Two Smithsonian-affiliated museums. A thousand-year-old archaeological site. A 12,000-acre lake. Cartersville is Georgia's self-styled Museum City \u2014 and everything is within 15 minutes of the Phoenix Air FBO.
2 Smithsonian affiliates · National Historic Landmark · 12,000-acre lake · All under 15 min from VPC
501 Museum Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120
The largest permanent exhibition space for Western art in the world. At 120,000 square feet, the Booth houses a presidential gallery with letters and artifacts from every American president, a Civil War gallery, Sagebrush Ranch interactive children’s gallery, and a sculpture trail across 3.5 acres of manicured grounds. The collection spans painting, sculpture, photography, and Native American artifacts.
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Eight minutes from the Phoenix Air FBO. Your chauffeur will position at the museum entrance and remain available for departure at your convenience.
813 Indian Mounds Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120
One of the most intact Mississippian culture sites in the southeastern United States. Six earthen mounds rise across 54 acres along the Etowah River, constructed between 1000 and 1550 AD by a sophisticated chiefdom that once numbered several thousand. The site includes a museum housing artifacts unearthed during excavations — marble effigies, shell gorgets, and ceremonial objects that illuminate a civilization predating European contact by centuries.
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The site closes at 5 PM. Plan accordingly if arriving on a late afternoon flight.
100 Tellus Dr, Cartersville, GA 30120
Cartersville’s second Smithsonian-affiliated museum occupies 120,000 square feet and spans four major galleries: minerals and gems, fossils and dinosaurs, transportation technology, and interactive science. A 120-seat planetarium presents daily shows, and an observatory provides public viewing on clear evenings. The mineral collection is one of the most significant in the southeastern United States.
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Families traveling with children will find Tellus engaging for two to three hours. Your chauffeur can arrange a combined museum itinerary with the Booth, 10 minutes apart.
50 Lodge Rd SE, Acworth, GA 30121
Named for the iron-rich red soil that caps its ridges, Red Top Mountain occupies a peninsula extending into Lake Allatoona. The park encompasses 1,776 acres of mixed hardwood and pine forest, with 15 miles of hiking trails, a lodge, cottages, and a swimming beach. The Iron Hill Trail leads to the site of a former iron mine, and the Homestead Trail winds through the remains of a 19th-century farmstead.
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Your chauffeur can include a scenic drive through the park en route to Lake Allatoona or as a standalone excursion.
Various access points, Bartow County, GA
A 12,010-acre reservoir impounded on the Etowah River by Allatoona Dam, with 270 miles of shoreline spanning three counties. The lake supports boating, fishing, swimming, and lakeside dining. Multiple marinas provide boat rentals, and the Corps of Engineers maintains 26 parks and recreation areas along the shore. For guests arriving at VPC, the nearest cove is less than 10 minutes from the FBO.
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Your chauffeur can coordinate marina-side transfers for boat charters or lakefront property visits.
A 1,300-acre multi-sport complex hosting national and regional tournaments in baseball, softball, basketball, and lacrosse. A 10-minute drive from VPC.
The original town square anchors a walkable district of antique shops, local restaurants, and the 1869-era Western & Atlantic depot. Eight minutes from the FBO.
The 1840s home of evangelist Sam Jones, preserved with period furnishings and surrounded by Victorian gardens. A quiet stop on the way to downtown.
Municipal park with walking trails, disc golf, and a public amphitheater. Adjacent to the Etowah River, five minutes from the airport.
Your chauffeur can build an itinerary around Cartersville's museums, historic sites, and Lake Allatoona \u2014 or include a stop en route to Atlanta.
From $175 per transfer · From $175/hr for multi-stop itineraries · No surge pricing
Yes. The Booth Western Art Museum is eight minutes from the Phoenix Air FBO. Your chauffeur will position at the museum entrance and wait while you visit, then continue to Atlanta, Buckhead, or your next destination. The same approach applies to Tellus, the Etowah Mounds, or any attraction in the area.
Yes. Both the Booth Western Art Museum and Tellus Science Museum hold Smithsonian affiliation. Cartersville is the smallest city in the United States with two Smithsonian-affiliated institutions. They are 10 minutes apart by car, and a combined visit is practical within a single afternoon.
The nearest Lake Allatoona access is approximately four miles from Cartersville Airport, an eight-minute drive. Multiple marinas, swimming beaches, and waterfront restaurants are within 15 minutes of the FBO. Red Top Mountain State Park, on a peninsula extending into the lake, is 12 minutes away.
A meaningful visit to the Etowah Indian Mounds takes roughly 60 to 90 minutes, including the museum and the walking trail to the top of the main mound. It is 10 minutes from VPC. The site closes at 5 PM and is closed on Mondays.
Yes. Your Sprinter and chauffeur are available by the hour from $175/hr. A typical itinerary might include the Booth Museum, a lunch stop in downtown Cartersville, the Etowah Indian Mounds, and a lakeside drive before continuing to Atlanta. Your chauffeur will coordinate timing and routing.