Meeting & Event Planner Guide

CARTERSVILLE BARTOW COUNTY

MEETING & EVENT PLANNER GUIDE

We invite you TO PLAN YOUR NEXT MEETING WITH US!

The Cartersville Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau team is here to partner with you to ensure a successful event. As local experts we can provide meetings and conference planners with a comprehensive picture of Cartersville & Bartow County and share why Cartersville Bartow is the perfect location for your next small to mid-size event.

We make your life easier and

• Distribute your RFP to hotels & convention centers that meet your criteria

• Coordinate hotel responses and create a customized proposal

• Distribute welcome bags to all overnight & special guests upon request

• Coordinate site visits

• Create itineraries & “Things to Do” lists for pre- and post-guests

• Provide shuttle service to and from Historic Downtown Cartersville and other venues as requested.

28-passenger shuttle bus; based on availability

Call us today to discuss your upcoming event or to plan a visit to Cartersville Bartow County to experience the area for yourself!

Meredith Dollevoet, Director of Sales

Direct Line 770.607.1195 | MDollevoet@CartersvilleBartowCVB.org

VisitCartersvilleGA.org | 770.387.1357

Here’s to working together to create memorable and unique meetings, The Cartersville Bartow Convention & Visitors Bureau Team

Pine Acres Retreat, pg 17

Barnsley Resort, pg 8

Clarence Brown Conference Center, pg 4

WHY CARTERSVILLE?

Cartersville Bartow brings together the appeal of big-city amenities with small-town Southern charm. Home to world-class museums, a Historic Downtown, and history that dates back 1,000+ years, Cartersville is the perfect backdrop for your event. Easily accessible from I-75 and situated just 45 minutes north of Atlanta and one-hour south of Chattanooga, it also offers the perfect location.

Three spectacular museums call Cartersville their home and offer a unique setting to enhance any event. At the Smithsonian-affiliated Booth Western Art Museum experience “America’s Story” through contemporary Western art, Civil War art, more than 200 Native American artifacts, a Presidential Gallery and the Sagebrush Ranch–an interactive children’s gallery. At Tellus Science Museum encounter eye-popping exhibits like an 80-foot Brontosaurus, stroll through the Weinman Mineral Gallery to see an impressive collection of minerals & gems, enjoy an out-of-this-world show in the planetarium and more. Savoy Automobile Museum is Cartersville’s newest, world-class museum. Here you will experience the beauty and artistry of the automobile, while perusing its many galleries. Whether you are looking for event space or networking ideas to enhance your program, each museum offers distinctive atmospheres & event space to engage your attendees.

Historic Downtown Cartersville has a vibe all its own and is bustling with restaurants, shops and history around every corner. Indulge in every craving from Southern diners to farm-to-table bistros, explore dozens of unique shops and learn about the area’s rich history while walking through the square or historic downtown neighborhoods. The perfect setting for a dine-around or an afternoon of leisure, Historic Downtown Cartersville surely satisfies.

Cartersville Bartow’s allure continues as it celebrates its history and locals with one-of-a-kind attractions, such as Old Car City USA , and historical attractions such as the Etowah Indian Mounds State Historic Site , the African American Heritage Trail and the Bartow History Museum

Along with the 40K square-foot Clarence Brown Conference Center, 2000+ hotel rooms, Pine Acres Retreat, Lakepoint Sports Complex, and Barnsley Resort, Cartersville Bartow is the destination that brings it all together to create the perfect event.

Etowah Indian Mounds, pg 26

Bartow History Museum, pg 23

Historic Downtown Cartersville, pg 22

Why Cartersville?

EASY ACCESS DESIRABLE LOCATION

DRIVE

Atlanta, GA – 50 miles

Birmingham, AL – 125 miles

Chattanooga, TN – 70 miles

Greenville, SC – 145 miles

Nashville, TN – 180 miles

FLY

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Chattanooga, Tennessee Airport (CHA)

Cartersville-Bartow Airport (VPC)

Located on I-75 between Atlanta and Chattanooga, Cartersville-Bartow County is centrally located to key cities in the southeast, and is easily accessible whether driving or flying.

Inspired to be YOUR VENUE OF CHOICE!

