Calhoun, GA: Volzers' Favorite Restaurants and Local Places to Go
Food scene
Mr. Sumo
408 Court StreetGenerous portions at reasonable prices.
Christian & Jakes Bistro
555 Hwy 53Weekday lunches and desserts (especially cakes).
The local place for breakfast biscuits, burgers, and also a special of the day: spaghetti, country fried steak, beans and cornbread, etc. Open until 3 pm.
Yellow Jacket Drive In Restaurant
801 Oothcalooga StreetThe local place for breakfast biscuits, burgers, and also a special of the day: spaghetti, country fried steak, beans and cornbread, etc. Open until 3 pm.
Dub's High On the Hog Inc
349 S Wall StPopular barbecue restaurant for lunch and dinner several days per week.
Thatcher's
1214 North Wall StreetAnother popular barbecue spot...pick your favorite!
BEST smoothies ever! (And don't worry...any time I have been there, there have been English speakers working so you won't have trouble asking questions or ordering!)
La Bodeguita Convenience Store & Smoothie Bar
401 Oothcalooga StreetBEST smoothies ever! (And don't worry...any time I have been there, there have been English speakers working so you won't have trouble asking questions or ordering!)
Teriyaki Chef
474 Red Bud Road NortheastGenerous portions and friendly owner.
My favorite Mexican place in Calhoun, but there are many to choose from!
El Nopal Mexican Restaurant & Bar
179 Golden Cir DrMy favorite Mexican place in Calhoun, but there are many to choose from!
Sightseeing
Most unusual local site...wander the garden located behind the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Free admission (donations accepted) and open during daylight most days. Fun for kids!
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1411 Rome Rd SWMost unusual local site...wander the garden located behind the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Free admission (donations accepted) and open during daylight most days. Fun for kids!
Well-maintained wooded trails as well as information about the Civil War. Popular family photo spot.
Resaca Battlefield Historic Site
6 Georgia 136Well-maintained wooded trails as well as information about the Civil War. Popular family photo spot.
Inexpensive state historic site to inform about local Cherokee history. Paths and buildings to wander through as well as small museum with film.
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New Echota Historic Site
1211 GA-225Inexpensive state historic site to inform about local Cherokee history. Paths and buildings to wander through as well as small museum with film.
Great morning or afternoon hike, small waterfall, picnic area nearby, main trail connects to longer trails in the Pocket Recreation Area.
Keown Falls Picnic Area and Trailhead
Forest Service Road 702Great morning or afternoon hike, small waterfall, picnic area nearby, main trail connects to longer trails in the Pocket Recreation Area.
Local park with picnic area, campground, beach, canoe rentals (and boat access for your SUPs, kayaks, etc.), playground. Short trails through the woods.
Salacoa Creek Park
388 Park Dr NELocal park with picnic area, campground, beach, canoe rentals (and boat access for your SUPs, kayaks, etc.), playground. Short trails through the woods.
Shopping
Pete's Music City
115 South Wall StreetLocal music shop featured in the Alabama song of the same title.
Calhoun Outlet Marketplace
455 Belwood RdDowntown Calhoun has some browsing shops, boutiques, and restaurants. It's small but a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Most places close by early or mid-afternoon on Saturday and are closed Sundays.
Calhoun Downtown Development Authority
109 South King StreetDowntown Calhoun has some browsing shops, boutiques, and restaurants. It's small but a nice way to spend a couple of hours. Most places close by early or mid-afternoon on Saturday and are closed Sundays.
Play
Paved trail, ball fields, large playground, tennis, pool, picnic area, dog park. Note that this park is divided by a creek...there is park access from both River Street and Mauldin Road. A bridge over the creek connects the two spaces.
https://www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com/recreation/
Calhoun City Recreation Department
601 South River StreetPaved trail, ball fields, large playground, tennis, pool, picnic area, dog park. Note that this park is divided by a creek...there is park access from both River Street and Mauldin Road. A bridge over the creek connects the two spaces.
https://www.cityofcalhoun-ga.com/recreation/
Salacoa Creek Park
388 Park Dr NECity/town information
Dalton is the Carpet Capital of the World! Beyond flooring, though, Dalton offers a lovely downtown for shopping and dining and several parks.
Dalton
Dalton is the Carpet Capital of the World! Beyond flooring, though, Dalton offers a lovely downtown for shopping and dining and several parks.
Chattanooga is located on the Tennessee River less than an hour north of Calhoun. It's popular with tourists (aquarium, children's museum) and outdoor enthusiasts (hiking, cycling, walking/running, boating).
Chattanooga Metropolitan Area, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Chattanooga is located on the Tennessee River less than an hour north of Calhoun. It's popular with tourists (aquarium, children's museum) and outdoor enthusiasts (hiking, cycling, walking/running, boating).
Rome is a small town but larger than Calhoun. You'll find dining, shopping, parks, and more. Nearby Cave Spring is known for it's cool spring swimming and cute downtown antique shops and homemade fudge.
GA-20, Rome, GA, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Rome is a small town but larger than Calhoun. You'll find dining, shopping, parks, and more. Nearby Cave Spring is known for it's cool spring swimming and cute downtown antique shops and homemade fudge.
Cartersville is about a 30-minute drive from Calhoun. There are parks, a historic site, a hiking trail, shopping at nationally-known stores as well as at downtown boutiques, and lots of restaurants.
GA-20, Cartersville, GA, Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες
Cartersville is about a 30-minute drive from Calhoun. There are parks, a historic site, a hiking trail, shopping at nationally-known stores as well as at downtown boutiques, and lots of restaurants.
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Τρόποι μεταφοράς
You'll want a car to get around the Calhoun area.
There are also taxis available, though they may not always be English-speaking.