Guidebook for Kennesaw

Krista & Scott
Krista & Scott
Guidebook for Kennesaw

Food Scene

Fine dining close to home. Great bar area with piano & fireplace. They often have 1/2 price appetizers in the bar area 4-6 Tu-F. A la carte Sunday Brunch.
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Caper's Restaurant and Bar
1635 Old 41 Hwy NW
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Fine dining close to home. Great bar area with piano & fireplace. They often have 1/2 price appetizers in the bar area 4-6 Tu-F. A la carte Sunday Brunch.
Their coffee beans are roasted in-house, teas, pastries and local art. A great local scene. Free Wi-Fi
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Cool Beans Coffee Roasters
31 Mill St
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Their coffee beans are roasted in-house, teas, pastries and local art. A great local scene. Free Wi-Fi
A great place for brunch, lunch and coffee.
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Sugar Cakes Patisserie & Bistro
101 N Park Square
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A great place for brunch, lunch and coffee.
Organic smoothies, free Wi-Fi, MASSAGE and Yoga also offered here.
UpDog Smoothies & Juices
107 Church St
Organic smoothies, free Wi-Fi, MASSAGE and Yoga also offered here.
Less than 1 mile from our home, a 3 min drive or 18min walk, for morning coffee or breakfast if you'd like.
Dunkin'
4100 Jiles Rd
Less than 1 mile from our home, a 3 min drive or 18min walk, for morning coffee or breakfast if you'd like.
Less than 1 mile, 3 min drive, 18 min walk from our home. Tavern atmosphere, Irish-American fare such as Shepherd's pie.
Keegan's Public House
1625 Ridenour Boulevard
Less than 1 mile, 3 min drive, 18 min walk from our home. Tavern atmosphere, Irish-American fare such as Shepherd's pie.
One of the oldest businesses on Historic Marietta Square. Elevated tavern fare, dark-wood pub with a more formal, candlelit dining room upstairs. 4miles from our home.
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Shillings On The Square
19 N Park Square
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One of the oldest businesses on Historic Marietta Square. Elevated tavern fare, dark-wood pub with a more formal, candlelit dining room upstairs. 4miles from our home.
Located on Historic Mtta Sq, upbeat pizzeria with NY & Sicilian pies, wings, beer, local art, outdoor seating and they have a great greek salad.
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Marietta Pizza Co.
3901 Mary Eliza Trace NW
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Located on Historic Mtta Sq, upbeat pizzeria with NY & Sicilian pies, wings, beer, local art, outdoor seating and they have a great greek salad.
Located just south of us between our home and Kennestone Hospital and Mtta. Sq. (3.1miles). They also have a drive through and are literally right next door to the hospital and close to I-75.
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Starbucks
1721 Powder Springs Rd SW
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Located just south of us between our home and Kennestone Hospital and Mtta. Sq. (3.1miles). They also have a drive through and are literally right next door to the hospital and close to I-75.
Located across the street from the Hospital. They have soups, salads, sandwiches, elaborate cakes, burgers & savory fare in a bright counter service cafe.
CANVAS café & bakery
724 Cherokee St NE
Located across the street from the Hospital. They have soups, salads, sandwiches, elaborate cakes, burgers & savory fare in a bright counter service cafe.
Close by - Italian chain eatery nearby and not bad. They also have a nice bar area. The wait can sometimes be an issue.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill
2999 Cumberland Blvd SE