From its inception, the Clarence Brown Conference Center was built and bolstered by its community. This underlying confidence is a prevailing force in each event hosted here. Every event is personal, and every guest is welcomed as a neighbor.

Affordable Excellence

It would be a challenge to find a venue that offers the Brown Center’s affordable excellence. Reasonable rental rates, effortless technology, and first-class service is the winning trifecta for repeat business from clients.

Event planners are pleasantly surprised to find

• free parking in over 420 parking spaces

• no minimums on food and beverage services

• a host of amenities that are both convenient and nominally priced

• all-inclusive billing

• and dedicated event professionals to take care of every detail.

Two details unique to the Brown Center are its sustainability and commitment to hosting meetings with great energy. The center’s LEED® Gold certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council, allows operational savings to be passed along to every client. The Brown’s dedicated employees seamlessly address all details, both planned and impetuous. And when your meeting needs a little fuel, our custom morning, afternoon and beverage breaks offer the freshest coffee available – locally roasted and served within 24 hours from bean to cup.

Desirable Location

The Clarence Brown Conference Center is ideally located on Atlanta’s northside in Cartersville, Georgia – just one mile west of I-75 Exit 290. Tradeshows and Expos have chosen the Brown Center to be their north Georgia host, as one-million patrons live within a 45-minute drive. Clients often utilize the center’s Discover Cartersville Bartow Shuttle to transport guests to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and the Cartersville Airport. Upon arrival to the Brown Center campus guests can check in to the adjacent Courtyard by Marriott for a restful stay (see page 20). The shuttle

Clarence Brown Conference Center

is also available for exploration throughout Cartersville – Georgia’s Museum City – so be assured guests will have many options for tours of Smithsonian Affiliate Museums, dining and entertainment to make every event an experience found Only in Cartersville Bartow .

Impeccable Service

The Clarence Brown Conference Center team is trained to accommodate guests while inspiring beautiful celebrations for life’s biggest moments. They revel in flawlessly hosting traditional and contemporary weddings and receptions, multi-cultural celebrations from the sangeet to vidaai, momentous quinceañeras, and other social gatherings. Planners will find many event spaces from the presentation theater, multiple open air venues, and extensive ballroom configurations and to bring a distinct feel to each conference day or social ceremony. Optimally, the Clarence Brown Conference Center excels at banquets for 600 guests, conferences with 400 attendees, and tradeshows with 75+ interior vendors. The list of Brown Center services and amenities is comprehensive and all ideas and plans are met with optimum solutions.

Call an experienced planner today to make the Clarence Brown Conference Center your venue of choice.

Clarence Brown Conference Center 5450 GA-20, Cartersville, GA 30121 | 770.606.5763

BrownConferenceCenter.com | LinkedIn @Clarence Brown Conference Center | Facebook @BrownConferenceCenter

Penny Davis PDavis@BrownConferenceCenter.com

Tamara Garner TGarner@BrownConferenceCenter.com

Clarence Brown Conference Center

SERVICES

CBCC Event Planners + Cartersville Bartow CVB Information Specialists = Two teams in one at your service! We’ll combine all our resources to simplify your “To Do” list.

Just a few of the complimentary and affordable booking benefits available to you:

• Custom 3D Event Plans – Allows the Bride, Your Teen, or Guest of Honor to preview the created event landscape as if seated at the Head Table

• Up-and-Running AV Support (or reserve Always-by-My-Side Technical Service)

• Full-service Preferred Catering

• A La Carte Break & Beverage Service

• Custom Seasonal Tablescapes and Décor

• Event Media Publicity and Social Marketing

• Promotional Marquee seen 134,000 times weekly

• Custom Packages w/Team Building and Entertainment

AMENITIES AVAILABLE ONSITE

• Spanish-speaking team members

• Wi-Fi and Wired Internet

• Shuttle Service

• Load In/Out Assistance

• Shipping & Receiving

• Free Parking

• Concierge & Itineraries

• Coat Check

• Beverage Vending

• Business Center

• Recycling

The following items are available at the Clarence Brown Conference Center – a convenient and economical alternative to outside rentals, delivery charges and set-up fees.

• Dance Floor – Dance the night away on our dance floors –both 21’x21’ and 40’x40’ are available for rent.

• Pipe and Drape – black pipe and drape is available in 8’ and 18’ heights.

