The City of Canton, GA
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The city of Canton is located in the state of Georgia in Cherokee County and has a population of 23,073 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Canton is Atlanta, approximately 19 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Canton, including Dos Margaritas, Buffalo's Cafe, Mcdonald's Wal-Mart, Corner Cafe and Hooters Restaurant. For a larger selection of Canton restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Canton Golf Courses and/or Museums, including the Golf Club at Bradshaw Farm The, Cherokee Golf Center, Centennial Golf Club, Archibald Smith Plantation Home and Lake Arrowhead Yacht & Country Club. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Canton please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Canton:
- Atlanta DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK)
- Atlanta Fulton County Airport (FTY)
Canton, Georgia Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Canton
In the month of December, Canton experiences an average high temperature of 52 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 34 degrees with an average rainfall of 3.98 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Canton with daytime temperatures averaging 86 degrees in the summer, and 52 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Canton to receive an average of 4.57 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 4.26 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 104 degrees in the summer and as low as -6 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Canton should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 72 degrees, and nighttime lows of 49.
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Canton, Georgia Attractions
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Centennial Golf Club - Acworth, The Centennial Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Cherokee County Georgia. Built in 1989, this Acworth course designed by Larry Nelson is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 770-975-1000. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 5225 WoodStock Rd, Acworth, GA 30102
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Center for Puppetry Arts - Atlanta, The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, Georgia was founded in 1978 by Vincent Anthony. It is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to the art form of puppetry and focuses on three areas: performance, education and museum.
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Cherokee Golf Center - Woodstock, The Cherokee Golf Center is a 9 hole public golf course in Cherokee County Georgia. Built in 1994, this Woodstock course is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 770-924-2062. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: Hwy 92 & I-575, Woodstock, GA 30188
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City Club Marietta - Marietta, The City Club Marietta is an 18 hole public golf course in Cobb County Georgia. Built in 1915, this Marietta course designed by Mike Young is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 770-528-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: Collared shirt, no cutoffs, denim ok.
Address: 510 Powder Springs St, Marietta, GA 30064
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Cobblestone Golf Course - Acworth, The Cobblestone Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Cobb County Georgia. Built in 1993, this Acworth course designed by B. Spann, K. Dye & J. Finger is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 770-917-5151. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 4200 Nance Rd, Acworth, GA 30101
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Collins Hill Golf Club - Lawrenceville, The Collins Hill Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Gwinnett County Georgia. Built in 1965, this Lawrenceville course designed by Perrin Walker is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 770-822-5400. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 585 Camp Perrin Rd, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
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Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site - Dahlonega, The Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site is a Georgia state historic site located in Dahlonega that commemorates America's first gold rush and the mining history of Lumpkin County. The museum is housed in the historic 1836 Lumpkin county courthouse, which is located in the center of the town square, and is the oldest surviving county courthouse in the state. The museum houses many artifacts from the gold rush of 1836, including gold nuggets, gold coins, and gold panning equipment, as well as an educational film and gift shop.
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Eighteen Hole Course at RiverPines Golf Course - Alpharetta, The Eighteen Hole Course at RiverPines Golf Course is a 27 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1992, this Alpharetta course designed by Denis Griffiths is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 770-442-5960. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 4775 Old Alabama Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30022
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El Dorado/Nugget Course at Gold Creek Resort - Dawsonville, The El Dorado/Nugget Course at Gold Creek Resort is a 27 hole resort golf course in Dawson County Georgia. Built in 1995, this Dawsonville course designed by Mike Young is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 706-265-2700. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 1 Gold Creek Dr, Dawsonville, GA 30534
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Emerald Pointe Golf Club - , Lake Lanier Islands, The Emerald Pointe Golf Club is an 18 hole resort golf course in Gwinnett County Georgia. Built in 1988, this Lake Lanier Islands course designed by Joe Lee is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 770-945-8789. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt required.
Address: 7000 Holiday Rd, Lake Lanier Islands, GA 30518
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Canton, Georgia Hotels
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Canton, Georgia Restaurants
This is a list of Canton Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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Canton Articles
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