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Close by - Italian chain eatery nearby and not bad. They also have a nice bar area. The wait can sometimes be an issue.
Close by - Decent, quick and healthy-ish fast Mexican food close by.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
718 Ponce De Leon Ave NE
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Close by - Decent, quick and healthy-ish fast Mexican food close by.
If you're interested in Aussie fare this is the place to go. Started by 2 men from the outback country town of Boort. They have been lifelong friends, born 3 weeks apart in the same hospital.
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Australian Bakery Cafe
48 S Park Square NE
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If you're interested in Aussie fare this is the place to go. Started by 2 men from the outback country town of Boort. They have been lifelong friends, born 3 weeks apart in the same hospital.
Close by - Looking for a good salad bar + more...they also have a soup, pasta, fruit, pasta & dessert bar.
Sweet Tomatoes
1125 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
Close by - Looking for a good salad bar + more...they also have a soup, pasta, fruit, pasta & dessert bar.
Close by - Deli chain featuring piled-high sandwiches, salad bar, soups & health conscious fare.
Jason's Deli
945 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
Close by - Deli chain featuring piled-high sandwiches, salad bar, soups & health conscious fare.
Casual cafe dishing up classic Southern favorites & sandwiches in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere. They also have an outdoor patio. Sometimes there is live music outside.
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West Cobb Diner
3451 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
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Casual cafe dishing up classic Southern favorites & sandwiches in a low-key, relaxed atmosphere. They also have an outdoor patio. Sometimes there is live music outside.
Authentic plant based fusion cuisine. Whether you're a vegan or a meat lover we think you'll enjoy this place.
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Herban Fix
565 Peachtree St NE
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Authentic plant based fusion cuisine. Whether you're a vegan or a meat lover we think you'll enjoy this place.
With a wide, healthy selection of vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free options they offer something for everyone.
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True Food Kitchen
3393 Peachtree Rd NE
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With a wide, healthy selection of vegan, vegetarian, or gluten free options they offer something for everyone.
A fun and flavorful Bubble Tea Bar and eclectic gift shop where you can browse, linger, sip and shop. Mother and daughter owned. Support small business.
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The Vineyard Gift Shop
21 W Park Square
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A fun and flavorful Bubble Tea Bar and eclectic gift shop where you can browse, linger, sip and shop. Mother and daughter owned. Support small business.
Brunch/Lunch - Featuring cage free eggs, fresh fruits & veggies. Locally sourced produce. Free newspapers & wifi. Your own pot of coffee. Started in 1983 out of Pacific Grove CA.
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First Watch
3815 Cherokee St NW
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Brunch/Lunch - Featuring cage free eggs, fresh fruits & veggies. Locally sourced produce. Free newspapers & wifi. Your own pot of coffee. Started in 1983 out of Pacific Grove CA.
If you like bundt cakes this is the place!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
1985 Cobb Pkwy NW
If you like bundt cakes this is the place!

