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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Alexander Memorial Coliseum - Georgia Tech - Atlanta, The Alexander Memorial Coliseum is an indoor arena that is situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It is the home of the basketball teams of Georgia Tech and hosted the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA from 1968–1972 and again from 1997–1999. Tech's women's volleyball team occasionally uses the facility as well, primarily for NCAA tournament games and other matches that draw crowds that would overflow the O'Keefe Gymnasium.
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Archibald Smith Plantation Home - Roswell, The Archibald Smith Plantation Home, is a plantation in Roswell, Georgia built in 1845. The home was built by one of Roswell's founders, Archibald Smith, and housed three generations of his family. The home was restored by the third generation, Arthur and Mary Smith, in 1940. The home was sold to the City of Roswell in 1986 and opened to the public as a house museum in 1992.
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Arena at Gwinnett Center - Duluth, The Arena at Gwinnett Center is an indoor arena that is situated in Duluth, Georgia. The Arena was an expansion to the already existing Gwinnett Center, which also includes a Performing Arts Center, and a Convention Center. The arena seats 11,500 for hockey, 12,750 for basketball, and 13,100 for major concerts. The AJC voted the Concession Stand as the best in the state. The Gwinnett Arena has contests in the summer to see who can fit the most hot dogs in their mouth.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden - Atlanta, The Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30 acre botanical garden located adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta, Georgia in the US. Incorporated in 1976, the garden's mission is to "develop and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display, education, conservation, research and enjoyment".
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Atlanta History Center - Atlanta, The Atlanta History Center is a museum that is situated in the Buckhead district of Atlanta, Georgia. It is one of America's premier history museums.
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Barnsley Inn & Golf - Adairsville, The Barnsley Inn & Golf is an 18 hole resort golf course in Bartow County Georgia. Built in 1999, this Adairsville course designed by Jim Fazio is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 30 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 770-773-7480. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 597 Barnsley Gardens Rd, Adairsville, GA 30103
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Bear's Best Atlanta - Suwanee, The Bear's Best Atlanta is an 18 hole public golf course in Gwinnett County Georgia. Built in 2002, this Suwanee course designed by Jack Nicklaus is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 678-714-2582. The golf course dress code is as follows: No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required.
Address: 5342 Aldeburgh Dr, Suwanee, GA 30024
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Bobby Jones Golf Course - Atlanta, The Bobby Jones Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1930, this Atlanta course is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 404-355-1009. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 384 Woodward Way NW, Atlanta, GA 30305
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Bulloch Hall - Roswell, Bulloch Hall is a Greek Revival mansion in Roswell, Georgia built in 1839. It is one of several historically significant buildings in the city and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This is where Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, mother of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th US President, lived as a child. It is also where she married Theodore Roosevelt's father, Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.
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Candler Park Golf Course - Atlanta, The Candler Park Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Fulton County Georgia. Built in 1927, this Atlanta course designed by Helen Smith is open all year. Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 404-371-1260. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 585 Candler Park Dr NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
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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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