Why Choose To Live In Kennesaw GA?

Kennesaw GA is located in the center of Cobb County, approximately 20 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta and minutes from I-75 -- providing easy access to shopping and entertainment in the Town Center area. It is community with a splendid history, a thriving business center, and an exceptional quality of life. Residents have access to excellent educational resources such as Kennesaw State University. There are numerous high quality, affordable, and well-maintained neighborhoods. Downtown Kennesaw offers all kinds of specialty shops and restaurants, and is a popular gathering place for a various family-oriented activities throughout the year.

You’ll feel like you have gone back in time when you visit the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History. There are three permanent collections and a membership in the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations Program. The Southern Museum offers a wide array of exhibits, including a quick look into the daily lives of soldiers during the Civil War; a replica of a turn-of-the-century locomotive factory; and an exciting portrayal of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. There are lots of interactive and hands-on activities at The Southern Museum’s Jolley Education Center. Included are a telegraph station, a locomotive cab simulator (where children have the opportunity to "drive" a train), and a genuine replica of downtown Kennesaw in the 1800s.

Swift-Cantrell Park is a central gathering place for Kennesaw area residents. This is the City of Kennesaw's largest community park spreading over 42 acres. It features two enormous, modern playgrounds, an off-leash dog park, a skate spot, one-and-a-half miles of lighted, asphalt trails, picnic pavilions and shelters, a plaza area with park bench seating and free Wi-Fi service. Future plans for the park include a recreation center/gymnasium, aquatic center and a skate park.

Since opening in 2004, the 26,000-square-foot Ben Robertson Community Center has played host to a large number of events, including weddings, receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, and small business meetings. Plan your next event at this community center. At the Smith-Gilbert Gardens, visitors will enjoy a restored plantation home, over 3,000 plant species, and 30 contemporary sculptures created by nationally known artists, as well as beautiful trees and shrubs. Enjoy the wildlife, peace and serenity of 13 acres of natural woodland.

Plan to attend the Big Shanty Festival, one of the largest arts and craft shows in North Georgia. The festival takes place in the spring. The event features hundreds of crafters, artisans and vendors, in addition to live entertainment, children's activities and plenty of festival food. In the summer you can enjoy a night of music under the stars during the City of Kennesaw's Summer Concert Series. Don’t forget to stop by the Kennesaw Farmers Market, where local farmers sell fresh produce and other locally produced items.

The City of Kennesaw's distinctive event, Folk Tales of the Rails, takes place in the fall. Kids of all ages will take pleasure in the storytelling, folklore, crafts, music, poetry and lots of entertainment. And in the winter, Santa's arrival takes place with a parade down Main Street. There are all kinds of festive holiday characters, marching bands, trendy floats, and live reindeer leading up to the arrival of the jolly old elf himself, Santa Claus.

Just minutes from downtown Kennesaw GA, the 2,888-acre Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, with over 17 miles of trails is a popular destination for Civil War history buffs, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The City will soon break ground on a new railroad-pedestrian underpass that will provide safe passage for visitors and residents between the Southern Museum and downtown commercial district.

Many Georgians choose to live in Kennesaw GA for its history and festivity. Let an experienced Kennesaw GA real estate agent show you why this is the place to be and contact Vicki Henderson today!