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Spectacular homes, scenic views, and small-town charm.

Stunning homes, built by amazing craftsmen, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the north georgia mountains..

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Our sponsors play a significant role in helping to fund, plan, and execute the Blue Ridge Parade of Homes. As a non-profit organization, our mission is solely focused on giving back to the community; a commitment and passion our sponsors share. Take a moment to learn more about their businesses and how they’re helping local youth through their sponsorship of this event.

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Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes and our sponsors are committed to serving the community by supporting local public education. We do this by donating part of the proceeds from ticket sales to The Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes Scholarship Foundation. The goal of this organization is to give high school students better educational opportunities and support those who want to enter the residential construction trade.

EXPLORE THE NORTH GEORGIA AREA

Stunning scenery amid North Georgia’s scenic mountains, rolling streams, and beautiful lakes makes this region a natural paradise for visitors. Combined with the small-town charm of Blue Ridge and surrounding areas, there’s no shortage of things to do during your visit for the Parade of Homes. Whether exploring the outdoors, strolling through local shops, or enjoying a meal or live music at one of the local restaurants, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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The Blue Ridge Parade of Homes committee is comprised of a variety of business professionals from the surrounding community. Working together with local government, businesses, and community members, the committee meets weekly to plan the annual parade, working as a team to manage all aspects of event planning and execution.

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From tours, lectures, and special exhibits, we have a full calendar of history fun!

Rome Clocktower Tours

Every first Saturday, our iconic Clocktower is open for free tours where you can climb to the very to get the best views!

Roman Holiday Riverboat Tour

Enjoy a relaxing cruise down the Coosa river on the Sulzbacher Roman Holiday riverboat.  

Make Your Mark in Rome History

We all play an important role in our area history. Learn how you can experience, support and share. 

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305 Broad Street, Rome, GA 30161 map

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Sharing Our Story

Walk through time starting from early settlements to recent history of Rome and surrounding areas. Our rich, storied past reveals a diversity of people and lifeways that have shaped our unique southern portrait.

Admission is always free and accessible to all.

The Rome Area History Center is a non-profit organization supported by donors, sponsors and fundraising efforts.

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"We attended a wedding reception and had so much fun! The room was very spacious & open,

I would definitely recommend it!."

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2022 christmas tour of homes , complimentary tickets are available now, online tickets will close friday at midnight, walkups allowed on day of tour at 2:45 .

Sunday, December 11, 2022

All tickets are timed entry from 12:00 PM to 3:15 PM (last bus departure).

Bus transportation is provided for tour ticket holders.

Registration, Brunch, and Bus transportation at The Georgia Club Clubhouse, 1050 Chancellors Drive, Statham, GA

Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to attend the tour.

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2023 Holiday Season

Saturday, December 2, 2023 Christmas in the Park (City of Morrow)

Bounce house, food and drinks, Santa, lights and more!

1065 Olde Town Morrow Road Morrow, GA 30260 Event starts at 4:00 p.m.   Showtime: 5:30 p.m. Click here to buy tickets

F riday, December 8, 2023 Rome City Auditorium

Presented by AdventHealth Redmond

601 Broad Street

Rome, GA 3 0161 Showtime: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: Adults: $25 / $30 at the door Children 6-12: $15 / $20 at the door (5 and under free)

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Saturday, December 9, 2022 Rome City Auditorium

Presented by AdventHeath Redmond

Rome, GA 30161 Showtime: 7:00 p.m. Tickets: A dults: $25 / $30 at the door

Ch ildren 6-12: $15 / $20 at the door (5 and under free)

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The Society Garden

2389 Ingleside Avenue

Macon, GA 31204

Showtime: TBA

Tickets for sale at the door the day of the show.  ​

Saturday, December 16, 20 23 Marietta Performing Arts C enter

Presented by Bercher Homes

1171 Whitlock Avenue Marietta, GA 30064

Showtime: 7:00 p.m.

