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. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Crime . . 15 Telephone Connections . . 28 By Car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alive Price Scale . . . . . . . . . . 13 What To Wear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 By Rail . 53 Outside Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . 17 Where To Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Public Transportation . . . . . . . 37 Neighborhoods & Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 The Olympic Legacy . 39 Exploring by Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 By Air . . . . 13 When To Visit. . . . . 11 Planning Your Trip . . . . . . . 7 Atlantans Today . . 53 In Atlanta . . . . . . 3 The 1900s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 History . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Information Sources . . . . . . . 11 Just Where is Atlanta? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sightseeing Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Holidays & Special Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The 1800s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 By Bus. . . . . . . 2 Early Settlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Taxis . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 The Battle of Atlanta . 99 Polo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Auto & Motorcycle Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Midtown. . . . . . . . . .viii Atlanta Alive! Sunup to Sundown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Parks . . . . 98 Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Bicycle Racing . . . . . . . . . . 102 . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Decatur & Surrounding Area . . . 85 Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Desperately Seeking Scarlett . . . . . 69 Little Five Points . . . . . . . . 84 Midtown. . . . . . . . . 72 Midtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Outside Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Bicycling . 100 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Druid Hills . . 101 Canoeing & Rafting . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Druid Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Hockey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 The African-American Legacy . . . . . . . 81 Decatur . 86 Atlanta's Heritage . . . . . . 76 Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Top Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Horse Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Spectator Sports . 83 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Buckhead . . . . . . . . 71 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . Malls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160 American . . . . . . . . . . . . Midtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckhead . . . . . . For Five Days . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown . . . . . . ix 102 102 103 103 108 113 115 118 118 119 120 120 121 122 125 125 125 126 128 131 132 134 137 141 143 144 148 151 155 156 157 After Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day Spas. Northwest Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jazz & Dance Clubs. . . Shop Till You Drop . . 160 . . . . . . For One Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overnight . . . Vintage & Consignment Books & Bookstores . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Antiques & Rarities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . .Contents Golf. Theater . . . . Suggested Itineraries . . . . . . . Airport Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sybaritic Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Midtown . . . . Best Places To Stay Best Places to Eat . Decatur Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . Bistros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . Asian . Mexican & Southwestern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moroccan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steak . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . Cajun & Creole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern . . . . . . . . . . Midtown . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x Atlanta Alive! Asian . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . Cajun & Creole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caribbean & Cuban . . . . . . . Asian . . . . . Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bistros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continental . . . . . . . . . Continental . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 161 162 162 162 163 164 165 165 165 166 167 167 168 168 169 170 170 171 171 172 173 173 174 174 175 175 175 176 176 177 178 179 179 179 180 180 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexican . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbecue . American . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . Historic & Cultural Activities Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamblee-Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Little Five Points . . . . . . . . . French . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi 181 182 183 184 185 186 188 188 188 189 189 190 190 191 191 192 192 192 193 193 193 195 195 195 200 206 209 213 217 218 222 228 229 231 233 235 Beyond Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . North. . . . . . . . . . Best Places To Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . Irish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwest . . . Best Places To Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South. . . . . Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West . . . . . . . . . .Contents French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attractions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . Regional Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lebanese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Virginia-Highland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steaks . . . . . After Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinings . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asian . . . . . . . . French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shopping . . . . . . . . Asian . . Just Outside the Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 40 Midtown Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Buckhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Downtown Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 MARTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Maps Atlanta Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Martin Luther King. .xii Atlanta Alive! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic District. 237 Atlanta A-Z Index . 47 . . . . . 43 Druid Hills Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Metropolitan Atlanta . . . Jr. . . . . . . . .
metropolitan Atlanta offers something for almost every visitor. Historic District. and Zoo Atlanta. Filled with a wealth of attractions and activities. tennis. Jr. ribs dripping with barbecue sauce. For the more active tourist. auto racing. cheering at a Braves game. What is Atlanta? It's a biplane ride for two over Stone Mountain at sunrise.tlanta is not your usual run-of-the-mill tourist destination. much more. metropolitan Atlanta museums highlight the arts. or enjoy the Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Atlanta and Georgia history. For the culturally minded. No mountains on which to ski. train excursions and more. There are no beaches on which to bask. science and technology. the oldest continuously operating ballet company in the nation. activities include water and amusement parks. CNN Studio Tours. the Martin Luther King. Civil War encampments. Visitors can study an impressionist painting or contemporary sculpture at the High Museum of Art. Some of Atlanta's well-known favorites include the Atlanta Cyclorama. and African-American history. No cobblestoned quaintness or soaring gothic cathedrals. golfing. and much. cocktails at the Sun Dial more than 70 stories above Atlanta's skyline. CNN. Stone Mountain Park. the Civil War. revel in a touring Broadway musical. Coca-Cola. enjoy the graceful Atlanta ballet. Six Flags Over Georgia. Sports fans can cheer on A Introduction Introduction .
Early Settlers The first known inhabitants of the area we call Georgia were prehistoric Indians referred to as Mound Builders. They were followed by the Cherokee Indians. From its trend-setting restaurants and sky-scraping hotels to the ultra-modern sports facilities and ohso-hip urban lofts. you'll find the apartment home where Margaret Mitchell composed her blockbuster novel. who settled north and west of the Chattahoochee River. the city has risen from the ashes with renewed beauty and strength. and the Creek. . literally or figuratively. or the Thrashers. who populated the area to the south and east of the river. One glance at Atlanta's skyline and your visions of Scarlett and Tara will be "gone with the wind." But tucked in among the canyons created by the skyscrapers on Peachtree Street. the city never loses sight of its vivid.2 History the Braves. History The legendary symbol of the phoenix of Egyptian mythology is an apt one for Atlanta." A vibrant global player in industry. communications and the arts. within a brand new museum devoted to the film. Atlanta symbolizes the "new South. the Falcons. often turbulent history. on more than one occasion. the Hawks.
the British built a small log fort at the junction of Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee River. began arriving in the 18th century. when the Western & Atlantic Railroad selected the site to be the southern end of its tracks. after the daughter of Gov. 20 miles to the North. and was the last of the original 13 colonies. In 1847 it was christened Atlanta. when it was renamed Marthasville. Introduction . During the war of 1812. was founded in 1733 and played an important part in the Revolutionary War. on the site of an Indian village called "Standing Peachtree. The state was named in 1732 after Great Britain's King George II." most likely created by an engineer with the Western & Atlantic. that the city began taking on substantive shape. Savannah." From this site grew the city we call Atlanta. Decatur. predominantly British.The 1800s 3 The 1800s European settlers. It wasn't until 1837. The town was called Terminus until 1843. Atlanta was a latecomer to the stage of history. Wilson Lumpkin. to the east. was laid out in 1833. Marietta. got going in 1822. Georgia's first city. supposedly a feminine form of "Atlantic.
77. Within four years of Sherman's attack. Mitchell donated the lot to the state of Georgia. Atlanta is the only major American city to have been destroyed by war. and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce organized. In 1864. . to Atlanta. it had a number. almost every business and more than two thirds of the city's homes. manufacturing center and supply depot. and the city launched its first campaign to attract new business. Atlanta University had been chartered. in an attempt to cripple transportation and supply lines. By the time the Civil War began in 1861. In a show of generosity. telephone service was introduced into Atlanta.4 History ) DID YOU KNOW? Before the city even had a name. during his infamous "March to the Sea." burned all of the railroad facilities. General William Sherman. the Atlanta Constitution (still published daily) had been founded. Lot No. Atlanta didn't lie in ruins for long. the Georgia capital was moved from nearby Milledgeville. Atlanta was a major railroad hub. The Western & Atlantic Railroad considered this lot to be ideal for a depot and approached owner Samuel Mitchell to sell the property because of the state's need for it. By 1877. where it had been seated since 1804.
Atlanta would welcome the world to the 1996 Olympics. Today. hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition in Piedmont Park. The next year he founded the CocaCola Company. One hundred and one years later. At the same time. By 1936. entrepreneur Asa Candler paid $2. visionary Atlanta Alderman (and later Mayor) William B. 5 Introduction In 1895.B. this "brave and beautiful city. .300 to own Coca-Cola. By 1929 the new airport was handling 16 passenger and mail flights a day. DuBois formed the NAACP." so called by newspaper editor Henry Grady. and the first "Forward Atlanta" campaign brought more than 600 new businesses to the city. and Gone With The Wind once again focused world attention on the city.000 visitors that Atlanta was headed in new directions. a local drugstore. Atlanta was ready to tackle new dimensions. The tonic was invented by John Pemberton.The 1900s ) DID YOU KNOW? In 1886. Jacob's Pharmacy.E. Hartsfield. In 1891. The 1900s By the end of the 1920s. worked vigorously to turn an unused racetrack into an airport. and showed 800. The book won the Pulitzer In 1900. Atlanta University professor W. began selling a new headache and hangover tonic called Coca-Cola. Margaret Mitchell had completed her book. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world.
When Dr. King was assassinated in 1968. Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen. . during the '50s and '60s. the city continued its economic surge and also became known as "the city too busy to hate. Martin Luther King. Jr. but anguished. In 1965. Hank Aaron's historic home run number 715 occurred at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in April of 1974. was the only Southern mayor to testify before Congress in support of the pending Civil Rights Bill. the National Football league awarded the city the Falcons expansion team. mourning. The city met his request with peaceful. is identified as the leader but many others played significant roles. Mayor Allen pleaded for calm. Following World War II. Native son Dr. in spite of the fact that it hadn't signed a baseball team to play there. won the Nobel Peace Prize. the city of Atlanta built Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Jr." Atlanta and Georgia avoided much of the strife associated with the Civil Rights Movement.6 History Prize in 1937. In 1964. At the same time. It wasn't long before the Braves moved from Milwaukee to the city. simply by taking the lead in securing minority rights. and in 1939 the movie had its world premiere in Atlanta. Martin Luther King. Jr.
If there is an Atlanta trademark. 1996. it is the constantly changing skyline. the eyes of the world were focused on Atlanta as the city welcomed the Centennial Olympic Games." approximately 50. The games served as a catalyst for even more economic resurgence by fueling more than $2 billion of construction and restoration projects. thousands of Atlantans stayed away from work and school to listen to the International Olympic Committee make its announcement of the selection of the host city for the 1996 summer Olympics. Atlanta's ability to grow and reinvent itself defines the city's personality – an assertive. 1990. From the glittering skyline to the 21acre Centennial Park built for the 1996 Olympics. dynamic metropolis that is marching boldly into the future.The Olympic Legacy ) DID YOU KNOW? On September 18. you'll discover a city on the edge of tomorrow. The Olympic Legacy The heart of downtown Atlanta today reflects the best of the city. Little .000 people partied the day away at Underground Atlanta in celebration. 7 Introduction From July 20 through August 4. Following the announcement by IOC Chairman Juan Antonio Samaranch that the games would go to "the city of Atlanta.
and UPS. ) DID YOU KNOW? One of the many artscapes created during the Olympic renovation is John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. J. The Olympic flame that swept through Atlanta in the summer of 1996 continues to burn brightly. giving a much-needed new home to the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. Centennial Park. repairing and fixing up that Atlanta performed to smarten the city for Olympic visitors has carried well into the new millennium. Delta Air Lines. just east of the 1-75/I-85 overpass on Auburn Avenue. The plaza features a life mask of its namesake. All of the painting. grandfather of former mayor Maynard Jackson. with its undulating paths of commemorative bricks that encircle the shimmering Fountain of Rings. Home Depot. Even though the Olympics have come and gone. Fourth of July celebrations.W. Dobbs was largely responsible for the development of Auburn Avenue as Atlanta's "Black Wall Street. arts and crafts festivals and concerts. Georgia-Pacific. provides a foreground for Atlanta's dramatic skyline and a new public space for Sunday afternoons. the building and improving continues.8 History wonder that this is the home of CNN." The most striking new addition to downtown Atlanta is the Philips Arena. Dobbs. Coca-Cola. and .
visitors can rent Chinese videos. the domain of Olympic gymnastics and basketball. sits atop a hill that. the Martin Luther King. These juxtapositions of history and future are what help to define Atlanta's uniqueness. was occupied by General Sherman's troops. Within a seven-mile span. the recently restored home of Margaret Mitchell is a diminutive museum of life in the 1930s sandwiched between business towers of the '90s. Along Buford Highway. reflects the excesses of the 1920s. Atlanta's NFL entry. played host to Superbowl XXXIV in January of 2000. Jr. The nearby Georgia Dome. On Auburn Avenue. Continuing north on Peachtree Street. and sample Introduction . a tapestry of Asian and Spanish-American cultures is evolving with amazing speed. with its hidden delights. Underground Atlanta. The State Capitol. and is home to the Falcons. the Fox Theatre. is a constant reminder of the ongoing quest for civil rights. a few MARTA stops away. Center for NonViolent Social Change. with its gleaming dome of Georgia gold. shop in a Korean mall. near the assassinated civil rights leader's birthplace and the church where he preached. the High Museum of Art glistens with sleek white porcelain panels in the sun of a new millennium. A little-known aspect of Atlanta is its growing international community. buy Vietnamese newspapers.The Olympic Legacy 9 creating a nest for the new Atlanta Thrashers hockey franchise. Less than a mile north on Peachtree Street. Within view of these bright and shining additions to Atlanta are powerful monuments to Atlanta's history. marks the birthplace of the city. in 1865. an architectural riot of domes and minarets.
this is a city that loves to eat. and globally aware citizens. but the lights have not dimmed on this city of the future. Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Atlantans Today Scarlett doesn't live here anymore. Scratch citizens of Atlanta and you'll find people who know how to triumph over adversity with imagination and ingenuity. the kindergarten teacher who won a Pulitzer prize for her first play. New restaurants are being added to the city almost daily. Atlanta's official International Boulevard runs from Courtland Street to the World Congress Center. Atlanta is Matt Mosely. Atlanta's traditional roots and recent international arrivals have had a significant impact on the culinary aspects of the city. Atlanta was in the international spotlight. Wit. and as the new millennium begins this doesn't appear to be in any danger of changing. Atlanta is baseball great Hank Aaron and photographer par excellence Harry Callahan. This is a city composed of hardworking. The "unofficial" international boulevard thrives between Lenox Road and the Gwinnett County line. the fireman who rescued a worker from atop a crane caught in a roaring fire. Couple this with an unbri- . Atlanta is Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. From casual cafés to cutting edge eateries.10 History Mexican or Costa Rican restaurants. For one brief shining Olympic summer. The show may be over. Southern hospitality has always evolved around good eating. generous. Atlanta is Margaret Edson. and went right back to teaching.
Atlanta proper is a city of 136 square miles and 400. It's a city of ordinary folks whose determination and grit have turned them into extraordinary heroes. east. NFL Superbowls. and you have the recipe for a city that has sought and won the 1996 Olympics. Introduction Geography Just Where is Atlanta? Atlanta is located in the northern half of the state of Georgia. Atlanta's original name was Terminus. More than three million people live and work in the area. This is a region of undulating hills wedged between the rugged Appalachian Mountains and the flat coastal plain. The location was selected because it was the first place south of the mountains sufficiently flat to be viable as a connection point for railroads from the north. airlines. Atlanta was. in an area known as the Piedmont. Remember. Within the con- . the convention trade. Metropolitan Atlanta sprawls over an immense area encompassing 20 counties and approximately 100 cities and towns. south and west.000 residents. The very same factors that made Atlanta such a desirable hub for railroads made it even more favorable for highways. eventually.Just Where is Atlanta? 11 dled sense of risk-taking and perseverance. a crossroads town. and Baseball's All Star Games. It was because of these geographic characteristics that Atlanta got its start as a transportation hub. and. and is.
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The mere mention of a snowstorm is capable of bringing the city to a halt. a transportation band that encircles the city. avoid the freeways. During the second weekend of April. each with its own personality. Summer is hot. Atlanta has traditionally welcomed "Freaknik" (Black College Spring Break). Introduction Planning Your Trip When To Visit Spring and fall are the most pleasant times to visit Atlanta. The city blazes with blossoms of Bradford pear. Winters are generally mild but not completely snow free. you can expect to find hotels rooms scarce and prices high. but be prepared for the city (with the exception of the traffic) to move at a leisurely pace. In the spring. . with maple. and these take place throughout the year. Air conditioning will save you from the heat.When To Visit 13 fines of the Perimeter. If you are attempting to visit the city while any conventions are in progress. If even a few flakes begin to fall. Atlanta welcomes some of the largest trade shows and conventions in the world. Atlanta drivers have no experience whatsoever with snow. Atlanta is as pretty as any Southern belle could hope to be. you'll discover a diverse range of neighborhoods. and they turn the freeways into a bumper car ride. hickory and oak foliage adding a decorative touch until almost Christmas. Fall is equally mild tempered and colorful. white dogwood and pink azaleas. humid and languid. The traffic jams can be phenomenal as the students "cruise" the city into the wee hours of the night.
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except for the fanciest dining establishments. Try to avoid synthetic fibers. Because almost everything in Atlanta is air conditioned. skimpy halter tops and barely-there shorts just won't do. Natural fibers such as cotton and linen are your best bets during the long. Cards commonly accepted in the United States include Visa. American Express. shops and attractions take major credit cards.Money Matters 15 nation. Restaurants don't require a jacket and tie. Outside of major cities you will find that they are almost nonexistent. restaurants. Spring and fall are the most moderate of the seasons. try to obtain US currency prior to your arrival. even at airports. auto rental companies. Diners. Exchange bureaus are few and far between. and Discover. Dressing in layers will be your best course of action. Almost all hotels. You must have a credit card in order to rent an automobile. because of steep transaction fees imposed by the banks. sometimes punctuated with snow flurries. Access in Great Britain). Introduction Money Matters If you are arriving from outside of the United States. . it's wise to bring a raincoat with lining and an umbrella. but they can be unpredictable. As the winters can be very chilly and rainy. hot and humid summers. MasterCard (Eurocard in Europe. It is best to avoid having to exchange money or travelers checks in foreign currency at all. you'll want to include a sweater or light jacket in your suitcase. which do not breathe well in the heat.
including Atlanta and Decatur. . new telephone numbers in both areas are being assigned the 678 area code. is assigned the 404 area code. uses the 770 area code. Crime Atlanta is a big city. The city has taken proactive steps to lessen these problems for the visitor by creating the downtown Ambassadors. n TIP Pay phones cost 35¢ and don't always give change. stretching as far south as Newnan and as far north as Lake Lanier. and you must use an area code.16 Planning Your Trip Telephone Connections One of the side effects of Atlanta's burgeoning population is the demand for new area codes. In general. A huge area outside I-285. but not the number 1. To add to the confusion. to dial within the city. complete with all of the urban problems of any large American city. so you will need to have the correct amount if you want to avoid paying extra for the call. It is possible for two numbers at the same address to have two different area codes. This urban patrol group. You must do this even if you are calling within the same area code. the area inside the I-285 perimeter highway. initiated during the Olympics and affiliated with the police department. but with a few exceptions. Metro Atlanta now has three.
and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. % 404-215-9600. and can even provide an escort to your hotel. The Ambassadors are readily recognized by their white pith helmets and teal green jackets emblazoned with a red and gold A. Take special care to keep your wits about you when venturing out on your own. If you are unsure of an area's personality. will enjoy First Night." Other popular spots to celebrate the festivities include the Sun Dial. Be sure to book well in advance for New Year's Eve.000 people generally gather at Underground Atlanta to mark the end of the old year and the beginning of the new with the dropping of the "Big Peach. Introduction Holidays & Special Events January New Year's Eve Celebrations New Year's is a huge event in Atlanta.Holidays & Special Events 17 assists tourists with directions. and those interested in nonalcoholic celebration. Families. or the walk of one block. along Peachtree Street between 14th Street and Pershing Point. as hotels fill up early. ask the hotel concierge for advice before venturing too far. the rotating bar 70 stories above the city at the top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. from a relatively safe neighborhood to a danger zone. Over 200. which takes place in Midtown. The presence of this patrol has significantly reduced the number of crimes in the downtown area. . Many areas in Atlanta change in the blink of an eye.
seminars and music celebrating the birth of civil rights leader and Nobel Prize recipient Dr.000 people attend. begins with an interfaith service. February Goodwill Book Sale The largest used book sale in Atlanta begins the first full week in February and lasts for over a week. and ends with a parade down Auburn Avenue. Atlanta.thekingcenter. % 404-526-8900. contact the Martin Luther King. Over 100. Norcross. King Week Celebrations A week-long series of speeches. Be .com. a monthly guide to what is happening in the city. For more information. Martin Luther King.18 Planning Your Trip n TIP Upon arrival at your hotel be sure to ask the concierge for a copy of Where Atlanta. Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. films. to see upwards of $10 million in boats. The event usually begins on the second weekend in January. Contact the organizers of the Great Southern Boat Show at 1700 Geurgins Street. GA 30312. Atlanta Boat Show The largest boat show between Miami and New York. this event draws buyers for everything from 10-foot canoes to 85-foot yachts. with related events throughout the city. % 770-2790213. Jr. 449 Auburn Avenue NE. www.
Holidays & Special Events 19 sure to arrive early on the first day for the best selection. The show is usually held around the last week of February at the Atlanta Expo Center. Folks wait all year for this book sale. This is a down-home parade with an easygoing atmosphere.flowershow. you'll find here. Patrick's Day parade for almost 120 years. % 404-486-8499. some even bringing their own shopping carts. lectures. SE (take Exit 55 off I-285). demonstrations. March The Irish Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta has been sponsoring the downtown St. % 404-505-1208. % 770-998-9800. The spring spring show is usually held in mid-March at the Georgia World Congress Center.org. www. call % 404-888-5638. It's enough to make you want to play in the dirt again. is more of a hard-partying celebration. held on the Saturday closest to March 17th. with the crowd retiring to the bars at its conclusion. gardens and landscaping are all part of this show. The Buckhead Parade. Introduction Southeastern Flower Show Thousands of flowers in early bloom. making it the oldest continuing civic event in Atlanta. . St. Patrick's Day Celebrations Atlanta Home Show Anything that has to do with the good life at home in the south. 3650 Jonesboro Road. For information.
white. The center of the celebration is Piedmont Park. April The dogwoods and azaleas bloom on a schedule all their own. The Kenne- . If this isn't the top azalea show in the south. it certainly belongs in the top two. Spring Celebration at Callaway Gardens Stay for the weekend! Callaway Gardens is a beautiful resort with facilities for golf. You can drive a sixmile trail of red. You'll even find dogs jumping for joy (and Frisbees) at this fest. www.org. and fine dining. Forest Park. about 1½ hours south of Atlanta. Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival The festival features a re-enactment of the June. which took place when Union General William T. weapons. Callaway Gardens is located at Highway 27. 1864 Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. % 404-875-7275. Sherman marched from Chattanooga south to Atlanta. % 404-366-6910.callawaygardens. food and a downtown parade. There are crafts. Most events are free. Usually held the first week of April. tennis. clothing and other artifacts for sale. which may or may not coincide with the festival schedules. for resort information. pink and purple blooms. Pine Mountain. GA. www.dogwood.20 Planning Your Trip Civil War Relic Show Visitors from the north might find that the perspective at this collectibles show is somewhat slanted to a Southern point of view. which features outdoor music and an art festival.org. See page 231. books. Atlanta State Farmers Market. You'll find relics. Dogwood Festival This is a week-long celebration that everyone hopes will coincide with the peak of dogwood season. "oohing and ahhing" at every turn. % 800-225-5292.
Holidays & Special Events 21 saw Civil War Museum is at 2829 Cherokee St. Atlanta Jazz Festival You might hear Wynton Marsalis. usually held on the first weekend in May. brown-bag lunchtime concerts in Woodruff Park. has featured performers such as Santana. NW.com.com. www.musicmidtown. During the festival. Kennesaw. call % 404-872-1115. Ron Carter. On the days prior to the festival. % 404-817-6851. others require an admission. this event features three or four different Shakespearean plays. ticket holders are invited to picnic on the lawn around the . traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend at various locations throughout the city. Downtown. ZZ Top and the Steve Miller Band. Some events are free. For concerts in the park during the Atlanta Jazz Festival. For information. Various locations around town. or even Miles Davis perform at this festival. % 770-427-2117. Conant Performing Arts Center on the grounds of Oglethorpe University. be sure to bring a picnic and a blanket. June Georgia Shakespeare Festival Held at the Miriam H. tickets are required. at Marietta and Peachtree streets. some of the artists give free. Introduction May Music Midtown This outdoor music festival. See page 83 for additional information. www. in both traditional and contemporary formats. and John A.atlantafestivals.
Another great location to view the fireworks display is Centennial Olympic Park. Lenox Square hosts an outstanding fireworks display.22 Planning Your Trip Conant Performing Arts Center starting about 90 minutes before each evening's performance.gashakespeare.000 sweaty runners. The 10K event is so popular that participants sign up several months in advance. book fairs and workshops are all a part of this event. The day's festivities continue with a parade downtown. jog down Peachtree Street. % 404-231-9600." in front of Piedmont Hospital at Peachtree Street and Collier Road. July July Fourth Don't expect to find a discount rate on July Fourth for any hotel on Peachtree between Buckhead and Midtown. It's fun just to watch 50. At various locations through- . packed shoulder-to-shoulder. www. this is the route for the Peachtree 10K Race. % 404-264-0020.org. Go early for the best seating. contact the center at 4484 Peachtree Road. dance performances. Concerts. The best place to view the race is at "Heartbreak Hill. and conclude with fireworks held in various locations. plays. Or book a hotel room – the Marriott. The festival runs through August. Swissôtel and the Ritz all have rooms that provide a good view – but be sure to confirm that you will be able to see the fireworks from your assigned room! National Black Arts Festival A world-class event that draws participants from all over the United States and abroad. and rooms are booked months in advance. For information call the Atlanta Track Club. This all-day celebration begins in the early morning with the Peachtree Road Race.
food.com.stonemountainpark. fought in 1864. beginning Labor Day weekend. Dahlonega. Stone Mountain Park.Holidays & Special Events 23 out Atlanta. 30533.dahlonega. 13 S. See Sunup to Sundown. www. the Montreux Music festival brings a week of jazz. and folk music to Chastain and Piedmont Parks. This event commemorates the Battle of Atlanta. page 71. .com.atlantafestivals. Admission is free. www. crafts and clogging. % 770-4985690. usually held the last week in July and first week in August. Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. Park Street. This is a hybrid of both craft and country events with plenty of music. % 706864-3711 or 800-231-5543. It gets a little noisy with all that cannon firing. for more information. tents. www. September Montreux Music Festival Named for the Swiss city that began this tradition. Civil War Encampment August Georgia Mountain Crafts Fair You might want to take a weekend and spend some time in the lovely town of Dahlonega (about 75 miles northeast of Atlanta on Highway 400/Route 19) to take in one of the state's largest mountain country fairs. % 404-730-7315. soul. % 404-817-6815. Introduction Over a hundred participants display and demonstrate Civil War weapons.org. uniforms and camp life.
% 770-521-0228. Patrick's Day or the Fourth of July. Halloween Atlanta loves to party. Buckhead and Little Five Points thrive with activity. take MARTA to your destination. whether it's New Year's Eve. or the weekend leisure guide of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. show off their kilts. . % 770-913-5551.24 Planning Your Trip October Scottish Festival & Highland Games For current happenings in the city. The three-day event is usually held the third weekend in October. whenever possible. this event is held Thanksgiving evening at Underground Atlanta. Brass bands and colorfully gowned choirs herald the opening of the Christmas season in Atlanta. Admission fee to the park is all that is required. n TIP Parking can be a nightmare at many of the festivals and events. folk dance and throw hammers and logs. check the listings in the free weekly newspaper Creative Loafing. Halloween is just one more reason to celebrate. The Atlanta Scottish clans and associated Gaelic groups congregate at Stone Mountain to pipe and drum. St. November The Lighting of the Great Tree A long-standing tradition in the city.
a breakfast with Santa.callanwolde.callawaygardens. A lovely way to get into the spirit of Christmas past as you walk from one room to another within this attractive period home. % 404-872-5338. school groups. % 404-325-NOEL. which includes a Christmas village. 20. % 800(225-5292). holiday shops. Introduction The former home of Charles Howard Candler. Designers.org (see Sunup to Sundown. and the Fantasy in Lights Bed & Breakfast.org. garden clubs and other sponsors trim over 200 trees with imaginative decorations. Plan to spend at least two hours at the Festival of Trees to give the kids a chance to ride on the "pink pig. www. a café.Holidays & Special Events 25 December Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights Visitors ride through six miles of Christmas lights arranged in themed sections. is decorated by designers to celebrate the season. Tickets are required. the largest of its kind still in playable condition. This is a 24-year tradition that involves three million lights. Festival of Trees This popular event at the Georgia World Congress Center has spawned similar festivals in other part of the country. page 81." a rite of Christmas in the city. crafts. a New Year's Eve dinner dance.000pound Aeolian organ. You must book tickets in advance for this popular attraction. son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler. and an opening night Black Tie Premiere to kick off the seasonal event.752pipe. for additional information about the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center). nightly dinners at the Fantasy Café. www. . Christmas at Callanwolde A special feature of Christmas at Callanwolde is the music played on the home's massive 3. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to the Eggleston Children's Hospital in Druid Hills.
Alive Price Scale Prices are always subject to change. Have you come to shop? A hotel in Buckhead or a suburban location will place you at the epicenter of fashion and nightlife. If you are convention-bound at a location downtown or at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). If you have come to visit as a tourist and expect to be driving to locations outside the downtown or perimeter area.26 Planning Your Trip The Peach Bowl This major football event in the city draws people not only for the game. the Alive Guide uses price levels to provide you with guidelines. % 404586-8500. Rather than specific prices. we've indicated which ones charge admission and those that are free. For the attractions. For a major North American city. but for the New Year's celebrations. you will save tremendous amounts of time by staying near the venue to avoid traveling during peak rush hours. Your choice of hotel or bed-andbreakfast should be based on what you have planned for your stay. you will find Atlanta prices to be quite reasonable. . is a good choice. then a suburban location. Where To Stay Atlanta is blessed with an extensive array of options from which to select. usually played around December 29th. with its reduced prices.
