Atlanta....
A few of my favorite places
A few of my favorite places
Places to go, things to see and fun for the whole family. Atlanta has it
all.
family.
Just minutes west of Atlanta is Six Flags over Georgia. Here you will
find fun for the whole family. From high flying roller coasters to a
carousel you can take an infant on. Food, fun and games. Plan to
spend 8 to 12 hours to take in all the fun.
Next let's go to Six Flags White Water Amusement Park.
Dive into a Travel Channel Top 10 Water Park. With 50 amazing
attractions, there's so much to do here. Enjoy Cliffhanger's 90-foot
free-fall, the turbulent Tornado, and great family areas, like the Atlanta
Ocean wave pool.
Now let's travel East to Stone Mountain. Here you will find Stone
Mountain Park.
Serious fun. Endless adventure. It's all waiting for you at Georgia's #1
attraction. Just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and home to the
world's largest piece of exposed granite, this natural wonderland offers
3,200 acres of excitement for every member of the family.
Now lets get adventurous and go see some animals.
The Atlanta Zoo is a must see.
Atlanta’s oldest cultural attraction began the day a circus came to town
– and never left. In March 1889, a traveling show bound for Marietta,
Ga., stalled just south of its destination when cash flow problems
forced its owner into bankruptcy. Left to languish in their cages by
defecting circus employees, the animals began to draw crowds of
curious onlookers. Two weeks later, businessman George Valentine
Gress purchased the collection at public auction and donated the
animals en masse to the city of Atlanta. City leaders relocated them to
picturesque Grant Park, a favorite local picnic and promenade
destination.
Over a century removed from its circus origins, Zoo Atlanta has
evolved from a quaint picnic stop where people gawked at wild animals
to a modern-day destination seeking to teach the public about its
animal ambassadors and work for the preservation of their wild
counterparts.
After we step out of the jungle we will go to the ocean, lakes and seas
to see some wonderful aquatic animals. One of Georgia's newest and
biggest attractions is the Georgia Aquarium.
largest aquarium exhibit with 6.3 million gallons of water. Watch
thousands of animals in front of the largest viewing window in North
America.
Beluga whales and more give you a glimpse of the rich variety of life
found in cold ocean waters. Penguins, southern sea otters and touch
pools bring this gallery to life.
Discover a wide diversity of animals found in the rivers of Africa, South
America, Asia and even Georgia. Piranha, Asian small-clawed otters
and American alligators illustrate what lives in fresh waters.
Living corals and thousands of colorful reef fish present a faithful
recreation of a tropical Pacific coral reef, while jellies arrange
themselves like a gallery of living art.
Connect with the Georgia Coast in this highly interactive gallery. A
loggerhead sea turtle, lionfish and several touchpools provide an up-
close encounter with inhabitants of our state.
The Dolphin Tales show is a larger-than-life theatrical performance
incorporating not only the talents of the Aquarium’s dolphins, but also
live human actors, dramatic costuming and amazing effects. All are
seamlessly blended to arouse the senses and create a memorable
experience.
All this has made me thirsty. If you are thirsty too and ever wondered
where your Coca-cola comes from follow me to The World of coca-cola.
pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive
tasting soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains. He created a
flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was
mixed with carbonated water and deemed "excellent" by those who
sampled it. Dr. Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, Frank M.
Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage "Coca-Cola" as well as
designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today. Come visit
this site to see the entire history.
After all this walking I think taking a seat at a great show is in order.
Let's travel to The Fox Theater.
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live
entertainment. The Fox’s 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300
performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to
movies. In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox
Theatre in Atlanta as "The #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the
decade (5,000 seats or less)."
The Fox Theatre is located on Peachtree Street in the middle of the
city. Not only is it on the National Historic Register, but it is one of the
most beloved landmarks in the city because it is a real memory maker
for the citizens of Atlanta. They may have come here to see their first
performance or Broadway show, they had their first date here, and
maybe even had their first kiss in the balcony. Our ballrooms are
spectacular and have hosted everything from Sweet 16s to weddings
and corporate events. We hold a special place in many people’s
hearts, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We call it “The
Fox Experience.” We hope you enjoy your experience here at the Fox!
