Dalton
Carpet Capital of the World
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Other Name: -, District: Georgia, State: South, United States of America
Area: 19.8 sq mi
Languages Spoken: English
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Dalton is a city in Whitfield County, Georgia, United States.Dalton is located just off Interstate 75 in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwest Georgia and is the second largest city in northwest Georgia, after Rome.Dalton is home to many of the nation''s floorcovering manufacturers.90 miles north of Atlanta, Dalton is home of over 330 industries, and is acknowledged as "The Carpet Capital of the World". Mile after mile of carpets and rugs is produced daily in over 100 carpet manufacturing plants and sold in over 100 outlets. Dalton has many historic houses, landmarks and a rich Civil War history. Dalton is home to the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center which showcases the Georgia Athletic Coaches'' Hall of Fame and holds events year round.Location
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The UGA Cohutta Fisheries Center is a 65-acre research and extension facility operated by the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources Located in Northwest Georgia, the facility operates 36 ponds and 5 raceways with various demonstration and research projects including experimental koi breeding, pond production of channel catfish, and recirculating sturgeon aquaculture. An aquarium is open to the public.
One of the most scenic lakes in the Southeast, located at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains where you can camp, picnic, boat, fish, hunt, and mountain bike.
Used by the railroad until 1978, this National Register Historic Site now houses an upscale restaurant and lounge and visitors can see the original beginning point for surveying the city of Dalton while in the lobby.
The oldest community theatre in Georgia with its first production in 1869, this community theatre presents a wide range of highly entertaining and thought provoking theatrical performances throughout their season.
Built and maintained by Dalton Utilities, this 200 acre water quality and wildlife habitat is home to a wide variety of wildlife and features well marked trails where visitors can observe native flora and fauna.
Located in the circa 1885 Crown Cotton Mill, this historical society and museum highlights the Cherokees, the Civil War, and the early settlers through a wide range of historical displays. Beautiful gardens, research materials, and a bedspread museum are also on site.
This fun skating center offers an array of open skating sessions including family sessions, arcade sessions, and cartoon sessions. Arcade games and snacks are also available on site.