. . . . . . . $25-$50 Deluxe . more than $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . garden view. . . . . . . . . . ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Price estimates are per person. DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. . . . . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150-$200 Deluxe . . .Alive Price Scale 27 Hotel rates are difficult to quote because of the variance in accommodations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . the prices for standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More than $200 Introduction For dining. . . . . . . . $50-$100 Moderate . . . . . . . . . .. . . $10-$25 Expensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe. . etc. Cocktails and wine are additional. . . . . . . . . all factor into what a hotel will charge for any particular room on any particular night. . . . . the scale is based on the cost of an average entrée. $100-$150 Expensive. . . . . . Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . The pricing scale for hotels is based on the rate for a double room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
just a few steps from the north terminal baggage claim area. call % 404-530-6830. For airport information. Hartsfield Atlanta is about 10 miles south of Downtown. Taxis. taxis and limos operating from the west exit. Be sure to allow at least 30 minutes of travel time between the airport and Downtown.28 Getting Here Getting Here Atlanta is the transportation hub of the South. the rapid rail system. or I-285. connect the airport with Downtown. The fare is $1. if you were flying to destinations in the Southeast. is via MARTA. you will find that Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the easiest-to-use airports in the world. Airport Transportation The easiest and fastest way to travel between the airport and Downtown or Buckhead. You have probably been to Atlanta. To travel between concourses and the main terminal and baggage claim area. I-85. if only en route to somewhere else. MARTA.50 one way. rental car companies. it . rental car companies. By Air If you fly. from either I-75. The MARTA station is also located in this area. You will find all of the ground transportation. you can use either the airport rail or the moving sidewalks. Hartsfield Atlanta International airport is one of the largest anywhere. and Atlanta's rapid rail system. including shuttle buses.
and it is a clean and safe service. Service is also available to Emory University and Lenox Square Mall. I-85. For handicapped services. Lift vans are available for passengers with disabilities. To Buckhead. The trip takes about 30 minutes. depending upon traffic. $20 for two people. and $24 for three to five persons. MARTA is handicapped-accessible. Best bet transfer from the airport to Downtown. $30 for two or more persons. If you plan to stay within the city and do not want to rent a car. with stops at the major hotels. or I-20. The fare to Downtown is $10 one way. you will find that many of the city's hotels are within walking distance of a MARTA station. the fare is $15 one way. $24 round trip. Service operates from 5 am to 1 am. Many hotels close to the airport operate their own van service. Atlanta Airport Shuttle vans and buses operate from the airport at regular intervals between 7 am and 11 pm.By Car 29 takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Downtown and 30 minutes to arrive in Buckhead. The fare to hotels in Buckhead and the Lenox Square area is $28 for one person. call % 404-848-5389. you will most likely enter Atlanta on one of three interstate highways that converge in the city. Taxi fare between the airport and Downtown is fixed at $18 for one person. or $17 round trip. I-75. that encir- . and takes about 20 minutes. Midtown or Buckhead is MARTA. % 404-848-5389. so be sure to check with your hotel. I-285. Introduction By Car If you drive. These roads are all linked by a 63-mile perimeter road. and doorto-door service is offered between destinations and rapid rail stations.
cles the city. Parking in Atlanta is generous and relatively easy to find. Most hotels outside of the Perimeter have free parking for guests though you may have to pay a parking fee at hotels inside the Perimeter. . Unless absolutely necessary. avoid arriving during rush hours. Traffic clogs all of the freeways both morning and evening. and you cannot escape it.30 Getting Here "Spaghetti Junction" is the tangle of concrete at the northeast intersection of I-85 and I285.
you may find it more convenient to have a car if you wish to travel outside the city. A good rule of thumb is three to four minutes to travel one mile. after a full stop. particularly in the Downtown and Buckhead areas. Children aged four-18 must wear a seat belt. and those younger than four must ride in an approved safety seat. n . and not conveniently reached by public transportation. jaywalking is rampant. Inclement weather.By Car 31 Regardless of how you choose to arrive in Atlanta. clear it. either summer thunderstorms or icy winter conditions. see page 239. fog. You must be 21 or over to rent a car. If you are in- n Atlanta drives quickly. blend with the traffic as you enter the freeway. be prepared to n Keep a sharp lookout for pedestrians. Attractions such as Stone Mountain and Six Flags Over Georgia are some distance from the city. n If you can steer it. traffic permitting. Introduction n The driver and all front-seat passengers DRIVING TIPS & REGULATIONS of every car must wear a seat belt. can double any driving time. snow or smoke. volved in a minor accident. n You may make a right turn on a red light n Your headlights must be on (day or night) when you are driving through rain. Georgia law requires that the vehicles be removed from the roadway immediately. For car rental information.
" In Atlanta you either live inside or outside of the Perimeter. MARTA bus #23 stops just outside the Amtrak Brookwood Station at 1688 Peachtree Street NW. Inside is hip. The #23 bus will take you either north to the Lenox MARTA station or south to the Arts Center station. Outside is best defined as suburbia. Getting Around Orientation An eagle eye (or satellite) view of Atlanta would reveal a city encircled by a highway. By Rail If you are arriving via rail. For additional Amtrak information. or 800-872-1477. % 404-584-1731. and divided by interstate roads into pie-shaped pieces.32 Getting Around By Bus If you are arriving by bus. The encircling road is known as "the Perimeter. trendy and surprisingly filled with aging baby boomers who are abandoning suburbia and its lawn-mowing weekends for maintenance-free condos and lofts. the Greyhound terminal is located on 232 Forsyth Street. call % 404-881-3062. the nearest MARTA is the Gwinnett station. . From there.
there was once a brief campaign to erase the name entirely. Today's Peachtree begins in the southern end of Downtown and rides a ridge north before turning east and bursting into a confusion of peachtreesomething roads near the Perimeter. Almost 100 streets in Atlanta now contain the word "Peachtree" in their names.Orientation ) DID YOU KNOW? Visitors to Atlanta like to joke that every other street is called Peachtree. Peachtree is the heart of Atlanta. Where generations have listened to the Atlanta Symphony. Bobby Jones and the Braves. admired paintings at the High. that some local governments discourage creating new ones. 33 Introduction Peachtree is the street where Coca-Cola first fizzed and Atlanta's first Black millionaire set up shop. and watched movies at the Fox. They appear in more than 15 counties. Believe it or not. There are so many Peachtrees. "Peachtree" happens. This is where Henry Grady and Margaret Mitchell lived and wrote and died. Should you step off Peachtree you will find distinctive neighborhoods nestling among the trees only yards from this major thoroughfare. Peachtree is a microcosm of the city's present and an archive of its past. the peg-legged veterans of the battle of Peachtree Creek and the marathon runners of the Centennial Olympic Games. And why not? Peachtree is more than just the name of Atlanta's main street. Yet. Roosevelt. in fact. This is where multitudes turned out to cheer Jefferson Davis and Franklin D. .
MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is Atlanta's mass transit system that includes both light rail and bus services. The bus service and routes are quite comprehensive and . The light-rail component of the system operates 240 electric rail cars on 46 miles of track. Although MARTA rail service is limited to east-west and north-south routes.34 Getting Around Public Transportation You are allowed to bring your bicycle on a MARTA train. with 36 stations spread along its two lines. but you must ride in the last car. you will find excellent bus connections at the stations.
Sundays and holidays. On Saturdays. trains run every 15 minutes from 5 am to 12:30 am. Bus schedules vary. the trains operate every 10 minutes until 7 pm. there are machines that accept .Public Transportation 35 there are very few locations in Atlanta which cannot be reached by MARTA. A single fare is currently $1. you cannot use a transfer as your return fare in a round-trip. change to the other line. Drivers usually have a supply of schedules for their individual routes. This fare includes two transfers. you can ride MARTA from the airport to the Five Points Station. However. and every 10 minutes from 7 pm until 1 am. MARTA turnstiles accept tokens and transit cards. For example. and every 15 minutes from 7 pm until 1 am. and they will tell you which bus to take. If you have neither. % 404-848-4711. Sundays and holidays. Weekdays. trains operate every four to eight minutes between 5 am and 7 pm. where to catch it and if you need to transfer.50 for each passenger older than three years of age. ride to another station and then get on a bus. Mondays to Fridays. but you can obtain a printed timetable for each and every route at the Five Points or Lindbergh Stations. and from 8 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Introduction n TIP MARTA rail and bus schedule information is available by phone from 6 am-10 pm. Just tell the operator your location and destination. all for a single fare.
Almost all of MARTA's buses are handicapped-accessible and have wheelchair lifts. MARTA's 20pack of tokens for $25 is a good deal. All MARTA trains and buses have "reserved" seats for the elderly and the handicapped. To get to the train platform at this station you will ride down one of the longest escalators in the southeast (don't worry. When the airport MARTA station opened in 1988.50 per ride. at $12. there is an elevator available!). MARTA offers two kinds of transportation passes. which provide door-to-door service for the elderly or handicapped. The exposed surface of the granite creates a cave-like effect. The weekly Transcard is good for a calendar week only. which was blasted out of the solid granite ridge under Peachtree Street. The second is the Transcard. A single fare for these buses is $3. for unlimited transportation Monday through Sunday. Atlanta became one of the few cities in the United States to offer direct rail service from the airport to Downtown. The fastest way to and from the airport is MARTA. which is normally $1. style and architecture. The monthly card is issued for a calendar month. You will save 25¢ on each fare. The first is a monthly pass at $45 that provides unlimited rides. Be sure to have small bills if you don't need a lot of tokens or a massive amount of quarters in change. In late 1999 Delta Air Lines opened a check-in facility in the MARTA station. For .36 Getting Around paper currency and provide tokens and change. If you purchase it on a Wednesday you will only have five days to travel. enhanced by the knowledge that you are 12 stories below street level. The most intriguing is the Peachtree Center station. MARTA also operates L-Vans. other than tokens. Each of the MARTA stations has its own individual personality. including two transfers. making it even easier to use the rail system to the airport.
Inman Park. Taxis To hail a cab in Atlanta. where taxis congregate. plus 20¢ for each additional 1/7 mile. Walking Tours ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER 156 Seventh Street NE.Sightseeing Tours 37 more information on this service. A large percentage of Atlanta's cabbies are from outside the country and many have difficulty with English and the geography of the city. the neighborhood associated with Martin Luther King. Be prepared with good directions. Jr. Within the Downtown Convention Center zone.. the city's Victorian sweetheart. it's easiest to telephone or walk to a major hotel. of Driving Miss Daisy . Introduction Sightseeing Tours One of the best ways to maximize your time in Atlanta is to avail yourself of one of the many tours that combine historical and modern Atlanta. Taxi companies are listed on page 240. Druid Hills. Suite 3 % 404-876-2040 The Center offers walking tours of many of Atlanta's neighborhoods. as it is easy to wander into a less than desirable neighborhood. a flat rate of $5 for one or two persons is charged for any destination. call % 404-8485389. Some tours that you might consider are Sweet Auburn. A tour with a guide is the best way to view many of the areas of Atlanta. Fares start at $1.50 for the first 1/7 mile. Check with the following tour operators for schedules and rates.
Radio-dispatched. featuring video-equipped coaches seating 45 to 55.38 Getting Around fame. and two-door transit buses with or without wheelchair lifts. AMERICAN SIGHTSEEING ATLANTA 550 Pharr Road. transfers. . April through October. day-trips and extended tours. Suite 305 Atlanta. specializing in shuttles. and the Fox Theatre. Bilingual interpreters are available for an additional fee. No driver-guides. the elaborate theater palace in Midtown. Bus Tours AMERICAN COACH/GRAY LINE OF ATLANTA Tour Office: Underground Atlanta 65 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta. GA 30303 % 404-767-0594 This is the largest charter carrier in Atlanta. GA 30305 % 404-233-9140 or 800-572-3050 Daily sightseeing tours in a comfortable mini bus with a professional guide. minibuses. PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY % 404-875-7275 The Conservancy offers a tour of historic Piedmont park on Saturdays.
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CLASSIC TOURS AND DESTINATIONS 250 Auburn Avenue, Suite 305 Atlanta, GA 30303 % 404-589-1002 or 888-767-TOUR
Daily heritage sightseeing tours with hotel pickup. Customized city tours, educational tours, and step-on guides. CIVIL WAR TOURS, INC. 2684 Canna Ridge Circle, NE Atlanta, GA 30345 % 770-908-8410 or 888-678-8942 This company provides the only guided Civil War battlefield tours in the Atlanta area. These tours have been designed with the Civil War enthusiast in mind. Experience the life of a common soldier through the "Soldier Life" demonstration.
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Inside the Perimeter
For years, Downtown was the place to work, not live. The 1996 summer Olympics changed all that. New sculptures, attractive street lights, and landscaping have encouraged Downtown migration. The downtown Ambassadors (see page 16) patrol the streets offering security and assistance. Affiliated with the police, they keep the area rid of potential horrors. Old abandoned buildings, and former downtown businesses like the William Oliver building and the King Plow Arts Center (a renovated factory) have been converted into spacious loft apartments and
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businesses. This new breed of housing has encouraged the young, artistic crowd to flock to the downtown area. The proximity to the Atlanta Convention Center, CNN, Georgia Dome, Philips Arena, restaurants, nightlife, art and cultural events creates a thriving, lively neighborhood.
Just north of Downtown is the city's cultural center and enclave for singles, young professionals and the alternative lifestyle crowd. Midtown is aptly named for its location, being the midpoint between Downtown and Buckhead. Midtown's special appeal is that it is the very heart of art and culture in Atlanta. The Woodruff Arts Center, housing the Atlanta Symphony and Alliance Theatre is adjacent to the High Museum of Art, at Peachtree and 15th Streets. Merely two blocks distant you'll find the 14th Street Playhouse, housing several independent theater companies. The highlight of Atlanta's literary and cultural history is the recently restored Margaret Mitchell House, home of Atlanta's famous author at Peachtree and 10th Street. Midtown also is home to Piedmont Park, Atlanta's weekend gathering place, where in good weather you will find walkers, bicyclists, and rollerbladers filling the park. Many of Atlanta's most important festivals and concerts are held here.
Buckhead is one of Atlanta's most prestigious neighborhoods, located north of Midtown. There are two faces to Buckhead; one is the residential aspect that has more than 100 private homes valued at over a
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winding roads circle around the Tudor. and Emory Village. reminiscent of New York's Greenwich Village or Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. the Atlanta Historical Society. Little Five Points Named after the Five Points intersection between Moreland. Druid Hills is located close to Emory University and downtown Atlanta. and the shopping will do severe damage to your credit cards. the other is its very public nightlife profile. Many of these elegant mansions are situated on large manicured slopes.44 Getting Around million dollars each. Euclid and McLendon avenues. This is where Atlanta goes to play at night. body piercing or an evening in an alternative atmosphere. This is where you'll find the Fernbank Museum and IMAX Theater. Druid Hills Druid Hills is one of the most successful and affluent residential communities in Atlanta. Curving. Buckhead is also home to the Governor's Mansion. The bars are open into the wee hours. surrounded by magnolias and dogwoods. sequestered in rolling dogwood and magnolia-covered hills. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. shopping and artistic creativity. Little Five Points is Atlanta's area of eclectic dining. You'll find it curiously familiar if you have seen the film Driving Miss Daisy. Georgian and traditional style two-story homes. the restaurants are plentiful. This is the place to go if you can't leave town without a tattoo. the Historic Swan House and the Atlanta History Center. .
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Inman Park
Just west of Little Five Points is Atlanta's quintessential example of restoration. Inman Park, Atlanta's first planned suburb, was built in the early 1900s and originally was connected to the downtown area by trolley cars. The neighborhood was named for Edward H. Inman, original owner of the Swan House, located at the Atlanta History Center. Unfortunately, during the mid-1900s the area became depressed and was virtually abandoned. Many of the once-beautiful homes fell into the hands of derelicts and transients. In the early 1970s Inman Park became a center of urban gentrification and has been restored as one of Atlanta's premier residential areas. The streets, lined with shady willow trees, provide an almost pastoral background to the Victorian-style homes, many with gazebos and scalloped awnings.
Grant Park
To the east of I-75/I-85, in the neighborhood of Zoo Atlanta, is Grant Park, one of Atlanta's oldest neighborhoods, built between 1895 and 1915. Like Inman Park, Grant Park became a center of restoration during the 1970s.
Sweet Auburn
To the west of Inman Park is Atlanta's most racially integrated neighborhood, centered around Auburn Avenue. Called the Sweet Auburn district, this area is a popular residential area for African-Americans. The area is noted for having been the center of black nightlife during a time when African-Americans
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were restricted from frequenting white-owned businesses. Today, Auburn Avenue is the center of Atlanta's African-American history, and features the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, the Martin Luther King National Park Service Visitors Center, King's birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church, where King and his father preached.
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This area underwent extensive renovations just prior to the 1996 Olympic Games.
Ansley Park
One of Atlanta's most popular neighborhoods, located just north of Midtown, is Ansley Park. The neighborhood began construction in 1905 as Atlanta's first automobile-oriented community and became one of Atlanta's premier residential areas. At one time the governor's residence was at 205 The Prado. Wedged between two of Atlanta's busiest streets, Peachtree and Piedmont, the Ansley Park area is an oasis of almost pastoral beauty within the confines of the city. The entire neighborhood is listed in National Historic District Register. The Ansley Park area is probably one of the most convoluted neighborhoods in Atlanta, and only the brave should venture out without a map and compass, or a long-time resident as guide.
Virginia-Highland takes its name for the intersection of Virginia and North Highland avenues, to the east of Piedmont Park. This district is a popular spot for Atlanta's young professionals. At one time this prime area was in danger of becoming part of a planned highway system, but the efforts of community leaders and activists prevented that. The neighborhood is an eclectic mix of older homes, smaller bungalows, and homes divided for apartment living. Noted for its renovations of older homes, shopping district, and one-of-a-kind eateries, this area has great charm and drawing power.
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Virginia-Highland is the perfect place to go for a day's shopping or a leisurely stroll. It's even better at night, becoming the second most popular nightlife destination in Atlanta. Parking is scarce, especially at night, but you'll find the area accessible to most major expressways.
Situated just six miles east of Atlanta, Decatur gives the appearance of being an Atlanta suburb, but in fact it is a separate town that predates Atlanta by 13 years. Decatur is known for its historic town square and stately homes. It is also the home of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Emory University, and the Carter Presidential Center.
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A particularly pretty bedroom community, located approximately 25 miles north of Atlanta on GA 400/ Highway 19, Alpharetta has managed to preserve some of its historic main street. Here you can find antique shops, art galleries and coffee shops.
A large community, northwest of Atlanta, which still has the flavor of a small Southern town, despite the bustling economic growth. The town was occupied by Union troops during the Civil War, and was spared the destructive forces of Sherman's troops in their march to the sea. You'll discover neighborhoods of 19th-century Victorian homes, antebellum mansions, and modest bun-
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galows. Marietta is also home to "The Big Chicken," a well-known landmark. Don't be surprised to be given directions that include "go past The Big Chicken." The Square is the epicenter of Marietta's historic and cultural life, complete with shops, buildings of yesteryear, the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art and the Theatre In The Square, .
Settled at about the same time as Buckhead in the late 1830s, and located about 20 minutes north of downtown Atlanta, Roswell's historic area is well known for its antebellum homes. Named for Roswell King, a well-to-do planter, the town began its life as a cotton mill on the banks of the Chattahoochee River. The community eventually developed around the mill, and it wasn't long before large Tudor, Georgian and Colonial mansions began to sprawl along the banks of the river.
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Atlanta, unlike many other cities, has no natural boundaries. No ocean at its doorstep, no river to divide or mountains to ring the city. Because of this, the metropolitan area sprawls in almost all directions. In less than 20 years, Atlanta has grown from a small city to an enormous metropolitan area that is home to more than 3.5 million residents in 20 counties. Driving in Atlanta is not simple. It is complicated, frustrating, and sometimes exhilarating. Atlanta is a curious mix of suburban developments and small in-town neighborhoods connected by winding tree-
Following is a list of the major routes in Atlanta and when you can expect the heaviest traffic. n I-285 (the Perimeter) circles the Metro Atlanta area. n I-85 runs northeast and southwest. Do not venture out without a good map. If you've seen a panoramic shot of the city. lonega in the north. it may be necessary or preferable to drive. conn I-20 runs east and west. Introduction Major Routes To see some of the outlying areas and attractions surrounding Atlanta. it's likely it was taken from . through Alabama and South Carolina.Exploring by Car 51 lined streets. with it's profusion of Peachtree-something streets. n I-75 runs northwest and southeast. continuing n GA 400 runs from Buckhead to Dah- Scenic Drives Driving in Atlanta can be confusing. con- tinuing through South Carolina and Alabama. tinuing through Tennessee and Florida. Jackson Street Bridge – A favorite of photographers and TV cameramen. or you will soon be creating your own "how I got lost in Atlanta" tale. But if you venture off the main streets you will be rewarded with drives along quiet. undulating roads that sweep through tree lined neighborhoods.
Jr. take Exit #29. What locals call "the connector" is a seven-mile section of interstate through the middle of the city where I-75 and I-85 merge. The buildings you see in the distance to the far right are those surrounding Lenox Square. Turn right and follow Parkway a few blocks until it turns into Jackson Street. Along the Connector – Driving south along the connector between Martin Luther King. This bridge climbs up and down quickly. to the intersection of Piedmont Avenue. also marked as GA 13 South (Peach Street). then immediately left again on Lindbergh (this section of Lindbergh is divided). take Lindbergh Avenue east. giving you a roller coaster view of the city. From Downtown. the Atlanta skyline has a way of astonishing you at unexpected moments. The bridge is in the first block of Jackson Street. Make sure to visit this location during the day. n TIP An Atlanta pastime is locating a spectacular skyline view. Due in part to the hilly nature of the terrain in this part of north-central Georgia. as it is not safe after dark. . there's an excellent view of the skyline. Boulevard and Ralph McGill Boulevard. take North Avenue east to Parkway Drive. "connecting" the north and south sides of town. Turn left on Piedmont.52 Getting Around this location. From Lindbergh – From Peachtree Street. Exit #29 Bridge – Driving south on I-85. Park free at the MARTA station and take time to linger and enjoy the view.
hotels. The Atlanta Convention & . GA 30303 % 404-521-6688 www.com For information on attractions. conventions and a whole lot more. e-mail email@example.com. Suite 100 Atlanta.com.In Atlanta 53 RUSH HOUR HEADACHES Morning: Introduction n n n n n n n n n n GA 400 southbound from 6:30-9 I-285 westbound from 7-8:30 I-85 southbound from 7-8:30 I-75 southbound from 6-9 I-20 westbound into the city from 7-8:30 I-20 eastbound into the city from 7-8:30 GA 400 northbound from 4-7 I-285 rastbound from 330-6:30 I-85 northbound from 4-7 I-75 northbound from 4-7 I-20 from 4-6 Afternoon: n Information Sources In Atlanta THE ATLANTA CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 233 Peachtree Street NE.
in the food court near the elevators. Saturdays. 9-9. noon-6 pm. open Tuesdays-Sundays. n Underground Atlanta. noon6 pm. This location. next to Heritage Row. on the upper n Lenox Square. at the corner of Upper Alabama Street and Pryor. VISITORS BUREAU LOCATIONS n Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. open daily. open Mondays-Fridays. at the head of the escalator from the passenger concourses in the North and South baggage claim areas. . near the main Peachtree Street entrance. the information is the same as that available from the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau outlets. is operated by the Peachtree Merchants Association. Sundays 12:30-6 pm. which offers discounts on selected attractions. open Mondays-Fridays. Don't forget to ask for their EXPLOR-A-CARD. level.54 Information Sources Visitors Bureau can also supply you with maps and brochures for most of the major sights and forthcoming events and festivals. in the Concierge's booth n Peachtree Center. noon-6 pm. 8:30-5:30. restaurants and shops. hotels.
side trips. relocation. TRADE. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY. % 404-378-2525 Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. and employment. Be sure to contact them and ask for Georgia On My Mind. a publication that includes over 100 pages listing attractions. and state parks. % 770-478-4800 . % 770-974-7626 Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau. Introduction Outside Atlanta The following organizations can provide information to help you plan excursions outside of Atlanta: Acworth Area Visitor Information Caboose. This agency is an excellent source for information on Atlanta and areas beyond the Perimeter. % 404-883-6900 Atlanta's DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau.Outside Atlanta 55 THE ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 235 International Boulevard NW Atlanta. www. accommodations. AND TOURISM PO Box 1776 Atlanta. GA 30303 % 404-880-9000 The Chamber of Commerce provides information on business statistics and population growth.org. GA 30301 % 800-847-4842.georgia.
56 Information Sources Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 678-303-COBB (2622) Covington Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 706-272-7676 Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-947-5920 Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-993-8806 Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-640-3253 . % 770-277-6212 Macon Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 912-743-3401 North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. 706-8643711 Dalton Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-787-3868 Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. % 800-231-5543.
the Georgia flag flying above the State Capitol. It could be a fascination with Gone With The Wind or a desire to celebrate the African-American experience. With one foot firmly entrenched in its past and the other stepping boldly into a new millennium. still bore the Confederate emblem. It is a city that clings to its historic traditions while simultaneously pursuing all that is new and modern. Atlanta is one great cauldron of contradictions. It's a city that scurries for cover when a single flake of snow flurries to the ground. yet it has enthusiastically embraced a new professional hockey team. within sight of his office. Atlanta has much to offer the visitor. It is high-rise towers and antebellum mansions. At- . It was the first major American city to elect a Black mayor. it's a sportsman's paradise with major teams and events. yet. It is the romance of the Old South and the high speed pace of a NASCAR race. it could be a learning experience at one of many museums and cultural facilities. until early 2001.lmost everyone has an idea about what makes Atlanta an attractive destination. A Sunup to Sundown Sunup to Sundown Top Attractions You'll have difficulty defining a singular "Atlanta" landmark or attraction. Or. For some.
Contact the Atlanta Preservation Center (see page 76) for information. $4 seniors. 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. Cyclorama's painting. is an icon of a bygone era. Christmas. a convention city. almost unending opportunities to shop. Within its acclaimed museums. a business center and a shopper's paradise. completed in 1885. This most unusual exhibition of history is both charming and impacting. "The Battle of Atlanta. New Year's Day. The huge. Jr. Day. It's a sports town. art and sound effects.58 Top Attractions lanta is many things to many visitors." has told the story of the 1864 conflict through narration. Martin Luther King. Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA CYCLORAMA % 404-658-7625 Grant Park. closed Thanksgiving. and historic sites. Admission: $5 adults. It is the epicenter of one of the most important social revolutions of the 20th century and the site of a historic battle. Since 1898. music. The contradictions are what make Atlanta unique among Southern cities. 9:30-4:30. scenic wonders. $3 children six-12 MARTA: Bus #31 from Five Points Station The Cyclorama's The Battle of Atlanta is the world's largest painting. and Dr. This type of amusement was immensely popular at the turn of the century and its existence today is a testament to Atlanta's commitment to preserve its . you'll discover the secret of what makes Atlanta so impossible to stereotype. There are walking tours of many of Atlanta's historic neighborhoods and outlying communities. panoramic painting in the round.
The message is decidedly anti-war. and a commemorative brick pathway. the 21-acre park is the site of the Fountain of Rings. Be a part of CNN's Talk Back Live.Downtown & Vicinity 59 history. Tickets to the show are free and on a first-come. CNN CENTER One CNN Center % 404-827-1500 or 827-2300. The Center also houses a movie theater. a daily show originating from the open air forum within the CNN Center. Photographers will delight in the dramatic views of Atlanta's ever-blossoming skyline. CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK Techwood Drive and International Drive % 404-222-PARK (7275) MARTA: Peachtree Center or OMNI Station A legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games. the world's largest fountain utilizing the Olympic ring symbol. or 800-410-4CNN Hours: 9 am-6 pm MARTA: OMNI Station This center houses the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System. bank. plus the studios and newsrooms for CNN's international networks. first-serve basis. Don't expect an entirely pro-South approach to the Battle of Atlanta at the Cyclorama presentation. 3:30. Sunup to Sundown . restaurants. a court of 23 national flags. Four fountain shows daily. at 12:30. 6:30 and 9:00. post office and specialty stores. including the Braves Clubhouse Store and The Turner Store.
using a teleprompter. this 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/Art Deco fantasy hosts a wide range of live performances. sit behind a simulated CNN News desk and. Tours run continuously and are available in 16 languages. you get to keep the videotape of your performance as a "newscaster. $4. Take the deluxe tour at $25 and you'll get an up-close-and-personal view of how the news is put together. CNN STUDIO TOUR One CNN Center % 404-827-2300 or 877-CNN-TOUR Hours: Call for tour schedule information Admission: $7 adults. built in 1929 as a combination movie palace and Masonic Hall." FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street NE % 404-881-2100 MARTA: North Avenue Station Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. children under six are not permitted on the tour MARTA: OMNI/Dome/GWCC Station Visitors can sign up for a behind the scenes tour of the global headquarters of CNN & Turner Broadcasting. For an additional fee you can even don a CNN logo jacket. rising 160 feet. pretend to deliver the news. in height. is an extravaganza of excesses .50 children six12. This fanciful auditorium. $5 seniors.60 Top Attractions ) DID YOU KNOW? The escalator in the CNN Center is the longest freestanding escalator in the world. a summer movie series and year-round tours. or approximately eight stories.
The ceiling of the theater suggests a night under a Bedouin chieftain's tent beneath a clear desert sky. Guided tours are offered weekdays. where current exhibits include Georgia animals and wildlife. Roberta Peters and Anna Moffo have graced the stage. The 96 stars that twinkle above are 11-watt bulbs fixed above two inch crystals. GEORGIA STATE CAPITOL 200 Washington Street % 404-656-2844 www. Topped by a brilliant dome sheathed in gold leaf. Many of the exhibits are in storage until restoration is completed in 2001. the capitol is also home to the Georgia Capitol Museum. beginning the second Monday in January. in the circa-1889 building.Downtown & Vicinity 61 that must be seen to be believed.state. take time to participate in one of the tours of the Fox conducted by the Atlanta Preservation Center. The gold leaf atop the Georgia State Capitol dome was mined in Dahlonega. Ezio Pinza. Sunup to Sundown .us/tours/ Hours: 8-5. Mondays-Fridays Admission: Free MARTA: Georgia State Station The Georgia State Legislature meets for only 40 days a year (except for special sessions).ga. and such operatic greats as Robert Merrill. site of the country's first gold rush. To get the complete story. The Fox at one time was a venue for the Atlanta performances of the touring Metropolitan Opera. Clouds. rain and other effects are produced by special projectors.sos.
nps. MARTIN LUTHER KING. as well as information on other National Parks in the area and across the Southeast. The National Parks Service conducts tours of the King Birth Home every hour from 10 to 5 daily. but you must obtain a ticket from the National Park Service office MARTA: King Memorial Station to Bus #99 North Avenue.62 Top Attractions KING PLOW ARTS CENTER 887 Marietta Street % 404-875-1606 This facility is in a renovated factory that now houses a 150-seat theater. or Five Points Station to Bus #3 Auburn Avenue The 42-acre Martin Luther King. Jr. JR. 10-5 Admission: Free.gov/malu Hours: Daily. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 450 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-331-5190 www. Within the Visitor Center you'll find exhibits about Dr. National Historic Site encompasses the King Center and the King Birth Home on Auburn Avenue. . King.
CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE 449 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-526-8900 www.thekingcenter.Downtown & Vicinity 63 MARTIN LUTHER KING. Every day visitors make their way past the eternal flame in the center's plaza and toward the reflecting pool. In the center of the pool stands Dr. this is the place to take him or her for some hands-on experience. seniors. This hands-on approach to science allows visitors to Sunup to Sundown . North Avenue. Interactive exhibits. King's public and private life.scitrek. SCITREK 395 Piedmont Avenue % 404-522-5500 www. 10-5. the Electromagnetic Junction and the Information Petting Zoo are just a few of the experiences you'll discover within SciTrek. a Cyber Playground. JR.org Hours: Daily. King's elevated marble tomb. The King Center is Atlanta's most visited attraction. students and military personnel with identification MARTA: Civic Center Station If you have a budding Einstein or Madam Curie within your family. Auburn Avenue. $5 children. The center's library houses the world's largest collection of first hand accounts of the Civil Rights movement. closed on major holidays Admission: $7. The King Center's exhibition hall contains a permanent display of memorabilia and photographs of Dr.50 adults.com Hours: 9-5 (6 pm during summer) Admission: No charge to visit the Freedom Hall MARTA: King Memorial Station to Bus #99. or Five points Station to Bus #3.
this one-time railroad gulch is now a spirited urban marketplace. Permanent exhibits include a 40-foot-tall lighted replica of the Eiffel Tower made of erector set pieces. specialty shops. This is perfect for a rainy day. street vendors and entertainment emporiums. Unless you have been sequestered in a remote location. Sunday. the nucleus of Atlanta's African-American commu- . and Mind's Eye. SWEET AUBURN DISTRICT MARTA: King Memorial Station to #99 North Avenue bus. UNDERGROUND ATLANTA Peachtree at Alabama Street % 404-523-2311 Hours: Monday-Saturday. a perception and illusion exhibit that explores the range and limits of the human senses. This National Historic District.64 Top Attractions explore math and technology in a way that is both interesting and lively. The chain stores have overtaken this location. 10 am-5 pm MARTA: Five Points Station Underground Atlanta is the site for the dropping of the "Big Peach" on New Year's Eve. Sweet Auburn is an area in downtown Atlanta along Auburn Avenue. there is very little in Underground Atlanta that you cannot find at any other mall or tourist trap in the United States. or Five Points Station to the #3 Auburn Avenue bus. 10 am-9:30 pm. running from Courtland Street east to Randolph Street. all underground. however. featuring restaurants. Built on the underpinnings of early Atlanta. as you can even access the Underground directly from the MARTA station at Five Points. an Electric Magnetic Junction that lets you close a circuit with your own body.
Downtown & Vicinity 65 nity. Throughout the year. Jr. Take a self-guided tour and sample the taste of Coca-Cola along with soft drinks from over 40 countries. and nearby. Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change enshrines his tomb. Drive % 404-676-5151 Hours: Monday-Saturday. $3 children under 12. in the West End section of Atlanta. of the soft drink known around the world. creator of the Uncle Remus stories. 9-5. SW % 404-753-7735 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. His father and grandfather preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church. the Martin Luther King. under six free MARTA: Five Points Station This attraction features a three-story celebration. WORLD OF COCA-COLA 55 Martin Luther King. The The "hobbleskirt" CocaCola bottle design was borrowed from the Encyclopaedia Britannica's line drawing of a cola nut. and sales pitch. 10-4. which was defined as "a bulbous pod with longitudinal ridges.. WREN'S NEST 1050 Ralph Abernathy Blvd. noon-6 Admission: $6 adults. This turn-of-the-century Queen Anne-style house is both a National Historic and City of Atlanta Landmark. Jr. was the cradle of the civil rights movement. Sunday. was the home of Joel Chandler Harris. Visitors also enjoy the guided tours and the museum shop filled with Br'er Rabbit books and memorabilia." Sunup to Sundown . In the "Everything Coca-Cola" store you'll find a large selection of branded merchandise. from 1881 to his death in 1908. was born at 501 Auburn Avenue. 1-4 Admission: $6 adults.. $3 children four to 12 MARTA: West End Station to Bus #71 (Cascade) Wren's Nest. storytellers spin many of Harris' charming tales. Martin Luther King. $4 seniors 55+. $4 seniors and teens. Sunday.
66 Top Attractions 1930s-era Barnes soda fountain comes complete with a jukebox and soda jerk on duty. Yes. $5 seniors. Every Day of Your Life is a 10-minute celebration of life and CocaCola around the world. Tropical.000 animals living in naturalistic habitats. 9 am-6 pm Admission: $6 adults. lions. and is home to nearly 1. free Thursdays. 9:30-5 Admission: $15adults. . 3 pm-close MARTA: Midtown or Arts Center This is where Atlanta takes time to stop and smell the roses. red pandas and Sumatran orangutans.atlantabotanicalgarden. $10 children ages three to 11 MARTA: #97 or #105 Bus from the Westend station It's "Panda-monium!" Zoo Atlanta is one of the oldest zoos in the United States. desert and endangered plants from around the world are shown year-round in the The Atlanta Botanical Gardens gift shop is filled with unexpected delights for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. but Coca-Cola is an integral part of Atlanta and its financial success. $11seniors. 800 Cherokee Avenue SE % 404-624-5600 www. it's a big commercial.zooatlanta. ZOO ATLANTA Grant Park. black rhinos.org Hours: Tuesday-Sunday. including African elephants. $3 children six-11. As part of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Species Survival Plan. tigers. two giant pandas from the Peoples Republic of China have joined Atlanta's favorite menagerie. Midtown ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN Piedmont Park. 11 endangered Western Lowland Gorillas have been born at Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rain Forest since it opened in 1988. Recently. 1345 Piedmont Avenue % 404-876-5859 www.org Hours: Monday-Sunday.
ancient and popular art form. The Center for Puppetry Arts is the only facility of its kind in the continental United States. The gardens are perched on the edge of Piedmont Park and contain more than 3. CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS 1404 Spring Street % 404-873-3089 (schedule) or 404-873-3391 (tickets) www. . students and seniors $7 MARTA: Arts Center Station This center houses a museum and offers performances and create-a-puppet workshops for all age groups. Video of performances by Wayland Flowers and Madame are shown to exemplify the use of adult humor in puppetry.Midtown 67 Fuqua Conservatory.org Hours: Call for performance and workshop schedule Admission: Adults. $8. Sunup to Sundown n TIP Children ages five and older can participate in a "Create-A-Puppet" workshop where they will learn the art of puppetry by making their own puppets. The purpose of the center is to explore puppetry as an international. Madame herself is also on display. along with other adult puppets. just three miles from Downtown.puppet.000 ornamental plants in the display gardens.
photographs and archival exhibits. Prior to the 1996 Olympic Games. 9-4 Admission: adults $10.68 Top Attractions MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE AND MUSEUM 999 Peachtree Street at 10th Street % 404-249-7012 www. Wednesday. It was burned on at least three occasions. Thirty rooms are furnished with early 19th-century American paintings and porcelain. Buckhead GOVERNOR'S MANSION 391 West Paces Ferry Road. Author Margaret Mitchell resided here from 1925 to 1932. one of the most popular novels of the 20th century. Daimler-Benz funded a complete restoration of the house as a museum.gwtw. and a remarkable collection of Federal-period . The one-hour. Ms. NE % 404-261-1776 Hours: 10-11:30 am. Mitchell referred to her apartment (and all the other locations where she lived) as "the dump. docent-led tour includes a video of Mitchell's life. seniors & students $9. as well as a visit to her apartment. children (under five) free MARTA: Midtown Station Gone With The Wind has sold more hardcover copies in the US than any book but the Bible. Tuesday. Thursday Admission: free MARTA: Bus #40 (West Paces Ferry) from Lindbergh Center Station The Governor's Mansion is a gem of a Greek Revival-style building. during which time she wrote the epic novel Gone With The Wind." This museum has struggled for existence.org Hours: Daily.
Sundays." a spectacular collection of exotic shells and mollusks from the Georgia coastline and from around the world. Visitors can take a self-guided tour Tuesdays through Thursdays. 10-5. is Sunup to Sundown .fernbank. Exhibits at the Fernbank include "The World of Shells. Tibet and other exotic locations. The Atlanta History Center (see page 80) is located one mile west of the Governor's Mansion.Druid Hills 69 furniture. 86-foot-high Great Hall Skylight and spectacular wall of windows." The museum is visually dazzling with its dramatic. Even the flooring of fossil-embedded limestone will amaze.edu Hours: Mondays. 12-5 MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road Take in an IMAX Theater presentation and a "Walk Through Time in Georgia. 10-5. Saturdays. general admission is free. Admission: Planetarium shows are $2 for adults. FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER 156 Heaton Park Drive NE % 404-378-4311 www. Sundays. $1 for children." a collection of jewelry. NE % 404-370-0960 Hours: Open Mondays-Saturdays. MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road This intriguing attraction. 8:30-5. 1-5 pm. Tuesdays-Fridays. 8:30 am10 pm. costumes and textiles from ancient Persia. and "Cultures of the World. Druid Hills FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road. about a mile from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History (see above).
9-4:45. Lovely gardens. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 453 Freedom Parkway % 404-331-3942 Hours: Monday-Saturday. Little Five Points CARTER PRESIDENTIAL CENTER. Christmas and New Year's day Admission: $5 adults. and the exhibit hall houses an original Apollo capsule." features a recreation of the Carter tree. circa 1980. It is home to one of the largest planetariums in the United States. 16 & under free MARTA: From Five Points Station take Bus #16 The only Presidential library in the southeastern United States examines and honors the early life. Come on a clear Friday evening and join the astronomer on duty for a tour of the galaxy through the observatory's telescope. including the Camp David Accords. "Impressions of a White House Christmas. closed Thanksgiving. political career and presidency of Jimmy Carter. great view of Atlanta's skyline and a gift shop with unusual souvenirs complete the experience. $3 seniors. .70 Top Attractions owned and funded by the DeKalb County school system. A special exhibit. authentic moon rock. and much more space memorabilia. On permanent display in the Carter Museum are hundreds of artifacts from his years in the White House (1977-1980).
just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. 6 am to midnight. transfer to #19 bus The world's largest granite monolith. Stone Mountain rises 825 feet above a 3. and an antique auto and music museum. Sunup to Sundown Museums Atlanta's compendium of museums is astonishing in variety and scope. an antebellum plantation. On Easter Sunday. an interdenominational service is held at sunrise. The park also features a scenic railroad.200-acre lake. attraction hours vary Admission: $16 for adults. The fine arts.stonemountainpark. Considering that Atlanta is barely more than 150 years old. featuring the likenesses of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. parking $6 MARTA: #120 Stone Mountain bus from Avondale Station.Decatur & Surrounding Area 71 Decatur & Surrounding Area STONE MOUNTAIN PARK Highway 78. General Robert E. The view from the summit is worth the trek. a natural habitat zoo and petting farm. Lee and General "Stonewall" Jackson. On the mountain's north face is the world's largest bas-relief carving. and the array of cultural activities. the dramas it has experienced. are amazing. PO Box 778 Village of Stone Mountain. 30086 % 770-498-5690. www. $13 ages three-11. folk arts. .com Hours: Year-round. GA. AfricanAmerican arts as well as the struggle for civil rights and the Civil War are all amply represented.
take #3 Auburn Avenue bus to Piedmont Avenue. 97. This location includes a replica of an Atlanta streetcar. 10-5 Admission: $3 adults. NE % 404-523-2739 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. located northwest of Centennial Olympic Park off Marietta Street. and a re-creation of a Black-owned drug store on Auburn Avenue.square-foot facility. studios. THE APEX (AFRICAN-AMERICAN PANORAMIC EXPERIENCE) MUSEUM 135 Auburn Avenue. a large gallery that presents major exhibitions.72 Museums Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 535 Means Street % 404-688-1970 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday. Plans eventually call for it to have its own specially designed. in which visitors sit to watch a film that tells the story of the Auburn Avenue neighborhood. and a performance café. The museum is currently housed in a small building adjacent to the Auburn Avenue Research Library. hosts a wide range of contemporary art and visual rhythm presentations. The 40. 11 am-5 pm Admission: Adults $3. . Students and Seniors $1 MARTA: from Five Points station take the #1 bus to Marietta and Means Streets The center. Exhibits include African and slavery-era artifacts.000-square-foot center houses an art book press. $2 students/senior citizens MARTA: from Five Points Station.00.
BRAVES MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME Turner Field. It's open year-round. MARTA: Shuttle buses run from Five Points station on game days. Marquis Two % 404-688-2467 Hours: Monday-Friday. and houses over 200 pieces of baseball memorabilia. on the Terrace Level at Turner Field. The museum. which treats the Braves Museum as a serious historical subject. The museum is run by the Atlanta History Center. 755 Hank Aaron Drive % 404-614-2310 Hours: Vary with the seasons. spirited game. Special note: Admission to the Museum is $2 on game days with a ticket to the ball game. JR. and finally to Atlanta. focusing on international cultural understanding through exhibits and educational programs. including the bat Hank Aaron used to hit his record-breaking 715th home run. Sunup to Sundown . call for times Museum Admission: $7 for adults.Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN 285 Peachtree Avenue Peachtree Center. traces the Braves history from their beginnings in Boston. $4 for children. never forgetting that baseball is a wonderful. 11-5 Admission: Free MARTA: Peachtree Center 73 Atlanta's only exclusively international museum. IVAN ALLEN. through their years in Milwaukee.
10-6. 1-5 pm Admission: $2 adults. cost is $3. $1 children.74 Museums HAMMONDS HOUSE 503 Peeples Street % 404-752-8730 Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays. Saturdays-Sundays. Hammonds Collection features works by painter and collagist Romare Bearden. and even a mural that tells the story of his rise from slavehood to entrepreneur.T. and had little formal education. Alonzo Herndon began life as a slave.50. The O. but donations are accepted Tours: Start at the top of each hour. with nine fireplaces. The house is outfitted opulently. Eventually his barber shop employed 40 men. MARTA: Vine City Station Built in 1910. HERNDON HOME 587 University Place NW % 404-581-9813 Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. 10-3 Admission: Free. and some of the best contemporary AfricanAmerican art from Atlanta and around the country. Alonzo Herndon became one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. this Beaux-Arts classical mansion in close proximity to Atlanta University is as amazing as the man who built it. through permanent and changing exhibitions. students and seniors MARTA: #71 bus from West End Station The Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center of African-American Art showcases Haitian and African-American art. . and he founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. a mahogany dining room. he was later trained as a barber.
this is one of the largest branch museums in the country. Georgia writers Joel Chandler Harris and Sidney Lanier. featuring folk art and photography. as well as Asa Candler's parents. Cyrus McCormick. The Downtown satellite facility of the High Museum of Art offers a continuous program of changing exhibitions. Sunup to Sundown n TIP Walk a short distance from the Georgia-Pacific Building to the Candler Building. Buffalo Bill Cody. . % 404-577-6940 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 10-5. at the corner of Peachtree Street and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue. carved in marble on the exterior. and discover the likenesses of Raphael. Shakespeare.Downtown & Vicinity 75 HIGH MUSEUM OF ART FOLK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Georgia-Pacific Building 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. closed Sundays Admission: Donation is requested MARTA: Peachtree Center Station Located in the heart of Atlanta's business and convention district.
you'll experience an emotional exhibit of the civil rights struggle. NE. the APC is a non-profit membership organization that promotes the preservation of Atlanta's historically.76 Museums MARTIN LUTHER KING. Martin Luther King. In the Visitor Center. The Atlanta Preservation Center turns Atlanta's streets and landmarks into an open-air museum to be strolled and sauntered through. Suite #3 % 404-876-2040 Not exactly a museum. Jr. Relive the dream at the birthplace and home of Dr. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 450 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-331-6922 www. All activities are free. Midtown ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER 156 Seventh St. JR.nps.org/malu Hours: Daily. . then move onto the Ebenezer Baptist Church. where you may view King family artifacts and a Gandhi exhibition in Freedom Hall. architecturally and culturally significant buildings. The Preservation Center's walking tours of many of Atlanta's established neighborhoods and favorite attractions are a delight for visitors of all ages. Follow with a visit to the birth home of young Martin. or Five Points station to #3 bus. 9-5 Admission: Free MARTA: King Memorial station to #99 bus. neighborhoods and districts.
closed Mondays and holidays Admission: $6. free for Museum members and children under six MARTA: Arts Center Station Sunup to Sundown Founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association. Sun. decorative.. MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE & GONE WITH THE WIND MUSEUM 990 Peachtree Street % 404-249-7015 www. students. Its 135. the High Museum of Art today ranks as Atlanta's premier venue for the visual arts.000-square foot-facility is the award-winning work of architect Richard Meier. Gone With The Wind. 10-5. noon-5. $4 seniors and college students. and 20th-century art.org Hours: Daily. dark apartment. and Narrative of African-American Art of the 20th Century. children under five free MARTA: Midtown Station or Bus #10 Margaret Mitchell House Tour the historic building and apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote one of the world's most beloved novels. $2 children ages six-17.gwtw. This beautiful. which to- . modern building houses fine collections of European and American paintings and sculpture. $6 seniors. Mitchell and her husband lived in a tiny. and learn about the life of this fascinating woman. Recent exhibitions have included a Norman Rockwell retrospective. John Twactman: An American Impressionist. photography and graphics.. 9-4 Admission: $7 adults.-Sat.Midtown 77 HIGH MUSEUM OF ART 1280 Peachtree Street NE % 404-733-4400 Hours: Tues. youth seven-17. African.
plates and jewelry. owned by collector Herb Bridges. John Marsh. were a fun-loving couple. and their Peachtree Street apartment became a gathering place for Bohemian Atlanta. . and received a record 10 Academy Awards.000 pages). and its legacy. 7-9:30 pm. When the movie aired for the first time on television in 1976. Film footage from the premiere and original set design sketches. as she was known. In their memory the Bohemian Club was created. and the portrait of Scarlett that hung over the mantel of the Butler home. at the Margaret Mitchell Museum. Opened in late 1999. A donation of $7 is requested. Other artifacts in the museum include the world's largest collection of Gone With The Wind memorabilia. Gone With The Wind Museum The original manuscript of Gone With the Wind filled 60 manila envelopes when completed. and scripts are also found here. including the first ever for a black actress. and her husband. its premiere. games.78 Museums day contains the original typewriter she used to transcribe the novel from her handwritten manuscript (quite a task at over 1. Peggy. Some of the major acquisitions include the front door of the legendary Tara plantation from the movie set. and her 1937 Pulitzer Prize. the museum is filled with exhibits and artifacts illuminating the making of the movie. such as dolls. and now meets the third Wednesday of every month. 110 million people tuned in to watch. ) DID YOU KNOW? Gone With The Wind grossed $14 million in its first year alone. props.
the house features exquisite stained-glass windows and an elaborately carved mahogany staircase. The museum. in the neighborhood of the High Museum. Sunday. children under six free MARTA: Arts Center Station The largest Museum of its kind in the Southeast is located in the heart of Atlanta's business and convention district. Sundays. Friday. noon-3 pm. 10-3. Built at the turn of the century for furniture magnate Amos Rhodes. archives. 10-5. also contains a library. Sunup to Sundown . closed Saturdays MARTA: Arts Center Station or Bus #23 Created in the style of a Rhineland castle. the Center for Puppetry Arts and Rhodes Hall. and museum shop. 1-5 Admission: $5 adults.Midtown 79 RHODES HALL 1516 Peachtree Street NW % 404-885-7800 Hours: weekdays 11 am-4 pm. this Romanesque Revival-style mansion is one you won't want to miss. $3 seniors and students. Atlanta's Jewish Heritage and the Holocaust are featured. THE WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM 1440 Spring Street NW % 404-873-1661 Hours: Monday-Thursday.
Permanent exhibits at the Atlanta History Center include "Turning Point: The American Civil War. From cotton fields to railroads." "In Scarlett's Footsteps. Set on 33 acres of woods and gardens in the Buckhead district. built in 1928 by Philip Trammell Shutze. The showpiece of the Atlanta History Center is the Swan House. The Coca-Cola Café." and the Dubose Civil War Collection. walk west past the second traffic light (Slaton Drive) to the pedestrian entrance. $8 students and seniors. Swan Coach House restaurant. the history center includes a permanent museum as well as an 1840s farmstead. children under five free MARTA: #23 bus to West Paces Ferry Road. $4 youths six-17. NW % 404-814-4000 www.80 Museums Buckhead ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER 130 West Paces Ferry Road. Sunday. the Tullie Smith Farm. the Swan House. . 10-5:30. you'll discover the true story of Atlanta's past.atlantahistory. The Center also features a Museum Shop. and a 1920s in-town mansion. one of the greatest classical architects of the 20th century. the Civil War to civil rights.net Hours: Monday-Saturday. and a picnic area. noon5:30 pm Admission: $10 adults.
95 children three -12 MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road This is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast. recitals and dramatic presentations.org Hours: Monday-Friday.fernbank. $6. No guided tours are offered.edu Hours: Mondays-Saturdays.95 seniors. www. call for event schedule MARTA: from Lindbergh station take the #48 bus Callanwolde." 17 galleries with exhibits that ex- Sunup to Sundown . but Callanwolde hosts arts programs throughout the year and is also available for private functions.95 adults. and boasts Georgia's first IMAX theater. the mansion is decked with exquisite furnishings. 9-9. is a unique institution. 9-2 Admission: free. Gothic Tudor-style mansion. Sundays 12-5 Admission: $8. This magnificent. Permanent installations include "Walk Through Time in Georgia. in Druid Hills. Saturday. FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road NE % 404-370-0730. Callanwolde hosts art exhibits.Druid Hills 81 Druid Hills CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER 980 Briarcliff Road NE % 404-872-5338 www. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. built in the 1920s for Charles Howard Candler (son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler). Christmas at Callanwolde is an Atlanta tradition (see page 25). The house is surrounded by 12 acres of sculptured lawn and formal gardens. 10-5. concerts.callanwolde. $7. majestic trees and sparkling lights.
and artworks on paper ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. 86-foothigh Great Hall Skylight and spectacular wall of windows. Asia. 10-5.edu/CARLOS Hours: Monday-Saturday.82 Museums plore land formations within the state and the chronological development of life on earth. Decatur % 404-727-4282 www. Sunday. Greece. Italy. which surrounds you with the sights and sounds of the strange and rare beauty of the swamp. . the Near East.emory. The museum is visually dazzling with its dramatic. featuring seven life-size dinosaur models.cc. Decatur MICHAEL C.000-square-foot building designed by architect Michael Graves. and Oceania. the Americas. including art from Egypt. Kilgo Street. and the Okefenokee Swamp Gallery.000 objects. get off at the intersection of S. Decatur Road The museum features a permanent collection of approximately 18. and dramatic murals of the Cretaceous. both national and international. Kilgo Circle and N. The museum also offers special exhibitions from its own holdings and from other institutions. noon-5 pm Admission: $3 donation suggested MARTA: from Arts Center Station take the #36 bus. CARLOS MUSEUM EMORY UNIVERSITY 571 S. and occupies a 45. Jurassic and Triassic eras. the Dinosaur Hall. Even the flooring of fossil-embedded limestone will amaze.
. So. lace on some athletic shoes. go north on I-75 to Exit 273. Trees of Atlanta. Atlanta has long been known as a city of trees. An organization. GA This museum is part of the Kennesaw Mountain National Park. approximately 2½ miles from the exit.Outside Atlanta 83 Outside Atlanta KENNESAW MOUNTAIN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM 2829 Cherokee Street NW % 770-427-2117 Kennesaw." a steam locomotive used in the Disney film The Great Locomotive Chase. including "The General. is entirely dedicated to keeping the city green. turn left on Wade-Green Road (which changes its name to Cherokee Street after you cross the freeway). Look for the red caboose. Sunup to Sundown Parks In Atlanta you won't have to search very far to meet the challenge of the great outdoors. a city set within a forest. The museum is on the right. choose your venue and get moving! The Atlanta Parks Department information number is % 404-817-6744. It incorporates exhibits relating to the Battle of Kennesaw Moutain. Both have miles of enticing trails. Feeling fleet of foot? Popular running spots in the city include Piedmont and Grant parks. From downtown Atlanta. The events in the film are based on the 1862 battle. go ahead.
If you just want to paddle your own canoe. one of the liveliest is the Fourth of July fireworks celebration. fountains and commemorative brick walks. Ready to take a hike? Just a short distance outside the city you can revel in the trails of Stone Mountain Park. 6:30 and 9:00. The park hosts many activities. a natural amphitheater seating 1. 3:30.84 Parks Pedal pushers should head for Piedmont Park or Stone Mountain Park.) The distinctive light towers. and a six-acre great lawn. This is a ter- . It is the largest center-city park developed in the United States within the last 20 years. The park was privately funded for the Olympic Games. just 30 minutes from Downtown (see page 102 for details). at 12:30. Bike rentals are available adjacent to both locations. Downtown & Vicinity CENTENNIAL PARK Marietta Street and Techwood Drive MARTA: OMNI/Dome/GWCC This was the city's best souvenir of the 1996 Olympic Games. and very popular Fountain of Rings. has rentals of both rafts and canoes. the Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. are special legacies left behind from the 1996 Olympic Games. make it the largest. Try to catch one of the four 20-minute water shows each day. Amicalola Falls or the Chattahoochee National Forest.200. (That's Atlanta! Don't just build any park. Other features in the park include a court of 24 flags. and now belongs to the state. The Fountain of Rings is the world's largest fountain utilizing the Olympic symbol of five connecting rings. it features 25 jets of water.
The park is home to many festivals. across from the park at 1086 Piedmont Avenue. The brave of heart can rent in-line skates and roller skates at Skate Escape. Bus #36 Piedmont Park is the city's largest. Sunup to Sundown Midtown PIEDMONT PARK Piedmont Avenue and 14th Street % 404-817-6744 MARTA: Arts Center Station. Grant Park is most noted for Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Cyclorama. The Peace Monument Arch at the 14th Street entrance to the park The 1895 Exposition at Piedmont Park drew close to a million visitors during its three-month duration. In summer you'll find it filled with sun-tanning bodies.Midtown 85 rific place to bring your children if they need to run off some energy after a day of museums or shopping. but you will also find athletic fields for football and softball. with tennis courts. GRANT PARK Georgia and Cherokees Avenues SE MARTA: Bus #31 from Lindbergh or Five Points stations Historic Grant Park is about two miles south of Downtown. hiking. and skating. written expressly for the event. biking. playgrounds. In 1895 the Cotton States and International Exposition took place in Piedmont Park. % 404-892-1292. fairs and symphony concerts throughout the year. Wait until you cross the street to put on your skates. . and much of the park's current configuration dates from this event. Loaded with history. a swimming pool. John Philip Sousa's band premiered the King Cotton March. the traffic on Piedmont Avenue can be unforgiving. and in later years was lined with Confederate artillery troops during the Battle of Atlanta. and paved trails for jogging. Grant Park was once home to the Creek Indians. softball fields.
Facilities are open . Buckhead CHASTAIN PARK 235 W. it is highly polluted). Within Chastain Park is a 3½-mile jogging trail. It is said that most of the funds collected came from the North. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Headquarters 1978 Island Ford Pkwy Dunwoody. Located approximately eight miles north of Downtown between Lake Forrest Drive and Powers Ferry Road.86 Parks was built in 1904 to signify the growing reconciliation between the North and South. Wieuca Road % 404 817-6744 MARTA: #36 Chastain Bus from Lindbergh Station Many Atlantans pack an elegant picnic supper for concerts at Chastain Park. In summer you'll find everything from the Atlanta Symphony to the Kingston Trio onstage at Chastain. wine and linen. The Recreational Area. and a swimming pool.000 and draws entertainers from a wide range of disciplines. Chastain Park has provided a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life for more than 40 years. It's famous for its amphitheater. north and northeast of Atlanta. athletic fields for baseball. which seats more than 6. complete with candles. softball. soccer and football. DO NOT drink the water. GA % 770-399-8070 Raft "down the hooch. managed by the National Park Service. consists of 16 separate land units along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. picnic and playground areas." wander its hiking trails or just play in the playgrounds (but whatever you do.
Take Exit 6 to Northridge Road going west. hiking.Desperately Seeking Scarlett 87 from dawn to dusk. magnolias. Sunup to Sundown Atlanta's Heritage Desperately Seeking Scarlett Moonlight. . Atlanta. and Native American archeological sites. and right again onto Island Ford Parkway. hoop skirts. and picnicking. dark rooms remains the original typewriter on which she transcribed her handwritten notes. Margaret Mitchell. rafting. canoeing. Turn right onto Roberts Drive. onto Hwy 400 north. The parks also contain natural habitiats. and include areas for fishing. To reach the headquarters and the Island Ford site. then take the first right onto Dunwoody Place. go north on I-85 to Exit 87. Twelve Oaks and all those other magical and mythical places Margaret Mitchell created. Within these tiny. which is about 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta. while recuperating from an ankle injury. claimed that Scarlett was based on her domineering grandmother. Every year visitors come to the city desperately seeking Tara. that Mitchell composed her lengthy opus. nineteenth century historic sites. and the torrid affair between Scarlett and Rhett are firmly entrenched images of what makes Atlanta. Annie Fitzgerald Stephens. It was in this small apartment. known to family and friends as Peggy. Daimler-Benz restored Margaret Mitchell's home on Peachtree Street for the Olympic celebrations. Begin your search for Scarlett at the Margaret Mitchell House at 990 Peachtree Street (see pages 68 and 77).
operated by historian Pete Bonner. who lived south of Atlanta. although the town was set afire. near Folsom and Tara Roads. % 770-478-4800. The Plantation is .88 Atlanta's Heritage She often visited her grandparents. Jonesboro is approximately 18 miles from Atlanta. in the Jonesboro area. 100 Carriage Lane at Jodeco Road. Almost the entire downtown area of Jonesboro appears much as it did before the Civil War. % 770-473-0197. While in Jonesboro take time to tour the Stately Oaks Plantation. then turn right onto Jonesboro Road (which changes its name to Main Street when you enter the town). This plantation home was one of the inspirations for Mitchell's work. and it was from these memorable tales of courage and endurance that Gone With The Wind took seed. Main Street. To visit Jonesboro. The stories of the Civil War were told and retold to Peggy. who camped in the fields around the house during the Battle of Jonesboro. While at the welcome center make sure you stop at the "Road To Tara" Museum. which houses one of the largest permanent collections of Gone With The Wind memorabilia. n TIP Historical and Hysterical Tours. the brick exteriors of the buildings withstood the blaze. take Exit 233. offer a treasure trove of trivia about Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind. drive south on I-75. It was also a landmark for both Confederate and Union troops. Start with a visit to the Jonesboro Depot Welcome Center at 104 N.
a red brick mansion with graceful verandas. where the film's stars stayed in 1939. Ashley Oaks is open Tuesdays-Saturdays. was another of Mitchell's inspirations for Gone With the Wind. however. and surrounded by ancient trees. The movie was also shown here in 1947. 10:30-3:30. it's a salute to a bygone era. was the site of the premiere of Gone With the Wind. where Gone With the Wind opened on December 15. The theater is also across the street from The Georgian Terrace Hotel (659 Peachtree Street. Ashley Oaks at 144 College Street. The pink granite Georgia-Pacific headquarters. it is a favorite site for weddings on Saturdays. at the intersection of Peachtree and Forsyth Streets. and $3 for children. 1939. Sunup to Sundown . This is partly because when Ted Turner aquired the rights to the film in 1989. 1954.Desperately Seeking Scarlett 89 open Mondays-Saturdays. If you are visiting in December. % 770-4788986. The theater was destroyed by fire in 1979. there is an inscription on the wall to the right of the main entrance to the Georgia-Pacific building. call ahead. Back in Atlanta you'll want to be certain to visit the site of the premiere of Gone With The Wind. Many people mistakenly think that the Fox Theatre. Today. % 404-897-1911). Built from more than one million handmade bricks. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. much of the hotel's grandeur remains intact (see page 150). as the house is often used for holiday parties. at 660 Peachtree Street NE. 1961 and 1967. was built on the site of Loews Grand Theatre. so it is best to call ahead to make sure you will be able to tour. he celebrated the 50th anniversary of the movie's release with a special showing of the restored film at the Fox. $5 for seniors. Admission is $6 for adults. 12-3.
in a Southern burial custom. She died from brain damage five days later. What is most commonly referred to as the Battle of Atlanta was actually a series of battles. and then squeezed it shut. . conducted from June to September of 1864. next was Decatur. Some of the most intense fighting took place in what is now the parking lot of the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. then Ezra Church and finally Jonesboro.90 Atlanta's Heritage Tragically. and the loss of the city sealed the South's doom. The first clash was at Kennesaw Mountain. in downtown Atlanta at 248 Oakland Avenue. just north of the city. cedars are planted at the four corners. Margaret Mitchell's grave is Oakland Cemetery's most frequently visited site. in 1949 Margaret Mitchell was struck by an automobile near Peachtree and 13th Streets. The Battle of Atlanta Atlanta figured prominently in the Civil War. so look for the name Marsh rather than Mitchell. then came Peachtree Creek. and was buried in Oakland Cemetery. These are the episodes depicted in the painting at the Cyclorama (see page 58). a fierce struggle ranging from Decatur to Atlanta for control of the railway. The author shares a simple headstone with her husband. The plot is carefully tended and. Union forces slowly encircled the city like a noose.
