Visiting North Georgia

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New this year, in honor of Veteran's Day Weekend, experience the sights and sounds of the Civil War following the Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon in historic Chickamauga. The Gordon-Lee Mansion will play host to the "Gone with the Wind" Ball. You'll tour the mansion which is rarely open to the public. The mansion served as headquarters for Gen. Wm. S. Rosecrans of the Union Army, and as a Union field hospital during the Battle of Chickamauga. On the beautiful landscaped lawns you'll enjoy period music, Civil War re-enactors, living history demonstrations, Rhett and Scarlett look-alike contest and great southern barbecue. Period dress is not required. More details to come.

North Georgia offers visitors a number of attractions the whole family will enjoy:

• Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park - the park honors one of the Civil War's most important battles
• Fort Oglethorpe Historic District - listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Barnhardt Circle is home to 16 original officer's homes, band barrack, guardhouse, and bandstand. Walking tour brochure highlights its rich history.
• 6th Cavalry Museum - the museum preserves the rich military history of the "Fighting Sixth" Cavalry
• Family fun at Carmike Battlefield 10 Cinemas and Winner's Circle Family Fun Center (go-karts, miniature golf, laser tag, indoor playground, batting cages, and arcade)
• Gilbert - Stephenson Park - outdoor playground, 2 walking tracks and picnic pavilions
• Great shopping at Gateway Antique Mall, Sear's Shoe Store, Hamrick's, Classic Blades, and other local and national chains along LaFayette Road and Battlefield Parkway
• Lee and Gordon's Mill - one of the oldest mills in Georgia, Lee and Gordon's Mill also features a general store and a tractor museum
• The Train Depot - this restored train station houses the Walker County Regional Heritage and Model Train Museum.
• The Chickamauga Coke Ovens - these restored coke ovens use to turn coal into coke for use in the Iron and Steel Foundries in Chattanooga, TN.
• Antique Shops in Downtown Chickamauga - looking to do some antiquing, check out these shops in downtown Chickamauga
• Civil War Dinner Theater at the Button Willow Church - Whitwell, TN - learn more about the Civil War while you eat.