Country Inn Hotel near Prater's Mill and Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our Dalton hotel offers the closest accommodations to the NW GA Trade and Convention Center and is located just two miles from historic downtown Dalton. The Country Inn & Suites in Dalton, GA is right off I-75, 35 miles from Lovell Field Airport in Chattanooga, TN (CHA) and just east of the Chattahoochee National Forest. Guests of this hotel in the "Carpet Capital of the World," can tour certain carpet mills, visit local historic sites or shop at the nearby Tanger Outlets. Guests of our hotel near Prater's Mill can also explore the sites and sounds of nearby Chattanooga, including the Creative Discovery Museum, TN Aquarium and IMAX® Theatre or Ruby Falls/Rock City.
Our hotel recommends the following attractions in Dalton and Chattanooga:
Carpet Universe Mills (4.6 miles from hotel) One of the few carpet mills in the "Carpet Capital of the World" that will give tours to groups small and large. Plus, you'll get some great prices on high-quality carpets. (800) 433-0074
Chattahoochee National Forest (2 miles from hotel) The Pinhoti Trail of the forest goes right by the hotel to the west. Visitors can enjoy hiking, rafting, kayaking and fishing in this national forest. (770) 297-3000/(706) 695-6737
Chickamauga National Military Park (28.6 miles from hotel) Located not far from our hotel, the 5,200-acre Chickamauga Battlefield, scene of the last major Confederate victory of the Civil War, contains numerous monuments, historical tablets, wayside exhibits and trails. (706) 866-9241
Chief Vann House Historic Site (12.3 miles from hotel) This is the largest and most prosperous plantation in the Cherokee Nation built by James Vann, Cherokee leader. Covering 1,000 acres of what is now Murray County, the Vann House survives as Georgia's best-preserved historic Cherokee Indian home. Visitors can see the house, which features beautiful hand carvings, a remarkable "floating" staircase, 12-foot mantle and fine antiques. (706) 695-2598
Fort Mountain State Park (22.9 miles from hotel) Situated in the Chattahoochee National Forest close to the Cohutta Wilderness area, this park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders will find some of the most beautiful trails in northern Georgia. (706) 422-1932
Historic Downtown Dalton (2.8 miles from hotel) An eclectic and impressive array of one-of-a-kind shops and dining cuisines, attractions from the Civil War era, and the regions leading professional businesses and financial institutions offer the perfect setting for those visiting downtown Dalton. (706) 278-3332
Lake Winnepesaukah Amusement (23.9 miles from hotel) This is a family-friendly amusement park near Chattanooga that offers wholesome fun for everyone. Thrill rides, family rides and kiddie rides and concessions are offered. (706) 866-5681
Prater's Mill(13.4 miles from hotel) Built by Benjamin Franklin Prater in 1855, this water powered mill was originally fitted with the latest in grain cleaning, grinding and sifting machinery, all powered by the Coahulla Creek. The mill also serves as the start of the Cohutta-Chattahoochee scenic byway. (706) 694-6455
Tunnel Hill Heritage Center (7.5 miles from hotel) Built to connect the Port of Augusta to the Tennessee River Valley, the tunnel through the Chetoogeta Mountain was to be part of the first railroad across the Appalachian Mountains, and open trade between the eastern coast region and the upper Midwest. (706) 876-1571
About Chattanooga
Located on the Tennessee River and situated in Hamilton County, Chattanooga is a true tourist treat. The city is home to approximately 168,000 residents and offers visitors the Tennessee Aquarium, the International Towing & Recovery Museum, and the Chickamauga-Chattanooga National Military Park. Other sights to see include the African-American Museum and Regional History Museum as well as the classic Chattanooga Choo Choo. The city's riverfront area and Lookout Mountain also provide visitors with several restaurant, bar, and shopping alternatives. Although Chattanooga offers plenty of urban attractions, the area is a favorite with outdoorsy types too - the city is near the Tennessee Wildlife Center, Booker T. Washington State Park, Ruby Falls, Nickajack Lake, and Chickamauga Lake.
Did you know?
Moon Pies and RC Cola - partial credit goes to Chattanooga for these two Southern treats. In the early 1900's a Chattanooga Bakery salesman targeting miners as prospective buyers listened to their suggestions and helped create Moon Pies, two graham cookies dipped in marshmallow and coated with chocolate. By the 1950's, the snack was a big hit.
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