Sunup to Sundown Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. and end your tour at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.1 miles to Old GA Highway 41. GA. The site was later presented to the National Park Service. is the site of a pivotal battle fought in June. to keep Sherman's troops from taking Atlanta. from 7:30 am to dusk. rifles and even rocks until the Union troops went around the mountain. you might want to first visit the Cyclorama in Grant Park. % 770-427-4686). Kennesaw. For a short tour. The park is open daily. Take I-75 north to Exit 269. and the rebels were forced to pull back. and other veterans groups joined in to purchase plots of their own. 1864. turn left and . the final resting place of hundreds of Civil War soldiers.The Battle of Atlanta 91 n TIP Seeing the sights of the Confederacy can take you all over the Atlanta metro area. The Confederate troops fortified the heights of the mountain. northwest of Marietta off I-75 (Kennesaw Mountain Drive. and held off the attacking forces with cannons. go left for 2. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is one of the few Civil War sites to escape commercial and residential development. then go to Oakland Cemetery. There is no admission fee. just south of Downtown. Union Veterans from Illinois bought a section of the park to install a monument.
The battle on July 28 ranged from I-20 west to Ashby Street. General Sherman was determined to capture the last remaining rail line out of Atlanta.92 Atlanta's Heritage proceed 1. just south of Buckhead. See page 83 for Civil War Museum information. Peachtree Creek and Peachtree Road. when Southern troops engaged Sherman's soldiers on the west side of Atlanta to prevent them from cutting the rail line. There are battle markers on Collier Road at Tanyard Creek Park and on the grounds of Piedmont Hospital. Bankhead Highway to Anderson Avenue. Peachtree Creek The Battle of Peachtree Creek took place on what is today an area roughly bounded by I-75. Turn right onto Stilesboro Road. fought August 31 to September 1. west of what is now the Centennial Park area. Northside Drive. This area. 1864. Ezra Church Drive to Chappell Road. The stone rail depot on Main Street in Jonesboro was erected in 1868 to replace the one burned by the . Collier Road. Ezra Church The Battle of Ezra Church occurred on July 28. then left into the parking lot. Unlike Kennesaw Mountain.2 miles to Stilesboro Road. this area is a fully developed residential and business district within the city. Jonesboro The Battle of Jonesboro was the last of the Battle of Atlanta skirmishes. is known as Brookwood Hills. 1864. Howell Mill.
citizens petitioned the city council to change the name of Wheat Street to Auburn Avenue. and – until the onset of racial trouble in the early 1900s – black and white. as well as the earlier skirmishes around Atlanta. on what was then Wheat Street. but Auburn Avenue's AfricanAmerican legacy began long before that. which was thought to be more stylish. at what is today the intersection of Northside Drive and Marietta Street. former slaves bought property east of the city's central business district. office buildings and places of worship. Calhoun. prominent and obscure. 1864. After Jonesboro. After the Civil War. both political and economic. The most notable among these is Dr. not only to Atlanta but to the nation. Auburn Avenue became a mixture of young and old. Martin Luther King. Jr. Business executives and factory workers alike took pride in their surroundings. . putting up residences. were all costly defeats for the South. who was born in a Victorian house on Auburn Avenue in 1929.. a busy east-west thoroughfare. General Hood's beaten army evacuated the area and left it to be occupied by General Sherman's troops. The Jonesboro battle. September 2. In 1893.The African-American Legacy 93 Yankees in 1864. Sunup to Sundown The African-American Legacy Atlanta has a rich and distinguished legacy of African-American contributions. Atlanta was surrendered by Major James M. And stylish it would become. The downtown historic district has many markers detailing the surge of fighting through the area.
Ebenezer Baptist Church. Booker T. . Jr. Jr. Wheat Street Baptist Church. to 1941. when his family moved to a house on Boulevard. and APEX Museum. the Gravesite. Built in 1895. Charles L. Sweet Auburn Curb Market. The Martin Luther King. Harper Home. who lived here from 1910 to 1945. 535 Auburn Avenue. King. and who was principal of Atlanta's first public high school for the black community. the Charles L. the Herndon Building. The King Center was founded in 1968 by Coretta Scott King and others. A national historic district has been created to help maintain the atmosphere of the Sweet Auburn community. when King was born. the Queen Anne-style house has been restored to its appearance during the years 1929. Harper Home. Today the organization is headed by King's son. Birth Home. this was home to Professor Harper. the Royal Peacock Club. to continue the work of Dr. The Martin Luther King. The organization works on projects to promote economic and social equality.94 Atlanta's Heritage Auburn Avenue Tour A walk down Auburn Avenue is an experience rich in African-American history and culture.. Gravesite was moved in the early 1970s from Southview Cemetery to a site next to the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Washington High. The present memorial tomb was dedicated in 1977. Constructed in about 1895. the Butler Street YMCA. Buildings within this district include The Martin Luther King. Dexter Scott King (see pages 62-63 for more information). Birth Home at 501 Auburn Avenue. The King Center. Jr.
in which visitors sit to watch a film that tells the story of Auburn Avenue. was named for Alonzo P. Sweet Auburn Curb Market. preached his very first sermon. a multi-use structure. Exhibits include African and slavery-era artifacts and a recreation of a black-owned drug store on Auburn Avenue (see page 72 for more information). even during the years of legal segregation. Sunup to Sundown . and has featured such well-known entertainers as Cab Calloway.The African-American Legacy 95 Ebenezer Baptist Church. 407-13 Auburn Avenue. The APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum. 184-86 Auburn Avenue. 135 Auburn Avenue. The Herndon Building. The church has been a community institution for decades. Louis Armstrong. Jr. The Wheat Street Baptist Church. and served as co-pastor from 1960 to 1968. Herndon. Butler Street YMCA. 209 Edgewood Avenue. 365 Auburn Avenue. is so called because the original structure was built prior to the name change of the street to Auburn Avenue. the ex-slave and founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. built in 1920. 231-45 Auburn Avenue (not to be confused with the Herndon Home). has been a fresh produce market for both blacks and whites. completed in 1923. The Royal Peacock Club. was known as the Top Hat until 1946. includes a replica of an Atlanta streetcar. and Aretha Franklin. was the location from which Martin Luther King. was founded in the basement of the Wheat Street Church and has served as an activist location and meeting place. 20-24 Butler Street.
outside of Georgia. built for the 1996 Olympics. Tickets to most major sporting events can be purchased through Ticketmaster (% 404-249-6400 or. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta. You may also purchase from the web at www. from April to October. and the city embraces them all. The most recent entry. having gone from "worst to first" in the National League. The Braves are almost as much of a legend as Scarlett O'Hara. % 800-326-4000). football and hockey) call Atlanta home. Baseball ATLANTA BRAVES Turner Field. GA % 404-522-7630 The Atlanta Braves. This is a city that chants to the "tomahawk chop" at Braves baseball games and dances the "dirty bird" when the Falcons make a touchdown. Four major league teams (baseball. .ticketmaster. Locations of Ticketmaster include Tower Records and Publix Supermarkets. drew a crowd of thousands just for the unveiling of the team jersey.com. the Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Team. basketball.96 Spectator Sports Spectator Sports Atlanta is a sports town. and 1991 and 1992 National League Champions. play their home games at Turner Field ("the Ted"). 1995 World Champions. College sports also have particularly loyal fans and can be positively rabid for Georgia Tech basketball.
This massive downtown stadium is as tall as a 27-story building and covers 8. cost for the ride is $1.Football 97 The stadium is a short distance south of Downtown. with interactive games. The team shares the roost at the new . GA % 404-223-8000 The Atlanta Falcons play in the Georgia Dome.50 or free with a MARTA transfer. and the Ivan Allen Jr.000-seat stadium that hosted the Superbowl in January. Join with the crowd in dancing "the dirty bird" whenever the Falcons score a touchdown. Braves Museum.6 acres. Go early and enjoy this old-time-style stadium. an outdoor bar and restaurant. although not a particularly good one. the 71. page 73). This facility has over 4. Sunup to Sundown Football ATLANTA FALCONS Georgia Dome Atlanta. Basketball ATLANTA HAWKS Philips Arena Atlanta. There is also a shuttle bus on game days. and is easiest to reach by taking one of several buses from MARTA's Five Points or West End stations. 2000. including the bat "Hammerin Hank" Aaron used to hit his record-breaking 715th home run (see Museums.000 square feet of baseball memorabilia. GA % 404-233-8000 The Atlanta Hawks are the National Basketball Association's team in Atlanta.
The regular season runs from October to April.98 Spectator Sports Philips Arena with the Atlanta Thrashers Hockey team. usually held in March at the Tournament Players Club in Du- . Hockey THE ATLANTA THRASHERS Philips Arena Atlanta. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. the city has a new sports team to cheer. this location draws both amateur and professional bicycle racers. just a short distance from the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. Bicycle Racing DICK LANE VELODROME 1889 Lexington Avenue East Point. GA % 404-584-7825 The Atlanta Thrashers debuted in the 1999-2000 NHL season with a dismal record. Collectively this is a city that doesn't know a Zamboni from a blue line. The four-day PGA BellSouth Classic. GA % 404-765-1085 South of Atlanta. but the fans didn't care. Golf There are three major golf tournaments played in and around Atlanta each year. but it doesn't matter.
Call for ticket information. Proceed for about three miles. For additional information. The only way to get a ticket to the Masters is to know someone. Past players have included Jack Nicklaus. For tickets and information. . Horse Racing THE ATLANTA STEEPLECHASE Cartersville. but only by mail. This event draws up to 40." which was closed due to demand in 1972.Horse Racing 99 luth. onto Route 13 west. not at the gate. The Senior PGA Tournament takes place in September at the Country Club of Georgia near Alpharetta. call the Augusta National Golf Club at % 706-667-6000. and Chi Chi Rodriguez. Tickets to practice sessions are available. To reach the racetrack. GA % 404-237-7436 Held annually on the second weekend in April. Sunup to Sundown A word of advice about the Masters Tournament: don't expect to get tickets. this event draws Atlanta's elite. call % 770-951-8777. The "waiting list" to get on the "patron's list" was closed in 1978. The tournament is scheduled so that the play ends on the second Sunday in April. call the club at % 770-664-8644 for information. Come to see the Rolls Royces and parade of women's hats at this Ascot-like equestrian event. Arnold Palmer. Tournament tickets are sold to a "patron list.000 spectators a year. take I-75 north to Exit 288. attracts the nation's best golfers. Cartersville is about 50 minutes north of Atlanta.
www. one is in mid-March.100 Spectator Sports Polo ATLANTA POLO CLUB Majors Road at Post Road Cumming. and the second.000 fans came out to witness his final race. is just 20 miles south of Atlanta. the final cup race of the year. so bring some friends and a picnic. go north on I-85 to Exit 87.gospeedway. the Atlanta Polo Club holds matches and tournaments. The Speedway is about 30 miles south of downtown Atlanta. Admission is by the carload ($15). To reach the Polo Club. Auto & Motorcycle Racing THE ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY 1500 US 41 Hampton. Just make sure you remember where you parked your car. is held in mid-November. finding it later in the dark could be a daunting experience. onto Route 400-N (this road becomes Highway 19) to Cumming. GA % 770-946-4211 or 707-7904. a crowd of more than 168. A major rebuild of the facility was completed in 2000. When Richard Petty retired in 1992. To get there. . Atlanta Motor Speedway is home to two NASCAR Winston Cup races. GA % 770-316-9109 Every Sunday from June through October. take I-75 south to Exit 235.com The site of the NASCAR Coca-Cola 500 and many other events.
take I-85 north to Exit 129. be sure to drink plenty of fluids. To get to the facility. www.roadatlanta. Sunup to Sundown Recreation Atlanta's moderate climate allows nearly year-round participation in sports and outdoor activities. onto Route 53. the American Motorcycle Association and the Sports Car Club of America hold regular races here. Bicycling The city has very few designated bicycle paths. which is closed to vehicle traffic. Whatever your game. GA % 770-967-6143 (information) or 800-849-7223 (tickets). In addition. It also hosts an all-womens' GT Racing Series.Bicycling 101 keep right onto Tara Boulevard (Hwy 41-S) and proceed about 15 miles to Hampton. It is home to an American Le Mans Series race. You'll find Atlantans participating in everything from baseball to street hockey. Bikes can be rented .com Road Atlanta was rebuilt and modernized in 1999. the Petit Le Mans. which is about 50 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. proceed west on 53 for five miles. held in late September. The safest place to cycle is within Piedmont Park. Don't forget that the climate during the summer months can be excessively hot and humid. ROAD ATLANTA 5300 Winder Highway Braselton.
With 12 courts. and racquet stringing facilities. and runs a convenient shuttle bus between the put-in and take-out points. This exceedingly popular 18-hole. which is named for the famed Atlanta golfer. par 71 course. with a $100 deposit required. The center is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Canoes rent for approximately $35 a day. 384 Woodward Way. The city maintains 50 tennis court locations. % 770-395-3861. Most of the golf courses are located outside of the Perimeter. rents canoes by the day. % 404-355-1009. across from the park at 1086 Piedmont.102 Recreation from Skate Escape. is on a portion of the Battle of Peachtree Creek site (see page 92). 1990 Island Ford Parkway. see the Beyond Atlanta section. a pro shop. one of the largest and easiest to find is the Piedmont Park Tennis Center. Tennis Tennis is huge in Metro Atlanta. for more courses. See page 86 for directions to the Island Ford Unit of the National Recreation Area.com. Canoeing & Rafting The Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. www.chattahoocheerafting. Golf The only public course within sight of Downtown is the Bobby Jones Golf Course. pages 210-213. this is one of the most comprehensive loca- .
art and decorative objects. Saturdays.50 per person. . At last count. Atlanta is the Hong Kong of shopping in the Southeast. except for those around the tourist draws such as Underground Atlanta and the CNN Center. Metro Atlanta had 53 malls. Malls Downtown & Vicinity Shopping in the downtown area is largely limited to tourist trinkets and services for office workers.Malls 103 tions. antiques. Sundays.75 per hour afterwards. Atlanta has more shopping center space than any city but Chicago. The center is open Mondays through Fridays. 11 am to 9 pm. Shop Till You Drop Sunup to Sundown From Downtown to Buckhead and beyond. Atlanta also has many specific shopping "districts" for those hot on the trail of antiques. mega-malls and specialty shops in Atlanta's neighborhoods all conspire to separate your money from your wallet. before 6pm. According to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. Notable exceptions are listed below. 9 am to 6 pm. Most Downtown stores are closed on Sunday. The fee is $1. per hour. Most stores and malls are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am-9 pm. 9:30 am to 7 pm. you'll discover an amazing array of locations to shop and spend. Haute couture. and Sundays from noon until 6 pm. except where noted. and $1.
stop at the Café Du Monde for New Orleans-style beignets and authentic French coffee laced with chicory. but you'll find the contents up to the millisecond. GA % 404-524-3787 Peachtree Center sprawls above and below ground with over 30 shops. and the very unusual Art By God. Marble floors and chandeliers evoke the grandeur of days gone by. GA % 404-221-7221 This is the one and only department store remaining in the downtown core. Atlanta. The Gap. perhaps?). MACY'S 180 Peachtree Street Atlanta. restaurants and services right in the heart of the city. THE MALL AT PEACHTREE CENTER 231 Peachtree St. Habersham Winery. including national chains such as Eddie Bauer. you'll discover restaurants and nightlife as well. Local specialty shops such as Hats Under Atlanta. The selection of business clothing is quite good. . and you've neglected to pack something significant (wing tips. When you need some respite. stationers. Underground is far more than shopping. which includes an array of items from fossils to artistic creations by Native Americans. Brooks Brothers.104 Shop Till You Drop UNDERGROUND ATLANTA Upper Alabama and Peachtree Streets Underground Atlanta features over 40 stores. your best bet to find the item is at Macy's. If you are at a convention or doing business. and the ground floor accessories selection is particularly outstanding. and Sam Goody.
page 133). The mall is closed on Sundays. and Sundays.Malls 105 shoes. health foods and lots of places to find those "I forgot to pack" items. Hawks. services and nightspots. restaurants. it's a good bet you'll find it here. north of Piedmont Park. You'll find a Radio Shack. There's a very good food court. 10-8. 10-5. drug and service stores. and an outstanding British pub. GA % 404-827-4791 If you can't leave home without Braves. Rio Mall offers an assortment of clothiers. card store. Reggie's. on site (see Best Places to Eat. Braves Clubhouse. The mall is about to undergo some major renova- . or a memento of Gone With The Wind. etc. with a comprehensive selection. you'll be sure to find it at the Atlanta Shop. A real treat is the wine store. hardware store. CNN CENTER Marietta Street at Techwood Drive Atlanta. galleries. or The Turner Store. Falcons or Thrasher team regalia. Ansley Mall is open MondaysSaturdays. with grocery. if you forgot to pack it for your trip. Sunup to Sundown Midtown ANSLEY MALL Piedmont and Monroe A lively little neighborhood mall. RIO MALL 595 Piedmont Avenue at North Avenue Just four blocks north of the Civic Center near the Fox Theatre.
10-8. this is the place to begin. If you are a serious shopper. The area is home to some of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods. 14th & Peachtree Food courts. business services and restaurants in the Piedmont Park area. Buckhead Buckhead is the South's Beverly Hills wannabee. and Sundays. The Woodruff Arts Center is just across the street. The business district clustered around the old courthouse. Country Place restaurant is a delightful start to an evening at the symphony or theater. at Commerce Drive and Church Street. is filled with a variety of stores offering everything from housewares to gardening supplies to books and clothes. so you will have to park only once for both dinner and your night out. Don't let the pro- . Colony Square is open Mondays-Fridays. Saturdays and Sundays. with its upscale and innovative American cuisine.106 Shop Till You Drop tions. Currently quite limited. but the mall is renovating and adding new dimensions. COLONY SQUARE MALL Colony Square. and the shopping centers and stores are an upscale reflection. 12-6. 12-6. 10-6. Take MARTA to the Decatur station. n TIP The best mall alternative is downtown Decatur. Rio Mall is open Mondays-Saturdays.
Phipps is upper crust. you'll find Atlanta's only Saks Fifth Avenue. and other wallet-swallowing stores deter you. LENOX SQUARE 3393 Peachtree Road at Lenox Road % 404-233-6767 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. and Neiman Marcus.Malls 107 liferation of stores such as Tiffany. The mall had a recent face-lift. You'll need to park only once for this megashopping experience. there are bargains to be had. New additions include Crate & Barrel and Restoration Hardware. Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square operate a shuttle service to ferry shoppers from one mall to another. is anchored by Rich's. The Verandah Food Court and a multiplex cinema round out the Phipps Experience. and you'll find it a light and airy place to shop and schmooze. the largest in the Southeast. Macy's. NE % 404-262-0992 or 800-810-7700 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 10-9. They even offer valet parking and a concierge. Sundays 12-5:30 MARTA: Buckhead or Lenox Housed inside a center designed to resemble a Georgian mansion. Sunup to Sundown . PHIPPS PLAZA 3500 Peachtree Road. 10-9. Sundays 12-6 MARTA: Buckhead or Lenox The grande dame of Atlanta's malls. Gucci. Let's begin with the malls. More than 250 shops and eateries (including Brasserie Le Côze. Tiffany and Parisian heading the list of over 100 stores. Lord and Taylor. listed on page 181) will keep you busy for hours.
Antiques & Rarities Buckhead Bennett Street Home to a large assortment of antique and decorative arts dealers. The shops listed are open Mondays-Saturdays. it is easily reached by taking the #23 bus from Arts Center. These shops are definitely of the better quality. 10 am-5 pm. on the west side of Peachtree Road. . Three blocks north of Piedmont Hospital. NW % 404-351-6594 Bittersweet offers a fine selection of English and sporting antiques such as handcrafted wooden pond yachts and fishing poles. there's no junk to be found here. BITTERSWEET LTD. take MARTA to the Lenox Square stop. 45 Bennett St. Instead.108 Shop Till You Drop n TIP Don't even think of driving or parking at Phipps Plaza or Lenox Square during the height of the Christmas shopping season. Lenox or Buckhead stations. unless you plan to pack a lunch for the traffic jams.
English antique furnishings.. religious icons and antique timepieces are just a few of the treasures awaiting discovery. At the Paces Ferry Road intersection. Sunup to Sundown SHOPS AT BEAMAN'S BEAMAN'S ANTIQUES 25 Bennett St. . Paces Ferry One of my favorite clusters of Buckhead shops can be found in the area of Roswell and West Paces Ferry Roads. take Peachtree Street north towards Buckhead. Haitian oil drum art and Ukrainian eggshell jewelry are offered. Chinese deco rugs. Find a spot to park and enjoy this little confluence of strees with boutique shops. NW % 404-352-9388 A select group of merchants with an eclectic inventory is housed under one roof.Antiques & Rarities THE STALLS 116 Bennett St. Tibetan singing bowls. NW % 404-351-0446 The shop features wood. with stalls designed as though they are waiting for the photographer from House Beautiful. NW % 404-352-4430 109 Here you'll find 70-plus dealers. wood and more wood. OUT OF THE WOODS 22-B Bennett St. You'll find everything from tapestries to crystal inkwells. doorknobs to oil paintings. go straight through onto Roswell Road (Peachtree Street bears to the right).. To reach the area by car. In addition.
10-6 This is a very popular stop for floral arrangements. 10-5:30 Lots of one-of-a-kind objects are featured. linens. Miami Circle There are over 80 stores in Miami Circle. such as wood bowls. THE SIGNATURE SHOP AND GALLERY 3267 Roswell Road % 404-237-4426 Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. C'EST MOI 3198 Paces Ferry Place NW % 404-467-0095 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. art and antiques. Oodles of antiques and reproductions are offered at reasonable prices. 10-6 This is the place to go for special presents. THE PLANTATION SHOP 3193 Roswell Road % 404-239-1866 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. such as weddings gifts. furnishings and unusual children's gifts. just off East Andrews. You'll also find Majolica and lamps. pottery and textile arts. 10-5:30 Stop here for pottery. The neighborhood is easily reached from MARTA's Lindbergh .110 Shop Till You Drop BOXWOOD GARDENS AND GIFTS 100 East Andrews Drive NE % 404-233-3400 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. a decorator-favorite street in the Buckhead area. between West Paces Ferry and Roswell.
take Piedmont Road north toward Buckhead. and traditional Spanish tapas. If you drive.Antiques & Rarities 111 Station. Sunup to Sundown n TIP Hungry? Try Eclipse Di Luna. GA % 404-231-9107 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 10-5:30 The shop specializes in decorative bindings. % 404-8460449. GA % 404-364-0205 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. GA % 404-869-6077 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. prints and rare books. 10-5 The owners live in Provence. Some of the highlights include the following shops. JEWELL TOUCH 764 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. BOOKS & CASES & PRINTS ETC. and perfect accents for any room. when you pass Sidney Marcus Boulevard. for sandwiches. France and are able to shop all year long for the antique Country French . 800 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. MAISON DE PROVENCE 764 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. Miami Circle is the first right after the Cub Foods shopping center. 10-4:30 Custom bedding and linens from around the world are sold here. soups. 764 Miami Circle.
or I-85 north to Chamblee Tucker Road More than 200 antique dealers have gathered in this architecturally interesting shopping district northeast of Buckhead. Cheshire Bridge Road is between Piedmont and La Vista Roads. MAURICE CHANDELIER 715 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. It's enough to make you want to buy a villa and retire out of the country. Antiques Row is within walking distance of the Chamblee Station MARTA stop. GA % 404-237-5402 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 10-5 MARTA: Chamblee Station. GA % 770-458-1614 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Old homes. churches and stores all sell antiques and collectibles. you can also reach the Row by the #25 . so you'll never be quite sure what rests inside any particular shop. Outside Atlanta CHAMBLEE'S ANTIQUES ROW Broad Street and Peachtree Road Chamblee. Other Antiques Markets Cheshire Bridge Road Nestled amongst the lingerie "modeling" businesses and the restaurants are many antique dealers. The larger shops rent out space to smaller dealers. 10-5 This shop will certainly light up your day with more than 500 antique lighting fixtures on display.112 Shop Till You Drop furniture that fills the shop.
Sundays. it features thousands of unusual antiques and collectibles. when the admission is $5. and follow the signs. 10-6. Sunup to Sundown Vintage & Consignment Used clothing is not generally at the top of a traveler's shopping list but Atlanta is worthy of being an exception. clothes-conscious city. The area looks a little shabby. held on the second weekend of each month. 9-6. so the finds are quite good. 12-6 Consignshop caters to both genders with quality clothing. There's even a maternity selection. This is a very dressy. Saturday and Sunday. LAKEWOOD ANTIQUES MARKET Lakewood Fairgrounds 2000 Lakewood Avenue SW % 404-622-4488 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays. children 12 and under are admitted free. CONSIGNSHOP Toco Hills Shopping Center 2899-A N. but you'll find treasures inside. Admission is $3. exit at the Lakewood Freeway East.Vintage & Consignment 113 Tilly Mill bus. Take I-75/85 south from Downtown. but there's a special early buyers day on Thursday. Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta % 404-633-6257 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Sundays 10-5 An exceptionally popular market. . The market is open Friday.
11-7. housewares and all kinds of accessories. 11-8. Sundays. JUNKMAN'S DAUGHTER 464 Moreland Avenue % 404-577-3188 Hours: Mondays-Fridays.114 Shop Till You Drop ELEGANCE RESALE 3330 Piedmont Road NE Buckhead % 404-233-8996 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. It's radical chic where you would least expect to find it. Sundays. It's sort of like a Target store for aging hippies and hippie wannabees. 11-5 The place to buy "cool" clothes at cheap prices. sell or trade. 12-7 You can't miss this location in the heart of Little Five Points. 12:30-4 Elegance Resale has been in business for more than 15 years. . Located in the Piedmont Peachtree Crossing shopping center. Shop here for vintage and new clothing. offering costume jewelry and women's designer fashions. You can buy. 11-7. PSYCHO SISTERS 5952 Roswell Road NE Sandy Springs % 404-255-5578 Hours: Mondays-Fridays. with it's space-age mural front in brilliant blue. Saturdays.
Georgia Book Store still has memorabilia from the 1996 Olympic Games. 9-6. SHRINE OF THE BLACK MADONNA 946 Ralph Abernathy Boulevard % 404-752-6125 Hours: Mondays. Fridays. CDs and hot coffee in the Starbucks that's attached. you'll find this to be an excellent location for books on the African-American experience for both children and adults. Sundays. 9 am-midnight You can get books. Sunup to Sundown . GEORGIA BOOK STORE 124 Edgewood Avenue NE % 404-659-0959 Hours: Mondays-Thursdays. This Peachtree location is wood paneled and has a traditional library feel.Books & Bookstores 115 Books & Bookstores Downtown & Vicinity BARNES & NOBLE 2900 Peachtree Road NW Buckhead % 404-261-7747 Hours: Sundays-Thursdays. 1:45-3 pm In the West End. 3-7 pm. 9-5 Although it's primarily a textbook store for Georgia State University. 9 am-11 pm. located adjacent to the campus. Tuesdays-Saturdays. 117. Fridays and Saturdays. you will also find sports-related items and local and regional souvenirs. magazines.
8 am-midnight Selling gay and lesbian books. FridaysSaturdays. 11-6 This African-American bookstore sells figurines and original signed and numbered prints. this location features an espresso bar/café and book signings with both local and celebrity authors. A good place to find outof-town newspapers and foreign language periodicals.116 Shop Till You Drop TWO FRIENDS BOOKSTORE 598 Cascade Road % 404-758-7711 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. spread out over approximately 35. Midtown OUTWRITE 991 Piedmont Road NE % 404-607-0082 Hours: Sundays-Thursdays. Coffee is free to customers. there are lots of books. Sundays. 9 am-10 pm Directly across the road from Phipps Plaza. Oh yes. as well as books. too. Buckhead BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC 3637 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-0707 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. this shop on the corner of Tenth Street and Piedmont Road also has a coffee shop.000 square feet. 8 am-11 pm. 9 am-11 pm. cards. . and the store holds book signings once or twice a month. and magazines.
Druid Hills Rd. Druid Hills & Decatur TALL TALES Toco Hills Shopping Center 2999 N. you guessed it.Books & Bookstores 117 CHAPTER 11. The staff graciously searches out hard-to-find items. Sundays. 10:30-6 Feminist books. THE DISCOUNT BOOKSTORE Peachtree Battle Shopping Center 2345 Peachtree Road % 404-237-7199 Hours: Mondays-Thursdays. 12:30-6:30 A full service. and children's books are the focus of this shop. The selections are good and the book signings are plentiful. gay and lesbian literature. and gets orders filled with a promptness that borders on magical. specializing in children's books and works of fiction. Sundays. at least 11%. The store sponsors weekly community-oriented programs that frequently highlight readings by noted authors. . NE % 404-636-2498 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Fridays & Saturdays. independent bookstore in the Emory University area. What makes Tall Tales truly special is the level of service it provides. 10-11. 11-7 All of the books are discounted by. 10-10. 9:30-9:30. Sunup to Sundown Little Five Points CHARIS BOOKS 1189 Euclid Avenue % 404-524-0304 Hours: Daily.
A day at the spa includes lunch from some of the best restaurants in the city. Expect to pay from $55 to $100 for a facial. SPA SYDELL Buckhead Plaza. Atlanta can meet your most demanding spa requirements. 11-7 Spa Sydell is the best known of the spas in Atlanta. GA % 404-378-5300 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 3060 Peachtree Road NW % 404-237-2505 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays.118 Final Touch Gallery & Books is especially noted for its lavish book signings. makeup consultations. . The cookbook section is particularly extensive. this is the place to come. gifts and collectibles in a spacious two-story house on the Courthouse Square. Sybaritic Atlanta FINAL TOUCH GALLERY & BOOKS 133 East Court Street Decatur. full-day packages can cost anywhere from $175 to $270. Sybaritic Atlanta Day Spas Travel can take its toll on you with stress and tension. If you need to feel like a visiting glitterati. depending upon the services offered. but most fall into the range of $110 to $150. 10-6 An independent bookseller (one of the last standing) that stocks music. Sundays. Specialties include a massage for two. 9-9. If you need a time out and a little pampering (or a lot). toys. which have catered food and fresh flowers. and hairdos.
