Information on Georgia's Rome for group travel planners.
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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond Rated Aracon. The museum tells the story of Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools. Tour her homeplace, the expansive gardens surrounding her estate and the Berry College campus. Berry College Campus The world’s largest college campus covers 26,000 acres in Rome. The campus includes a variety of architectural styles, including a complex of English Gothic buildings giſted by Henry Ford in 1925. Chieſtains Museum / Major Ridge Home Naonal Trail of Tears Cerfied Historic Site that was built circa 1800 as the home of Major Ridge, a prominent leader of the Cherokee Naon. Between the Rivers Historic District The site of Rome’s founding in 1834, a tour of this district includes pre-Civil War homes; history and homes of many leading Romans; and two of Rome’s most significant landmarks: City Clocktower, a towering structure on one of Rome’s seven hills, and the Caplitoline Wolf, a giſt to Rome from Italian dictator Mussolini in 1929. Myrtle Hill Cemetery Founded in 1857, this 7-terraced cemetery has become the burial site for over 20,000 Romans. Myrtle Hill is the burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States and the Tomb of America’s Known Soldier. Cave Spring A quaint village located just outside of Rome, Cave Spring offers many sites including a natural spring, shopping opportunies and historical sites. Rome Symphony Orchestra Oldest Symphony in the South that hosts regular concerts throughout the year. Roman Holiday 48 passenger excursion boat available for charter to experience Rome’s three rivers with a ecology guide to explain the flora & fauna of Rome’s riverways. Rome Braves Baseball Minor League Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves with games from April - September. Broad Street Shopping District Locally owned shops, anques, restaurants & entertainment in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome. Attractions Georgias Rome ‘
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Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond Rated Attraction. The museum tells the story of Martha Berry, founder of the Berry Schools. Tour her homeplace, the expansive gardens surrounding her estate and the Berry College campus.
Berry College Campus The world’s largest college campus covers 26,000 acres in Rome. The campus includes a variety of architectural styles, including a complex of English Gothic buildings gifted by Henry Ford in 1925.
Chieftains Museum / Major Ridge Home National Trail of Tears Certified Historic Site that was built circa 1800 as the home of Major Ridge, a prominent leader of the Cherokee Nation.
Between the Rivers Historic District The site of Rome’s founding in 1834, a tour of this district includes pre-Civil War homes; history and homes of many leading Romans; and two of Rome’s most significant landmarks: City Clocktower, a towering structure on one of Rome’s seven hills, and the Caplitoline Wolf, a gift to Rome from Italian dictator Mussolini in 1929.
Myrtle Hill Cemetery Founded in 1857, this 7-terraced cemetery has become the burial site for over 20,000 Romans. Myrtle Hill is the burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the United States and the Tomb of America’s Known Soldier.
Cave Spring A quaint village located just outside of Rome, Cave Spring offers many sites including a natural spring, shopping opportunities and historical sites.
Rome Symphony Orchestra Oldest Symphony in the South that hosts regular concerts throughout the year.
Roman Holiday 48 passenger excursion boat available for charter to experience Rome’s three rivers with a ecology guide to explain the flora & fauna of Rome’s riverways.
Rome Braves Baseball Minor League Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves with games from April - September.
Broad Street Shopping District Locally owned shops, antiques, restaurants & entertainment in the heart of Historic Downtown Rome.
Whether it’s a leisurely day touring the largest college campus in the world, fishing on our three rivers, cheering for tomorrow’s
major league stars, dining in one of our unique bistros, or touring the Historic Victorian Downtown District; you will
discover your favorite new destination - Georgia’s Rome.
Sample Itinerary
Rome is the perfect “hub” for additional sites within a drive time of 30 minutes throughout Georgia’s Historic High Country.
Day 1:Step-on guided tour of the Historic “Between the Rivers” district:• Points of interest include: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Capitoline Wolf, Clocktower, Victorian residential area *Ask about our new step-on guided tour of the Civil War in RomeLunch & shopping on Broad Street in Downtown Rome:• local shops and restaurantsChieftains/Major Ridge Home - National Landmark & Trail of Tears Site: • 1796 home of Major Ridge, prominent leader in the Cherokee NationDinner:• Dinner at Winshape Retreat in restored dairy barns and a hands-on class in cooking, pottery, photography or gardening. Rome Braves Baseball:• Class A Affiliate of the Atlanta Braves (April - September)
Day 2:“Miracle in the Mountains:” - Tour of Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum• AAA Dia-mond rated - The story of Martha Berry, one of the most admired & respected women in Georgia history and tour of Berry College campus, the world’s largest college campus. Roman Holiday Excursion:• Hear Rome’s rich river history aboard the 48-passenger boat while you enjoy a catered box lunch. Cave Spring - National Register Village: • Named for the cave & natural mineral spring in the center of town. Cave tours and antique shopping available within the town. Dinner:• Locally owned restaurant and entertainment
