Emerson

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Emerson, Georgia is a charming city that offers a mix of outdoor adventure, history, and family-friendly attractions. Located in the heart of Georgia, Emerson is home to the popular LakePoint Sporting Community, a premier sports vacation destination. The complex features state-of-the-art sports facilities, including baseball fields, soccer fields, and a wakeboarding park, making it a must-visit for sports enthusiasts.

For those interested in history, the city is also home to the Booth Western Art Museum, which houses the largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the country. Visitors can admire a diverse collection of art, artifacts, and interactive exhibits that showcase the spirit of the American West.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Red Top Mountain State Park, where they can enjoy hiking, biking, and picnicking against the backdrop of stunning lake and mountain views. The park also offers opportunities for fishing and boating, making it a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

In addition to its sports and outdoor attractions, Emerson also hosts a variety of events and festivals throughout the year, including the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival and the LakePoint RockFest. These events offer visitors the chance to experience the local culture and community spirit while enjoying live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Alternative names: Population: 1.5 thous.Area: 8.72 mi²Coordinates: 34°7'36"N, 84°45'25"W

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Nearby attractions include: Etowah Indian Mounds, Bartow History Museum, Booth Western Art Museum, Roselawn.

2.9 miW
Museum, State park, Ruins
Etowah Indian Mounds, Cartersville
74 min walk • Etowah Indian Mounds are a 54-acre archaeological site in Bartow County, Georgia, south of Cartersville. Built and occupied in three phases, from 1000–1550 AD, the prehistoric site is located on the north shore of the Etowah River.
3.6 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Bartow History Museum, Cartersville
92 min walk • The Old Bartow County Courthouse built in 1869 is an historic stately redbrick Italianate style building located at 4 East Church Street in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, United States.
3.6 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville
93 min walk • Booth Western Art Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a museum dedicated to the Western United States; one of only two museums of its kind in the Southeastern United States, the other being the James Museum of Western & Wildlife Art in St.
3.7 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Garden
Roselawn, Cartersville
95 min walk • Roselawn is a mansion in Cartersville in the U.S. state of Georgia and is now a museum.
3.6 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Presbyterian Church, Cartersville
92 min walk • The First Presbyterian Church in Cartersville, Georgia, also known as Friendship Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church at 183 W. Main Street. It was started in 1909 and was added to the National Register in 1991. The Friendship Presbyterian Church was organized in 1843, south of Cartersville.
3.6 miNW
Tower
Bartow County Courthouse, Cartersville
92 min walk • The Bartow County Courthouse, built in 1902, is an historic redbrick Classical Revival style county courthouse located on Courthouse Square in Cartersville, Bartow County, Georgia, United States.
3.6 miNW
Church
Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church, Cartersville
92 min walk • The Sam Jones Memorial United Methodist Church at 100 W. Church St. in Cartersville, Georgia was built in 1907. It was designed by Atlanta architect Walter T. Downing. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
0.8 miSE
34°7'10"N • 84°44'43"W
Terminus Wake Park, Cartersville
22 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park
6.5 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Acworth, Acworth
167 min walk • Lake Acworth is a 260-acre artificial lake southwest of the city of Acworth, Georgia. It is in the extreme northwestern part of Cobb County. The lake impounds Proctor Creek, and outflows into Lake Allatoona. The low dam is at the point where State Route 92 crosses.
3.8 miNW
Library
Bartow County Library System, Cartersville
97 min walk • The Bartow County Library System is the public library system of Bartow County, Georgia. It consists of three branches serving a population of 103,000 people. The main branch is located in Cartersville, Georgia while supplementary branches are present in Adairsville and Euharlee.