A DAY SPA 3220 Peachtree Street % 404-364-0474 Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays. 11-5 119 Full.Overnight JOLIE. Sunup to Sundown QUINTESSENCE. The treatment rooms are softly lit.com/spa This spa is outside the Perimeter. seaweed cellulite treatments. Sundays. or for several days. 9-6. Overnight THE SPA AT CHATEAU ELAN Haven Harbor Drive Braselton. THE DAY SPA 3619 Piedmont Road. Saturdays 10-6 Housed in what was once the Mexican Embassy. about an hour's drive northeast of Atlanta. Thursdays and Fridays. hand and foot therapy. massage therapy. This is the only spa in the area where you can stay overnight. and waxing are among the services offered. GA % 770-271-6064. and four-layer facials. you can get an individual fitness assessment as well as a personalized ex- . 10-7. In addition to a full range of spa treatments. this spa is an oasis in the hubbub that is Buckhead. services include a variety of treatments from aromatherapy mud wraps.and half-day spa packages are available. but you'll find it worth the trip.chateauelan. and the custom pedicure chairs are pure heaven. www. Modeled after a European health spa. it's a part of the Château Elan complex (see page 201). 10-6. Facial treatments. NE % 404-266-0060 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays.
Begin with Underground Atlanta and the World of Coca-Cola for a taste of both the old and the new. cross Marietta Street and walk along International Boulevard through Centennial Olympic Park. try Reggie's British Pub (see page 133). From the CNN Center. catch a west-bound MARTA train at the Georgia State station and ride two stops to the OMNIDome-GWCC (Georgia World Congress Center) station. Jr.120 Suggested Itineraries ercise prescription. Drive to the Georgia State Capitol for a guided tour of the gold-domed building. To get a taste of the exhibits that await within the . If you want to linger and watch for familiar broadcasting faces. Then walk east on Martin Luther King. It's just a short walk along Techwood Drive to the CNN Center. This makes a wonderful weekend retreat after a full conference schedule. TA X I Suggested Itineraries For One Day It's more than possible to see the highlights of Atlanta in just one day. Walk north on Piedmont Avenue. The food court area inside the CNN Center is a good place to take a break for a fast lunch. if you don't mind spending a limited amount of time at each of the attractions or historic sites. Continue along to Peachtree Street and take a break for some shopping at Macy's or Peachtree Center. Have your camera ready for some wonderful Atlanta skyline photos. with its commemorative brick walkways and fountains.
Woodruff Memorial Park. . also on Auburn Avenue. somewhat noisy and altogether pleasant eatery featuring creative American fare. Jr. you can walk south on Peachtree Street and stop at the Georgia-Pacific Building to view the exhibits in the Museum's Folk Arts and Photography Galleries. predominantly African-American neighborhood. Historic District and the adjacent neighborhood of Sweet Auburn. Begin at the Martin Luther King.For a Weekend 121 High Museum of Art. Jr. Jr. start with Underground Atlanta. Follow along to the Martin Luther King. the Martin Luther King. at 17 International Boulevard. the World of CocaCola and the CNN Center. King. Take time to stroll through the Sweet Auburn district to absorb the flavor of this historic. after lunch proceed to the Martin Luther King. King. It's just three stops on MARTA from the OMNI/Dome/GWCC station to the MLK Memorial station. Birth Home. National Historic District Visitors Center to view the powerful exhibits reflecting the Civil Rights Movement and the life of Dr. and the nearby Ebenezer Baptist Church. Sunup to Sundown For a Weekend On the first day. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Stroll south past the Candler and Flatiron buildings to Robert W. where he preached his very first sermon. This is a shadowy. Before returning to your hotel you could try Dailey's Restaurant. Jr. where you may view the tomb of Dr. Then.
and begin the third day with a trip to Buckhead to see the Atlanta History Center. begin with a trip to the Atlanta Cyclorama in historic Grant Park. For Five Days Start with the weekend itinerary as your base. restored houses and landscaped grounds. with its comprehensive exhibits. take MARTA to the Buckhead station. look for the figure of Clark Gable that was added in the 1940s. Follow that with a visit to Zoo Atlanta to view the recently acquired Giant Panda's. Suggested Itineraries The next day. due to repeated requests by visitors. 3130 Slaton Drive NW. don't forget to ask for a bus transfer. Complete the tour with a foray to Buckhead's companion shopping centers. Walk west of Paces Ferry Road for about ½ mile to Andrews Drive. pages 176-188). If you are driving from downtown Atlanta.122 While in the Cyclorama. take Peachtree Street north to the intersection of Paces Ferry Road (be sure to stay in the left lane as you approach the intersection. After lunch take time to stroll through Buckhead and its array of shops. To get there. or drive along West Paces Ferry Road to view Buckhead's array of opulent mansions. Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square. A good stop for lunch in Buckhead is the Swan Coach House. Finish off the day with dinner in Buckhead at one of the many trendy restaurants and nightspots (see Best Places to Eat. Outside the station take the #23 bus heading south to West Paces Ferry Road (you may also get the #23 bus northbound from the Arts Center station). Take a left onto Paces Ferry Road and proceed about ½ mile to Andrews Drive. . on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center. Peachtree Street will bear right).
Lee and Stonewall Jackson (see Attractions. is an excellent way to spend an evening. in Druid Hills. you'll find the world's largest sculpture. a 3. 1864.For Five Days 123 Days four and five can be spent on attractions just outside of the city. resort. Just east of the downtown area. on Freedom Parkway in the Little Five Points area. are also worthy of morning or afternoon visits.200-acre family recreational facility built around the largest exposed mass of granite on earth. northwest of Atlanta on I-75 towards Marietta. a bas-relief carving of President Jefferson Davis and generals Robert E. offers winery tours. hearing a concert at the open-air amphitheater. and golf course about an hour northeast of Atlanta in Braselton. You might also want to include an excursion to Stone Mountain Park. call for information (see page 201). The Carter Presidential Center. where Rebel and Union soldiers battled in June. located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. Sunup to Sundown . a winery. page 203 for details). Château Elan. and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and its IMAX Theater. At this park. a night out at Chastain Park (just north of Buckhead on Powers Ferry Road). During the summer months. the Confederate Memorial. You can easily spend a full day at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (see page 83).
The city hasn't earned the nickname "Hotlanta" for the climate. a weekly publication. has the best listings for local music and club scenes. For the most complete listings of current and future cultural events and entertainment.tlanta may be the new hip-hop capital. but that doesn't mean that you won't find music and a place that suits your individual style. string quartets to salsa bands. After Dark Dance ATLANTA BALLET 1400 West Peachtree Street % 404-817-8700 For more than 70 years Atlanta Ballet has been a fixture in the arts community of the city. Creative Loafing. Atlanta shines at night with an astonishing array of nightlife. The com- . check the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Friday "Weekend Preview" or Saturday "Leisure" sections. A After Dark Performing Arts Atlanta has worked hard to achieve its current position as the cultural capital of the South and has diligently applied itself to all aspects of the arts. Atlanta has it all. From symphony to jazz to hip-hop you'll find a venue and program to your taste. From jazz to country.
David Dorfman and Susan Marshall and such established groups as Pilobolus and DanceBrazil. Der Rosenkavalier and Samson and Delilah. DANCERS COLLECTIVE 4279 Roswell Road. Coppelia.atlantaopera. Works have included performances by Bebe Miller. . seasonally. The Collective presents its works at diverse venues such as Agnes Scott College and The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts.org Under the artistic and administrative direction of William Fred Scott and Alfred Kennedy. Swan Lake and. Music ATLANTA OPERA 728 West Peachtree Street NW % 404-881-8801 www.126 Performing Arts pany is the oldest continually operating dance company in America. Each year four fully staged operas are produced annually at the Fox Theatre. The company performs its productions at the Fox Theatre. the Atlanta Opera is now one of the fastest-growing opera companies in the nation. Under the direction of John McFall. The Nutcracker. NE % 404-233-7600 The Dancers Collective provides Atlanta with the only subscription season for contemporary dance. Recent productions have included La Boheme. and is the official state ballet company of Georgia. recent productions have included Dracula. of course.
has expanded its repertoire to include other kinds of musical productions. GA 30332-0468 % 404-894-ARTS (2787) To get to the Georgia Tech campus. the symphony plays outdoors at the Chastain Amphitheater. the Atlanta Symphony has evolved from an inspired group of high school musicians into a major orchestra with an international reputation and 14 Grammy Awards. ROBERT FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT GEORGIA TECH 349 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta. with a 26-piece orchestra. take Peachtree Street to North Avenue.Music ATLANTA SYMPHONY Woodruff Memorial Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street % 404-733-5000 127 In just a little over 50 years. Performances are primarily held at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. During their summer season in July and August. SAVOYARDS MUSICAL THEATRE 3101 Roswell Road Marietta. this company. GA 30062 % 770-565-9651 Known for its performances of Gilbert and Sullivan. turn west and drive about ½ After Dark . The regular season runs from September to May.
Agatha's has raised "dinner theater" to a new level. or participate with your entire table in some silliness. NW % 404-875-1606 The company began in a church basement in 1988 and has evolved into one of downtown Atlanta's most respected theater companies. The plays are all "original. . comedies and contemporary dramas. this is the place. Some recent productions have included Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar and An Affair To Dismember. then right again onto Ferst Drive. it's all part of the experience. Don't be shy. A season usually includes classics. Theater ACTOR'S EXPRESS King Plow Arts Center 887 W. Marietta St. speak some lines. You actually are wined and dined with very good food and attentive hosts before the play begins and during the performance." although loosely based on recognizable plots. AGATHA'S – A TASTE OF MYSTERY 693 Peachtree Street NE % 404-875-1610 MARTA: North Avenue Station or Bus #10 If you can't decide whether to go to dinner or to solve a murder. Be part of the production at Agatha's! You may be asked to sing a song. turn right.128 Performing Arts mile to Tech Parkway.
ALLIANCE THEATER COMPANY Woodruff Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street NE % 404-733-5000 MARTA: Arts Center Station
The Southeast's leading professional theater offers performances, backstage tours. Elton John debuted his fraught-with-perils musical, Elaborate Lives (based on Aida, and co-authored with Tim Rice), at the Alliance. Other more auspicious debuts have included Alfred Uhry's Last Night of Ballyhoo, which won a Tony Award in 1996. In the weeks prior to the debut of a new work, the Alliance hosts free "bag lunch" sessions with actors and authors, discussing the work to be performed, usually held at lunchtime. Call for details.
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Get a tasty lunch from the café at the High Museum of Art and participate in one of the "bag lunch" sessions with actors and directors at the Alliance Theater. Call the theater for dates and times. THE FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street NE % 404-817-8700 MARTA: North Avenue Station Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this 1929 Moorish/Art Deco fantasy hosts a wide range of live performances plus a summer movie series. Most of the Broadway touring companies bring their shows to the "Fabulous Fox." After Dark
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The Fox did not debut Gone With The Wind in 1939. That honor went to the Loews Theatre, which no longer exists. All that remains is a plaque commemorating that special night on the wall of the Georgia-Pacific building.
Originally planned as the headquarters for the Yaarab Temple of the Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (the Shriners), the project fell on hard times in 1929. In order to complete the structure, a deal was struck with movie magnate William Fox to include a spectacular movie theater and ground level retail space. The Fox opened on Christmas Day in 1929, but after only a little over two years was forced to close. It cost more than $2.75 million dollars to build and was sold at auction for $75,000. Eventually the theater reopened, and, in the 1940s it became a venue for the Metropolitan Opera when that company toured Atlanta. For years this was a high point of the Atlanta social season. The Met last performed at the Fox in 1968. By the mid 70s the Fox was once again in danger of being closed and razed to the ground to make way for a new skyscraper. Thousands of Atlantans joined in the work of Atlanta Landmarks to save the Fox, and $1.8 million was raised in time to meet the demolition deadline. The Fox reopened in time to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
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The limited pitch to the seating on the ground floor of the Fox Theatre can make viewing difficult for those short of stature. Try for a front row loge seat for best viewing.
ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER 395 Piedmont Avenue % 404-523-6275
Be very careful late at night using the Civic Center MARTA Station or, better yet, take a taxi.
This Downtown auditorium seats around 5,000 people, and has very clear sight lines. Amplified audio could definitely use some improvement. This is the venue for productions such as Miss Saigon and Showboat. THE NEW ATLANTA SHAKESPEARE TAVERN 499 Peachtree Street NE % 404-874-5299 MARTA: Bus #10 or 99 to Midtown Enjoy a theatrical romp of an evening here. Swashbuckling and wenchful, you'll feel transported to Shakespeare's own time. The setting is casual, and you'll have to fetch your own food from a small buffet that features British pub-style food such as shepherd's pie and fish and chips. While waiting for the curtain to go up, you'll be entertained by some practice "sword play" or whatever is appropriate. Expect a line; they still haven't quite figured out how to seat patrons quickly and efficiently, but the $15-25 cost is worth the wait.
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Bars, Jazz & Dance Clubs
Atlanta has always had a raucous reputation since its early days as railroad town. Today, with its largely under-40 population, the vibrant nightlife continues. Atlanta after dark includes everything from quiet coffeehouses to high-energy techno-dance clubs, acous-
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tic to grunge, disco to swing or cheek-to-cheek. You'll find clubs all over the city, but party central was, and is, Buckhead.
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BACKSTREET 845 Peachtree Street NE % 404-873-1986 Disco, disco, disco – almost 24 hours a day. Once mostly gay, now pretty mixed. CHURCHILL GROUNDS 660 Peachtree Street % 404-876-3030 A swank little club cuddled up next door to the Fox Theatre, this has become the place to hear traditional jazz from solid local ensembles. "The vibe is elegant," according to local jazz radio host, Deb Moore, on WCLK. FANDANGLES 165 Courtland Street NE, in the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel % 404-659-6500 The ultra-modern lounge with Euro-pop music has a bold color scheme and private sitting rooms. HARD ROCK CAFE 215 Peachtree Street NE % 404-688-7625 Just like all the others – crowded, busy, and over priced. Join the tourists, if you must.
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JOCKS 'N JILLS One CNN Center NW % 404-688-4225
Part of a chain, it's your basic sports bar, with a big burger menu and lots and lots of television sets. KARMA 79-A Poplar Street % 404-577-6967 Karma is where the beautiful people go in downtown Atlanta. Very, very New York. As you enter beneath the blood-red canopy, you will be reminded of 1001 Nights. MUMBO JUMBO 89 Park Place NE % 404-523-0330 Everyone, from bankers to hip-hoppers, converges here. It has a sexy, clubby atmosphere. Absolutely the hippest bar in downtown Atlanta. REGGIE'S BRITISH PUB 100 Techwood Drive NW % 404-525-1437 A little bit of jolly old England, moved into the CNN Center. Lots of fun on Independence Day when they throw the "losers" a party. RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA 181 Peachtree Streets NE % 404-659-0400 Good jazz, great martinis, and a location that will impress anyone. After Dark
All a Tap Room bartender must do to pour a near-perfect drink is to pull a lever. look no further. You won't believe this until you've seen it. bar food and socializing upstairs. Jazz & Dance Clubs THE TAP ROOM 231 Peachtree Street NE % 404-577-7860 If you have been searching for a high-tech martini.134 Bars. . casual crowd. DARK HORSE TAVERN 816 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-873-3607 For the young. Midtown BLIND WILLIE'S 828 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-873-2583 It's blues in the night in this smoky house of blues. The "Old English" dining room is handy for dinner after libations. and voila! Once the lever is pulled. this trés trendy watering hole has live music downstairs. That next best thing to a Mississippi juke joint. THE CRESCENT ROOM 1136 Crescent Avenue NE at 13th Street % 404-875-5252 A sophisticated atmosphere marks this upscale place to meet for drinks with Atlanta's smart set. a spring-activated touch of air shoots the fluid through a frozen tube to a glass waiting only inches away.
No table service. but you'll stay for the excellent barbecue. from Latin music to drag shows to live bands. After Dark HIGHLAND TAP 1026 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-875-3673 A smoky. art showings. fashion shows. You'll come for the music. cozy joint where you will find the best martinis in Atlanta. . There are Latin nights. Merengue into the wee hours in an atmosphere that is mucho caliente.Midtown DEUX PLEX 1789 Cheshire Bridge Road NE % 404-733-5900 135 Anything goes at this madcap and eclectic dance emporium. served ice cold and perfectly dry. chefs' samplings and even a wine tasting or two. KAYA 1068 Peachtree Street NE % 404-733-5900 Expect the unexpected. located north of Piedmont Park. Especially hot are the Latin Nights on Saturdays. AIDS benefits. The club boasts an impressive array of entertainment. FAT MATT'S RIB SHACK 1811 Piedmont Road NE % 404-607-1622 Live blues bands raise the rafters of this roadhouse. This tiny place can be very busy and very loud. You order your food in advance and hope that a table is available when it's ready for pick-up.
if rough looking. You'll find them munching away on exceptional burgers. and a piano. A renovated residence with bars upstairs and down. pure cocktail culture. Only for the brave of heart. It's the best place to search for intelligent life forms. A spicy mix of dining. The patio is perfect for whiling away a summer evening waiting for James Bond to appear. a cigar area. honky-tonk near Georgia Tech. . MANUEL'S TAVERN 602 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-526-3447 If you're searching for a politician or journalist after hours. LOCA LUNA 836 Juniper Street NE % 404-875-4494 If you are searching for just the right spot to live "la vida loca" you've come to the right place. Jazz & Dance Clubs LEOPARD LOUNGE 84 12th Street NE % 404-875-7562 The lounge is a stereotype for lounge lizards. NORTHSIDE TAVERN 1058 Howell Mill Road NW % 404-874-8745 An authentic. MARTINI CLUB 1140 Crescent Avenue NE % 404-873-0794 The perfect small dive. drinking and dancing. this is the place to look.136 Bars.
a trysting place par excellence. vodka collins or a Manhattan? Have all three served on a dessert tray. VORTEX 878 Peachtree Street % 404-875-1667 Vortex has overall the best liquor selection with more than 80 single malt Scotch varieties. . pickup joints. This could take a long time. After Dark Buckhead For nightlife in Atlanta. exotic dance emporiums. 40 vodkas. nine different kinds of port and over 300 brands of beer. There are more bars. swank.Buckhead PARK 75 Four Seasons Hotel 75 14th Street % 404-881-9898 137 Upscale. 24 rums. Can't decide between a rusty nail. THE SHARK BAR AND RESTAURANT 571 Peachtree Street NE % 404-815-8333 Happy hour is a happening at this trendy Peachtree bar. discos. student crowd in evidence. The exceptionally good burgers are a delight. 29 bourbons. restaurants and cafés than you could ever hope to visit in one trip. Floor to ceiling windows substitute for a patio. A nice touch are the drinks in sample sizes. You'll find a young. 42 tequilas. Buckhead is your best bet.
138 Bars. it's a little over the top. Raucous and a little bit raunchy. Okay. attached to Asti's Italian restaurant. No attitude." which is poured through an ice sculpture. Just Bar. DANTE'S DOWN THE HATCH 3380 Peachtree Road NE % 404-266-1600 Imagine a pirate ship docked at a European village. COBALT 265 East Paces Ferry Road NE % 404-760-9250 This beautifully designed discotheque/lounge features a two-level dance floor. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Perfect for a night out with your sweetheart. complete with a moat and alligators. Sleek interiors. but the jazz trio is quite good and so is the featured fondue. and diverse music make it memorable. Try a "bobsled shooter. BAR 250 E. Jazz & Dance Clubs ASTI'S TERRACE LOUNGE 3199 Paces Ferry Place NW % 404-364-9160 A cozy little club. Paces Ferry Road % 404-841-0033 No theme. . featuring jazz and Latin music. THE CHILI PEPPER 208 Pharr Road NE % 404-812-9266 This high-energy dance club features a rooftop terrace.
This is one of Atlanta's favorite dance spots. LIQUID 293 Pharr Road NE % 404-262-0604 A diverse. from Wednesdays to Saturdays. JELLYROLL'S 295 E. Small cover charge. Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-1133 Sleek.Buckhead HAVE A NICE DAY CAFE 309 Peachtree Road NE % 404-261-8898 139 Don't let the bright yellow smiley-face prevent you from entering. upscale. Paces Ferry Road % 404-261-6864 Dueling pianos belt out the hits of yesterday and today. OTTO'S 265 E. Otto's is in the epicenter of Buckhead's nightclub row. You'll find live music downstairs and taped music upstairs. chic and trendy. The waitstaff and audience participate in the singing and dancing. JOHNNY'S HIDEAWAY 3771 Roswell Road NE % 404-233-8026 You almost expect Frank Sinatra to come out and croon. Inside you'll dance to the best of the '70s Music. Jellyroll's is open from Wednesday through Saturday nights. so don't After Dark . 30s-and-up crowd inhabits this tri-level dance club. where you can hear music from the '40s to the '80s. which offers live jazz and recorded R&B sounds. and very well dressed.
PARADOX 220 Pharr Road NE % 404-760-1975 Perched above the Café Tu Tu Tango. Here the bartender takes pride in saying. Save your ripped jeans for elsewhere. SANCTUARY 128 East Andrews Drive NE % 404-262-1377 One of the hottest Latin dance nightclubs in Atlanta. this club enforces a casually elegant dress code. Jazz & Dance Clubs expect to find parking. But this is. this wraparound deck with wide picture windows will give you a bird's-eye view of the restaurant below. TONGUE & GROOVE 3055 Peachtree Road NE % 404-261-2325 The velvet ropes outside the doors are a touch over the top for this eclectic drinking. in the Swissôtel % 404-814-1955 A place to relax. Buckhead." . THE BAR AT THE PALM 3391 Peachtree Road NE. dancing and lounging place. I just run a saloon. "Hey. not snooty or too plush.140 Bars. despite its location. after all.
contemporary jazz at this upscale eatery overlooking the Chattahoochee River. This is where Atlanta heads for Sunday brunch.Marietta THE BAR AT THE RITZ-CARLTON 3434 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-2700 141 Nobody does it better. and quiet. It's plush. After Dark . with cloth cocktail napkins and impeccable service. A woman waiting solo would be quite comfortable. Marietta RAY'S ON THE RIVER 6700 Powers Ferry Road SE % 770-955-1187 You'll find light.
Ready to cheer on your favorite team? Then Downtown is for you. be sure to book well in advance.tlanta is one of the three top cities in the US for convention destinations. If you want to indulge in the good life at a four-star hotel. In general. If you want to shop till you drop. Even so. and as such has a prodigious number of hotel rooms for a city its size. making it very easy to get around the city. The compact downtown area alone has more than 10. And for all-around fun of shopping. A Best Places To Stay Best Places to Stay . But Atlanta hotels are perfect for weekend getaways. the convention and trade show people take Friday flights home. Almost invariably. dining. as conventions fill those hotel rooms quickly at all times of the year. you'll find a major hotel close to either the freeways or MARTA transportation. per night. A weekend with the arts? Midtown is your best bet. Be sure to consider how close your hotel is to what you wish to explore in order to save precious sightseeing hours. dancing and a taste of nightlife you'll want to be Buckhead bound. Atlanta on a weekend is a good place to do so.000 rooms. leaving lots of rooms available at exceptionally good rates. to get the space you desire. then the hotels around Lenox Square are a good choice. The Alive price scale for accommodations is based on the rate for a double room.
. . .marriott. . . an Atlanta favorite for special occasions. . . . . . . . . . Georgia 30303 % 404-659-2000. . . $50-$100 Moderate . $100-$150 Expensive. . www. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .atlanta. . . . You'll find five restaurants on site. . . . . . . GA 30303 % 404-521-0000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and a convention favorite. . . More than $200 Downtown ATLANTA HILTON AND TOWERS 255 Cortland Street Atlanta. . . . . . $150-$200 Deluxe . . .com Expensive-Deluxe One of the city's largest hotels (it occupies an entire city block). . . . . including Trader Vic's and Nikolai's Roof. this hotel has fairly standard rooms. . . . . . . . . There are more luxurious accommodations available in the Tower.com/marriott/atlmq Deluxe This is the South's largest-capacity hotel. and is another conventioneers favorite. . . . . designed by John Portman. . . . www. . . . . . . The unusual atrium lobby. . It is connected to the shops of Peachtree Center by a skywalk. . . .hilton. . . .144 Best Places To Stay ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . . . . . ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta.
and amenities on site include a pool.com Expensive-Deluxe A touch of the old world in downtown Atlanta. health club. and afternoon tea is served in the lobby.com Deluxe Another John Portman creation. A 17th-century Flemish tapestry adorns the Peachtree Street entry. the Hyatt Regency launched the "atrium look" in 1967. Its lobby is eclectic. combining old world charm with contemporary accents. Contemporary touches include The City Grill. The rooms are of average size and were redecorated in 1997. Best Places to Stay RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA 181 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta.ritzcarlton.omnihotelcnn.hyatt. The rooms are very comfortably furnished. HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA 265 Peachtree Street Atlanta. www. GA 30335 % 404-659-0000. OMNI HOTEL AT THE CNN CENTER 100 CNN Center Atlanta. www. . Georgia 30303 % 404-577-1234. The blue bubble dome atop the Polaris restaurant makes the hotel readily identifiable in the Atlanta skyline. www. GA 30303 % 404-659-0400. this hotel is a popular choice with conventions. and across the street from the World Congress Center. and business services. The rooms are large and comfortable. 800-233-1234.Downtown 145 soars for an amazing 48 stories.com Expensive-Deluxe Right beside the CNN center.
SHERATON ATLANTA 165 Courtland Street Atlanta. The Sun Dial. www. it has abundant meeting spaces and two-level hospitality suites for entertaining. WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA 210 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta. atop the hotel. Some of the suites have four-poster beds.westin. the revolving restaurant 70 stories high. Spacious guest rooms are appointed with plump sofas and writing tables. Pie-shaped rooms are decorated in pastel hues and dark woods. business center and a fully equipped health center. the hotel features an indoor pool. designed by John Portman. GA 30303 % 404-659-6500. 800-833-8624 or 800-325-3535 Expensive Just one block away from Peachtree Center. . makes this hotel easy to find in the Atlanta skyline.146 Best Places To Stay a new restaurant with a veranda that juts out above the street level. GA 30303 % 404-659-1400. has great views – particularly dramatic with an approaching thunderstorm. Designed for the business traveler.com Expensive The landmark cylinder shape. It's the Ritz. so don't forget to leave your shoes out for a complimentary polish.
this 263 room hotel has cable TV and an outdoor pool. BEST WESTERN INN AT THE PEACHTREES 330 West Peachtree Street. Georgia 30308 % 404-523-1144. Inforum and Merchandise Mart. Bring the family. GA 30308 % 404-577-6970. DAYS INN DOWNTOWN 300 Spring Street Atlanta. Georgia 30303 % 404-223-5555 Inexpensive-Moderate An unassuming little hotel overlooking Underground Atlanta. kids under 17 stay free. the hotel has small suites decorated with traditional furniture and contemporary prints. Created from a 19th-century structure. it almost goes unnoticed by those passing by. this is a good deal in a good location for the convention attendee. 800-242-4642 or 800-937-8376 Inexpensive-Moderate Modest and unassuming. Best Places to Stay . with several stories added later.Downtown 147 SUITE HOTEL UNDERGROUND ATLANTA 54 Peachtree Street. 800-DAYS INN (329-7466) Moderate-Expensive Located across the street from the Apparel. at Upper Alabama Atlanta. NW Atlanta.
ATLANTA RENAISSANCE 590 W.148 Best Places To Stay Midtown THE FOUR SEASONS 75 14th Street Atlanta. GA 30308 % 404-881-6000 or 800-468-3571 Expensive Halfway between Downtown and Midtown. this 25-story hotel has eye-popping views of the skyline. The remaining floors are occupied by offices and private residences. Guest rooms feature original artwork. mini-bars. Deluxe Club Level suites have private lounges and concierge service. MARRIOTT SUITES ATLANTA MIDTOWN 35 14th Street Atlanta. this hotel occupies only the first 19 floors of a 53-story skyscraper. . The rooms are large with private balconies. GA 30309 % 404-876-8888 Expensive-Deluxe Featuring generously proportioned suites in pastel colors. GA 30309 % 404-881-9898 Deluxe The most opulent hotel in Midtown. and one of the most luxurious in Atlanta. it's an excellent location for a weekend of museum hopping and theater or symphony in Midtown. and marble bathrooms with hair dryers and robes. Peachtree Street Atlanta.
GA 30309 % 404-873-4800. Peachtree Street % 404-607-1112.Midtown MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN MIDTOWN 1041 W. The rooms are large with contemporary furnishings. Free continental breakfast is served in a room off the lobby. In fact. armchairs with hassocks.wyndham. WYNDHAM HOTEL MIDTOWN 12510th Street NE Atlanta. 800-325-3535 Inexpensive-Moderate An excellent location for theater. Rooms on higher floors have very nice views of the city. 800-331-3131 Expensive 149 Just one block from the MARTA Midtown Station. GA 30361 % 404-892-6000. SHERATON COLONY SQUARE 188 14th Street NE Atlanta. Best Places to Stay . you barely need to walk that far. arts and symphony expeditions. with the 14th Street Playhouse just across the street.com Moderate-Expensive Spacious rooms are highlighted by bay windows. The Executive King rooms include a sofa. this seven-story. televisions and coffee makers. suites-only hotel is an excellent location for those on business or leisure travel. only a block away from the Woodruff Arts Center. Two blocks from the MARTA Midtown Station. 800-WYNDHAM (996-3426) www. extra television and telephones.
the cast of Gone With the Wind stayed here for the film's premiere. In 1939. and boasts a fireplace as well. and it would benefit from a better restaurant. It began life as an apartment building. the Granada has a quaint Spanish Colonial-style that is unusual for Atlanta. Each guest room has a Jacuzzi in addition to private bath. nestled in the confusion that is Ansley Park.150 Best Places To Stay GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL 659 Peachtree Street Atlanta. Located two blocks from the MARTA North Avenue Station. Georgia 30308 % 404-897-1991 Expensive Just across the street from the Fox Theatre. Georgia 30309 % 404-872-9000 Moderate This charming bed-and-breakfast. Across the street from the . The rooms are quite large and well furnished but the amenities need some work. filled with paintings. The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored English Tudor-style mansion. ANSLEY INN 253 15 Street NE Atlanta. and was converted in 1986 to an all-suite hotel. GRANADA SUITES HOTEL 1302 West Peachtree Street Atlanta. is a delight. this is an intriguing hotel that began life as an apartment building. Georgia 30309 % 404-876-6100 Moderate Built in 1924. chandeliers and quality antiques.
A really great feature of this hotel is the complimentary shuttle. Best Places to Stay . High-quality Japanese art adorns the walls of both public and private rooms.com Expensive-Deluxe A 35-foot waterfall and a 9. Buckhead GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta. For Buckhead dining and shopping this is a real plus. and more American than Japanese. 800-233-1234. The rooms themselves are quite spacious.000-square-foot Japanese garden are highlights of this modern hotel. HAMPTON INN MIDTOWN 1152 Spring Street Atlanta.hyatt. Originally a Nikko Hotel. www. 800-HAMPTON (426-7866) Inexpensive Well-placed budget hotel in a location that makes both Downtown and Midtown business sites easily accessible. GA 30305 % 404-365-8100. GA 30309 % 404-872-3234. Good facilities for small meetings. the Oriental influence is still evident in the understated décor of black. which will take guests anywhere within a two-mile radius.Buckhead 151 MARTA Arts Center station. gray and purple. it's in a great location for either weekend or business travel.
