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Atlanta biggest Attraction-the
giant pandas- are on loan from Beijing, China. They
are one of only three zoos to have pandas. Visit them
in their new $17 million dollar habitat. Purchase "timed"
tickets at the front gate to see them. This
is an old zoo built in 1889. It is part of a larger
park system, called Grant Park, which was designed
by Olmstead, who also designed Central Park, Piedmont
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Learn about this great
man's early life and his accomplishments as president.
See photos, hear audio tapes, watch videos, and read
importnant documents. The
most poplular exhibits are the gowns belonging to
many First Ladies, from Dolley Madison to Rosalynn
Carter.
There are also lovely Japanese
Gardens on the premise. Dining at ther cafe offers
a splendid view. |
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Nature takes center stage. Walk
the forest trails. Take in a star show at the planetarium.
View the heaven with the world's largest telelscope
for public use. Insie the museum houses dinosaur remains
and exhibits on native birds. |
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The fox Theatre the rage
of it's day. Saved formthe wrecking ball in the 1970s.
Now completely restored, the Fox theatre thrives again
with Broadway shows, concerts, ballets and fil festivals
performing almost every night. Takes the tour that lets
you see it all, offered by the Atlanta Preservation
Center, you'll be suprised. Tour
Hours: Mon-Thurs 10am
Saturday 10am &11am Cost:$5 |
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Summers at Piedmont Park are great fun. Simplu rent
your in-line skates, bicycle, or skateboard from Skate
Escape across the street and have a blast at Piedomnt
Park. The Park features free symphony concerts, art
festivals, and marathons. It also hostssuper popular
annual festivals like the Atlanta Dogwood Festival
in mid-April (404-329-0501) and the Atlanta Jazz Festival
in May (404-817-6861). |
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Often claimed as Georgia's most popluar attraction,
Stone Mountain, the world's largets mass of exposed
granite is over 800 feet high. You have to see it to
understand it. Hike the 1.3 miles trail to the top for
a breath taking view. Or take the tram, built for the
1996 Olympic games. The view is amazing. |
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The High Museum of Art's striking white building amkes
it own artistic impression. Know as "one of the
ten best works of american arrchitechure of the 1980s."
See why Holds collections significant tot he 19th
and 20th century American are, folk art, decorative
art, and english ceramics. Also frequently hosts major
traveling exhibits worth seeing. |
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A 45minutes behind the scens tour that takes you into
news in the making. Begin by stepping onto the world's
longest elevator; it tops out 8 stories later. You'll
find this tour a high point in more ways than one.
A more indepth tour is available for $25. but it
requires reservations amde a day ahead of time. |
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Over a hundred rides.
The big daddy is the Georgia Scorcher, one of the
Southeast's tallest and fastest stand-up roller coasters.
About a dozen other coasters are here to tempt you.
Six Flags recently unveiled the Deja Vu, a boomerang
roller coaster, and Acrophobia, a 200-foot, rotating
tower-drop ride. But its biggest attraction is Superman,
the South's only coaster in which riders are suspended
in a flying position. Also check out Viper's 360 degree
loop, the Ninja's corkscrews, Mindbender's triple
loop, the Freefall's 10-story drop and the Great Gasp's
20-story drop.
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Founded in 1976, this 15-acre expanse of natural wonder
is located adjacent to Piedmont Park. A hardwood forest
intertwined with walking trails surrounds the Fuqua
Conservatory, which houses a Japanese garden, rock garden,
and displays of flora from all over the globe. In addition
to the Southeast's most comprehensive showing of indigenous
plants, the conservatory maintains an amazing collection
of carnivorous specimens and roses. Moonlight garden
walks and seasonal shows are also sponsored. Admission
is USD10 adults; USD7 seniors; USD5 children; children
under 3 free |
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Too much of a good thing? Not at Atlanta's biggest
mall. Rich's, Neiman Marcus, plus 230 other specialty
stores. Across the street Phipps's Plaa upscale stores
make for more fun. Valet Parking available |
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You never know what you will find; that's the fun.
named one of America's top five Antique shows. Held
the 2nd Saturday of every month at the Lakewood Fairgrounds.
Thursday is "Early Buyer Day". I-75 S., exit
#243. Go East on 166. Thurs.,Fri.,Sat. 9am-6pm Sun
10am-5pm |
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Historic Virginia Highland is Atlanta's most popular
neighborhood for shopping, dining and nightlife. Developed
in the early 1900's, it consists of six distinct commercial
"villages" alternating with short, walkable
blocks of charming bungalow homes. The neighborhood's
name derives from the intersection of Virginia and Highland
Avenues. |
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Atlanta's Funky side. Often compared to New York's
Greenwich Village, it's pop culture, hip stores, vintage
clothing, Gothic-looking freaks, and good food. Stopf
for lunch at the Vortex-best burgers in Atlanta. (Be
sure to step into Junkman's Daughter). |
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Quality, one-of-a-kind shops surround the historic
Old DeKalb Courthouse, and line the adjacent streets.
Browse unique handmade crafts, art galleries, upscale
women’s clothing and accessories, home decor, antiques
(including books), garden tools and accessories and
more. Take a break at one of the neighborhood coffee
shops or bars. |
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Need Reservations? We recommend making them at OpenTable.com.
You can pick a specific date and time and it will tell
you what restraraunts have seating available at that
time. You get instant confirmation of the reservations
and you can even send notification and directions to
the other members of your party right from their website. |
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1665 Mc Lendon Ave, Atlanta, GA 3037 404-687-8888
Weekend brunched are the big draw to this Candler
Park Icon,located 1/2 from Laurel Hill. The brunched
attract crowds that are happy to mill about the neighborhood
for an hour or more, coffee cups in hand, waiting
for a table and exploring the funcky shops.
They also serve lunch and dinner, anc choices include
healthy burritos, fresh fish specials, and meatloaf
with well seasoned mash potatoes called "pudge"
The bakery next door sells coffee drinks and a wide
variety of breakfast pastries.
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