Things to do in Fort Oglethorpe
Barnhardt Circle
Established as an army post before the turn of the century, it first served to train soldiers for the Spanish American War. The home to the Sixth Calvary from 1919 until 1942 when the facility became the four year home of the Third Women's Army Corps. Stroll around Barnhardt Circle with restored homes in the Renaissance Revival. Call (706) 965-5201 for more information.
Downtown Fort Oglethorpe, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
More than 1,000 monuments pay silent homage to one of the most epochal struggles in the War Between the States. Take a self-guided tour of the 5,000 acre battlefield and hear an audio-tape tell of the three-day conflict that claimed 34,000 Union and Confederate casualties. Call (706) 866-9241 for more information.
3370 LaFayette Rd, Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement Park
The South's favorite family amusement park since 1925. Dare to ride the Cannon Ball roller coaster, tour the park on the C. P. Huntington train or make a splash on the Pipeline Plunge. Over 35 rides, paddle boating, miniature golf, games, arcade, gift shops, shady picnic area, catering service and more. Pay one price. Call (877) 525-3946 for more information.
1730 Lakeview Dr., Rossville, GA 30741
Tennessee Aquarium and 3D IMAX® Theater
Just 8 miles away. With 9,000 animals on display in their natural habitats, the Tennessee Aquarium has everything from seahorses to river otters to alligator snapping turtles to turtles to snakes to crocodiles. As the world's largest freshwater aquarium, the Tennessee Aquarium houses over 300 species of fish and focuses on river life, especially life found along the Tennessee River. Smaller free-flying birds from mourning doves to wood ducks live in two Tennessee Aquarium exhibits, the Appalachian Cove Forest and the Delta Swamp. And, two living “forests under glass” exhibit international and exotic flora in replicated ecosystems. Visitors to the Tennessee Aquarium may also enjoy taking in a movie at the six-story-tall IMAX ® 3D Theater next door. Current films playing at the IMAX include NASCAR 3D and Ocean Wonderland. Call (800) 262-0695 for more information.
One Broad Street, Chattanooga, GA 30742
Walker County Regional Heritage & Model Train Museum
Located in the former train depot in historic downtown Chickamauga, the Walker County Regional Heritage & Model Train Museum allows visitors to observe running model trains, regional artifacts and learn more about Walker County History. Call (706) 375-4488 for more information.
100 Gordon Street, Chickamauga, GA 30707