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. . . . . . . . . . . 32 Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Neighborhoods & Communities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The 1900s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Getting Around . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Planning Your Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Where To Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Outside Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Just Where is Atlanta? . . . . 15 Telephone Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Atlantans Today . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 In Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 When To Visit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Public Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Holidays & Special Events . . . . . . 16 Crime . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Taxis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Information Sources . . . . . 55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Sightseeing Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Getting Here . . . . . . . . . . 26 Alive Price Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 By Car. . . . 28 By Air . . . . . . . . . 39 Exploring by Car . . . . . . . 29 By Bus. . . . . 32 By Rail . . 5 The Olympic Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 What To Wear . . . . . . . 2 Early Settlers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The 1800s . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Horse Racing . .viii Atlanta Alive! Sunup to Sundown . . 90 The African-American Legacy . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 Bicycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Atlanta's Heritage . . . . . . . . . . 98 Bicycle Racing . . . . . . 80 Druid Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Football . . . . . . . . . 57 Downtown & Vicinity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Desperately Seeking Scarlett . . . . . . . 84 Midtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Polo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Midtown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Decatur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Spectator Sports . . . 100 Auto & Motorcycle Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Little Five Points . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Druid Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Museums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Basketball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Buckhead . . . . . . . . 101 Canoeing & Rafting . . . . 85 Buckhead . . . . . . . . . 102 . 96 Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Midtown. . . 82 Outside Atlanta. . 97 Hockey . . . . . . 57 Top Attractions . . . . . . 76 Buckhead . . . 87 The Battle of Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Golf . . . . . 100 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Decatur & Surrounding Area . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. Theater . . Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marietta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Performing Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jazz & Dance Clubs. . . . . . . . . . . . Midtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downtown . . . . . Malls . . . . Airport Area . . . . . . . . . . For Five Days . . . . Antiques & Rarities . . . . . . . . Decatur Area. . . . . . . . . . Dance . . . . . . Downtown Atlanta . . . . . . . Midtown . . . . . . . . . . 160 American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Music. . . . . . . . . Shop Till You Drop . . . . . . . . For One Day . . . . . . Northwest Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For a Weekend . . . Best Places To Stay Best Places to Eat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159 Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sybaritic Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Suggested Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overnight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vintage & Consignment Books & Bookstores . 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents Golf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Day Spas. . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buckhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .x Atlanta Alive! Asian . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . American . . . . . . . . Buckhead . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lunch Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mexican & Southwestern . . . . . . . Mexican . . Asian . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bistros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continental . . . . . . . Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French . . . . . . . . Brunch . . Midtown . . . . Bistros . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Continental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . Italian . . . . Indian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Barbecue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood. . . . . . . . . Cajun & Creole . . . . . . . . . Caribbean & Cuban . . Moroccan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cajun & Creole . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steak . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . North. . Steaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attractions. . . . . French . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Southern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asian . Virginia-Highland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chamblee-Tucker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Seafood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . French . . . . . . West . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vinings . . . . . . . . Bars & Pubs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Just Outside the Perimeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . South. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Contents French . . . . . . . . . . . Brunch . . . . Italian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Places To Stay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . After Dark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orientation . Regional Tours. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shopping . . . . . . . Vegetarian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Brunch . . . . . . . . . . . Pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lebanese . . . . . . . . . . . . Irish . . . Asian . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic & Cultural Activities Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Best Places To Eat . Little Five Points . . . .
Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Downtown Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii Atlanta Alive! . . . . . . . . . . 30 MARTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 . . . . . . . . 40 Midtown Atlanta. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Metropolitan Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . Historic District. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Buckhead. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Martin Luther King. . . . . . . . . 43 Druid Hills Area . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Atlanta A-Z Index . . . . . . 243 Maps Atlanta Area . . . . . . . .
ribs dripping with barbecue sauce. activities include water and amusement parks. tennis. or enjoy the Grammy award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. golfing. No mountains on which to ski. Sports fans can cheer on A Introduction Introduction . CNN Studio Tours. science and technology. What is Atlanta? It's a biplane ride for two over Stone Mountain at sunrise. There are no beaches on which to bask. and much. enjoy the graceful Atlanta ballet. For the culturally minded. and African-American history. Visitors can study an impressionist painting or contemporary sculpture at the High Museum of Art. auto racing. metropolitan Atlanta offers something for almost every visitor. Filled with a wealth of attractions and activities. the Martin Luther King. train excursions and more. CNN. cheering at a Braves game. much more. the oldest continuously operating ballet company in the nation. Jr. the Civil War. and Zoo Atlanta. Six Flags Over Georgia. No cobblestoned quaintness or soaring gothic cathedrals.tlanta is not your usual run-of-the-mill tourist destination. Civil War encampments. cocktails at the Sun Dial more than 70 stories above Atlanta's skyline. For the more active tourist. Some of Atlanta's well-known favorites include the Atlanta Cyclorama. revel in a touring Broadway musical. Historic District. metropolitan Atlanta museums highlight the arts. Stone Mountain Park. Coca-Cola. Atlanta and Georgia history.
the Falcons. on more than one occasion. From its trend-setting restaurants and sky-scraping hotels to the ultra-modern sports facilities and ohso-hip urban lofts. who populated the area to the south and east of the river. or the Thrashers. communications and the arts. History The legendary symbol of the phoenix of Egyptian mythology is an apt one for Atlanta. the city never loses sight of its vivid. ." But tucked in among the canyons created by the skyscrapers on Peachtree Street. often turbulent history. the Hawks. the city has risen from the ashes with renewed beauty and strength. who settled north and west of the Chattahoochee River. literally or figuratively." A vibrant global player in industry. One glance at Atlanta's skyline and your visions of Scarlett and Tara will be "gone with the wind. Atlanta symbolizes the "new South. Early Settlers The first known inhabitants of the area we call Georgia were prehistoric Indians referred to as Mound Builders. and the Creek. within a brand new museum devoted to the film. They were followed by the Cherokee Indians.2 History the Braves. you'll find the apartment home where Margaret Mitchell composed her blockbuster novel.
began arriving in the 18th century. supposedly a feminine form of "Atlantic. and was the last of the original 13 colonies. Georgia's first city. Wilson Lumpkin." most likely created by an engineer with the Western & Atlantic. predominantly British. Marietta. the British built a small log fort at the junction of Peachtree Creek and the Chattahoochee River. Savannah. It wasn't until 1837." From this site grew the city we call Atlanta. Decatur. to the east. The state was named in 1732 after Great Britain's King George II. In 1847 it was christened Atlanta. Atlanta was a latecomer to the stage of history. when the Western & Atlantic Railroad selected the site to be the southern end of its tracks. During the war of 1812.The 1800s 3 The 1800s European settlers. after the daughter of Gov. Introduction . when it was renamed Marthasville. 20 miles to the North. on the site of an Indian village called "Standing Peachtree. got going in 1822. was founded in 1733 and played an important part in the Revolutionary War. that the city began taking on substantive shape. was laid out in 1833. The town was called Terminus until 1843.
4 History ) DID YOU KNOW? Before the city even had a name. Mitchell donated the lot to the state of Georgia. the Atlanta Constitution (still published daily) had been founded. Atlanta University had been chartered. and the Atlanta Chamber of Commerce organized. to Atlanta. By the time the Civil War began in 1861. almost every business and more than two thirds of the city's homes." burned all of the railroad facilities. Atlanta didn't lie in ruins for long. in an attempt to cripple transportation and supply lines. In a show of generosity. where it had been seated since 1804. telephone service was introduced into Atlanta. 77. and the city launched its first campaign to attract new business. Atlanta is the only major American city to have been destroyed by war. . manufacturing center and supply depot. Within four years of Sherman's attack. Atlanta was a major railroad hub. In 1864. during his infamous "March to the Sea. General William Sherman. 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. Lot No. it had a number. the Georgia capital was moved from nearby Milledgeville. By 1877.
and the first "Forward Atlanta" campaign brought more than 600 new businesses to the city. The 1900s By the end of the 1920s." so called by newspaper editor Henry Grady. One hundred and one years later. Atlanta was ready to tackle new dimensions. By 1929 the new airport was handling 16 passenger and mail flights a day. and showed 800. 5 Introduction In 1895. The next year he founded the CocaCola Company.B. and Gone With The Wind once again focused world attention on the city. Margaret Mitchell had completed her book. this "brave and beautiful city.000 visitors that Atlanta was headed in new directions.E. At the same time.300 to own Coca-Cola. a local drugstore. DuBois formed the NAACP. visionary Atlanta Alderman (and later Mayor) William B.The 1900s ) DID YOU KNOW? In 1886. The book won the Pulitzer In 1900. entrepreneur Asa Candler paid $2. Hartsfield. By 1936. worked vigorously to turn an unused racetrack into an airport. Jacob's Pharmacy. began selling a new headache and hangover tonic called Coca-Cola. Atlanta University professor W. Today. . The tonic was invented by John Pemberton. In 1891. Atlanta would welcome the world to the 1996 Olympics. hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition in Piedmont Park. Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is among the busiest airports in the world.
Jr. but anguished. Jr." Atlanta and Georgia avoided much of the strife associated with the Civil Rights Movement. At the same time. the city continued its economic surge and also became known as "the city too busy to hate. It wasn't long before the Braves moved from Milwaukee to the city. in spite of the fact that it hadn't signed a baseball team to play there. Native son Dr. Following World War II. was the only Southern mayor to testify before Congress in support of the pending Civil Rights Bill. and in 1939 the movie had its world premiere in Atlanta. In 1964. simply by taking the lead in securing minority rights. Martin Luther King. the National Football league awarded the city the Falcons expansion team. When Dr. . Mayor Allen pleaded for calm. In 1965. Jr. mourning. King was assassinated in 1968. Hank Aaron's historic home run number 715 occurred at the Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium in April of 1974. won the Nobel Peace Prize. is identified as the leader but many others played significant roles. Atlanta Mayor Ivan Allen.6 History Prize in 1937. Martin Luther King. The city met his request with peaceful. during the '50s and '60s. the city of Atlanta built Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium.
The games served as a catalyst for even more economic resurgence by fueling more than $2 billion of construction and restoration projects. the eyes of the world were focused on Atlanta as the city welcomed the Centennial Olympic Games.The Olympic Legacy ) DID YOU KNOW? On September 18. it is the constantly changing skyline. dynamic metropolis that is marching boldly into the future. 1996. The Olympic Legacy The heart of downtown Atlanta today reflects the best of the city. If there is an Atlanta trademark. 7 Introduction From July 20 through August 4." approximately 50. 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. Little . From the glittering skyline to the 21acre Centennial Park built for the 1996 Olympics.000 people partied the day away at Underground Atlanta in celebration. you'll discover a city on the edge of tomorrow. 1990. Following the announcement by IOC Chairman Juan Antonio Samaranch that the games would go to "the city of Atlanta.
J. just east of the 1-75/I-85 overpass on Auburn Avenue." The most striking new addition to downtown Atlanta is the Philips Arena. Delta Air Lines. and . provides a foreground for Atlanta's dramatic skyline and a new public space for Sunday afternoons. giving a much-needed new home to the Atlanta Hawks basketball team. Centennial Park.8 History wonder that this is the home of CNN. The Olympic flame that swept through Atlanta in the summer of 1996 continues to burn brightly. Georgia-Pacific.W. and UPS. Even though the Olympics have come and gone. All of the painting. Dobbs. ) DID YOU KNOW? One of the many artscapes created during the Olympic renovation is John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. with its undulating paths of commemorative bricks that encircle the shimmering Fountain of Rings. arts and crafts festivals and concerts. Fourth of July celebrations. Home Depot. Coca-Cola. the building and improving continues. Dobbs was largely responsible for the development of Auburn Avenue as Atlanta's "Black Wall Street. grandfather of former mayor Maynard Jackson. repairing and fixing up that Atlanta performed to smarten the city for Olympic visitors has carried well into the new millennium. The plaza features a life mask of its namesake.
Within a seven-mile span. Within view of these bright and shining additions to Atlanta are powerful monuments to Atlanta's history. the Martin Luther King. the High Museum of Art glistens with sleek white porcelain panels in the sun of a new millennium. Jr. was occupied by General Sherman's troops. is a constant reminder of the ongoing quest for civil rights. the domain of Olympic gymnastics and basketball. Along Buford Highway. the Fox Theatre. marks the birthplace of the city. and sample Introduction . sits atop a hill that. a few MARTA stops away. an architectural riot of domes and minarets. and is home to the Falcons. These juxtapositions of history and future are what help to define Atlanta's uniqueness. played host to Superbowl XXXIV in January of 2000. the recently restored home of Margaret Mitchell is a diminutive museum of life in the 1930s sandwiched between business towers of the '90s. Less than a mile north on Peachtree Street. On Auburn Avenue. near the assassinated civil rights leader's birthplace and the church where he preached. reflects the excesses of the 1920s. buy Vietnamese newspapers. with its gleaming dome of Georgia gold. A little-known aspect of Atlanta is its growing international community. Continuing north on Peachtree Street. Atlanta's NFL entry. in 1865. Underground Atlanta.The Olympic Legacy 9 creating a nest for the new Atlanta Thrashers hockey franchise. visitors can rent Chinese videos. with its hidden delights. The State Capitol. a tapestry of Asian and Spanish-American cultures is evolving with amazing speed. The nearby Georgia Dome. shop in a Korean mall. Center for NonViolent Social Change.
Atlanta's official International Boulevard runs from Courtland Street to the World Congress Center. Atlanta's traditional roots and recent international arrivals have had a significant impact on the culinary aspects of the city. Southern hospitality has always evolved around good eating. The "unofficial" international boulevard thrives between Lenox Road and the Gwinnett County line.10 History Mexican or Costa Rican restaurants. Ted Turner and Jane Fonda. Atlanta was in the international spotlight. This is a city composed of hardworking. this is a city that loves to eat. The show may be over. New restaurants are being added to the city almost daily. Atlanta is Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. 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. Couple this with an unbri- . and globally aware citizens. Atlanta is Matt Mosely. and as the new millennium begins this doesn't appear to be in any danger of changing. Wit. Atlanta is Margaret Edson. Atlanta is baseball great Hank Aaron and photographer par excellence Harry Callahan. but the lights have not dimmed on this city of the future. generous. and went right back to teaching. Atlantans Today Scarlett doesn't live here anymore. From casual cafés to cutting edge eateries. the fireman who rescued a worker from atop a crane caught in a roaring fire. For one brief shining Olympic summer.
and is. Atlanta proper is a city of 136 square miles and 400. 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. More than three million people live and work in the area. in an area known as the Piedmont. It's a city of ordinary folks whose determination and grit have turned them into extraordinary heroes. Atlanta was. the convention trade.Just Where is Atlanta? 11 dled sense of risk-taking and perseverance. eventually. airlines. Metropolitan Atlanta sprawls over an immense area encompassing 20 counties and approximately 100 cities and towns. The very same factors that made Atlanta such a desirable hub for railroads made it even more favorable for highways. Remember. It was because of these geographic characteristics that Atlanta got its start as a transportation hub. and. This is a region of undulating hills wedged between the rugged Appalachian Mountains and the flat coastal plain.000 residents. Atlanta's original name was Terminus. Introduction Geography Just Where is Atlanta? Atlanta is located in the northern half of the state of Georgia. Within the con- . south and west. and Baseball's All Star Games. and you have the recipe for a city that has sought and won the 1996 Olympics. east. NFL Superbowls. a crossroads town.
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humid and languid. The traffic jams can be phenomenal as the students "cruise" the city into the wee hours of the night. Atlanta drivers have no experience whatsoever with snow. Summer is hot.When To Visit 13 fines of the Perimeter. In the spring. During the second weekend of April. If even a few flakes begin to fall. but be prepared for the city (with the exception of the traffic) to move at a leisurely pace. Atlanta has traditionally welcomed "Freaknik" (Black College Spring Break). If you are attempting to visit the city while any conventions are in progress. Air conditioning will save you from the heat. Fall is equally mild tempered and colorful. Winters are generally mild but not completely snow free. each with its own personality. Atlanta welcomes some of the largest trade shows and conventions in the world. white dogwood and pink azaleas. . you'll discover a diverse range of neighborhoods. and these take place throughout the year. 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. and they turn the freeways into a bumper car ride. Atlanta is as pretty as any Southern belle could hope to be. with maple. avoid the freeways. hickory and oak foliage adding a decorative touch until almost Christmas. you can expect to find hotels rooms scarce and prices high. a transportation band that encircles the city. The mere mention of a snowstorm is capable of bringing the city to a halt.
84 4. Apr. For sightseeing.61 3.50 3. Dec.71 3. Nov. May June July Aug. Mar. This is not a beach or resort desti- . This is a sophisticated city that wears a coat and tie even during the worst heat of the summer. Feb.31 5. Oct. neat and casual is the order of the day. T=Trace 52/11 58/13 66/16 77/22 83/26 87/30 88/31 88/31 86/27 78/23 59/17 58/12 Low 32/0 33/3 45/5 46/11 55/5 63/20 68/21 67/21 58/17 46/11 38/5 35/1 Rain 4.54 3.15 2.24 4.43 4.24 Snow 1 1 T T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T Source: The Weather Channel What To Wear If you are Atlanta-bound on business. be prepared to dress to the nines.90 3.67 4. Sept.14 Planning Your Trip ATLANTA WEATHER CONDITIONS Month Temperature (Farenheit/Centigrade) Precipitation (in inches) High Jan.
Cards commonly accepted in the United States include Visa. try to obtain US currency prior to your arrival. hot and humid summers. auto rental companies. Dressing in layers will be your best course of action. Because almost everything in Atlanta is air conditioned. shops and attractions take major credit cards. even at airports. Restaurants don't require a jacket and tie. but they can be unpredictable. and Discover. you'll want to include a sweater or light jacket in your suitcase. You must have a credit card in order to rent an automobile. skimpy halter tops and barely-there shorts just won't do. which do not breathe well in the heat. Access in Great Britain). Outside of major cities you will find that they are almost nonexistent. it's wise to bring a raincoat with lining and an umbrella. Almost all hotels. Natural fibers such as cotton and linen are your best bets during the long. American Express. It is best to avoid having to exchange money or travelers checks in foreign currency at all. Try to avoid synthetic fibers. Exchange bureaus are few and far between. . Diners. Spring and fall are the most moderate of the seasons.Money Matters 15 nation. MasterCard (Eurocard in Europe. restaurants. sometimes punctuated with snow flurries. As the winters can be very chilly and rainy. Introduction Money Matters If you are arriving from outside of the United States. because of steep transaction fees imposed by the banks. except for the fanciest dining establishments.
Crime Atlanta is a big city. but not the number 1. initiated during the Olympics and affiliated with the police department. . to dial within the city. new telephone numbers in both areas are being assigned the 678 area code. This urban patrol group. but with a few exceptions. To add to the confusion. is assigned the 404 area code. complete with all of the urban problems of any large American city. The city has taken proactive steps to lessen these problems for the visitor by creating the downtown Ambassadors. It is possible for two numbers at the same address to have two different area codes. so you will need to have the correct amount if you want to avoid paying extra for the call. the area inside the I-285 perimeter highway. n TIP Pay phones cost 35¢ and don't always give change. In general. including Atlanta and Decatur. Metro Atlanta now has three. You must do this even if you are calling within the same 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. A huge area outside I-285. stretching as far south as Newnan and as far north as Lake Lanier. and you must use an area code. uses the 770 area code.
Over 200. Take special care to keep your wits about you when venturing out on your own.Holidays & Special Events 17 assists tourists with directions. Many areas in Atlanta change in the blink of an eye. as hotels fill up early. The Ambassadors are readily recognized by their white pith helmets and teal green jackets emblazoned with a red and gold A. Be sure to book well in advance for New Year's Eve." Other popular spots to celebrate the festivities include the Sun Dial. along Peachtree Street between 14th Street and Pershing Point. The presence of this patrol has significantly reduced the number of crimes in the downtown area. from a relatively safe neighborhood to a danger zone. the rotating bar 70 stories above the city at the top of the Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel. and the Hyatt Regency Hotel. If you are unsure of an area's personality. ask the hotel concierge for advice before venturing too far. % 404-215-9600. and those interested in nonalcoholic celebration. . which takes place in Midtown. Families. Introduction Holidays & Special Events January New Year's Eve Celebrations New Year's is a huge event in Atlanta. or the walk of one block. will enjoy First Night. and can even provide an escort to your hotel.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.
GA 30312. a monthly guide to what is happening in the city. this event draws buyers for everything from 10-foot canoes to 85-foot yachts.com. 449 Auburn Avenue NE. Martin Luther King.000 people attend.18 Planning Your Trip n TIP Upon arrival at your hotel be sure to ask the concierge for a copy of Where Atlanta. films. begins with an interfaith service. For more information.thekingcenter. Atlanta Boat Show The largest boat show between Miami and New York. to see upwards of $10 million in boats. www. Be . with related events throughout the city. Atlanta. Contact the organizers of the Great Southern Boat Show at 1700 Geurgins Street. contact the Martin Luther King. King Week Celebrations A week-long series of speeches. February Goodwill Book Sale The largest used book sale in Atlanta begins the first full week in February and lasts for over a week. Jr. The event usually begins on the second weekend in January. Norcross. and ends with a parade down Auburn Avenue. % 404-526-8900. Over 100. seminars and music celebrating the birth of civil rights leader and Nobel Prize recipient Dr. % 770-2790213. Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
It's enough to make you want to play in the dirt again. This is a down-home parade with an easygoing atmosphere. March The Irish Hibernian Benevolent Society of Atlanta has been sponsoring the downtown St. held on the Saturday closest to March 17th. St. . call % 404-888-5638. gardens and landscaping are all part of this show. Patrick's Day Celebrations Atlanta Home Show Anything that has to do with the good life at home in the south. For information. % 770-998-9800.org. 3650 Jonesboro Road.Holidays & Special Events 19 sure to arrive early on the first day for the best selection. lectures. some even bringing their own shopping carts. you'll find here. making it the oldest continuing civic event in Atlanta. Introduction Southeastern Flower Show Thousands of flowers in early bloom. The show is usually held around the last week of February at the Atlanta Expo Center. % 404-486-8499.flowershow. % 404-505-1208. The Buckhead Parade. Patrick's Day parade for almost 120 years. Folks wait all year for this book sale. demonstrations. is more of a hard-partying celebration. with the crowd retiring to the bars at its conclusion. www. SE (take Exit 55 off I-285). The spring spring show is usually held in mid-March at the Georgia World Congress Center.
clothing and other artifacts for sale. which may or may not coincide with the festival schedules. for resort information. pink and purple blooms. Sherman marched from Chattanooga south to Atlanta.org. There are crafts. The Kenne- . % 404-875-7275. www. Spring Celebration at Callaway Gardens Stay for the weekend! Callaway Gardens is a beautiful resort with facilities for golf. Atlanta State Farmers Market. Most events are free. "oohing and ahhing" at every turn. If this isn't the top azalea show in the south. it certainly belongs in the top two. Dogwood Festival This is a week-long celebration that everyone hopes will coincide with the peak of dogwood season. about 1½ hours south of Atlanta.callawaygardens.org. tennis. You'll find relics. The center of the celebration is Piedmont Park. You'll even find dogs jumping for joy (and Frisbees) at this fest. which features outdoor music and an art festival. % 404-366-6910. Callaway Gardens is located at Highway 27. www. You can drive a sixmile trail of red.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. Pine Mountain. % 800-225-5292. Forest Park. which took place when Union General William T. food and a downtown parade. Usually held the first week of April. See page 231. weapons. 1864 Battle of Kennesaw Mountain.dogwood. GA. white. and fine dining. April The dogwoods and azaleas bloom on a schedule all their own. Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival The festival features a re-enactment of the June. books.
www. For concerts in the park during the Atlanta Jazz Festival. ticket holders are invited to picnic on the lawn around the . Introduction May Music Midtown This outdoor music festival. NW.Holidays & Special Events 21 saw Civil War Museum is at 2829 Cherokee St. call % 404-872-1115. June Georgia Shakespeare Festival Held at the Miriam H. tickets are required. Downtown. at Marietta and Peachtree streets. Conant Performing Arts Center on the grounds of Oglethorpe University. For information. Ron Carter. See page 83 for additional information. traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend at various locations throughout the city. Atlanta Jazz Festival You might hear Wynton Marsalis. brown-bag lunchtime concerts in Woodruff Park. and John A. others require an admission. has featured performers such as Santana. On the days prior to the festival.com. % 404-817-6851. ZZ Top and the Steve Miller Band. Kennesaw. be sure to bring a picnic and a blanket. this event features three or four different Shakespearean plays. www.com. usually held on the first weekend in May. % 770-427-2117. Some events are free. in both traditional and contemporary formats.atlantafestivals. Various locations around town.musicmidtown. During the festival. or even Miles Davis perform at this festival. some of the artists give free.
For information call the Atlanta Track Club.22 Planning Your Trip Conant Performing Arts Center starting about 90 minutes before each evening's performance. and rooms are booked months in advance. jog down Peachtree Street. This all-day celebration begins in the early morning with the Peachtree Road Race. 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. 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. Another great location to view the fireworks display is Centennial Olympic Park. and conclude with fireworks held in various locations. % 404-231-9600. contact the center at 4484 Peachtree Road. The festival runs through August. Concerts. Go early for the best seating. packed shoulder-to-shoulder. www. The best place to view the race is at "Heartbreak Hill.org. The day's festivities continue with a parade downtown. Lenox Square hosts an outstanding fireworks display. this is the route for the Peachtree 10K Race. At various locations through- . book fairs and workshops are all a part of this event.gashakespeare. Or book a hotel room – the Marriott. dance performances. plays. % 404-264-0020. The 10K event is so popular that participants sign up several months in advance.000 sweaty runners." in front of Piedmont Hospital at Peachtree Street and Collier Road.
usually held the last week in July and first week in August. % 404-817-6815.dahlonega.com. Stone Mountain Park. % 770-4985690. for more information.com. This is a hybrid of both craft and country events with plenty of music. This event commemorates the Battle of Atlanta. www. Park Street.atlantafestivals. page 71. Admission is free. tents. % 404-730-7315. . www. Introduction Over a hundred participants display and demonstrate Civil War weapons.Holidays & Special Events 23 out Atlanta.org. Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. soul. September Montreux Music Festival Named for the Swiss city that began this tradition. crafts and clogging. 13 S. 30533. food. beginning Labor Day weekend. It gets a little noisy with all that cannon firing. www. 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. the Montreux Music festival brings a week of jazz. fought in 1864. See Sunup to Sundown. and folk music to Chastain and Piedmont Parks.stonemountainpark. % 706864-3711 or 800-231-5543. uniforms and camp life. Dahlonega.