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RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD 3434 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 % 404-237-2700, www.ritzcarlton.com Expensive-Deluxe This elegant retreat offers deluxe accommodations in a quiet, understated fashion. The rooms are a bit small, but beautifully furnished. You'll feel as if you were in Europe rather than across the street from Lenox Square. The Dining Room Restaurant has won many awards, but it captures hearts for the cozy bar and dance floor just a few romantic steps away. SWISSOTEL 3391 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30326 % 404-365-0065 Expensive-Deluxe Swissôtel's sleek exterior belies its European heart. This chic glass-and-white-enamel exterior echoes the façade of the High Museum of Art. The rooms are huge, and furnished in the Biedermeier style in shades of gray and lavender. The bathrooms are large enough to hold a hockey game. This hotel is a favorite with business travelers for its in-room fax machines, and large desks with good lighting. JW MARRIOTT 3300 Lenox Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326 % 404-262-3344 Expensive-Deluxe This handsome hotel features Chippendale-style furniture in the lobby and guest rooms. The hotel connects directly to Lenox Square Mall, making it the
perfect location for serious shoppers. The guest rooms are large, and have generously sized bathrooms with separate shower stalls. HOLIDAY INN BUCKHEAD 3377 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326 % 404-264-1111, 800-535-0707 Moderate The best location for serious shopping expeditions, this hotel is beside Lenox Square and just south of Phipps Plaza. Rooms include cable TV, modem hookups and coffee makers. The MARTA Lenox Station is a moderate walk away. EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL BUCKHEAD 3285 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30305 % 404-261-7733, 800-EMBASSY (362-2779) Expensive-Deluxe This contemporary hotel, only a few blocks north of Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, offers a range of suites from basic to ultra-deluxe. A good location for Oglethorpe University. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 2960 Piedmont Road SE % 404-239-0677, 800-331-3131 Moderate If you have come to Buckhead to sample the cuisine, this location is an ideal one, close to both the Buckhead Diner and Pricci (see the Buckhead section of Best Places to Eat, pages 177 and 184). Suites have fully equipped kitchens; most have curbside parking and a private entrance. The hotel has a health club and a pool.
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SHERATON BUCKHEAD HOTEL 3405 Lenox Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30326 % 404-261-9250, 800-325-3535 Moderate-Expensive A convention and business hotel in the heart of Buckhead. The hotel has a somewhat sprawling design that makes getting from the lobby to the far reaches a bit of a challenge. Good, if uninspiring room décor and service. WYNDHAM GARDEN 3340 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30326 % 404-23-1234, 800-WYNDHAM (996-3426) www.wyndham.com Moderate Reasonable rates, good-sized rooms and a prime location (near both Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square) earn high marks for this hotel. The service and ambiance don't compare with its ritzy neighbors, but this is a good value. LENOX INN 3387 Lenox Road Atlanta, GA 30326 % 404-261-5500 Inexpensive-Moderate Spread among four buildings, which are two and three-stories high, this will remind you more of a motel. The rooms are nicely decorated in tones of cream and forest green. This is a good value for the location, but don't expect too much.
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RENAISSANCE WAVERLY HOTEL 2450 Galleria Parkway Atlanta, GA 30339 % 770-953-4500; www.renaissance hotels.com Deluxe Located near the Galleria Mall and about 10 minutes from Buckhead, this is one of Atlanta's most deluxe properties. The rooms are outfitted in rich autumn hues and 19th-century English reproduction mahogany furniture. Don't stay here if a view is a high priority; the rooms overlook I-285. It's an oasis in the wilderness of business towers. WYNDHAM AT VININGS 2857 Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30339 % 770-432-5555, 800-WYNDHAM www.wyndham.com Expensive In a park-like setting in the upscale suburb of Vinings, this hotel is convenient to the major business districts and Cumberland Mall. The rooms are quite spacious and comfortably furnished. The tennis courts are a bonus for fitness fans.
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EMORY INN 1641 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329 % 404-712-6700 Moderate One of the best-kept secrets in Atlanta is this hotel adjacent to Emory University Conference Center in the Druid Hills neighborhood. Nearly everyone who comes to Emory tries to stay here if there is a vacancy. Nestled in a forest-like area, this hotel provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of Downtown. But, it's near enough to Midtown (three miles) and Downtown (five miles) to be convenient. The inn is furnished in early American pine furniture. HOLIDAY INN SELECT DECATUR 130 Clairmont Avenue Decatur, GA % 404-371-0204, 800-535-0707 Moderate The nearby Decatur MARTA station makes getting to and from this hotel as easy as can be. This 185room charmer pampers its guests with amenities that include copies of USA Today, in-room hair dryers, coffee makers, irons and ironing board, plus free transportation within a five-mile radius.
800-222-TREE (8733) Moderate Just outside the Perimeter and south of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. An indoor/outdoor pool and conference center complete the amenities.Airport Area 157 Airport Area HILTON ATLANTA AIRPORT 1031 Virginia Avenue Atlanta. CLUB HOTEL BY DOUBLETREE 5010 Old National Highway % 404-761-4000. you'll revel in the Finish Line Sports Bar. the Club Hotel offers a shuttle pick up service. GA 30354 % 404-767-9000 Expensive A complete conference center close to the airport. complete with a stock car suspended from the ceiling. complimentary coffee and a copy of USA Today. If you are a sports fan. The standard size rooms have data ports and the latest in voice messaging. Best Places to Stay .
or at least off Peachtree. all around the town. to find some of these culinary delights.I Best Places to Eat Best Places to Eat f you arrive in Atlanta expecting to find only barbecue served up with greens. Depending on what you are in the mood for. Atlantans will go almost any distance for a new and trendy restaurant. Eastside. . black-eyed peas and grits. So be prepared to drive a little off the beaten path. or be as casual as you like and spend only a modest amount. from dim sum to Cuban sandwiches. you'll be pleasantly surprised. You'll find almost every type of food imaginable. Keep in mind that restaurants open and close all the time in Atlanta. westside. but the list is up-to-date as we go to press. you can dress to the nines and go wild with your expense account at fine dining establishments. Moroccan couscous to California rolls. Atlanta has restaurants that rival those in the largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Atlanta's increasingly diverse ethnic communities have added a much-needed foreign flair to the local palate.
. . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . More than $50 Downtown American DAILEY'S RESTAURANT 17 International Boulevard % 404-681-3303 Moderate This restored warehouse has an intimate. . . . . . . . . . . . $25-$50 Deluxe . . . . . . . . Inexpensive . . Huge portions and a dessert bar to die for are hallmarks of this Atlanta favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expect a long wait at peak times. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturdays and Sundays for dinner only. . . . . . . . . Dailey's is open Mondays-Fridays for lunch and dinner. . . . . . . . . . . . . MUMBO JUMBO BAR/GRILL 89 Park Place NE % 404-523-0330 Moderate Mumbo Jumbo is a trendy restaurant with food by Michelin star Chef Guenter Seeger and Head Chef . . . $10-$25 Expensive . . . .160 Best Places to Eat DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clubby atmosphere with lots of wood and low-key lighting.
or the caramelized pieces of pork. reminiscent of a shrine or temple. It's also one of the top night spots in the Downtown area (see After Dark. belies the cranky service. Best Places to Eat Asian HSU'S GOURMET 192 Peachtree Center Avenue NE % 404-659-2788 Moderate The sumptuous décor. PACIFIC RIM BISTRO 303 Peachtree Street NE % 404-893-0018 Moderate Very popular restaurant with the downtown lunch crowd on weekdays. grilled steaks and wood-fired pizza. The oysters steamed in black bean sauce are outstanding. page 133). Not your run-ofthe-mill Chinese fare. % 404-525-4400 Moderate Freshly brewed beer. Try the dry-fried string beans. Bars & Pubs MAX LAGER'S AMERICAN GRILL & BREWERY 320 Peachtree St. and on Saturdays and Sundays for dinner only. and offering a full and varied Asian dinner menu daily. Need we say more? . Hsu's is open daily for lunch and dinner. for lunch and dinner daily. as is the sushi.Downtown 161 Dean Max.
this restaurant has an open-air veranda that's perfect for people watching. fried fish and peach cobbler. Add unlimited mimosas and bloody Marys. The restaurant features contemporary Southern with a New Orleans-French Quarter flavor. top it off with gospel music. and you have the recipe for an outstanding brunch experience. SE % 404-627-9268 Inexpensive A typical barbecue joint featuring the best Brunswick stew and cracklin' bread in town. Continental ATLANTA GRILL 181 Peachtree Street NE. Harold's is open for lunch and dinner. Brunch SYLVIA'S 241 Central Avenue Southwest % 404-529-9692 Expensive Barbecued pork ribs. in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. Mondays-Saturdays. Buckhead % 404-659-0400 Deluxe Perched above Peachtree Street.162 Best Places to Eat Barbecue HAROLD'S BARBECUE 171 McDonough Blvd. This has become one of Atlanta's newest gathering places . sweet and sour chicken.
and sausage rolls. Very popular hole-in-the-wall eatery. Downtown lunch spots fill quickly at noon. They also serve calzone. Two slices with one topping and drink are under $5. 11-6. hot subs. and add peeled asparagus spears or macaroni and cheese (yes. The view alone is worth the pricey prix fixe menu which varies with the availability and seasonality of game. Best Places to Eat Lunch Spots ROSA'S PIZZA 62 Broad Street % 404-521-2596 Inexpensive Rosa's serves the only New York-style pizza in Atlanta. open Mondays-Fridays. Open for lunch only. grab your ermine tails and ascend to Nikolai's Roof. Splurge on the filet of grilled salmon or a New York strip steak. . Seating is available downstairs in the University of Georgia common room.Downtown 163 downtown. NIKOLAI'S ROOF 255 Courtland Street in the Atlanta Hilton % 404-221-6362 Expensive-Deluxe When you need to feel like a Russian csar or csarina. macaroni and cheese) to complete the meal. If you want to be seated promptly it's best to arrive before 11:30 am or after 1:30 pm. HONG KONG DRAGON 131 Cone Street % 404-584-8676 Inexpensive West Coast Chinese buffet with great egg drop soup and some very spicy selections.
Try the enchiladas or fajitas. this is where the lawyers hang out. camarones. Carnegie's is open for lunch and dinner. The tuna melt is highly recommended. Mama Ninfa's is open daily for lunch and dinner. Mama Ninfa's is open daily for lunch and dinner. MAMA NINFA'S 231 Peachtree Street NE % 404-521-3500 Inexpensive-Moderate Best Tex-Mex in the downtown area. it is part of a chain. Good daily specials. Fresh tortilla chips made on site.164 Best Places to Eat Mondays-Fridays. . CARNEGIE'S DOWNTOWN 55 Park Place NE % 404-588-0332 Inexpensive-Moderate Slightly upscale. but it's good! Handmade tortillas. Mexican MAMA NINFA'S 231 Peachtree Street % 404-521-3500 Inexpensive Yes. the menu is all you can eat and drink for $6. Mondays-Fridays. sizzling fajitas. enchiladas and frozen "Ninfarita" top off the meal.
. but if . Southern PITTYPAT'S PORCH 25 International Boulevard % 404-525-8228 Moderate-Expensive Pittypat was Scarlett's scatterbrained auntie in Gone With the Wind. and peach cobbler with Southern hospitality. it's been serving up "Twelve Oaks Barbecue. Perfection.Downtown 165 Pizza FELLINI'S PIZZA Inexpensive Fellini's is a local favorite. it's touristy and a little over-priced. and International Blvd." sweet potato pie. from Downtown/Midtown to the outlying areas. Since it opened in 1967. % 404-589-7476 Expensive This fish house serves food with a southern accent and lots of panache. such as smashed red potatoes and fried green tomatoes. Nibble on lavosh and a smoked fish terrine at Savannah Fish Company while waiting for your entrée to arrive. You will see them in multiple locations in the city. Okay. Try the selections by the slice. they are a prolific chain of small but good restaurants. but you'll find nothing "flaky" about this renowned eatery. Best Places to Eat Seafood SAVANNAH FISH COMPANY Westin Peachtree Hotel Peachtree St.
sweet and sour chicken.166 Best Places to Eat you're determined to seek out Scarlett. It is traditional to come here at sunset. . Don't miss the bucket of shrimp appetizer. They are also open for brunch on Sundays. but in a thunderstorm the view can be truly spectacular. Sun Dial is open daily for lunch and dinner. this is a good place to gain sustenance during your search. Steak SUN DIAL RESTAURANT BAR & VIEW 72nd Floor of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Peachtree at International Boulevard % 404-589-7506 Expensive A steakhouse above the rest with an extraordinary view. fried fish and peach cobbler. SYLVIA'S 241 Central Avenue Southwest % 404-529-9692 Expensive Sylvia's is known for barbecued pork ribs.
and there is valet parking. honey-battered fried chicken and greens. For dinner. Lunch and dinner are served daily. dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays.Midtown 167 Midtown American AGNES & MURIEL'S 1514 Monroe Drive NE % 404-885-1000 Inexpensive-Moderate Imagine a '50s diner in a refurbished brick home on the edge of Ansley Park. try the pepper-crusted New York strip. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are accepted. Best Places to Eat . Very down home. Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. The black bean soup is a house specialty. THE PLEASANT PEASANT 555 Peachtree Street NE % 404-874-3223 Expensive This Atlanta mainstay features mammoth salads at lunch and contemporary cuisine specials in the evening. Appetizers range from crab cakes to marinated goat cheese. This is where you go for comfort food – meatloaf.
dinner is served daily. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Try it for lunch during the week. the flavors are vibrant. Try the catfish with ginger or the tuna rolled in a peppercorn crust. This is a vibrant but noisy place to have lunch or dinner. Nickiemoto's is open daily. TAMARIND THAI CUISINE 88 14th Street NW % 404-873-4888 Expensive This little Midtown gem will put a dent in your wallet.168 Best Places to Eat Asian NICKIEMOTO'S 990 Piedmont Avenue NE % 404-253-2010 Moderate-Expensive Sushi and Asian fusion come together at this trendy spot. but you won't mind. But the place is always packed because the food is so good. Bars & Pubs GORDON BIERSCH BREW PUB 848 Peachtree Street % 404-870-0805 Moderate A beer sampler is a nice touch at this aging yuppie hangout. the presentations artful. This Midtown location is just like all the others in . and the wooden booths and tiny tables don't make for the most comfortable seating. stir fry and oh-so-trendy bar foods. and service is terrific. Pastas.
then be ready to dive for the nearest available table. and terrific burgers. any one of which will complement chicken with queso nachos. A party atmosphere prevails in this mostly gay pub. The Prince of Wales is open daily and serves good bar food in the best tradition of British bites. Expect to wait in line to place your order. Best Places to Eat JOE'S ON JUNIPER 1049 Juniper Street NE % 404-875-6634 Inexpensive-Moderate Outstanding selection of beers from around the world.Midtown 169 the chain and just as noisy. you would swear you were having a pint at a pub in the English countryside. spicy chili. Barbecue FAT MATT'S RIB SHACK 1811 Piedmont Avenue % 404-607-1622 Inexpensive-Moderate Perhaps the best pulled-pork sandwiches in the city. when the sun shines. and Sundays from 11 am to midnight. Just across the street from Piedmont Park. PRINCE OF WALES 1144 Piedmont Avenue % 404-876-0227 Inexpensive-Moderate Lovely pub with a patio. they are open daily for lunch and dinner until 11 pm. open Mondays-Saturdays from 11 am-2 am. Great . but beware the jalapeño tartar sauce with the fish and chips.
good food for lunch and dinner daily. The 40s retro-style eatery is authentic. Einstein's is open daily for lunch and dinner. Truly a down-home cholesterol fest. complete with beignets at breakfast and brunch. Brunch HUEY'S 1816 Peachtree Road NW % 404-873-2037 Inexpensive A New Orleans-style café. the Einstein Grille or the Three Cheese Theory. right down to the swing music on the ra- . served only on the weekends. Huey's also serves lunch and dinner. is worth the trip. Try the Quantum Catch (catch of the day). A good choice for starry nights so you can contemplate the universe. JAVA JIVE 790 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE % 404-876-6161 Inexpensive The gingerbread waffle. or a Massive Salad.170 Best Places to Eat jazz in the evenings. Bistros EINSTEIN'S 1077 Juniper Street % 404-876-7925 Moderate One of Midtown's nicest outdoor eateries. The puns on the menu are almost as delicious as the food itself.
colorful and really good food served to the accompaniment of Reggae music in the background. this has become Atlanta's favorite Jamaican restaurant.Midtown 171 dio. Tuesdays-Sundays. NE % 404-873-5361 Inexpensive-Moderate A taste of the Caribbean in downtown Atlanta. Upbeat. The jerk chicken. Open for lunch and dinner Mondays-Saturdays. Best Places to Eat Cajun & Creole FRENCH QUARTER FOOD SHOP 923 Peachtree Street NE % 404-875-2409 Inexpensive-Moderate This restaurant is a favorite with the Fox Theatre crowd. Caribbean & Cuban BRIDGETOWN GRILL 689 Peachtree St.. Java Jive serves breakfast only.with good music. so be prepared for a wait on performance nights. . a mountain of steak fries topped with black bean chili. Great place to have a meal before or after a show at the Fox Theatre. Try the couch potatoes at Bridgetown Grill. cold beer and just the right amount of smoky spice in every entrée. reggae ribs and chipotle shrimp sauté are all worth a try. melted jack cheese and sliced jalapeños.
. Dinner is a prix-fixe menu currently at $55 per person. Continental THE ABBEY 163 Ponce de Leon at Piedmont % 404-876-8532 Expensive A harpist in The Abbey's choir loft adds a heavenly touch. and worth every penny. There is always a vegetarian entrée on the menu. you'll be served by waiters dressed as monks. service. Within a restored church.172 Best Places to Eat LAS PALMERAS 368 Fifth Street NE near GA Tech % 404-872-0846 Inexpensive The black beans and Cuban sandwiches are always dependably good. Bacchanalia also serves lunch. The food is voluptuous. A favorite for celebratory occasions. melting beef short ribs over satiny potatoes. Caviar eaten with a motherof-pearl spoon. yet superb. and they are open Tuesdays-Saturdays. and decadent chocolate cake. it's undeniably touristy. but fun. in soft candlelit surroundings. BACCHANALIA 1198 Howell Mill Road % 404-365-4010 Deluxe Bacchanalia will surprise you with its industrial funk location and its solemn.
try the beef Wellington or potato-crusted snapper.Midtown THE MANSION 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue % 404-876-0727 Moderate-Expensive 173 Best Places to Eat Gracious living in the South. too. Indian TOUCH OF INDIA 962 Peachtree Street NE % 404-876-7777 Moderate This is one of Atlanta's oldest Indian restaurants. Start your meal with an appetizer such as steamed lobster with wilted lettuce. orange and white colors of the Indian flag. Aptly named. . the restaurant is housed in a grand. or the filet mignon. Very dressy. French LE SAINT AMOUR 1620 Piedmont Road NE % 404-881-0300 Deluxe Authentic French food in a location that seems to have been transplanted from a village in the French wine country. Try the sole meunière. this is a popular spot for weddings and special occasions. or lobster bisque. distinctively painted with the green. For the entrée. and you'll find many vegetarian entrées. The tandoori dishes are mouth watering. 1885 home perched atop a hill.
Mexican & Southwestern ZOCALO'S 187 10th Street NE % 404-249-7576 Inexpensive-Moderate This restaurant offers a serious menu of specialty dishes. VIDI. buffalo milk ricotta-filled tortellini. Roast suckling pig. Northern Italian cuisine in the heart of Midtown. Its cozy patio is a lovely place to lunch. and is open for lunch Mondays-Fridays. Vidi. Vidi. Vici is a bocce court where you can work off a few calories. VICI 41 14th Street NE % 404-875-8424 Moderate Too much to eat? Next door to Veni.174 Best Places to Eat Italian VENI. The owners boast of the largest tequila selection in the city. and a slice of whole roasted salmon are but a few of the items on the menu. Vici serves dinner daily. Veni. prepared with an attention to detail that is unmatched in any other Mexican restaurant in the city. .
Best Places to Eat Pizza ROCKY'S BRICK OVEN 1770 Peachtree Street NW % 404-876-1111 Inexpensive-Moderate The best of the thin-crust pizzas to be found in the city. Try the white and Margarita varieties. Southern MARY MAC'S TEA ROOM 224 Ponce de Leon Avenue % 404-876-1800 Moderate "Fried green tomatoes" is more than just the name of a book. re- .Midtown 175 Moroccan IMPERIAL FEZ 2285 Peachtree Road % 404-351-0870 Expensive Cross the threshold into Morocco! A long-time Atlanta favorite for celebrations of any sort. and the physical surroundings are dark enough to make you ask for a flashlight to read the menu. not haute cuisine. The atmosphere is friendly. the Imperial Fez is great fun. This is something to do once every thousand-and-one nights. and this is the place to sample them in the city. Atlantans take great pride in the hearty.
Hillary Rodham Clinton lunched here while on a visit. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.176 Best Places to Eat gional cuisine offered here. . and the best place to have dinner solo. Go early if you don't require an eye-opener. Buckhead American ANTHONY'S 3109 Piedmont Avenue % 404-262-7379 Moderate-Expensive One of the restaurants Scarlett would have on her top ten list of ways never to go hungry again. Mondays-Saturdays. which cannot be served until noon. Dine in one of 12 beautifully decorated rooms. but be prepared for a wait on any one of those days. restored 1797 plantation home in yuppie central Buckhead. Open for dinner. Creative American cuisine served in an energetic environment. Crisped soft shell crabs and jalapeño coleslaw are some of the innovative offerings. The Buckhead Diner is one of the best places for people and car watching. Brunch is particularly popular on Sundays. BUCKHEAD DINER 3073 Piedmont Road % 404-262-3336 Expensive The Buckhead Diner was the model for the diner in EuroDisney. on fare that ranges from filet mignon to fish. This is a romantic.
Lunch and dinner are served daily. Pano's & Paul's is open for dinner MondaysSaturdays. Fried lobster tail with honey-mustard dressing and smoked salmon in rice paper are two menu favorites. Mondays-Saturdays. Creative American cuisine has netted this Atlanta favorite Mobil's 4-Star rating and Gourmet Magazine's choice for Atlanta's Best. .Buckhead PANO'S & PAUL'S 1232 West Paces Ferry Road % 404-261-3662 Deluxe 177 Best Places to Eat This restaurant sets the standard for luxury dining in Atlanta. You can count on a good variety of cooked dishes as well. Soto serves dinner only. dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays. SOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3330 Piedmont Road NE % 404-233-2005 Moderate Some say it's the best sushi bar in town. The atmosphere is opulent. Lamb tenderloin with hot pepper sauce and duck ravioli are just a sample of what waits inside. with an old world flavor. Asian CHOPSTIX 4279 Roswell Road NE % 404-255-4868 Expensive Try Chopstix for upscale Chinese food with creative entrées.
178 Best Places to Eat Bars & Pubs FADO IRISH PUB 3035 Peachtree Road NE % 404-841-0066 Inexpensive-Moderate A little bit of the "old sod" transplanted to Buckhead. and breakfast that can only be described as a heart attack on a plate. ROCK BOTTOM 3242 Peachtree Road NE % 404-264-0253 Moderate This is not your average pub fare. fish and chips. TuesdaysThursdays from 11:30-1 am. It really looks like an Irish pub. The name "fado" means "once upon a time" (pronounce it as "FAH-dough. with pints of Guinness. or the brown ale chicken with mashed potatoes. JOHN HARVARD'S BREW HOUSE 3039 Peachtree Road % 404-816-2739 Moderate New beers and a constantly changing menu keeps the locals coming back to this Buckhead location. ." with the emphasis on the first syllable). John Harvard's serves lunch and dinner Sundays and Mondays from 11:30 am to midnight. they are open daily for lunch and dinner. Try the hot beer pretzels with mustard. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30-2 am. Fado is open daily for lunch and dinner. Fado is a lot of fun.
Best Places to Eat Bistros TOM TOM: A BISTRO 3393 Peachtree Road. the Rib Ranch is open Sundays-Wednesdays. Lenox Square Mall % 404-264-1163 Moderate A fusion menu showcases the profusion of Asian. 11 am11 pm. and has something for everyone. and Thursdays-Saturdays.Buckhead 179 Barbecue THE RIB RANCH 25 Irby Avenue NW % 404-233-7644 Inexpensive Just a little hole-in-the-wall eatery with Texas-style ribs. Southwestern and French items on the menu. Traditional eggs and bacon pair well with financial statements. Mediterranean. This place is open for lunch and dinner daily. 11 am-10 pm. Brunch CORNER CAFE 3070 Piedmont Road NE % 404-240-1978 Inexpensive-Moderate This is where Atlanta goes for a power breakfast. . Try the spinach ravioli or barbecued salmon. The Corner Café also serves lunch daily and dinner on weeknights.
Cajun & Creole McKINNON'S OF LOUISIANE 3209 Maple Drive NE % 404-237-1313 Expensive There's not a Cajun staple missing from the list – from gumbo to oysters Rockefeller to blackened catfish. and sometimes too busy. McKinnon's serves dinner only. and they are closed Sundays. . pancakes and syrup. This is a place to celebrate – in style. ornate.180 Best Places to Eat ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 4330 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-4116 Inexpensive This is breakfast. bacon. Continental 103 WEST 103 West Paces Ferry Road NW % 404-233-5993 Deluxe Stylish. lunch and dinner. and venison so rich and tender you could consider taking out a hunting license. batter-fried lobster tail. Eggs. Feeling adventurous? Try the giant Dutch apple pancake. Specialties of the house include veal. The restaurant is open for breakfast.
Paces Ferry Road NW % 404-846-9779 Deluxe 181 Best Places to Eat Tuna tart with black truffles. It's a lovingly reproduced Paris brasserie in the midst of Lenox Square. Scottish deer medallions.Buckhead SEEGER'S 111 W. The outdoor patio is wonderful on a summer evening. BRASSERIE LE COZE 3393 Peachtree Road NE. The restaurant is located on a formerly residential street in Buckhead that is now something of a restaurant row. Try the . Seeger's serves dinner only. The restaurant is stylish and spare. Lenox Square Mall % 404-266-1440 Expensive Forget that you found this restaurant in the largest mall in Atlanta. scallops poached in beet juice and grapefruit terrine with goat yogurt sorbet are just a few of the innovative selections you can find on Seeger's menu. Mondays-Saturdays. French ANIS 2974 Grandview Avenue % 404-233-9889 Expensive-Deluxe The next best thing to visiting Provence itself. reservations are required. Drink chilled white wine and feast on mussels marinière. but the quiet adds to the French countryside ambiance. or a risotto to die for. just right for the types who also enjoy the ambience of the W Hotel (see page 219).
It really looks like an Irish pub. The food is consistently good. fish and chips." with the emphasis on the first syllable). For when you need a meal and a comforting ambiance on which you can rely. well executed and sensibly priced. if not the most inspired. and breakfast that can only be described as a heart attack on a plate. SOLEIL 3081 Maple Drive NE % 404-467-1790 Moderate Southern French fare. with pints of Guinness. The name "fado" means "once upon a time" (pronounce it as "FAH-dough. Try the grilled Cornish hen or one of the excellent salads. a signature dish from the day the restaurant opened.182 Best Places to Eat skate wings browned in butter. Irish FADO 3035 Peachtree Road NE % 404-841-0066 Inexpensive-Moderate A little bit of the "old sod" transplanted to Buckhead. Fado is open daily for lunch and dinner. . TOULOUSE 2293 Peachtree Road NE % 404-351-9533 Expensive A serious wine list and an unchanging menu of French bistro-inspired fare. Fado is a lot of fun.
seafood. signature sauces. Selections such as roasted quail stuffed with Italian sausage and beef tenderloin grilled with Barolo mustard are longtime favorites. with a menu that represents a wide range of Italian cuisine. and fresh salads combine with consistently good service at a reasonable price. La Grotta serves dinner. BERTOLINI'S 3500 Peachtree Road (Phipps Plaza) % 404-233-2333 Moderate A long-time Atlanta favorite. LA GROTTA 2637 Peachtree Road NE % 404-231-1368 Expensive-Deluxe This elegant.Buckhead 183 Italian AZIO PIZZA & PASTA 229 Peachtree Street. and it deserves every bit of its popularity. grilled fish and chicken. Reservations are accepted for lunch and dinner daily. Best Places to Eat . Peachtree Center % 404-222-0808 Moderate Azio serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a villastyle setting. Homemade pastas. 11-4 and 5-closing. Northern Italian eatery has been a favorite of Atlanta for more than two decades. and great focaccia bread. menu items include brick oven-baked pizza. MondaysSaturdays. homemade pastas.
In this throwback to the '50s. so it is as trendy as its soul mate. Good selection and fast service. lemon and Pinot Grigio.184 Best Places to Eat MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY 3368 Peachtree Road % 404-816-9650 Inexpensive-Moderate Share some of the dishes at Maggiano's. rosemary chicken. you'd almost expect Mario Lanza to burst into song. you may never get past the appetizers. PRICCI 500 Pharr Road % 404-237-2941 Expensive Upscale informality are the bywords of this chi-chi Italian eatery. with the giant fish sculpture looming over the Pharr Road entrance. Save room for a dessert of cappuccino and crème brûlée. A favorite on the menu is the cold water lobster tails sautéed in garlic. Easy to find. the portions are huge. The portions are more than generous. . stuffed mushrooms and calamari fritte. It's owned by the same group that runs the Buckhead Diner. which include bruschetta. but not worth the wait you sometimes must endure. Signature dishes include shrimp oreganata. Seafood ATLANTA FISH MARKET 265 Pharr Road % 404-262-3165 Expensive The place for fresh fish in Atlanta. and veal scallopini.
" homemade breads and sumptuous desserts. 5:30-11 pm. Best Places to Eat JIM WHITE'S HALF SHELL 2349 Peachtree Road % 404-237-9924 Expensive A Buckhead staple. this restaurant has been serving up stone crab claws. Fridays and Saturdays. Open for dinner MondaysThursdays. Maryland crab cakes and rock lobster tails for a long time. Raw bar. PERCY'S FISH HOUSE 3227 Roswell Road % 404-237-3227 Moderate-Expensive Buckhead's casual seafood restaurant. Dine amidst a large stacked-stone fireplace. . 5-11. Hickory grilled meats. Locals love the casualbut-dressy atmosphere. 11:30-2:30. 5-10 pm. veggies served "family-style. old timbers. and dinner daily. Southern BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 West Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-5030 Expensive A warm tribute to the Blue Ridge mountains.Buckhead 185 Open for lunch Mondays-Saturdays. fried and grilled specials. painted log walls and red leather booths.
