This is a list of possible to do's around Dallas GA. With Dallas GA, being part of Cobb County and 40 minutes from the city (without traffic) this has some stuff that is close but also that you can go into the city to enjoy!
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities to get you exploring the area. These are all closer to Dallas than Atlanta.
Family Friendly trails with some historic elements. Dog friendly as well. There is also a pavilion to rent and a playground on the other side of the park off HWY-92
Pickett's Mill Battlefield State Historic Site
It gets busy! Prepared food as well as veggies and home made goods for sale here!
Marietta Square Farmers Market
So much space as well as some fields for the kids to run in. The playground space is enclosed with a sitting area for parents. My kiddos love going to ‘the big playground’
Playground Of Dreams
Doesn't have big waves, which as a parent of littles I love. Parking is 15$ per car. The kids LOVE beach days!
The Beach at Cauble Park | Acworth.com
SOO many trails and scenic view points. This one is a must and can be multiple days based on where you park. Free to explore here!
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (U.S. ...
This one is a bit of a drive from Dallas, GA (1.25 hours) BUT its a must do for visitors to the ATL area. The hike up the mountain is not stroller friendly but you can take the lift for those that are unable to hike the mountain. The Mountain is not ...
Stone Mountain Park
Restaurants
Our local Go To's non chain places to eat!
From Mexico family run operation, its our go to!
Los Portales
Just recently opened a few months ago but is constantly packed with repeat customers. The best burgers around!
Barn Belly Burgers
This is at the Battery next to Truist Park but its the best Pizza in ATL
Antico Pizza Battery Park
The best bagels in ATL! the line will be wrapped around the plaza if you don't get there early enough and they might even be sold out (get there before 8:30 if possible)
Art's Bagel & More
Other Food & Drinks
Things you will only find in the area. I highly recommend Marietta Market, not many places like that!
It's where the locals go to get coffee
Daily Grind - Teacher's Lunch Box
Georgia Tech drop outs from upstate NY open a wing joint… Instant hit of course!
Taco Mac - Hiram
Cinnamon Chip Bread and Cinnamon Rolls here hands down worth every bite.
Great Harvest Bread Co., Marietta, Ga
Unique Donuts but soo much sugar, be prepared to split them! The Sweet Jane is my favorite!
Doughnut Dollies - Marietta, GA
You will find something for everyone to eat here! so many options!
Marietta Square Market
Arts & Entertainment
Local museums that won't be repeats of other cities!
You need to stop in and read the history of this place… and grab a KFC biscuit haha
The Big Chicken
Local performance by aspiring performers, perfect for a date night at the square (20 min away)
Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Dinner and a Movie at the same time!
Studio Movie Grill - Marietta
Close to the square. This was a must do for my mom!
Gone With the Wind Museum at Brumby Hall
Go braves! Go to the stadium early and explore the battery (you can easily spend 3+ hours here) listening to live music before the games, and enjoyin the drinks and restaurants and atmosphere! You can even go and watch the game on the big screen with...
Truist Park
Soo many events hosted here, see whats going on!
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Bowling, Arcade, Bar, food, bumper cars!
Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
30 min away, a days worth of fun!
Six Flags Over Georgia
The only pandas you will find in a zoo in the USA! must do! This is in the middle of Grant park you can spend the whole day enjoying the park in the big city!