. % 770-521-0228. whenever possible. Halloween Atlanta loves to party. n TIP Parking can be a nightmare at many of the festivals and events. November The Lighting of the Great Tree A long-standing tradition in the city. Halloween is just one more reason to celebrate. The three-day event is usually held the third weekend in October. or the weekend leisure guide of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. % 770-913-5551. The Atlanta Scottish clans and associated Gaelic groups congregate at Stone Mountain to pipe and drum. St. take MARTA to your destination. Brass bands and colorfully gowned choirs herald the opening of the Christmas season in Atlanta. whether it's New Year's Eve. check the listings in the free weekly newspaper Creative Loafing. show off their kilts. Buckhead and Little Five Points thrive with activity. this event is held Thanksgiving evening at Underground Atlanta. Patrick's Day or the Fourth of July. Admission fee to the park is all that is required. folk dance and throw hammers and logs.24 Planning Your Trip October Scottish Festival & Highland Games For current happenings in the city.
holiday shops. www. % 404-872-5338. Designers. a New Year's Eve dinner dance. garden clubs and other sponsors trim over 200 trees with imaginative decorations.org (see Sunup to Sundown." a rite of Christmas in the city. 20. A lovely way to get into the spirit of Christmas past as you walk from one room to another within this attractive period home. which includes a Christmas village. a café.callawaygardens. Festival of Trees This popular event at the Georgia World Congress Center has spawned similar festivals in other part of the country. and an opening night Black Tie Premiere to kick off the seasonal event. Introduction The former home of Charles Howard Candler.callanwolde. Proceeds from the ticket sales go to the Eggleston Children's Hospital in Druid Hills. . page 81. the largest of its kind still in playable condition. for additional information about the Callanwolde Fine Arts Center). and the Fantasy in Lights Bed & Breakfast. crafts. a breakfast with Santa.000pound Aeolian organ. % 404-325-NOEL. You must book tickets in advance for this popular attraction. www. Christmas at Callanwolde A special feature of Christmas at Callanwolde is the music played on the home's massive 3. This is a 24-year tradition that involves three million lights.org. Plan to spend at least two hours at the Festival of Trees to give the kids a chance to ride on the "pink pig. nightly dinners at the Fantasy Café. Tickets are required. school groups.752pipe. % 800(225-5292). is decorated by designers to celebrate the season. son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Candler.Holidays & Special Events 25 December Callaway Gardens Fantasy In Lights Visitors ride through six miles of Christmas lights arranged in themed sections.
. usually played around December 29th. If you are convention-bound at a location downtown or at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC). but for the New Year's celebrations.26 Planning Your Trip The Peach Bowl This major football event in the city draws people not only for the game. we've indicated which ones charge admission and those that are free. you will save tremendous amounts of time by staying near the venue to avoid traveling during peak rush hours. with its reduced prices. Have you come to shop? A hotel in Buckhead or a suburban location will place you at the epicenter of fashion and nightlife. For a major North American city. Rather than specific prices. Your choice of hotel or bed-andbreakfast should be based on what you have planned for your stay. % 404586-8500. Where To Stay Atlanta is blessed with an extensive array of options from which to select. the Alive Guide uses price levels to provide you with guidelines. is a good choice. Alive Price Scale Prices are always subject to change. you will find Atlanta prices to be quite reasonable. If you have come to visit as a tourist and expect to be driving to locations outside the downtown or perimeter area. then a suburban location. For the attractions.
.Alive Price Scale 27 Hotel rates are difficult to quote because of the variance in accommodations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150-$200 Deluxe . Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . etc. .. . . . $25-$50 Deluxe . . . . . $100-$150 Expensive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . $50-$100 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. . . . . . . . . . . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . more than $50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . garden view. $10-$25 Expensive . . . . . . . . . the scale is based on the cost of an average entrée. . . . . More than $200 Introduction For dining. . . . . . . . . . . . Cocktails and wine are additional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . deluxe. . . . . . . . Price estimates are per person. . . The pricing scale for hotels is based on the rate for a double room. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . all factor into what a hotel will charge for any particular room on any particular night. . . . . the prices for standard. . . .
To travel between concourses and the main terminal and baggage claim area. you can use either the airport rail or the moving sidewalks. taxis and limos operating from the west exit. it . if only en route to somewhere else. connect the airport with Downtown. is via MARTA. By Air If you fly. The fare is $1. and Atlanta's rapid rail system. MARTA. Be sure to allow at least 30 minutes of travel time between the airport and Downtown. or I-285. from either I-75. the rapid rail system. The MARTA station is also located in this area. call % 404-530-6830.28 Getting Here Getting Here Atlanta is the transportation hub of the South. including shuttle buses. you will find that Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport is one of the easiest-to-use airports in the world. Hartsfield Atlanta International airport is one of the largest anywhere. Airport Transportation The easiest and fastest way to travel between the airport and Downtown or Buckhead.50 one way. I-85. Taxis. You will find all of the ground transportation. if you were flying to destinations in the Southeast. You have probably been to Atlanta. rental car companies. Hartsfield Atlanta is about 10 miles south of Downtown. rental car companies. just a few steps from the north terminal baggage claim area. For airport information.
you will find that many of the city's hotels are within walking distance of a MARTA station. $24 round trip. with stops at the major hotels. I-285. you will most likely enter Atlanta on one of three interstate highways that converge in the city. or $17 round trip. The trip takes about 30 minutes. Many hotels close to the airport operate their own van service. so be sure to check with your hotel. To Buckhead. $30 for two or more persons. depending upon traffic. I-75. Service is also available to Emory University and Lenox Square Mall. Lift vans are available for passengers with disabilities. the fare is $15 one way. Midtown or Buckhead is MARTA. and doorto-door service is offered between destinations and rapid rail stations. These roads are all linked by a 63-mile perimeter road. or I-20. $20 for two people. Service operates from 5 am to 1 am. Best bet transfer from the airport to Downtown. Introduction By Car If you drive. and takes about 20 minutes. If you plan to stay within the city and do not want to rent a car. and it is a clean and safe service. The fare to Downtown is $10 one way. % 404-848-5389. I-85.By Car 29 takes approximately 20 minutes to reach Downtown and 30 minutes to arrive in Buckhead. Atlanta Airport Shuttle vans and buses operate from the airport at regular intervals between 7 am and 11 pm. and $24 for three to five persons. The fare to hotels in Buckhead and the Lenox Square area is $28 for one person. Taxi fare between the airport and Downtown is fixed at $18 for one person. For handicapped services. call % 404-848-5389. that encir- . MARTA is handicapped-accessible.
avoid arriving during rush hours. Unless absolutely necessary. . 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. and you cannot escape it.30 Getting Here "Spaghetti Junction" is the tangle of concrete at the northeast intersection of I-85 and I285. cles the city. Traffic clogs all of the freeways both morning and evening. Parking in Atlanta is generous and relatively easy to find.
Georgia law requires that the vehicles be removed from the roadway immediately. you may find it more convenient to have a car if you wish to travel outside the city. particularly in the Downtown and Buckhead areas. either summer thunderstorms or icy winter conditions. blend with the traffic as you enter the freeway. n If you can steer it. clear it. fog. A good rule of thumb is three to four minutes to travel one mile. and not conveniently reached by public transportation. Inclement weather. 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. n . jaywalking is rampant. You must be 21 or over to rent a car. Introduction n The driver and all front-seat passengers DRIVING TIPS & REGULATIONS of every car must wear a seat belt.By Car 31 Regardless of how you choose to arrive in Atlanta. be prepared to n Keep a sharp lookout for pedestrians. traffic permitting. can double any driving time. after a full stop. and those younger than four must ride in an approved safety seat. volved in a minor accident. see page 239. Children aged four-18 must wear a seat belt. For car rental information. Attractions such as Stone Mountain and Six Flags Over Georgia are some distance from the city. snow or smoke. If you are in- n Atlanta drives quickly.
call % 404-881-3062. and divided by interstate roads into pie-shaped pieces. By Rail If you are arriving via rail. Getting Around Orientation An eagle eye (or satellite) view of Atlanta would reveal a city encircled by a highway. the nearest MARTA is the Gwinnett station. 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. From there." In Atlanta you either live inside or outside of the Perimeter.32 Getting Around By Bus If you are arriving by bus. or 800-872-1477. % 404-584-1731. . For additional Amtrak information. the Greyhound terminal is located on 232 Forsyth Street. trendy and surprisingly filled with aging baby boomers who are abandoning suburbia and its lawn-mowing weekends for maintenance-free condos and lofts. The encircling road is known as "the Perimeter. MARTA bus #23 stops just outside the Amtrak Brookwood Station at 1688 Peachtree Street NW.
that some local governments discourage creating new ones. And why not? Peachtree is more than just the name of Atlanta's main street. Where generations have listened to the Atlanta Symphony.Orientation ) DID YOU KNOW? Visitors to Atlanta like to joke that every other street is called Peachtree. . admired paintings at the High. in fact. Peachtree is the heart of Atlanta. This is where Henry Grady and Margaret Mitchell lived and wrote and died. the peg-legged veterans of the battle of Peachtree Creek and the marathon runners of the Centennial Olympic Games. and watched movies at the Fox. Believe it or not. Peachtree is a microcosm of the city's present and an archive of its past. Should you step off Peachtree you will find distinctive neighborhoods nestling among the trees only yards from this major thoroughfare. 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. 33 Introduction Peachtree is the street where Coca-Cola first fizzed and Atlanta's first Black millionaire set up shop. Yet. They appear in more than 15 counties. Bobby Jones and the Braves. This is where multitudes turned out to cheer Jefferson Davis and Franklin D. There are so many Peachtrees. there was once a brief campaign to erase the name entirely. "Peachtree" happens. Roosevelt.
Although MARTA rail service is limited to east-west and north-south routes. you will find excellent bus connections at the stations. MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) is Atlanta's mass transit system that includes both light rail and bus services. The light-rail component of the system operates 240 electric rail cars on 46 miles of track. but you must ride in the last car. The bus service and routes are quite comprehensive and .34 Getting Around Public Transportation You are allowed to bring your bicycle on a MARTA train. with 36 stations spread along its two lines.
trains operate every four to eight minutes between 5 am and 7 pm. and from 8 am-4 pm on Saturdays. Sundays and holidays. you can ride MARTA from the airport to the Five Points Station. However. you cannot use a transfer as your return fare in a round-trip. On Saturdays. Sundays and holidays. trains run every 15 minutes from 5 am to 12:30 am. MARTA turnstiles accept tokens and transit cards. and every 15 minutes from 7 pm until 1 am. ride to another station and then get on a bus. but you can obtain a printed timetable for each and every route at the Five Points or Lindbergh Stations. where to catch it and if you need to transfer. % 404-848-4711. change to the other line. This fare includes two transfers. all for a single fare. Introduction n TIP MARTA rail and bus schedule information is available by phone from 6 am-10 pm. and every 10 minutes from 7 pm until 1 am. Mondays to Fridays. A single fare is currently $1. For example. the trains operate every 10 minutes until 7 pm. Weekdays.50 for each passenger older than three years of age. there are machines that accept .Public Transportation 35 there are very few locations in Atlanta which cannot be reached by MARTA. Drivers usually have a supply of schedules for their individual routes. Just tell the operator your location and destination. Bus schedules vary. and they will tell you which bus to take. If you have neither.
The exposed surface of the granite creates a cave-like effect. MARTA offers two kinds of transportation passes. A single fare for these buses is $3. When the airport MARTA station opened in 1988. at $12. including two transfers. The first is a monthly pass at $45 that provides unlimited rides.36 Getting Around paper currency and provide tokens and change. which provide door-to-door service for the elderly or handicapped. Be sure to have small bills if you don't need a lot of tokens or a massive amount of quarters in change. there is an elevator available!). Atlanta became one of the few cities in the United States to offer direct rail service from the airport to Downtown. The monthly card is issued for a calendar month. which is normally $1. The second is the Transcard. for unlimited transportation Monday through Sunday. The weekly Transcard is good for a calendar week only. You will save 25¢ on each fare. The most intriguing is the Peachtree Center station. All MARTA trains and buses have "reserved" seats for the elderly and the handicapped.50 per ride. Almost all of MARTA's buses are handicapped-accessible and have wheelchair lifts. To get to the train platform at this station you will ride down one of the longest escalators in the southeast (don't worry. For . which was blasted out of the solid granite ridge under Peachtree Street. enhanced by the knowledge that you are 12 stories below street level. The fastest way to and from the airport is MARTA. MARTA also operates L-Vans. other than tokens. MARTA's 20pack of tokens for $25 is a good deal. In late 1999 Delta Air Lines opened a check-in facility in the MARTA station. If you purchase it on a Wednesday you will only have five days to travel. style and architecture. making it even easier to use the rail system to the airport. Each of the MARTA stations has its own individual personality.
the neighborhood associated with Martin Luther King. of Driving Miss Daisy . A tour with a guide is the best way to view many of the areas of Atlanta. Taxis To hail a cab in Atlanta.50 for the first 1/7 mile. Walking Tours ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER 156 Seventh Street NE. where taxis congregate. Taxi companies are listed on page 240. Druid Hills. Fares start at $1.. A large percentage of Atlanta's cabbies are from outside the country and many have difficulty with English and the geography of the city. Check with the following tour operators for schedules and rates. Within the Downtown Convention Center zone. Jr. Be prepared with good directions. as it is easy to wander into a less than desirable neighborhood. 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. the city's Victorian sweetheart. it's easiest to telephone or walk to a major hotel.Sightseeing Tours 37 more information on this service. a flat rate of $5 for one or two persons is charged for any destination. Inman Park. Some tours that you might consider are Sweet Auburn. Suite 3 % 404-876-2040 The Center offers walking tours of many of Atlanta's neighborhoods. plus 20¢ for each additional 1/7 mile. call % 404-8485389.
GA 30305 % 404-233-9140 or 800-572-3050 Daily sightseeing tours in a comfortable mini bus with a professional guide. Suite 305 Atlanta. the elaborate theater palace in Midtown. AMERICAN SIGHTSEEING ATLANTA 550 Pharr Road. day-trips and extended tours. and two-door transit buses with or without wheelchair lifts. PIEDMONT PARK CONSERVANCY % 404-875-7275 The Conservancy offers a tour of historic Piedmont park on Saturdays. specializing in shuttles. minibuses. transfers. April through October. GA 30303 % 404-767-0594 This is the largest charter carrier in Atlanta. and the Fox Theatre. Radio-dispatched. No driver-guides. featuring video-equipped coaches seating 45 to 55. Bus Tours AMERICAN COACH/GRAY LINE OF ATLANTA Tour Office: Underground Atlanta 65 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta.38 Getting Around fame. . Bilingual interpreters are available for an additional fee.
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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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You'll find it curiously familiar if you have seen the film Driving Miss Daisy. Many of these elegant mansions are situated on large manicured slopes. the restaurants are plentiful. body piercing or an evening in an alternative atmosphere. the Historic Swan House and the Atlanta History Center. Little Five Points is Atlanta's area of eclectic dining. This is where you'll find the Fernbank Museum and IMAX Theater. the other is its very public nightlife profile. This is the place to go if you can't leave town without a tattoo. and Emory Village. reminiscent of New York's Greenwich Village or Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. shopping and artistic creativity.44 Getting Around million dollars each. winding roads circle around the Tudor. Curving. This is where Atlanta goes to play at night. Druid Hills is located close to Emory University and downtown Atlanta. surrounded by magnolias and dogwoods. Euclid and McLendon avenues. sequestered in rolling dogwood and magnolia-covered hills. The bars are open into the wee hours. Buckhead is also home to the Governor's Mansion. the Atlanta Historical Society. Druid Hills Druid Hills is one of the most successful and affluent residential communities in Atlanta. Little Five Points Named after the Five Points intersection between Moreland. . and the shopping will do severe damage to your credit cards. Georgian and traditional style two-story homes.
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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-
it's likely it was taken from .Exploring by Car 51 lined streets. it may be necessary or preferable to drive. Following is a list of the major routes in Atlanta and when you can expect the heaviest traffic. Do not venture out without a good map. But if you venture off the main streets you will be rewarded with drives along quiet. 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. tinuing through Tennessee and Florida. n I-285 (the Perimeter) circles the Metro Atlanta area. n I-85 runs northeast and southwest. If you've seen a panoramic shot of the city. undulating roads that sweep through tree lined neighborhoods. Introduction Major Routes To see some of the outlying areas and attractions surrounding Atlanta. through Alabama and South Carolina. conn I-20 runs east and west. n I-75 runs northwest and southeast. continuing n GA 400 runs from Buckhead to Dah- Scenic Drives Driving in Atlanta can be confusing. lonega in the north. con- tinuing through South Carolina and Alabama. with it's profusion of Peachtree-something streets.
The bridge is in the first block of Jackson Street. take North Avenue east to Parkway Drive. to the intersection of Piedmont Avenue. there's an excellent view of the skyline. take Exit #29. the Atlanta skyline has a way of astonishing you at unexpected moments. From Lindbergh – From Peachtree Street. The buildings you see in the distance to the far right are those surrounding Lenox Square. as it is not safe after dark. Turn left on Piedmont. . Jr. n TIP An Atlanta pastime is locating a spectacular skyline view. Park free at the MARTA station and take time to linger and enjoy the view. Boulevard and Ralph McGill Boulevard. From Downtown. giving you a roller coaster view of the city. Exit #29 Bridge – Driving south on I-85.52 Getting Around this location. This bridge climbs up and down quickly. Due in part to the hilly nature of the terrain in this part of north-central Georgia. Along the Connector – Driving south along the connector between Martin Luther King. Make sure to visit this location during the day. Turn right and follow Parkway a few blocks until it turns into Jackson Street. take Lindbergh Avenue east. then immediately left again on Lindbergh (this section of Lindbergh is divided). also marked as GA 13 South (Peach Street). "connecting" the north and south sides of town. 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.
hotels.atlanta. e-mail email@example.com 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. Suite 100 Atlanta. GA 30303 % 404-521-6688 www. The Atlanta Convention & .com For information on attractions. conventions and a whole lot more.
noon-6 pm. open Mondays-Fridays. at the corner of Upper Alabama Street and Pryor. Saturdays. hotels. level. near the main Peachtree Street entrance. 9-9. noon-6 pm. at the head of the escalator from the passenger concourses in the North and South baggage claim areas. next to Heritage Row. Don't forget to ask for their EXPLOR-A-CARD. restaurants and shops. Sundays 12:30-6 pm. . in the food court near the elevators. VISITORS BUREAU LOCATIONS n Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. which offers discounts on selected attractions. is operated by the Peachtree Merchants Association. open Tuesdays-Sundays. on the upper n Lenox Square. n Underground Atlanta. open Mondays-Fridays. the information is the same as that available from the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau outlets. in the Concierge's booth n Peachtree Center. open daily. This location. noon6 pm.54 Information Sources Visitors Bureau can also supply you with maps and brochures for most of the major sights and forthcoming events and festivals. 8:30-5:30.
relocation. % 770-478-4800 . and employment. % 404-883-6900 Atlanta's DeKalb Convention & Visitors Bureau. AND TOURISM PO Box 1776 Atlanta. Be sure to contact them and ask for Georgia On My Mind. Introduction Outside Atlanta The following organizations can provide information to help you plan excursions outside of Atlanta: Acworth Area Visitor Information Caboose.georgia. a publication that includes over 100 pages listing attractions. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY. accommodations. % 404-378-2525 Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. and state parks.Outside Atlanta 55 THE ATLANTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 235 International Boulevard NW Atlanta. This agency is an excellent source for information on Atlanta and areas beyond the Perimeter. % 770-974-7626 Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau. GA 30301 % 800-847-4842. www. TRADE. side trips.org. GA 30303 % 404-880-9000 The Chamber of Commerce provides information on business statistics and population growth.
% 770-993-8806 Roswell Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 706-272-7676 Douglasville Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-787-3868 Dahlonega/Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. 706-8643711 Dalton Convention & Visitors Bureau.56 Information Sources Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 800-231-5543. % 770-277-6212 Macon Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 678-303-COBB (2622) Covington Convention & Visitors Bureau. % 770-640-3253 . % 912-743-3401 North Fulton Chamber of Commerce. % 770-947-5920 Gwinnett Convention & Visitors Bureau.
With one foot firmly entrenched in its past and the other stepping boldly into a new millennium. It is the romance of the Old South and the high speed pace of a NASCAR race.lmost everyone has an idea about what makes Atlanta an attractive destination. It was the first major American city to elect a Black mayor. it could be a learning experience at one of many museums and cultural facilities. yet. 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. At- . For some. It could be a fascination with Gone With The Wind or a desire to celebrate the African-American experience. It is high-rise towers and antebellum mansions. until early 2001. yet it has enthusiastically embraced a new professional hockey team. the Georgia flag flying above the State Capitol. It is a city that clings to its historic traditions while simultaneously pursuing all that is new and modern. within sight of his office. A Sunup to Sundown Sunup to Sundown Top Attractions You'll have difficulty defining a singular "Atlanta" landmark or attraction. Or. still bore the Confederate emblem. it's a sportsman's paradise with major teams and events. Atlanta has much to offer the visitor.
" has told the story of the 1864 conflict through narration. and Dr. 800 Cherokee Avenue SE Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. music. closed Thanksgiving. "The Battle of Atlanta. completed in 1885. Since 1898. 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 . New Year's Day. you'll discover the secret of what makes Atlanta so impossible to stereotype. 9:30-4:30. It is the epicenter of one of the most important social revolutions of the 20th century and the site of a historic battle. a business center and a shopper's paradise. Within its acclaimed museums. panoramic painting in the round. and historic sites. There are walking tours of many of Atlanta's historic neighborhoods and outlying communities. a convention city. almost unending opportunities to shop. Cyclorama's painting. It's a sports town. This most unusual exhibition of history is both charming and impacting. The huge. Day. Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA CYCLORAMA % 404-658-7625 Grant Park. The contradictions are what make Atlanta unique among Southern cities.58 Top Attractions lanta is many things to many visitors. Contact the Atlanta Preservation Center (see page 76) for information. Christmas. $3 children six-12 MARTA: Bus #31 from Five Points Station The Cyclorama's The Battle of Atlanta is the world's largest painting. art and sound effects. Admission: $5 adults. Martin Luther King. Jr. is an icon of a bygone era. $4 seniors. scenic wonders.
Photographers will delight in the dramatic views of Atlanta's ever-blossoming skyline. Be a part of CNN's Talk Back Live. 3:30. the world's largest fountain utilizing the Olympic ring symbol. The message is decidedly anti-war. The Center also houses a movie theater. bank. a daily show originating from the open air forum within the CNN Center. the 21-acre park is the site of the Fountain of Rings. 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. a court of 23 national flags.Downtown & Vicinity 59 history. Sunup to Sundown . at 12:30. Tickets to the show are free and on a first-come. Four fountain shows daily. including the Braves Clubhouse Store and The Turner Store. plus the studios and newsrooms for CNN's international networks. restaurants. Don't expect an entirely pro-South approach to the Battle of Atlanta at the Cyclorama presentation. 6:30 and 9:00. first-serve basis. post office and specialty stores. and a commemorative brick pathway. CNN CENTER One CNN Center % 404-827-1500 or 827-2300. or 800-410-4CNN Hours: 9 am-6 pm MARTA: OMNI Station This center houses the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System.
sit behind a simulated CNN News desk and.60 Top Attractions ) DID YOU KNOW? The escalator in the CNN Center is the longest freestanding escalator in the world. $5 seniors. pretend to deliver the news. this 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/Art Deco fantasy hosts a wide range of live performances. 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. in height. $4. or approximately eight stories. is an extravaganza of excesses . using a teleprompter. rising 160 feet. you get to keep the videotape of your performance as a "newscaster." FOX THEATRE 660 Peachtree Street NE % 404-881-2100 MARTA: North Avenue Station Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. a summer movie series and year-round tours. For an additional fee you can even don a CNN logo jacket. 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. Tours run continuously and are available in 16 languages.50 children six12. This fanciful auditorium.
in the circa-1889 building. beginning the second Monday in January.us/tours/ Hours: 8-5. rain and other effects are produced by special projectors. Clouds. Guided tours are offered weekdays. The ceiling of the theater suggests a night under a Bedouin chieftain's tent beneath a clear desert sky.Downtown & Vicinity 61 that must be seen to be believed. Roberta Peters and Anna Moffo have graced the stage. Ezio Pinza. The gold leaf atop the Georgia State Capitol dome was mined in Dahlonega.state. take time to participate in one of the tours of the Fox conducted by the Atlanta Preservation Center. Many of the exhibits are in storage until restoration is completed in 2001. Topped by a brilliant dome sheathed in gold leaf. site of the country's first gold rush. Mondays-Fridays Admission: Free MARTA: Georgia State Station The Georgia State Legislature meets for only 40 days a year (except for special sessions). To get the complete story. 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. where current exhibits include Georgia animals and wildlife. the capitol is also home to the Georgia Capitol Museum. Sunup to Sundown . The Fox at one time was a venue for the Atlanta performances of the touring Metropolitan Opera.ga.sos. and such operatic greats as Robert Merrill.
