Booth Western Art Museum
Booth Western Art Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a museum dedicated to the Western United States. It dates back to 2003. First among the places near it is Etowah Indian Mounds, at 2.9 mi.
A museum inside Cartersville
You can stay in Cartersville
Booth Western Art Museum is inside Cartersville, which has 19 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Atlanta
Atlanta is about 35 miles southeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May and Oct
March, April, May and October are the mild months, with highs of 65–81°. When to go ↓
Established in 2003
Booth Western Art Museum dates from 2003. About ↓
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Booth Western Art Museum
Booth Western Art Museum, located in Cartersville, Georgia, is a museum dedicated to the Western United States. It is one of only two museums of its kind in the Southeastern United States, the other being the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art in St. Petersburg, Florida. The Booth opened its doors in August 2003 with 80,000 square feet (7,400 m2) of contemporary art, illustration, movie posters, Civil War art, Indigenous art and depiction, presidential portraits and letters, authentic stagecoaches, and an interactive hands-on gallery for children based on a working ranch.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 2003
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.2K a year
Rooms near Booth Western Art Museum
To stay close, try Cartersville (19) and Acworth (22).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Booth Western Art Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cartersville | in town | — | 19 12 hotels · 4 motels · 3 lodges & cabins | 25,349 | $338K | C |
| Acworth | 10 mi southeast | 15 min | 22 12 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 22,925 | $340K | B+ |
| Emerson | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 11 5 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 2,260 | $227K | B+ |
| Kennesaw State University | 15 mi southeast | 25 min | 37 37 hotels | 2,284 | — | — |
| Marietta | 21 mi southeast | 30 min | 45 33 hotels · 5 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 63,574 | $449K | C |
| Adairsville | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 13 8 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 5,101 | $252K | C+ |
| Vinings | 28 mi southeast | 40 min | 52 49 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 14,390 | $605K | — |
| Rome | 23 mi west | 35 min | 26 22 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 38,934 | $234K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Other places close by
All of these are within 49 miles.
Big draw36 mi Stadium & arenaMercedes-Benz Stadium
Big draw45 mi MountainStone Mountain
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaState Farm Arena
Big draw31 mi Theme parkSix Flags Over Georgia
127 mi Stadium & arenaTruist Park
Big draw49 mi LakeLake Lanier
23 mi Ancient siteEtowah Indian Mounds
36 mi Zoo & aquariumGeorgia AquariumPhoto credits
Mercedes-Benz Stadium: Atlanta Falcons, CC BY 3.0 · Stone Mountain: KyleAndMelissa22, Public domain · State Farm Arena: Hermann Luyken, CC0 · Six Flags Over Georgia: hagerman, CC BY 2.0 · Truist Park: Thechased at English Wikipedia, CC BY 4.0 · Lake Lanier: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Etowah Indian Mounds: Kåre Thor Olsen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Georgia Aquarium: Diliff, CC BY 2.5
Questions before you go
Is Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville?
Yes. It’s inside Cartersville, GA.
When is the best time to visit Booth Western Art Museum?
March, April, May and October, with highs of 65–81°.
How far is Booth Western Art Museum from Atlanta?
About 35 miles southeast of Atlanta, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Booth Western Art Museum?
DeKalb Peachtree (PDK), about 35 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 42 miles.
Where should I stay near Booth Western Art Museum?
Cartersville (in town, 19 places to stay), Acworth (10 mi, 22 places to stay) and Emerson (4 mi, 11 places to stay).
Local know-how from Cartersville
People in Cartersville have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
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