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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. The Rock Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
© The Rock Garden

2. New Echota State Historic Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Friends of New Echota

3. Harris Arts Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
© Harris Arts Center

4. Thatcher's Barbeque and Grill

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
© Thatcher's Barbeque and Grill

5. Del Taco

© Del Taco

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • The rolling hills of Gordon County, including the city of Calhoun, in Georgia are an area steeped in adventure and history.
  • Tourists and locals alike can walk in Cherokee footsteps and visit where some of the heaviest fighting of Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign occurred and where the tragedy of the Trail of Tears officially started.
  • It’s not all tragic history, however, in Calhoun, Georgia.
  • Arts fans can explore the galleries and Roland Hayes Museum of the Harris Arts Center or the beautiful Rock Garden.
  • There’s also plenty of shopping and dining to be found in and around the city as well.

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