GeorgiaÕs

FacilityÊGuide

Rome

Services ¥ Accommodations

Area Attractions ¥ Event Venues

Whether you are planning a convention, board meeting, sta� retreat, reunion, wedding or sports tournament, the experienced sta� of the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau will assist you at no cost.

Customized Service

�e Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau has more than 40 years of experience

working with event and meeting planners.

Rome’s central location is the perfect

southeastern destinationapproximate driving mileage

Complimentary services:

GeorgiaÕs Rome

AnnLinda

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Etowah Senior Adult Recreation Center

Mount Berry Square Mall

Rome Senior Citizens Center

Grizzard Center for Cherokee Studies

Cave Spring Community Center

Sara Hightower Regional Library

Community CentersEvent Spaces

America’s Best Value Inn 36 roomsAshwood Inn & Suites 24 guest rooms Best Western Executive Inn 45 guest rooms Claremont House Bed and BreakfastComfort Inn 51 guest roomsComfort Suites 64 guest roomsCountry Hearth Inn 45 roomsCountry Inn & Suites 60 guest roomsDays Inn 105 guest roomsGarden Inn & Suites 19 guest roomsHampton Inn 64 guest rooms

Hawthorn Suites 37 Suites Holiday Inn Express & Suites 81 guest roomsHoward Johnson Express 44 guest roomsJameson Inn 67 guest rooms & suitesKings Inn 25 guest roomsLaQuinta Inn & Suites 48 guest roomsMotel 6 56 guest roomsTumlin House Bed and BreakfastWoodberry Inn & Suites 32 guest roomsWinshape Center 76 Suites

Accommodations

Local flavor

With 785 guest rooms throughout the city, you are sure to �nd the perfect place to put up your feet.

With over 200 locally owned & national chain restaurants, every palette can be pleased. Local samplings include authentic �ai, home-cooking, steak houses, and specialty sushi houses.

Mid-sized

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Georgia Highlands CollegeCapacity: 200 theater; 150 classroom; 150 banquetRooms: 1 multi-purpose

Additional Information: Only available for weekend events; catering kitchen availableWebsite: www.highlands.eduPhone: (706) 295 - 6325

Type: EducationalLocation: Berry College, Ford BuildingsCapacity: 75 theater; 30 classroomRooms: 3 with 2 break-out rooms

Additional Information: On-site catering service; full kitchen availableWebsite: www.berry.edu/alumniPhone: (706) 236 - 2256

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: East RomeCapacity: 130 theater; 92 classroom; 80 banquetRooms: 2 meeting rooms and a board roomPhone: (706) 232 - 0021

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Downtown RomeCapacity: 50 banquet; 15 boardRooms: Banquet room & board roomWebsite: www.hawthorn.comPhone: (706) 378 - 4837

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Downtown RomeCapacity: 100 theater; 60 classroom; 80 banquetRooms: 1 multi-purposePhone: (706) 295 - 0400

Center Stage at Heritage Hall

Berry College Alumni Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Hawthorn Suites

Floyd Room at the Days Inn Rome

Hawthorn Suites is located in a renovated 1890s warehouse with original wood �oors & brick walls, & is Rome’s only upscale hotel property.

�e Berry College Alumni Center is located in the historic Ford Buildings and accommodates a variety of conferences, meetings and events.

EventÊSpaces

AttractionsOak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond RatedBerry College Campus World’s largest - 26,000 acresChieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home National Trail of Tears Certi�ed Historic SiteBetween the Rivers Historic District Magni�cent homes from the mid-1800’sRome Area History MuseumMyrtle Hill Cemetery Burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the U.S.Cave Spring 10 miles southwest of Rome with a picturesque town square, parks and the limestone caveClocktower MuseumRome Area Council for the Arts

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza Tomb of America’s Known Soldier Capitoline Wolf Statue of Romulus and Remus that was an o�cial gift of the Italian Dictator MussoliniRome Braves Class-A minor league a�liate of the Atlanta BravesEubanks Museum Artifacts from around the world include trophy Indian & African animals Coosa Nature PreserveStonebridge Golf Club Ranked 18th Best Golf Course in Georgia, Audubon International Certi�ed CourseRome Little �eatreRome Symphony Orchestra Oldest in the SouthRoman Holiday 48 passenger boat

Type: �eatreLocation: DowntownCapacity: 1,100 theater

�e Rome City Auditorium is seated in the middle of historic downtown Rome. �e auditorium has a large, professional quality stage, dressing rooms, stage lighting and sound systems with a projection screen.

