Are you interested in exploring Cobb County? We are ready to meet you where you are. Whether you want to take a solo hike, grab a bite with a few friends at a local restaurant, or watch baseball with other fans at The Battery Atlanta, Cobb is a safe destination that has a little something for everyone.
No matter what your comfort level is, we continue to encourage visitors and residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) including staying home if they are sick, washing their hands frequently, and wearing a mask when they are around others. The safety of our visitors is our highest priority and we always want you to have the resources you need to make informed travel decisions when it comes to COVID-19 (or Coronavirus).
Note: Residents and visitors to Georgia are strongly encouraged to wear masks.
COBB IS ATLANTA’S SWEET SPOT
Cobb County, GA is nestled into North Atlanta and extends further northward to include charming cities, lakes, mountains and miles of trails. Go from hiking and history in the morning, to arts and entertainment in the afternoon, to MLB baseball in the evening. Dine at unique and renowned restaurants, imbibe at craft beverage makers or kick back at a favorite watering hole. The best place to stay and play in Atlanta.
AT THE PERFECT SPOT
World-class hotels, charming inns, convenient B&Bs and full-amenity campgrounds await.
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FOODIE PARADISE
See our latest updates for food lovers: local faves, standout chefs, seasonal treats, and more.
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SHOPPING SECRETS
From shopping malls to charming boutiques, you can find it here. Cobb is where Atlanta shops.
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SO MUCH TO DO
History museums, river rafting, Six Flags, bike trails, Major League Baseball? Yep, all the above.
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ATLANTA’S SWEET SPOT FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS
From high-tech light shows to traditional holiday decor, a visit to these 12 Cobb County light displays will make 2021 the sweetest holiday season yet! > read more
SWEET SANTA SIGHTINGS
Santa Claus is coming to Cobb County! Check out all of the best spots north of Atlanta to meet and greet with the man in the big red suit! > read more
OUR COBB FOODIE CRITIC’S FAVORITE SPOTS FOR HOLIDAY FLAVORS
The best part of the holidays may just be the food! From sweet streusel-covered pies
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HOLIDAYS IN COBB GETAWAY GIVEAWAY
With Christmas light displays, Santa sightings, and events such as Winter Wonderland on the Marietta
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We are shining a spotLIGHT💡 on the residential holiday light displays located throughout Cobb! Today we are featuring those listed on our blog that have a Marietta address. > travelcobb.org/atlantas-sweet-spot-for-holiday-lights/
1. Christmas on Bolingbrook Drive -The McGraw's decoration inspiration began in 2014 while driving down Maple Avenue in Marietta (see below). They decided to imitate the popular globe design in their own yard, using more than 30,000 Christmas lights. Experience this display until the new year.
4151 Bolingbrook Drive, Marietta, GA
2. Looking for a unique light display? You will find it on Maple Avenue and the surrounding area near Marietta Square where spheres of lighted Christmas balls are artistically and strategically placed high above the streets. Every year, the number of participants grows, with more than 70 families hanging these special lights in the trees surrounding their homes.
Thank you to everyone who attended our Annual Meeting & Mixer on November 16 at The Brickyard Marietta.
Each year, we host this event to recognize the accomplishments of the organization and the hospitality community. The program included the presentation of the Spot-On Awards, the election of the slate of officers for 2022, and the launch of the third phase of Cobb’s Travel & Tourism’s reopening campaign, ‘BEyond Ready’.
Congratulations again to our winners!
•Attraction Partner of the Year – The Strand Marietta
•Cobb Sports Alliance Event of the Year – Perfect Game USA
•Event of the Year – North Georgia State Fair
•Hospitality Hero – Dale Kaetzel, Six Flags Over Georgia & Hurricane Harbor
•Hotel Partner of the Year – Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center
•Restaurant Partner of the Year – Copeland's of New Orleans - Atlanta
We are shining a spotLIGHT💡 on the residential holiday light displays located throughout Cobb! Today we are featuring those listed on our blog that have a City of Kennesaw Government address. > travelcobb.org/atlantas-sweet-spot-for-holiday-lights/
1. Calumet West Christmas House will be on display until December 31, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Come see West Cobb’s tallest Christmas tree, a gingerbread house, the biggest chicken west of The Big Chicken, and new this year- a real sand beach complete with a 13-foot working light house! Visitors are asked to make a $10 per car donation to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta either by placing money into the collection box in front of the house, or online at www.choa.org/cwlights.
1010 Token Way, Kennesaw, GA
2. Lights of Joy, a contestant in the ABC’s Great Light Fight, has over 140 trees dripping with lights (one tree has over 23,000 lights in it)! The house and many sections of the yard display are synchronized to music on 99.1 FM. Visitors are encouraged to park across the street at the Influencers Church and walk to see the lights.
1510 Ben King Road NW, Kennesaw, GA
3. Riley's Rockin' Christmas is a residential light display operating on a varied schedule through January 1. Experience more than 60,000 LED lights synchronized to more than 50 minutes of holiday music including songs from Frozen, Polar Express, and many other holiday movie favorites. Listen to the music from the warmth of your car by tuning in to 101.3 FM on your radio.
2008 Palladium Drive NW, Kennesaw, GA
Santa is setting up shop every Friday-Sunday at The Battery (at the corner of Power Alley and Battery Avenue). Families are invited to bring their handwritten letters to Santa to his official Atlanta outpost!
Additionally, Truist will be providing activities for the whole family, celebrating multiple holidays taking place this time of year. Come take a photo in our winter wonderland, hit a snowball out of the park, send a holiday message to a community group in need, and grab some treats to share.
Dates + Times:
Friday through Sunday, Nov. 26-Dec. 19
Every Friday, 4-8 p.m.
Every Saturday and Sunday, noon-6 p.m.
Monday through Thursday Dec. 20-24
Noon-6 p.m.
* Please note that masks are required inside the Community Corner.
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Santa’s Post Office presented by Truist - BatteryATL
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The Battery Atlanta is pleased to announce the return of Santa’s Post Office, presented by Truist. From Friday, November 26 to Thursday, December 24, Santa will continue the time-honored tradition o...
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Did you attended our Annual Meeting & Mixer in November? We celebrated the accomplishments Cobb's hospitality community with the presentation of the Spot-On Awards & the launch of the 3rd phase of our reopening campaign, ‘BEyond Ready’. Congrats winners!
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We are shining a spotLIGHT💡 on the residential holiday light displays located throughout Cobb! Check out the Calumet West Christmas House, Lights of Joy, or Riley's Rockin' Christmas- all located in @cityofkennesaw. Learn more 👇 #HolidaysInCobb
Santa is setting up shop every Fri-Sun at @BatteryATL (at the corner of Power Alley and Battery Avenue). Bring your handwritten letter to give to Santa in person! There will also be hands-on activities celebrating the holiday season. #HolidaysInCobb
Santa’s Post Office presented by Truist - BatteryATL
The Battery Atlanta is pleased to announce the return of Santa’s Post Office, presented by Truist. From Frida...
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http://www.holidaysincobb.com has the #holidaydeals you have been looking for! Take advantage of sweet deals like 20% off gift cards to The Escape Game, 10-20% off tickets to "The Nutcracker," and BOGO admission to the Gone With The Wind Museum! #HolidaysInCobb #CobbCounty
#HolidaysInCobb is home to 2 professional performances of #TheNutcracker. The @GeorgiaBallet will perform through December 5 at Jennie T. Anderson Theatre. @AtlantaBallet will be at the @cobbenergypac Dec 4-29. Don't miss this time-honored tradition!
📷: The Georgia Ballet
