Attractions & Activities
General Information
- Official Site City of Cave Spring: www.cityofcavespring.com
- History of Cave Spring , GA: http://www.cityofcavespring.com
- Georgia School for the Deaf: www.gsdweb.org
- Greater Rome Chamber of Commerce: www.romega.com
- Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau: www.romegeorgia.org
- Floyd County , GA: http://www.floydcountyga.org/
- Cave Spring Activities Committee: www.cavespringga.com
Museums
- Rome Area History Museum : www.romehistorymuseum.com
- Chieftains Museum & Major Ridge Home: www.chieftainsmuseum.org
- Oak Hill and The Martha Berry Museum: www.berry.edu/oakhill
- Historic Clock Tower Museum : www.romegeorgia.org
Cultural
- Cave Spring Arts Festival, (Annual): http://my.georgia.org/
- Rome Area Council for the Arts: www.romearts.org
- Rome Symphony Orchestra: www.romesymphony.org
- Rome Little Theatre: www.romelittletheatre.com
- Rome International film Festival: http://riff.tv
Recreation
- Stonebridge Golf Club: www.romestonebridge.com
- Rome-Floyd County Tennis Center: www.romegeorgia.org
- The Silver Comet Trail (bicycling): www.silvercometga.com
- Hiking: www.pinhotitrailalliance.org/sitemap.html
- Horseback riding: www.zionfarms.com/trailrides.html
- Cedar Creek Park , Cave Spring: RV Camping, Canoeing 706-777-3030 www.bigcedarcreek.com
- R & R Outdoors, Cave Spring: Archery 706-777-1914
Cave Spring Merchants
- Apple tree Nursery & Antiques: Plants, seeds, antiques 706-777-8060
- Blue Willow : Gifts and consignment: 706-331-1284
- Cave Spring Antiques: Antiques and collectibles 706-777-8502
- Cave Spring General Store: Antiques and collectibles
- Christa’s Etc.: Antiques and collectibles 706-777-3586
- Country Cousins: Brighton , Vera Bradley jewelry and collectibles 706-777-0523
- Country Craftsman: Hand crafted wooden furniture 706-777-8343
- Country Roads Antique Mall: Numerous antique dealers 706-777-8397
- It’s On Music Dance and More: Instrument, guitar and dance lessons 706-331-9651
- Landers Sales: Antiques and collectibles 706-777-0777
- Treasures n Antiques: various collectibles 706-777-1779
Cave Spring Restaurants
- Cave Spring Café: Country breakfast, lunch and dinner with daily specials 706-777-9917
- Corner on The Square: Daily grill, pizza and Blue Bell hand-dipped ice cream 706-777-8599
- Creekside Restaurant: Home-style meals, lunch and dinner 706-777-0041
- La Cabana: Mexican restaurant 706-777-8876
- Tumlin House Restaurant: Saturday evening, reservations only, fine dining 706-777-0066
In The Area
- Barnsley Gardens : http://www.barnsleyresort.com/
- Atlanta Steeplechase, Kingston : www.ngeorgia.com
- Cloudland Canyon State Park : www.ngeorgia.com
- Marshall Forest-National Natural Landmark: www.romegeorgia.com
- Mayo’s Lock and Dam Park
Rolater Park
veStep back in time when Cave Spring’s natural limestone cave was being created, with its impressive stalagmites and legendary “Devil’s Stool” formation. You’ll welcome its constant, 57-degree coolness on a hot summer’s day.
The Cave, located in Rolater Park just off the town square, is open daily from May through September, and by appointment at other times. Call 706-777-9944706-777-3994.
or The Hearn Academy
In 1838 the Manual Labor School for boys was established by the Cave Spring Baptist Church to teach the skills of farming and other ways to make a living. The town’s famous cave and spring were a part of the school grounds. In 1839 six small cottages were erected as dormitories, and the first classroom was built. Lott Hearn bequeathed an endowment to the school in 1846, which resulted in the name change to Lott Hearn Manual Labor School.
In 1903 the school was reorganized under the direction of the Georgia Baptist Convention and was known as Hearn Academy, a preparatory school for future college students. Because of a fire the original building was replaced in 1910 with the present facility. The school closed in 1925, and today the building is used for many special events. The renovated second floor former school gym is a perfect location for receptions.
Cave Spring Baptist ChurchThe Old Baptist Church was completed in 1851 and was constructed of bricks that were handmade by slaves. In the early 1930′s the Baptists built another building on Cedartown Road and sold this property to Dr. J. B. Rolater.
The balcony, wide plank floors, and stained glass windows make this building perfect for weddings.
Water, Water Everywhere And Plenty to Drink!Visible in the Cave is the town’s namesake spring that produces 2 million gallons a day of the purest, best-tasting water you’re likely to find anywhere. People from miles around come to fill jugs and take home the award-winning water. The cave’s spring overflows into a serene reflection pond and shallow stream, perfect for the little ones to dabble in.
Then it flows on to fill the park’s 1.5 acre swimming lake, second-largest in the state, with its invigorating mineral water. There’s room aplenty for lap swimmers, floaters and waterbabies all. Bordered by a wide, grassy lawn, it’s a favorite spot for sun worshippers, too. The pool complex includes a snack bar, volleyball area, picnic tables, and bathhouse.
Trout Fishing Enjoy fishing in the year-round trout stream in Rolater Park and other public areas. Anyone age 16 and over must have a fishing license and a trout stamp. The annual Kids Fishing Day is a great day of fun for children ages 3-12 and is the only day fishing is allowed in the pond.
Coosa Valley Trout Unlimited sponsors the event on the day before Father’s Day. For more information, contact the Coosa Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited at www.coosavalleytu.org
Swimming Cool off with a dip in the renowned Rolater Lake (shaped like state of Georgia) or just wade in the cool, clear waters of Little Cedar Creek. The lake opens daily at 12 noon weather permitting from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Call 706-777-0933 for more details.