Tickets: Adults: $25 / $30 at the door

Child ren 6-12: $15 / $20 at the door (5 and under free) Click here to buy tickets

Friday, December 22, 2023 The Grand Theatre

Presented by Art in Bartow

7 N. Wall Street

Cartersville, GA 30120

All Tickets: $25

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• Bridgemill Homes for Sale $678,950
• Brookstone Homes for Sale $649,900
• Lake Arrowhead Homes for Sale $462,500
• East Brainerd Homes for Sale $466,027
• Collegedale Homes for Sale $548,053
• Mirror Lake Homes for Sale $394,950
• Legacy Park Homes for Sale $490,000
• Eagle Watch Homes for Sale $562,350
• Prominence Homes for Sale $395,000
• Ridgedale Homes for Sale $300,000
• Wyngate Homes for Sale $462,500
• Centennial Lakes Homes for Sale $465,000
• Lost Mountain Homes for Sale $892,450
• Pinetree Country Club Homes for Sale $495,367

Home values for cities near Rome, GA

• Cartersville Homes for Sale $399,990
• Calhoun Homes for Sale $309,900
• Adairsville Homes for Sale $325,000
• Cedartown Homes for Sale $294,000
• Rockmart Homes for Sale $325,000
• Cedar Bluff Homes for Sale $424,500
• Kingston Homes for Sale $321,990
• Centre Homes for Sale $269,900
• Summerville Homes for Sale $219,000
• Lindale Homes for Sale $246,997
• Silver Creek Homes for Sale $299,500
• White Homes for Sale $429,500
• Euharlee Homes for Sale $315,000
• Taylorsville Homes for Sale $365,000
• Rydal Homes for Sale $439,000
• Aragon Homes for Sale $227,499
• Cave Spring Homes for Sale $250,000
• Resaca Homes for Sale $299,900

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• Floyd Homes for Sale $277,000
• Cherokee Homes for Sale $325,000
• Gordon Homes for Sale $328,900
• Bartow Homes for Sale $374,900
• Chattooga Homes for Sale $219,900
• Fulton Homes for Sale $415,000
• Cobb Homes for Sale $463,990
• Cherokee Homes for Sale $549,900
• Jefferson Homes for Sale $249,900
• DeKalb Homes for Sale $351,000
• Hamilton Homes for Sale $425,450
• Paulding Homes for Sale $384,990
• Gwinnett Homes for Sale $450,000
• Walker Homes for Sale $287,700
• Calhoun Homes for Sale $189,900
• Shelby Homes for Sale $395,400
• Pickens Homes for Sale $475,000
• Forsyth Homes for Sale $669,000
• Gilmer Homes for Sale $510,000
• Madison Homes for Sale $365,000

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• 30165 Homes for Sale $299,900
• 30161 Homes for Sale $239,900
• 30120 Homes for Sale $405,000
• 30701 Homes for Sale $309,900
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• 30104 Homes for Sale $235,000
• 30753 Homes for Sale $194,700
• 30124 Homes for Sale $250,000

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When you can’t walk the halls of a home in Rome, GA, a digital virtual tour is the next best way to determine if this is “the one.” Here, we have a list of homes with special features like 3D floorplans and interactive walkthroughs that will get you a sense of the space, view essential details, and begin to envision how you can make it ”home.” Take a moment to explore these residences virtually complete with large immersive photos, property listing details, pricing information, and much more. There are 16 listings in Rome, GA of houses with virtual tours available for you to browse and visit. Keep in mind, a typical home in the area spends an average 54 days on the market and has a median listing home price of $189,000. With such high demand, realtor.com® wants to make it easy for you to buy the exact home you want as soon as it hits the market. Take a moment to view our big, beautiful home photos, property details, and property information. Our goal is to help you buy your dream home. Above, you will find schools, universities, school districts and lastly parks nearby. Our goal is to help you buy your dream home.

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Sulzbacher Roman Holiday

Jewel Frost Dr., Rome, GA

The Sulzbacher Roman Holiday is Rome’s 30-passenger excursion boat available for private events and public excursions.

Georgia’s Rome Passports

2 FREE Passes - Get Both, Explore Rome & Floyd County, GA

Outdoor Pass Get Your Pass Now Adventure. Check In. Get Rewards. You love outdoor adventures, and that’s one of the reason you love visiting Georgia’s […]

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Cave Spring Cave

13 Old Cedartown Road, Cave Spring, GA

Step back in time when Cave Spring’s natural limestone cave was being created, with its impressive stalagmites and legendary “Devil’s Stool” formation. You’ll welcome its […]

Eagle Christian Tours – Charter Bus Service

Highest rated charter bus company in the state. Affordable luxury charter bus service located in Rome, Georgia. Get an instant quote.