Rome City Auditorium

(706) 236 - 4416

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Jackson HillCapacity: 350 theater; 250 classroom; 300 banquetRooms: 2 meeting rooms; 1 break-out room

Located on historic Jackson Hill, the Rome Civic Center was built during the 1920’s as a public works project. Today, the center is host to many events in Rome with its full service kitchen and separate BBQ house.

Rome Civic Center

(706) 236 - 4416

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Georgia Highlands CollegeCapacity: 300 theater; 200 classroom; 250 banquet

Located on the Floyd campus of Georgia Highlands College, the Lakeview Building can host a variety of events with its catering kitchen and modernized wireless audio/video system. Located six miles from downtown.

Lakeview Building

www.highlands.edu(706) 295 - 6325

Type: �eatre and reception hallLocation: DowntownCapacity: 490 theater; 100 reception; 75 BanquetRooms: �eatre, gallery/vestibule, & reception hall

�e Desoto �eatre has been a landmark of Rome’s historic downtown since 1928. �e Art Deco building has seen many major renovations in recent years. �e stage is suitable for all events, including theatre productions.

Desoto �eatre

www.historicdesototheatrefoundation.org(706) 295 - 7171

Most of Rome’s event spaces are within walking distance of

nightlife, galleries, and historical points of interest.

Type: Retreat & Conference CenterLocation: Berry CollegeCapacity: 180 theater; 80 classroom; 72 banquetRooms: 6 meeting rooms, 74 guest suites

Located in the beautiful mountains of the Berry College campus, Winshape Retreat is home to a full service facility with 74 king rooms. �e facility is available for use September through April.

Winshape Retreat

www.winshaperetreat.org(706) 368 - 6894

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: DowntownCapacity: 400 theater; 400 classroom; 400 banquetRooms: 5 meeting and event rooms

Coosa Country Club, located on an award winning 18 hole golf course, is centered around a beautiful 50,000 sq. foot clubhouse. Full on-site catering is available along with full audio/video equipment.

Coosa Country Club

www.coosacountryclub.org(706) 238 - 8912

Type: BallroomsLocation: DowntownCapacity: 400 reception; 200 banquet per roomRooms: 2 ballrooms

First opened in 1915 as a hotel, Forrest Place is in the heart of downtown Rome. �is memorable landmark has been lovingly restored to it’s original grandeur and includes a full catering kitchen and a parking deck.

Forrest Place Ballrooms

www.forrestplace.net(706) 238 - 2246

JanuaryPolar Bear PaddleM.L. King, Jr. Celebration

AprilRome Braves Baseball (�rough September)Atlanta SteeplechaseConfederate Veterans DayClocktower Classic Handcycle Races Rome International FestivalRiver Days Festival

MayFirst Friday Concert Series (�rough September)British Motor Car ShowUp the Creek Bike RideMemorial Day CelebrationSilver Hills Rodeo

JuneCave Spring Arts FestivalGeorgia Cup Pro Am Cycling

JulySalute to Honor AmericaCave Spring Fourth of July Parade

AugustClocktower Road RaceArmuchee Blue Grass Festival

SeptmberRunning Water Pow WowRome Beer FestivalRome International Film FestivalSouthern Women’s Writers Conference

OctoberCoosa Valley FairHeritage HolidaysHaunted on BroadChiaha Harvest Fair

NovemberFine Wine FestivalChristmas in NovemberVeteran’s Day Celebration

DecemberCandles & Carols of Christmas PastChristmas Candlelight Concert & Processional

AnnualÊEvents

300+ Capacity EventÊSpaces

Local flare

�e Forum Civic Center Complex is located on the banks of the Oostanaula River in the heart of downtown Rome.

