Kennesaw Attractions

The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History

2829 Cherokee Street
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 427-2117

With three impressive permanent collections and a membership in the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations Program, the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History offers a wide range of exhibits, including a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers during the Civil War; a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century locomotive factory; and an exciting depiction of the Civil War’s Great Locomotive Chase.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

900 Kennesaw Mountain Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-4686

Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. There are 17.3 miles of interpretive walking trails with historic earthworks, cannon emplacements and various interpretive signs. Facilities include a museum, gift shop and picnic areas/grills.  

Atlanta History Center

130 West Paces Ferry Road, NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-4000

The Atlanta History Center includes four signature exhibitions and two changing exhibition galleries in the Atlanta History Museum, two historic houses, the James G.Kenan Research Center, the Grand Overlook event space and 33 acres of gardens.

Marietta Museum of History

1 Depot Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 794-5710

Located on the second floor of the historic Kennesaw House, the Marietta Museum of History houses the city’s extensive historical collections of photographs, artifacts on Marietta and North Georgia. 

Marietta National Military Cemetery

500 Washington Avenue
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 428-3258

The Marietta National Military Cemetery is the final resting place for over 10,000 union soldiers who fell during the Atlanta campaign of the Civil War. 

Marietta Confederate Cemetery

4 Depot Street
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 429-1115

The Marietta Confederate Cemetery is the final resting place for Confederate soldiers from nearby hospitals and the military operations around Marietta including the Battle of Kolb’s Farm and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. 

The Historic Village at Life University

1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
(770) 426-2600

Visitors to The Historic Village at Life University can see a 19th century log cabin, corncrib, tobacco barn, animal barn and a working grist mill with waterwheel among other structures.

Lake Allatoona, Lake Acworth and Lake Lanier

Easily accessibile from Kennesaw are Lake Allatoona, Lake Acworth and Lake Lanier. Each of these recreation areas provide a wide array of sport and outdoor activities.

Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

1978 Island Ford Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30350
(678) 538-1200

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is a series of park lands stretching 48 miles along the Chattahoochee River, featuring hiking and biking trails, picnic areas, fishing spots and boat launches.

Red Top Mountain State Park

781 Red Top Mountain Road, SE
Cartersville, GA 30121
(770) 975-4226

Named for the soil’s rich red color, Red Top Mountain State Park was once an important mining area for iron. Today, the park is situated on 12,000-acre Lake Allatoona and features hiking, swimming, boating and fishing activities. Visitors can bring their own boats or rent from nearby marinas. The park also includes a 33-room lodge and restaurant.