Dine in one of 12 beautifully decorated rooms. You'll find Georgia mountain trout grilled over live hickory and North Carolina barbeque on a corn cake among the regional specials. painted log walls and red leather booths. The atmosphere is Southern comfortable. You can even dine outside if weather permits. Open for dinner. . old timbers. Mondays-Saturdays. Steaks ANTHONY'S 3109 Piedmont Avenue % 404-262-7379 Moderate-Expensive One of the restaurants Scarlett would have on her top ten list of ways never to go hungry again. This is a romantic. Hickory grilled meats. Reservations strongly recommended." homemade breads and sumptuous desserts. BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 West Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-5030 Expensive A warm tribute to the Blue Ridge mountains.186 Best Places to Eat HORSERADISH GRILL 4320 Powers Ferry Road at Chastain Park % 404-255-7277 Expensive Here's Southern cuisine with a twist. restored 1797 plantation home in yuppie central Buckhead. on fare that ranges from filet mignon to fish. Dine amidst a large stacked-stone fireplace. veggies served "family-style.
they serve lunch and dinner during the week and dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays. % 404-262-2675 Expensive Exceptional steaks and seafood served in a classic. A "power dining" favorite. and private dining rooms with telephones make it the place to power dine. TVs. Bones is open daily. The atmosphere is southern comfortable. Reservations strongly recommended.000-bottle wine gallery make it a great place to eat. You can even dine outside if weather permits. You'll find Georgia mountain trout grilled over live hickory and North Carolina barbeque on a corn cake among the regional specials. The clubby atmosphere.Buckhead BONES 3130 Piedmont Road % 404-237-2663 Expensive-Deluxe 187 Best Places to Eat Where Atlanta's movers and shakers come to graze. traditional steak house food. yet state-of-the-art environment. HORSERADISH GRILL 4320 Powers Ferry Road at Chastain Park % 404-255-7277 Expensive Here's Southern cuisine with a twist. The fax machines. CHOPS AND THE LOBSTER BAR 70 West Paces Ferry Road at Peachtree St. serving lunch on weekdays and dinner Saturdays and Sundays. VCRs. . Bones is a must if you are entertaining on an expense account. and 10.
homemade soups and hearty sandwiches. Definitely worth the drive from downtown Atlanta. Vinings Brunch CANOE 4199 Paces Ferry Road % 770-432-26 630 Expensive Spectacular views of the Chattahoochee River blend seamlessly with melt-in-your-mouth salmon and ridiculously rich hollandaise sauce over the eggs Benedict. Fresh seafood specials are served for lunch and dinner daily. this is the place. Vegetarian BROADWAY CAFE 2166 Briarcliff Road % 404-329-0888 Inexpensive Pastas. sautées. .188 Best Places to Eat MACARTHUR'S CHOP & CRAB HOUSE 2171 Peachtree Road % 404-352-3400 Expensive If you can't live without prime rib. Canoe serves lunch Mondays-Fridays. stirfries. dinner Mondays-Saturdays. and brunch on Sundays.
Try the "squid of the day" or a more traditional yellowfin tuna topped with large crabs stuffed with shrimp and hollandaise. you're just too fussy. and is a neighborhood favorite with the VirginiaHighland residents. But Try the Pad Prik. .Virginia-Highland RAY'S ON THE RIVER 6700 Powers Ferry Road NW % 770-955-1187 Moderate-Expensive 189 Best Places to Eat If you can't find something you like at this 70-item buffet. SQUID ROE COASTAL CUISINE 2940 Johnson Ferry Road % 770-587-FISH Moderate-Expensive A little touch of Florida moved north to Cobb County. Reservations are a must for Sunday brunch. The omelets made to order are a brunch staple. live jazz and freshly flown-in seafood make this a favorite with locals. and into the back of a rather nondescript shopping center. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. a spicy hot dish with bell peppers and garlic with pork that is a specialty at Surin of Thailand. Virginia-Highland Asian SURIN OF THAILAND 810 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-892-7789 Expensive Surin of Thailand is open daily for lunch and dinner. The tables are so close together you won't be able to hold a private conversation.
Euro-style fare is served in a charming. Manuel's is open for lunch and dinner. you'll be too busy concentrating on the food. and artichokes will have you dreaming of the Mediterranean. . Bars & Pubs MANUEL'S TAVERN 602 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-525-3447 Inexpensive If you're searching for a politician or journalist after hours. Brunch BABETTE'S CAFE 471 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-523-9121 Expensive You'll wish this was a bed-and-breakfast.190 Best Places to Eat don't worry. Mondays-Saturdays from 11 am-2 am. The grilled swordfish with rosemary potatoes. and Sundays from 11 am-12:30 am. country French-style room. It can be hectic on a busy night. You'll find them munching away on exceptional burgers. this is the place to look. olives. and brunch and dinner on Sundays. Babette's serves dinner from Tuesdays-Saturdays. but the atmosphere is friendly and inviting.
Lebanese NICOLA'S 1602 La Vista Road % 404-325-2524 Inexpensive A lively and friendly neighborhood restaurant in the vicinity of Emory University. Dinner daily. and brunch and dinner on Sundays. A neighborhood favorite for its fresh. like a skillet of potatoes topped with eggs over-easy and melted cheese. French BABETTE'S CAFE 471 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-523-9121 Expensive Among Babette's unusual appetizers are the baby turnips and wild mushrooms in a wine and butter sauce. Babette's serves dinner from Tuesdays-Saturdays. but Murphy's remains a fixture. lunch for parties of 12 or more with a reservation. . with delicious and healthy entrées. simply prepared foods.Virginia-Highland MURPHY'S 997 Virginia Avenue NE % 404-872-0904 Moderate 191 Best Places to Eat Restaurants come and go quickly in Virginia-Highland.
Penang Maylaysian is open daily for lunch and dinner. . Highland Avenue % 404-873-4545 Inexpensive This restaurant serves pizza that is thin. Very fresh foods. Chamblee-Tucker Asian PENANG MAYLAYSIAN 4897 Buford Highway NE % 770-220-0308 Inexpensive-Moderate Do not be dismayed by the tacky tropical beach décor. particularly the prawns in a variety of sauces. crispy.192 Best Places to Eat Pizza EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS PIZZA 1040 N. a fascinating array of dishes awaits you inside. and delightful.
black bean cakes. Best Places to Eat French CAFE BOHEME 453 Moreland Avenue NE % 404-522-4373 Moderate French bistro fare as classic as it comes.Little Five Points 193 Little Five Points Brunch THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE 1655McLendon Avenue NE % 404-687-8888 Inexpensive-Moderate Fist-sized biscuits. Breakfast. expect a wait of at least an hour. lunch and dinner are served Tuesdays-Sundays. organic oatmeal pancakes and turkey meat loaf are staples at this eatery. and there's almost always a massive line for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays. . White paper covers on the tables and smoky jazz on the stereo complete the ambiance.
Roswell. the towns of northern Fulton and DeKalb Counties. Visitors looking for adventures beyond the city should consider a day-trip to one or several of these diverse communities.tlantans once viewed I-285 as a great concrete moat. outside the Perimeter. Once. But now you can travel outside the Perimeter into neighboring counties with barely a breach in the strip malls and subdivisions. including Sandy Springs. Alpharetta and Dunwoody. A Beyond Atlanta Beyond Atlanta Just Outside the Perimeter Orientation North Much of central Atlanta is within Fulton County. have a close relationship with the city. they are rich in history. natural beauty and serious shopping opportunities. there were clear distinctions between Atlanta and surrounding municipalities such as Marietta. Roswell and Smyrna. These towns are off GA 400/ . Without the occasional sign alerting you to the changing city limits. many drivers would be hard pressed to define where Atlanta stops. dividing the city from the suburbia. Kennesaw.
The county was named for Button Gwinnett.com. Gwinnett County was created by the State Legislature in 1818. Just perfect for afternoon strolling. www. its planned communities are filled with high-profile executives and local celebrities. with period storefronts containing specialty shops and restaurants dotting the historic district. in the foothills of the Georgia Mountains on GA 400. Northeast Originally part of Georgia's Indian Territory.196 Just Outside the Perimeter US 19.alpharettacvb. The Alpharetta Welcome Center is located at 20 North Main Street. this town has blossomed into one of the city's up-and-coming suburbs. and are within approximately 25 miles of Atlanta. Roswell Just 20 miles north of Atlanta. % 678-297-0102. This was the home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother. As the mills and the community flourished. Mittie Bulloch. antebellum mansions rose along the west bank of the creek. built in 1839. the third signer of the Declaration of Independence and a former state governor. Much of the original mill village of Historic Roswell has been restored. . Alpharetta Once a small farmland community in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The most famous of these is Bulloch Hall. this charming community began in the 1830s as a mill town along the banks of Vickery Creek where it flows into the Chattahoochee River.
DeKalb County is also home to Agnes Scott College. one of the inspirations for Margaret Mitchell's classic novel. But the county deserves recognition as a distinct area. www.gcvb. just 18 miles south of Atlanta off I-75. % 888-494-6638. with small towns. Lawrenceville. Gwinnett County is now home to more than 200 international companies and 450 high-tech firms. small storefronts have been preserved.org. The area has blossomed to include some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area. as well as the Mall of Georgia. and new dining and entertainment establishments have sprung up. East The city of Atlanta spills over almost imperceptibly from Fulton into DeKalb County. Lilburn and Norcross are all located off I-85 in Gwinnett County. Beyond Atlanta Southeast Clayton County. Buford.atlantasdekalb. the county seat. in Buford.Orientation 197 Once largely rural. and Stone Mountain. grew up around its courthouse. is the home of Jonesboro. neighborhoods such as Druid Hills and Little Five Points are actually in DeKalb County.org. Duluth. and family farms. Gone . % 800999-6055 ext 117. You can contact the Gwinnett County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Decatur. country stores. and in recent years this area has undergone a renaissance. The towns of Braselton. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau can be reached at www. Emory University.
the home of Six Flags theme park (page 204). South Fulton County is also home to the South's only velodrome.198 Just Outside the Perimeter With The Wind. This area transports visitors back almost 150 years to the plantation lifestyle era. reproductions of costumes. and film photography. The area is not so firmly entrenched in history that it hasn't left room for a lively present. the Atlanta State Farmers Market. West To the west of Atlanta along I-20 is southern Cobb County. located in East Point. housed in the old train depot. % 770-478-4800. and Spivey Hall. with older towns such as College Park. with its many sprawling rail lines. South This is the area most visitors see first. is filled with all sorts of Rhett and Scarlett memorabilia. the concert hall at Clayton State College in Morrow. in the Henry County town of Hampton. You'll discover the Atlanta Motor Speedway of NASCAR fame. The town of Douglasville has a downtown . as south Fulton County is the home of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. It's a residential community as well. For more information. The Road To Tara Museum. one of the busiest in North America. that attracts the finest international musicians and vocalists. GA. such as film props. call the Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. South Fulton County retains much of Atlanta's railroad presence. as well as newer planned developments.
a short 15 miles northwest of Atlanta off I-75. For information. Marietta has five National Register Historic Districts containing more than 150 antebellum and Victorian homes. It is named for Thomas Welch Cobb. and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art showcases a permanent collection of works by Southern artists. Much of the county was devastated during the battle of Kennesaw Mountain (see page 91). although considered bedroom communities for Atlanta. and is the home of Arbor Place Mall (see Shopping. the towns of Cobb County.Orientation 199 area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www. have histories and personalities of their own. page 216). The picturesque town square is perfect for shopping and strolling. % 678-909-COBB (2622) or 800451-3480. The Kennesaw House. Walking tours escort visitors past immaculately maintained 19th-century mansions that ooze with the charm of Gone With The Wind. Beyond Atlanta Marietta The charming community of Marietta. offers a glimpse of the South's vivid and dramatic past. where Major General William Tecumseh Sherman slept before .com. Today.cobbcvb. Northwest Cobb County came into being in 1832 when the state redistributed land once belonging to the Cherokee Nation. call the Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. an early settler in the region.
Vinings boasts several preserved sites such as the Pace House and the Old Vinings Inn. is now home to the Marietta Museum of History. Marietta is also home to the big chicken. You could spend an entire week without ever setting foot into downtown Atlanta. Cumberland Mall. Located on the Cobb County side of I-285. . Vinings is the place to go. Vinings' close proximity to Buckhead. which was founded as a getaway for early Atlantans. combine to make this a good hotel location beyond the Perimeter. Antique shops and high-rise businesses mix dramatically within this pre-Civil War area. Attractions There's no shortage of amusements and attractions just beyond the perimeter road surrounding Atlanta. located on the second floor. and never run out of things to do. Don't be surprised to hear many Atlantans give directions that include. a wellknown and well-loved area landmark. and the Chattahoochee River. "go past the big chicken.200 Just Outside the Perimeter marching into Atlanta. Downtown." Vinings If antiques call to you with a siren song. the interstates.
then take an immediate right at Dunwoody Place. Proceed 1. trails through the forest. a winery. and tennis center. The Nature Center is on the right. Winery tours are available. The Château produces 15 varieties of wine. Take the first left at Azalea Drive. take GA 400 north to Exit 6 (Northridge). and Spa are the first gate on The Château Elan Winery has received more than 200 medals of excellence since it opened in 1984. Inn. and a boardwalk along the Chattahoochee River. then turn right and cross the river. Take I-85 to Exit 126. three championship golf courses.100-acre complex containing vineyards. turn left onto Highway 211 and cross over the interstate. and another left at Willeo Road.com A 16th-century-style château is the focal point of this 3. . bear right and go back over the freeway.2 miles to Roswell Road. Château Elan is about 40 minutes northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County.the Chattahoochee Nature Center has both indoor and outdoor exhibits of native wildlife.Attractions 201 North CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER 9135 Willeo Road Roswell % 770-992-2055 Spread over 127 acres in north Fulton County. www. Beyond Atlanta Northeast CHATEAU ELAN RESORT AND WINERY 100 Tour de France Braselton % 678-425-0900 or 800-233-WINE (9463). a European-style health spa.chateauelan. To reach the Nature Center from Atlanta. The Winery.
9:30 am to dusk % 770-972-6643 More than 600 native Georgia animals. and stables.000 acres of water offers a multitude of activities. turn left and continue for five miles. From I-985 take Exit 8-Friendship Road. roam 24 wooded acres of this wildlife reserve. The road ends at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. some rarely seen elsewhere in the state. Over 1. and the Golf Clubhouse (the Château and the Woodlands). cross the Yellow River Bridge. the par 3 golf course is the second gate.200 acres of recreational facilities surrounded by 38. and Real Estate are the third gate. $5 for children Hours: Daily. there is also a petting zoo. For Spa information. Lake Lanier is approximately 35 miles north of Atlanta. Take I-85 north to I-985 (Gainesville exit). including the Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park. Take I-285 to exit 39B.202 Just Outside the Perimeter the left. see page 119. onto Highway 78 east. after 10 miles. . LAKE LANIER ISLANDS RESORT 6950 Holiday Road Lake Lanier Islands % 770-932-7200 Lake Lanier Islands is a full-service resort on one of the most popular lakes in the state. YELLOW RIVER WILDLIFE GAME RANCH 4525 Highway 78 Lilburn Admission: $6 for adults. Lilburn is approximately 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. The ranch is the first driveway on the left after the bridge.
The world's largest exposed granite outcropping is the canvas for the world's largest bas-relief sculpture. the town was burned in Sherman's March to the Sea. and tennis. miniature golf. plus beaches and water slides. wildlife preserve and petting zoo. transfer to #19 bus You'll find Stone Mountain just 16 miles east of Atlanta. attraction hours vary % 770-498-5690.com MARTA: #120 Stone Mountain bus from Avondale Station. Stone Mountain itself is a marvel of man and nature. Lee.Attractions 203 East STONE MOUNTAIN PARK US Highway 78 Stone Mountain Admission: $16 for adults. Originally known as New Gibraltar. Within the park you'll find a skylift. 6 am-midnight. a carving of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. an antique auto museum. a paddlewheel riverboat.stonemountainpark. Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular attractions in the United States. an antebellum plantation. www. $13 ages three to 11 Parking: $6 per vehicle Hours: Park. in DeKalb county. with four million visitors annually. Beyond Atlanta . The town was rebuilt after the war and is now called The Village of Stone Mountain.
com Six Flags Over Georgia presents family-friendly fun for all ages. 138 Jonesboro % 770-477-3766 Site of the 1996 Olympics beach volleyball competition. .204 Just Outside the Perimeter South ATLANTA BEACH AT CLAYTON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL PARK 2300 Hwy. Highlights include heart-pounding rides. West SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA 7561 Six Flags Road at I-20 West Mableton % 770-948-9290 www. take I-20/GA 402 west across the river. beach volleyball. Check the web site or call the park for information on admission prices. and other thrilling attractions. From central Atlanta. paddleboats and fishing. The park is located in southern Cobb County. golf. live Broadway-style shows. about 10 miles from Douglasville. Turn left at Six Flags Parkway and follow the signs for the park entrance. this facility offers swimming. sixflags.
daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. % 770-424-9283 Georgia's only amusement park designed especially for families with children features rides for all ages. take I-75 north to Exit 265 and follow the signs. Hours: Open weekends only in May. The Foam Factory Funhouse is for kids up to age 15. The park is open seasonally only. WHITE WATER THEME PARK 250 North Marietta Parkway Marietta Admission: $23 for adults. $3 for parents and $5 for toddlers. Beyond Atlanta . from May to Labor Day. $15 for children three to four feet tall.Attractions 205 Northwest AMERICAN ADVENTURES AMUSEMENT PARK 250 Cobb Parkway Marietta Admission is $15 for all attractions. admission to Foam Factory only is $8 for kids. and it includes attractions that are both thrilling and relaxing. From Atlanta. There's also mini-golf and go-cart racing. % 770-424-9283 This water theme park spread over almost 40 acres is one of the largest water parks in the country. plus tax.
Sr.206 Just Outside the Perimeter Historic & Cultural Activities North BULLOCH HALL 180 Bulloch Avenue Roswell % 770-992-1731 Built in 1840. The theater is located in Dunwoody. the 26th President of the United States. the bride of Theodore Roosevelt. off GA 9 (Roswell Road/Atlanta Street). this was the childhood home of Mittie Bulloch. and the mother of President Theodore Roosevelt. Bulloch Hall is in Historic Roswell. community-based theater offers quality productions of classic and contemporary comedies. dramas and musicals. DUNWOODY STAGE DOOR PLAYERS 5339 Chamblee Road Dunwoody % 770-396-8092 This non-profit. Call for performance schedules and ticket information. .
sculpture and other fine arts. photography. can be seen up-close at this 12-acre site. and 1 pm. including vintage steam locomotives. 11 am and 2 pm. barn and slave cabin. and Pullmans (including the 1911 car "Superb" used by President Harding during his Presidency).org Over 70 pieces of rolling stock. including a cook house. and the third Sunday of each month from noon to 5 pm. SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM 3996 Buford Highway Duluth % 770-476-2013.Historic & Cultural Activities 207 SMITH PLANTATION HOME 935 Alpharetta Street Roswell Admission: $5 for adults. $3 for children Hours: Tours are conducted Mondays-Fridays. % 770-641-3978 The antebellum home was constructed in 1845 and has working outbuildings. spring house. www. Northeast Beyond Atlanta GWINNETT FINE ARTS CENTER 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth Admission: $3 % 770-623-6002 The Gwinnett Fine Arts Center is a non-profit organization that features mixed media. . historic wooden cars. carriage house. Saturdays at 11 am. The Railway Museum is open Saturdays from 9-5.srmduluth. noon.
Spivey Hall is known as the "Carnegie Hall of the South. Lee Street Morrow % 770-961-3683 Intimate and elegant. Call for current production schedule and ticket information." and presents the highest level of musical performance from classical to jazz. Moon Over Buffalo and Smoke On The Mountain. Recent productions have included Hedda Gabler.208 Just Outside the Perimeter South SPIVEY HALL Clayton State College 5900 N. Northwest MARIETTA/COBB MUSEUM OF ART 30 Atlanta Street Marietta % 770-528-1444 The only museum in the Atlanta area to focus on American Art. . this museum provides visitors with exposure to visual arts through exhibitions and services. THEATRE IN THE SQUARE 11 Whitlock Avenue Marietta % 770-422-8369 The professional company that makes its home in a former cotton warehouse attracts the second-largest audience of any metro-Atlanta theater.
Club- .Sports 209 Sports Golf and tennis are the sports that dominate beyond the Perimeter. which drops 729 feet in seven cascades. There is a choice of two trails. with some small attention given to hiking and water sports on Lake Lanier. Reservations are required at least two days in advance. the eight-mile trek is an easy to moderate one. North Hiking AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK 240 Amicalola Falls State Park Road Dawsonville % 706-265-4703 This park is named for Georgia's highest waterfall. It is here that you can take the approach path to the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. The 900acre park sits at an elevation of 3. and at the end of the fivemile hike there's a lodge that serves family-style meals. Beyond Atlanta Tennis BLACKBURN TENNIS CENTER 3501 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody % 770-451-1061 The 18 all-outdoor hard surface courts are lighted for evening play. The cost is $2 per hour.000 feet. approximately 100 miles northwest of Atlanta (about a twohour drive).
showers. and miniature golf. The area also has a one-mile-long white sand beach. tee off at Château Elan. pontoon boats and houseboats are available for rent at Lake Lanier Islands. lockers and snack bar.chateauelan.210 Just Outside the Perimeter house with pro shop. Sam Snead and Kathy Whitworth. Northeast Boating & Water Sports LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 6950 Holiday Road Buford % 770-932-7255 Ski boats. paddleboats. 10 water slides. par 72 private course has a yardage of 6. home of the Legends Course designed by Denis Griffiths. . practice greens and cart rentals. Golf CHATEAU ELAN 6060 Golf Club Drive Braselton % 678-42506050 www.781. Gene Sarazen. a wave pool.com For some serious golf. The golf club also has a driving range. The 18-hole. sailboats.
com Stone Mountain Park's 36-hole championship golf course has been named one of the top 75 public golf courses in the United States by Golf Digest for more than 20 years. putting green and restaurant. The clubhouse hosts a pro shop. and bag drop-off. and features a driving range. locker rooms.00 for singles. Reservations are required at least one day in advance. There's a soft drink machine. $2. East Golf STONE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE US Highway 78 Village of Stone Mountain % 770-498-5690 www. Beyond Atlanta . but no clubhouse or snack bar.stonemountainpark.50 for doubles. Located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. the course is open daily.Sports 211 Tennis HUDLOW CENTER 2501 Old Rockridge Road Norcross % 770-417-2210 Sixteen all-outdoor hard surface courts are lighted for evening play. fees are $2.
You can hike one of two trails around the base of the outcropping. ages three-11. South Golf LAKE SIDE GOLF CLUB 3600 Old Fairburn Road East Point % 404-344-3629 Once a private club. at an elevation of 1. it's now open to the public. Admission to the park is all that's required. $16. All trails are easy to moderate. Lake Side is located south of Atlanta. 6 am-midnight % 770-498-5690 www.stonemountainpark. You'll find a dogleg on nearly every hole that will keep you challenged. located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. .com This multifaceted park. park is open year round. A recent $1 million renovation included everything from fairways to the clubhouse. or take another that leads to the top of the mountain.600 feet. $13 Hours: Attraction hours vary. near Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.212 Just Outside the Perimeter Hiking STONE MOUNTAIN PARK US Highway 78 Village of Stone Mountain Admission: adults. features the world's largest exposed granite outcrop.
Reservations can be made up to three days in advance. Two-story clubhouse with large pro shop. Stockbridge is off I-75. per hour. showers and lockers. Features such as curbside-to-hole valet service. Tennis SOUTH FULTON TENNIS CENTER 5645 Mason Road College Park % 770-306-3059 Four outdoor clay courts and 20 hard surface outdoor courts. Beyond Atlanta Shopping If you've come to shop till you drop. vending machines. but with the addition of several megamalls in the surrounding areas. no cute little shops . its position is in danger of being usurped. Beyond the Perimeter." This 18-hole championship course is situated in a riverside setting. Atlanta has long been the mecca for shopping in the Southeast. then the area beyond the Perimeter will be shopping nirvana for you. shopping is done on a grand scale. Fees are $2 per person. just south of Atlanta. all lighted for evening play. putting green and driving range round out the amenities. For more information about tennis facilities. first-class rental equipment.Shopping SOUTHERNESS GOLF CLUB 4871 Flat Bridge Road Stockbridge % 770-808-6000 213 Southerness has been called by Gene's Golf Guide "the classiest semi-private golf course in the city. call the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association at % 770399-5788.
take I-85 to GA 400 and continue north for about 45 miles. Off 5th and Donna Karan Company Store. The Gap. From I-85 take GA 400 north. Here they are gathered together in major installations. then turn right on Haynes Bridge and go about ¼ mile. Inside you'll find Dillard's. The mall entrance is on the right. bustling. Polo. sprawling airy mall that is absolutely perfect for the boomtown suburbia of Alpharetta. take Exit 9 to Haynes Bridge Road. The mall is on the right at the intersection of Dawson Forest Road. Rich's and Lord & Taylor. Lace up your Reeboks and prepare for serious shopping. All the usual suspects – Ralph Lauren.214 Just Outside the Perimeter hugging a prime position on Main Street. Crate & Barrel. NORTH POINT MALL Alpharetta % 770-740-8636 A big. North NORTH GEORGIA PREMIUM OUTLETS Dawson Forest Road Dawsonville % 706-216-3609 One of the better outlets within an hour's drive of Atlanta. Brooks Brothers. Dawsonville is in Dawson County. .
and 185 other fine stores. anchored by Macy's. you'll find Home Depot's Expo and Old Navy. The traffic is mind-boggling in this area. MALL OF GEORGIA 3333 Buford Drive Buford % 678-482-8788 They don't come any bigger than this! This shopping monster has been dropped into what once was a forest alongside an interstate. Go west on Pleasant Hill Road. traditional mall shopping. and hope for a parking space. Take Exit 21 and make a right off the ramp onto Ashford Dunwoody Road. This mall is just north of the Perimeter. and Parisian. Pleasant Hill Road. solid. Be brave. Across the street. Beyond Atlanta Northeast GWINNETT PLACE Pleasant Hill Road Duluth % 770-476-5160 Good. Rich's. Sears. the mall is on the left. Rich's. Take I-85 north to Exit 104.Shopping PERIMETER MALL 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody % 770-394-4270 215 The Southeast's first Nordstrom opened shop at this mall. or from GA 400 take I-285 East. From I-85 take I-285 West. and joined the company of JCPenney. Something for everyone. Macy's. It has more upscale . the mall will be on the right.
Old Navy. Douglasville is about 10 miles west of Six Flags Theme Park. Take I-85 to Exit 115 (GA 20W). Cumberland Mall is just inside the Perimeter in the Vinings area. off Cobb Parkway near the I-75/I-285 Interchange. 16 eateries. Take I-20 west to Exit 36 which is Chapel Hill Road. West ARBOR PLACE MALL Chapel Hill Road Douglasville % 770-947-4245 One of the newest in the area. and The Disney Store. . Go south to the second light at Douglas Drive and turn right. Turn left and continue for about ¼ mile to the mall.216 Just Outside the Perimeter shops than Gwinnett Place. this one features Dillard's. Borders Books and Music and an 18-screen movie theater. CUMBERLAND MALL 1000 Cumberland Mall Atlanta % 770-435-2206 An eclectic array of stores awaits you inside the Cumberland Mall. making it worth the extra 10-minute drive north. and a post office. You'll find everything from Macy's and JC Penney to Ann Taylor. Special services include Spa Sydell. The mall is one block down Douglas Drive on the left. You'll find Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor anchoring this extravaganza. bebe.
. the offerings are intriguing. The usual musical fare is Texas shuffle and jump blues. north of Marietta and just south of Lake Allatoona. then turn left onto Highway 92 and right onto Canton Road (Main Street) in Woodstock. take I-75 north to I-575. To get there. The aeronautically themed restaurant with a runway's-edge view of the Gwinnett County Airport features country music performers. Main Street Woodstock % 770-517-2583 A casual barbecue restaurant and bar. with televised sporting events and live music on the weekend. Woodstock is in Cherokee County. Although not as prevalent as they are Downtown. Beyond Atlanta Northwest THE BLUE PIG 9770 S.After Dark 217 After Dark Just because you're beyond the Perimeter doesn't mean you'll have to sacrifice your night life. the nightlife has grown with it. Northeast FLYING MACHINE 510 Briscoe Boulevard Lawrenceville % 770-962-2262 This one is a bit of a mix. As the area outside of Atlanta has grown. Go north on I-575.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and a music room inside featuring local party bands. . . . . . . . . . $150-$200 Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218 Just Outside the Perimeter DARWIN'S 1598 Roswell Road Marietta % 770-578-6872 A Marietta watering hole catering to the educated blues enthusiast. . . . . . . . . . . . more than $200 . . Houck's has a large local following that revels in the requests and singalongs. . . . You'll hear everything from Rocky Top to the Rolling Stones. . . . . $100-$150 Expensive. . . . . . . . . . . . Best Places To Stay ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . . . . . with local and regional acts. $50-$100 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOUCK'S 305 Village Parkway Marietta % 770-859-0041 This bustling Marietta nightspot has a large outdoor deck. . . . . . .
the rooms provide laptop hookups. . The 459 rooms are spacious.com Deluxe The "W" hotels (for warm. and candles. with games of chess.whotels. other board games.Best Places To Stay 219 North CROWNE PLAZA RAVINIA 4355 Ashford-Dunwoody Road Dunwoody. On-site are four restaurants. indoor and outdoor pools. The hotel is approximately 45 minutes north of the airport. data ports and modems. Even the lobby is chi-chi. all designed to create a "living room" feel. a health club. convention center and business services. Chic and metropolitan in style. GA 30346 % 770-395-7700 or 800-554-0055 Deluxe A pretty hotel with a hint of luxury. Beyond Atlanta W ATLANTA HOTEL @ perimeter center 111 Perimeter Center West Atlanta. witty and welcoming) are Starwood's new signature collection of hotels for the trendy set. and decorated in neutral color schemes with light pine furniture. Tired of all that work? Fall asleep in beds with 250-thread-count linens and goosedown comforters. internet access. GA 30346 % 770-396-6800 or 877-946-8357 www.
. three dual-line telephones.220 Just Outside the Perimeter Northeast CHATEAU ELAN 100 Tour de France Braselton. and more than 200 acres of vineyards producing a variety of wines.chateauelan.000-squarefoot conference center. a Stan Smith-designed seven-court tennis center. an equestrian show center. Each of the resort's deluxe rooms include an oversize bath with separate garden tub and shower. a personal safe. Village of Stone Mountain.evergreenresort. the Evergreen Conference Center and Resort is ranked as one of the top meeting facilities in the United States. The resort features a restaurant. East EVERGREEN CONFERENCE CENTER & RESORT 4021 Lakeview Dr. GA 30083 % 770-879-9900 www. 170-acre golf course.com Deluxe Château Elan offers many special golf.com Expensive Managed by Marriott. The Château Elan resort includes a 25. horseback and nature trails. GA 30517 % 678-425-0900 or 800-233-WINE (9436) www. This French-inspired château complex just 45 minutes to an hour northeast of Atlanta will transport you to another world. a full service spa. and minibar. tennis and spa packages. health club and tennis. sports bar.
laundry facilities. 800-535-0707 Moderate-Expensive 221 This upscale Holiday Inn.stonemountainpark. a supply store. Beyond Atlanta . On-site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool. one mile east of Perimeter Mall and eight miles from Buckhead. voice mail. The campground has lake sites. has 250 rooms with in-room work desks. Ideal for the business traveler. data ports and coffee makers. the Bristol Bar and Grille. cable TVs. STONE MOUNTAIN INN 78 Stone Mountain Parkway Village of Stone Mountain. GA 30341 % 770-457-9628. STONE MOUNTAIN FAMILY CAMPGROUND % 770-498-5710 or 800-385-9807 www. GA 30086 % 770-469-3311 Moderate A classic Southern inn located near the entrance to the park.com/lodging/campground Inexpensive The 441-site campground features primitive tent sites. the 92-room hotel features banquet and meeting facilities and a southern-style restaurant. volleyball court and playground.Best Places To Stay HOLIDAY INN SELECT 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Chamblee. a fitness room and laundry. partial hook-up and full hook-up sites.