�e Forum hosts meetings, conventions of all sizes, receptions, weddings, major concerts, plays, ice shows, basketball tournaments and trade shows.

With easy access to historic downtown, lodging, restaurants, shopping and public transportation, the Forum is the perfect host for a huge variety of events.

�e Forum Civic Center Complexwww.forumevents.org

(800) 858 - 7601

Meeting space for 5-5,000

exhibit space

Space for 108 exhibitor booths

8 meeting rooms totaling

Food & beverage service

Parking deck

Wireless access

Features

TheÊForum

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: DowntownCapacity: 50 reception; 40 loungeRooms: 2 multi-purposeWebsite: www.hairstory.comPhone: (706) 235 - 0072

Type: Special event hallLocation: DowntownCapacity: 200 full facility; 100 Grand RoomRooms: 3 including veranda

Additional Information: Full kitchen and on-site ca-tering availablePhone: (706) 234 - 6636

Type: Banquet with full barLocation: DowntownCapacity: 75 banquet

Additional Information: On-site catering availableWebsite: www.oldhavanacigar.comPhone: (706) 295 - 0546

Type: RestaurantLocation: ArmucheeCapacity: 65 banquetAdditional Information: On-site catering Website: www.bellaromaga.netPhone: (706) 235 - 0911

Type: Banquet HallLocation: North RomeCapacity: 350 theater; 200 classroom; 275 banquetRooms: 2 plus separate bar roomAdditional Information: On-site catering required for facility useWebsite: www.cateringtorome.comPhone: (706) 235 - 6829

Hair Story

Magretta Hall

Old Havana Cigar Co.

Bella Roma

�e Palladium

�e Catering Company at the Palladium provides food for all events held at the location.

Situated just two miles north of Berry College, Bella Roma o�ers a little taste of Italy to the community in Northwest Georgia.

Specialty venuesEventÊSpaces

�e Forum Civic Center Complex is located on the banks of the Oostanaula River in the heart of downtown Rome.

�e Forum hosts meetings, conventions of all sizes, receptions, weddings, major concerts, plays, ice shows, basketball tournaments and trade shows.

With easy access to historic downtown, lodging, restaurants, shopping and public transportation, the Forum is the perfect host for a huge variety of events.

�e Forum Civic Center Complexwww.forumevents.org

(800) 858 - 7601

Meeting space for 5-5,000

exhibit space

Space for 108 exhibitor booths

8 meeting rooms totaling

Food & beverage service

Parking deck

Wireless access

Features

TheÊForum

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: DowntownCapacity: 50 reception; 40 loungeRooms: 2 multi-purposeWebsite: www.hairstory.comPhone: (706) 235 - 0072

Type: Special event hallLocation: DowntownCapacity: 200 full facility; 100 Grand RoomRooms: 3 including veranda

Additional Information: Full kitchen and on-site ca-tering availablePhone: (706) 234 - 6636

Type: Banquet with full barLocation: DowntownCapacity: 75 banquet

Additional Information: On-site catering availableWebsite: www.oldhavanacigar.comPhone: (706) 295 - 0546

Type: RestaurantLocation: ArmucheeCapacity: 65 banquetAdditional Information: On-site catering Website: www.bellaromaga.netPhone: (706) 235 - 0911

Type: Banquet HallLocation: North RomeCapacity: 350 theater; 200 classroom; 275 banquetRooms: 2 plus separate bar roomAdditional Information: On-site catering required for facility useWebsite: www.cateringtorome.comPhone: (706) 235 - 6829

Hair Story

Magretta Hall

Old Havana Cigar Co.

Bella Roma

�e Palladium

�e Catering Company at the Palladium provides food for all events held at the location.

Situated just two miles north of Berry College, Bella Roma o�ers a little taste of Italy to the community in Northwest Georgia.

Specialty venuesEventÊSpaces

Most of Rome’s event spaces are within walking distance of

nightlife, galleries, and historical points of interest.

Type: Retreat & Conference CenterLocation: Berry CollegeCapacity: 180 theater; 80 classroom; 72 banquetRooms: 6 meeting rooms, 74 guest suites

Located in the beautiful mountains of the Berry College campus, Winshape Retreat is home to a full service facility with 74 king rooms. �e facility is available for use September through April.

