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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

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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.


Contact Information

Ranger Activities
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
770-427-4686 x0 - Visitor Information
770-427-4686 x223 - Headquarters
770-427-4686 x504 - Visitor Information


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Getting There

By 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.

By Plane
Not accessible

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.

Weather

Hot and humid summers, cool winters and short spring and fall.


Activities

Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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  • Auto Touring
  • Educational Programs
  • Hiking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Bird Watching
  • Nature Walks

Recommended Activities
View the 18 movie and museum; drive your car or on the weekend take our shuttle bus to the mountain top; drive to Cheatham Hill (the main battlefield)and then onto the Kolb Farm battlesite; picnic in designated areas; hike some of the 16 miles of interpretive trails; bring your binoculars and go birdwatching or your camera and capture a moment.


 
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