Balloons and Tunes

A "Balloons and Tunes" festival will be held in Rock Spring, Ga on September 18-20!
The festival is the first of its kind in Walker County and will include 10 hot air balloons, live music each day and a light show on September 19. Short rides for visitors in the hot air balloons will be offered for $10 or $15. Come out and enjoy the sights and sounds the weekend of the 18-20. Check back for more updates about the festival!

SPA Ladie's Appreciation Breakfast

The 2009 SPA Ladie's Appreciation Breakfast will be held on Friday, July 17 at 8:00am at the Dalton Depot Restaurant.

Address: 110 Depot St. Dalton, Ga 30720

Phone: 706-226-3160

Web: thedaltondepot.net

* There will be a free shuttle service to and from your hotel to breakfast! No need to waste your gas!!

Be sure to check out the Indoor Yard Sale at the Northwest Georgia Trade and Convention Center on July 17th and 18th!

Welcome SPA 2009!

We're excited to welcome our SPA friends to Dalton for the Men's Major Plus & Major National Championships!!

While in Dalton, you'll find many free or cheap things to do... A plus in today's economy!
Please note that Dalton has a FREE shuttle service that makes rounds between the hotels and the restaurants and events listed below.

From July 12 through July 19, you can experience Step Into Africa at the First Baptist Church of Dalton. Step Into Africa is a free 3,000 square foot interactive exhibit that invites visitors to "step into Africa" by hearing, seeing, and walking through an African village to personally experience the lives of children affected by AIDS. The exhibit is self guided and takes approximately 20- 30 minutes. We invite you to reserve your FREE tickets today. Tickets are recommended but not required. For more info, visit http://www.worldvisionexperience.org/dalton




Georgia's oldest multi-discipline guild, Dalton's Creative Arts Guild's gallery is free and open throughout the week. You'll find jewelry, pottery, fine art paintings, sketches, turned wood vessels, and countless other handmade crafts. What a great time to find one of a kind gifts to take home! You will certainly want to put the Guild on the top of your "to-do" list!



Come experience "The Best Therapeutic Massage in Northwest Georgia" according to the regional 2008 Readers' Choice Awards. Licensed Massage therapist and AMT member Jerry leads a staff of massage therapists at The Good Earth. They provide therapeutic, Swedish, sports and Reflexology. Knowing there's nothing better to relieve "travel stiffness", Jerry is donating a 30-minute session as a door prize at each SPA Breakfast. Take some time to give yourself the gift of the many benefits of this age-ole remedy. Call Jerry at 423-715-2843 to schedule your appointment before getting to Dalton or after you arrive. You'll be glad you did! Location: 100 W Walnut Ave, Ste 114.


There will be an exciting, free CDrelease party at Pentz Street Station on Friday, July 17 for "Bluegrass Bands & Helping Hands Volume I:Heaven Knows Where We Go From Here." The CD is a compilation of area bluegrass artists, as well as artists from across the nation. The party will be from 7:00 - 9:00 pm. There will be free live music. The public is invited to bring lawn chairs. For more info, visit http://www.bluegrassbandshelpinghands.com/.

While You're in Dalton, be sure to check out the Blues Train Cafe! Thursday is open mic night with talented musicians from the area. Friday and Saturday, there is always live music that's sure to make you move!

Check back often for updates and be sure to visit our website for more exciting things to do in Dalton! http://www.visitdaltonga.com/

SPA Ladies Appreciation Partners

We are so happy to welcome our S.P.A. friends, old and new, to Dalton for the North American National Championships!

You will want to make plans to go to the Guild while in town! Georgia's oldest multi-discipline guild, Dalton's Creative Arts Guild's gallery is free and open through out the week. The 45th Annual Festival is September 20-21 and is a free fine arts and crafts festival both inside the gallery and throughout the Guild campus. You'll find jewelry, pottery, fine aret paintings, sketches, turned wood vessels and countless other handmade crafts. What a great time to find one of a kind gifts to take home! If you're interested in attending the Patron Party on Friday evening, call the Guild at 706 278 0168 for additional information. The Festival events definitely need to be at the top of your "to-do" list while in Dalton! Location: 520 W. Waugh Street.

Several of our partners would like to welcome you, too. We have some Breakfast Sponsors and Restaurants we'd like to feature on this page.

The Unique Candles and Gifts is located inside the Peacock Alley Center at 311 S. Hamilton St. in Downtown Dalton. Check out some of Pam's custom candle work featured in some of the Table Centerpieces during the Breakfasts!

You'll find a great selection of handmade candles, scented oils & tarts, tart burners and handmade jewelry. Unique carries over 400 different scents. They've been specializing in highly scented custom candles for more than 4 years. Owner Pam Williams invites you to visit her unique gift shop in Historic Downtown Dalton during your stay. She's open Tuesday through Saturday. You can find them on the web at http://www.uniquecandlesngifts.com/


"The Best Therapeutic Massage in Northwest Georgia." That's the conclusion of the regional voters in the 2008 Reader's Choice Awards contest. Come experience it for yourself. Licensed Massage Therapist and AMT member Jerry Venis leads a staff of massage therapists at The Good Earth. They provide Therapeutic, Swedish, Sports and Reflexology. Knowing there's nothing better to relieve "travel stiffness" Jerry is donating a 30-minute session as a door prize at each SPA Breakfast. Take some time to give yourself the gift of the many healthy benefits from this age-old remedy. Call Jerry at 423.715.2834 to schedule your appointment before getting to Dalton or after you arrive. You'll be glad you did! Location: 100 West Walnut Avenue, Ste. 114.



Owner Jackie Davis welcomes you to Peacock Alley, home of incredible shops and Dalton history all under one roof. We have Unique Candles and Gifts, Edible Arrangements, Polka Dot Palace, Polka Dot Pics, Pam's Place for Hair and the Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau along with Peacock Alley Antiques and Tea Room. During your stay join us in the Tea Room for fabulous food along with our unique selection of antiques and gifts! You will receive 15% off your lunch entree. We are open Tues-Fri 10 - 5pm, Saturday 10-1 in the gallery and lunch is served from T- F11-3 and Sat 10-1.
We are located at 311 S. Hamilton St, under the big peacock sign!

Welcome SPA Ladies! It's great to have you in Dalton again! Please join us to celebrate our 10th anniversary September 11-13. Enjoy 20% off storewide (few exclusions)! From Ahava to Aromatique, Crocs to Cucina and Vietri to Votivo, Raspberry Row offers an exclusive collection of gifts and home accessories. We are located in Historic Downtown Dalton at 205A West Cuyler Street, next to the Oakwood Cafe. Our hours are Monday-Friday 10:00-5:30 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. Our telephone number is (706) 277-3500. We look forward to seeing you. Voted "best gift shop" in Northwest Georgia, 2008 Readers Choice Award.

Van Heusen, Izod and Bass are happy to welcome each of you to Dalton for the S.P.A. Tournament! Stop by our stores to take advantage of our great sales while you're here; up to 70% off our quality merchandise. And be sure to check out our great coupons in your goody bags this morning. We're located in the Market Street Shops Center just off Walnut Avenue and look forward to catering to all of your shopping needs while you're in town.
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