Winshape Retreat

www.winshaperetreat.org(706) 368 - 6894

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: DowntownCapacity: 400 theater; 400 classroom; 400 banquetRooms: 5 meeting and event rooms

Coosa Country Club, located on an award winning 18 hole golf course, is centered around a beautiful 50,000 sq. foot clubhouse. Full on-site catering is available along with full audio/video equipment.

Coosa Country Club

www.coosacountryclub.org(706) 238 - 8912

Type: BallroomsLocation: DowntownCapacity: 400 reception; 200 banquet per roomRooms: 2 ballrooms

First opened in 1915 as a hotel, Forrest Place is in the heart of downtown Rome. �is memorable landmark has been lovingly restored to it’s original grandeur and includes a full catering kitchen and a parking deck.

Forrest Place Ballrooms

www.forrestplace.net(706) 238 - 2246

JanuaryPolar Bear PaddleM.L. King, Jr. Celebration

AprilRome Braves Baseball (�rough September)Atlanta SteeplechaseConfederate Veterans DayClocktower Classic Handcycle Races Rome International FestivalRiver Days Festival

MayFirst Friday Concert Series (�rough September)British Motor Car ShowUp the Creek Bike RideMemorial Day CelebrationSilver Hills Rodeo

JuneCave Spring Arts FestivalGeorgia Cup Pro Am Cycling

JulySalute to Honor AmericaCave Spring Fourth of July Parade

AugustClocktower Road RaceArmuchee Blue Grass Festival

SeptmberRunning Water Pow WowRome Beer FestivalRome International Film FestivalSouthern Women’s Writers Conference

OctoberCoosa Valley FairHeritage HolidaysHaunted on BroadChiaha Harvest Fair

NovemberFine Wine FestivalChristmas in NovemberVeteran’s Day Celebration

DecemberCandles & Carols of Christmas PastChristmas Candlelight Concert & Processional

AnnualÊEvents

300+ Capacity EventÊSpaces

Local flare

AttractionsOak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum AAA Diamond RatedBerry College Campus World’s largest - 26,000 acresChieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home National Trail of Tears Certi�ed Historic SiteBetween the Rivers Historic District Magni�cent homes from the mid-1800’sRome Area History MuseumMyrtle Hill Cemetery Burial site of Ellen Axson Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, 28th President of the U.S.Cave Spring 10 miles southwest of Rome with a picturesque town square, parks and the limestone caveClocktower MuseumRome Area Council for the Arts

Veteran’s Memorial Plaza Tomb of America’s Known Soldier Capitoline Wolf Statue of Romulus and Remus that was an o�cial gift of the Italian Dictator MussoliniRome Braves Class-A minor league a�liate of the Atlanta BravesEubanks Museum Artifacts from around the world include trophy Indian & African animals Coosa Nature PreserveStonebridge Golf Club Ranked 18th Best Golf Course in Georgia, Audubon International Certi�ed CourseRome Little �eatreRome Symphony Orchestra Oldest in the SouthRoman Holiday 48 passenger boat

Type: �eatreLocation: DowntownCapacity: 1,100 theater

�e Rome City Auditorium is seated in the middle of historic downtown Rome. �e auditorium has a large, professional quality stage, dressing rooms, stage lighting and sound systems with a projection screen.

Rome City Auditorium

(706) 236 - 4416

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Jackson HillCapacity: 350 theater; 250 classroom; 300 banquetRooms: 2 meeting rooms; 1 break-out room

Located on historic Jackson Hill, the Rome Civic Center was built during the 1920’s as a public works project. Today, the center is host to many events in Rome with its full service kitchen and separate BBQ house.

Rome Civic Center

(706) 236 - 4416

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Georgia Highlands CollegeCapacity: 300 theater; 200 classroom; 250 banquet

Located on the Floyd campus of Georgia Highlands College, the Lakeview Building can host a variety of events with its catering kitchen and modernized wireless audio/video system. Located six miles from downtown.