Georgia’s Rome Garden Trail & Map

Come and visit all of the gardens Georgia’s Rome has to offer! Interactive Garden Map Access an interactive map of all of our gardens:  Georgia’s […]

Georgia’s Rome Scavenger Hunt

402 Civic Center Drive, Rome, GA

Are you up for the challenge? Put on your tennis shoes and head outside to Georgia’s Rome for these fun scavenger hunts!  Learn fun facts […]

Georgia’s Rome Selfie Tour

Show off your experiences in Rome with our Selfie Tour! Grab a selfie at one of our super-scenic landmarks in Rome! Here is a list […]

Guided Group Tours

Book a Georgia’s Rome tour with one of our local guides; personalized based on your needs. Tours offered include Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Civil War History, […]

Hallowed Hauntings Storytelling Events

305 Broad Street, Rome, GA

Purchase Tickets Join some of Rome’s most well-known and loved storytellers as they weave haunting tales. Purchase tickets to see one show or both shows! […]

Haunted on Broad Tours

Downtown Locations, Rome, GA

Haunted on Broad Presents: Haunted Trolley Tours Hop aboard the Roman Rose Trolley as your docent from the dead spins harrowing tales of misfortune, death, […]

Historic Cave Spring Tours

Billy Wayne Abernathy and Callie Hicks lead riding tours of historic locations in downtown Cave Spring and Rolater Park, to teach you about our local […]

Historical Markers Self-Guided Tour

601 Broad Street, Rome, GA

Rome’s historical markers help document our history and give you insights into our culturally rich heritage. Rome is full of stories from our early Native American beginnings, […]

Lindale Christmas Trolley Tour

2 Park Ave SE, Lindale, GA

Join Santa for an evening trolley ride. Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and Christmas Carols featuring Pepperell High’s Lady Quartet. Bring your holiday spirit and dress […]

Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tree Tour, Self-Guided

Public parking lot located at corner of Broad St & Branham Ave. , ,

Myrtle Hill Cemetery Tree Tour Discover over 35 different species of trees in this self-guided tree tour of Rome’s Historic Myrtle Hill Cemetery. Many trees are […]

Roman Rose Trolley

Floyd County, 100 Mile Transit Radius,

About Roman Rose Arrive in style on the Roman Rose Trolley which features the nostalgic look of a traditional 1850’s trolley with arched windows and […]

Rome Clocktower Tours

East Second Street, Rome, GA

The Rome Area History Center will host public tours of the Rome Clocktower on Saturday, April 6. Tours originally planned to be held in the […]

Rome Film Tours

Self-guided tour, Rome, GA

Rome and Floyd County is a popular place for filming because the area offers a little bit of everything from rolling hills and rivers, to […]

Rome-Floyd County Library StoryWalk

205 RiverSide Parkway NE , Rome, Ga

Each month, the Rome-Floyd County Library installs a new story on their StoryWalk Trail. The trail is located on the AdventHealth Redmond ECO Greenway. The […]

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U.S. Bicycle Route 21 Maps The U.S. Bicycle Route 21 is Georgia’s first USBR designation. The full route runs through northwest Georgia connecting Atlanta to […]

Victorian Christmas Trolley Tour

December 15, 2023 Join us for a trip back in time with A Victorian Christmas Trolley Tour of historic downtown Rome! Discover the amazing beauty […]

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Miss Judith Wynell “Judy” Lyday

July 16, 1950 - May 28, 2024 (73 years old)

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It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Miss Judith Wynell Lyday of Rome, Georgia, born in Fort Payne, Alabama, who passed away on May 28, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

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I've been a tour guide in Rome for 16 years. Here are 5 tourist attractions that are worth it and 5 you can skip.

• After 16 years of working as a tour guide in Rome , I've figured out the best attractions.
• I always recommend visiting the Park of the Aqueducts and the  Ostia Antica archeological site.
• But I think the Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, and Mouth of Truth attractions are overcrowded. 

Rome is pretty crowded — the city welcomed a record-breaking 35 million tourists in 2023. Any gorgeous photos you see of breathtaking and empty piazzas were likely taken long before most people have woken up.

As a seasoned Roman tour guide for the past 16 years, I would never say certain attractions have no merit. But after years of interacting with travelers , I understand that people want alternatives.

Luckily, Rome has priceless art and artifacts around every corner.

Here are five popular attractions that are worth visiting, and five you might want to skip.

The Capitoline Museums offer plenty of art and archeological finds.

