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Tour Guide Gerald Bryant continues our European Tour in Bella Roma, also known as Rome, Georgia. We visit the point in the northwest mountains where three great rivers meet – the Oostanaula, the Etowah, and the Coosa – known as Unity Point. We find the world's largest campus at Berry College and visit Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum. And Phil joins Gerald for a visit to the home of the Rome Braves, State Mutual Stadium, for some ballpark hotdogs.

Ride 'em cowboy! You can discover the West without leaving the South at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. Georgia's second largest museum has permanent and special collections. Parents, be sure to take your little cowpokes to the "Sagebrush Ranch" educational area. Yee-ha!

At Barnsley Gardens in Adairsville, David found not only beautiful gardens and a world-class resort, but an intriguing story of enduring love. If you choose to visit, we think you'll see why Julia Scarborough's ghost appeared to her husband Godfrey and urged him to finish the spectacular home. From golf and sporting clays to horseback riding and canoeing, there's something for everyone – including a spa!

Also known as the Pig Hill of Fame for the markers placed on the hill behind the restaurant, Poole's Bar-B-Que in East Elijay is open Wednesday through Sunday each week. If you choose to visit, we hope Colonel Poole himself is there to say hello – you can't miss him in his trademark yellow suit riding in the "Pig-Moby-il". Phil says you must try the brisket.

Yes, Rock City is in Georgia! Just a half mile inside the Georgia-Tennessee state line, many folks often associate the tourism icon with Chattanooga, but it's actually part of the Peach State. We visit with See Rock City President and CEO Bill Chapin, the third generation to operate this family-owned destination. This is Rock City's 75th Anniversary year, so if you haven't ever been or just haven't been lately, you should See Rock City!

All Aboard for mountain fun! The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway takes you back in time to the heyday of passenger rail cars. You’ll discover local history and beautiful views as you wind your way 13 miles north of Blue Ridge to McCaysville, Georgia-Copper Hill, Tennessee community. After an hour and half to shop and eat in McCaysville area, the excursion train brings you back to Blue Ridge. The whole outing takes about 3 ½ hours and trips are available most days April through December. www.brscenic.com

Looking for some fun in the summer sun, Keely and Phil head out to the water on Lake Allatoona. They hook up with Scott from Paradise Rental Boats and get wet and wild! Keely first tries her hand at waterskiing, and after a few tries gets up on her feet. Meanwhile Phil goes in for some personal power on a personal water craft. Watch out, Keely! Keely and Phil remind you that on the water, safety always comes first, but be sure and have a good time…our crew sure did! www.parkmarine.com

David visits the Archeology Day and Iron Pour at Red Top Mountain State Park. Here in Cartersville, there’s lots of iron ore in the ground, which made the area attractive to the iron industry after 1840. Visitors to the Iron Pour can carve their own iron works of art in sandstone in reverse! The molds are then filled with molten iron that retains the image or words that were carved. David finds his artistic side with a smokin’ Georgia Peach! www.gastateparks.org

When Phil and David run out of gas on a back road in Ball Ground, they stumble upon some good eating at a place called Two Brothers Barbeque! Although David runs ahead to left the staff know that Phil’s coming, they have no trouble feeding our Food Finder. Two Brothers was founded in 1976 when Ken and Grady converted their father’s store into a finger-licking good barbeque stop. Two Brothers has all the classic cuisine you would expect: pulled pork, ribs, baked beans, French fries, and, yes, even cole slaw. Move over, Phil! Two Brothers doesn’t have a website, but you can call them at (770) 735-2900. They’re located at 1695 Old Canton Road in Ball Ground, Georgia.

Pickens County is home to some of the best marble in the United States, and the Tate family has been involved in the marble business since the 1850s. The Tates founded the Georgia Marble Company, and supplied marble for the Lincoln Memorial, the New York Stock Exchange, and Atlanta’s Emory University. Keely visits the Tate House, built by Sam Tate out of native Georgia Etowah marble, and discovers the inherent beauty of this Georgia stone. Today the home remains a favorite spot for weddings and special events. www.pickenscountyga.gov and www.tatehouse.com