etowah indian mounds state park

DaleTGarrett

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.

litmisredneck

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.

MarksFam82

The Etowah Mounds are a fine exhibit of the Mound Builder civilization that peopled this entire area. They've done a nice job with the museum, and often have special events, such as Artifact Identification Day.

jspierce16

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

193rebeccaa

Not only are the mounds themselves striking, but the grounds are beautiful. Great little museum on site, and wattle and daub house. Kids will love it. Great side trip when you're on your way to or from Tellus Museum! Check the hours before you go, I THINK they may be closed on Mondays.

I3479GDkarene

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.

ERP50

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!

Blarg0206

I'm a huge fan of historical and archaeological sights, so this was a real treat! The mounds in this park are HUGE! There are steps to help you climb safely to the top and the view from there is astounding. The museum is equally impressive, showing off artifacts found in the area and giving the history of the people who created these amazing earthworks. The only bad thing is that after seeing these earthworks, few others will be as impressive!

grzlygreen

Please note that the Hours are Wednesday through Saturday- 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.

trippydavis

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!

Dania67

Loved the museum. Was able to climb the mounds, walk by the Etowah River, and around the grounds to take in the amazing hardwork of the Indians that made a great impact on our state. Indian bracelets, bows, dreamcatchers, etc for sale on site.

suppowife

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.

matthewl870

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.

jentlewolf

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.

LarsH5

I've been there twice and I enjoy being out near the mounds and the river...but if you are looking for endless cool treasures from the Indians...maybe not your think. Still, if you are in the area don't miss it.