JR. National Historic Site encompasses the King Center and the King Birth Home on Auburn 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. as well as information on other National Parks in the area and across the Southeast. .nps. 10-5 Admission: Free. The National Parks Service conducts tours of the King Birth Home every hour from 10 to 5 daily. Jr. Within the Visitor Center you'll find exhibits about Dr. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 450 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-331-5190 www. but you must obtain a ticket from the National Park Service office MARTA: King Memorial Station to Bus #99 North Avenue. or Five Points Station to Bus #3 Auburn Avenue The 42-acre Martin Luther King. King.gov/malu Hours: Daily. MARTIN LUTHER KING.
thekingcenter. this is the place to take him or her for some hands-on experience. the Electromagnetic Junction and the Information Petting Zoo are just a few of the experiences you'll discover within SciTrek. Auburn Avenue.Downtown & Vicinity 63 MARTIN LUTHER KING. $5 children.50 adults. seniors. a Cyber Playground. Every day visitors make their way past the eternal flame in the center's plaza and toward the reflecting pool.org Hours: Daily. 10-5. The King Center's exhibition hall contains a permanent display of memorabilia and photographs of Dr.com Hours: 9-5 (6 pm during summer) Admission: No charge to visit the Freedom Hall MARTA: King Memorial Station to Bus #99. closed on major holidays Admission: $7. students and military personnel with identification MARTA: Civic Center Station If you have a budding Einstein or Madam Curie within your family. CENTER FOR NONVIOLENT SOCIAL CHANGE 449 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-526-8900 www. The King Center is Atlanta's most visited attraction. or Five points Station to Bus #3. Interactive exhibits. JR. In the center of the pool stands Dr.scitrek. The center's library houses the world's largest collection of first hand accounts of the Civil Rights movement. King's elevated marble tomb. King's public and private life. SCITREK 395 Piedmont Avenue % 404-522-5500 www. This hands-on approach to science allows visitors to Sunup to Sundown . North Avenue.
featuring restaurants. Sunday. This National Historic District. street vendors and entertainment emporiums. however. The chain stores have overtaken this location. Sweet Auburn is an area in downtown Atlanta along Auburn Avenue. 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. all underground. a perception and illusion exhibit that explores the range and limits of the human senses. 10 am-9:30 pm. the nucleus of Atlanta's African-American commu- . SWEET AUBURN DISTRICT MARTA: King Memorial Station to #99 North Avenue bus. This is perfect for a rainy day. and Mind's Eye. or Five Points Station to the #3 Auburn Avenue bus. 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. specialty shops. Unless you have been sequestered in a remote location. Built on the underpinnings of early Atlanta. Permanent exhibits include a 40-foot-tall lighted replica of the Eiffel Tower made of erector set pieces. there is very little in Underground Atlanta that you cannot find at any other mall or tourist trap in the United States.64 Top Attractions explore math and technology in a way that is both interesting and lively. UNDERGROUND ATLANTA Peachtree at Alabama Street % 404-523-2311 Hours: Monday-Saturday. this one-time railroad gulch is now a spirited urban marketplace. running from Courtland Street east to Randolph Street.
9-5. was born at 501 Auburn Avenue. His father and grandfather preached at Ebenezer Baptist Church. $4 seniors 55+. in the West End section of Atlanta. 10-4.. Center for Nonviolent Social Change enshrines his tomb. the Martin Luther King. This turn-of-the-century Queen Anne-style house is both a National Historic and City of Atlanta Landmark. and nearby. Drive % 404-676-5151 Hours: Monday-Saturday. $3 children four to 12 MARTA: West End Station to Bus #71 (Cascade) Wren's Nest. and sales pitch. Jr. creator of the Uncle Remus stories. Jr.Downtown & Vicinity 65 nity. WREN'S NEST 1050 Ralph Abernathy Blvd. from 1881 to his death in 1908. Throughout the year. storytellers spin many of Harris' charming tales. In the "Everything Coca-Cola" store you'll find a large selection of branded merchandise. which was defined as "a bulbous pod with longitudinal ridges. Sunday. under six free MARTA: Five Points Station This attraction features a three-story celebration. was the cradle of the civil rights movement. noon-6 Admission: $6 adults. $4 seniors and teens." Sunup to Sundown . $3 children under 12. The The "hobbleskirt" CocaCola bottle design was borrowed from the Encyclopaedia Britannica's line drawing of a cola nut. Visitors also enjoy the guided tours and the museum shop filled with Br'er Rabbit books and memorabilia. was the home of Joel Chandler Harris. Take a self-guided tour and sample the taste of Coca-Cola along with soft drinks from over 40 countries. SW % 404-753-7735 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday. of the soft drink known around the world.. 1-4 Admission: $6 adults. Sunday. Martin Luther King. Jr. WORLD OF COCA-COLA 55 Martin Luther King.
lions. Midtown ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN Piedmont Park. 3 pm-close MARTA: Midtown or Arts Center This is where Atlanta takes time to stop and smell the roses. but Coca-Cola is an integral part of Atlanta and its financial success. $5 seniors. black rhinos. Tropical. Every Day of Your Life is a 10-minute celebration of life and CocaCola around the world. including African elephants. 9:30-5 Admission: $15adults. .66 Top Attractions 1930s-era Barnes soda fountain comes complete with a jukebox and soda jerk on duty. ZOO ATLANTA Grant Park. red pandas and Sumatran orangutans. tigers.org Hours: Tuesday-Sunday. it's a big commercial. 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. As part of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's Species Survival Plan. $3 children six-11.zooatlanta. Recently.atlantabotanicalgarden. and is home to nearly 1. $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. free Thursdays. 800 Cherokee Avenue SE % 404-624-5600 www.000 animals living in naturalistic habitats. 1345 Piedmont Avenue % 404-876-5859 www. two giant pandas from the Peoples Republic of China have joined Atlanta's favorite menagerie. 9 am-6 pm Admission: $6 adults. $11seniors. 11 endangered Western Lowland Gorillas have been born at Zoo Atlanta's Ford African Rain Forest since it opened in 1988. Yes.org Hours: Monday-Sunday.
000 ornamental plants in the display gardens. The Center for Puppetry Arts is the only facility of its kind in the continental United States. 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. The purpose of the center is to explore puppetry as an international. The gardens are perched on the edge of Piedmont Park and contain more than 3. just three miles from Downtown. ancient and popular art form. along with other adult puppets. 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. Madame herself is also on display. $8.puppet.Midtown 67 Fuqua Conservatory. CENTER FOR PUPPETRY ARTS 1404 Spring Street % 404-873-3089 (schedule) or 404-873-3391 (tickets) www.org Hours: Call for performance and workshop schedule Admission: Adults.
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. one of the most popular novels of the 20th century. It was burned on at least three occasions.gwtw. Tuesday.68 Top Attractions MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE AND MUSEUM 999 Peachtree Street at 10th Street % 404-249-7012 www. Mitchell referred to her apartment (and all the other locations where she lived) as "the dump. 9-4 Admission: adults $10. 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.org Hours: Daily. Prior to the 1996 Olympic Games. photographs and archival exhibits. as well as a visit to her apartment." This museum has struggled for existence. Daimler-Benz funded a complete restoration of the house as a museum. Buckhead GOVERNOR'S MANSION 391 West Paces Ferry Road. during which time she wrote the epic novel Gone With The Wind. seniors & students $9. Ms. Thirty rooms are furnished with early 19th-century American paintings and porcelain. Author Margaret Mitchell resided here from 1925 to 1932. docent-led tour includes a video of Mitchell's life. Wednesday. The one-hour. and a remarkable collection of Federal-period . NE % 404-261-1776 Hours: 10-11:30 am.
MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road This intriguing attraction. 12-5 MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road Take in an IMAX Theater presentation and a "Walk Through Time in Georgia. $1 for children. is Sunup to Sundown . 1-5 pm." a spectacular collection of exotic shells and mollusks from the Georgia coastline and from around the world. 10-5. Druid Hills FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road. 8:30 am10 pm. Exhibits at the Fernbank include "The World of Shells. 8:30-5.edu Hours: Mondays." a collection of jewelry. Tuesdays-Fridays. Tibet and other exotic locations.fernbank. about a mile from the Fernbank Museum of Natural History (see above)." The museum is visually dazzling with its dramatic. 86-foot-high Great Hall Skylight and spectacular wall of windows.Druid Hills 69 furniture. Saturdays. Sundays. The Atlanta History Center (see page 80) is located one mile west of the Governor's Mansion. general admission is free. Even the flooring of fossil-embedded limestone will amaze. Visitors can take a self-guided tour Tuesdays through Thursdays. and "Cultures of the World. costumes and textiles from ancient Persia. 10-5. FERNBANK SCIENCE CENTER 156 Heaton Park Drive NE % 404-378-4311 www. Sundays. Admission: Planetarium shows are $2 for adults. NE % 404-370-0960 Hours: Open Mondays-Saturdays.
authentic moon rock. circa 1980. "Impressions of a White House Christmas. A special exhibit. 9-4:45. LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 453 Freedom Parkway % 404-331-3942 Hours: Monday-Saturday. Come on a clear Friday evening and join the astronomer on duty for a tour of the galaxy through the observatory's telescope. $3 seniors. political career and presidency of Jimmy Carter. great view of Atlanta's skyline and a gift shop with unusual souvenirs complete the experience. closed Thanksgiving. Christmas and New Year's day Admission: $5 adults.70 Top Attractions owned and funded by the DeKalb County school system. On permanent display in the Carter Museum are hundreds of artifacts from his years in the White House (1977-1980). Lovely gardens. and much more space memorabilia. and the exhibit hall houses an original Apollo capsule. 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." features a recreation of the Carter tree. Little Five Points CARTER PRESIDENTIAL CENTER. It is home to one of the largest planetariums in the United States. including the Camp David Accords. .
The view from the summit is worth the trek.200-acre lake. Lee and General "Stonewall" Jackson.stonemountainpark. just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. The fine arts. www. On the mountain's north face is the world's largest bas-relief carving. attraction hours vary Admission: $16 for adults. featuring the likenesses of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. transfer to #19 bus The world's largest granite monolith. and the array of cultural activities. and an antique auto and music museum. 30086 % 770-498-5690. PO Box 778 Village of Stone Mountain. an antebellum plantation. an interdenominational service is held at sunrise. AfricanAmerican arts as well as the struggle for civil rights and the Civil War are all amply represented. The park also features a scenic railroad. General Robert E. 6 am to midnight. a natural habitat zoo and petting farm. Stone Mountain rises 825 feet above a 3. are amazing. $13 ages three-11.com Hours: Year-round. the dramas it has experienced. Sunup to Sundown Museums Atlanta's compendium of museums is astonishing in variety and scope. On Easter Sunday. Considering that Atlanta is barely more than 150 years old. GA.Decatur & Surrounding Area 71 Decatur & Surrounding Area STONE MOUNTAIN PARK Highway 78. . parking $6 MARTA: #120 Stone Mountain bus from Avondale Station. folk arts.
Students and Seniors $1 MARTA: from Five Points station take the #1 bus to Marietta and Means Streets The center. Plans eventually call for it to have its own specially designed. 11 am-5 pm Admission: Adults $3. in which visitors sit to watch a film that tells the story of the Auburn Avenue neighborhood. take #3 Auburn Avenue bus to Piedmont Avenue. hosts a wide range of contemporary art and visual rhythm presentations. 10-5 Admission: $3 adults. 97. and a performance café. located northwest of Centennial Olympic Park off Marietta Street.square-foot facility.000-square-foot center houses an art book press. This location includes a replica of an Atlanta streetcar. The museum is currently housed in a small building adjacent to the Auburn Avenue Research Library.00. THE APEX (AFRICAN-AMERICAN PANORAMIC EXPERIENCE) MUSEUM 135 Auburn Avenue. The 40. a large gallery that presents major exhibitions. . Exhibits include African and slavery-era artifacts. and a re-creation of a Black-owned drug store on Auburn Avenue. studios.72 Museums Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER 535 Means Street % 404-688-1970 Hours: Tuesday through Saturday. $2 students/senior citizens MARTA: from Five Points Station. NE % 404-523-2739 Hours: Tuesday-Saturday.
which treats the Braves Museum as a serious historical subject. IVAN ALLEN. JR. 11-5 Admission: Free MARTA: Peachtree Center 73 Atlanta's only exclusively international museum. traces the Braves history from their beginnings in Boston. through their years in Milwaukee. It's open year-round.Downtown & Vicinity ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN 285 Peachtree Avenue Peachtree Center. focusing on international cultural understanding through exhibits and educational programs. MARTA: Shuttle buses run from Five Points station on game days. on the Terrace Level at Turner Field. spirited game. and houses over 200 pieces of baseball memorabilia. Sunup to Sundown . and finally to Atlanta. never forgetting that baseball is a wonderful. call for times Museum Admission: $7 for adults. Marquis Two % 404-688-2467 Hours: Monday-Friday. BRAVES MUSEUM & HALL OF FAME Turner Field. Special note: Admission to the Museum is $2 on game days with a ticket to the ball game. 755 Hank Aaron Drive % 404-614-2310 Hours: Vary with the seasons. The museum is run by the Atlanta History Center. $4 for children. including the bat Hank Aaron used to hit his record-breaking 715th home run. The museum.
he was later trained as a barber. and he founded the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Saturdays-Sundays. $1 children. 10-3 Admission: Free. Eventually his barber shop employed 40 men. and even a mural that tells the story of his rise from slavehood to entrepreneur. The O. 10-6. through permanent and changing exhibitions.50. Hammonds Collection features works by painter and collagist Romare Bearden.74 Museums HAMMONDS HOUSE 503 Peeples Street % 404-752-8730 Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays. this Beaux-Arts classical mansion in close proximity to Atlanta University is as amazing as the man who built it. HERNDON HOME 587 University Place NW % 404-581-9813 Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. The house is outfitted opulently. Alonzo Herndon began life as a slave. but donations are accepted Tours: Start at the top of each hour. and had little formal education. a mahogany dining room. Alonzo Herndon became one of the wealthiest men in Atlanta. cost is $3. . MARTA: Vine City Station Built in 1910. with nine fireplaces. 1-5 pm Admission: $2 adults. and some of the best contemporary AfricanAmerican art from Atlanta and around the country.T. 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.
Shakespeare. featuring folk art and photography. Buffalo Bill Cody. Sunup to Sundown n TIP Walk a short distance from the Georgia-Pacific Building to the Candler Building. closed Sundays Admission: Donation is requested MARTA: Peachtree Center Station Located in the heart of Atlanta's business and convention district.Downtown & Vicinity 75 HIGH MUSEUM OF ART FOLK ART & PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERIES Georgia-Pacific Building 30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. Georgia writers Joel Chandler Harris and Sidney Lanier. Cyrus McCormick. as well as Asa Candler's parents. % 404-577-6940 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. and discover the likenesses of Raphael. this is one of the largest branch museums in the country. carved in marble on the exterior. at the corner of Peachtree Street and John Wesley Dobbs Avenue. The Downtown satellite facility of the High Museum of Art offers a continuous program of changing exhibitions. 10-5. .
. 9-5 Admission: Free MARTA: King Memorial station to #99 bus. Martin Luther King. NE. All activities are free. Suite #3 % 404-876-2040 Not exactly a museum. Midtown ATLANTA PRESERVATION CENTER 156 Seventh St. Jr. you'll experience an emotional exhibit of the civil rights struggle.76 Museums MARTIN LUTHER KING. The Preservation Center's walking tours of many of Atlanta's established neighborhoods and favorite attractions are a delight for visitors of all ages. NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 450 Auburn Avenue NE % 404-331-6922 www. In the Visitor Center. neighborhoods and districts. Follow with a visit to the birth home of young Martin. JR.nps. the APC is a non-profit membership organization that promotes the preservation of Atlanta's historically. where you may view King family artifacts and a Gandhi exhibition in Freedom Hall. Relive the dream at the birthplace and home of Dr.org/malu Hours: Daily. then move onto the Ebenezer Baptist Church. or Five Points station to #3 bus. architecturally and culturally significant buildings. The Atlanta Preservation Center turns Atlanta's streets and landmarks into an open-air museum to be strolled and sauntered through.
-Sat. African. and learn about the life of this fascinating woman. MARGARET MITCHELL HOUSE & GONE WITH THE WIND MUSEUM 990 Peachtree Street % 404-249-7015 www.Midtown 77 HIGH MUSEUM OF ART 1280 Peachtree Street NE % 404-733-4400 Hours: Tues. modern building houses fine collections of European and American paintings and sculpture. dark apartment. closed Mondays and holidays Admission: $6. $6 seniors. Sun.org Hours: Daily. Mitchell and her husband lived in a tiny.. noon-5. 10-5. which to- . students. Gone With The Wind. $4 seniors and college students. photography and graphics. and Narrative of African-American Art of the 20th Century. free for Museum members and children under six MARTA: Arts Center Station Sunup to Sundown Founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association. and 20th-century art. John Twactman: An American Impressionist. 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. decorative. $2 children ages six-17. 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. youth seven-17. Recent exhibitions have included a Norman Rockwell retrospective. This beautiful.. 9-4 Admission: $7 adults.gwtw. Its 135.
and their Peachtree Street apartment became a gathering place for Bohemian Atlanta. Gone With The Wind Museum The original manuscript of Gone With the Wind filled 60 manila envelopes when completed. and now meets the third Wednesday of every month. and received a record 10 Academy Awards. A donation of $7 is requested. 110 million people tuned in to watch. games. including the first ever for a black actress. ) DID YOU KNOW? Gone With The Wind grossed $14 million in its first year alone. John Marsh. its premiere. 7-9:30 pm. and its legacy. and scripts are also found here. as she was known. Film footage from the premiere and original set design sketches. Opened in late 1999. and the portrait of Scarlett that hung over the mantel of the Butler home. When the movie aired for the first time on television in 1976. . In their memory the Bohemian Club was created. and her 1937 Pulitzer Prize. and her husband. such as dolls. plates and jewelry. at the Margaret Mitchell Museum. Other artifacts in the museum include the world's largest collection of Gone With The Wind memorabilia. props. Peggy. owned by collector Herb Bridges. were a fun-loving couple.000 pages).78 Museums day contains the original typewriter she used to transcribe the novel from her handwritten manuscript (quite a task at over 1. Some of the major acquisitions include the front door of the legendary Tara plantation from the movie set. the museum is filled with exhibits and artifacts illuminating the making of the movie.
Sunup to Sundown . closed Saturdays MARTA: Arts Center Station or Bus #23 Created in the style of a Rhineland castle. Friday. the house features exquisite stained-glass windows and an elaborately carved mahogany staircase. also contains a library. $3 seniors and students. Sundays. noon-3 pm. archives. THE WILLIAM BREMAN JEWISH HERITAGE MUSEUM 1440 Spring Street NW % 404-873-1661 Hours: Monday-Thursday. the Center for Puppetry Arts and Rhodes Hall. The museum. 1-5 Admission: $5 adults. Sunday. this Romanesque Revival-style mansion is one you won't want to miss. Atlanta's Jewish Heritage and the Holocaust are featured. and museum shop. 10-5. 10-3.Midtown 79 RHODES HALL 1516 Peachtree Street NW % 404-885-7800 Hours: weekdays 11 am-4 pm. 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. Built at the turn of the century for furniture magnate Amos Rhodes. in the neighborhood of the High Museum.
and a picnic area. built in 1928 by Philip Trammell Shutze. one of the greatest classical architects of the 20th century. From cotton fields to railroads. the Swan House. Sunday. 10-5:30. Swan Coach House restaurant. The Coca-Cola Café. $4 youths six-17.80 Museums Buckhead ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER 130 West Paces Ferry Road. the history center includes a permanent museum as well as an 1840s farmstead.atlantahistory. $8 students and seniors." "In Scarlett's Footsteps. The showpiece of the Atlanta History Center is the Swan House. The Center also features a Museum Shop. you'll discover the true story of Atlanta's past. NW % 404-814-4000 www. and a 1920s in-town mansion. Permanent exhibits at the Atlanta History Center include "Turning Point: The American Civil War. the Tullie Smith Farm. the Civil War to civil rights. noon5:30 pm Admission: $10 adults. .net Hours: Monday-Saturday. Set on 33 acres of woods and gardens in the Buckhead district." and the Dubose Civil War Collection. walk west past the second traffic light (Slaton Drive) to the pedestrian entrance. children under five free MARTA: #23 bus to West Paces Ferry Road.
95 seniors.Druid Hills 81 Druid Hills CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER 980 Briarcliff Road NE % 404-872-5338 www. $6. Permanent installations include "Walk Through Time in Georgia. the mansion is decked with exquisite furnishings." 17 galleries with exhibits that ex- Sunup to Sundown . concerts.org Hours: Monday-Friday. 9-2 Admission: free. is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Christmas at Callanwolde is an Atlanta tradition (see page 25). FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 767 Clifton Road NE % 404-370-0730. Saturday. www. 10-5. in Druid Hills. This magnificent.fernbank. Gothic Tudor-style mansion. The house is surrounded by 12 acres of sculptured lawn and formal gardens. majestic trees and sparkling lights. Callanwolde hosts art exhibits. and boasts Georgia's first IMAX theater. recitals and dramatic presentations. $7.callanwolde. built in the 1920s for Charles Howard Candler (son of Coca-Cola founder Asa Griggs Candler). No guided tours are offered. 9-9.edu Hours: Mondays-Saturdays.95 adults.95 children three -12 MARTA: #2 Bus to Clifton Road This is the largest natural history museum in the Southeast. Sundays 12-5 Admission: $8. call for event schedule MARTA: from Lindbergh station take the #48 bus Callanwolde. but Callanwolde hosts arts programs throughout the year and is also available for private functions. is a unique institution.
CARLOS MUSEUM EMORY UNIVERSITY 571 S. both national and international. Kilgo Circle and N. get off at the intersection of S. Decatur Road The museum features a permanent collection of approximately 18.000-square-foot building designed by architect Michael Graves. Asia.000 objects. Kilgo Street. Italy.82 Museums plore land formations within the state and the chronological development of life on earth. Greece. 86-foothigh Great Hall Skylight and spectacular wall of windows. and the Okefenokee Swamp Gallery. and occupies a 45. Sunday. The museum also offers special exhibitions from its own holdings and from other institutions.edu/CARLOS Hours: Monday-Saturday. The museum is visually dazzling with its dramatic. . Decatur % 404-727-4282 www. the Americas. Decatur MICHAEL C. including art from Egypt. featuring seven life-size dinosaur models.cc. Even the flooring of fossil-embedded limestone will amaze. which surrounds you with the sights and sounds of the strange and rare beauty of the swamp. the Near East.emory. 10-5. and Oceania. Jurassic and Triassic eras. the Dinosaur Hall. and dramatic murals of the Cretaceous. and artworks on paper ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. noon-5 pm Admission: $3 donation suggested MARTA: from Arts Center Station take the #36 bus.
" a steam locomotive used in the Disney film The Great Locomotive Chase. Atlanta has long been known as a city of trees. . turn left on Wade-Green Road (which changes its name to Cherokee Street after you cross the freeway). lace on some athletic shoes. a city set within a forest. The events in the film are based on the 1862 battle. Both have miles of enticing trails. Feeling fleet of foot? Popular running spots in the city include Piedmont and Grant parks. It incorporates exhibits relating to the Battle of Kennesaw Moutain. So. Trees of Atlanta. From downtown Atlanta.Outside Atlanta 83 Outside Atlanta KENNESAW MOUNTAIN CIVIL WAR MUSEUM 2829 Cherokee Street NW % 770-427-2117 Kennesaw. GA This museum is part of the Kennesaw Mountain National Park. approximately 2½ miles from the exit. is entirely dedicated to keeping the city green. An organization. go north on I-75 to Exit 273. Sunup to Sundown Parks In Atlanta you won't have to search very far to meet the challenge of the great outdoors. choose your venue and get moving! The Atlanta Parks Department information number is % 404-817-6744. Look for the red caboose. go ahead. including "The General. The museum is on the right.
just 30 minutes from Downtown (see page 102 for details). This is a ter- . 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.84 Parks Pedal pushers should head for Piedmont Park or Stone Mountain Park. has rentals of both rafts and canoes. Ready to take a hike? Just a short distance outside the city you can revel in the trails of Stone Mountain Park. the Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. The park hosts many activities. Other features in the park include a court of 24 flags. and a six-acre great lawn. Try to catch one of the four 20-minute water shows each day. and now belongs to the state. The Fountain of Rings is the world's largest fountain utilizing the Olympic symbol of five connecting rings. 3:30. and very popular Fountain of Rings. a natural amphitheater seating 1. it features 25 jets of water. (That's Atlanta! Don't just build any park. Bike rentals are available adjacent to both locations. fountains and commemorative brick walks. If you just want to paddle your own canoe. It is the largest center-city park developed in the United States within the last 20 years. at 12:30. make it the largest. are special legacies left behind from the 1996 Olympic Games. Amicalola Falls or the Chattahoochee National Forest. 6:30 and 9:00.200. The park was privately funded for the Olympic Games. one of the liveliest is the Fourth of July fireworks celebration.) The distinctive light towers.
and much of the park's current configuration dates from this event. the traffic on Piedmont Avenue can be unforgiving. but you will also find athletic fields for football and softball. hiking. Grant Park was once home to the Creek Indians. The brave of heart can rent in-line skates and roller skates at Skate Escape. Sunup to Sundown Midtown PIEDMONT PARK Piedmont Avenue and 14th Street % 404-817-6744 MARTA: Arts Center Station. The park is home to many festivals. In summer you'll find it filled with sun-tanning bodies. across from the park at 1086 Piedmont Avenue. . a swimming pool. and paved trails for jogging. softball fields. Bus #36 Piedmont Park is the city's largest. 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. playgrounds.Midtown 85 rific place to bring your children if they need to run off some energy after a day of museums or shopping. John Philip Sousa's band premiered the King Cotton March. with tennis courts. biking. Loaded with history. Wait until you cross the street to put on your skates. written expressly for the event. fairs and symphony concerts throughout the year. and in later years was lined with Confederate artillery troops during the Battle of Atlanta. and skating. 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 1895 the Cotton States and International Exposition took place in Piedmont Park. Grant Park is most noted for Zoo Atlanta and the Atlanta Cyclorama. % 404-892-1292.
and a swimming pool. wine and linen.000 and draws entertainers from a wide range of disciplines. The Recreational Area. CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Headquarters 1978 Island Ford Pkwy Dunwoody. Chastain Park has provided a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life for more than 40 years. Located approximately eight miles north of Downtown between Lake Forrest Drive and Powers Ferry Road. Facilities are open . managed by the National Park Service. In summer you'll find everything from the Atlanta Symphony to the Kingston Trio onstage at Chastain. DO NOT drink the water." wander its hiking trails or just play in the playgrounds (but whatever you do. athletic fields for baseball. consists of 16 separate land units along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. it is highly polluted). It is said that most of the funds collected came from the North. softball. Wieuca Road % 404 817-6744 MARTA: #36 Chastain Bus from Lindbergh Station Many Atlantans pack an elegant picnic supper for concerts at Chastain Park. complete with candles. picnic and playground areas. Buckhead CHASTAIN PARK 235 W. north and northeast of Atlanta.86 Parks was built in 1904 to signify the growing reconciliation between the North and South. It's famous for its amphitheater. Within Chastain Park is a 3½-mile jogging trail. soccer and football. which seats more than 6. GA % 770-399-8070 Raft "down the hooch.
