SUMMER Ideas for Fun-Loving Families FIRST FRIDAY

Rome, Georgia, is a great family destination for the summer. With our abundance of outdoor activities, rich history, and affordable family activities, there's so much to discover this summer.

Explore the outdoors with the Georgia's Rome Outdoor Pass. It is a mobile passport that will take you to scenic trails and historic sites, including a Civil War earthen fortification system and one of the world's largest overshot waterwheels. You win prizes just by having fun! Once you complete the passport, you'll receive a custom Georgia's Rome T-shirt. Best of all, it's mobile-friendly with no apps to download, and it's completely free.

To stay cool this summer, we recommend the beach at Rocky Mountain Recreation Area. It is a beautiful public fishing area that also offers camping, trails, geocaching, and archery. For a river adventure, check out River Ratz in Downtown Rome or Big Cedar Creek in Cave Spring; both businesses offer tube and kayak rentals for a fun float on the river, complete with return service to your vehicle.

While in Cave Spring, visit the namesake cave, where you'll welcome its constant 57-degree coolness on a hot summer day. The kids will also enjoy chilling in the spring-fed lake shaped like the State of

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