Watch Trains

Perhaps you listened while counting sheep, and off to sleep you went. Get up close and personal watching trains from the platform at the historic depot that is convenient to downtown Dalton, Georgia. Train lovers, enthusiasts, and amateur photographers of every age enjoy observing trains from the depot. Fifty or more trains still pass by every day. It has been one of the busiest interchanges in Georgia. Professional photographers have been known to take shots from the platform. The Dalton train depot is a must stop. One will know the treasures they will find, or the pictures they may be able to capture observing trains from the platform. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

The oldest structure in Dalton. Originally, the depot was the Western and Atlantic Depot built in 1852. It definitely is the oldest commercial structure in Dalton. Over the last century, Dalton has been one of the major train interchanges in the state, transporting passengers, goods, and a variety of freight. Step back into history While standing on the platform, imagine the Great Locomotive Chase at the time of the Civil War as it passed through Dalton in 1962 by Andrews Raiders. The Little General began the trip in Marietta and stopped for breakfast in Kennesaw, known as Big Shanty. Known as the Great Locomotive Chase, the General would pass through Tunnel Hill and soon be recaptured. Eventually, the Raiders were arrested and executed as spies. The Dalton Depot is a very historic place to visit, find the information you need, buy a keepsake from the gift shop, and snap a picture while waiting for a train to pass. More information: Dalton CVB 305 S. Depot Street Dalton, Georgia 30720 Direct: 706.270.9960 Toll-Free: 800.331.3258 www.visitdaltonga.com/

What else will you find at the historic depot? As you walk in the door, one of the first things you will see is the gift shop hosted by the friendly staff. The Dalton Depot is also the location of the Convention and Visitor Bureau. At the visitor information center, there are more treasures to be found inside the depot of other local attractions for train lovers, and nearby things to add to your bucket list in north Georgia. They often have an exhibit on display at the depot, and often free to browse. If there is ever a fee, it will be very nominal. Who knows what exhibits will be on display throughout the year? However, observing trains and snapping a few keepsakes is free. Make all the pictures you wish.