Essentials

Publix Super Market at Barrett Parkway
1635 Old 41 Hwy NW
Closest grocery
Natural Foods Co-op Market-Serving our community since 1976. Very knowledgeable staff. Cafe Life is Organic • Vegan, Raw & Gluten Free Friendly. Highly recommend!
Life Grocery
1453 Roswell Rd
Natural Foods Co-op Market-Serving our community since 1976. Very knowledgeable staff. Cafe Life is Organic • Vegan, Raw & Gluten Free Friendly. Highly recommend!
Marked "Harry's" on the front - Owned by Whole Foods. Here you'll find lots of organic and natural foods.
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Whole Foods Market
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Marked "Harry's" on the front - Owned by Whole Foods. Here you'll find lots of organic and natural foods.

Sightseeing

Preserved site of 1864 Civil War battle steps from our front door. 21 Miles of great Run/Walk/Hiking.
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Kennesaw Mountainin kansallispuisto
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr
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Preserved site of 1864 Civil War battle steps from our front door. 21 Miles of great Run/Walk/Hiking.
A great tour. Tour guides tell stories based on documented sightings, history and first hand experiences. Highly recommend.
Ghosts of Marietta
80 North Marietta Pkwy NW
A great tour. Tour guides tell stories based on documented sightings, history and first hand experiences. Highly recommend.
A collector's garden with over 3,000 species of plants. 3.8 miles, 11 min drive from our home. If you like gardens it's worth a visit while you're here.
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Smith-Gilbert Gardens
2382 Pine Mountain Rd
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A collector's garden with over 3,000 species of plants. 3.8 miles, 11 min drive from our home. If you like gardens it's worth a visit while you're here.
The only Metropolitan-Atlanta fine arts museum focused on American Art. It is also a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through art.
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Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
30 Atlanta St SE
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The only Metropolitan-Atlanta fine arts museum focused on American Art. It is also a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through art.
This is located on the Silver Comet Trail. 13.7miles/24m drive from our home. The trail is 61.5 miles long beginning in Smyrna and ending at the GA/AL State line. Enjoy a great day of cycling.
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Comet Trail Cycles
4342 Floyd Rd SW
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This is located on the Silver Comet Trail. 13.7miles/24m drive from our home. The trail is 61.5 miles long beginning in Smyrna and ending at the GA/AL State line. Enjoy a great day of cycling.
2.9 miles, 10 min from our home. Smithsonian affiliate w/ hands-on permanent and traveling exhibits on the Civil War-era railroad.
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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
2829 Cherokee St NW
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2.9 miles, 10 min from our home. Smithsonian affiliate w/ hands-on permanent and traveling exhibits on the Civil War-era railroad.
Largest Bird Sanctuary of it's kind in the world. Over 1500 rescued parrots. Some are adoptable, some are permanent. GA licensed animal shelter and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Harlem GA.
Feathered Friends Forever
612 Byrd Rd
Largest Bird Sanctuary of it's kind in the world. Over 1500 rescued parrots. Some are adoptable, some are permanent. GA licensed animal shelter and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Harlem GA.
Georgia's version of Stonehenge. A granite monument with 10 guidelines inscribed in 12 different languages, erected in 1980
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Georgia Guidestones
1031 Guidestone Rd NW
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Georgia's version of Stonehenge. A granite monument with 10 guidelines inscribed in 12 different languages, erected in 1980
Follows the legacy of Drepung Loseling Monastery, India, with the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, they are dedicated to the study and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Drepung Loseling Monastery
1781 Dresden Dr
Follows the legacy of Drepung Loseling Monastery, India, with the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, they are dedicated to the study and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist tradition.
Created over a thousand years ago and less than 10% of them have yet to be explored. A beautiful area and drive.
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Etowah Indian Mounds State Park
813 Indian Mound Rd SE
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Created over a thousand years ago and less than 10% of them have yet to be explored. A beautiful area and drive.
9.4 miles from our home you'll find 17 miles and growing of mountain bike trails here. They host many XTERRA races here.
Allatoona Creek Park
5690 Old Stilesboro Rd NW
9.4 miles from our home you'll find 17 miles and growing of mountain bike trails here. They host many XTERRA races here.
New since Spring 2014 and on track to be the World's Largest and most unique destination for travel sports located on 1300+ acres and only 14.2 miles north of our home. And they have zip lines.
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LakePoint Sports
261 Stars Way
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New since Spring 2014 and on track to be the World's Largest and most unique destination for travel sports located on 1300+ acres and only 14.2 miles north of our home. And they have zip lines.
Completed 2007 after 17mo of construction time, 1.3 million volunteer hrs. More than 34,000 individual pieces were hand carved in India, shipped to the US & assembled like a giant 3-D puzzle.
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BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir
460 Rockbridge Rd NW
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Completed 2007 after 17mo of construction time, 1.3 million volunteer hrs. More than 34,000 individual pieces were hand carved in India, shipped to the US & assembled like a giant 3-D puzzle.

