Calhoun city center is a downtown district in Calhoun, Georgia, with walkable streets, shops, restaurants and local businesses. You can reach it from Duffys Motel Calhoun by car in about 6 minutes, or plan a longer walk; downtown also has historic and arts-related stops to pair with your visit.
- From the motel: About 3.7 miles by car, with a supplied drive time of about 6 minutes; walking takes about 72 minutes.
- Historic district: Approximately 24.5 acres centered along Wall Street.
- Arts center: The Harris Arts Center is at 212 S. Wall Street.
- Visitor information: The Downtown Development Authority is at 109 S. King Street.
What to Expect in Calhoun City Center
Calhoun city center is a walkable downtown district with businesses, historic places and civic spaces. Its historic core is centered along Wall Street and covers approximately 24.5 acres, extending from Line Street north to Hicks Street south, Piedmont Street east and the railroad west.
For an arts and local-history stop, the Harris Arts Center houses the Roland Hayes Museum. The Gordon County Historical Society is another downtown point of interest; its collection includes Civil War items and a private doll collection. The Harris Arts Center is at 212 S. Wall Street, Calhoun, GA 30701.
The 1854 Western & Atlantic Railroad depot is associated with the 1862 Great Locomotive Chase. Rebuilt within its existing walls, it now houses a community meeting room and offices. The city also identifies City Park, at 315 N. Wall Street, as a venue for concerts and events that can be rented for private events.
How do you get from the motel to Calhoun city center?
Driving from Duffys Motel Calhoun by Hotel O GA I-75 takes about 6 minutes for the 3.7-mile trip to the city center. Walking takes about 72 minutes. For a shorter outing, driving is the quicker option; once downtown, the business directory describes the historic core’s streets as walkable. The motel is a two-star motel in Calhoun.
Calhoun sits just off Interstate 75, about one hour north of Atlanta and 45 minutes south of Chattanooga, according to the City of Calhoun.
If you are making a separate stop at New Echota State Historic Site, it is about 3.1 miles from Duffys Motel Calhoun by Hotel O GA I-75, with a supplied drive time of about 5 minutes. The New Echota State Historic Site guide covers that historic destination.
Getting Around Once You Arrive
Once you reach downtown, you can explore its shops, restaurants and local businesses on foot. City Park provides another downtown location for events, and its parking lot has two Blink Network vehicle-charging stations.
Calhoun’s public parking rules cover marked spaces beside municipal or state roadways and marked spaces on properties with municipal parks, recreation facilities or municipal offices. The city ordinance prohibits leaving a vehicle in the same public parking space for more than 24 consecutive hours.
For city-maintained streets, sidewalks and storm-water drainage, the Public Works/Street Department maintains 103 miles and provides a public web mapping application for city-maintained roads.
Check Local Visitor Information Before Setting Out
Downtown visitor information and business listings can help you plan which stops to combine. The City of Calhoun’s Downtown Development and Main Street page directs visitors to the Downtown Calhoun website for event listings and its business directory. Check the official site before you go, particularly if you are planning around an event or a venue’s opening hours.
The Downtown Development Authority is at 109 S. King Street, Calhoun, GA 30701, and its phone number is 706-602-5570. The Harris Arts Center has regular weekday hours, with weekends reserved for events; the Roland Hayes Museum and Art Market are open during the center’s normal operating hours, and browsing is free.
FAQs
What is there to see in downtown Calhoun?
Downtown points of interest include the Roland Hayes Museum at the Harris Arts Center, the Gordon County Historical Society, the historic railroad depot and City Park.
Is Calhoun city center walkable?
The downtown business directory describes the historic core as having walkable streets with shops, restaurants and local businesses.
Where can you find downtown event and business listings?
The city’s Downtown Development and Main Street page directs visitors to the Downtown Calhoun website for event listings and business-directory information.