. . . . . . cable TV. . . . . . . . . Best Places To Eat DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. . . . . . . . . . an exercise facility. and in-room coffee makers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . . More than $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-535-0707 Moderate Just seven miles from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and 13 miles from downtown Atlanta. . . . . complimentary morning coffee. $25-$50 Deluxe . . . . . . GA 30236 % 770-968-4300. . . Facilities at this 180-room hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool. . . . . . . . . .222 Just Outside the Perimeter South HOLIDAY INN SOUTH 6288 Old Dixie Highway Jonesboro. . . this is an excellent choice for the budget traveler. . . . . $10-$25 Expensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . . . . . . . .
Altobeli's is open for dinner daily from 5 pm. The food and service are sometimes erratic. Ay Caramba! LA GROTTA 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Crowne Plaza Ravinia Dunwoody % 770-395-9925. pork strips cooked in a red chili sauce. La Grotta has earned AAA's prestigious Four Diamond Award. reservations are recommended.com Expensive La Grotta specializes in Northern Italian cuisine.la-grotta. try the puerco enguajillo.Best Places To Eat 223 North ALTOBELI'S FINE ITALIAN CUISINE 3000 Old Alabama Road (Haynes Bridge Road) Alpharetta % 770-664-8055 Moderate Traditional Italian food in a cozy atmosphere of wood paneled rooms. For a little more adventure. www. but when they connect. it's bellissima. . Beyond Atlanta EL ZORITO 880 Atlanta Street Roswell % 770-998-6553 Inexpensive The old Tex-Mex standbys will not disappoint you. House specialties include homemade pasta so light it practically floats off your plate. and a Reader's Choice Award from Gourmet magazine.
MINA'S PLACE 6889 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. including jerk chicken. Think Thai meets Polynesian. but pretty close. Norcross % 770-242-0305 Inexpensive Memorable West African cuisine. Duluth % 770-497-4228 Moderate Burgers. Bean atmosphere. be brave. MAYLAYAN VILLAGE 3312 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. The menu is fascinating. quasi-tropical décor. and fufu.224 Just Outside the Perimeter Northeast CRIPPLE CREEK 3525 Mall Blvd. L. Not exactly a mountain lodge. The more adventurous should try dishes such as joloff rice. fish in palm oil. pizza and steaks served in an L. Duluth % 678-473-9889 Moderate An exotic dining experience that takes Southeast Asian flavors and serves them up in a kitschy. .
or donburi rice bowls with breaded pork cutlets. GA (Emory University area) % 404-892-1414 Tuesdays-Saturdays. with a bottle of wine and three courses. The presentation will make you think you've wandered into a sushi bar in Tokyo by mistake. Try the chanterelle pizza. And don't be misled by the casual ambiance into thinking that this will be an inexpensive meal. GA % 404-378-8448 Open daily for dinner. and unassuming little restaurant that consistently serves up fresh sushi. SUSHI AVENUE 308 Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur.Best Places To Eat 225 East FLOATAWAY CAFE 1123 Zonolite Road Decatur. pretty. lunch is served Mondays-Fridays Moderate Sushi Avenue is a small. If you don't like sushi. Beyond Atlanta . try the buckwheat noodles with tempura. it may be a pricey evening. 5-10 pm (dinner only) Expensive This is a Mediterranean café with overtones of California Cuisine.
And the kids will get a kick out of the restored cars in the parking lot. GA % 404-223-0690 Open 7 am-3 pm. and fresh vegetables are highlights of the menu. buffet-style lunch and brunch. fried chicken. and your orange juice fresh and pulpy." Luscious roast meats. buckwheat pancakes. Old Fourth Ward Decatur. The prices can't be beat. "elegant Southern. South HISTORIC GREEN MANOR 6400 Westbrook Street Union City % 770-964-4343 Inexpensive-Moderate Miss Emma's made-from-scratch desserts keep regulars coming back. Truett Cathy is a fitting tribute. It's a modest establishment in a "transitional" neighborhood. TRUETT'S GRILL 2042 Mount Zion Road Morrow % 770-210-0500 Inexpensive A '50s-style diner named in honor of Chick-fil-A® founder S. The Green family calls their big. this is one of the best places in town for breakfast or brunch. so expect good food but not a great location. breakfast and lunch only Inexpensive If you like stone-ground grits. .226 Just Outside the Perimeter THUMBS UP DINER 573 Edgewood Avenue.
teriyaki and other flavors. chicken's the thing here. HAMILTON'S 500 Powder Springs Road Marietta Conference Center Marietta % 770-427-2500 Moderate-Expensive Classical dining on the site of the old Georgia Military Institute has tables both inside and outside.Best Places To Eat 227 Northwest BACKYARD BURGERS 1323 Johnson Ferry Road Marietta % 770-509-0444 Inexpensive This East Cobb County drive-through restaurant is as close to a rolling barbecue as you can find. Elegant. Beyond Atlanta . yet affordable and familiar. Open daily for breakfast. FOWL PLAY CAFE 3161 North Cobb Pkwy Kennesaw % 770-966-9686 Inexpensive Buffalo-style in five degrees of heat. lunch and dinner. Toppings such as coleslaw and grilled pineapple mean you really can have it your way. especially those wings slathered with honey mustard.
Nature lovers can get their fill at Callaway Gardens. . INDIA'S OVEN 1477 Roswell Road Marietta % 770-971-1166 Inexpensive-Moderate The chef's sense of spicing is evident in the chutneys. Georgia's own alpine village. tandooris and other traditional fare. This is an unassuming little spot that's worth exploring. But you can't blame them for their road trip fever. where you can observe scuba divers feeding giant catfish and sharks. Regional Tours Atlantans love to drive. or at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga.228 Regional Tours HASIGUCHI JAPANESE RESTAURANT 300 Windy Hill Road Marietta % 770-955-2337 Moderate-Expensive Japanese cuisine for those wanting more than just tempura and soba noodles. Upscale and soothing with superior service. home to a butterfly conservatory. as there is so much to see within a short drive. Can't get to Germany for the Oktoberfest? You can fill up on oom-pah-pah in Helen. so it won't come as a surprise that they think nothing of leaping into the ol' family SUV and heading out with the speed of a NASCAR driver in second place on the last lap.
turn left toward Dawsonville. office. Lodge accommodations include rooms and suites. So fill up the tank of that rental car and join the locals in the ritual of the weekend road trip! North AMICALOLA FALLS STATE PARK & LODGE 240 Amicalola Falls State Park Road (Info) 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Road (Lodge) Dawsonville. Need the sound of the ocean in your ear or simply yearn for a walk on the beach? Try the Golden Isles or Cumberland Island. Civil War buffs will yearn to walk the battlefield of Chickamauga. Continue on 183 until it ends. 706-265-4703 (park). some are handicapped accessible. GA 30534 Hours: Park.North 229 And if history is your heart's desire. Keep an eye open for pileated woodpeckers.ganet.com/parks/amicalola Georgia's most-visited state park is home to a 729foot crystalline cascade that attracts nearly two million shutterbugs and hikers a year. or three bedrooms. depending on your level of fitness. 8-5 % 800-573-9656 or 706-265-8888 (reservations). There are also 20 cabins with one. 7 am to 10 pm. www. From Atlanta. white-tailed deer and black bears. Turn right onto Elliott Family Parkway (Hwy 183). take GA 400 north to GA 53. visit the Etowah Indian Mounds. where you can almost hear the sound of cannon fire. Hike the trails around the base or to the top fall.org/dnr/parks or http://ngeorgia. the well-preserved site of mounds built from AD 1000-1500. two. and 20 campsites with water and electricity. Beyond Atlanta .
The visitor center houses the Fuller Gun Collection. outside Chattanooga. go north to the Gainesville/I-985 exit. to Highway 384. 85 miles (about 1½ hours) from downtown Atlanta. on the outskirts of Chattanooga. It's packed during Oktoberfest. www.helenga. From there. then head west on Route 2 to Oglethorpe. . Turn right and go three miles into Helen. and only just a little over the top.org (Welcome Center) This Bavarian-themed village. Take I-75 north. CHICKAMAUGA BATTLEFIELD US Highway 27 Fort Oglethorpe % 706-866-6627 More than 600 monuments and markers depict battle lines and commemorate casualties at this Civil War historical site in the northwest corner of Georgia. TN. which features 355 weapons dating from the Revolutionary War through World War II. take GA 27 to Chickamauga. is cute and kitschy. HELEN. only 92 miles from downtown Atlanta. Entrance to the park is on the left. From I-85. a mile past Burt's Pumpkin Farm. Turn left onto 384 and go 16 miles to Highway 75. Chickamauga is just south of the Tennessee border. continuing north on Highway 365. Go 42 miles. GA Georgia's Alpine Village % 800-858-8027. but at other times you won't have to wait too long to drink German-style beer in the beer gardens and eateries.230 Regional Tours then turn right on GA 52. People love to stroll the streets of specialty shops that sell handmade goods and holiday decorations.
mammals.callawaygardens. holding more than 9. The 2. .500-acre botanical park north of Columbus features more than 700 varieties of azaleas – many displayed in the 40-acre Azalea Bowl – as well as hundreds of other types of plants and a butterfly center where thousands of the insects fly free. At Christmas time.tnaqua. GA Admission: $10 adults. continue south on I-185 to the exit for US Hwy 27.South TENNESSEE AQUARIUM 1 Broad Street Chattanooga. Callaway Gardens is another world. After you tour the 12-story complex. birds. Beyond Atlanta South CALLAWAY GARDENS 205 N. Go left on Hwy 27 for approximately 10 miles to Callaway Gardens. TN % 800-262-0695 www. just 115 miles (approximately two hours) from downtown Atlanta on I-75. Callaway Gardens holds a holiday extravaganza (see page 25). you can rest your feet in the IMAX 3D theater next door.org Only 70 miles from downtown Atlanta. reptiles and amphibians. www. is the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. Kids will love this one.org 231 This popular Chattanooga attraction. take I-85 south. Cherry Street Pine Mountain. From Atlanta.000 fish. $5 children over five % 800-225-5292. when the highway splits.
Jekyll Island.georgia. Jekyll. Simons Island Georgia Tourism Board % 800-847-4842. A visitor center and most of the historic sites are found at the southern end of the island.232 Regional Tours CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE % 912-882-4336 The largest of Georgia's barrier reef islands. and Carolyn Bessette held their wedding reception. Cumberland Island is a subtropical paradise and protected national seashore. For reservations and fare information. the exclusive lodge where John F. Sea Island and Little St. near the ferry dock. (The couple was married in the First African Baptist Church on the north end of the island.) The trip to Cumberland Island takes about 6½ hours from Atlanta. THE GOLDEN ISLES St. then I-16 east to Savannah. including the ruins of a mansion at Dungeness. From Savannah take I-95 south approximately 90 miles to the St. Sea Island and Little St. Take I-75 to Macon. and Greyfield. shell-gravel paths through forests of moss-draped live oaks. a vacant house called Plum Orchard. Jr.org 800-933-COAST (2627) St. . Kennedy. A number of structures built by the family of Thomas Carnegie (brother of Andrew) remain. Simons were first called "golden" by the Spanish. Simons. The island is accessible only by ferry. Most of its attractions are natural ones – long. and wild horses left over from the days of the Spanish occupation. Mary's exit. www. wide beaches. call % 912-8824335. and the number of visitors is limited to 300 per day. Simons.
St. There are lots of amenities. and Little St. Other must-see sites include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham Museum of Art. Sea Island is bridged to St. Alabama. Spend hours shelling (whelks and conchs). a science and technology museum. The islands are all quite different from one another. Simons and Jekyll are reached by causeways. All of the islands are great for walking along the beaches. Beyond Atlanta West BIRMINGHAM. and searching for sand dollars. take I-75 south to Macon. such as good hotels.West 233 Today. is reached only by boat. Simons. Simons. where you will get on 84 east to the Golden Isles. resorts and historic sites carry on the tradition. St. 70 miles south of Savannah and 242 miles southeast of Atlanta. ALABAMA This Alabama city only 2½ hours from Atlanta (take I-20 west for 145 miles) has worked very hard to entice tourists in recent years by adding such attractions as VisionLand. just outside of Bir- . golf courses and a plethora of really good seafood restaurants. a private retreat. From Brunswick. Simons the most touristy. Jekyll more of a quiet family-style retreat. Simons for the upscale visitor. a Six-Flags-style theme park. VisionLand Theme Park (% 205-481-4750) is near the town of Bessemer. From Atlanta. Pick up I-16 east to Savannah and then I-95 south to the Brunswick exit. and the McWane Center. wide expanses facing the Atlantic that transport you to another world. and Little St.
$2 for seniors. www. .234 Regional Tours mingham (continue on I-20 past Birmingham to reach Bessemer). or www. For more information about attractions. and $1 for college students. the park is open weekends only between April 10-May 31. The center is open Mondays-Saturdays. 10 am-5 pm. Kelly Ingram Park. first-class day of fun. space travel simulators and an IMAX theater are just a few of the highlights. and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.birminghamal. at 200 19th Street North (% 205-714-8300).com Home to the US Space Camp. contact the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau at % 800962-6453. 1-5 pm. US Space Academy. and free for children under three. Displays from the US Space program. $6 for seniors and youths under 13. this is an interactive. Admission to the Institute is $5 for adults. Aviation Challenge and the NASA Visitor Center. Nearby are the 16th Street Baptist Church. $5 for children under five. and Sundays.org. admission is $7 for adults.ussrc. The McWane Center is housed in a renovated department store in Birmingham. 10 am-5 pm. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (% 205-3289696) is at 520 16th Street North. and Sundays. Admission is $22 for adults and $18 for children and seniors. in the Civil Rights District. US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER One Tranquility Base Huntsville. AL 35807 % 256-837-3400 or 800-637-7223 (for reservations). Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays. and daily from 10 am-10 pm between May 31-August 21. noon-5 pm.
these ceremonial mounds were used as burial places. priests platforms and temples. Sundays. Cartersville is about 45 miles northwest of Atlanta. Beyond Atlanta . Take I-20 west to Highway 431 north into Huntsville. 2:00-5:30 pm % 770-387-3747 Home to a flourishing Etowah Indian community from AD 1000 to 1500. turn left on Highway 20 and left again on Highway 61. take I-75 north. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. The largest of the three grassy mounds stands 63 feet tall. about 3½ hours from Atlanta. $2 for ages six-18. This is a registered State Historic Site. and follow the signs from there. GA Admission: $3 for adults. under six free Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays.Northwest 235 Huntsville is in northern Alabama. Northwest ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS 813 Indian Mounds Road Cartersville.
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77. 195. 196. 237. 205 Amicalola Falls State Park. 6465. 58-59 Atlanta Falcons. 72-73. 80 Atlanta Home Show. 72 Arbor Place Mall. 131 Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. 201-202 Actor's Express. 54 Allen. Midtown. price scale. 16-17 American Adventures Amusement Park. 144-147. 72 Atlanta Cyclorama. 128 African-American history and art: Auburn Avenue tour. performing see performing arts Ashley Oaks. 74. 2223. 200 Apex Museum. museums. 2829. Decatur area. 49-50. 72. 75 art museums.Index accommodations. outside the Perimeter. 89 Atlanta Ballet. Agatha's . 209. 6. 48-48. 97-98 Atlanta History Center. Jr. Downtown. Jr. Martin Luther. 48 antiques and rarities. 129 Alpharetta. 214 Ambassadors (urban patrol group).A Taste of Mystery. 156. 148-151. Buckhead. 74. 128 airport (Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport). 229-230 Amtrak. 6 Alliance Theater Company. 82. see also King. visitors bureau. 155. 157. 200. 97. accommodations. outside the Perimeter. airport. 151154. 96-97. Georgia Dome. 27. 66-67 Atlanta Braves. resorts. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. 26. 108113. 204 Atlanta Boat Show. 73 Atlanta Civic Center. 105 Ansley Park. festival. shopping. 219-222. dining. 223. 9 Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 125-126 Atlanta Beach. Sweet Auburn.. 216 art galleries. Northwest Atlanta. 157. 93-95. 32 Ansley Mall. 207. 6 Atlanta Hawks. 18 Atlanta Botanical Gardens. 208 arts. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Ivan. 20 Index .
206 buses. 6. 134-137 bars and pubs. Callanwolde Fine Arts Cen96-97. 141.244 Atlanta Alive! seum and Hall of Fame. 239. 98 biking. 97-98 Battle of Atlanta. 6869. antiques. 161. 58-59. jazz and dance clubs. 116-117. major routes. 168-169. 57-71. 70. 115-118 Braselton. 84. 210 Bulloch Hall. 29-31. 32. scenic drives. 98 ATMs. 51. 114. 151-154. Downtown. 76 Atlanta Steeplechase. water sports. regional tours. sightseeing tours. AL. 237 attractions. Druid Hills. 18-19. 80. 132-134. Atlanta-Fulton Counter. 210 Bobby Jones Golf Course. shopping. 69-70. 215216. 9091 Bennet Street. 176-188. see also MARTA Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design. 81 ty Stadium. 111. 178. 58-66. 197. bars. Marietta. rental agencies. 101-102 Birmingham. Braves Mu- . 220. 93-95 automobiles: driving tips. accommodations. 127 Atlanta Thrashers (hockey). 44. antiques. 210 Buckhead. 6668. 100 Atlanta Preservation Center. 86-87. 72 Atlanta Motor Speedway. Little Five Points. 126 Atlanta Polo Club. 52 auto racing. 41. 34. bookstores. 102 books and bookstores. Château Elan. 237 bars. Midtown. attractions. 106-108. dining. accommodations. shopping. 108-109 bicycle racing. dining. 25. parks. 197. 228235. 100-101 Atlanta Opera. map. 38-39. 237-238. 53. Downtown. 190 baseball (Atlanta Braves). rush hour headaches. Decatur. 201-202. 115 Buford. 200-205 Auburn Avenue tour. 99 Atlanta Symphony. outside the Perimeter. 137-141. 108-112. 119. Midtown. 71. jazz and dance clubs: Buckhead. 43. Atlanta History Center. 137-141. 233-234 boating. 30. 73 basketball (Atlanta Hawks). 100-101 banks.
antiques. 102 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. 201202. 2425 Civil War. 65-66 College Park. 221 Candler. 84. 216 currency. 112 Christmas celebrations. 20. 213 Colony Square Mall. 86 Château Elan. 81 Candler Building. 17-26 Centennial Olympic Park. 59. 210 Chattahoochee Nature Center. 221. jazz and dance clubs Index . Civil War Encampment. 56 Chamblee: accommodations. Battle of Atlanta. 113114 crafts: Georgia Mountain Crafts Fair. 112-113. 58-59. 231 Cheshire Bridge Road: antiques. 4. 106 communities and neighborhoods. 232 Cumberland Mall. 39-50 consignment shops. 105 Cobb County. Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival. Civil War Relic Show. 91- 245 93. tennis. 20-21. 15 Cyclorama. 16-17 Cumberland Island National Seashore. 25. 13-14 clothing. 230. 25. 23 credit cards. 20. dining. TN: aquarium. 23. 125-126 Dancers Collective. 192 Chastain Park. 102 cars see automobiles Cartersville. 39. 231 camping. 86-87 Chattanooga. 90-91. 15 crime. battlefield bus tours. Kennesaw Mountain Civil War Museum. 59-60. 84-85 Center for Puppetry Arts (puppets). battlefields. 197-198 Clayton County International Park. 58-59 dance. 20 Clayton County. 126 dancing see bars. 55. 75 canoeing and rafting. 235 celebrations and holidays. 119. 204 climate. 5.Index Callaway Gardens. 198-200 Coca-Cola. 86-87. 201 Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. 198. Charles Howard. 83 Civil War Relic Show. 67 Chambers of Commerce. 14-15 CNN Center.
160-161. 20 Douglasville. shopping. 40-41. 165. museum. 206 Dunwoody Stage Door Players. tennis. 177. 184185. 167-176. 172173. see also Stone Mountain Park DeKalb County. 174. museums. 49. performing arts. jazz and dance clubs. 227. 190. 164. 181-182. 160-166. 182. Mexican and Southwestern. 209. 173. Irish. 167. 115-116. Italian. by location: Buckhead. lunch. 165-166. 206 Dawsonville. 166. 224. 180-181. 224. bookstores. 192. 160-166. 214 Decatur. 161. barbecue. 180. 207. 192. 176-188. Continental. 193. theater. 189-190. museums. map. 40. 117. 170171. 223228. 58-66. pizza. brunch. 163- . 27 doctors. 117. 188-189. 183-184. 197 dentists. 209. 69-70. 197. 191. Mediterranean. vegetarian. 224. 193. attractions. 193. Moroccan. 162. 82. 176-177. Amicalola Falls State Park. 215. Southern. 14-15 driving see automobiles Druid Hills. French. 173. 106. 175. dining. attractions. accommodations. Lebanese. shopping. bistros. 215 Dunwoody. 72-76. 171-172. Little Five Points. 198-199. 171. map. Indian. 170. steaks. Caribbean and Cuban. by type: American. Vinings. Downtown. 224 dining price scale. shopping. Virginia-Highland. parks. 179-180. dining. 238 Dogwood Festival. 175. 188. 192.246 Atlanta Alive! 164. bars and pubs. 125131. 179. bookstore. 169-170. 223. 186-188. 216 Downtown. 190-191. 219. 229-230. 98 dining. seafood. West African. 165. 44. 238 Dick Lane Velodrome. 162. 178. outside the Perimeter. shopping malls. accommodations. 195. Midtown. 168-169. 8485. ChambleeTucker. 223. bookstore. dining. 45. 161. 228. 228. 162-163. 179. Asian. 225-226. 156. 185-186. 168. accommodations. 191. 197. 188-189. 144-147. 225. 227. 225. 189-192 dining. 209-210. 174. 81-82 Duluth. 132-134. 118. Cajun and Creole. shopping. 226. 103105 dress codes. shopping. 175-176. bars. dining. 223.
28-29. 74 Harris. 78 Goodwill Book Sale. 89 Georgia State Capitol. 24 Hammonds House. 74 High Museum of Art. 54 Helen. Joel Chandler. 238 Etowah Indian Mounds. 5 Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. 232-233 golf courses. 2-11. visitors bureau. 235 information sources. 238 Hudlow Center. 195. 88. 196-197 Gwinnett Fine Arts Center. Callaway Gardens. 5356.Index East Point: golf. 9. 61 Golden Isles. 240-241 Inman Park. 9 Georgia Mountain Crafts Fair. 18. 69-70 football (Atlanta Falcons). 89 Gone With The Wind Museum. 20. 9-10 itineraries. one day. 86-87. 98 holidays and special events. 9 Fort Oglethorpe. AL. 234-235 Indians: early settlers. 18-19 Governor's Mansion." 13 Fulton County. 12. Etowah Indian Mounds. 215 Halloween celebrations. 211. 157. 122-123.. 212 history. accommodations near. 85 Gwinnett County. 98-99 Gone With The Wind (Mitchell). William B. 9. 129130 "Freaknik. 66-67. 68. 23 Georgia-Pacific headquarters. 60-61. 198 gardens: Atlanta Botanical Gardens. 99 hospitals. 209. 19 geography. Georgia Dome. 5-6. 46 international community. 9. 11-13 Georgia Dome. 235 events and holidays. Southeastern Flower Show. 81-82 Fernbank Science Center. 212 emergencies. 17-26 horse racing. 207 Gwinnett Place. 212 golf tournaments. 78. 65 Hartsfield. 211 Huntsville. 237. 30 hiking. suggested: five days. 97. 102. 69. Index . see also Civil War hockey (Atlanta Thrashers). 230 Herndon Home. 210. 92 Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 46. 2. Battle of. 230 Fox Theatre. 17-26 Ezra Church. 68-69 247 Grant Park. 77 highways: maps.
28. 94. 197. 104-105 Mall of Georgia. 227 Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival. 199-200. jazz. 70. nightlife. jazz and dance clubs Jewish Heritage Museum. 202. 204 July Fourth celebrations. 76. beach. Historic District. 49-50. 79 jogging and running. 47. 104 Mall at Peachtree Center. 63. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. museum. 42 Margaret Mitchell House. theater. MARTA. 44. 6. 199-200 Kennesaw Mountain Civil War Museum. bookstores. 222.248 Atlanta Alive! Lilburn. 87 Marietta.. nightlife. 208 MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). Carter Presidential Center. 22 Kennesaw: dining. weekend. 54 . 45. dining. dining. 95. 20-21 Kennesaw House. 205. 34 Marthasville. 12. 40. 63. 92-93. Metropolitan Atlanta (interstate highways). 193 Mableton. Downtown Atlanta. King Week celebrations. 228. 18 King Plow Arts Center. 117. Druid Hills Area. 215-216 maps: Atlanta area. 30. Battle of. 62 Lake Lanier. Midtown. 43. 34. 77-78. 68. 47. 208 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. 202 Little Five Points. 217 Lenox Square. Historic District map. 83 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. 94-95 120-121. Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch. 9. map. 108. Martin Luther. 200. 113 Lawrenceville. 88. 127. 208. 204 Macy's. Jr. 210 Lake Side Golf Club. Library and Museum. 34-37. 62. 107. attractions. 83 John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. visitors bureau. 3 Martin Luther King. 8 Jonesboro. 121122 jazz see bars. 91-92 King. 218. 197. Martin Luther King. Jr. Jr. 212 Lakewood Fairgrounds: antiques market. Buckhead. 141. 227.
77-78. 102-103 Pine Mountain. 240 Piedmont area. 238 Miami Circle. 11 Piedmont Park. 214 Olympics. National Historic Site. 224. Decatur. jazz and dance clubs National Black Arts Festival. Piedmont Park. 33 people of Atlanta. 81-82. 109-110 parks. 59 Paces Ferry/Roswell. 203-205 Peach Bowl. 30 Perimeter Mall. 215 pharmacies. 8586. 38. 107. 42. theater. Druid Hills. The (I-285). 17-18 nightlife. 128-131. 7-10. outside the Perimeter. 22-23. 32. 41. 23-24. 72-76. Midtown. 126-128. 208. 101 museums: Buckhead 80. 125-126. map. shopping malls. dining. 62. antiques. 211 North Georgia Premium Outlets. 199. 39-50 New Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern. 23-24 Morrow. 66-68. music. bars. 167-176. 9-11 performing arts: dance. 110-112 Michael C. 208 Perimeter. see also bars. 108 phones (also telephones). attractions. 22-23 neighborhoods and communities. 54 Peachtree Creek. 92 Peachtree Street. 82 Midtown. accommodations. 126-128. 26-27 Index . 68. 131 249 newspapers. Carlos Museum. 148-151. 100 price scales. map. 9. bookstore. 239 Phipps Plaza. outside the Perimeter. dining. 85-86. 226 motorcycle racing. 87-90 Montreux Music Festival. 26 Peachtree Center: visitors bureau. Margaret.Index Martin Luther King. 208. Jr. 231 polo. festivals. 16. 116. 82. 21. 76 medical care. antiques. 208. Downtown. 214 North Point Mall. 207208 music. 134-137. 105-106 Mitchell. 239 New Year's Eve celebrations. tennis. jazz and dance clubs. 76-79. 197. 83-87. 41. 217-218 Norcross. 5-6. 131-141.
213-216. Chattahoochee Nature Center. Patrick's Day celebrations. 9. water sports. 196. 178. 195 Savoyards Musical Theatre. 223. 103-108. 201-202 restaurants see dining Rhodes Hall. 73. 86-87. 101 Road to Tara Museum. 206. 102-103. 118-120 special events and holidays. 3437 resorts. Amtrak. 168169. 101-102. 127 SciTrek. 39. 19 State Capitol. recreational: biking. 79 Rio Mall. spectator. dining. 32. 213 "Spaghetti Junction. 19 Southeastern Railway Museum. 220. 198 Robert Ferst Center for the Arts. 3. 4 shopping: antiques and rarities. 2-3 Sherman. 207. 67 railroads. 204 . 102. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. vintage and consignment. 4. 211. 212. 9 St. 209. 161. 201. 71. William." 30 spas. 221 Stone Mountain Park. 207 Southerness Golf Club. 113-114 sightseeing tours. 211. hiking. campground. 102. 208 sports. 114. 85 Southeastern Flower Show. 195. 11. 84. 212 public transportation (MARTA). 86-87. 209-210. hiking. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 83. 50. 37-38 Six Flags Over Georgia. 17-26 Spivey Hall. attractions. 88-89 Stone Mountain. Village of. 212. historic sites. 61 Stately Oaks Plantation. 207 Sandy Springs. 213. 108-113. 190 puppetry. Georgia Dome. jogging and running. 127-128 Roswell. 210. 115-118. 105-106 Road Atlanta. 24 settlers. 28. tennis. walking. canoeing and rafting. MARTA. 211. 213 South Fulton Tennis Center. 34-37 pubs and bars. 203. 221. golf. 63-64 Scottish Festival and Highland Games. golf courses. 96-101. bookstores.250 Atlanta Alive! Skate Escape. 28. 6. 210 sports. malls.
202 Zoo Atlanta. 240-241 Western & Atlantic Railroad. 206. 28-29. 34-37. 200. 50-53. 205 William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. 201-202 Woodstock. MARTA. rail. 79 wineries. 84. 37. 66 . 83 Tucker: dining. 38-39. 37-39 transportation: air. orientation. Georgia Shakespeare Festival. 13-14 web sites. 29-31. 22-23 Theatre in the Square. 192 Underground Atlanta. 240 temperatures. 217 World of Coca-Cola. 16. 4 Where Atlanta (magazine). 220. 32. 54 Union City. 65 Index Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch. 30. automobile. 128-131. 237-238. 32-33. 64. 46-48. 98 Village of Stone Mountain. taxis. 9. 3. 86-87. 210 weather. 3 theater. 102. see also Stone Mountain Park 251 Vinings. 240 Trees of Atlanta. 48-49. The Perimeter (I-285).Index Sweet Auburn. 211. sightseeing. 208. 221. 189-192 visitors bureaus. 188189 vintage clothing. National Black Arts Festival. 21-22. 113-114 Virginia-Highland. 240 telephones. 28. Auburn Avenue tour. 208 tours: regional. 18 White Water Theme Park. 226 US Space and Rocket Center. 127. bus. 213 Terminus. 53-56 water sports. 102-103. 37. dining. 104. 32. 209-210. visitors bureau. 231 tennis. 13-14 Tennessee Aquarium. 65-66 Wren's Nest. 6465. dining. 234-235 Velodrome. 228-235. 93-95 taxi service. 32.
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