Shopping

Regional indoor shopping mall. The big stores here are Macy's, Sears and Belk.
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Town Center Mall station
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Regional indoor shopping mall. The big stores here are Macy's, Sears and Belk.
This is an awesome shoe store! They have a great selection of healthy, comfortable shoes. It is very unique and you won't find another shoe store like it around this area.
Abbadabba's Cool Shoes Kennesaw
2615 George Busbee Pkwy NW
This is an awesome shoe store! They have a great selection of healthy, comfortable shoes. It is very unique and you won't find another shoe store like it around this area.
One of the best costume, theatrical makeup, magic tricks and pranks store since 1978. A really fun place to visit. There is also a dance wear shop in the back.
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Eddie's Trick Shop
70 S Park Square NE
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One of the best costume, theatrical makeup, magic tricks and pranks store since 1978. A really fun place to visit. There is also a dance wear shop in the back.
NEW Location as of Feb. 2015: 2405 Canton Rd. Marietta. An eclectic boutique with unique finds and costumes. Mother and daughter owned. Mention Krista referred you and you may receive a discount.
Fit For A Queen Antiques And Vintage Gallery
2405 Canton Rd
NEW Location as of Feb. 2015: 2405 Canton Rd. Marietta. An eclectic boutique with unique finds and costumes. Mother and daughter owned. Mention Krista referred you and you may receive a discount.
This place is unlike any other Herb Shop, offering the highest quality products containing the most natural and organic ingredients. Owner is a Naturopath in business here 12+ years.
The Herb Shop by the Square
44 Mill St
This place is unlike any other Herb Shop, offering the highest quality products containing the most natural and organic ingredients. Owner is a Naturopath in business here 12+ years.
The largest chain of residential lighting showrooms in the Southeastern US. Family owned with south GA roots.
Progressive Lighting
1100 Cobb Pl Dr
The largest chain of residential lighting showrooms in the Southeastern US. Family owned with south GA roots.
Opened in November 2016. Great selection of camping gear, sports clothing, cycling, climbing equipment etc. Just a great all around outdoor store.
Academy Sports + Outdoors
1580 Crater Lake Dr
Opened in November 2016. Great selection of camping gear, sports clothing, cycling, climbing equipment etc. Just a great all around outdoor store.

Arts & Culture

Great shopping, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Antique Shopping. Local Farmer's Market Sat's, Jan-Dec 9-12, Sun's May-Oct 12-3. GPS 65 Church St. Marietta 30060. FREE Parking Sa&Su, 2Hrs weekdays
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Marietta-aukio
99 S Park Square NE
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Great shopping, Restaurants, Art Galleries, Antique Shopping. Local Farmer's Market Sat's, Jan-Dec 9-12, Sun's May-Oct 12-3. GPS 65 Church St. Marietta 30060. FREE Parking Sa&Su, 2Hrs weekdays
Great local spot for concerts, musicals, theatrical productions & classic films. Upstairs is the new (Nov2014) Lumier Lounge & Piano Bar featuring creative craft cocktails & live music.
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Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
117 N Park Square
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Great local spot for concerts, musicals, theatrical productions & classic films. Upstairs is the new (Nov2014) Lumier Lounge & Piano Bar featuring creative craft cocktails & live music.