Located on Capitoline Hill, the Capitoline Museums offer a treasure trove of ancient Roman art and artifacts.

Despite their historical significance as some of the oldest public museums in the world , they're often overlooked by tourists.

The well-curated collections include masterpieces by renowned artists like Michelangelo and Caravaggio, ancient bronzes, and frescoes. It's a must-visit for any art enthusiast seeking a quieter, more intimate experience.

Don't miss the Basilica di San Giovanni in Laterano.

As one of Rome's four major basilicas, San Giovanni in Laterano (also known as the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran) boasts a stunning display of baroque architecture and intricate frescoes.

It may not be as famous as some of Rome's other churches, but its grandeur and historical importance as the oldest papal basilica in the city make it a hidden gem worth exploring.

The Park of the Aqueducts is beautiful and full of history.

Escape the crowds and stagnant air of the city center and venture into a tranquil Park of the Aqueducts (Parco degli Acquedotti).

Here, you'll see towering arches of 11 aqueducts that once carried water to the heart of ancient Rome. It's a perfect spot for a leisurely stroll on the ancient Latin Road or a picnic away from the crowds.

The attraction also offers a unique perspective on the ingenuity of Roman engineering.

There's incredible art in the Basilica of Sant’Agostino.

Art lovers shouldn't miss the exquisite "Madonna dei Pellegrini" housed within the Cavalletti Chapel at Basilica di Sant'Agostino in Campo Marzio.

The dramatic interplay of light and shadow in Caravaggio's painting comes alive in the serene church, providing a captivating glimpse into the artist's unparalleled talent and revolutionary style.

A Roman vacation isn't complete without a trip to Ostia Antica.

Step back in time and explore the remarkably well-preserved ruins of Ostia Antica, Rome's ancient seaport.

The archaeological site offers a quieter and less time-consuming alternative to the crowds of Pompeii a little farther south. Visitors can wander through ancient streets, houses, and Roman theaters in a more peaceful setting than the Roman Forum.

Plus, you can enjoy a seafood lunch overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea after your visit .

On the other hand, the Vatican Museums are overcrowded.

Although the Vatican Museums are undeniably home to some of the world's most renowned art collections, they're almost always swarming with tourists.

The crowds and long queues can detract from your overall experience. In peak season , the Vatican easily sees 20,000 to 30,000 visitors a day.

It's virtually impossible to admire the art as you're shuttled through each gallery until everyone spills into the Sistine Chapel . Even the bathroom lines can be a 30-minute wait.

Unless you are willing to spend a lot of money on an official tour before the museums are open to the public or visit in the offseason , you should consider alternative attractions.

You can get a good view of the Colosseum without going inside.

As iconic as it may be, the Colosseum can be overwhelming, particularly during peak tourist seasons .

Its historical significance is undeniable, but exploring the ancient amphitheater can be a challenge among the swarms of visitors.

Acquiring tickets is also tricky. We often have to time our online purchases perfectly, refreshing the page in 10-minute intervals. Tickets sell out quickly and are sometimes resold by large companies.

Consider alternative viewpoints or guided tours for a more personalized experience. I also like taking in the exterior around 9 a.m. or in the evening when it lights up.

Walking the Appian Way might be a letdown.

The Appian Way is significant in Roman history as the oldest and most important road. But its appeal may be lost on the average tourist.

Nowadays, there are loads of bike and bus tours to the Catacombs along the road — making it crowded — and public transport there is difficult.

I suggest visiting the Park of the Aqueducts instead. It's an easy metro ride from Termini Station and offers a glimpse into what the Roman countryside would've been like.

Everyone wants a photo in front of the Trevi Fountain — and that's the problem.

Although undeniably one of Rome's most famous landmarks , the Trevi Fountain is often teeming with tourists jostling for the perfect selfie.

The sheer volume of visitors can detract from the fountain's beauty and significance, making it challenging to appreciate it in peace.

If you insist on throwing a coin in, go as early in the morning as possible — otherwise, it's a zoo.

I wouldn't wait in line for the Mouth of Truth.

Made famous by its appearance in classic films like "Roman Holiday," the Mouth of Truth may not live up to the hype for many visitors.

According to medieval legend, the stone mask will bite off the hand of any liar who enters its mouth, which has made it popular with tourists.

But the brief photo opportunity doesn't justify the long queues. Plus, it was probably just used as a drain cover in the Temple of Hercules.

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