Museums
Family FavoriteTellus Science Museum
Under $25A Smithsonian-affiliated science museum in Cartersville with mineral, fossil, and space exhibits plus a planetarium.
SightseeingLocal Gem
Dalton
Dalton is a sightseeing stop in Dalton, GA, part of the Atlanta guide. Cost: free.
305 S Depot St · Dalton, GA
Why you should go…
The Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau promotes tourism for Dalton, Georgia, known as the Carpet Capital of the World. The visitor center operates out of a restored historic railroad depot with a platform for viewing passing trains. Dalton sits roughly halfway between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Atlanta along Interstate 75, with area lodging, shopping, dining and heritage sites.
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