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attractions Capitoline Wolf601 Broad Street Located on the steps of City Hall, this statue of the Capitoline Wolf with Romulus & Remus was sent from ancient Rome to new Rome by order of the Italian Dictator, Benito Mussolini in 1929.

Chieftains Museum501 Riverside Parkway, 706-291-9494 The former home of Cherokee leader Major Ridge and his family. Learn about Cherokee heritage and history. The site is designated as a National Historic Landmark and an official site on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. Open Wed - Sat, 10am - 5pm. Adults $5. Seniors $3. Students $2.

Keys to Rome Four pianos around Downtown Rome are transformed into works of art and placed at outdoor locations. The public is invited to play the pianos at their leisure, as well as enjoy pop-up performances.

The Labyrinth of Rome402 Civic Center Drive Created as an adaptive reuse of an amphitheater built by the Works Progress Administration in the 1930s. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth has only one path and the intention is not to confuse, but rather to help one focus. The path into the center is a form of meditation. As you reach the center, stresses and concerns of the world slip away from your consciousness.

Myrtle Hill Cemetery20 Myrtle Street On the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in

1857, Myrtle Hill is the final resting place of many famous Romans including Ellen Axson Wilson, First Lady of the United States. Tree tour guides are available at the Visitor Center & download the Myrtle Hill app for self guided tours.

Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum24 Veterans Memorial Highway706-368-6789, berry.edu/oakhill The formal garden & fountains are masterpieces of beauty that have been recognized as one of only a few All-American Display Gardens. The museum houses a remarkable collection of art and exhibits of Martha Berry’s life and work in founding the Berry Schools. Tours also include three outbuildings. This attraction is on the National Register of Historic Sites and is rated a AAA Star Attraction. Mon - Sat, 10am - 5pm. Adults $8. Seniors $7. Students $5.Children 5 & Under Free, Group rates available.

Rome Area History Museum305 Broad Street, 706-235-8051 Exhibits and collections portray the history of Rome and the surrounding area starting with the Native Americans and early settlers through the Civil War, and then the development of Rome’s culture, life-ways and industries. Open Wed - Fri, 10am - 4, Sat 10am - 2pm. Free.

Rome Braves Baseball755 Braves Boulevard, 706-368-9388 The Rome Braves, single A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, play April through September in State Mutual Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility located minutes from Downtown Rome. Stars Brian McCann, Jeff Francoeur and Yunel Escobar all started with the Rome Braves. See the stars of tomorrow play today! Purchase tickets online at RomeBraves.com or in-person. Downtown Rome Saturday - Spirit of the Sun, July 7 Watch paddle boarders and kayakers race along Rome’s Rivers

in Downtown Rome. Take a free yoga class, enjoy the festive atmosphere complete with a free concert at Bridge Point Plaza featuring Mario Diaz. Races & yoga: 1-5 pm; Concert: 5 pm

mark your calendarGoing Caching (October 3-7) This free event is the the most highly themed geocaching Mega-Event in North America. Experience legends and lore that will give you goose bumps as you geocache your way around secret locations in the city of Rome. 5 DAYS + 7 EVENTS = 1 MEGA-GOOD TIME! Details at GoingCaching.com

Wings Over North Georgia Air Show (October 13-14) The two-day event headlines the F-22 RAPTOR AND A-10 THUNDERBOLT II DEMO TEAMS. Also featured are aerobatic teams, USSCCOM Para-Commandos and many world-class performers.

Fiddlin’ Fest (October 13) Come fiddle between the rivers in historic Downtown Rome with two stages of free, live entertainment and the best bluegrass music in the south! Downtown transforms into a huge street festival with arts & crafts, car show, games and kids zone.

Rome Balloon Festival (Sep 14-15) Featuring 15 to 20 balloons including kid favorites Pepe LePew, Tom and Jerry and Tweety Bird. Enjoy teathered rides, traditional hot air balloon rides, and glow balloons at night; all in a festival atmosphere.

Rome International Film Festival (Nov 1-4) Last year’s film festival opened with special guest Burt Reynolds and “Smokey and the Bandit” Attracting film makers from around the world, this years festival will not disappoint!

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