Begin your search for Scarlett at the Margaret Mitchell House at 990 Peachtree Street (see pages 68 and 77).Desperately Seeking Scarlett 87 from dawn to dusk. Every year visitors come to the city desperately seeking Tara. go north on I-85 to Exit 87. claimed that Scarlett was based on her domineering grandmother. and picnicking. which is about 20 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Twelve Oaks and all those other magical and mythical places Margaret Mitchell created. To reach the headquarters and the Island Ford site. canoeing. Margaret Mitchell. magnolias. Sunup to Sundown Atlanta's Heritage Desperately Seeking Scarlett Moonlight. onto Hwy 400 north. dark rooms remains the original typewriter on which she transcribed her handwritten notes. Turn right onto Roberts Drive. . Daimler-Benz restored Margaret Mitchell's home on Peachtree Street for the Olympic celebrations. and the torrid affair between Scarlett and Rhett are firmly entrenched images of what makes Atlanta. Within these tiny. and include areas for fishing. while recuperating from an ankle injury. hiking. hoop skirts. that Mitchell composed her lengthy opus. It was in this small apartment. then take the first right onto Dunwoody Place. Atlanta. Take Exit 6 to Northridge Road going west. The parks also contain natural habitiats. and Native American archeological sites. nineteenth century historic sites. rafting. and right again onto Island Ford Parkway. Annie Fitzgerald Stephens. known to family and friends as Peggy.
% 770-473-0197. To visit Jonesboro. the brick exteriors of the buildings withstood the blaze. The Plantation is . offer a treasure trove of trivia about Margaret Mitchell and Gone With the Wind. While at the welcome center make sure you stop at the "Road To Tara" Museum. While in Jonesboro take time to tour the Stately Oaks Plantation.88 Atlanta's Heritage She often visited her grandparents. in the Jonesboro area. operated by historian Pete Bonner. 100 Carriage Lane at Jodeco Road. 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. then turn right onto Jonesboro Road (which changes its name to Main Street when you enter the town). % 770-478-4800. Main Street. n TIP Historical and Hysterical Tours. and it was from these memorable tales of courage and endurance that Gone With The Wind took seed. although the town was set afire. who lived south of Atlanta. This plantation home was one of the inspirations for Mitchell's work. which houses one of the largest permanent collections of Gone With The Wind memorabilia. drive south on I-75. It was also a landmark for both Confederate and Union troops. Almost the entire downtown area of Jonesboro appears much as it did before the Civil War. Start with a visit to the Jonesboro Depot Welcome Center at 104 N. near Folsom and Tara Roads. Jonesboro is approximately 18 miles from Atlanta. take Exit 233.
Back in Atlanta you'll want to be certain to visit the site of the premiere of Gone With The Wind. and $3 for children. he celebrated the 50th anniversary of the movie's release with a special showing of the restored film at the Fox. The pink granite Georgia-Pacific headquarters. it's a salute to a bygone era. there is an inscription on the wall to the right of the main entrance to the Georgia-Pacific building. 10:30-3:30. The movie was also shown here in 1947. so it is best to call ahead to make sure you will be able to tour. Ashley Oaks at 144 College Street. Sunup to Sundown . 12-3. where the film's stars stayed in 1939.Desperately Seeking Scarlett 89 open Mondays-Saturdays. % 770-4788986. 1939. Today. Ashley Oaks is open Tuesdays-Saturdays. it is a favorite site for weddings on Saturdays. If you are visiting in December. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. This is partly because when Ted Turner aquired the rights to the film in 1989. 1954. and surrounded by ancient trees. Admission is $6 for adults. however. was another of Mitchell's inspirations for Gone With the Wind. was built on the site of Loews Grand Theatre. 1961 and 1967. The theater was destroyed by fire in 1979. Built from more than one million handmade bricks. as the house is often used for holiday parties. % 404-897-1911). where Gone With the Wind opened on December 15. at the intersection of Peachtree and Forsyth Streets. a red brick mansion with graceful verandas. much of the hotel's grandeur remains intact (see page 150). The theater is also across the street from The Georgian Terrace Hotel (659 Peachtree Street. was the site of the premiere of Gone With the Wind. at 660 Peachtree Street NE. Many people mistakenly think that the Fox Theatre. call ahead. $5 for seniors.
The author shares a simple headstone with her husband. Some of the most intense fighting took place in what is now the parking lot of the Inman Park/Reynoldstown MARTA station. The first clash was at Kennesaw Mountain. The Battle of Atlanta Atlanta figured prominently in the Civil War. in downtown Atlanta at 248 Oakland Avenue. just north of the city. Union forces slowly encircled the city like a noose. then came Peachtree Creek. Margaret Mitchell's grave is Oakland Cemetery's most frequently visited site. so look for the name Marsh rather than Mitchell. in 1949 Margaret Mitchell was struck by an automobile near Peachtree and 13th Streets. next was Decatur. These are the episodes depicted in the painting at the Cyclorama (see page 58). and was buried in Oakland Cemetery. in a Southern burial custom. a fierce struggle ranging from Decatur to Atlanta for control of the railway.90 Atlanta's Heritage Tragically. 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. cedars are planted at the four corners. conducted from June to September of 1864. then Ezra Church and finally Jonesboro. and then squeezed it shut. and the loss of the city sealed the South's doom. The plot is carefully tended and. .
The park is open daily. northwest of Marietta off I-75 (Kennesaw Mountain Drive. There is no admission fee. and end your tour at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. you might want to first visit the Cyclorama in Grant Park. Take I-75 north to Exit 269. GA. Kennesaw. then go to Oakland Cemetery.The Battle of Atlanta 91 n TIP Seeing the sights of the Confederacy can take you all over the Atlanta metro area. is the site of a pivotal battle fought in June. and the rebels were forced to pull back. the final resting place of hundreds of Civil War soldiers. go left for 2. The site was later presented to the National Park Service.1 miles to Old GA Highway 41. from 7:30 am to dusk. For a short tour. The Confederate troops fortified the heights of the mountain. turn left and . and held off the attacking forces with cannons. to keep Sherman's troops from taking Atlanta. 1864. and other veterans groups joined in to purchase plots of their own. % 770-427-4686). rifles and even rocks until the Union troops went around the mountain. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is one of the few Civil War sites to escape commercial and residential development. Sunup to Sundown Kennesaw Mountain Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. just south of Downtown. Union Veterans from Illinois bought a section of the park to install a monument.
The stone rail depot on Main Street in Jonesboro was erected in 1868 to replace the one burned by the . Peachtree Creek The Battle of Peachtree Creek took place on what is today an area roughly bounded by I-75. Northside Drive. Collier Road. is known as Brookwood Hills.92 Atlanta's Heritage proceed 1. See page 83 for Civil War Museum information. Unlike Kennesaw Mountain. when Southern troops engaged Sherman's soldiers on the west side of Atlanta to prevent them from cutting the rail line. 1864. Howell Mill.2 miles to Stilesboro Road. Ezra Church The Battle of Ezra Church occurred on July 28. this area is a fully developed residential and business district within the city. fought August 31 to September 1. This area. Peachtree Creek and Peachtree Road. The battle on July 28 ranged from I-20 west to Ashby Street. west of what is now the Centennial Park area. 1864. just south of Buckhead. then left into the parking lot. Turn right onto Stilesboro Road. Jonesboro The Battle of Jonesboro was the last of the Battle of Atlanta skirmishes. General Sherman was determined to capture the last remaining rail line out of Atlanta. Ezra Church Drive to Chappell Road. Bankhead Highway to Anderson Avenue. There are battle markers on Collier Road at Tanyard Creek Park and on the grounds of Piedmont Hospital.
which was thought to be more stylish. and – until the onset of racial trouble in the early 1900s – black and white. Calhoun. Jr. And stylish it would become. In 1893. citizens petitioned the city council to change the name of Wheat Street to Auburn Avenue. a busy east-west thoroughfare. putting up residences. The most notable among these is Dr. 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. Auburn Avenue became a mixture of young and old. office buildings and places of worship. prominent and obscure. as well as the earlier skirmishes around Atlanta. not only to Atlanta but to the nation. The Jonesboro battle. The downtown historic district has many markers detailing the surge of fighting through the area. on what was then Wheat Street. were all costly defeats for the South. at what is today the intersection of Northside Drive and Marietta Street. both political and economic. .The African-American Legacy 93 Yankees in 1864. After Jonesboro. but Auburn Avenue's AfricanAmerican legacy began long before that. who was born in a Victorian house on Auburn Avenue in 1929.. General Hood's beaten army evacuated the area and left it to be occupied by General Sherman's troops. September 2. Business executives and factory workers alike took pride in their surroundings. former slaves bought property east of the city's central business district. After the Civil War. Martin Luther King. 1864.
Today the organization is headed by King's son. the Herndon Building. when his family moved to a house on Boulevard. The Martin Luther King. and APEX Museum. Dexter Scott King (see pages 62-63 for more information). Wheat Street Baptist Church. Harper Home. The King Center. Washington High. when King was born.. 535 Auburn Avenue. A national historic district has been created to help maintain the atmosphere of the Sweet Auburn community. Birth Home. The organization works on projects to promote economic and social equality. Gravesite was moved in the early 1970s from Southview Cemetery to a site next to the Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jr. the Charles L. and who was principal of Atlanta's first public high school for the black community. this was home to Professor Harper. King. Birth Home at 501 Auburn Avenue. Buildings within this district include The Martin Luther King. the Gravesite. The Martin Luther King. The King Center was founded in 1968 by Coretta Scott King and others. Booker T. Harper Home. The present memorial tomb was dedicated in 1977. Built in 1895.94 Atlanta's Heritage Auburn Avenue Tour A walk down Auburn Avenue is an experience rich in African-American history and culture. to continue the work of Dr. Jr. the Queen Anne-style house has been restored to its appearance during the years 1929. to 1941. Constructed in about 1895. Ebenezer Baptist Church. Charles L. . the Butler Street YMCA. Jr. who lived here from 1910 to 1945. Sweet Auburn Curb Market. the Royal Peacock Club.
20-24 Butler Street. completed in 1923. a multi-use structure. The APEX (African American Panoramic Experience) Museum. built in 1920. Herndon. Jr. has been a fresh produce market for both blacks and whites. the ex-slave and founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. preached his very first sermon. Louis Armstrong. and has featured such well-known entertainers as Cab Calloway. and Aretha Franklin. The Herndon Building. 231-45 Auburn Avenue (not to be confused with the Herndon Home). Butler Street YMCA. Sweet Auburn Curb Market. includes a replica of an Atlanta streetcar.The African-American Legacy 95 Ebenezer Baptist Church. 209 Edgewood Avenue. was named for Alonzo P. 184-86 Auburn Avenue. 135 Auburn Avenue. was known as the Top Hat until 1946. The Royal Peacock Club. 365 Auburn Avenue. is so called because the original structure was built prior to the name change of the street to Auburn Avenue. even during the years of legal segregation. 407-13 Auburn Avenue. was founded in the basement of the Wheat Street Church and has served as an activist location and meeting place. The church has been a community institution for decades. in which visitors sit to watch a film that tells the story of Auburn Avenue. 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). and served as co-pastor from 1960 to 1968. was the location from which Martin Luther King. The Wheat Street Baptist Church. Sunup to Sundown .
built for the 1996 Olympics. and 1991 and 1992 National League Champions.ticketmaster. the Atlanta Thrashers Hockey Team. basketball. Baseball ATLANTA BRAVES Turner Field.com. 1995 World Champions. and the city embraces them all. 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. drew a crowd of thousands just for the unveiling of the team jersey. The most recent entry. outside of Georgia. The Braves are almost as much of a legend as Scarlett O'Hara. play their home games at Turner Field ("the Ted"). football and hockey) call Atlanta home. having gone from "worst to first" in the National League. Locations of Ticketmaster include Tower Records and Publix Supermarkets. Four major league teams (baseball. College sports also have particularly loyal fans and can be positively rabid for Georgia Tech basketball. from April to October. 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta.96 Spectator Sports Spectator Sports Atlanta is a sports town. % 800-326-4000). You may also purchase from the web at www. . Tickets to most major sporting events can be purchased through Ticketmaster (% 404-249-6400 or. GA % 404-522-7630 The Atlanta Braves.
GA % 404-223-8000 The Atlanta Falcons play in the Georgia Dome. an outdoor bar and restaurant. GA % 404-233-8000 The Atlanta Hawks are the National Basketball Association's team in Atlanta.000-seat stadium that hosted the Superbowl in January. although not a particularly good one. This facility has over 4. This massive downtown stadium is as tall as a 27-story building and covers 8. 2000. Go early and enjoy this old-time-style stadium. The team shares the roost at the new . and the Ivan Allen Jr. Basketball ATLANTA HAWKS Philips Arena Atlanta. Join with the crowd in dancing "the dirty bird" whenever the Falcons score a touchdown. with interactive games.Football 97 The stadium is a short distance south of Downtown.50 or free with a MARTA transfer. Sunup to Sundown Football ATLANTA FALCONS Georgia Dome Atlanta.6 acres. and is easiest to reach by taking one of several buses from MARTA's Five Points or West End stations. Braves Museum. page 73). including the bat "Hammerin Hank" Aaron used to hit his record-breaking 715th home run (see Museums. There is also a shuttle bus on game days. cost for the ride is $1.000 square feet of baseball memorabilia. the 71.
but the fans didn't care. Collectively this is a city that doesn't know a Zamboni from a blue line. Golf There are three major golf tournaments played in and around Atlanta each year. Classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. 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- . GA % 404-765-1085 South of Atlanta. GA % 404-584-7825 The Atlanta Thrashers debuted in the 1999-2000 NHL season with a dismal record. the city has a new sports team to cheer. this location draws both amateur and professional bicycle racers. Bicycle Racing DICK LANE VELODROME 1889 Lexington Avenue East Point. The four-day PGA BellSouth Classic. Hockey THE ATLANTA THRASHERS Philips Arena Atlanta. but it doesn't matter. just a short distance from the Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.
this event draws Atlanta's elite. To reach the racetrack. Tickets to practice sessions are available. Call for ticket information. The Senior PGA Tournament takes place in September at the Country Club of Georgia near Alpharetta." which was closed due to demand in 1972. call the club at % 770-664-8644 for information. Tournament tickets are sold to a "patron list. Proceed for about three miles. GA % 404-237-7436 Held annually on the second weekend in April. The "waiting list" to get on the "patron's list" was closed in 1978.000 spectators a year. not at the gate. Come to see the Rolls Royces and parade of women's hats at this Ascot-like equestrian event. and Chi Chi Rodriguez. onto Route 13 west. For tickets and information. Cartersville is about 50 minutes north of Atlanta. The tournament is scheduled so that the play ends on the second Sunday in April. but only by mail. Horse Racing THE ATLANTA STEEPLECHASE Cartersville. call % 770-951-8777. Arnold Palmer. attracts the nation's best golfers. This event draws up to 40. take I-75 north to Exit 288. The only way to get a ticket to the Masters is to know someone. For additional information. . Sunup to Sundown A word of advice about the Masters Tournament: don't expect to get tickets. call the Augusta National Golf Club at % 706-667-6000. Past players have included Jack Nicklaus.Horse Racing 99 luth.
100 Spectator Sports Polo ATLANTA POLO CLUB Majors Road at Post Road Cumming.gospeedway. and the second. so bring some friends and a picnic. .com The site of the NASCAR Coca-Cola 500 and many other events. A major rebuild of the facility was completed in 2000. Auto & Motorcycle Racing THE ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY 1500 US 41 Hampton. To get there. Admission is by the carload ($15). the Atlanta Polo Club holds matches and tournaments.000 fans came out to witness his final race. GA % 770-946-4211 or 707-7904. go north on I-85 to Exit 87. Atlanta Motor Speedway is home to two NASCAR Winston Cup races. finding it later in the dark could be a daunting experience. is held in mid-November. is just 20 miles south of Atlanta. When Richard Petty retired in 1992. a crowd of more than 168. take I-75 south to Exit 235. one is in mid-March. Just make sure you remember where you parked your car. www. GA % 770-316-9109 Every Sunday from June through October. onto Route 400-N (this road becomes Highway 19) to Cumming. the final cup race of the year. The Speedway is about 30 miles south of downtown Atlanta. To reach the Polo Club.
which is about 50 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. In addition. GA % 770-967-6143 (information) or 800-849-7223 (tickets). You'll find Atlantans participating in everything from baseball to street hockey. Whatever your game. the American Motorcycle Association and the Sports Car Club of America hold regular races here. ROAD ATLANTA 5300 Winder Highway Braselton. take I-85 north to Exit 129. Bicycling The city has very few designated bicycle paths. onto Route 53. The safest place to cycle is within Piedmont Park. held in late September.com Road Atlanta was rebuilt and modernized in 1999. which is closed to vehicle traffic. Bikes can be rented . the Petit Le Mans. Sunup to Sundown Recreation Atlanta's moderate climate allows nearly year-round participation in sports and outdoor activities.Bicycling 101 keep right onto Tara Boulevard (Hwy 41-S) and proceed about 15 miles to Hampton. It also hosts an all-womens' GT Racing Series. Don't forget that the climate during the summer months can be excessively hot and humid. be sure to drink plenty of fluids. To get to the facility.roadatlanta. It is home to an American Le Mans Series race. www. proceed west on 53 for five miles.
384 Woodward Way. and runs a convenient shuttle bus between the put-in and take-out points. www. The center is open daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Most of the golf courses are located outside of the Perimeter. pages 210-213. across from the park at 1086 Piedmont. Canoes rent for approximately $35 a day. this is one of the most comprehensive loca- . which is named for the famed Atlanta golfer. This exceedingly popular 18-hole. Canoeing & Rafting The Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. and racquet stringing facilities. rents canoes by the day. par 71 course. With 12 courts. is on a portion of the Battle of Peachtree Creek site (see page 92). See page 86 for directions to the Island Ford Unit of the National Recreation Area. see the Beyond Atlanta section. % 770-395-3861. a pro shop. with a $100 deposit required. The city maintains 50 tennis court locations.chattahoocheerafting. one of the largest and easiest to find is the Piedmont Park Tennis Center. for more courses. Golf The only public course within sight of Downtown is the Bobby Jones Golf Course.102 Recreation from Skate Escape. 1990 Island Ford Parkway. Tennis Tennis is huge in Metro Atlanta.com. % 404-355-1009.
Saturdays. Notable exceptions are listed below. 9:30 am to 7 pm. Sundays. The center is open Mondays through Fridays. Haute couture. Metro Atlanta had 53 malls.Malls 103 tions. Most Downtown stores are closed on Sunday. The fee is $1. Atlanta has more shopping center space than any city but Chicago. before 6pm. 9 am to 6 pm. and $1. you'll discover an amazing array of locations to shop and spend. and Sundays from noon until 6 pm. Atlanta is the Hong Kong of shopping in the Southeast. Shop Till You Drop Sunup to Sundown From Downtown to Buckhead and beyond. mega-malls and specialty shops in Atlanta's neighborhoods all conspire to separate your money from your wallet. art and decorative objects. antiques. . Malls Downtown & Vicinity Shopping in the downtown area is largely limited to tourist trinkets and services for office workers. Most stores and malls are open Monday to Saturday from 10 am-9 pm. According to the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau. except for those around the tourist draws such as Underground Atlanta and the CNN Center. Atlanta also has many specific shopping "districts" for those hot on the trail of antiques. 11 am to 9 pm.75 per hour afterwards. per hour.50 per person. At last count. except where noted.
The Gap. perhaps?). THE MALL AT PEACHTREE CENTER 231 Peachtree St. Habersham Winery. and the very unusual Art By God. Local specialty shops such as Hats Under Atlanta. and you've neglected to pack something significant (wing tips. including national chains such as Eddie Bauer. stationers. GA % 404-524-3787 Peachtree Center sprawls above and below ground with over 30 shops. GA % 404-221-7221 This is the one and only department store remaining in the downtown core. restaurants and services right in the heart of the city. When you need some respite. but you'll find the contents up to the millisecond. which includes an array of items from fossils to artistic creations by Native Americans. and the ground floor accessories selection is particularly outstanding. your best bet to find the item is at Macy's.104 Shop Till You Drop UNDERGROUND ATLANTA Upper Alabama and Peachtree Streets Underground Atlanta features over 40 stores. Underground is far more than shopping. . If you are at a convention or doing business. stop at the Café Du Monde for New Orleans-style beignets and authentic French coffee laced with chicory. The selection of business clothing is quite good. Atlanta. and Sam Goody. MACY'S 180 Peachtree Street Atlanta. Brooks Brothers. you'll discover restaurants and nightlife as well. Marble floors and chandeliers evoke the grandeur of days gone by.
Sunup to Sundown Midtown ANSLEY MALL Piedmont and Monroe A lively little neighborhood mall. or a memento of Gone With The Wind. You'll find a Radio Shack. hardware store. Rio Mall offers an assortment of clothiers. drug and service stores. Braves Clubhouse. The mall is about to undergo some major renova- . Falcons or Thrasher team regalia. and Sundays. north of Piedmont Park. you'll be sure to find it at the Atlanta Shop. and an outstanding British pub. The mall is closed on Sundays. RIO MALL 595 Piedmont Avenue at North Avenue Just four blocks north of the Civic Center near the Fox Theatre. restaurants. with grocery. CNN CENTER Marietta Street at Techwood Drive Atlanta.Malls 105 shoes. etc. Hawks. There's a very good food court. GA % 404-827-4791 If you can't leave home without Braves. galleries. A real treat is the wine store. with a comprehensive selection. card store. on site (see Best Places to Eat. Reggie's. if you forgot to pack it for your trip. Ansley Mall is open MondaysSaturdays. health foods and lots of places to find those "I forgot to pack" items. 10-5. 10-8. or The Turner Store. page 133). it's a good bet you'll find it here. services and nightspots.
business services and restaurants in the Piedmont Park area. with its upscale and innovative American cuisine. The area is home to some of the city's most prestigious neighborhoods. Country Place restaurant is a delightful start to an evening at the symphony or theater. n TIP The best mall alternative is downtown Decatur. Take MARTA to the Decatur station. Colony Square is open Mondays-Fridays. 10-8. The Woodruff Arts Center is just across the street. 10-6. is filled with a variety of stores offering everything from housewares to gardening supplies to books and clothes. Currently quite limited. If you are a serious shopper. 12-6. The business district clustered around the old courthouse. so you will have to park only once for both dinner and your night out. Saturdays and Sundays. 14th & Peachtree Food courts. but the mall is renovating and adding new dimensions.106 Shop Till You Drop tions. 12-6. Buckhead Buckhead is the South's Beverly Hills wannabee. and Sundays. this is the place to begin. COLONY SQUARE MALL Colony Square. at Commerce Drive and Church Street. Don't let the pro- . and the shopping centers and stores are an upscale reflection. Rio Mall is open Mondays-Saturdays.
Macy's. you'll find Atlanta's only Saks Fifth Avenue. The mall had a recent face-lift. Sundays 12-6 MARTA: Buckhead or Lenox The grande dame of Atlanta's malls. is anchored by Rich's. and Neiman Marcus. NE % 404-262-0992 or 800-810-7700 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Lord and Taylor. listed on page 181) will keep you busy for hours. Let's begin with the malls. the largest in the Southeast. Sundays 12-5:30 MARTA: Buckhead or Lenox Housed inside a center designed to resemble a Georgian mansion. Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square operate a shuttle service to ferry shoppers from one mall to another. and you'll find it a light and airy place to shop and schmooze. 10-9. You'll need to park only once for this megashopping experience. The Verandah Food Court and a multiplex cinema round out the Phipps Experience. 10-9.Malls 107 liferation of stores such as Tiffany. Gucci. Phipps is upper crust. Tiffany and Parisian heading the list of over 100 stores. More than 250 shops and eateries (including Brasserie Le Côze. PHIPPS PLAZA 3500 Peachtree Road. and other wallet-swallowing stores deter you. They even offer valet parking and a concierge. New additions include Crate & Barrel and Restoration Hardware. LENOX SQUARE 3393 Peachtree Road at Lenox Road % 404-233-6767 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Sunup to Sundown . there are bargains to be had.
45 Bennett St. take MARTA to the Lenox Square stop. unless you plan to pack a lunch for the traffic jams.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. BITTERSWEET LTD. Instead. 10 am-5 pm. Antiques & Rarities Buckhead Bennett Street Home to a large assortment of antique and decorative arts dealers. on the west side of Peachtree Road. The shops listed are open Mondays-Saturdays. it is easily reached by taking the #23 bus from Arts Center. Three blocks north of Piedmont Hospital. . there's no junk to be found here. NW % 404-351-6594 Bittersweet offers a fine selection of English and sporting antiques such as handcrafted wooden pond yachts and fishing poles. These shops are definitely of the better quality.
You'll find everything from tapestries to crystal inkwells. with stalls designed as though they are waiting for the photographer from House Beautiful. take Peachtree Street north towards Buckhead. OUT OF THE WOODS 22-B Bennett St. In addition. go straight through onto Roswell Road (Peachtree Street bears to the right)... To reach the area by car. wood and more wood. Paces Ferry One of my favorite clusters of Buckhead shops can be found in the area of Roswell and West Paces Ferry Roads. Chinese deco rugs. doorknobs to oil paintings. NW % 404-352-4430 109 Here you'll find 70-plus dealers. At the Paces Ferry Road intersection. Tibetan singing bowls. Sunup to Sundown SHOPS AT BEAMAN'S BEAMAN'S ANTIQUES 25 Bennett St. Find a spot to park and enjoy this little confluence of strees with boutique shops. English antique furnishings. religious icons and antique timepieces are just a few of the treasures awaiting discovery. Haitian oil drum art and Ukrainian eggshell jewelry are offered. NW % 404-352-9388 A select group of merchants with an eclectic inventory is housed under one roof. . NW % 404-351-0446 The shop features wood.Antiques & Rarities THE STALLS 116 Bennett St.
such as wood bowls. 10-5:30 Lots of one-of-a-kind objects are featured. just off East Andrews. You'll also find Majolica and lamps. Miami Circle There are over 80 stores in Miami Circle. Oodles of antiques and reproductions are offered at reasonable prices. The neighborhood is easily reached from MARTA's Lindbergh . 10-6 This is the place to go for special presents. such as weddings gifts. THE PLANTATION SHOP 3193 Roswell Road % 404-239-1866 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. a decorator-favorite street in the Buckhead area. art and antiques. 10-6 This is a very popular stop for floral arrangements. 10-5:30 Stop here for pottery. C'EST MOI 3198 Paces Ferry Place NW % 404-467-0095 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. pottery and textile arts. between West Paces Ferry and Roswell. linens. THE SIGNATURE SHOP AND GALLERY 3267 Roswell Road % 404-237-4426 Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays.110 Shop Till You Drop BOXWOOD GARDENS AND GIFTS 100 East Andrews Drive NE % 404-233-3400 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. furnishings and unusual children's gifts.
GA % 404-364-0205 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. and traditional Spanish tapas. for sandwiches. If you drive. 10-5 The owners live in Provence. BOOKS & CASES & PRINTS ETC.Antiques & Rarities 111 Station. and perfect accents for any room. Sunup to Sundown n TIP Hungry? Try Eclipse Di Luna. soups. 800 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. Some of the highlights include the following shops. 10-5:30 The shop specializes in decorative bindings. take Piedmont Road north toward Buckhead. when you pass Sidney Marcus Boulevard. 764 Miami Circle. 10-4:30 Custom bedding and linens from around the world are sold here. Miami Circle is the first right after the Cub Foods shopping center. JEWELL TOUCH 764 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. GA % 404-869-6077 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. GA % 404-231-9107 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. France and are able to shop all year long for the antique Country French . MAISON DE PROVENCE 764 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. prints and rare books. % 404-8460449.
GA % 770-458-1614 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. churches and stores all sell antiques and collectibles. 10-5 MARTA: Chamblee Station.112 Shop Till You Drop furniture that fills the shop. The larger shops rent out space to smaller dealers. you can also reach the Row by the #25 . Cheshire Bridge Road is between Piedmont and La Vista Roads. MAURICE CHANDELIER 715 Miami Circle NE Atlanta. 10-5 This shop will certainly light up your day with more than 500 antique lighting fixtures on display. Other Antiques Markets Cheshire Bridge Road Nestled amongst the lingerie "modeling" businesses and the restaurants are many antique dealers. It's enough to make you want to buy a villa and retire out of the country. so you'll never be quite sure what rests inside any particular shop. Antiques Row is within walking distance of the Chamblee Station MARTA stop. Outside Atlanta CHAMBLEE'S ANTIQUES ROW Broad Street and Peachtree Road Chamblee. Old homes. or I-85 north to Chamblee Tucker Road More than 200 antique dealers have gathered in this architecturally interesting shopping district northeast of Buckhead. GA % 404-237-5402 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays.
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. exit at the Lakewood Freeway East. Take I-75/85 south from Downtown. 9-6. Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta % 404-633-6257 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Sundays. 12-6 Consignshop caters to both genders with quality clothing. it features thousands of unusual antiques and collectibles. . when the admission is $5. so the finds are quite good. but you'll find treasures inside. Sundays 10-5 An exceptionally popular market. but there's a special early buyers day on Thursday. 10-6. CONSIGNSHOP Toco Hills Shopping Center 2899-A N. children 12 and under are admitted free. There's even a maternity selection. The area looks a little shabby. Admission is $3. Saturday and Sunday.Vintage & Consignment 113 Tilly Mill bus. LAKEWOOD ANTIQUES MARKET Lakewood Fairgrounds 2000 Lakewood Avenue SW % 404-622-4488 Hours: Fridays and Saturdays. clothes-conscious city. held on the second weekend of each month. and follow the signs. This is a very dressy. The market is open Friday.
Located in the Piedmont Peachtree Crossing shopping center. You can buy. sell or trade. 11-5 The place to buy "cool" clothes at cheap prices. Saturdays. with it's space-age mural front in brilliant blue. offering costume jewelry and women's designer fashions. 12-7 You can't miss this location in the heart of Little Five Points. Sundays. 11-7. . JUNKMAN'S DAUGHTER 464 Moreland Avenue % 404-577-3188 Hours: Mondays-Fridays. 11-7. It's sort of like a Target store for aging hippies and hippie wannabees. Sundays. It's radical chic where you would least expect to find it. PSYCHO SISTERS 5952 Roswell Road NE Sandy Springs % 404-255-5578 Hours: Mondays-Fridays. Shop here for vintage and new clothing.114 Shop Till You Drop ELEGANCE RESALE 3330 Piedmont Road NE Buckhead % 404-233-8996 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 11-8. housewares and all kinds of accessories. 12:30-4 Elegance Resale has been in business for more than 15 years.
SHRINE OF THE BLACK MADONNA 946 Ralph Abernathy Boulevard % 404-752-6125 Hours: Mondays. 9-6. CDs and hot coffee in the Starbucks that's attached. 9-5 Although it's primarily a textbook store for Georgia State University. magazines. Fridays. GEORGIA BOOK STORE 124 Edgewood Avenue NE % 404-659-0959 Hours: Mondays-Thursdays. Tuesdays-Saturdays. Sundays.Books & Bookstores 115 Books & Bookstores Downtown & Vicinity BARNES & NOBLE 2900 Peachtree Road NW Buckhead % 404-261-7747 Hours: Sundays-Thursdays. you will also find sports-related items and local and regional souvenirs. 3-7 pm. This Peachtree location is wood paneled and has a traditional library feel. you'll find this to be an excellent location for books on the African-American experience for both children and adults. Georgia Book Store still has memorabilia from the 1996 Olympic Games. 1:45-3 pm In the West End. 9 am-11 pm. Sunup to Sundown . 117. Fridays and Saturdays. located adjacent to the campus. 9 am-midnight You can get books.
there are lots of books. Sundays. and the store holds book signings once or twice a month. 8 am-11 pm. Buckhead BORDERS BOOKS AND MUSIC 3637 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-0707 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. 8 am-midnight Selling gay and lesbian books. 11-6 This African-American bookstore sells figurines and original signed and numbered prints. 9 am-11 pm. this shop on the corner of Tenth Street and Piedmont Road also has a coffee shop. Oh yes. 9 am-10 pm Directly across the road from Phipps Plaza. this location features an espresso bar/café and book signings with both local and celebrity authors.116 Shop Till You Drop TWO FRIENDS BOOKSTORE 598 Cascade Road % 404-758-7711 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. as well as books. . too. FridaysSaturdays. and magazines. cards. A good place to find outof-town newspapers and foreign language periodicals. spread out over approximately 35. Midtown OUTWRITE 991 Piedmont Road NE % 404-607-0082 Hours: Sundays-Thursdays.000 square feet. Coffee is free to customers.
THE DISCOUNT BOOKSTORE Peachtree Battle Shopping Center 2345 Peachtree Road % 404-237-7199 Hours: Mondays-Thursdays. The staff graciously searches out hard-to-find items. What makes Tall Tales truly special is the level of service it provides. Fridays & Saturdays. 10-10. independent bookstore in the Emory University area. Sundays. 11-7 All of the books are discounted by. 12:30-6:30 A full service. you guessed it. 10-11. . 10:30-6 Feminist books. 9:30-9:30. NE % 404-636-2498 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. The store sponsors weekly community-oriented programs that frequently highlight readings by noted authors. Sundays. specializing in children's books and works of fiction. Sunup to Sundown Little Five Points CHARIS BOOKS 1189 Euclid Avenue % 404-524-0304 Hours: Daily. and children's books are the focus of this shop. Druid Hills Rd. Druid Hills & Decatur TALL TALES Toco Hills Shopping Center 2999 N. at least 11%. The selections are good and the book signings are plentiful. and gets orders filled with a promptness that borders on magical. gay and lesbian literature.Books & Bookstores 117 CHAPTER 11.
If you need a time out and a little pampering (or a lot). gifts and collectibles in a spacious two-story house on the Courthouse Square. The cookbook section is particularly extensive. . which have catered food and fresh flowers. depending upon the services offered. SPA SYDELL Buckhead Plaza. If you need to feel like a visiting glitterati. Sundays. makeup consultations. full-day packages can cost anywhere from $175 to $270. 9-9. toys. GA % 404-378-5300 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. Sybaritic Atlanta FINAL TOUCH GALLERY & BOOKS 133 East Court Street Decatur. and hairdos. 10-6 An independent bookseller (one of the last standing) that stocks music. Sybaritic Atlanta Day Spas Travel can take its toll on you with stress and tension. 11-7 Spa Sydell is the best known of the spas in Atlanta. 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. Specialties include a massage for two. this is the place to come. 3060 Peachtree Road NW % 404-237-2505 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. but most fall into the range of $110 to $150.118 Final Touch Gallery & Books is especially noted for its lavish book signings. Atlanta can meet your most demanding spa requirements.
Sunup to Sundown QUINTESSENCE. you can get an individual fitness assessment as well as a personalized ex- . this spa is an oasis in the hubbub that is Buckhead. and waxing are among the services offered. or for several days. Facial treatments. 11-5 119 Full. services include a variety of treatments from aromatherapy mud wraps. 10-6. Sundays. about an hour's drive northeast of Atlanta. Thursdays and Fridays.com/spa This spa is outside the Perimeter. and four-layer facials. and the custom pedicure chairs are pure heaven. 9-6. 10-7. Saturdays 10-6 Housed in what was once the Mexican Embassy. NE % 404-266-0060 Hours: Mondays-Saturdays. www. GA % 770-271-6064. This is the only spa in the area where you can stay overnight. THE DAY SPA 3619 Piedmont Road.and half-day spa packages are available.chateauelan. it's a part of the Château Elan complex (see page 201). Overnight THE SPA AT CHATEAU ELAN Haven Harbor Drive Braselton. seaweed cellulite treatments. A DAY SPA 3220 Peachtree Street % 404-364-0474 Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays. but you'll find it worth the trip. Modeled after a European health spa. In addition to a full range of spa treatments. The treatment rooms are softly lit. hand and foot therapy. massage therapy.Overnight JOLIE.
Continue along to Peachtree Street and take a break for some shopping at Macy's or Peachtree Center. To get a taste of the exhibits that await within the .120 Suggested Itineraries ercise prescription. try Reggie's British Pub (see page 133). Jr. This makes a wonderful weekend retreat after a full conference schedule. It's just a short walk along Techwood Drive to the CNN Center. The food court area inside the CNN Center is a good place to take a break for a fast lunch. If you want to linger and watch for familiar broadcasting faces. cross Marietta Street and walk along International Boulevard through Centennial Olympic Park. From the CNN Center. Begin with Underground Atlanta and the World of Coca-Cola for a taste of both the old and the new. with its commemorative brick walkways and fountains. TA X I Suggested Itineraries For One Day It's more than possible to see the highlights of Atlanta in just one day. catch a west-bound MARTA train at the Georgia State station and ride two stops to the OMNIDome-GWCC (Georgia World Congress Center) station. Drive to the Georgia State Capitol for a guided tour of the gold-domed building. if you don't mind spending a limited amount of time at each of the attractions or historic sites. Have your camera ready for some wonderful Atlanta skyline photos. Then walk east on Martin Luther King. Walk north on Piedmont Avenue.
Birth Home. Follow along to the Martin Luther King. King. the Martin Luther King. Jr. and the nearby Ebenezer Baptist Church. National Historic District Visitors Center to view the powerful exhibits reflecting the Civil Rights Movement and the life of Dr. at 17 International Boulevard. Jr. Sunup to Sundown For a Weekend On the first day. King. Take time to stroll through the Sweet Auburn district to absorb the flavor of this historic. Historic District and the adjacent neighborhood of Sweet Auburn. after lunch proceed to the Martin Luther King. It's just three stops on MARTA from the OMNI/Dome/GWCC station to the MLK Memorial station. where he preached his very first sermon.For a Weekend 121 High Museum of Art. 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. Stroll south past the Candler and Flatiron buildings to Robert W. predominantly African-American neighborhood. . somewhat noisy and altogether pleasant eatery featuring creative American fare. This is a shadowy. also on Auburn Avenue. Then. where you may view the tomb of Dr. Begin at the Martin Luther King. Jr. Woodruff Memorial Park. Before returning to your hotel you could try Dailey's Restaurant. start with Underground Atlanta. the World of CocaCola and the CNN Center. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Jr.
For Five Days Start with the weekend itinerary as your base. 3130 Slaton Drive NW. If you are driving from downtown Atlanta. Walk west of Paces Ferry Road for about ½ mile to Andrews Drive. restored houses and landscaped grounds. Take a left onto Paces Ferry Road and proceed about ½ mile to Andrews Drive. or drive along West Paces Ferry Road to view Buckhead's array of opulent mansions. Suggested Itineraries The next day. don't forget to ask for a bus transfer. To get there. with its comprehensive exhibits. pages 176-188). 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. A good stop for lunch in Buckhead is the Swan Coach House. begin with a trip to the Atlanta Cyclorama in historic Grant Park. Finish off the day with dinner in Buckhead at one of the many trendy restaurants and nightspots (see Best Places to Eat.122 While in the Cyclorama. on the grounds of the Atlanta History Center. take Peachtree Street north to the intersection of Paces Ferry Road (be sure to stay in the left lane as you approach the intersection. and begin the third day with a trip to Buckhead to see the Atlanta History Center. due to repeated requests by visitors. . Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square. After lunch take time to stroll through Buckhead and its array of shops. Peachtree Street will bear right). take MARTA to the Buckhead station. Complete the tour with a foray to Buckhead's companion shopping centers. 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).
located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. a bas-relief carving of President Jefferson Davis and generals Robert E. where Rebel and Union soldiers battled in June. You can easily spend a full day at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park (see page 83). resort. At this park. in Druid Hills. are also worthy of morning or afternoon visits. Château Elan. 1864. hearing a concert at the open-air amphitheater. Sunup to Sundown .For Five Days 123 Days four and five can be spent on attractions just outside of the city. During the summer months. offers winery tours. The Carter Presidential Center.200-acre family recreational facility built around the largest exposed mass of granite on earth. the Confederate Memorial. on Freedom Parkway in the Little Five Points area. a night out at Chastain Park (just north of Buckhead on Powers Ferry Road). Lee and Stonewall Jackson (see Attractions. You might also want to include an excursion to Stone Mountain Park. is an excellent way to spend an evening. Just east of the downtown area. and the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and its IMAX Theater. call for information (see page 201). a 3. northwest of Atlanta on I-75 towards Marietta. page 203 for details). a winery. and golf course about an hour northeast of Atlanta in Braselton. you'll find the world's largest sculpture.
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. check the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Friday "Weekend Preview" or Saturday "Leisure" sections. Atlanta has it all. a weekly publication. The com- . string quartets to salsa bands. but that doesn't mean that you won't find music and a place that suits your individual style. From symphony to jazz to hip-hop you'll find a venue and program to your taste. has the best listings for local music and club scenes. Atlanta shines at night with an astonishing array of nightlife. 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.tlanta may be the new hip-hop capital. From jazz to country. For the most complete listings of current and future cultural events and entertainment. The city hasn't earned the nickname "Hotlanta" for the climate. Creative Loafing.
atlantaopera.org Under the artistic and administrative direction of William Fred Scott and Alfred Kennedy. The company performs its productions at the Fox Theatre. Music ATLANTA OPERA 728 West Peachtree Street NW % 404-881-8801 www. Coppelia. and is the official state ballet company of Georgia. Recent productions have included La Boheme. Der Rosenkavalier and Samson and Delilah. Under the direction of John McFall. Each year four fully staged operas are produced annually at the Fox Theatre. the Atlanta Opera is now one of the fastest-growing opera companies in the nation. The Nutcracker. DANCERS COLLECTIVE 4279 Roswell Road. The Collective presents its works at diverse venues such as Agnes Scott College and The Rialto Center for the Performing Arts. . of course. NE % 404-233-7600 The Dancers Collective provides Atlanta with the only subscription season for contemporary dance.126 Performing Arts pany is the oldest continually operating dance company in America. David Dorfman and Susan Marshall and such established groups as Pilobolus and DanceBrazil. Works have included performances by Bebe Miller. Swan Lake and. seasonally. recent productions have included Dracula.
The regular season runs from September to May. take Peachtree Street to North Avenue. SAVOYARDS MUSICAL THEATRE 3101 Roswell Road Marietta. Performances are primarily held at the Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech. GA 30332-0468 % 404-894-ARTS (2787) To get to the Georgia Tech campus. with a 26-piece orchestra. has expanded its repertoire to include other kinds of musical productions. 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.Music ATLANTA SYMPHONY Woodruff Memorial Arts Center 1280 Peachtree Street % 404-733-5000 127 In just a little over 50 years. During their summer season in July and August. turn west and drive about ½ After Dark . ROBERT FERST CENTER FOR THE ARTS AT GEORGIA TECH 349 Ferst Drive NW Atlanta. GA 30062 % 770-565-9651 Known for its performances of Gilbert and Sullivan. the symphony plays outdoors at the Chastain Amphitheater. this company.
turn right. this is the place. Agatha's has raised "dinner theater" to a new level. 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. Don't be shy.128 Performing Arts mile to Tech Parkway. . A season usually includes classics. comedies and contemporary dramas. Some recent productions have included Cat on a Hot Tin Streetcar and An Affair To Dismember. or participate with your entire table in some silliness. then right again onto Ferst Drive. Be part of the production at Agatha's! You may be asked to sing a song. Theater ACTOR'S EXPRESS King Plow Arts Center 887 W. You actually are wined and dined with very good food and attentive hosts before the play begins and during the performance. speak some lines. 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. it's all part of the experience. The plays are all "original. Marietta St." although loosely based on recognizable plots.
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
bar food and socializing upstairs. . DARK HORSE TAVERN 816 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-873-3607 For the young. All a Tap Room bartender must do to pour a near-perfect drink is to pull a lever. casual crowd. and voila! Once the lever is pulled. 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 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. The "Old English" dining room is handy for dinner after libations. a spring-activated touch of air shoots the fluid through a frozen tube to a glass waiting only inches away. You won't believe this until you've seen it. Jazz & Dance Clubs THE TAP ROOM 231 Peachtree Street NE % 404-577-7860 If you have been searching for a high-tech martini. That next best thing to a Mississippi juke joint. look no further. this trés trendy watering hole has live music downstairs.134 Bars.
from Latin music to drag shows to live bands. art showings. After Dark HIGHLAND TAP 1026 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-875-3673 A smoky.Midtown DEUX PLEX 1789 Cheshire Bridge Road NE % 404-733-5900 135 Anything goes at this madcap and eclectic dance emporium. The club boasts an impressive array of entertainment. . No table service. but you'll stay for the excellent barbecue. cozy joint where you will find the best martinis in Atlanta. You order your food in advance and hope that a table is available when it's ready for pick-up. chefs' samplings and even a wine tasting or two. Especially hot are the Latin Nights on Saturdays. There are Latin nights. You'll come for the music. FAT MATT'S RIB SHACK 1811 Piedmont Road NE % 404-607-1622 Live blues bands raise the rafters of this roadhouse. Merengue into the wee hours in an atmosphere that is mucho caliente. KAYA 1068 Peachtree Street NE % 404-733-5900 Expect the unexpected. This tiny place can be very busy and very loud. AIDS benefits. located north of Piedmont Park. served ice cold and perfectly dry. fashion shows.
The patio is perfect for whiling away a summer evening waiting for James Bond to appear. a cigar area. honky-tonk near Georgia Tech. . pure cocktail culture. A spicy mix of dining. drinking and dancing. Jazz & Dance Clubs LEOPARD LOUNGE 84 12th Street NE % 404-875-7562 The lounge is a stereotype for lounge lizards.136 Bars. 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. MANUEL'S TAVERN 602 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-526-3447 If you're searching for a politician or journalist after hours. if rough looking. MARTINI CLUB 1140 Crescent Avenue NE % 404-873-0794 The perfect small dive. NORTHSIDE TAVERN 1058 Howell Mill Road NW % 404-874-8745 An authentic. Only for the brave of heart. this is the place to look. You'll find them munching away on exceptional burgers. A renovated residence with bars upstairs and down. and a piano. It's the best place to search for intelligent life forms.
29 bourbons. Floor to ceiling windows substitute for a patio. vodka collins or a Manhattan? Have all three served on a dessert tray. swank. Buckhead is your best bet. pickup joints. 40 vodkas. You'll find a young. student crowd in evidence. After Dark Buckhead For nightlife in Atlanta. There are more bars. nine different kinds of port and over 300 brands of beer.Buckhead PARK 75 Four Seasons Hotel 75 14th Street % 404-881-9898 137 Upscale. VORTEX 878 Peachtree Street % 404-875-1667 Vortex has overall the best liquor selection with more than 80 single malt Scotch varieties. 24 rums. a trysting place par excellence. . A nice touch are the drinks in sample sizes. Can't decide between a rusty nail. This could take a long time. 42 tequilas. restaurants and cafés than you could ever hope to visit in one trip. discos. The exceptionally good burgers are a delight. exotic dance emporiums. THE SHARK BAR AND RESTAURANT 571 Peachtree Street NE % 404-815-8333 Happy hour is a happening at this trendy Peachtree bar.
Jazz & Dance Clubs ASTI'S TERRACE LOUNGE 3199 Paces Ferry Place NW % 404-364-9160 A cozy little club. Open Wednesday through Saturday. Okay. it's a little over the top. . attached to Asti's Italian restaurant. Sleek interiors. BAR 250 E." which is poured through an ice sculpture. DANTE'S DOWN THE HATCH 3380 Peachtree Road NE % 404-266-1600 Imagine a pirate ship docked at a European village. complete with a moat and alligators. but the jazz trio is quite good and so is the featured fondue. THE CHILI PEPPER 208 Pharr Road NE % 404-812-9266 This high-energy dance club features a rooftop terrace.138 Bars. Paces Ferry Road % 404-841-0033 No theme. and diverse music make it memorable. No attitude. Raucous and a little bit raunchy. featuring jazz and Latin music. Try a "bobsled shooter. Perfect for a night out with your sweetheart. COBALT 265 East Paces Ferry Road NE % 404-760-9250 This beautifully designed discotheque/lounge features a two-level dance floor. Just Bar.
Inside you'll dance to the best of the '70s Music. 30s-and-up crowd inhabits this tri-level dance club. LIQUID 293 Pharr Road NE % 404-262-0604 A diverse. where you can hear music from the '40s to the '80s. Jellyroll's is open from Wednesday through Saturday nights.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. and very well dressed. You'll find live music downstairs and taped music upstairs. This is one of Atlanta's favorite dance spots. Paces Ferry Road % 404-261-6864 Dueling pianos belt out the hits of yesterday and today. upscale. JELLYROLL'S 295 E. which offers live jazz and recorded R&B sounds. JOHNNY'S HIDEAWAY 3771 Roswell Road NE % 404-233-8026 You almost expect Frank Sinatra to come out and croon. Otto's is in the epicenter of Buckhead's nightclub row. from Wednesdays to Saturdays. Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-1133 Sleek. OTTO'S 265 E. so don't After Dark . The waitstaff and audience participate in the singing and dancing. chic and trendy. Small cover charge.
Save your ripped jeans for elsewhere. "Hey. But this is. THE BAR AT THE PALM 3391 Peachtree Road NE. despite its location. dancing and lounging place. SANCTUARY 128 East Andrews Drive NE % 404-262-1377 One of the hottest Latin dance nightclubs in Atlanta. PARADOX 220 Pharr Road NE % 404-760-1975 Perched above the Café Tu Tu Tango. Buckhead. in the Swissôtel % 404-814-1955 A place to relax. Here the bartender takes pride in saying. not snooty or too plush.140 Bars. 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. Jazz & Dance Clubs expect to find parking. this club enforces a casually elegant dress code. I just run a saloon. this wraparound deck with wide picture windows will give you a bird's-eye view of the restaurant below." . after all.
and quiet. with cloth cocktail napkins and impeccable service.Marietta THE BAR AT THE RITZ-CARLTON 3434 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-2700 141 Nobody does it better. After Dark . It's plush. This is where Atlanta heads for Sunday brunch. contemporary jazz at this upscale eatery overlooking the Chattahoochee River. Marietta RAY'S ON THE RIVER 6700 Powers Ferry Road SE % 770-955-1187 You'll find light. A woman waiting solo would be quite comfortable.
Almost invariably. But Atlanta hotels are perfect for weekend getaways. The Alive price scale for accommodations is based on the rate for a double room. A Best Places To Stay Best Places to Stay . dancing and a taste of nightlife you'll want to be Buckhead bound. making it very easy to get around the city. and as such has a prodigious number of hotel rooms for a city its size. If you want to indulge in the good life at a four-star hotel. If you want to shop till you drop. then the hotels around Lenox Square are a good choice.tlanta is one of the three top cities in the US for convention destinations. the convention and trade show people take Friday flights home. And for all-around fun of shopping. to get the space you desire. Atlanta on a weekend is a good place to do so. Be sure to consider how close your hotel is to what you wish to explore in order to save precious sightseeing hours. leaving lots of rooms available at exceptionally good rates. be sure to book well in advance. per night. In general. The compact downtown area alone has more than 10. A weekend with the arts? Midtown is your best bet. Ready to cheer on your favorite team? Then Downtown is for you.000 rooms. dining. as conventions fill those hotel rooms quickly at all times of the year. Even so. you'll find a major hotel close to either the freeways or MARTA transportation.
. . . . . . The unusual atrium lobby. .144 Best Places To Stay ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . . Georgia 30303 % 404-659-2000. . . . . $100-$150 Expensive. . . . $50-$100 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . designed by John Portman. . . . . . . www. . . . You'll find five restaurants on site. . . . . . GA 30303 % 404-521-0000. . . $150-$200 Deluxe .marriott. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . More than $200 Downtown ATLANTA HILTON AND TOWERS 255 Cortland Street Atlanta. . . . . . . ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS 265 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta. . . including Trader Vic's and Nikolai's Roof. and is another conventioneers favorite. . www. . . . . . this hotel has fairly standard rooms. . . . . . .com Expensive-Deluxe One of the city's largest hotels (it occupies an entire city block). . .com/marriott/atlmq Deluxe This is the South's largest-capacity hotel. and a convention favorite. . It is connected to the shops of Peachtree Center by a skywalk. . There are more luxurious accommodations available in the Tower.atlanta. . . . an Atlanta favorite for special occasions. . . . . . . . . . . .hilton. . . . . .
Contemporary touches include The City Grill. 800-233-1234. the Hyatt Regency launched the "atrium look" in 1967. and amenities on site include a pool. Georgia 30303 % 404-577-1234. www. The blue bubble dome atop the Polaris restaurant makes the hotel readily identifiable in the Atlanta skyline.com Expensive-Deluxe A touch of the old world in downtown Atlanta. HYATT REGENCY ATLANTA 265 Peachtree Street Atlanta. www. health club. Best Places to Stay RITZ-CARLTON ATLANTA 181 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta. and across the street from the World Congress Center.ritzcarlton. and business services. combining old world charm with contemporary accents.com Expensive-Deluxe Right beside the CNN center. GA 30335 % 404-659-0000. OMNI HOTEL AT THE CNN CENTER 100 CNN Center Atlanta. . A 17th-century Flemish tapestry adorns the Peachtree Street entry. www. The rooms are of average size and were redecorated in 1997.hyatt. and afternoon tea is served in the lobby.com Deluxe Another John Portman creation.Downtown 145 soars for an amazing 48 stories. Its lobby is eclectic. The rooms are large and comfortable. The rooms are very comfortably furnished. GA 30303 % 404-659-0400.omnihotelcnn. this hotel is a popular choice with conventions.
designed by John Portman. Pie-shaped rooms are decorated in pastel hues and dark woods. Designed for the business traveler. www. The Sun Dial.westin. . business center and a fully equipped health center. Spacious guest rooms are appointed with plump sofas and writing tables. 800-833-8624 or 800-325-3535 Expensive Just one block away from Peachtree Center. It's the Ritz. SHERATON ATLANTA 165 Courtland Street Atlanta. it has abundant meeting spaces and two-level hospitality suites for entertaining. GA 30303 % 404-659-6500. makes this hotel easy to find in the Atlanta skyline. atop the hotel. WESTIN PEACHTREE PLAZA 210 Peachtree Street NW Atlanta. Some of the suites have four-poster beds.com Expensive The landmark cylinder shape. GA 30303 % 404-659-1400. so don't forget to leave your shoes out for a complimentary polish. the revolving restaurant 70 stories high. the hotel features an indoor pool.146 Best Places To Stay a new restaurant with a veranda that juts out above the street level. has great views – particularly dramatic with an approaching thunderstorm.
Downtown 147 SUITE HOTEL UNDERGROUND ATLANTA 54 Peachtree Street. the hotel has small suites decorated with traditional furniture and contemporary prints. this is a good deal in a good location for the convention attendee. 800-DAYS INN (329-7466) Moderate-Expensive Located across the street from the Apparel. this 263 room hotel has cable TV and an outdoor pool. BEST WESTERN INN AT THE PEACHTREES 330 West Peachtree Street. 800-242-4642 or 800-937-8376 Inexpensive-Moderate Modest and unassuming. NW Atlanta. Best Places to Stay . kids under 17 stay free. at Upper Alabama Atlanta. Georgia 30308 % 404-523-1144. Georgia 30303 % 404-223-5555 Inexpensive-Moderate An unassuming little hotel overlooking Underground Atlanta. Created from a 19th-century structure. Inforum and Merchandise Mart. DAYS INN DOWNTOWN 300 Spring Street Atlanta. it almost goes unnoticed by those passing by. GA 30308 % 404-577-6970. with several stories added later. Bring the family.
148 Best Places To Stay Midtown THE FOUR SEASONS 75 14th Street Atlanta. The remaining floors are occupied by offices and private residences. this 25-story hotel has eye-popping views of the skyline. GA 30308 % 404-881-6000 or 800-468-3571 Expensive Halfway between Downtown and Midtown. GA 30309 % 404-881-9898 Deluxe The most opulent hotel in Midtown. ATLANTA RENAISSANCE 590 W. this hotel occupies only the first 19 floors of a 53-story skyscraper. it's an excellent location for a weekend of museum hopping and theater or symphony in Midtown. Guest rooms feature original artwork. and marble bathrooms with hair dryers and robes. mini-bars. . and one of the most luxurious in Atlanta. MARRIOTT SUITES ATLANTA MIDTOWN 35 14th Street Atlanta. Peachtree Street Atlanta. GA 30309 % 404-876-8888 Expensive-Deluxe Featuring generously proportioned suites in pastel colors. Deluxe Club Level suites have private lounges and concierge service. The rooms are large with private balconies.
800-WYNDHAM (996-3426) www. WYNDHAM HOTEL MIDTOWN 12510th Street NE Atlanta.wyndham.Midtown MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN MIDTOWN 1041 W. Two blocks from the MARTA Midtown Station. with the 14th Street Playhouse just across the street. Free continental breakfast is served in a room off the lobby. televisions and coffee makers. 800-325-3535 Inexpensive-Moderate An excellent location for theater. Rooms on higher floors have very nice views of the city. this seven-story. armchairs with hassocks. 800-331-3131 Expensive 149 Just one block from the MARTA Midtown Station. you barely need to walk that far. GA 30309 % 404-873-4800. SHERATON COLONY SQUARE 188 14th Street NE Atlanta.com Moderate-Expensive Spacious rooms are highlighted by bay windows. only a block away from the Woodruff Arts Center. The Executive King rooms include a sofa. extra television and telephones. The rooms are large with contemporary furnishings. GA 30361 % 404-892-6000. suites-only hotel is an excellent location for those on business or leisure travel. Best Places to Stay . arts and symphony expeditions. In fact. Peachtree Street % 404-607-1112.
and it would benefit from a better restaurant. Across the street from the . this is an intriguing hotel that began life as an apartment building. Georgia 30309 % 404-876-6100 Moderate Built in 1924. nestled in the confusion that is Ansley Park. GRANADA SUITES HOTEL 1302 West Peachtree Street Atlanta.150 Best Places To Stay GEORGIAN TERRACE HOTEL 659 Peachtree Street Atlanta. In 1939. Each guest room has a Jacuzzi in addition to private bath. The rooms are quite large and well furnished but the amenities need some work. chandeliers and quality antiques. and boasts a fireplace as well. Georgia 30308 % 404-897-1991 Expensive Just across the street from the Fox Theatre. The hotel is housed in a beautifully restored English Tudor-style mansion. filled with paintings. is a delight. ANSLEY INN 253 15 Street NE Atlanta. It began life as an apartment building. the Granada has a quaint Spanish Colonial-style that is unusual for Atlanta. and was converted in 1986 to an all-suite hotel. the cast of Gone With the Wind stayed here for the film's premiere. Located two blocks from the MARTA North Avenue Station. Georgia 30309 % 404-872-9000 Moderate This charming bed-and-breakfast.
the Oriental influence is still evident in the understated décor of black. A really great feature of this hotel is the complimentary shuttle.hyatt. 800-HAMPTON (426-7866) Inexpensive Well-placed budget hotel in a location that makes both Downtown and Midtown business sites easily accessible. it's in a great location for either weekend or business travel. The rooms themselves are quite spacious. Best Places to Stay .000-square-foot Japanese garden are highlights of this modern hotel. www. gray and purple. HAMPTON INN MIDTOWN 1152 Spring Street Atlanta. and more American than Japanese. 800-233-1234. For Buckhead dining and shopping this is a real plus. GA 30309 % 404-872-3234.Buckhead 151 MARTA Arts Center station.com Expensive-Deluxe A 35-foot waterfall and a 9. High-quality Japanese art adorns the walls of both public and private rooms. GA 30305 % 404-365-8100. Originally a Nikko Hotel. Good facilities for small meetings. Buckhead GRAND HYATT BUCKHEAD 3300 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta. which will take guests anywhere within a two-mile radius.
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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.
Best Places to Stay . 800-222-TREE (8733) Moderate Just outside the Perimeter and south of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. GA 30354 % 404-767-9000 Expensive A complete conference center close to the airport. CLUB HOTEL BY DOUBLETREE 5010 Old National Highway % 404-761-4000. complimentary coffee and a copy of USA Today. The standard size rooms have data ports and the latest in voice messaging. complete with a stock car suspended from the ceiling. the Club Hotel offers a shuttle pick up service.Airport Area 157 Airport Area HILTON ATLANTA AIRPORT 1031 Virginia Avenue Atlanta. you'll revel in the Finish Line Sports Bar. An indoor/outdoor pool and conference center complete the amenities. If you are a sports fan.
Moroccan couscous to California rolls. Depending on what you are in the mood for. or be as casual as you like and spend only a modest amount. you can dress to the nines and go wild with your expense account at fine dining establishments.I Best Places to Eat Best Places to Eat f you arrive in Atlanta expecting to find only barbecue served up with greens. . black-eyed peas and grits. you'll be pleasantly surprised. to find some of these culinary delights. Atlanta has restaurants that rival those in the largest and most cosmopolitan cities. Eastside. Atlanta's increasingly diverse ethnic communities have added a much-needed foreign flair to the local palate. westside. Keep in mind that restaurants open and close all the time in Atlanta. So be prepared to drive a little off the beaten path. or at least off Peachtree. Atlantans will go almost any distance for a new and trendy restaurant. all around the town. from dim sum to Cuban sandwiches. but the list is up-to-date as we go to press. You'll find almost every type of food imaginable.
. . . . Saturdays and Sundays for dinner only. 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 . . . . . . . expect a long wait at peak times. . . . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160 Best Places to Eat DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. . . . . . . . . $25-$50 Deluxe . . . . . . . . . More than $50 Downtown American DAILEY'S RESTAURANT 17 International Boulevard % 404-681-3303 Moderate This restored warehouse has an intimate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Huge portions and a dessert bar to die for are hallmarks of this Atlanta favorite. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dailey's is open Mondays-Fridays for lunch and dinner. . . . . . . Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . clubby atmosphere with lots of wood and low-key lighting. . $10-$25 Expensive .
It's also one of the top night spots in the Downtown area (see After Dark. PACIFIC RIM BISTRO 303 Peachtree Street NE % 404-893-0018 Moderate Very popular restaurant with the downtown lunch crowd on weekdays. Best Places to Eat Asian HSU'S GOURMET 192 Peachtree Center Avenue NE % 404-659-2788 Moderate The sumptuous décor.Downtown 161 Dean Max. page 133). Bars & Pubs MAX LAGER'S AMERICAN GRILL & BREWERY 320 Peachtree St. Hsu's is open daily for lunch and dinner. for lunch and dinner daily. or the caramelized pieces of pork. reminiscent of a shrine or temple. Need we say more? . % 404-525-4400 Moderate Freshly brewed beer. The oysters steamed in black bean sauce are outstanding. and on Saturdays and Sundays for dinner only. belies the cranky service. Not your run-ofthe-mill Chinese fare. Try the dry-fried string beans. as is the sushi. and offering a full and varied Asian dinner menu daily. grilled steaks and wood-fired pizza.
SE % 404-627-9268 Inexpensive A typical barbecue joint featuring the best Brunswick stew and cracklin' bread in town. and you have the recipe for an outstanding brunch experience.162 Best Places to Eat Barbecue HAROLD'S BARBECUE 171 McDonough Blvd. The restaurant features contemporary Southern with a New Orleans-French Quarter flavor. in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. sweet and sour chicken. Buckhead % 404-659-0400 Deluxe Perched above Peachtree Street. top it off with gospel music. Brunch SYLVIA'S 241 Central Avenue Southwest % 404-529-9692 Expensive Barbecued pork ribs. This has become one of Atlanta's newest gathering places . Mondays-Saturdays. Add unlimited mimosas and bloody Marys. Harold's is open for lunch and dinner. this restaurant has an open-air veranda that's perfect for people watching. fried fish and peach cobbler. Continental ATLANTA GRILL 181 Peachtree Street NE.
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. hot subs. If you want to be seated promptly it's best to arrive before 11:30 am or after 1:30 pm. Open for lunch only. 11-6. and sausage rolls. HONG KONG DRAGON 131 Cone Street % 404-584-8676 Inexpensive West Coast Chinese buffet with great egg drop soup and some very spicy selections. . Seating is available downstairs in the University of Georgia common room. open Mondays-Fridays. grab your ermine tails and ascend to Nikolai's Roof. macaroni and cheese) to complete the meal. Downtown lunch spots fill quickly at noon. 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.Downtown 163 downtown. They also serve calzone. Two slices with one topping and drink are under $5. Very popular hole-in-the-wall eatery. The view alone is worth the pricey prix fixe menu which varies with the availability and seasonality of game. Splurge on the filet of grilled salmon or a New York strip steak. and add peeled asparagus spears or macaroni and cheese (yes.
Try the enchiladas or fajitas. . Mama Ninfa's is open daily for lunch and dinner.164 Best Places to Eat Mondays-Fridays. but it's good! Handmade tortillas. CARNEGIE'S DOWNTOWN 55 Park Place NE % 404-588-0332 Inexpensive-Moderate Slightly upscale. Good daily specials. Mondays-Fridays. MAMA NINFA'S 231 Peachtree Street NE % 404-521-3500 Inexpensive-Moderate Best Tex-Mex in the downtown area. camarones. Mexican MAMA NINFA'S 231 Peachtree Street % 404-521-3500 Inexpensive Yes. the menu is all you can eat and drink for $6. Fresh tortilla chips made on site. enchiladas and frozen "Ninfarita" top off the meal. this is where the lawyers hang out. Mama Ninfa's is open daily for lunch and dinner. Carnegie's is open for lunch and dinner. The tuna melt is highly recommended. sizzling fajitas. it is part of a chain.
they are a prolific chain of small but good restaurants. Try the selections by the slice. Since it opened in 1967. Okay. but if . and International Blvd. Southern PITTYPAT'S PORCH 25 International Boulevard % 404-525-8228 Moderate-Expensive Pittypat was Scarlett's scatterbrained auntie in Gone With the Wind. You will see them in multiple locations in the city. % 404-589-7476 Expensive This fish house serves food with a southern accent and lots of panache.Downtown 165 Pizza FELLINI'S PIZZA Inexpensive Fellini's is a local favorite. such as smashed red potatoes and fried green tomatoes. Best Places to Eat Seafood SAVANNAH FISH COMPANY Westin Peachtree Hotel Peachtree St. it's touristy and a little over-priced.. from Downtown/Midtown to the outlying areas." sweet potato pie. Perfection. and peach cobbler with Southern hospitality. it's been serving up "Twelve Oaks Barbecue. Nibble on lavosh and a smoked fish terrine at Savannah Fish Company while waiting for your entrée to arrive. but you'll find nothing "flaky" about this renowned eatery.
fried fish and peach cobbler. but in a thunderstorm the view can be truly spectacular. It is traditional to come here at sunset. SYLVIA'S 241 Central Avenue Southwest % 404-529-9692 Expensive Sylvia's is known for barbecued pork ribs.166 Best Places to Eat you're determined to seek out Scarlett. Sun Dial is open daily for lunch and dinner. sweet and sour chicken. 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. They are also open for brunch on Sundays. . Don't miss the bucket of shrimp appetizer. this is a good place to gain sustenance during your search.
Reservations are accepted. Very down home. try the pepper-crusted New York strip. Best Places to Eat . Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. honey-battered fried chicken and greens. 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. This is where you go for comfort food – meatloaf. The black bean soup is a house specialty. For dinner. Appetizers range from crab cakes to marinated goat cheese. and there is valet parking. Open daily for lunch and dinner. 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. Lunch and dinner are served daily.
Pastas. This is a vibrant but noisy place to have lunch or dinner. Try it for lunch during the week.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. The wait staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Try the catfish with ginger or the tuna rolled in a peppercorn crust. and the wooden booths and tiny tables don't make for the most comfortable seating. Nickiemoto's is open daily. the presentations artful. 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. dinner is served daily. the flavors are vibrant. stir fry and oh-so-trendy bar foods. This Midtown location is just like all the others in . But the place is always packed because the food is so good. and service is terrific. but you won't mind. TAMARIND THAI CUISINE 88 14th Street NW % 404-873-4888 Expensive This little Midtown gem will put a dent in your wallet.
but beware the jalapeño tartar sauce with the fish and chips. they are open daily for lunch and dinner until 11 pm. and Sundays from 11 am to midnight. Just across the street from Piedmont Park. 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. Expect to wait in line to place your order. PRINCE OF WALES 1144 Piedmont Avenue % 404-876-0227 Inexpensive-Moderate Lovely pub with a patio. you would swear you were having a pint at a pub in the English countryside. spicy chili. when the sun shines. The Prince of Wales is open daily and serves good bar food in the best tradition of British bites. then be ready to dive for the nearest available table. and terrific burgers. any one of which will complement chicken with queso nachos. Great .Midtown 169 the chain and just as noisy. Barbecue FAT MATT'S RIB SHACK 1811 Piedmont Avenue % 404-607-1622 Inexpensive-Moderate Perhaps the best pulled-pork sandwiches in the city. open Mondays-Saturdays from 11 am-2 am. A party atmosphere prevails in this mostly gay pub.
The 40s retro-style eatery is authentic. or a Massive Salad. The puns on the menu are almost as delicious as the food itself. Brunch HUEY'S 1816 Peachtree Road NW % 404-873-2037 Inexpensive A New Orleans-style café. Try the Quantum Catch (catch of the day). right down to the swing music on the ra- . A good choice for starry nights so you can contemplate the universe. served only on the weekends.170 Best Places to Eat jazz in the evenings. Truly a down-home cholesterol fest. JAVA JIVE 790 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE % 404-876-6161 Inexpensive The gingerbread waffle. good food for lunch and dinner daily. is worth the trip. Huey's also serves lunch and dinner. Bistros EINSTEIN'S 1077 Juniper Street % 404-876-7925 Moderate One of Midtown's nicest outdoor eateries. Einstein's is open daily for lunch and dinner. the Einstein Grille or the Three Cheese Theory. complete with beignets at breakfast and brunch.
Open for lunch and dinner Mondays-Saturdays. Great place to have a meal before or after a show at the Fox Theatre. 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. . Try the couch potatoes at Bridgetown Grill. NE % 404-873-5361 Inexpensive-Moderate A taste of the Caribbean in downtown Atlanta.Midtown 171 dio. cold beer and just the right amount of smoky spice in every entrée. Caribbean & Cuban BRIDGETOWN GRILL 689 Peachtree St. reggae ribs and chipotle shrimp sauté are all worth a try. Upbeat.. The jerk chicken. melted jack cheese and sliced jalapeños. a mountain of steak fries topped with black bean chili. colorful and really good food served to the accompaniment of Reggae music in the background. Java Jive serves breakfast only. Tuesdays-Sundays. so be prepared for a wait on performance nights.with good music. this has become Atlanta's favorite Jamaican restaurant.
Caviar eaten with a motherof-pearl spoon. There is always a vegetarian entrée on the menu. The food is voluptuous. and decadent chocolate cake. Dinner is a prix-fixe menu currently at $55 per person. and worth every penny. Bacchanalia also serves lunch. service. BACCHANALIA 1198 Howell Mill Road % 404-365-4010 Deluxe Bacchanalia will surprise you with its industrial funk location and its solemn. you'll be served by waiters dressed as monks. but fun. and they are open Tuesdays-Saturdays.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. melting beef short ribs over satiny potatoes. 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. Within a restored church. in soft candlelit surroundings. it's undeniably touristy. . yet superb. A favorite for celebratory occasions.
Very dressy. distinctively painted with the green. For the entrée. or lobster bisque.Midtown THE MANSION 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue % 404-876-0727 Moderate-Expensive 173 Best Places to Eat Gracious living in the South. the restaurant is housed in a grand. 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 beef Wellington or potato-crusted snapper. 1885 home perched atop a hill. Aptly named. and you'll find many vegetarian entrées. this is a popular spot for weddings and special occasions. Start your meal with an appetizer such as steamed lobster with wilted lettuce. too. . The tandoori dishes are mouth watering. Indian TOUCH OF INDIA 962 Peachtree Street NE % 404-876-7777 Moderate This is one of Atlanta's oldest Indian restaurants. or the filet mignon. orange and white colors of the Indian flag. Try the sole meunière.
Roast suckling pig. Vici is a bocce court where you can work off a few calories. Vici serves dinner daily.174 Best Places to Eat Italian VENI. Mexican & Southwestern ZOCALO'S 187 10th Street NE % 404-249-7576 Inexpensive-Moderate This restaurant offers a serious menu of specialty dishes. . Vidi. Its cozy patio is a lovely place to lunch. VICI 41 14th Street NE % 404-875-8424 Moderate Too much to eat? Next door to Veni. The owners boast of the largest tequila selection in the city. VIDI. prepared with an attention to detail that is unmatched in any other Mexican restaurant in the city. and a slice of whole roasted salmon are but a few of the items on the menu. buffalo milk ricotta-filled tortellini. Vidi. Veni. Northern Italian cuisine in the heart of Midtown. and is open for lunch Mondays-Fridays.
the Imperial Fez is great fun. 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. 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. Atlantans take great pride in the hearty. re- . and this is the place to sample them in the city. and the physical surroundings are dark enough to make you ask for a flashlight to read the menu. This is something to do once every thousand-and-one nights. not haute cuisine.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. The atmosphere is friendly. Try the white and Margarita varieties.
Go early if you don't require an eye-opener. but be prepared for a wait on any one of those days. Mondays-Saturdays. 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. BUCKHEAD DINER 3073 Piedmont Road % 404-262-3336 Expensive The Buckhead Diner was the model for the diner in EuroDisney. which cannot be served until noon.176 Best Places to Eat gional cuisine offered here. The Buckhead Diner is one of the best places for people and car watching. Dine in one of 12 beautifully decorated rooms. Hillary Rodham Clinton lunched here while on a visit. . Brunch is particularly popular on Sundays. and the best place to have dinner solo. Open for dinner. on fare that ranges from filet mignon to fish. restored 1797 plantation home in yuppie central Buckhead. Creative American cuisine served in an energetic environment. The restaurant is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Crisped soft shell crabs and jalapeño coleslaw are some of the innovative offerings. This is a romantic.
Asian CHOPSTIX 4279 Roswell Road NE % 404-255-4868 Expensive Try Chopstix for upscale Chinese food with creative entrées. Fried lobster tail with honey-mustard dressing and smoked salmon in rice paper are two menu favorites. with an old world flavor. Soto serves dinner only. Lunch and dinner are served daily. SOTO JAPANESE RESTAURANT 3330 Piedmont Road NE % 404-233-2005 Moderate Some say it's the best sushi bar in town. Lamb tenderloin with hot pepper sauce and duck ravioli are just a sample of what waits inside. You can count on a good variety of cooked dishes as well.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. . Creative American cuisine has netted this Atlanta favorite Mobil's 4-Star rating and Gourmet Magazine's choice for Atlanta's Best. Pano's & Paul's is open for dinner MondaysSaturdays. dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays. The atmosphere is opulent. Mondays-Saturdays.
The name "fado" means "once upon a time" (pronounce it as "FAH-dough. with pints of Guinness. ." with the emphasis on the first syllable). 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. Try the hot beer pretzels with mustard. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30-2 am. they are open daily for lunch and dinner.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. or the brown ale chicken with mashed potatoes. Fado is open daily for lunch and dinner. ROCK BOTTOM 3242 Peachtree Road NE % 404-264-0253 Moderate This is not your average pub fare. It really looks like an Irish pub. John Harvard's serves lunch and dinner Sundays and Mondays from 11:30 am to midnight. TuesdaysThursdays from 11:30-1 am. fish and chips. Fado is a lot of fun.
Lenox Square Mall % 404-264-1163 Moderate A fusion menu showcases the profusion of Asian. the Rib Ranch is open Sundays-Wednesdays. and has something for everyone. Mediterranean. Southwestern and French items on the menu. The Corner Café also serves lunch daily and dinner on weeknights. 11 am-10 pm. and Thursdays-Saturdays. . Best Places to Eat Bistros TOM TOM: A BISTRO 3393 Peachtree Road. Traditional eggs and bacon pair well with financial statements.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. Brunch CORNER CAFE 3070 Piedmont Road NE % 404-240-1978 Inexpensive-Moderate This is where Atlanta goes for a power breakfast. This place is open for lunch and dinner daily. 11 am11 pm. Try the spinach ravioli or barbecued salmon.
The restaurant is open for breakfast. pancakes and syrup. This is a place to celebrate – in style. McKinnon's serves dinner only. 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. lunch and dinner. and sometimes too busy. and they are closed Sundays. Feeling adventurous? Try the giant Dutch apple pancake. bacon.180 Best Places to Eat ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE 4330 Peachtree Road NE % 404-237-4116 Inexpensive This is breakfast. batter-fried lobster tail. Specialties of the house include veal. . ornate. and venison so rich and tender you could consider taking out a hunting license. Eggs. Continental 103 WEST 103 West Paces Ferry Road NW % 404-233-5993 Deluxe Stylish.
It's a lovingly reproduced Paris brasserie in the midst of Lenox Square. just right for the types who also enjoy the ambience of the W Hotel (see page 219). but the quiet adds to the French countryside ambiance. or a risotto to die for. 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. reservations are required. The outdoor patio is wonderful on a summer evening. Paces Ferry Road NW % 404-846-9779 Deluxe 181 Best Places to Eat Tuna tart with black truffles. French ANIS 2974 Grandview Avenue % 404-233-9889 Expensive-Deluxe The next best thing to visiting Provence itself. Seeger's serves dinner only. Drink chilled white wine and feast on mussels marinière. Try the . Mondays-Saturdays. The restaurant is stylish and spare.Buckhead SEEGER'S 111 W. Scottish deer medallions. 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.
a signature dish from the day the restaurant opened. Fado is a lot of fun. SOLEIL 3081 Maple Drive NE % 404-467-1790 Moderate Southern French fare. The name "fado" means "once upon a time" (pronounce it as "FAH-dough. It really looks like an Irish pub. with pints of Guinness. Fado is open daily for lunch and dinner. Irish FADO 3035 Peachtree Road NE % 404-841-0066 Inexpensive-Moderate A little bit of the "old sod" transplanted to Buckhead. well executed and sensibly priced. fish and chips. For when you need a meal and a comforting ambiance on which you can rely." with the emphasis on the first syllable). Try the grilled Cornish hen or one of the excellent salads. and breakfast that can only be described as a heart attack on a plate. TOULOUSE 2293 Peachtree Road NE % 404-351-9533 Expensive A serious wine list and an unchanging menu of French bistro-inspired fare. .182 Best Places to Eat skate wings browned in butter. if not the most inspired. The food is consistently good.
Northern Italian eatery has been a favorite of Atlanta for more than two decades. grilled fish and chicken. LA GROTTA 2637 Peachtree Road NE % 404-231-1368 Expensive-Deluxe This elegant. La Grotta serves dinner. seafood. homemade pastas. 11-4 and 5-closing. Reservations are accepted for lunch and dinner daily. and it deserves every bit of its popularity. signature sauces. Best Places to Eat . menu items include brick oven-baked pizza. BERTOLINI'S 3500 Peachtree Road (Phipps Plaza) % 404-233-2333 Moderate A long-time Atlanta favorite. Peachtree Center % 404-222-0808 Moderate Azio serves contemporary Italian cuisine in a villastyle setting. MondaysSaturdays. and fresh salads combine with consistently good service at a reasonable price. with a menu that represents a wide range of Italian cuisine. and great focaccia bread.Buckhead 183 Italian AZIO PIZZA & PASTA 229 Peachtree Street. Selections such as roasted quail stuffed with Italian sausage and beef tenderloin grilled with Barolo mustard are longtime favorites. Homemade pastas.
so it is as trendy as its soul mate.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. Save room for a dessert of cappuccino and crème brûlée. It's owned by the same group that runs the Buckhead Diner. you'd almost expect Mario Lanza to burst into song. lemon and Pinot Grigio. rosemary chicken. Signature dishes include shrimp oreganata. the portions are huge. and veal scallopini. . PRICCI 500 Pharr Road % 404-237-2941 Expensive Upscale informality are the bywords of this chi-chi Italian eatery. stuffed mushrooms and calamari fritte. Easy to find. Good selection and fast service. but not worth the wait you sometimes must endure. A favorite on the menu is the cold water lobster tails sautéed in garlic. which include bruschetta. In this throwback to the '50s. The portions are more than generous. you may never get past the appetizers. Seafood ATLANTA FISH MARKET 265 Pharr Road % 404-262-3165 Expensive The place for fresh fish in Atlanta. with the giant fish sculpture looming over the Pharr Road entrance.
5-10 pm. Dine amidst a large stacked-stone fireplace. Maryland crab cakes and rock lobster tails for a long time. Raw bar. Southern BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 West Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-5030 Expensive A warm tribute to the Blue Ridge mountains. Locals love the casualbut-dressy atmosphere. Hickory grilled meats. old timbers. Open for dinner MondaysThursdays. veggies served "family-style. and dinner daily. 11:30-2:30. . painted log walls and red leather booths. 5:30-11 pm. PERCY'S FISH HOUSE 3227 Roswell Road % 404-237-3227 Moderate-Expensive Buckhead's casual seafood restaurant.Buckhead 185 Open for lunch Mondays-Saturdays. this restaurant has been serving up stone crab claws." homemade breads and sumptuous desserts. fried and grilled specials. Best Places to Eat JIM WHITE'S HALF SHELL 2349 Peachtree Road % 404-237-9924 Expensive A Buckhead staple. Fridays and Saturdays. 5-11.
. old timbers. Dine in one of 12 beautifully decorated rooms. This is a romantic. Open for dinner. Dine amidst a large stacked-stone fireplace. 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. The atmosphere is Southern comfortable. Reservations strongly recommended." homemade breads and sumptuous desserts. Mondays-Saturdays. You can even dine outside if weather permits. painted log walls and red leather booths. Hickory grilled meats. BLUE RIDGE GRILL 1261 West Paces Ferry Road % 404-233-5030 Expensive A warm tribute to the Blue Ridge mountains. You'll find Georgia mountain trout grilled over live hickory and North Carolina barbeque on a corn cake among the regional specials. veggies served "family-style.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.
The fax machines. Bones is a must if you are entertaining on an expense account. they serve lunch and dinner during the week and dinner only on Saturdays and Sundays. Reservations strongly recommended. HORSERADISH GRILL 4320 Powers Ferry Road at Chastain Park % 404-255-7277 Expensive Here's Southern cuisine with a twist. traditional steak house food. yet state-of-the-art environment. and private dining rooms with telephones make it the place to power dine. VCRs. CHOPS AND THE LOBSTER BAR 70 West Paces Ferry Road at Peachtree St. . Bones is open daily. The clubby atmosphere. The atmosphere is southern comfortable. You can even dine outside if weather permits. TVs. serving lunch on weekdays and dinner Saturdays and Sundays.000-bottle wine gallery make it a great place to eat. A "power dining" favorite.Buckhead BONES 3130 Piedmont Road % 404-237-2663 Expensive-Deluxe 187 Best Places to Eat Where Atlanta's movers and shakers come to graze. and 10. % 404-262-2675 Expensive Exceptional steaks and seafood served in a classic. You'll find Georgia mountain trout grilled over live hickory and North Carolina barbeque on a corn cake among the regional specials.
stirfries. this is the place. Fresh seafood specials are served for lunch and dinner daily. dinner Mondays-Saturdays. and brunch on Sundays. 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. Canoe serves lunch Mondays-Fridays. homemade soups and hearty sandwiches. 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. . Vegetarian BROADWAY CAFE 2166 Briarcliff Road % 404-329-0888 Inexpensive Pastas.
The tables are so close together you won't be able to hold a private conversation. you're just too fussy. . But Try the Pad Prik. and into the back of a rather nondescript shopping center. The omelets made to order are a brunch staple. Try the "squid of the day" or a more traditional yellowfin tuna topped with large crabs stuffed with shrimp and hollandaise. Open for lunch and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. SQUID ROE COASTAL CUISINE 2940 Johnson Ferry Road % 770-587-FISH Moderate-Expensive A little touch of Florida moved north to Cobb County. 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. Reservations are a must for Sunday brunch. live jazz and freshly flown-in seafood make this a favorite with locals. and is a neighborhood favorite with the VirginiaHighland residents. a spicy hot dish with bell peppers and garlic with pork that is a specialty at Surin of Thailand.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.
Euro-style fare is served in a charming. olives. and brunch and dinner on Sundays. Manuel's is open for lunch and dinner. this is the place to look. It can be hectic on a busy night. You'll find them munching away on exceptional burgers. country French-style room. 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. and Sundays from 11 am-12:30 am. The grilled swordfish with rosemary potatoes.190 Best Places to Eat don't worry. but the atmosphere is friendly and inviting. Mondays-Saturdays from 11 am-2 am. Brunch BABETTE'S CAFE 471 North Highland Avenue NE % 404-523-9121 Expensive You'll wish this was a bed-and-breakfast. and artichokes will have you dreaming of the Mediterranean. Babette's serves dinner from Tuesdays-Saturdays. you'll be too busy concentrating on the food. .
A neighborhood favorite for its fresh. simply prepared foods. . but Murphy's remains a fixture. Lebanese NICOLA'S 1602 La Vista Road % 404-325-2524 Inexpensive A lively and friendly neighborhood restaurant in the vicinity of Emory University. lunch for parties of 12 or more with a reservation. Dinner daily. and brunch and dinner on Sundays.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. like a skillet of potatoes topped with eggs over-easy and melted cheese. Babette's serves dinner from Tuesdays-Saturdays. with delicious and healthy entrées. 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.
192 Best Places to Eat Pizza EVERYBODY'S FAMOUS PIZZA 1040 N. a fascinating array of dishes awaits you inside. . crispy. particularly the prawns in a variety of sauces. Highland Avenue % 404-873-4545 Inexpensive This restaurant serves pizza that is thin. and delightful. Penang Maylaysian is open daily for lunch and dinner. 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.
lunch and dinner are served Tuesdays-Sundays. . and there's almost always a massive line for brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.Little Five Points 193 Little Five Points Brunch THE FLYING BISCUIT CAFE 1655McLendon Avenue NE % 404-687-8888 Inexpensive-Moderate Fist-sized biscuits. organic oatmeal pancakes and turkey meat loaf are staples at this eatery. expect a wait of at least an hour. Best Places to Eat French CAFE BOHEME 453 Moreland Avenue NE % 404-522-4373 Moderate French bistro fare as classic as it comes. black bean cakes. White paper covers on the tables and smoky jazz on the stereo complete the ambiance. Breakfast.
tlantans once viewed I-285 as a great concrete moat. the towns of northern Fulton and DeKalb Counties. outside the Perimeter. have a close relationship with the city. many drivers would be hard pressed to define where Atlanta stops. Alpharetta and Dunwoody. there were clear distinctions between Atlanta and surrounding municipalities such as Marietta. Without the occasional sign alerting you to the changing city limits. These towns are off GA 400/ . Kennesaw. But now you can travel outside the Perimeter into neighboring counties with barely a breach in the strip malls and subdivisions. Roswell. they are rich in history. A Beyond Atlanta Beyond Atlanta Just Outside the Perimeter Orientation North Much of central Atlanta is within Fulton County. including Sandy Springs. Visitors looking for adventures beyond the city should consider a day-trip to one or several of these diverse communities. Roswell and Smyrna. dividing the city from the suburbia. Once. natural beauty and serious shopping opportunities.
Much of the original mill village of Historic Roswell has been restored.com. Alpharetta Once a small farmland community in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. % 678-297-0102. The Alpharetta Welcome Center is located at 20 North Main Street. built in 1839. the third signer of the Declaration of Independence and a former state governor. As the mills and the community flourished. Mittie Bulloch. The county was named for Button Gwinnett. Gwinnett County was created by the State Legislature in 1818. in the foothills of the Georgia Mountains on GA 400. Just perfect for afternoon strolling. 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. with period storefronts containing specialty shops and restaurants dotting the historic district. this town has blossomed into one of the city's up-and-coming suburbs. antebellum mansions rose along the west bank of the creek. www. This was the home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother. Northeast Originally part of Georgia's Indian Territory. Roswell Just 20 miles north of Atlanta. and are within approximately 25 miles of Atlanta.196 Just Outside the Perimeter US 19. its planned communities are filled with high-profile executives and local celebrities.alpharettacvb. .
% 800999-6055 ext 117. Duluth. in Buford. East The city of Atlanta spills over almost imperceptibly from Fulton into DeKalb County. The DeKalb County Convention & Visitors Bureau can be reached at www. Emory University. Buford. neighborhoods such as Druid Hills and Little Five Points are actually in DeKalb County. is the home of Jonesboro. as well as the Mall of Georgia.org. the county seat.gcvb. But the county deserves recognition as a distinct area.atlantasdekalb. Beyond Atlanta Southeast Clayton County. Lawrenceville. Decatur. Lilburn and Norcross are all located off I-85 in Gwinnett County. and Stone Mountain. and new dining and entertainment establishments have sprung up. You can contact the Gwinnett County Convention & Visitors Bureau. and family farms. and in recent years this area has undergone a renaissance. The towns of Braselton. Gone . just 18 miles south of Atlanta off I-75. DeKalb County is also home to Agnes Scott College.Orientation 197 Once largely rural. % 888-494-6638. Gwinnett County is now home to more than 200 international companies and 450 high-tech firms. The area has blossomed to include some of the most exclusive neighborhoods in the Atlanta metropolitan area. grew up around its courthouse. with small towns. www. one of the inspirations for Margaret Mitchell's classic novel. country stores. small storefronts have been preserved.org.
You'll discover the Atlanta Motor Speedway of NASCAR fame. and film photography. that attracts the finest international musicians and vocalists. South This is the area most visitors see first. as south Fulton County is the home of Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. reproductions of costumes. call the Clayton County Convention & Visitors Bureau. West To the west of Atlanta along I-20 is southern Cobb County. the concert hall at Clayton State College in Morrow. The town of Douglasville has a downtown . The Road To Tara Museum. the Atlanta State Farmers Market. one of the busiest in North America. South Fulton County is also home to the South's only velodrome. the home of Six Flags theme park (page 204). with its many sprawling rail lines. and Spivey Hall.198 Just Outside the Perimeter With The Wind. For more information. is filled with all sorts of Rhett and Scarlett memorabilia. GA. South Fulton County retains much of Atlanta's railroad presence. The area is not so firmly entrenched in history that it hasn't left room for a lively present. housed in the old train depot. It's a residential community as well. in the Henry County town of Hampton. such as film props. % 770-478-4800. as well as newer planned developments. This area transports visitors back almost 150 years to the plantation lifestyle era. with older towns such as College Park. located in East Point.
Northwest Cobb County came into being in 1832 when the state redistributed land once belonging to the Cherokee Nation. and the Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art showcases a permanent collection of works by Southern artists. Marietta has five National Register Historic Districts containing more than 150 antebellum and Victorian homes. and is the home of Arbor Place Mall (see Shopping. Beyond Atlanta Marietta The charming community of Marietta. % 678-909-COBB (2622) or 800451-3480. although considered bedroom communities for Atlanta. The Kennesaw House. page 216). www. offers a glimpse of the South's vivid and dramatic past. It is named for Thomas Welch Cobb. have histories and personalities of their own. The picturesque town square is perfect for shopping and strolling. Today. the towns of Cobb County.com. For information. call the Cobb County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Much of the county was devastated during the battle of Kennesaw Mountain (see page 91).cobbcvb.Orientation 199 area listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Walking tours escort visitors past immaculately maintained 19th-century mansions that ooze with the charm of Gone With The Wind. where Major General William Tecumseh Sherman slept before . a short 15 miles northwest of Atlanta off I-75. an early settler in the region.
a wellknown and well-loved area landmark. is now home to the Marietta Museum of History. which was founded as a getaway for early Atlantans. Attractions There's no shortage of amusements and attractions just beyond the perimeter road surrounding Atlanta. Vinings is the place to go. and the Chattahoochee River. . combine to make this a good hotel location beyond the Perimeter. "go past the big chicken. Cumberland Mall.200 Just Outside the Perimeter marching into Atlanta. Vinings' close proximity to Buckhead. Marietta is also home to the big chicken. Located on the Cobb County side of I-285. Vinings boasts several preserved sites such as the Pace House and the Old Vinings Inn. Antique shops and high-rise businesses mix dramatically within this pre-Civil War area. and never run out of things to do. the interstates. located on the second floor. You could spend an entire week without ever setting foot into downtown Atlanta. Downtown. Don't be surprised to hear many Atlantans give directions that include." Vinings If antiques call to you with a siren song.
and tennis center. take GA 400 north to Exit 6 (Northridge). To reach the Nature Center from Atlanta. Take the first left at Azalea Drive. Proceed 1.100-acre complex containing vineyards. a winery. Inn. Beyond Atlanta Northeast CHATEAU ELAN RESORT AND WINERY 100 Tour de France Braselton % 678-425-0900 or 800-233-WINE (9463). and Spa are the first gate on The Château Elan Winery has received more than 200 medals of excellence since it opened in 1984. The Château produces 15 varieties of wine.chateauelan.com A 16th-century-style château is the focal point of this 3. and a boardwalk along the Chattahoochee River. turn left onto Highway 211 and cross over the interstate. then take an immediate right at Dunwoody Place. 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. Winery tours are available. then turn right and cross the river. www. and another left at Willeo Road.Attractions 201 North CHATTAHOOCHEE NATURE CENTER 9135 Willeo Road Roswell % 770-992-2055 Spread over 127 acres in north Fulton County. a European-style health spa. The Nature Center is on the right. Take I-85 to Exit 126. bear right and go back over the freeway. trails through the forest.2 miles to Roswell Road. The Winery. three championship golf courses.
and Real Estate are the third gate. . there is also a petting zoo. Lilburn is approximately 20 miles northeast of Atlanta. and the Golf Clubhouse (the Château and the Woodlands).200 acres of recreational facilities surrounded by 38. onto Highway 78 east. From I-985 take Exit 8-Friendship Road.202 Just Outside the Perimeter the left.000 acres of water offers a multitude of activities. $5 for children Hours: Daily. see page 119. cross the Yellow River Bridge. YELLOW RIVER WILDLIFE GAME RANCH 4525 Highway 78 Lilburn Admission: $6 for adults. Lake Lanier is approximately 35 miles north of Atlanta. The ranch is the first driveway on the left after the bridge. the par 3 golf course is the second gate. and stables. 9:30 am to dusk % 770-972-6643 More than 600 native Georgia animals. after 10 miles. some rarely seen elsewhere in the state. Take I-285 to exit 39B. Take I-85 north to I-985 (Gainesville exit). Over 1. 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. The road ends at Lake Lanier Islands Resort. For Spa information. turn left and continue for five miles. roam 24 wooded acres of this wildlife reserve. including the Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park.
6 am-midnight. miniature golf. Beyond Atlanta . transfer to #19 bus You'll find Stone Mountain just 16 miles east of Atlanta. Within the park you'll find a skylift. wildlife preserve and petting zoo. www. with four million visitors annually. the town was burned in Sherman's March to the Sea. Stone Mountain itself is a marvel of man and nature. an antique auto museum. attraction hours vary % 770-498-5690. a carving of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Originally known as New Gibraltar.stonemountainpark.Attractions 203 East STONE MOUNTAIN PARK US Highway 78 Stone Mountain Admission: $16 for adults. plus beaches and water slides. and tennis.com MARTA: #120 Stone Mountain bus from Avondale Station. an antebellum plantation. $13 ages three to 11 Parking: $6 per vehicle Hours: Park. The town was rebuilt after the war and is now called The Village of Stone Mountain. Stone Mountain Park is one of the most popular attractions in the United States. Lee. a paddlewheel riverboat. The world's largest exposed granite outcropping is the canvas for the world's largest bas-relief sculpture. in DeKalb county.
about 10 miles from Douglasville. golf. take I-20/GA 402 west across the river.com Six Flags Over Georgia presents family-friendly fun for all ages. From central Atlanta. beach volleyball. live Broadway-style shows. Check the web site or call the park for information on admission prices. sixflags. Highlights include heart-pounding rides. Turn left at Six Flags Parkway and follow the signs for the park entrance. this facility offers swimming. . paddleboats and fishing.204 Just Outside the Perimeter South ATLANTA BEACH AT CLAYTON COUNTY INTERNATIONAL PARK 2300 Hwy. West SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA 7561 Six Flags Road at I-20 West Mableton % 770-948-9290 www. 138 Jonesboro % 770-477-3766 Site of the 1996 Olympics beach volleyball competition. and other thrilling attractions. The park is located in southern Cobb County.
The Foam Factory Funhouse is for kids up to age 15. % 770-424-9283 This water theme park spread over almost 40 acres is one of the largest water parks in the country. From Atlanta. take I-75 north to Exit 265 and follow the signs. % 770-424-9283 Georgia's only amusement park designed especially for families with children features rides for all ages. $15 for children three to four feet tall. plus tax. daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Beyond Atlanta . The park is open seasonally only. admission to Foam Factory only is $8 for kids. Hours: Open weekends only in May. $3 for parents and $5 for toddlers. and it includes attractions that are both thrilling and relaxing. WHITE WATER THEME PARK 250 North Marietta Parkway Marietta Admission: $23 for adults.Attractions 205 Northwest AMERICAN ADVENTURES AMUSEMENT PARK 250 Cobb Parkway Marietta Admission is $15 for all attractions. from May to Labor Day. There's also mini-golf and go-cart racing.
the bride of Theodore Roosevelt. Call for performance schedules and ticket information. off GA 9 (Roswell Road/Atlanta Street). Bulloch Hall is in Historic Roswell. DUNWOODY STAGE DOOR PLAYERS 5339 Chamblee Road Dunwoody % 770-396-8092 This non-profit. The theater is located in Dunwoody. community-based theater offers quality productions of classic and contemporary comedies. this was the childhood home of Mittie Bulloch. . Sr. and the mother of President Theodore Roosevelt.206 Just Outside the Perimeter Historic & Cultural Activities North BULLOCH HALL 180 Bulloch Avenue Roswell % 770-992-1731 Built in 1840. dramas and musicals. the 26th President of the United States.
and Pullmans (including the 1911 car "Superb" used by President Harding during his Presidency). carriage house.Historic & Cultural Activities 207 SMITH PLANTATION HOME 935 Alpharetta Street Roswell Admission: $5 for adults.srmduluth. % 770-641-3978 The antebellum home was constructed in 1845 and has working outbuildings. www. including vintage steam locomotives. spring house. sculpture and other fine arts. barn and slave cabin. $3 for children Hours: Tours are conducted Mondays-Fridays. historic wooden cars. noon.org Over 70 pieces of rolling stock. and 1 pm. including a cook house. 11 am and 2 pm. and the third Sunday of each month from noon to 5 pm. SOUTHEASTERN RAILWAY MUSEUM 3996 Buford Highway Duluth % 770-476-2013. can be seen up-close at this 12-acre site. 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. Saturdays at 11 am. photography. The Railway Museum is open Saturdays from 9-5. .
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." and presents the highest level of musical performance from classical to jazz. Recent productions have included Hedda Gabler.208 Just Outside the Perimeter South SPIVEY HALL Clayton State College 5900 N. 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. Spivey Hall is known as the "Carnegie Hall of the South. Moon Over Buffalo and Smoke On The Mountain. . this museum provides visitors with exposure to visual arts through exhibitions and services. Lee Street Morrow % 770-961-3683 Intimate and elegant. Call for current production schedule and ticket information.
The cost is $2 per hour. the eight-mile trek is an easy to moderate one. 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.000 feet.Sports 209 Sports Golf and tennis are the sports that dominate beyond the Perimeter. The 900acre park sits at an elevation of 3. 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. Club- . It is here that you can take the approach path to the beginning of the Appalachian Trail. which drops 729 feet in seven cascades. Reservations are required at least two days in advance. with some small attention given to hiking and water sports on Lake Lanier. There is a choice of two trails. and at the end of the fivemile hike there's a lodge that serves family-style meals. approximately 100 miles northwest of Atlanta (about a twohour drive).
par 72 private course has a yardage of 6.chateauelan. The 18-hole. 10 water slides.781.com For some serious golf. paddleboats. . Sam Snead and Kathy Whitworth. sailboats. Gene Sarazen. Northeast Boating & Water Sports LAKE LANIER ISLANDS 6950 Holiday Road Buford % 770-932-7255 Ski boats. pontoon boats and houseboats are available for rent at Lake Lanier Islands. tee off at Château Elan. Golf CHATEAU ELAN 6060 Golf Club Drive Braselton % 678-42506050 www.210 Just Outside the Perimeter house with pro shop. showers. and miniature golf. home of the Legends Course designed by Denis Griffiths. lockers and snack bar. The golf club also has a driving range. a wave pool. practice greens and cart rentals. The area also has a one-mile-long white sand beach.
putting green and restaurant. Reservations are required at least one day in advance. but no clubhouse or snack bar.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. fees are $2. East Golf STONE MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE US Highway 78 Village of Stone Mountain % 770-498-5690 www. Beyond Atlanta .50 for doubles.Sports 211 Tennis HUDLOW CENTER 2501 Old Rockridge Road Norcross % 770-417-2210 Sixteen all-outdoor hard surface courts are lighted for evening play. and features a driving range. the course is open daily. $2.00 for singles.stonemountainpark. There's a soft drink machine. and bag drop-off. The clubhouse hosts a pro shop. locker rooms. Located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta.
Admission to the park is all that's required. features the world's largest exposed granite outcrop.212 Just Outside the Perimeter Hiking STONE MOUNTAIN PARK US Highway 78 Village of Stone Mountain Admission: adults. 6 am-midnight % 770-498-5690 www.com This multifaceted park. . A recent $1 million renovation included everything from fairways to the clubhouse. $13 Hours: Attraction hours vary. park is open year round. All trails are easy to moderate. at an elevation of 1. Lake Side is located south of Atlanta. it's now open to the public. ages three-11. $16. or take another that leads to the top of the mountain. South Golf LAKE SIDE GOLF CLUB 3600 Old Fairburn Road East Point % 404-344-3629 Once a private club. located 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. near Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport.600 feet. You can hike one of two trails around the base of the outcropping. You'll find a dogleg on nearly every hole that will keep you challenged.stonemountainpark.
vending machines. Features such as curbside-to-hole valet service. showers and lockers. Two-story clubhouse with large pro shop. its position is in danger of being usurped. first-class rental equipment. all lighted for evening play. putting green and driving range round out the amenities. but with the addition of several megamalls in the surrounding areas." This 18-hole championship course is situated in a riverside setting. Beyond the Perimeter. Reservations can be made up to three days in advance. Fees are $2 per person. Tennis SOUTH FULTON TENNIS CENTER 5645 Mason Road College Park % 770-306-3059 Four outdoor clay courts and 20 hard surface outdoor courts. then the area beyond the Perimeter will be shopping nirvana for you. shopping is done on a grand scale. per hour. Stockbridge is off I-75.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. just south of Atlanta. call the Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association at % 770399-5788. no cute little shops . For more information about tennis facilities. Atlanta has long been the mecca for shopping in the Southeast. Beyond Atlanta Shopping If you've come to shop till you drop.
take Exit 9 to Haynes Bridge Road.214 Just Outside the Perimeter hugging a prime position on Main Street. then turn right on Haynes Bridge and go about ¼ mile. All the usual suspects – Ralph Lauren. Crate & Barrel. Rich's and Lord & Taylor. bustling. sprawling airy mall that is absolutely perfect for the boomtown suburbia of Alpharetta. take I-85 to GA 400 and continue north for about 45 miles. Dawsonville is in Dawson County. NORTH POINT MALL Alpharetta % 770-740-8636 A big. Off 5th and Donna Karan Company Store. . Here they are gathered together in major installations. North NORTH GEORGIA PREMIUM OUTLETS Dawson Forest Road Dawsonville % 706-216-3609 One of the better outlets within an hour's drive of Atlanta. Polo. From I-85 take GA 400 north. The mall is on the right at the intersection of Dawson Forest Road. The Gap. Brooks Brothers. Lace up your Reeboks and prepare for serious shopping. The mall entrance is on the right. Inside you'll find Dillard's.
From I-85 take I-285 West. Across the street. Sears. 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. This mall is just north of the Perimeter. Rich's.Shopping PERIMETER MALL 4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road Dunwoody % 770-394-4270 215 The Southeast's first Nordstrom opened shop at this mall. Be brave. Pleasant Hill Road. The traffic is mind-boggling in this area. and Parisian. traditional mall shopping. and joined the company of JCPenney. Beyond Atlanta Northeast GWINNETT PLACE Pleasant Hill Road Duluth % 770-476-5160 Good. It has more upscale . Something for everyone. anchored by Macy's. Macy's. the mall will be on the right. and 185 other fine stores. and hope for a parking space. Take Exit 21 and make a right off the ramp onto Ashford Dunwoody Road. solid. Take I-85 north to Exit 104. you'll find Home Depot's Expo and Old Navy. Rich's. Go west on Pleasant Hill Road. or from GA 400 take I-285 East. the mall is on the left.
16 eateries. and The Disney Store. Special services include Spa Sydell. You'll find Nordstrom and Lord & Taylor anchoring this extravaganza. The mall is one block down Douglas Drive on the left. Douglasville is about 10 miles west of Six Flags Theme Park. and a post office. bebe. CUMBERLAND MALL 1000 Cumberland Mall Atlanta % 770-435-2206 An eclectic array of stores awaits you inside the Cumberland Mall. Borders Books and Music and an 18-screen movie theater. . West ARBOR PLACE MALL Chapel Hill Road Douglasville % 770-947-4245 One of the newest in the area. Old Navy. You'll find everything from Macy's and JC Penney to Ann Taylor. this one features Dillard's. Turn left and continue for about ¼ mile to the mall. Take I-85 to Exit 115 (GA 20W). Cumberland Mall is just inside the Perimeter in the Vinings area. Go south to the second light at Douglas Drive and turn right. off Cobb Parkway near the I-75/I-285 Interchange.216 Just Outside the Perimeter shops than Gwinnett Place. Take I-20 west to Exit 36 which is Chapel Hill Road. making it worth the extra 10-minute drive north.
with televised sporting events and live music on the weekend. the nightlife has grown with it. the offerings are intriguing. Although not as prevalent as they are Downtown. . Northeast FLYING MACHINE 510 Briscoe Boulevard Lawrenceville % 770-962-2262 This one is a bit of a mix. The usual musical fare is Texas shuffle and jump blues. 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. As the area outside of Atlanta has grown. Woodstock is in Cherokee County. To get there. north of Marietta and just south of Lake Allatoona. take I-75 north to I-575. The aeronautically themed restaurant with a runway's-edge view of the Gwinnett County Airport features country music performers. then turn left onto Highway 92 and right onto Canton Road (Main Street) in Woodstock. Main Street Woodstock % 770-517-2583 A casual barbecue restaurant and bar. Go north on I-575.
