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Smyrna is a city of about 56,000 people in Cobb County, Georgia, just northwest of Atlanta. It grew around a Methodist campground in the 1830s and the Western and Atlantic Railroad, and Civil War fighting passed through the area during the Atlanta Campaign in 1864. It calls itself the "Jonquil City" for the yellow flowers that bloom across town each spring.
The heart of the city is Market Village, a walkable town center with a fountain, restaurants and the Smyrna Community Center, built around the historic railroad depot. The Smyrna History Museum is in a replica of the old depot, and the city hosts the Jonquil Festival each spring and many outdoor concerts.
Smyrna has many parks, including Jonquil Park and Taylor-Brawner Park with its historic house, and the Silver Comet Trail starts nearby. Truist Park, home of the Atlanta Braves, and The Battery Atlanta are just to the east, and downtown Atlanta is about 20 minutes away.
Smyrna's walkable town center, built in the early 2000s around a green with brick buildings housing restaurants, bars, a coffee shop and small businesses, next to City Hall and the library. It hosts concerts, markets and festivals through the year. Parking is free in the nearby decks and lots.
A small free museum in a replica of the old railroad depot near Market Village, with exhibits on Smyrna's history from its early days as a railroad stop and Civil War battlefield to its growth as an Atlanta suburb. Volunteers are happy to share stories. It keeps limited hours, so check before visiting.
A neighborhood park off Spring Road with walking trails, a playground, a dog park and open lawns, named for the jonquil flowers that gave Smyrna its nickname, the Jonquil City. It is a pleasant spot for a walk in spring when daffodils bloom. Parking is free and there are picnic tables.
A park on Spring Road with lawns, gardens, a walking path and the historic Brawner Hall, an early 1900s home restored as an event venue. The grounds are a favorite place for photos and quiet walks. The park connects to Smyrna's trail network, and the house can be seen from the outside when not booked.
A city park in Smyrna with an outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, ball fields, a playground and picnic pavilions, popular with local families in summer. The pool opens from Memorial Day to Labor Day, with modest fees. Paved paths make it easy to walk around, and parking is free on site.
A historic log cabin that was once a well known restaurant and was moved to downtown Smyrna near Market Village, where the city uses it as a small venue and welcome point. Signs explain its story. It is a quick stop during a walk around the town center, close to the history museum and the library.
A free twice-yearly arts and crafts festival held in Market Village in spring and fall, with hundreds of artists and craft vendors, food stalls, live music and kids' activities. The spring festival coincides with the jonquil bloom season. Expect crowds on Saturdays; parking decks nearby fill early.
The Smyrna taproom of a Georgia craft brewery, pouring its own ales and lagers in a relaxed space with indoor and patio seating, games and food trucks or snacks on many days. It is a popular local gathering spot on weekends. Families and dogs are often welcome on the patio; check the hours before going.
A public executive golf course on Windy Hill Road in Smyrna with short, well kept holes, plus a lighted driving range and putting green. It is a good choice for beginners or for a quick round that takes much less time than a full course. Tee times can be booked ahead, and rates are affordable.
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