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Visiting Old Car City, Georgia’s Wildest Outdoor Museum

June 12, 2017 By Caroline Eubanks Leave a Comment

Old Car City
Old Car City

Old Car City in White, Georgia is unlike anywhere else you’ll find in your travels. The quirky landmark claims to be the largest open-air classic car museum in the world.

Calling itself a “photographer’s paradise,” the 6-mile plot of trails makes it easy to see why. What started as a car dealership in 1931 has been reclaimed by nature, with plants growing into rusting heaps of metal.

What to See at Old Car City

A number of the cars are rare and vintage, but there are also items like bicycles, tractors, and even an airplane. The museum is still family-owned and operated. Handwritten signs are displayed around the land as works of folk art.

And other works are for sale inside their welcome center, where you’ll also find a styrofoam cup art museum. It’s just as quirky as it sounds! We couldn’t pick just a few photos, so enjoy the gallery.

Tips for Visiting Old Car City

Old Car City is located at 3098 Highway 411 Northeast, White, Georgia 30184, near Cartersville. They’re open Wednesday to Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm.

Admission is $25 for all photographers, amateur and professional, $15 for general admission without photos, and $10 for children aged 7-12. Military receives half-priced admission, while children under 7 get in free.

Where to Eat Near Old Car City

Wes Man’s

Wes Mans Restaurant was featured in The Fundamentals of Caring and is known for its unique decor and vehicle you can paint in front. It’s right across the street from Old Car City. J’s Simply Soul is another option, serving barbecue and soul food.

Where to Stay Near Old Car City

Accommodation options in White are scarce, but Cartersville / Cassville-White KOA has RV and tent sites near the highway. Cartersville has more options nearby.

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Filed Under: family, Georgia, museums Tagged With: Cartersville, family travel, featured, Georgia

About Caroline Eubanks

Caroline Eubanks is the editor of this website, a Lowell Thomas award-winning travel writer, and the author of This Is My South: The Essential Travel Guide to the Southern States. Her stories from the South have appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Afar, Thrillist, Roads and Kingdoms, and BBC Travel.

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