The Cherokee Indians called this area "The Enchanted Land." It is nestled in a valley in the foothills of the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains and crossed by three rivers. Today, it is Rome, Georgia, a bustling town located roughly 70 miles north of Atlanta. Visitors and residents can find any number of fun things to do in this lovely, historic town.
Baseball fans can take in a game at State Mutual Stadium, home of the Rome Braves, the Class A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. Past special events have included USB drive giveaways, bobble head giveaways, Breast Cancer Awareness night, Child Abuse Prevention Night, Military Appreciation Night and fireworks shows. Rome Braves mascots Romey and Roxie boost crowd excitement. Kids who join Romey's Rascals receive free tickets, access to game day kid's events, a t-shirt and participation in a one-day baseball clinic. The baseball season runs from April through September each year. Individual game tickets range from $4 to $10. The stadium also offers an all-you-can-eat package including non-alcoholic beverages for $25 and an all-you-can-eat package including beer for $40. During away nights and off-seasons, the stadium hosts special events such as concerts, rummage sales and expos.
State Mutual Stadium
755 Braves Boulevard
Rome, GA 30161
706-368-9388
The Rome Little Theatre is located at the historic DeSoto in downtown Rome. It is a non-profit organization that has been sponsoring live theatre events since the 1970s. Past performances have included Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Steel Magnolias, Babes in Toyland, 12 Angry Men, And Then There Were None, Annie and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Individual tickets range from $10 to $14. The theatre also runs dinner and a show promotions with local restaurants. The Rome Little Theatre is a community theatre, so auditions are open to the public.
Rome Little Theatre
530 Broad Street
Rome, GA 30162
706-295-7171
romelittletheatre.com
The Chieftains Museum and Major Ridge Home is centered around a two-story "dogtrot" log cabin that was once home to prominent Cherokee leader Major Ridge and his family. It appears on the National Register of Historic Places and is one of forty-five National Historic Landmarks in Georgia. It is a site on the National Park Service's Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. It is also a National Endowment for the Arts Blue Star Museum. The museum offers exhibits, educational programs and special events. Past special events have included an exhibit of modern Cherokee carvings, Old Ways Demonstration Day and the annual Hallowed Hauntings, which includes scary stories presented by the Seven Hills Tellers.
Chieftains Museum and Major Ridge Home
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA 30161
706-291-9494
chieftainsmuseum.org