Everything Else

The closest hospital to our home. A not for profit recognized as a national leader in comprehensive care and close by.
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WellStar Kennestone Hospital
677 Church St
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The closest hospital to our home. A not for profit recognized as a national leader in comprehensive care and close by.
This the largest hot yoga room in the Southeast! 26 postures, 90 minutes in 105 degree studio. Get ready to sweat.
Bikram Yoga Marietta
80 Powers Ferry Rd
This the largest hot yoga room in the Southeast! 26 postures, 90 minutes in 105 degree studio. Get ready to sweat.
1st Class Free. Vinyasa based yoga studio offering a variety of yoga & pilates classes. 2 yoga rooms, one of which is heated 95 degrees. Also located inside MASSAGE, organic smoothies and free Wi-fi.
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be yoga
107 Church St
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1st Class Free. Vinyasa based yoga studio offering a variety of yoga & pilates classes. 2 yoga rooms, one of which is heated 95 degrees. Also located inside MASSAGE, organic smoothies and free Wi-fi.
Gym 1.4 miles, 4 min drive, 13 min bike ride or 29 min walk from our home. Racquetball and basketball courts, pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise equipment, group fitness classes.
LA Fitness
1185 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW
Gym 1.4 miles, 4 min drive, 13 min bike ride or 29 min walk from our home. Racquetball and basketball courts, pool, sauna, whirlpool, exercise equipment, group fitness classes.
Beautiful park located in the northwestern part of the state, on the northwestern edge of metro Atlanta, in southeastern Bartow County near Cartersville at Lake Allatoona
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Red Top Mountainin osavaltion puisto
50 Lodge Rd SE
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Beautiful park located in the northwestern part of the state, on the northwestern edge of metro Atlanta, in southeastern Bartow County near Cartersville at Lake Allatoona
GA's 1st full-size cable wakeboard park. No experience necessary, No reservation required. Safer and cost less than having a boat. :)
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Terminus Wake Park
171 LakePoint Pkwy
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GA's 1st full-size cable wakeboard park. No experience necessary, No reservation required. Safer and cost less than having a boat. :)
Jeju Sauna is over 35,000 sq.feet, gender-segregated traditional Korean public bathhouse, with hot tubs, body scrubs,Korean traditional kiln saunas. Open 24/7 + Holidays.
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Jeju Sauna
3555 Gwinnett Pl Dr NW
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Jeju Sauna is over 35,000 sq.feet, gender-segregated traditional Korean public bathhouse, with hot tubs, body scrubs,Korean traditional kiln saunas. Open 24/7 + Holidays.
8.5miles-Public beach, white sand, roped off area for swimming, NO lifeguard, boating, fishing, restrooms, rental facilities, volleyball, playgrounds, picnic areas. Free parking M-F, $10 Sa&Su
Acworth City Beach House
4425 Beach St
8.5miles-Public beach, white sand, roped off area for swimming, NO lifeguard, boating, fishing, restrooms, rental facilities, volleyball, playgrounds, picnic areas. Free parking M-F, $10 Sa&Su
Run/Walk/Hike this 5.8 mile loop over gently rolling terrain. You'll pass through beautiful, grassy meadows, over a creek, by a grove of bamboo, wildflowers, and through former Civil War battlefields.
Cheatham Hill Trail
Cheatham Hill Trail
Run/Walk/Hike this 5.8 mile loop over gently rolling terrain. You'll pass through beautiful, grassy meadows, over a creek, by a grove of bamboo, wildflowers, and through former Civil War battlefields.
An easy 3.5 miler loop on this combination of the park's 24 Gun & Environmental trails. Explore the Mt's lower rolling elevations, crossing creeks and passing around boulders in the shady forest.
Environmental Trail
Environmental Trail
An easy 3.5 miler loop on this combination of the park's 24 Gun & Environmental trails. Explore the Mt's lower rolling elevations, crossing creeks and passing around boulders in the shady forest.
5 Basic Principals of Beliefs: 1 God is good &active in everything, 2 God’s Divinity is expressed in everyone, 3 We create our reality, 4 We connect through prayer and meditation 5 Love is action
Unity North Atlanta
4255 Sandy Plains Rd
5 Basic Principals of Beliefs: 1 God is good &active in everything, 2 God’s Divinity is expressed in everyone, 3 We create our reality, 4 We connect through prayer and meditation 5 Love is action
Unity is a worldwide organization with an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and in all life.
Unity Of Kennesaw Church
600 Chastain Rd NW
Unity is a worldwide organization with an extremely positive approach to life, seeking to accept the good in people and in all life.
GA's premiere Fashion Fabrics at reasonable prices. for clothing. They do not have upholstery weight tapestries, They don’t carry craft supplies.
Gail K Fabrics Inc
2216 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE
GA's premiere Fashion Fabrics at reasonable prices. for clothing. They do not have upholstery weight tapestries, They don’t carry craft supplies.
Zen finds no conflict with science, or the adherents of religious doctrines and practices. Their Newcomers Session is recommended but not required.
Atlanta Soto Zen Center
1167 Zonolite Pl NE
Zen finds no conflict with science, or the adherents of religious doctrines and practices. Their Newcomers Session is recommended but not required.

Entertainment & Activities

Climbing Gym. They offer climbing & fitness classes.
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Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center
3701 Presidential Pkwy
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Climbing Gym. They offer climbing & fitness classes.