Things to do & places to visit in Chatsworth, Georgia, United States

Chatsworth city in Georgia, United States. Timezone: America/New_York, current date and time: Thursday, May 09, 2024, 6:43.

Top things to do (8)

• State Parks
• Hiking Trails
• Boat Rentals
• Forests
• Horseback Riding Tours
• Historic Sites
• Parks
• History Museums

Top places to visit

1. 5.0 Chief Vann House Historic Site (84 reviews)
   - Great for history buffs
   Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites
   
   
   During the 1790s, James Vann became a Cherokee Indian leader and wealthy businessman. He established the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation, covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County. In 1804 he completed construction of a beautiful 2 ½ story brick home that was the most elegant in the Cherokee Nation. After Vann was murdered in 1809, his son Joseph inherited the mansion and plantation. Joseph was also a Cherokee leader and became even more wealthy than his father. In the 1830s almost the entire Cherokee Nation was forced west by state and federal troops on the infamous Trail of Tears. The Vann family lost their elegant home, rebuilding in the Cherokee Territory of Oklahoma. Today the Vann House survives as Georgia’s best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. A guided tour allows visitors to see the house which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable “floating” staircase, a 12-foot mantle and fine antiques. See more..
   
2. 5.0 Emery Creek Trail (11 reviews)
   - Beautiful hike
   Hiking Trails
   
   
   The trail was easy to find but the trail is not for small kids, small dogs or anyone winy. You drive about 1.5 miles in a dirt road access. Park and walk over some mud, rocks, multiple (10) creek crossings (about knee deep water) that can be slippery, climb through downed trees and end 3 + miles later at a beautiful 200 foot tall waterfall. It took us 1:30 to hike up and 1:20 to return. Bring water and snacks. Leave early. Follow the green tags on trees to stay on the trail. These tags can be challenging to find at the first creek crossing which is about 0.5 miles from the parking area. The first creek crossing very rocky. The rest of the hike is all woods Have fun See more..
   
3. 5.0 Chatsworth Train Depot (4 reviews)
   - cool place to check out
   Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
   come one come all and check out this awesome adventure. fun time and great to hike at too. will go back again See more..
   
4. 5.0 Christmas In The Park (1 review)
   - Amazing Collection of Trees from Late Nov to Early January
   Parks
   Christmas in the Park is a seasonal event that takes place yearly beginning late Nov and typically concluding a day or two after new year. Come to this park and see over 100 unique trees decorated by local individuals and businesses anytime during the month of December. Around late November/Early December there is a community event night with the official tree lighting. During this event several dance teams and individuals perform on stage, Santa arrives for free photos (bring your cell phones) and local vendors offer free hot chocolate, cookies and other small trinkets. A great free place to get in the Christmas Spirit! See more..
   
5. 4.5 Fort Mountain State Park (287 reviews)
   - Nice park to stay
   Thursday: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours State Parks
   
   
   Beautiful state park in the mountains of north central Georgia. Lots of beautiful sites within the park. Some on top of hills, others near the water. Bathhouse was clean and plenty of soap and paper towels. Campground host was warm and friendly. Very young rangers at check-in were shy and bearly spoke over a whisper but friendly nonetheless. Weather was unseasonably cold! Low 30’s at night for mid-October See more..
   
6. 4.5 Carters Lake Marina (39 reviews)
   - Lake day with family
   Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Boat Rentals
   
   
   We rented a pontoon boat on July 13th originally but the weather showed a greater chance of rain this day. No issue at all to change the date to July 14th after sending an email. The pontoon boat was great…a Bentley and Teresa was very informative and walked us through the entire process. We thought when we rented there is no way we’ll spend the entire time on the lake…but we did. It’s beautiful surrounded by mountains and the water was refreshing. We took our lunch and had plenty of snacks and water to drink. It was really a fun filled day that we all enjoyed. Also not a large crowd of people on the lake which made us feel we had it all to ourselves. Would definitely recommend this place. See more..
   
7. 4.5 Fort Mountain Stables (10 reviews)
   - Scenic horse trail
   Horseback Riding Tours
   
   
   Very nice ride along a scenic mountain trail in the shade. No fast or terribly trechourous terrain, coupled with a laid back guide. See more..
   
8. 4.5 Cohuttas (2 reviews)
   - Easier trek from the western side
   Forests
   Forest featuring beautiful biking trails. See more..