Lakeview Building

www.highlands.edu(706) 295 - 6325

Type: �eatre and reception hallLocation: DowntownCapacity: 490 theater; 100 reception; 75 BanquetRooms: �eatre, gallery/vestibule, & reception hall

�e Desoto �eatre has been a landmark of Rome’s historic downtown since 1928. �e Art Deco building has seen many major renovations in recent years. �e stage is suitable for all events, including theatre productions.

Desoto �eatre

www.historicdesototheatrefoundation.org(706) 295 - 7171

America’s Best Value Inn 36 roomsAshwood Inn & Suites 24 guest rooms Best Western Executive Inn 45 guest rooms Claremont House Bed and BreakfastComfort Inn 51 guest roomsComfort Suites 64 guest roomsCountry Hearth Inn 45 roomsCountry Inn & Suites 60 guest roomsDays Inn 105 guest roomsGarden Inn & Suites 19 guest roomsHampton Inn 64 guest rooms

Hawthorn Suites 37 Suites Holiday Inn Express & Suites 81 guest roomsHoward Johnson Express 44 guest roomsJameson Inn 67 guest rooms & suitesKings Inn 25 guest roomsLaQuinta Inn & Suites 48 guest roomsMotel 6 56 guest roomsTumlin House Bed and BreakfastWoodberry Inn & Suites 32 guest roomsWinshape Center 76 Suites

Accommodations

Local flavor

With 785 guest rooms throughout the city, you are sure to �nd the perfect place to put up your feet.

With over 200 locally owned & national chain restaurants, every palette can be pleased. Local samplings include authentic �ai, home-cooking, steak houses, and specialty sushi houses.

Mid-sized

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Georgia Highlands CollegeCapacity: 200 theater; 150 classroom; 150 banquetRooms: 1 multi-purpose

Additional Information: Only available for weekend events; catering kitchen availableWebsite: www.highlands.eduPhone: (706) 295 - 6325

Type: EducationalLocation: Berry College, Ford BuildingsCapacity: 75 theater; 30 classroomRooms: 3 with 2 break-out rooms

Additional Information: On-site catering service; full kitchen availableWebsite: www.berry.edu/alumniPhone: (706) 236 - 2256

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: East RomeCapacity: 130 theater; 92 classroom; 80 banquetRooms: 2 meeting rooms and a board roomPhone: (706) 232 - 0021

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Downtown RomeCapacity: 50 banquet; 15 boardRooms: Banquet room & board roomWebsite: www.hawthorn.comPhone: (706) 378 - 4837

Type: Multi-purposeLocation: Downtown RomeCapacity: 100 theater; 60 classroom; 80 banquetRooms: 1 multi-purposePhone: (706) 295 - 0400

Center Stage at Heritage Hall

Berry College Alumni Center

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Hawthorn Suites

Floyd Room at the Days Inn Rome

Hawthorn Suites is located in a renovated 1890s warehouse with original wood �oors & brick walls, & is Rome’s only upscale hotel property.

�e Berry College Alumni Center is located in the historic Ford Buildings and accommodates a variety of conferences, meetings and events.

EventÊSpaces

GeorgiaÕs Rome

AnnLinda

Type: Location: Capacity: Rooms:

Additional Information:Website:Phone:

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Additional Information:Website:Phone:

Type: Limited Location: Capacity: Rooms:

Additional Information:Phone:

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Etowah Senior Adult Recreation Center

Mount Berry Square Mall

Rome Senior Citizens Center

Grizzard Center for Cherokee Studies

Cave Spring Community Center

Sara Hightower Regional Library

Community CentersEvent Spaces

GeorgiaÕs

FacilityÊGuide

Rome

Services ¥ Accommodations

Area Attractions ¥ Event Venues

Whether you are planning a convention, board meeting, sta� retreat, reunion, wedding or sports tournament, the experienced sta� of the Greater Rome Convention and Visitors Bureau will assist you at no cost.

Customized Service

�e Greater Rome Convention & Visitors Bureau has more than 40 years of experience

working with event and meeting planners.

Rome’s central location is the perfect

southeastern destinationapproximate driving mileage

Complimentary services: