Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
Civil War battlefield of the Atlanta Campaign; a hike to the summit offers views of downtown Atlanta about 30 km away.
In June 1864, Union forces led by Sherman fought fierce battles with Confederate troops here, an important engagement of the Atlanta Campaign. The park preserves trenches and artillery positions, and the visitor center has battle exhibits and a film. From the visitor center, the trail to the summit is about 2 km, and shuttles run on weekends. From the top, you can see downtown Atlanta roughly 30 km away. Admission is free, parking is paid, and the park is located in the northwestern suburb of Kennesaw.
Opening hours
Park open sunrise to sunset; visitor center 09:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Six Flags Over Georgia
- Atlanta History Center
- Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
- Center for Puppetry Arts
- High Museum of Art
- Margaret Mitchell House
- Atlanta Botanical Garden
- Piedmont Park