attractions Berry College 2277 Martha Berry Hwy 706-232-5374 berry.edu Founded by Martha Berry in 1902, the school sits on the world’s largest college campus and boasts historic buildings and homes of many architectural styles. Sites include one of the world’s largest wooden overshot waterwheels, historic chapels and miles of mountain trails for hiking and biking. Several feature films including ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ and ‘Remember the Titans’ were filmed on this magnificent campus. Campus open daily during daylight hours. Rome Braves Baseball 755 Braves Blvd 706-368-9388 romebraves.com The Rome Braves, a single A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play April through September in State Mutual Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility located minutes from downtown Rome. Stars Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur & Yunel Escobar all started with the Rome Braves. See the stars of tomorrow play today! Tickets range from $4 - $10.
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Cave Spring 706-777-3382 cityofcavespring.com A small village 10 miles southwest of Rome with a picturesque town square and a mix of specialty shops and restaurants. A 29 acre park rests in the middle of town, which is home to the namesake limestone cave. Clocktower Downtown Corner of East Fifth Avenue & East Second Street. A museum inside includes murals from Rome’s history, & the restored original clockworks. Open the first Sat of summer months or by special appointment. Free admission. Civil War Sites During the Civil War, Rome was the site of important war industries, thus making it a center for action. Several sites, including the location of three forts remain. Rome is also credited as the beginning point to Sherman’s historic “March to the Sea.” A lathe that survived the burning of Rome is on display at the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center. Visit the Rome - Floyd Visitor Center for a brochure or CD tour.