The tallest waterslide in Northwest Georgia is coming soon to Rome, Georgia! Construction is scheduled to begin right after April Fools Day, 2024! The post The Tallest Slide in Northwest Georgia appeared first on Georgia's Rome Office of Tourism ..read more

Tickets Available Now – Proceeds Benefit Clocktower Restoration Fund Rome Clocktower at Sunset by Jamie Reynolds The Rome Area History Center will host public tours of the Rome Clocktower beginning Saturday, April 6. Tours will be held the first Saturday of the following months: April, May, June, September and October. Visitors can view murals that depict the history of Rome from it’s founding through present-day at the interior base of the tower. To get the best views and the best selfies, climb the 107 stairs to the top for an expansive, 360 degree panorama of Georgia’s Rome. Tic ..read more

Get your running shoes ready for the upcoming races in Georgia’s Rome! Berry Half Marathon/ 5K /10K Saturday, March 2, 2024 Register Online Experience the largest campus in the world. Berry College boasts 27,000-acres of beauty including historic sites, pristine forest, and diverse wildlife. This race is an annual tradition for many racers from across the United States. Leprechaun-a-thon Saturday, March 16, 2024 – Evening Run Register OnlineRome’s most fun and festive 5K returns with all the glowing, foamy fun!  The 5K begins at 6:30 p.m. with the walk beginning at approximately 6:45 p.m ..read more

What better way to ring in the New Year than to celebrate it in Georgia’s Rome! Here are some great ways to start your new year off right! New Year’s Eve Fireworks Show Time: 7 PM Location: Jackson Hill Kick off the new year with a colorful fireworks show! Atrium Health Floyd is partnering with Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation to help usher in the new year. Fireworks will be launched from Jackson Hill, allowing people throughout Rome a great opportunity to see the display.     Holiday Lights of Rome – Last Day is Dec 31Your last chance to see this spectacular holiday light experience ..read more

Holiday Lights of Rome – Drive Thru Experience Holiday Lights of Rome – 2 Locations – Nov 18 – Jan 16Enjoy the season with two spectacular holiday light experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Load up the family car for a drive-thru light show at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds. Go ice skating at Ridge Ferry Park and then find your way through the holiday light maze! Get tickets, hours and details.   Silver Creek Christmas Tree Farm Christmas Tree Farm – Silver Creek Farm – Opens Saturday before Thanksgiving – Nov 18Christmas Tree season officially begins! Continue a holiday tradition ..read more

In 2010, Rome and Floyd County was one of the first 13 communities in the state to be recognized as “Camera Ready.” As the direct liaison with the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment office (a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development) our community has welcomed many film productions, from student and independent productions to major studios. As our success continues to grow, the Tourism Board of Directors recently voted to establish “Georgia’s Rome Film and Entertainment Alliance.” The alliance falls under the umbrella of the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism, the ..read more

Concerts in Rome, GA that you don’t want to miss! Legacy Reunion Earth Wind & Fire Rome City Auditorium, October 20 Join Legacy Reunion Earth, Wind & Fire alumni for an evening of monster grooves high energy and dance-able hits Get Tickets Rome River Jam  Coosa Valley Fairgrounds,  October 21-22, 2023  Rome’s biggest concert is featuring artists: Parker McCollum, Bailey Zimmerman, and Lainey Wilson Get Tickets The Oak Ridge Boys Front Porch Singin’ Tour Rome City Auditorium, October 21, 2023 The Legendary Oak Ridge Boys will perform in concert at the Rome Auditorium ..read more

Ready for fall? Check out these events that celebrate the season! Cave Spring Pig Out & Car Show Sep 23Celebrating 16 years, this festival is the perfect way to kick-off fall. Come early to taste the BBQ (it typically runs out fast) and enjoy the car show at Rolater Park in Cave Spring. Stop by the shops and restaurants in downtown Cave Spring. Rocky Hollow & Pumpkin Patch Festival – Shining’ In the Holler Sep 22-231st annual Rocky Hollow and pumpkin patch festivall is packed with fun including car and bike show, corn maze,  moonshin master distillers, live music and craft vendor ..read more

Featuring local author and photographer, Gena Flanigen’s book “Strength & Beauty: The Bald Eagles of Berry College.” In the book, Flanigen continues to chronicle the lives of the eagles in gorgeous picturesque quality. The work offers even more pages of beautiful photographs as well as a bonus section that includes other bald eagles from Northwest Georgia. Flanigen presents readers a glimpse into the daring and dauntless lives of these magnificent birds of prey. The Georgia’s Rome Gift Shop is located inside the Welcome Center at 402 Civic Center Drive across from Applebee’s. The book is a ..read more

“Sunset on the Hill” Event Returns to Myrtle Hill Cemetery  Tickets are on sale now.  Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Rome, GA —The Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism in partnership with the Myrtle Hill/Oak Hill Memorial Association will host “Sunset on the Hill” on Thursday, September 28 from 6 pm to 7:30 p.m. The event celebrates art and history to benefit the preservation of Rome’s historic cemeteries. Guests are invited to mingle among the final resting places of notable Romans and enjoy themed cocktail (or mocktail) stations and light appetizers. View the beautiful, recently ..read more