Hotels in Cartersville

Beneath the radar of Atlanta day-trippers lies a museum lover's paradise where dinosaurs and cowboys share top billing. The Tellus Science Museum houses prehistoric fossils that will make your jaw drop, while the Booth Western Art Museum showcases the largest permanent exhibition of Western art in the country. Step back in time at Etowah Indian Mounds, where ancient earthworks reveal a sophisticated civilization that thrived centuries ago. The Savoy Automobile Museum polishes chrome to mirror-finish perfection, displaying mechanical masterpieces that trace America's love affair with cars. After museum-hopping, wander downtown where historic buildings house local eateries. For outdoor enthusiasts, nearby Allatoona Pass Battlefield offers hiking with a side of Civil War history.