benches inside the 2871 LaFayette Road, 706-841-0040 more. Come experience the collectables and contemporary items. BattlefieldOutdoorsGA.com 2 winner Rick Honeycutt. The park for your comfort. Open everyday Cloud Springs Deli offers a great menu Shop for all your outdoor adventures 5 4 3 Interactive Art Walk and get a little 1 3 tournament is open to all Dizzy dawn ‘til dusk. of sandwiches, soups, salads, BBQ and here at Battlefield Outdoors. Bikes, exercise while enjoying this scenic homemade desserts. Dean, Dixie Youth & Little League kayaks, disc golf, fishing and camping 8 creekside walkway. Classic Blades/ gear, clothing, bike service and repair. 5 3 Recreation Teams. 14 13 North Georgia Reloading 8 2 2 RickHoneycuttWorldSeries.com Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement The Post General Store Legend 201 Patterson Avenue, 706-858-5626 2864 LaFayette Road, 706-841-0160 6 & Water Park ClassicBlades.com City Chickamauga Enjoy coffee, ice cream, candy, jams, Shopping Accommodations Recognized Replica and collectable knives and gifts. 1 Hall Battlefield NorthGeorgiaReloading.com jellies, gifts and souvenirs. 1 Gateway Mall 1 Battleview B&B as one of 2 Costco 2 Econo-Lodge 7 Marathon One-stop shop for all your ammo needs. Tootie’s Treasure 4 7 Vintage Base Ball America’s top 2978 LaFayette Road, 706-858-868 3 Hamrick’s 3 Super 8 Motel (2nd Saturday Gilbert Stephenson Park & Pool Hamrick’s 6 Experience America’s favorite ten family 4 Sear’s Shoes 4 General Bragg Inn (Chickamauga) 7 in November) The all-Inclusive ADA compliant 1787 Battlefield Parkway Sears Shoe Store 5 Classic Blades 9 amusement 706-858-7300 10 5 pastime, played by 1860’s rules in The marathon playground for children of all abilities 2778 LaFayette Road, 706-861-0287 6 The Post General Store Attractions 11 period uniforms. This gentleman’s parks, Lake Winnepesaukah and 7 Battlefield Outdoors 1 6th Cavalry Museum 11 has been with adult fitness zone. Walking Finding a place to dine is never hard, we have over 8 game has No Spittin”, No Swearin’ SOAKya Waterpark offers rides, 8 Tootie’s Treasures 2 Bark City Dog Park running through tracks, tennis courts, sand volleyball 50 national chain and hometown restaurants. 3 Catoosa Regional Visitor Information Center 1 and No Gloves. games, food and fun for the DINING the Chickamauga & Chattanooga court, swimming pool, picnic pavilions BATTLEFIELD PARKWAY LAFAYETTE ROAD 4 Chickamauga National Military Park entire family. Dining 5 Frank Gleason Park Vintage Base Ball is growing in National Military Park in Northwest and restrooms give you a full day Donut Palace BBQ Shack 1 Soho Hibachi 6 Gilbert-Stephenson Municipal Park popularity across the country Georgia for over 35 years. This park of family fun. Xtreme Air Mega Park 390 Battlefield Parkway, 706-866-6444 2936 LaFayette Road, 706-866-7976 2 2A Wings (Interactive Art Walk, Pool, Playground, Picnic Area) bringing to life the excitement of honors one of the Civil War’s most Xtreme Air Mega Park is the Largest 2A Wings El Matador 3 Battlefield Burgers 7 Honor Park Honor Park Trampoline Park in America with 1014 Battlefield Parkway, 706-861-3888 2233 LaFayette Road, 706-861-4898 4 Thai Garden 8 Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park the early game where balls and important battles. 5 Donut Palace 9 National Cemetery Paying tribute to all over 100 trampolines, slam dunk, Battlefield Burgers Ming Moon strikes and gloves were not part This mostly paved, scenic course branches of military 794 Battlefield Parkway, 706-866-0101 2467 LaFayette Road, 706-858-0558 6 El Matador 10 Point Park dodgeball, main court, kids court, 7 Ming Moon 11 Southeast Veterans Museum of the game. Played on the Army Thai Garden PARK PLACE 4 is challenging but not extraordinarily and civilian service air bags, foam pits and battle beam 8 Subway 12 West Chickamauga Creek Cloud Springs Canoe Launch Post’s parade ground / polo field difficult. A Boston Marathon qualifier, in a beautifully landscaped park 685 Battlefield Parkway, 706-866-7025 2891 LaFayette Road, 706-861-5368 9 The Post General Store 13 West Chickamauga Creek Fort Oglethorpe Canoe Launch (1902 – 1947) in Fort Oglethorpe. including an awesome super tramp Soho Hibachi Homemade southern comfort foods, 10 Park Place 14 Xtreme Air Mega Jump Park this event also includes a Half-Marathon, complete with memorial displays, private dining room and can 6thCavalryMuseum.org arena and massive Inflatable Park! 1014 Battlefield Parkway, 706-858-7766 11 BBQ Shack * This is a partial listing of what you will find off I-75 Exit 350 Junior Marathon and 5K. accommodate bus/group tours. in the Historic District of Northwest Georgia.