Named for its historic Lithia Springs (lithia water) springs where sick and ailing people journeyed to for thousands of years to drink its curative waters to heal their bodies. Historical records show that prestigious doctors of the day prescribed lithia water for gout, rheumatism, urinary tract disease, depression, mood disorders, and many other ailments. This lithia spring water is a rare type of natural mineral spring water that contains trace amounts of the element lithium. Today the historic lithia spring water is marketed under the name brand Lithia and sold in restaurants and health food stores. Lithia Springs' main recreational area is Sweetwater Creek State Park, a 2,549 acre park named after the creek which runs through the park. It features wooded walking and hiking trails, the George Sparks Reservoir, a visitor center, a bait shop, and a gift shop, as well as the ruins of the New Manchester Manufacturing Company. You can also see the ruins of the Manchester Mill, a mill destroyed by Sherman's Atlanta Campaign in 1864. You can see remnants from the Civil War era at The Visitor Center, which also displays Native American artifacts and mounted animals and birds.
In Lithia Springs you are just a short drive away from Six Flags over Georgia, the popular theme park located west of Atlanta in Cobb County. It hosts Warner Bros. Studios' cast of characters including Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, and the Looney Tunes, along with Batman, Superman and the Justice League. There is also a seven-acre water park. Also in nearby Marietta is the Cobb County Youth Museum that offers children the opportunity to learn about significant historical, social, and cultural events through instructional activities which integrate arts and education with personal involvement and participation. It is located adjacent to the Cheatham Hill Area of the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. After pulling out all the stops in this historic calming city, you’ll have a convenient location to rest and recharge when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Lithia Springs, GA. Book a room online now!