Discover Canton: Theater, Park Trails and Lake Canton

For a stay in Canton, you can choose from theater performances, murals, park trails, the lake and market offerings to shape your visit in different ways. The Canton Theatre combines a history dating back to 1911 with a current program of live theater, music, comedy and film. In Historic Downtown Canton, the “Historic North Street Mural” series depicts both historic and present-day Canton. Etowah River Park and Boling Park offer trails of different lengths and surfaces; Lake Canton adds a distinct landscape perspective to the mix. Riverfest is another possible reason to visit, though its specific dates and program may vary.

Theater History and Stage Program

The Canton Theatre first opened in 1911. In 1997, the City of Canton acquired the theater and restored it to its 1930s splendor. Its initial opening and the later city-led restoration mark two distinct milestones in the theater’s history. The Historic Canton Theatre offers live theater featuring local and touring productions, as well as live music, comedy and film screenings. The history of the venue and several forms of today’s programming are thus distinct aspects of a theater visit. If you want to give your stay a cultural focus, you can take your cue from the theater’s history or from the type of programming on offer.

Murals and Getting Oriented Downtown

The “Historic North Street Mural” series depicts both historic and present-day Canton. Local history and the present are therefore equally part of its subject matter.

Trails at Etowah River Park and Boling Park

The two park trail options differ in length, surface and connections. Etowah River Park, at 600 Brown Industrial Parkway, has a 0.5-mile concrete trail that connects to the Etowah River Trail and Heritage Park. Etowah River Park also has a public canoe launch. Boling Park has a one-mile gravel trail for walking. Based on the stated lengths, the trail at Etowah River Park is half as long as the one at Boling Park; the concrete and gravel surfaces also differ, as do the connections mentioned. You can choose between a shorter concrete trail with the listed connections and a longer gravel trail for walking.

Lake Canton

Lake Canton, formerly Hickory Log Creek Reservoir, covers about 411 acres at full pool. Its shoreline is about 15 miles long, and it is surrounded by a 150-foot-wide buffer area. These figures describe different dimensions: the surface area at full pool, the length of the shoreline and the width of the buffer area. Together, they convey different aspects of the lake’s scale.

Market and Riverfest

The Canton Farmers Market is an outdoor market featuring fresh farm produce, baked goods, specialty items, fresh flowers and other food products. If you would like to include a market visit in your trip planning alongside cultural attractions and walking trails, this range of products gives you a specific place to start. Riverfest is a two-day arts and crafts festival at Etowah River Park in Canton. The festival features more than 150 arts and crafts vendors and local entertainers. Specific dates and the program may change. If you plan to time your trip around Riverfest, check the latest festival dates and program details.

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