THE HISTORIC DISTRICT

One thing you’ll never be in Historic Downtown Acworth is bored. It’s the perfect blend of a rich, storied past and vibrant, energetic present. The dynamic downtown district showcases a great variety of dining and shopping opportunities sure to make your visit a memorable one. Maybe you’re searching for that perfect piece of art for your living room. Or you want to give someone special that one-of-a-kind gift. It’s all here among the downtown shops, boutiques and galleries, and it’s all just what you’re looking for.

And after all that shopping, you don’t have to go far to relax and enjoy a fantastic meal among downtown Acworth’s many diverse dining choices. Whatever makes your mouth water, from spicy to savory to sweet, there’s definitely something for every taste. Down-home comfort food, authentic Cajun cuisine, Italian Trattoria, artisan pizza, fresh seafood, casual homemade sandwiches and desserts for your sweet tooth–the choices are seemingly endless!

You’re welcome to take your drink with you! Open containers of alcoholic beverages are allowed to be consumed outside in historic downtown Acworth. Just follow a few simple rules. After an afternoon of shopping and dining, there’s something to be said for relaxing in the shade of beautiful Frana Brown Park, or waving to a passing train at the Acworth Depot. Sounds like a picture-perfect day.

HISTORIC DISTRICT – FUN FACTS

Acworth was named after a town in New Hampshire. The Western and Atlantic Railroad began operating in Atlanta in 1845, and Northcutt Station was the first northbound water stop on the new track. Railroad engineer Joseph Gregg renamed this stop after his hometown of Acworth, New Hampshire, and it’s been known by this name ever since.

In 1926, Main Street that runs through The Historic District was paved. When the entire Dixie Highway (old U.S. Route 41 and part of the Cherokee Peachtree Trail) was paved in 1929, over 800 tourist vehicles entered the city daily.

In 2011, the filming of several scenes for the Footloose remake took place in downtown Acworth. The Acworth Presbyterian Church was used as the primary church, and the house of Mayor Tommy Allegood was used as Julianne Hough’s character’s home. Today, Acworth has become a popular location setting for  movies, and television series.

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DOWNTOWN ACWORTH

The heart of our downtown with a great variety of dining & shopping to make your visit a memorable one. EXPLORE

The greenspace at the heart of downtown. Dine at restaurants perched on the edge of the park or hit the walking trails. EXPLORE

A vibrant and growing area with unique restaurants, breweries, hip clothing boutiques, outdoor outfitters, and more. EXPLORE

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