Weekend Family Fun in Rome, Georgia
Rome, Georgia, is brimming with family-friendly activities. Spend time on the trails or walk back in time. Head to a 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 the Rome Area History Museum. The museum offers free admission, and visitors can climb to the top of the clock tower from March to October, the first Saturday of each month from 12 to 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.
Rome Emperors Baseball
From April to September, you’ll want to grab tickets to a Rome Emperors Baseball game. The Rome Emperors 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, which has artifacts such as the school's first diploma 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 more than 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.
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.
