Alexandra & Jordan
When in Rome
Free Downtown Transportation on the Roman Chariots
Catch a ride on the free Roman Chariot to shopping, dining, events, hotels along the historic district which is located between the rivers. The district encompasses from Tribune/W 1st Street; 8th Ave/Glenn Milner Blvd; and 1st Ave. See website for the map which shows you the main Roman Chariot route in red. You can also request service from other locations between the rivers. The most popular requested routes are shown on the map in dotted yellow. Hours: Friday 5pm-11pm and Saturday 12pm-11pm. Text for pick ups to 706-413-2822
City Clocktower
The clocktower surrounds a 250,000 gallon water tank. The inside of the tower has been turned into a museum that features murals and the original clockworks. A spiral staircase with 107 steps winds around the tank's outer wall to an observation deck. Clocktower tours are free and offered March - October the 1st Saturday of every month at noon. Check it out and get a great view of the fall foliage from a bird's eye perspective!
Rome Area History Museum
History buffs: Georgia's Rome has an abundance of Civil War history and heritage sites. Rome is one of the few towns that saw continuous action during all 4 years of the war, so Rome has reminders everywhere. Stop by the Rome/Floyd Visitor Center for a free full guide to the Civil War in Georgia's Rome.
Georgia's Rome Gift Shop
Gifts and souvenirs at the gift shop are sourced from over 100 local artisans and businesses.
Heritage Trails
The multi-use, paved Heritage Trail system runs through downtown Rome and offers scenic river views and access points to explore Rome's riverways. Take a walk or rent a bike and check it out!
Jackson Hill Trails
Shaded trails for mountain biking and hiking. From the Visitor Center parking lot, the trail goes past the cannons on the hill, which are behind the old cabin and cotton gin. When the trail comes to a gravel road, keep an eye out for small orange flags on metal sticks, these mark where the trails enter the gravel roads before entering the woods again. Jackson Hill was the location of Fort Norton, an eathern fortification system, which defended Rome during The Civil War. The bike/hike trail was opened Fall of 2011. Cycle Therapy on Broad St built the trail and has a map of the trail system. Parking is available in the Rome-Floyd County Visitors Center parking lot.
Ordinary Bicycles
Check out Ordinary Bicycles for your bike rentals to explore the Heritage Trail system around Rome. A limited number of comfort bike rentals are available for $5/hour or $25/day. A perfect way to take in the local scenery! Please call for a reservation as they really don't use their webpage.
River Ratz Tubing & Kayak
Technically, River Ratz is closed for the season, but Mr. Rick Dempsey has said he'd be willing to arrange group kayak tours for us. He needs at least one week's advance notice as they are officially closed for the season over our wedding weekend and it must be a minimum of 8 kayaks, up to 20 kayaks at a time. What a beautiful way to see Rome! Talk to your friends and family and coordinate a fun outing on the river!
Colosseum Escape Rooms
Interactive group fun! Never done an escape room? Check your wits in one of the timed puzzles with friends and family! For groups of 6-10, $22/person, approximately one hour of live-action fun.
Daredevil ZipLines
Reservations and closed toe shoes required! If you've never gone zip lining, you're missing out. See the website for all the details, prices, waivers, etc. Group discounts are available.
Geocaching
If you love hide and seek, explore geocaching! What a fun way to explore a new area. As a geocacher, you'll search for treasures hidden by fellow geocachers by pinpointing locations using your smart phone or GPS. There are 200 caches hidden within 50 miles of Rome.
The Foundry Growler Station
The Foundry Growler Station is located in a new, up and coming district that features antique shops and the Makerville Art gallery. It's a quick walk from Broad Street down Fifth Avenue. Featuring one of the largest selections of Georgia made craft beers; sample and discover your favorites at the bar. Bring home a growler of your new favorite beer or wine. Bring your empty wine bottle for a refill. They also offer hundreds of bottled craft beer and wine varieties, home brew supplies, and a Spanish cedar humidor. Open Monday- Saturday 10am-midnight.
Rome City Brewing Co
Check out the local flavor at the Rome City Brewing Company, where you get a little history with each of their craft brews. Open Wednesday and Thursday 3pm-10pm, Friday-Sunday 12pm-10pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday.
Speakcheesy
Find the Speakcheesy food truck in downtown Rome or check out their fare at the Rome City Brewing Company's Hoptimist RCBC Kitchen. Not your momma's grilled cheese!
Harvest Moon Cafe
Great food! Live music in their rooftop bar Dark Side of the Moon on Friday nights! That's where lots of us will be after the rehearsal dinner on 11/1!
Honeymoon Bakery
This is who is creating our wedding cake! #alltheyum Right in the heart of everything. So many items available to grab and go.