Come to Adairsville—a city on the southern tip of the gorgeous Appalachian Mountains! Located northeast of Bartow County, this city is strategically accessible to different places in Georgia and Tennessee. The people of Adairsville are kind and fun-loving, ready to welcome visitors from all over the world! With a subtropical climate, Adairsville is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Barnsley Gardens is one of the places you should not miss when coming to the city. Adairsville strives to conserve its rich history as a transportation center, reflected in preserving its vintage locomotive depot.
Adairsville is a haven for beginner and experienced anglers alike. Freshwater fishing is productive for all seasons with the vast Allatoona Lake and the extensive Etowah River to its south.
Head southeast of the city, and you will find Allatoona Lake. The reservoir is 12,000 acres large, brimming with natural resources. There are over 25 parks, 10 campgrounds, and 8 marinas around the lake waiting for you, your family, or your friends. The lake features fifteen boat ramps, perfect for action-packed drift fishing. The lake’s narrow passages and coves will test your boating skills, so be ready to portage any time! It provides great fly fishing, light tackling, and spinning action, wherever you are in its 270 miles of shoreline. Get ready to bag any of the following sports fish when you come to Allatoona Lake: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, striped bass, bluegill, and hybrid striped bass. Enjoy striper fishing by trolling, and use shad for best results! If you are after the delicious white meat of crappie, using live minnows is proven to be the most efficient.
Running along the south of Adairsville is the 164-mile-long Etowah River. This gorgeous wide stream offers habitat for many different plants and wildlife and recreation to all visitors. The river can be accessed by boats, canoes, paddleboards, and kayaks for drift fishing or relaxed river tracing. Freshwater drum, rainbow trout, brown trout, common carp, smallmouth buffalo, redhorse suckers, blue catfish, channel catfish, flathead catfish, striped bass, redbreast sunfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, redeye bass, spotted bass, and largemouth bass can all be found and caught in the river. Freshwater drum are brimming in the river, although locals do not pay much attention to them. You will certainly love the Etowah River if you are a freshwater drum hunter!
South of Adairsville is Manning Mill Park, a 2.1-kilometer loop trail perfect for all outdoor enthusiasts. Although the course is mostly used for hiking, walking, and bird watching, it also features a lake where people of all skill levels can fish. Its facilities include baseball/softball fields, a youth playground area, a large picnic shelter, a 1.4-mile lighted walking trail, lighted tennis courts, and a pickleball court. Come to Manning Mill Park, and you will have an enjoyable experience!
One of the most famous attractions in Adairsville is Barnsley Resort. It features 3,000 acres of scenic views that appeal to adventurous travelers. Golf, horseback riding, hiking, and shooting are all offered here, together with other forms of relaxation such as spa, shopping, and dining. Unwind and have a good time in Barnsley Resort with your friends, family, and loved ones.