Weekend Family Fun in Rome, Georgia
Rome, Georgia, is amass with family-friendly activities. Spend time on the trails or walk back in time. Head to the ballgame or cool off in a natural spring. We couldn’t cover everything in a weekend, but here’s how to whet your appetite in this northwest Georgia town.
Day 1
Walk the Historic Tree Tour
More than 35 different tree species are rooted in Rome, many of which are rare or non-native. See the Capitoline Wolf, the Town Green Interactive Fountain, the Clocktower and Rome Area History Museum. The museum offers free admission, and visitors can climb to the top of clock tower March – October, the first Saturday of each month from 12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Lunch on Broad Street in Downtown Rome
Enjoy lunch at Harvest Moon Café, then head next door to Honeymoon Bakery for a special treat. Gelato, cupcakes and pastries fill the air with heavenly aromas. Kids can watch a cakemaker designing a special treat through the looking glass while enjoying a baby gelato cone or mini cupcake.
There are plenty of clever local shops on Broad Street, so take your time enjoying them.
Visit Chieftains/Major Ridge Home
Be humbled as you tour this National Trail of Tears Certified Historic Site, dating back to 1796. It was once the home of Major Ridge, a prominent leader in the Cherokee Nation.
Eat at Brewhouse Music & Grill
Enjoy brews, burgers and live music in a family-friendly American pub setting at Brewhouse Music & Grill.
Rome Braves Baseball
From April – September you’ll want to grab tickets to a Rome Braves Baseball game. The Rome Braves are a Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves.
Day 2
Tour Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum
See a short film about Berry College then tour the Martha Berry Museum with artifacts such as the first diploma ever given by the school and Martha Berry’s personal typewriter. Follow that with a tour of the Oak Hill Home, Aunt Martha’s cottage and the award winning gardens.
Explore Berry College
Berry College is the world’s largest college campus, covering 26,000 acres. Kids love seeing the wildlife roam freely throughout the campus. Explore over 40 miles of trails, walk the grounds of Ford Castle, see the second largest working overshot waterwheel in the world, watch the swans at Swan Lake, hike to the house of dreams, visit the original settlement at Possum Trot and view the world famous Berry Eagles.
Lunch at Martha’s Skillet
The menu changes daily, but it’s always southern country cooking at Martha’s Skillet.
Cool off at Cave Spring
Cave Spring is named for the cave and natural mineral spring in the center of town. Bring an empty jug to fill with mineral water. Enjoy a cave tour, then swim in the spring-fed Rolater Lake.
If you’re looking for more family fun ideas, check out 8 Free Things To Do In Rome, Ga., on 365 Atlanta Traveler.
