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Downtown Cartersville Welcome Center 1 Friendship Plaza Cartersville, Ga. 770-607-3480 downtowncartersville.org

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The Appalachian Foothills offers an abundance of things to do unique to this region of the country. There is enough history to step back in time and experience what it was like to live in a young United States. With one of the best local history museums, one can walk through the nations past. The Bartow History Museum is a must stop. Dine at Ross Diner that began at the end of WWII. Cartersville is convenient to the interstate and worth a day trip. Meander off the beaton path and discover small town America. Its worth the visit.

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17 N Wall St., Cartersville, GA 30120 (Downtown)

Before man landed on the moon, Ross Diner had been serving customers for almost a quarter of a century. Known as one of Georgia’s oldest cafes. They’re still serving breakfast and lunch in the historic downtown of Cartersville, GA. When they opened , television was still a new kid on the block, our WW2 heroes were in their last tour of duty , and when the Ross Diner opened in 1945, Cartersville was about to celebrate its first 100 years. There have been many changes through the decades. The city still draws many tourists off the highways. It seems like a new hotel is popping up when someone begins talking about what is happening in Bartow County.

ROSS DINER STILL A CLASSIC

Since 1945

Did you know? The Ross Diner still has a pay phone in operation. You can actually make a call for about 60 cents. However, most use their own cell phone service. It’s mostly a novelty. It’s something to show the kids and it makes a great conversation piece. Many can still remember the days before "wireless & wifi" was considered a vocabulary word .

...Still serving folks for almost 80 years.

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Step back into history in this small town. There are an abundance of browsing through unique shops, coffee shops, antiques, a few restaurants. Ross Diner is one of the oldest and is an attraction worth the visit. As the county seat, Cartersville has a lot of history. The Bartow History Museum is one of the best local history museums. One can get a taste of what it was like living anywhere USA.

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Bartow History Museum

This one of the finest local history museums open year around with plenty of special exhibits & events. This is truly a region favorite. Every age will find something they will enjoy about the museum. They have a nice gift shop and very friendly customer service. 4 E Church St, Cartersville, GA 30120 Phone: (770) 387-2774 BartowHistoryMuseum.org & FB Shop Located in the historic district downtown of Cartersville, Ga.

Some remember the 1950s and 1960s even today. World War II was over, and the nation would enter into other conflicts. On the homefront, families were getting back on their feet and the Babyboomer generation had begun. Growing up during the 1960s, the Plymouth Savoy automobiles were practically new off the assembly line. They were beautiful cars, and still offer a style, making them a classic. They were manufactured during a historic era of our nation between 1954 and 1964. Like much of our history, they become ruins of the past. An old rusty Plymouth Savoy was found on the property grounds, and would influence the name given to the museum.

The Savoy Automotive Museum sits on 37 acres. The museum itself is 65,000 square feet. In the collection, they have vehicles that date back as far as 1913. Guests will be able to enjoy a variety of exhibits, a theater, the gift shop, and even a cafe for those who would like to enjoy a meal or snack. There will be events on the grounds announced in the coming months from car-club gatherings, car shows, cruise-ins, concerts, and many more family friendly activities. For even more benefits and discounts, patrons can become members each year. For more information: Savoy Automobile Museum PO Box 3068 Cartersville, GA 30120 770.416.1500 Website: www.savoymuseum.org

SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM

3 Savoy Lane , Cartersville, Ga. Opened December 2021

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3 Savoy Lane, Cartersville, GA

Would you like a really cool place to grab a bite to eat? Either stop by and grab a bite without a museum pass, combine lunch with a museum pass, or return to see the classic cars at a more convenient time. It’s up to you. You have flexible dining options for all guests. Just come by to say hi, grab a salad, snack, or a soda. You’re going to enjoy the Savoy Classic Car cafe. You may sit inside the cafe, or enjoy the patio dining when the weather is just right

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DINE & ENJOY THE CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM

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Come by and grab a bite anytime! You can enjoy the museum another day.

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RinggoldNow.com MurrayCountyChamber.org 706-695-6060

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