• Specialty Tables – Full Bar Set-ups, Chill & Fill Tables, Serpentine Tables and Highboys.

• Stage and Riser – The center’s portable stage is available for rent in 4×8’ sections with a maximum presentation of 16’x48’, 30” high, with dual stairs. Risers are available in 8” or 24” heights. Black skirting is available for stages and risers.

Note: Tables and Banquet Chairs are included with room rental.

• Audio Visual Equipment

• Custom Lighting Displays

• Specialty Chair Covers

• Linens

• Place Settings

• Drinkware

• Custom Centerpieces

Clarence Brown Conference Center

RESORT DESTINATION

A unique retreat in an unforgettable setting, Barnsley Resort’s 3,000 breathtaking acres beckon with nature, adventure, sporting, history, food and fun for corporate groups. After a productive day of meetings or an energizing team-building session, attendees connect and bond in unexpected ways whether it’s gathered around a fire, enjoying a chef-inspired dinner in the Meditation Garden or over a custom bourbon tasting experience. The resort’s English-inspired village setting seamlessly blends cottage-style accommodations, a three-story Inn and inspiring venues including the 19th century Manor House Ruins of the Barnsley family. With an extensive offering of team-building activities including horseback riding, sporting clays, spa, golf and more, an event at Barnsley Resort is so much more than just another meeting.

• Award-winning boutique resort with 140 rooms set in a village-like atmosphere with tree-lined sidewalks.

• More than 16,000 square feet of unique and inviting function space including the historic Manor House Ruins & Pavilion

• Myriad outdoor activities, team-building options, championship golf course, spa services, Beretta Shooting Grounds and more

• Dedicated conference services, culinary and banquet team to ensure a seamless event

• On-site audio-visual services and support

• Three restaurants and creative catering menus featuring the season’s freshest ingredients

Barnsley Resort

597 Barnsley Gardens Road, Adairsville, Georgia 30103 770.773.7480 ext. 2050 | GroupSales@BarnsleyResort.com

BarnsleyResort.com | Facebook @BarnsleyResort

Instagram @BarnsleyResort | LinkedIn @Barnsley Resort

Barnsley Resort

MEETING VENUES

Cartersville truly is GEORGIA’S MUSEUM CITY

Its spectacular, Smithsonian-affiliated museums offer a unique Only In Cartersville experience that will add a WOW to your event. Whether you are looking for a creative venue to spark conversation, a distinctive backdrop for a dinner or a unique destination as part of a team-building activity, the Booth, Savoy and Tellus museums will ensure a memorable time.

Anchoring Cartersville’s downtown historic district, the Booth Western Art Museum is home to the world’s largest permanent exhibition of Western art, and is the only museum of its kind in the Southeast. With event space for 10-240, its ballrooms and theatre are enhanced by its paintings, sculptures, and photography to create an extraordinary atmosphere. Plan an event at the Booth Museum and your guests will be inspired and entertained as they enjoy the halls of this award-winning museum.

All meeting and event attendees receive free admission into Booth Western Art Museum. Closed on Mondays.

Booth Western Art Museum

501 N. Museum Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 | 770.387.1300

ClientEvents@GeorgiaMuseums.org | Facebook @Booth Western Art Museum | Instagram @boothmuseum | LinkedIn @ Booth Western Art Museum | YouTube Booth Western Art Museum

Savoy Automobile Museum is a beautifully appointed facility and grounds just a short drive from Atlanta in scenic North Georgia. The attention to detail is noticeable both inside and outside the museum, making it a unique and memorable destination for receptions, private parties, business meetings, and more. Complete with a soaring Great Hall, an elegant Presentation Theatre, Café with indoor and outdoor seating, private dining/meeting spaces and four Galleries to explore, Savoy is a venue with a world-class feel.

Closed on Mondays.

Savoy Automobile Museum

3 Savoy Lane, Cartersville, GA 30120 | 770.416.1500

Events@SavoyMuseum.org | Facebook @Savoy Auto Museum

Instagram @savoyautomuseum | YouTube Savoy Automobile Museum

Whether it is a dinner in the Macke Great Hall for up to 480 guests amidst a life-size Brontosaurus, or a group activity to the Planetarium and Observatory, Tellus Museum will add an exceptional spark to your event. Our meeting spaces are available for functions of any size, from intimate brainstorming gatherings to corporate conferences, or weddings. Each room is equipped with audio visual features such as screens, projectors, and microphones.

All meeting and event attendees receive free admission into Tellus Science Museum.

Tellus Science Museum

100 Tellus Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 | 770.606.5700

ClientEvents@GeorgiaMuseums.org | Facebook, Instagram & YouTube @TellusMuseum | LinkedIn @Tellus Science Museum

Meeting Venues

UNIQUE EVENT VENUES

101 ON MAIN

This beautifully restored performance venue located in the former Stein’s retail building in historic downtown Cartersville provides a unique atmosphere for dinners and events. It can accommodate up to 150 people and outside catering is permitted.

706.413.8116 | NorthwestGaProperty@gmail.com

Facebook @101 On Main | Instagram @101OnMain

ROSE LAWN MUSEUM

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this beautifully restored Victorian mansion and its carriage house are available to rent for private events. Tours also available Tuesday-Thursday.

224 West Cherokee Avenue, Cartersville, GA 30120

770.387.5162 | RoseLawnGA@comcast.net

RoseLawnMuseum.com | Facebook @RoseLawnMuseum

HISTORIC GRAND THEATRE

A historic art deco theatre with seating for 500 people located in the heart of Historic Downtown Cartersville. The Encore Room accommodates pre- and post-event gatherings and receptions. In addition to large musical productions and concerts, the Grand Theatre can also host corporate meetings in its theatre. Please note: Alcohol is not available to serve at this location.

770.386.7343 | Info@TheGrandTheatre.org

TheGrandTheatre.org

Facebook @The Grand Theatre-Cartersville

GRAND OAKS

This beautifully appointed Victorian mansion and picturesque gardens is renowned for delightful banquets, weddings and receptions. Proprietor Ray Thacker creates custom menus and more at this full-service venue in Cartersville’s West End Historic District.

302 West Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120 770.382.6322 | Facebook @GrandOaks

SAGE COTTAGE

A beautiful banquet hall, open air pavilion, and lush gardens are the ideal setting for receptions and meetings up to 250 guests. All events benefit from the owner’s vast hospitality experience.

97 Ward Mountain Road, Adairsville, GA 30103 706.266.2177 | SageCottageEvents.com

SageCottageEvents@gmail.com | Facebook @SageCottage

THE CARLTON ROOM

Located inside The Drowned Valley Brewing Co, The Carlton Room is a unique and inviting space in historic downtown designed to capture a rustic industrial feel with a dash of elegance. With accommodations for up to 100 people, you are sure to have a memorable event at The Carlton Room.

850.544.2832 | DrownedValleyBrewing.beer

Facebook @Drowned Valley Brewing

LinkedIn @Drowned Valley Brewing Co.

CHEF-OWNED RESTAURANTS WITH EVENT SPACE

CITY CELLAR AND LOFT

Located in Historic Downtown Cartersville. Its unique architectural details makes The Loft the perfect occasion for special events or small gatherings up to 50 people.

770.334.3170 | CartersvilleLoftEvents@gmail.com | TheCityCellar.com

Facebook @TheCityCellarAndLoft

Instagram @Cellar_Loft_Cartersville

SIXES TAVERN

With food made from scratch, quality drinks, and a private event space, Sixes Tavern is a great place to relax, unwind and network after a day of meetings. Projector screen and microphone capabilities are available. Live music on the weekends. See their website for further information.

770.334.8998 | 650 Henderson Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120

SixesCartersville.com | Instagram @SixesCartersville

DROWNED VALLEY BREWING CO.

Cartersville’s first craft brewery, located just two blocks from Friendship Plaza. In addition to the craft brews, guests will enjoy its inviting atmosphere along with a daily food truck, an outdoor patio with firepit and cornhole, board games, shuffleboard and darts, and live music on the weekends. The Carlton room with its rustic industrial feel is a unique space for private events. It can accommodate up to 100 people.

850.544.2832 | DrownedValleyBrewing.beer

Facebook @DrownedValleyBrewing

Instagram @drownedvalleybrewingco

LinkedIn @Drowned Valley Brewing Co.

MAINE STREET COASTAL CUISINE

Located in Historic Downtown Cartersville. Serving seafood from sustainable fisheries, Maine Street Coastal strives to follow the guidelines of the Marine Stewardship Council. Organic and local produce is served whenever possible. Restaurant buy-outs are available for up to 88 people.

770.334.3813 | JPettinati@gmail.com | MaineOnMain.com

Facebook @MaineStreetCoastalCuisine

TASTING ROOMS AND WINERIES

BIG DOOR VINEYARDS

Georgia grown and award-winning wines plus acoustic music overlooking 10 acres of lush vineyards. Available for private events and wine tastings.

678.735.5244 | BigDoorVineyards.com

Facebook @Big Door Vineyards | Instagram @bigdoor_vineyards

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JZ

s TASTE OF GEORGIA

A celebration of local flavor. Enjoy Georgia-made wines, craft beers, meads and Georgia-made art and gifts. Wine tastings available.

678.719.8191 | JZsGa.com | JZsTasteofGeorgia@gmail.com

Facebook @JZ’s Taste of Georgia | Instagram @jzstasteofga

OLIVE TREE & VINE

Try new wines and ultra-premium olive oils. Open daily. Wine tastings available Friday-Saturday at 6pm or with advanced reservations.

678.719.8500 | OliveTreeAndVine.com

Facebook @Olive Tree & Vine | Instagram @olivetreeandvine

QUALUSI VINEYARDS

Named after the Cherokee word for grapes, Qualusi is a family owned and operated vineyard in Acworth. It has event space for groups up to 150 people.

678.653.7722 | QualusiVineyards.com

Facebook @Qualusi Vineyards | Instagram @qualusivineyards

OUTDOOR VENUES & RECREATION

George Washington Carver Park was established in 1950 on Lake Allatoona as the First Georgia State Park for African Americans. Part of the African American Heritage Trail, its history is remembered through interpretive signs and in photographs within its special events pavilion. Today it is a day-use facility on Lake Allatoona, and is a perfect venue for events, corporate picnics, team building activities, and day retreats.

Note: The banquet hall at George Washington Carver Park is open all year round; however, the beach & boat launch are only open seasonally.

George Washington Carver Park

3900 Bartow Carver Rd SE, Acworth GA 30102 770.387.1357 | VisitCartersvilleGA.org/GWCP Facebook @PineAcresRetreat/ GeorgeWashingtonCarverParkonLakeAllatoona

George Washington Carver Park

Pine Acres Retreat – A 210-acres campus on Lake Allatoona, Pine Acres Retreat is the ideal setting for time spent away from the workplace. Whether you are planning a corporate retreat, outdoor teambuilding activities or a corporate picnic, Pine Acres offers open air, beautiful surroundings and good vibes that will make a lasting impression.

With event facilities accommodating up to 160 people, guest lodging with cottages & campsites, picnic shelters, swim dock, outdoor swimming pool, hiking trails, and kayak and canoe rentals, Pine Acres offers all the amenities to create great memories and the feel of being away from it all, while still providing easy access for all attendees.

Pine Acres Retreat

3963 Bartow Carver Rd, Acworth, GA 30102 770.387.1357 | VisitCartersvilleGA.org/PAR Facebook @PineAcresRetreat/ GeorgeWashingtonCarverParkonLakeAllatoona

OUTDOOR VENUES & RECREATION

LakePoint has variety of venues for all your event needs like tradeshows, festivals, corporate meetings, team building events, holidays parties and more. Its venues accommodate events hosting several thousand guests to meetings of less than 20 people.

LakePoint Champions Center is designed for a variety of events, but there are few facilities in the region that can provide the breadth of features for your events that LakePoint can. With over 125,500 square feet of clear space and eight meeting rooms, the Champions Center provides offerings throughout the year for your needs!

The 1,300-acre LakePoint Sports campus is perfect for team-building events, as it features the 170,000-square-foot Champions Center with the world’s largest continuous wood floor where 12 full-court basketball games or 24 full-court volleyball games can play at once. Additionally, the campus includes eight Major League-sized baseball fields and three multi-use fields for soccer, lacrosse, rugby and football, as well as a 10-court beach volleyball pavilion and a threelake wakeboarding park.

Catering options, AV capabilities and digital signage are also available.

LakePoint Sports Champions Center

261 Stars Way, Emerson, GA 30121 | 404.263.0495

LakePointSports.com | General@LakePointSports.com Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn @LakePointSports

HOTELS

Hampton Inn Emerson LakePoint

678.792.3375 | HamptonInn.com

86 Old Allatoona Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120

Sleep Inn & Mainstay Suites

770.607.3005 | SleepInn.com

146 Old Allatoona Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott

770.387.0400 | Marriott.com/FairfieldInn

20 Canyon Parkway, Cartersville, GA 30120

Hilton Garden Inn & Suites

770.382.9787 | Cartersville.HGI.com

24 Liberty Drive, Cartersville GA 30120

Home2Suites

678.792.3346 | Home2Suites.com

1320 East Main Street, Cartersville GA 30121

Tru by Hilton 678.605.9900 | Hilton.com/en/tru

25 Overlook Pkwy, Cartersville GA 30121

Best Western Garden Inn & Suites

770.386.1569 | BestWestern.com

5663 Hwy 20 NE, Cartersville GA 30121

Comfort Inn & Suites

770.386.5888 | ChoiceHotels.com

43 SR 20 Spur, Cartersville GA 30121

Courtyard by Marriott

678.721.1660 | Marriott.com/ATLCT

5460 GA Hwy 20, Cartersville GA 30121

Hampton Inn

770.382.8999 | HamptonInn.com

5600 Hwy 20 SE, Cartersville GA 30121

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

770.606.0309 | HolidayInnExpress.com

5628 GA Hwy 20, Cartersville GA 30121

I-75

Baymont

770.386.9259 | BaymontInn.com

11 Kent Drive, Cartersville GA 30121

Hampton Inn

770.773.3100 | HamptonInn.com

101 Travelers Path, Adairsville GA 30103

Quality Inn

770.773.2886 | ChoiceHotels.com

107 Princeton Blvd, Adairsville GA 30103

I-75 Exit 288 Cartersville’s Main Street Exit, convenient to Historic Downtown shopping, dining, museums, theatre and parks

I-75 Exit 283 Emerson/LakePoint Exit for Lakepoint Sports Complex

I-75 Exit 290 Centrally located, convenient to Clarence Brown Conference Center, Georgia Highlands College, Lake Allatoona, Georgia National Cemetery and downtown Cartersville

by Wyndham Cartersville

Exit 296 Midway between Chattanooga and Atlanta, this exit offers excellent traveler amenities.

Interstate 75 Exit 306 Adairsville exit, gateway to Historic Adairsville and Barnsley Resort.

As the only hotel located adjacent to the Clarence Brown Conference Center, the Courtyard Cartersville boasts immediate access for guests attending events at the center. Along with a variety of seating options in the hotel’s Bistro area, the hotel also offers an outdoor patio with firepit, so guests have plenty of places to gather or simply relax and unwind in their free time.

Other highlights are:

• Newest Marriott in Cartersville – Opened September 2020

• Direct access to Clarence Brown Conference Center

• 118 guest rooms including 4 suites

• On-site Bistro and Bistro Bar

• Outdoor Patio with Firepit

• 729sf Meeting Room

• Business Library

• Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel

• Marriott Bonvoy meeting planner points

Working in partnership with the staff at the Clarence Brown Conference Center, the team at Courtyard Cartersville creates a welcoming atmosphere for all conference attendees.

Courtyard by Marriott Cartersville

5460 Hwy 20, Cartersville, GA 30121

770.721.1660

CourtyardCartersvilledos@hp-hotels.com

Marriott.com/ATLCT

Facebook @CourtyardByMarriottCartersville

Courtyard by Marriott

Conveniently located within minutes of the Award Winning Historical Downtown Area, home to boutique shopping and delectable dining. Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville is also within minutes to several additional shopping, dining and notable museums and attractions. The only full-service hotel within Cartersville and offers a hot madeto-order breakfast along with a full-service restaurant and lounge daily. Several guest accommodation options are available including standard king and double queen rooms as well as executive and family suites.

