I went here at a child for a field trip with school and now that I am grown, I come home to Ga for a visit and I took him there. He love it and love that he could climb the stair and see forever as he put it. We walked the nature trail and all. I don't remember the mounds having that many steps as a child lol. If you go to Cartersville, Ga you have to go here and see the Mounds.
The location is out of the City, near a small southern town. The Park Rangers were very well versed in the historic info. The tour guide was great in explaining the Panoramic board they have to show what the town looked at in its prime. You can walk the site and feel the peace that surrounds this area. I learned a lot and will follow up at home on my area to find out this information is available . This is what a good presentation does. Enjoy!
Spent a couple of hours here with my daughter on a Saturday afternoon. The cost is $6.00 for the museum and to tour the mounds. The museum has a lot of artifacts and details about the Indians that resided here. There are three mounds that you can climb to the top of and look around. One of the mounds has been excavated, but was rebuilt to its' previous specifications. There is also a great hiking trail around the perimeter of the site that winds along the river. We took a few minutes to sit on the swing and watch the river and that was the best part of the day!
We loved this park! The mounds are very interesting and the museum is great. It was a long hike to the top, but the views are great. We walked along the river and saw the fish trap. I would highly recommend this park.
The Etowah Indian Mounds are interesting and worth enjoying for an hour or two. For $6 you can take a self-guided tour, which lets you climb 3 of the tall mounds where ancient burial rituals were held (buildings were erected for the chief/priest too). The 360 degree view is great from the top. There are a lot of insects and not a lot of man-made comforts so plan accordingly. Just beyond the mounds is a river with a fish trap that the Native Americans built. The temperature is cooler by the water and there are benches to relax on. There is a small museum full of artifacts from when they excavated the site, and a 15-minute educational film.
These are indian mounds from when the Indians were inhabitating this area. Also they have a fish trap, as well as a museum Very educational
The beauty and the quietness offer the right balance to reflect on what life must have been like to these mound diggers/dwellers. Barbaric? No more than what civilization is today when you really think about it. The museum offers a few insights, and staffed by friendly people. No need to rush over the grounds. You can stay 30 minutes or three hours. Soak in the peace by the river. Enjoy the views from the top of the mounds.
The mounds are fascinating and the museum has some really great artifacts. The surrounding area is beautiful and there are places to have lunch. A great trip for an afternoon adventure.
Please note that the Hours are Wednesday through Saturday- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Didn't realize Indians lived on mounds, believed they lived in tee-pees. Thanks TV ! Enjoyed visiting this site and the guide at the desk was very informative.