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Carrollton is a city of about 27,000 people and the county seat of Carroll County, about 45 miles west of Atlanta near the Alabama line. Founded in the 1820s, it grew as a market town for the surrounding farms and later as a center for textiles and manufacturing. Today it is best known as the home of the University of West Georgia, which gives the city a young, lively feel alongside its historic downtown.
Adamson Square is Carrollton's central gathering place, a classic courthouse-town square ringed by brick buildings with restaurants, bars, boutiques and shops. The Amp at Adamson Square hosts outdoor concerts and movies, and the square fills up for festivals throughout the year. Nearby, the Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum, housed in a restored downtown building, celebrates the region's quilting and textile heritage, and the old railroad depot and handsome early 20th-century public buildings reflect the city's past.
The Carrollton GreenBelt is the city's signature outdoor attraction, a paved trail of about 18 miles that loops through woods, neighborhoods and parks around town and is popular with walkers, runners and cyclists. The University of West Georgia campus offers performances at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts, and John Tanner Park, with a lake, beach and trails, lies a few miles west of town.
Adamson Square is the historic heart of downtown Carrollton, a town square framed by restored brick buildings with restaurants, bars, boutiques and coffee shops. It hosts concerts, festivals and holiday events through the year. It is very walkable, and evenings and weekends have the liveliest atmosphere.
The Amp is an outdoor amphitheater just off Adamson Square that hosts free concerts, movie nights and community events during the warmer months. Lawn seating makes it easy to drop in with a blanket or chair. Check the city events calendar for the season lineup and grab dinner on the square beforehand.
The Carrollton GreenBelt is a paved loop trail of about 18 miles that circles the city through woods, creeks, neighborhoods and parks. It is used for walking, running and cycling, with several trailheads and parking areas. Pick a short section from a trailhead near downtown for an easy outing.
Little Tallapoosa Park is a Carroll County park near Carrollton with walking and mountain bike trails, an equestrian area, picnic pavilions and open fields along the Little Tallapoosa River. It is a good spot for a relaxed half day outdoors. Weekday visits are quieter than weekends.
The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum in downtown Carrollton displays historic and contemporary quilts and textile art, and tells the story of the region's mill and cotton heritage. Exhibits change through the year and classes are offered. Check opening days before visiting, as hours are limited.
The Carroll County Courthouse in Carrollton is the seat of county government and a prominent civic building near the downtown core. Its grounds and nearby historic buildings make a pleasant stop on a walk around downtown. It is a working courthouse, so security screening applies if you go inside.
The University of West Georgia is a public university whose campus sits close to downtown Carrollton, with tree-lined quads, sports venues and a performing arts calendar open to the public. Its presence gives the town a lively college feel. Check the university events page for concerts, plays and games.
John Tanner Park, a former state park now run by Carroll County, sits a few miles west of Carrollton around two lakes. It offers a sandy swimming beach in season, fishing, a walking trail around the lake, picnic shelters and camping. Bring a picnic and expect busy summer weekends at the beach.
McIntosh Reserve is a large county park on the Chattahoochee River southeast of Carrollton, on land once owned by Creek leader William McIntosh. It has hiking and horse trails, river access, picnic areas and camping. Allow a few hours and bring water, as some of the trails are long.
The Carrollton Center for the Arts near downtown hosts art exhibits, community theater, dance and music performances, plus classes for adults and children. It is the city's main cultural venue for local and regional artists. Check the season schedule online and book show tickets in advance.
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