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Travel Guide

OVERVIEW

  • A mere 20 minutes north of Atlanta, Roswell is a bedroom community on the banks of the scenic Chattahoochee River. Its rich history includes original Cherokee inhabitants, gold rush settlers, and ante bellum homes, and provides interesting attractions for the visitor. Hiking and biking trails and playgrounds can be found along the scenic shores of the Chattahoochee River, and the river itself is a great place for canoeing, rafting, and trout fishing.

VISITOR INFORMATION

  • Atlanta Journal-Constitution - largest daily paper in the city.
  • Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport - the busiest airport in the country is a Delta Airlines hub, and is located in south Atlanta at 6000 North Terminal Pkwy., about a 30-minute drive from Roswell.
  • Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority -MARTA - the city of Atlanta has a fairly extensive subway system that is, for the most part, contained within the I-285 loop that surrounds the city. From the rail stations, there are also several MARTA shuttle buses that travel to attractions such as Lakewood Amphitheater, Six Flags and the Braves games. Parking is free in all MARTA rail station parking lots and there are over 22,000 parking spaces at the rail stations. Check here for bus, rail and shuttle schedules, maps and a how-to-ride guide.

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT

  • Georgia Ensemble Theatre - the Georgia Ensemble Theatre is North Fulton's only professional theatre company, and presents a season of classics mixed with newer comedies, dramas and musicals. Performances are in the Roswell Cultural Arts Center at 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA.
  • Roswell Arts Center West - dedicated to the ceramic arts, the Roswell Arts Center West  is located in the center of a serene 147-acre park and is outfitted with specialized equipment, including a wheel throwing studio, a handbuilding and a sculpture studio, 2 kiln rooms housing electric kilns, an outdoor firing area for raku, pit firing and a gas kiln, 3 glaze rooms, a common room, a meeting room, and a reception and retail space. Located at 1355 Woodstock Rd.
  • Roswell Cultural Arts Center - The Roswell Cultural Arts Center is used as a venue for entertainment ranging from theatrical, musical, and dance performances to pageants, celebrations, special events, and exhibits. Located at 950 Forrest St., Roswell, GA.
  • Roswell Visual Arts Center - The Roswell Visual Arts Center is a state of the arts facility owned and run by the city, surrounded by 37 acres of park. There are traveling exhibits as well as classroom studios, darkrooms, a ceramic studio, galleries and sculpture gardens for the artistic education of Roswell's citizens. Located at 10495 Woodstock Rd.

ATTRACTIONS

  • Historic Roswell Tours - the Roswell Historical Society provides guided walking tours o the Historic District at 10:00am Wednesday and 1:00pm Saturday. All tours depart at the Visitors Center on Roswell Square and last one hour. Audio tour rentals are also available seven days a week.

RECREATION AND SPORTS

  • Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area - the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area has 50 miles of hiking trails, canoe and raft rentals and streams stocked with trout. Horseback riding, biking, swimming and guided fishing tours are also available. Open dawn until dusk, 365 days a year. Entrance at the Island Ford Visitor Center at 1978 Island Ford Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Chattahoochee Nature Center - The Chattahoochee Nature Center is a 127-acre facility with canoe trips in the spring, summer and fall, picnic rentals, nature programs and summer camp for kids. Open 9:00am - 5:00pm, Monday-Saturday and noon - 5:00pm, Sunday. Located at 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell, GA.
  • Vickery Creek Park - Vickery Creek Park This park has an interpretive walk highlighting the old mill ruins of Roswell and allows visitors to get close to Vickery Creek and its dam. Located across Vickery Creek from the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, just off Sloan St.
  • Roswell River Walk - the 7-mile Roswell River Walk follows the Chattahoochee River through the city and will have multi-use trails, pedestrian spurs, playground and picnic areas, boat ramps, and fishing areas.