Additional amenities are as follows:

• 4,000 sq ft of flexible meeting and special event space with on-site catering and bar services

• State of the art Fitness Center and Peloton

• Executive Business Center with complimentary WI-FI and printing capabilities

• 24 hour Front Desk personnel and staff

• On-site Guest Laundry

• 24-Hr Guest Pantry and sundries

Hilton Garden Inn Cartersville

24 Liberty Drive, Cartersville, GA 30120 770.382.9787

HiltonGardenInn.com

Facebook @HiltonGardenInnCartersville

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN CARTERSVILLE

Downtown RESTAURANTS

Cartersville’s eclectic culinary scene is hitting its stride with 14 chef-owned & operated restaurants ranging from casual family eateries to white tablecloth dining.

Whether the attendees have an evening on their own or a dine-around is part of the agenda, Historic Downtown Cartersville is a perfect place to savor some of Cartersville’s best fare.

Downtown SHOPPING & ATTRACTIONS

Adding to its allure, Historic Downtown Cartersville also offers dozens of locally-owned shops, tasting rooms, museums and an art gallery. Those wishing to move after a day of meetings can also enjoy the downtown sites on the African American Heritage Trail or the Art in Bartow project.

Appalachian Grill

Ate Track Bar & Grill

Olive Branch

Historic Downtown Cartersville

BARTOW HISTORY MUSEUM

Housed in the 1869 Courthouse, the Bartow History Museum illustrates past and present of Georgia’s Bartow County. It offers a unique venue for your next event.

770.387.2774 | BartowHistoryMuseum.org

Facebook @BartowHistoryMuseum

Instagram @BartowHistoryMuseum

LinkedIn @Bartow History Museum

DOWNTOWN GALLERY

Operated by the Booth Museum, this gallery highlights the talents of regional artists who are members of one of the Booth’s art guilds. Available to rent for private receptions.

770.387.4330 | DowntownGallery.org

DROWNED VALLEY BREWING CO.

Cartersville’s first craft brewery. In addition to the craft brews, guests will enjoy its inviting atmosphere along with a daily food truck, live music on the weekends, an outdoor patio with firepit and cornhole, board games, shuffleboard and darts. The Carlton Room with its rustic industrial feel is a unique space for private events up to 100 people.

850.544.2832 | DrownedValleyBrewing.beer

Instagram @DrownedValleyBrewingCo

LinkedIn @DrownedValleyBrewingCo.

Facebook @Drowned Valley Brewing

FRIENDSHIP PLAZA

Cartersville’s downtown park and music venue includes a pavilion and amphitheater that can be rented for special events. Stroll through the plaza and enjoy the Historic Welcome Center, Art Walk, the Shakespeare Garden, Friendship Monument, Photo Fence, and The Bench by the Road.

Address: One Friendship Plaza, Cartersville, GA 30120

770.607.3480 | DDAInfo@DowntownCartersville.org

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN

CARTERSVILLE

GAME OF THROWNS

Located adjacent to Drowned Valley Brewing Company, this venue provides a state-of-the-art axe throwing experience.

706.528.4403 | GameOfThrowns.com Facebook @Game Of Throwns

LEGION THEATER

Home of the Pumphouse Players, one of Georgia’s oldest continuously running theatre companies, showcasing theatrical productions from a range of genres for the public’s enjoyment.

770.387.2610 | PumphousePlayers.com

114 W. Main Street, Cartersville, GA 30120 Facebook @Pumphouse Players

WORLD’S FIRST COCA-COLA WALL SIGN

The global brands advertising legacy began in 1894 with this wall sign painted by a syrup salesman on the side of the Young Brother’s Pharmacy, which is also Cartersville’s oldest business. The sign was restored and authenticated by Coca-Cola in 1994. The perfect selfie location, it is located at 2 W. Main Street in Cartersville.

BARTOW COUNTY ATTRACTIONS

ADAIRSVILLE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

The first Georgia town to be listed in its entirety on the National Register of Historic Places, A “Norman Rockwell” kind of town is a must for anyone who loves history, antiquing and good food. The Adairsville Depot History Museum & Welcome Center highlights local history detailing Adairsville’s role in the Great Locomotive Chase and beyond.

770.773.1775 | AdairsvilleGa.net

AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL

Featuring 19 sites that are important components of black life and its history in Bartow County, such as George Washington Carver Park, Noble Hill-Wheeler Memorial, Euharlee Covered Bridge & the Black Pioneer Cemetery.

