Located in the north of Fulton county in the US state of Georgia, Roswell is one of America’s most beautiful and picturesque towns. Tourists flock here from all over the US as well as from abroad to experience nature and a piece of the good life; and depending on the time of the year, to take in one of the many festivals held in Roswell.
Visitors to Roswell are varied, ranging from outdoor enthusiasts to those who want to experience a great American entertainment location. For the nature buffs, there are more than 16 miles of trails and tracks that lead you through most of the city and the surrounding city parks; intertwined in the trails are the key historical buildings and monuments.
For the historians that visit Roswell, a fun-filled holiday awaits. With former US presidents once living here as well as the long and distinguished history that the town holds, it is not surprising that there are so many historic buildings to visit. From vintage homes and numerous museums, to churches and monuments – Roswell offers visitors more interesting history than the average US town.
Roswell attractions
Barrington Hall: once home to the son of the founder of Roswell, a man named Barrington King, this building is an excellent architectural example that has retained its entire splendor.
Smith Plantation (1845): still furnished with period furniture, this plantation is one of the best examples of this era that can be found anywhere in the US.
Teaching Museum: this museum chronicles the most important historical aspects of the US and Roswell in particular, including, US presidents, women in the White House, WWII and much more.
Roswell trail system and river walk: with over 16 miles of trails to enjoy around the city and intertwined with a river walk, visitors will be able to enjoy all aspects of life in Roswell by foot.
Roswell ghost tours: an easy one-mile walk takes in humble mill workers’ apartments as well as Grand Creek revival mansions, all of which are said to be haunted.
Bulloch Hall: was the pre-war home of President Theodore Roosevelt’s mother and those with a special interest in American presidential history will find a trip here fascinating.