General Manager
Now that we have rested a bit let's go see what else this fine city has to
offer. Why don't we visit Historic Underground Atlanta.
Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with
activity, day or night. Enjoy daily entertainment, fortune telling,
homemade candy, delicious dining and souvenir shopping. Learn of
Atlanta’s past on our guided history tour, From Civil War to Civil
Rights. After dark, enjoy our clubs and restaurants in Kenny’s Alley for
a night of pure entertainment.
Experience It All on the original streets of Atlanta. Over six blocks of
shopping, dining, history and entertainment!
This is a must if you are a Gone With The Wind fan.
If you are looking for history you may want to visit the Atlanta History
Center, located on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The History
Center includes one of the Southeast’s largest history museums; two
historic houses including Swan House and Smith Family Farm;
Centennial Olympic Games Museum; historic gardens; and the Kenan
Research Center. The History Center also includes the Margaret
Mitchell House, located at our midtown campus
Before we get to tired if you have a few more minutes for history let's
go visit The Georgia State Capitol.
The Georgia State Capitol, completed in 1889, is a landmark in the
history of 19th-century American architecture. In style, form, and plan,
it is a perfect expression and symbol of the idea of a Capitol building
for the "Capital of the New South," as Atlanta was called after
Reconstruction. Reminiscent of the U.S. Capitol Building, it directly
expressed Atlanta's new nationalism when city leaders were rebuilding
the destroyed Confederate railroad center in a new image. Atlanta
became the temporary location of the State capital in 1868, and when
this became permanent in 1877, the city offered the State five acres
on which to erect a capitol building. It took several years of legislative
appropriations and bids before construction began in 1884. At the cost
of nearly one million dollars, the architectural firm of Edbrooke and
Burnham of Chicago designed the Neo-Classical style building.
Now let's go take a trip that is out of this world. The FernBank Science
center has an astrological experience and more you will want to see.
the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and
a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience through
the wonders of the universe. The 70-ft diameter planetarium, one of
the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public
enrichment.
If Sports is more to your liking let's go to Turner Field.
After opening in 1997, the "Home of the Braves" has quickly become
an Atlanta landmark and the benchmark for future baseball park
design.
Turner Field combines the nostalgia and the atmosphere of old-time
baseball with a state-of-the-art environment unlike any other park.
Now who is ready for some football. Let's head on over to The Georgia
Dome.
The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the
world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the Dome is the
home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVIII and
XXXIV, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996
Olympic Games and host to both a Men's and Women's NCAA Final
Four. Annually, the Dome hosts the Bank of America Atlanta Football
classic, the SEC Football Championship and the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The
Dome is equipped to handle large non-sporting events which include
everything from major trade shows to concerts by such entertainers as
the Rolling Stones and U2 to religious events by such ministers as Billy
Graham and T.D. Jakes.
If you are looking to shoot some hoops let's go on over to Philips Arena
Philips Arena is more than just the home of the Hawks. Completed in
1999 to replace (and occupying the former site of) The Omni, at a cost
of $213.5 million, it is home to the Atlanta Hawks, of the National
Basketball Association, and the Atlanta Dream, of the Women's
National Basketball Association. It is owned by the Atlanta Fulton
County Recreation Authority and operated by Atlanta Spirit, LLC, the
group of investors that also owns the Hawks. It was also home to the
Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League before the franchise
moved to Winnipeg.
Gentlemen start you engines we are going just South of Atlanta to
The Atlanta Motor Speedway for NASCAR fans and more.
Few who saw Atlanta Motor Speedway in its infancy would recognize
the track today. A majestic structure situated on 887 acres in Hampton,
Ga., just 25 miles south of Atlanta, today's Atlanta Motor Speedway is
one of the country's top sports, corporate, family and entertainment
facilities.
But it's a far cry from the structure planned in 1958 by Walker Jackson,
Lloyd Smith, Garland Bagley, Ralph Sceiano and Ike Supporter. Before
construction of the proposed superspeedway had been completed,
insufficient funds forced four of the founders to abandon ship. Dr.
Warren Gremmel, Bill Boyd, Jack Black and Art Lester joined Bagley in
the venture and spent $1.8 million to get the facility ready.
all.
family.
