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(770) 422-3696
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr NW
Kennesaw,
GA
30152
33.9781
-84.578
Last updated 6.10.09
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Museums, Outdoors, Attractions, Non-Profit Organizations, Free Attractions, Bookstores, Parks
What People Are Saying About Kennesaw Mountain Historical
Featured Review
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Overview – The 2,884 acres of protected land contain several small peaks, hiking trails, historic markers, a small Civil War museum and an observation deck. From the observation deck, look southeast to Atlanta's sundry skylines and east to Stone Mountain. The crowded one-mile trail to the summit offers a good workout, but a disappointing finish at a parking lot. Serious hikers tackle a series of loops ranging from two to 16 miles in length. All are great jogs, too. – – Facts – The park is the site of the Atlanta Campaign, the June 18 to July 2, 1864, Civil War battle.…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- Biking is not allowed on trails.
- Save Time:
- Skip the hike. Take a shuttle to the top or picnic off Cheatham Hill Road.
- The Extras:
- The park regularly sponsors bird-watching outings. Contact the visitor center for more details.
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04/25/05
Exercise
by sfv
I love going to Kennesaw Mountain for exercise! There are several trails so you can explore a different path each time you go! For a long walk, you can take the trail to the Marietta Museum of history (about 3 miles). There are always people around so I feel safe and it's great to be in the fresh air! Best times to go: Weekend mornings, after work during the week-- fall and spring are perfect weather. If you take the mountain road, it's a great uphill walk (about 1 mile) but watch out for the shuttle bus -- it runs every 30 min and the driver drives WAY TOO FAST!!
- Pros: Great exercise, bathrooms
- Cons: bus driver-too fast, parking
02/24/03
"And this is where stuff use to be"
by brythonic
Nice hike, free, and close to shopping. Don't expect to much - it is Kennesaw after all. But the "mountain" is alright. I live in the area and visit there every few months. The view is ok and the attractions are alright. My only problem with the historic part is the same thing that I have a problem with at most of the Georgia historic places. They all need to start out with a "ok, there use to be a bunch of cool stuff here and then it got burned down. Please see inside for a scale model of how cool it use to look".
The Details on Kennesaw Mountain Historical
Place Categories:
- great walk
- nice place
- fresh air
- great mile