770.387.1357 | VisitCartersvilleGA.org

ALLATOONA DAM FOOD TRUCK PARK & BEER GARDEN

Locally owned A. Dam Food Truck Park offers a casual, fun outdoor setting to enjoy craft brews, a variety of food trucks, and lawn games. Special events with local musicians and seasonal festivals add to the festive atmosphere.

(678) 721-4884 | info@adamfoodtruckpark.com

5619 Hwy 20, Cartersville, GA 30121 | Instagram @a_damfoodtruckpark

Facebook @A. Dam Food Truck Park & Beer Garden

BARTOW COUNTY ATTRACTIONS

ART IN BARTOW

Art in Bartow is a community collective that celebrates and advocates the vibrant arts destinations in Cartersville, Adairsville, Emerson and all points of Bartow County, Georgia. As a champion of public art projects, Art in Bartow hopes to provide a legacy of art and culture for future generations.

470.315.2321 | ArtInBartow.com

info@artinbartow.com

Facebook @artinbartow

Instagram @artinbartow

ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE

Etowah Mounds is the most intact Mississippian Culture site in the Southeast. Home to several thousand Native Americans from 1000 A.D. to 1550 A.D., this 54-acre site protects six earthen mounds, a plaza, village site, borrow pits and defensive ditch. Visitors can walk the 6 earthen mounds and nature trails, and visit the museum and gift shops.

770.387.3747 | GaStateParks.org/Info/Etowah

EUHARLEE CREEK OUTFITTERS

Located on Euharlee Creek, ECO rents kayaks, canoes and tubes out of the historic Lowry Blacksmith Shop.

770.607.1846 | EuharleeCreekOutfitters.com

EuharleeCreekOutfittersInfo@gmail.com

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OLD CAR CITY USA

Miles of trails through a maze of 4,000 classic cars being reclaimed by nature and enhanced with folk art. Be inspired by the massive Styrofoam Cup Art Gallery, see Elvis’ last car, learn about the site’s genesis in 1931 an engage the owner’s Folk Art. It is a photographer’s paradise!

770.382.6141 | OldCarCityUSA.com

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RED TOP MOUNTAIN STATE PARK

Located on Lake Allatoona and offering 15 miles of hiking trails, Red Top Mountain State Park is a wonderful destination for meetings or events looking to include an outdoor activity. Whether its participating in one of the park’s many educational or interpretive programs, hiking the trails, swimming, boating or playing tennis or pickleball, it has the space you need to enjoy the outdoors and achieve your goals. Two group shelters seating 100 & 250 people also provide a great spot for company picnics or day retreats. For smaller or intimate retreats, the newly renovated cabins or yurts can provide the necessary getaway to clear your mind and allow your creativity to flow.

770.975.0055 | RedTopProgram@gmail.com

50 Lodge Road, SE, Acworth, GA 30102

GaStateParks.org/RedTopMountain

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TERMINUS WAKEPARK

A premier watersport experience on the cable wake facility and an inflatable water playground full of slips and slides, trampolines, swings and balance beams is an adventure for all. It is the perfect location for team-building events or corporate challenges. Open daily in season.

470.315.0155 | Info@TerminusWakepark.com

TerminusWakepark.com | Facebook @Terminus Wake Park

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TRANSPORTATION AND SHUTTLE SERVICES

CARTERSVILLE BARTOW COUNTY CVB

SHUTTLE BUS

28 passenger shuttle bus with driver provided

770.387.1357 | Info@CartersvilleBartowCVB.org

LEISURE TIME CHARTERS & TOURS

Family owned and operated company offering state-of the art motor coaches accommodating 29-56 passengers.

770.382.7726 | LeisureTimeBus@bellsouth.net

LTBUS.com

BUSMAX RENT-A-BUS

Cars and buses accommodating 15-44 people. Wheelchair accessible buses available. Driver not provided.

770.607.7000 | Cartersville@AutoMaxRental.com | AutoMaxRental.com/cartersville

TAXIS

Bartow Cab Co | 770.382.7766

Tony’s Taxi | 404.303.8550

Xpress Taxi | 770.714.0604

RIDE-HAILING SERVICES

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Direct Line 770.607.1195

P.O. Box 200397, Cartersville GA 30120 770.387.1357 | 800.733.2280

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