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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield ParkTheme(s): Civil War | |
Description:
Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,884 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. The visitor center provides introductory information about the park and the battle. Authorized as a national battlefield site February 8, 1917.
Designations:
National Battlefield Site (February 8, 1917)
Accessibility:
Visitor center is fully accessible including auditorium, exhibits, phone, water fountain and restrooms.
Getting Around:
Stop by the visitor center to pick up your trail map or your park brochure that will lead you to the self guided auto tour.
You may drive (or take our shuttle bus on the weekend to the mountain top), ride horseback or walk through the park. Bikes are prohibited from all trails. Bikes are designated on open paved roadways only.
Activites:
Auto_Touring | Educational Programs | Hiking | Horseback Riding | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | And more.
Directions to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Car:
Take I-75 to exit 269 (Barrett Parkway). At the light turn West onto Barrett Parkway. Travel down Barrett Parkway for approximately 3 miles, turn left at the light, onto Old Hwy 41. Turn right at your next light, Stilesboro Rd. The visitor center will be immediately on your left. Brown and white signs located along the roads will guide you as well.
From June 4 - August 14, a portion of Burnt Hickory Rd. will be under construction. Directions from the visitor center to Cheatham Hill are provided in the visitor center at the information desk.
Public Transportation
Not accessible
Attractions:
Atlanta History Center
Phone:404-814-4000
The Marietta Museum of History
Kennsaw Civil War Museum
Phone:770-427-2117
Pickett's Mill State Historic Site
Phone:770-443-7850
Red Top Mountain State Park
Phone:770-975-4226
Nearby Parks:
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site (28 miles)
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park ( miles)
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