You'll be fascinated by New Echota State Historic Site, which was the last capitol of the Cherokee nation in the early 1800s. Visit the museum and restored buildings to understand the history and events that led to the famous "Trail of Tears."
If your interest is the Civil War, don't miss the town of Resaca, where one of the bloodiest battles of the Atlanta Campaign was fought. A reenactment takes place each year on the actual battle site. You can pause to reflect on the sacrifices made when you visit the Resaca Confederate Cemetery, the last resting place for several hundred Union and Confederate soilders.
Another fascinating historic site is Oakleigh, a beautifully restored antebellum residence that was used as General Sherman's headquarters during the Civil War. Today Oakleigh is home to the Gordon County Historical Society, and it houses a collection of over 1500 dolls.
For nature lovers, John's Mountain Wildlife Management Area in the scenic Chattanoochee National Forest offers sparkling trout streams along wooded hiking trails that overflow with pristine mountain beauty. You'll thrill to river adventures and outdoor fun on the unspoiled Oostanaula, Conasauga and Coosawattee Rivers.
Salacoa Creek Park is a campers' paradise with 343 acres of scenic woodland and a 126-acre lake. It's a perfect spot to swim, fish, picnic, or simply relax and enjoy the wonders of nature.
If golf is your game, you'll love our courses. Fields Ferry is a beautiful 18-hole championship daily fee course just six miles from town. The Elks Club, an old favorite of many, is conveniently located near the interstate. You can play a quick nine holes or brush up on your strokes at Shipp Island, Summertree, or Creekside Golf Courses.
This is definitly the place for those who love to shop. Calhoun retailers are friendly home town people who give you personal care and extra service. You'll delight in our easily accessable stores, boutiques and outlet centers. Over 200 retail establishments beckon customers with a wide variety of competitively priced merchandise. Join the shoppers who come from far and wide to take advantage of the carpet, rug, and household furnishings outlets near the interstate. Don't miss the 63 designer shops of the Calhoun Outlet Center at I-75's Exit 129, where you'll find savings on quality name brands up to 75% off retail.
For antique buffs there are plenty of shops, both downtown and throughout the county. You can poke around and discover the past at our many delightful antique stores.
Whatever your taste, you'll find plenty of good food in Calhoun and Gordon County. We have a wide variety of restaurants that specialize in everything from convenient fast food to steaks, ethnic cuisine, barbecue and delicious home style cooking.
With 17 motels, as well as several campsites and bed and breakfasts here, you'll find a comfortable place to stay when you visit Calhoun and Gordon County. And you'll find that our friendly southern hospitality is unsurpassed. Come and experience small town America at its best. You'll love it here!
