Lake Acworth and Lake Allatoona surround Acworth, providing recreational opportunities such as fishing, boating, picnics, swimming, beaches, and camping. Additional outdoor recreational possibilities can be found in the city's 13 parks, nine softball/baseball fields, and two football fields.
If you're a history lover, stop by one of the many old mansions in Acworth. A tour down these tree-lined streets is like a moment in history where valued architecture has been conserved, and a simpler, quiet life has been preserved. In Acworth, there is a commitment to balance both tradition and progressiveness.
In Acworth, anglers can fly fishing on some of Georgia's most beautiful trout waters. When the water is low and clean, the fish can be enjoyed like any other spring creek trout in the American West.
Tourists can explore pathways in Acworth that run through fields and forests, passing through ferns, magnolias, azaleas, and hardwood. Throughout the year, park rangers lead treks to these locations.
Fishing is popular at the Acworth lakes, making for a lovely location for picnics. In the nearby bait shops, beginners and expert anglers are available fishing supplies. There are rentals for fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and pedal boats; tourists can also explore exhibits about the area's history, wildlife displays, and trail maps. Acworth is one of the most environmentally conscious cities in the country.
While Red Top Mountain is best renowned for its 12,000-acre lake, it is also a hiker's paradise. The forested park has almost 15 kilometers of pathways that provide fitness and wildlife photography. A short trail behind the park office welcomes visitors to tour a restored 1860s homestead, ideal for those in wheelchairs and families with strollers. The 4-mile Iron Hill Trail, gravel-topped and offers beautiful views of the lake's shores, is open to both hikers and bikers. Red Top Mountain was initially an important mining location for the soil's rich red hue caused by high iron-ore content. Iron pouring events are held near the Vaughn Cabin, located behind the park office.
Park Marina is the greatest marina facility on gorgeous Lake Allatoona and is protected by Georgia's largest State Park, Red Top Mountain. Park Marina is a boater's dream, with everything from the daily pontoon and ski boat rentals to wet spaces that can accommodate boats of any size.
Anglers will find unparalleled lake beauty in Acworth and world-class amenities at the park in a small city just a short drive from Atlanta.