Just minutes west of Atlanta is Six Flags over Georgia. Here you will
find fun for the whole family. From high flying roller coasters to a
carousel you can take an infant on. Food, fun and games. Plan to
spend 8 to 12 hours to take in all the fun.
Next let's go to Six Flags White Water Amusement Park.
Dive into a Travel Channel Top 10 Water Park. With 50 amazing
attractions, there's so much to do here. Enjoy Cliffhanger's 90-foot
free-fall, the turbulent Tornado, and great family areas, like the Atlanta
Ocean wave pool.
Now let's travel East to Stone Mountain. Here you will find Stone
Mountain Park.
Serious fun. Endless adventure. It's all waiting for you at Georgia's #1
attraction. Just 15 minutes from downtown Atlanta and home to the
world's largest piece of exposed granite, this natural wonderland offers
3,200 acres of excitement for every member of the family.
Now lets get adventurous and go see some animals.
The Atlanta Zoo is a must see.
Atlanta’s oldest cultural attraction began the day a circus came to town
– and never left. In March 1889, a traveling show bound for Marietta,
Ga., stalled just south of its destination when cash flow problems
forced its owner into bankruptcy. Left to languish in their cages by
defecting circus employees, the animals began to draw crowds of
curious onlookers. Two weeks later, businessman George Valentine
Gress purchased the collection at public auction and donated the
animals en masse to the city of Atlanta. City leaders relocated them to
picturesque Grant Park, a favorite local picnic and promenade
destination.
Over a century removed from its circus origins, Zoo Atlanta has
evolved from a quaint picnic stop where people gawked at wild animals
to a modern-day destination seeking to teach the public about its
animal ambassadors and work for the preservation of their wild
counterparts.
After we step out of the jungle we will go to the ocean, lakes and seas
to see some wonderful aquatic animals. One of Georgia's newest and
biggest attractions is the Georgia Aquarium.
largest aquarium exhibit with 6.3 million gallons of water. Watch
thousands of animals in front of the largest viewing window in North
America.
Beluga whales and more give you a glimpse of the rich variety of life
found in cold ocean waters. Penguins, southern sea otters and touch
pools bring this gallery to life.
Discover a wide diversity of animals found in the rivers of Africa, South
America, Asia and even Georgia. Piranha, Asian small-clawed otters
and American alligators illustrate what lives in fresh waters.
Living corals and thousands of colorful reef fish present a faithful
recreation of a tropical Pacific coral reef, while jellies arrange
themselves like a gallery of living art.
Connect with the Georgia Coast in this highly interactive gallery. A
loggerhead sea turtle, lionfish and several touchpools provide an up-
close encounter with inhabitants of our state.
The Dolphin Tales show is a larger-than-life theatrical performance
incorporating not only the talents of the Aquarium’s dolphins, but also
live human actors, dramatic costuming and amazing effects. All are
seamlessly blended to arouse the senses and create a memorable
experience.
All this has made me thirsty. If you are thirsty too and ever wondered
where your Coca-cola comes from follow me to The World of coca-cola.
pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive
tasting soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains. He created a
flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was
mixed with carbonated water and deemed "excellent" by those who
sampled it. Dr. Pemberton's partner and bookkeeper, Frank M.
Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage "Coca-Cola" as well as
designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today. Come visit
this site to see the entire history.
After all this walking I think taking a seat at a great show is in order.
Let's travel to The Fox Theater.
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live
entertainment. The Fox’s 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300
performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to
movies. In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox
Theatre in Atlanta as "The #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the
decade (5,000 seats or less)."
The Fox Theatre is located on Peachtree Street in the middle of the
city. Not only is it on the National Historic Register, but it is one of the
most beloved landmarks in the city because it is a real memory maker
for the citizens of Atlanta. They may have come here to see their first
performance or Broadway show, they had their first date here, and
maybe even had their first kiss in the balcony. Our ballrooms are
spectacular and have hosted everything from Sweet 16s to weddings
and corporate events. We hold a special place in many people’s
hearts, and we take that responsibility very seriously. We call it “The
Fox Experience.” We hope you enjoy your experience here at the Fox!
General Manager
Now that we have rested a bit let's go see what else this fine city has to
offer. Why don't we visit Historic Underground Atlanta.
Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with
activity, day or night. Enjoy daily entertainment, fortune telling,
homemade candy, delicious dining and souvenir shopping. Learn of
Atlanta’s past on our guided history tour, From Civil War to Civil
Rights. After dark, enjoy our clubs and restaurants in Kenny’s Alley for
a night of pure entertainment.
Experience It All on the original streets of Atlanta. Over six blocks of
shopping, dining, history and entertainment!
This is a must if you are a Gone With The Wind fan.
If you are looking for history you may want to visit the Atlanta History
Center, located on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead. The History
Center includes one of the Southeast’s largest history museums; two
historic houses including Swan House and Smith Family Farm;
Centennial Olympic Games Museum; historic gardens; and the Kenan
Research Center. The History Center also includes the Margaret
Mitchell House, located at our midtown campus
Before we get to tired if you have a few more minutes for history let's
go visit The Georgia State Capitol.
The Georgia State Capitol, completed in 1889, is a landmark in the
history of 19th-century American architecture. In style, form, and plan,
it is a perfect expression and symbol of the idea of a Capitol building
for the "Capital of the New South," as Atlanta was called after
Reconstruction. Reminiscent of the U.S. Capitol Building, it directly
expressed Atlanta's new nationalism when city leaders were rebuilding
the destroyed Confederate railroad center in a new image. Atlanta
became the temporary location of the State capital in 1868, and when
this became permanent in 1877, the city offered the State five acres
on which to erect a capitol building. It took several years of legislative
appropriations and bids before construction began in 1884. At the cost
of nearly one million dollars, the architectural firm of Edbrooke and
Burnham of Chicago designed the Neo-Classical style building.
Now let's go take a trip that is out of this world. The FernBank Science
center has an astrological experience and more you will want to see.
the round, utilizing the complex Zeiss Mark V planetarium projector and
a variety of special-effects projectors to guide the audience through
the wonders of the universe. The 70-ft diameter planetarium, one of
the largest in the United States, is dedicated to teaching and public
enrichment.
If Sports is more to your liking let's go to Turner Field.
After opening in 1997, the "Home of the Braves" has quickly become
an Atlanta landmark and the benchmark for future baseball park
design.
Turner Field combines the nostalgia and the atmosphere of old-time
baseball with a state-of-the-art environment unlike any other park.
Now who is ready for some football. Let's head on over to The Georgia
Dome.
The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the
world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the Dome is the
home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVIII and
XXXIV, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996
Olympic Games and host to both a Men's and Women's NCAA Final
Four. Annually, the Dome hosts the Bank of America Atlanta Football
classic, the SEC Football Championship and the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The
Dome is equipped to handle large non-sporting events which include
everything from major trade shows to concerts by such entertainers as
the Rolling Stones and U2 to religious events by such ministers as Billy
Graham and T.D. Jakes.
If you are looking to shoot some hoops let's go on over to Philips Arena
Philips Arena is more than just the home of the Hawks. Completed in
1999 to replace (and occupying the former site of) The Omni, at a cost
of $213.5 million, it is home to the Atlanta Hawks, of the National
Basketball Association, and the Atlanta Dream, of the Women's
National Basketball Association. It is owned by the Atlanta Fulton
County Recreation Authority and operated by Atlanta Spirit, LLC, the
group of investors that also owns the Hawks. It was also home to the
Atlanta Thrashers of the National Hockey League before the franchise
moved to Winnipeg.
Gentlemen start you engines we are going just South of Atlanta to
The Atlanta Motor Speedway for NASCAR fans and more.
Few who saw Atlanta Motor Speedway in its infancy would recognize
the track today. A majestic structure situated on 887 acres in Hampton,
Ga., just 25 miles south of Atlanta, today's Atlanta Motor Speedway is
one of the country's top sports, corporate, family and entertainment
facilities.
But it's a far cry from the structure planned in 1958 by Walker Jackson,
Lloyd Smith, Garland Bagley, Ralph Sceiano and Ike Supporter. Before
construction of the proposed superspeedway had been completed,
insufficient funds forced four of the founders to abandon ship. Dr.
Warren Gremmel, Bill Boyd, Jack Black and Art Lester joined Bagley in
the venture and spent $1.8 million to get the facility ready.
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