. . . . . . $50-$100 Moderate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $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 . . . . . . . . . . . You'll hear everything from Rocky Top to the Rolling Stones. . . . . . . . and a music room inside featuring local party bands. . . . $100-$150 Expensive. . . . . . . . . . . . with local and regional acts. . . Best Places To Stay ACCOMMODATIONS PRICE SCALE Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOUCK'S 305 Village Parkway Marietta % 770-859-0041 This bustling Marietta nightspot has a large outdoor deck. Houck's has a large local following that revels in the requests and singalongs. .
a health club. with games of chess. Beyond Atlanta W ATLANTA HOTEL @ perimeter center 111 Perimeter Center West Atlanta. Chic and metropolitan in style. On-site are four restaurants. indoor and outdoor pools.com Deluxe The "W" hotels (for warm. Tired of all that work? Fall asleep in beds with 250-thread-count linens and goosedown comforters. and candles. . GA 30346 % 770-395-7700 or 800-554-0055 Deluxe A pretty hotel with a hint of luxury. The 459 rooms are spacious.whotels. data ports and modems. all designed to create a "living room" feel. the rooms provide laptop hookups. Even the lobby is chi-chi. and decorated in neutral color schemes with light pine furniture.Best Places To Stay 219 North CROWNE PLAZA RAVINIA 4355 Ashford-Dunwoody Road Dunwoody. witty and welcoming) are Starwood's new signature collection of hotels for the trendy set. convention center and business services. other board games. internet access. The hotel is approximately 45 minutes north of the airport. GA 30346 % 770-396-6800 or 877-946-8357 www.
and more than 200 acres of vineyards producing a variety of wines. an equestrian show center. East EVERGREEN CONFERENCE CENTER & RESORT 4021 Lakeview Dr. three dual-line telephones. tennis and spa packages. sports bar.com Expensive Managed by Marriott. and minibar.220 Just Outside the Perimeter Northeast CHATEAU ELAN 100 Tour de France Braselton. . Village of Stone Mountain. a full service spa. horseback and nature trails. GA 30517 % 678-425-0900 or 800-233-WINE (9436) www. The Château Elan resort includes a 25.com Deluxe Château Elan offers many special golf. This French-inspired château complex just 45 minutes to an hour northeast of Atlanta will transport you to another world. GA 30083 % 770-879-9900 www.000-squarefoot conference center.evergreenresort. the Evergreen Conference Center and Resort is ranked as one of the top meeting facilities in the United States. a Stan Smith-designed seven-court tennis center. The resort features a restaurant. a personal safe.chateauelan. Each of the resort's deluxe rooms include an oversize bath with separate garden tub and shower. health club and tennis. 170-acre golf course.
one mile east of Perimeter Mall and eight miles from Buckhead. voice mail. STONE MOUNTAIN FAMILY CAMPGROUND % 770-498-5710 or 800-385-9807 www. a supply store. GA 30341 % 770-457-9628. STONE MOUNTAIN INN 78 Stone Mountain Parkway Village of Stone Mountain. data ports and coffee makers. On-site amenities include an outdoor swimming pool. volleyball court and playground.stonemountainpark.Best Places To Stay HOLIDAY INN SELECT 4386 Chamblee Dunwoody Road Chamblee. cable TVs. 800-535-0707 Moderate-Expensive 221 This upscale Holiday Inn. the Bristol Bar and Grille. partial hook-up and full hook-up sites. a fitness room and laundry. laundry facilities. GA 30086 % 770-469-3311 Moderate A classic Southern inn located near the entrance to the park. Ideal for the business traveler. The campground has lake sites. the 92-room hotel features banquet and meeting facilities and a southern-style restaurant. has 250 rooms with in-room work desks.com/lodging/campground Inexpensive The 441-site campground features primitive tent sites. Beyond Atlanta .
. . . . . . . . . an exercise facility. GA 30236 % 770-968-4300. . . . . . . . . Best Places To Eat DINING PRICE SCALE Price scale reflects the cost of an average entrée. and in-room coffee makers. . . .222 Just Outside the Perimeter South HOLIDAY INN SOUTH 6288 Old Dixie Highway Jonesboro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-535-0707 Moderate Just seven miles from Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport and 13 miles from downtown Atlanta. . . . . . $25-$50 Deluxe . . . . . . . . . . cable TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Facilities at this 180-room hotel include a seasonal outdoor pool. . complimentary morning coffee. . More than $50 . . . . . . . . . . . this is an excellent choice for the budget traveler. . . . . . . . Inexpensive . . . . . . . . . . $5-$10 Moderate . . . . $10-$25 Expensive . . . . . . . . .
La Grotta has earned AAA's prestigious Four Diamond Award. and a Reader's Choice Award from Gourmet magazine.com Expensive La Grotta specializes in Northern Italian cuisine. it's bellissima. reservations are recommended. For a little more adventure. try the puerco enguajillo. but when they connect. Altobeli's is open for dinner daily from 5 pm.la-grotta. 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. Ay Caramba! LA GROTTA 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road Crowne Plaza Ravinia Dunwoody % 770-395-9925.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. The food and service are sometimes erratic. pork strips cooked in a red chili sauce. www.
The more adventurous should try dishes such as joloff rice. Duluth % 678-473-9889 Moderate An exotic dining experience that takes Southeast Asian flavors and serves them up in a kitschy.224 Just Outside the Perimeter Northeast CRIPPLE CREEK 3525 Mall Blvd. and fufu. MAYLAYAN VILLAGE 3312 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Duluth % 770-497-4228 Moderate Burgers. MINA'S PLACE 6889 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Think Thai meets Polynesian. . Not exactly a mountain lodge. but pretty close. be brave. L. quasi-tropical décor. Bean atmosphere. pizza and steaks served in an L. fish in palm oil. including jerk chicken. The menu is fascinating. Norcross % 770-242-0305 Inexpensive Memorable West African cuisine.
GA (Emory University area) % 404-892-1414 Tuesdays-Saturdays. SUSHI AVENUE 308 Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur. If you don't like sushi. pretty.Best Places To Eat 225 East FLOATAWAY CAFE 1123 Zonolite Road Decatur. Try the chanterelle pizza. Beyond Atlanta . it may be a pricey evening. The presentation will make you think you've wandered into a sushi bar in Tokyo by mistake. 5-10 pm (dinner only) Expensive This is a Mediterranean café with overtones of California Cuisine. lunch is served Mondays-Fridays Moderate Sushi Avenue is a small. or donburi rice bowls with breaded pork cutlets. and unassuming little restaurant that consistently serves up fresh sushi. with a bottle of wine and three courses. 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. try the buckwheat noodles with tempura.
this is one of the best places in town for breakfast or brunch. fried chicken. "elegant Southern. so expect good food but not a great location. buckwheat pancakes. It's a modest establishment in a "transitional" neighborhood.226 Just Outside the Perimeter THUMBS UP DINER 573 Edgewood Avenue. 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. breakfast and lunch only Inexpensive If you like stone-ground grits. . Old Fourth Ward Decatur. The prices can't be beat. Truett Cathy is a fitting tribute. The Green family calls their big. buffet-style lunch and brunch. and your orange juice fresh and pulpy." Luscious roast meats. and fresh vegetables are highlights of the menu. GA % 404-223-0690 Open 7 am-3 pm. And the kids will get a kick out of the restored cars in the parking lot. 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.
Elegant. teriyaki and other flavors. FOWL PLAY CAFE 3161 North Cobb Pkwy Kennesaw % 770-966-9686 Inexpensive Buffalo-style in five degrees of heat. Open daily for breakfast. Beyond Atlanta . 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. Toppings such as coleslaw and grilled pineapple mean you really can have it your way. chicken's the thing here.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. lunch and dinner. yet affordable and familiar. especially those wings slathered with honey mustard.
This is an unassuming little spot that's worth exploring. home to a butterfly conservatory. . Regional Tours Atlantans love to drive. Georgia's own alpine village. or at the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga. INDIA'S OVEN 1477 Roswell Road Marietta % 770-971-1166 Inexpensive-Moderate The chef's sense of spicing is evident in the chutneys. where you can observe scuba divers feeding giant catfish and sharks.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. tandooris and other traditional fare. as there is so much to see within a short drive. Upscale and soothing with superior service. Nature lovers can get their fill at Callaway Gardens. 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. But you can't blame them for their road trip fever. Can't get to Germany for the Oktoberfest? You can fill up on oom-pah-pah in Helen.
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. office.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. GA 30534 Hours: Park. www. Lodge accommodations include rooms and suites. 7 am to 10 pm. visit the Etowah Indian Mounds. take GA 400 north to GA 53.ganet. 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. There are also 20 cabins with one.org/dnr/parks or http://ngeorgia. turn left toward Dawsonville. 8-5 % 800-573-9656 or 706-265-8888 (reservations). depending on your level of fitness. Civil War buffs will yearn to walk the battlefield of Chickamauga. 706-265-4703 (park). From Atlanta. Turn right onto Elliott Family Parkway (Hwy 183). or three bedrooms. Hike the trails around the base or to the top fall. two.North 229 And if history is your heart's desire. some are handicapped accessible. Beyond Atlanta . the well-preserved site of mounds built from AD 1000-1500. Continue on 183 until it ends. where you can almost hear the sound of cannon fire. white-tailed deer and black bears. Keep an eye open for pileated woodpeckers. and 20 campsites with water and electricity.
GA Georgia's Alpine Village % 800-858-8027. on the outskirts of Chattanooga. to Highway 384. then head west on Route 2 to Oglethorpe. Entrance to the park is on the left. continuing north on Highway 365. It's packed during Oktoberfest. TN.org (Welcome Center) This Bavarian-themed village.230 Regional Tours then turn right on GA 52. and only just a little over the top. HELEN. go north to the Gainesville/I-985 exit. a mile past Burt's Pumpkin Farm. 85 miles (about 1½ hours) from downtown Atlanta. is cute and kitschy. People love to stroll the streets of specialty shops that sell handmade goods and holiday decorations. outside Chattanooga. which features 355 weapons dating from the Revolutionary War through World War II. The visitor center houses the Fuller Gun Collection.helenga. Turn left onto 384 and go 16 miles to Highway 75. www. From I-85. but at other times you won't have to wait too long to drink German-style beer in the beer gardens and eateries. Chickamauga is just south of the Tennessee border. Turn right and go three miles into Helen. Go 42 miles. Take I-75 north. take GA 27 to Chickamauga. From there. . 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. only 92 miles from downtown Atlanta.
Callaway Gardens holds a holiday extravaganza (see page 25). holding more than 9. The 2. take I-85 south. After you tour the 12-story complex. Callaway Gardens is another world. GA Admission: $10 adults. $5 children over five % 800-225-5292. birds. Beyond Atlanta South CALLAWAY GARDENS 205 N. From Atlanta.org 231 This popular Chattanooga attraction.South TENNESSEE AQUARIUM 1 Broad Street Chattanooga. continue south on I-185 to the exit for US Hwy 27. just 115 miles (approximately two hours) from downtown Atlanta on I-75. TN % 800-262-0695 www. . reptiles and amphibians.tnaqua. is the largest freshwater aquarium in the world. mammals.000 fish.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. Cherry Street Pine Mountain.org Only 70 miles from downtown Atlanta. Go left on Hwy 27 for approximately 10 miles to Callaway Gardens. you can rest your feet in the IMAX 3D theater next door. Kids will love this one. www. when the highway splits. At Christmas time.callawaygardens.
a vacant house called Plum Orchard. shell-gravel paths through forests of moss-draped live oaks. wide beaches. near the ferry dock. including the ruins of a mansion at Dungeness. Jekyll Island. and the number of visitors is limited to 300 per day. Sea Island and Little St. call % 912-8824335. Simons were first called "golden" by the Spanish. Simons Island Georgia Tourism Board % 800-847-4842. Sea Island and Little St. and Greyfield. Simons. then I-16 east to Savannah. (The couple was married in the First African Baptist Church on the north end of the island. Cumberland Island is a subtropical paradise and protected national seashore. Take I-75 to Macon. and Carolyn Bessette held their wedding reception.org 800-933-COAST (2627) St. and wild horses left over from the days of the Spanish occupation.232 Regional Tours CUMBERLAND ISLAND NATIONAL SEASHORE % 912-882-4336 The largest of Georgia's barrier reef islands. For reservations and fare information.) The trip to Cumberland Island takes about 6½ hours from Atlanta. Jr. . the exclusive lodge where John F. A number of structures built by the family of Thomas Carnegie (brother of Andrew) remain. Kennedy. www. Most of its attractions are natural ones – long. Simons. Jekyll. The island is accessible only by ferry. From Savannah take I-95 south approximately 90 miles to the St. Mary's exit.georgia. THE GOLDEN ISLES St. A visitor center and most of the historic sites are found at the southern end of the island.
a private retreat. Other must-see sites include the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute and the Birmingham Museum of Art.West 233 Today. St. golf courses and a plethora of really good seafood restaurants. where you will get on 84 east to the Golden Isles. Simons and Jekyll are reached by causeways. take I-75 south to Macon. There are lots of amenities. Beyond Atlanta West BIRMINGHAM. such as good hotels. VisionLand Theme Park (% 205-481-4750) is near the town of Bessemer. Jekyll more of a quiet family-style retreat. All of the islands are great for walking along the beaches. Sea Island is bridged to St. a Six-Flags-style theme park. Simons for the upscale visitor. 70 miles south of Savannah and 242 miles southeast of Atlanta. just outside of Bir- . and searching for sand dollars. The islands are all quite different from one another. Alabama. From Brunswick. 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. Pick up I-16 east to Savannah and then I-95 south to the Brunswick exit. St. and Little St. Simons the most touristy. wide expanses facing the Atlantic that transport you to another world. is reached only by boat. and Little St. and the McWane Center. Simons. resorts and historic sites carry on the tradition. From Atlanta. Spend hours shelling (whelks and conchs). a science and technology museum. Simons.
10 am-5 pm.birminghamal. space travel simulators and an IMAX theater are just a few of the highlights. The McWane Center is housed in a renovated department store in Birmingham. and Sundays. first-class day of fun. US SPACE & ROCKET CENTER One Tranquility Base Huntsville. and $1 for college students. Aviation Challenge and the NASA Visitor Center. noon-5 pm. .org. and Sundays. contact the Birmingham Convention & Visitors Bureau at % 800962-6453.234 Regional Tours mingham (continue on I-20 past Birmingham to reach Bessemer).com Home to the US Space Camp. Kelly Ingram Park. Nearby are the 16th Street Baptist Church. in the Civil Rights District. Admission to the Institute is $5 for adults. 1-5 pm. The center is open Mondays-Saturdays. and the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame. and free for children under three. this is an interactive.ussrc. The Birmingham Civil Rights Institute (% 205-3289696) is at 520 16th Street North. the park is open weekends only between April 10-May 31. $2 for seniors. $6 for seniors and youths under 13. or www. 10 am-5 pm. For more information about attractions. www. Hours are Tuesdays-Saturdays. $5 for children under five. AL 35807 % 256-837-3400 or 800-637-7223 (for reservations). Admission is $22 for adults and $18 for children and seniors. Displays from the US Space program. US Space Academy. at 200 19th Street North (% 205-714-8300). and daily from 10 am-10 pm between May 31-August 21. admission is $7 for adults.
about 3½ hours from Atlanta. Sundays.Northwest 235 Huntsville is in northern Alabama. priests platforms and temples. Beyond Atlanta . take I-75 north. 2:00-5:30 pm % 770-387-3747 Home to a flourishing Etowah Indian community from AD 1000 to 1500. 9:00 am-5:30 pm. these ceremonial mounds were used as burial places. Take I-20 west to Highway 431 north into Huntsville. turn left on Highway 20 and left again on Highway 61. Northwest ETOWAH INDIAN MOUNDS 813 Indian Mounds Road Cartersville. Cartersville is about 45 miles northwest of Atlanta. GA Admission: $3 for adults. $2 for ages six-18. The largest of the three grassy mounds stands 63 feet tall. and follow the signs from there. under six free Hours: Tuesdays-Saturdays. This is a registered State Historic Site.
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performing see performing arts Ashley Oaks. 26. see also King. 204 Atlanta Boat Show. Buckhead. outside the Perimeter. 216 art galleries. 2223. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. 58-59 Atlanta Falcons. 32 Ansley Mall. 229-230 Amtrak. 89 Atlanta Ballet. 72 Atlanta Cyclorama. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 157. 27. museums. shopping. 72. Decatur area. 205 Amicalola Falls State Park. 6. Sweet Auburn. Ivan. 209. 74. Jr. 9 Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 148-151. outside the Perimeter. 156. price scale. 74. Downtown. 223. 155. 73 Atlanta Civic Center. visitors bureau. 6 Atlanta Hawks. 97. 72 Arbor Place Mall. 66-67 Atlanta Braves. festival. 108113. 72-73. Martin Luther. 96-97. 80 Atlanta Home Show. 196. 131 Atlanta Contemporary Art Center. 214 Ambassadors (urban patrol group). 97-98 Atlanta History Center. 200. 48 antiques and rarities.Index accommodations. 16-17 American Adventures Amusement Park. Northwest Atlanta. 219-222. 75 art museums. 200 Apex Museum. 20 Index . 128 African-American history and art: Auburn Avenue tour. 6 Alliance Theater Company. 49-50. 6465. Jr. 125-126 Atlanta Beach. 237. Agatha's . 82.A Taste of Mystery. 201-202 Actor's Express. 48-48. 77. 144-147. Midtown. 151154. 157. 18 Atlanta Botanical Gardens. 129 Alpharetta. 2829. 195. 207. 54 Allen. 208 arts. 105 Ansley Park. dining. Georgia Dome. airport. accommodations. 128 airport (Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport). 93-95. resorts..
Midtown. 237-238. 161. 108-109 bicycle racing. dining. 25. 141. Midtown. 6. 114. 151-154. 6869. 178. 97-98 Battle of Atlanta. Decatur. shopping. 239. accommodations. sightseeing tours. bars. 237 bars. 116-117. AL. 80. Little Five Points. rental agencies. 72 Atlanta Motor Speedway. Atlanta History Center. 99 Atlanta Symphony. 73 basketball (Atlanta Hawks). 176-188. Downtown. 44. 134-137 bars and pubs. 132-134. shopping. regional tours. Downtown. 215216. 210 Buckhead. 6668. 18-19. 237 attractions. see also MARTA Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design. accommodations. 58-66. 58-59. 168-169. 106-108. 102 books and bookstores. 115-118 Braselton. Marietta. 51. 98 biking. Atlanta-Fulton Counter. scenic drives. map. 93-95 automobiles: driving tips. antiques. 100 Atlanta Preservation Center. bookstores. antiques. 137-141. 41. 69-70. 43. 86-87. 9091 Bennet Street. 233-234 boating. 81 ty Stadium. outside the Perimeter. 206 buses. jazz and dance clubs. 119. 200-205 Auburn Avenue tour. 98 ATMs. 111. 38-39. Callanwolde Fine Arts Cen96-97. 201-202. 228235. 197. major routes. 210 Bulloch Hall. 220. Braves Mu- . 115 Buford. 100-101 banks. 108-112. 53. 57-71. 126 Atlanta Polo Club. 52 auto racing. 32. 70. dining. attractions. 76 Atlanta Steeplechase. jazz and dance clubs: Buckhead. 34. parks. 137-141. water sports. 30. 210 Bobby Jones Golf Course. 100-101 Atlanta Opera. rush hour headaches. Druid Hills. 127 Atlanta Thrashers (hockey). 84.244 Atlanta Alive! seum and Hall of Fame. 71. 101-102 Birmingham. 190 baseball (Atlanta Braves). Château Elan. 197. 29-31.
Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival. 75 canoeing and rafting. 13-14 clothing. 14-15 CNN Center. 106 communities and neighborhoods. 192 Chastain Park. 59. 25. tennis. Charles Howard. 4. 113114 crafts: Georgia Mountain Crafts Fair. Kennesaw Mountain Civil War Museum. 58-59 dance. 20. 232 Cumberland Mall. 17-26 Centennial Olympic Park. 20-21. 112-113. 102 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. dining. 39-50 consignment shops. 216 currency. 213 Colony Square Mall. 2425 Civil War. 55. 231 Cheshire Bridge Road: antiques. 20 Clayton County. 112 Christmas celebrations. 204 climate. TN: aquarium. 231 camping. 15 crime. antiques. Civil War Encampment. 86-87 Chattanooga. 65-66 College Park. 83 Civil War Relic Show. 198-200 Coca-Cola. 25. 105 Cobb County. 59-60. 5. battlefield bus tours. 23. 67 Chambers of Commerce. 198. battlefields. 221 Candler. 90-91. 86 Château Elan. 23 credit cards. 221. jazz and dance clubs Index . 235 celebrations and holidays. Civil War Relic Show. 84-85 Center for Puppetry Arts (puppets). 20. 197-198 Clayton County International Park. 15 Cyclorama. 230. 58-59. 56 Chamblee: accommodations. 126 dancing see bars. 86-87. 91- 245 93. 210 Chattahoochee Nature Center. 201 Chattahoochee Outdoor Center. 16-17 Cumberland Island National Seashore. Battle of Atlanta. 81 Candler Building. 119. 102 cars see automobiles Cartersville. 84. 125-126 Dancers Collective. 201202. 39.Index Callaway Gardens.
Moroccan. 223. West African. 161. 238 Dogwood Festival. Mediterranean. attractions. 72-76. seafood. 192. by type: American. 209. theater. 160-161. 206 Dawsonville. 179. 190-191. 238 Dick Lane Velodrome. 191. 163- . 44. shopping. 168-169. 176-177. accommodations. map. 193. Lebanese. Cajun and Creole. 193. French. Little Five Points. 184185. Mexican and Southwestern. bookstore. 174. 125131. 49. 179-180. 103105 dress codes. 193. 144-147. 223. Asian. 98 dining. 27 doctors. 182. bookstores. 156. 162. 169-170. Downtown. 175. 115-116. 181-182. bookstore. 224 dining price scale. 162-163. 198-199. 20 Douglasville. 175-176. 188-189. 174. accommodations. 171-172. by location: Buckhead. 228. 167. 190. 117. bars and pubs. 69-70. vegetarian. 229-230. Amicalola Falls State Park. 178. shopping. 162. 171. ChambleeTucker. pizza. lunch. 161. 160-166. 227. museum. 165. map. 185-186. 172173. Italian. 176-188. 209-210. barbecue. 165-166. Southern. 195. 82. 81-82 Duluth. shopping malls. shopping. dining. dining. Virginia-Highland. 45. 173. bars. brunch. tennis. 170. 168. 40-41. 223228. 192. 179. 224. 197 dentists. 177. 160-166. museums. 166. Vinings. 192. jazz and dance clubs. 215. 225-226. 227. 117. 170171. museums. performing arts. 191. 132-134. Indian. 183-184. 188-189. dining. Continental. 58-66. 186-188. 14-15 driving see automobiles Druid Hills. 164. 206 Dunwoody Stage Door Players. 106. 216 Downtown. outside the Perimeter. 167-176. 226. 175. bistros. 188. steaks. 215 Dunwoody. shopping. see also Stone Mountain Park DeKalb County. 225. Caribbean and Cuban. shopping. 224. 40. Midtown. 197. 225.246 Atlanta Alive! 164. 180-181. 8485. 189-192 dining. 189-190. Irish. dining. 173. 118. 224. 209. parks. attractions. 165. 197. 207. 219. accommodations. 228. 214 Decatur. 223. 180.
215 Halloween celebrations. 68-69 247 Grant Park. Georgia Dome. 69-70 football (Atlanta Falcons). 9. 46. 74 High Museum of Art. 9. 28-29. 234-235 Indians: early settlers. 17-26 horse racing. 9 Georgia Mountain Crafts Fair. 88. 209. 11-13 Georgia Dome. 196-197 Gwinnett Fine Arts Center. 240-241 Inman Park. 2-11. 157. 92 Fernbank Museum of Natural History. 12. 61 Golden Isles. 18-19 Governor's Mansion. 238 Hudlow Center. 65 Hartsfield. see also Civil War hockey (Atlanta Thrashers). 99 hospitals. 212 history. 211. accommodations near. 54 Helen. 235 events and holidays. 85 Gwinnett County. 97. 2. 17-26 Ezra Church. 69. one day. 230 Herndon Home. 89 Gone With The Wind Museum. suggested: five days. AL. 98-99 Gone With The Wind (Mitchell). 86-87.Index East Point: golf. 77 highways: maps. Index . 24 Hammonds House." 13 Fulton County. Joel Chandler. 9-10 itineraries.. 230 Fox Theatre. 102. 89 Georgia State Capitol. 9. 198 gardens: Atlanta Botanical Gardens. 78. 212 emergencies. 68. 122-123. 78 Goodwill Book Sale. 5 Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport. 81-82 Fernbank Science Center. 210. Callaway Gardens. 195. 9 Fort Oglethorpe. 207 Gwinnett Place. 30 hiking. Etowah Indian Mounds. 98 holidays and special events. 5-6. 19 geography. 211 Huntsville. 5356. 20. 212 golf tournaments. visitors bureau. 46 international community. Battle of. Southeastern Flower Show. 129130 "Freaknik. 60-61. 235 information sources. William B. 74 Harris. 18. 23 Georgia-Pacific headquarters. 237. 232-233 golf courses. 238 Etowah Indian Mounds. 66-67.
70. Carter Presidential Center. King Week celebrations. visitors bureau. Jr. 34-37. 87 Marietta. 217 Lenox Square. Jr. jazz. 222. 62 Lake Lanier. jazz and dance clubs Jewish Heritage Museum. 22 Kennesaw: dining. 218. 76. 68. Historic District. 208 MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority). dining. 47. Library and Museum. Druid Hills Area. 208 Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art. 43. 3 Martin Luther King. 83 Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. map. 44. weekend. 8 Jonesboro. 204 July Fourth celebrations. 204 Macy's. Historic District map. Martin Luther King. 83 John Wesley Dobbs Plaza. 47. theater. 113 Lawrenceville. 92-93. nightlife. 12. 91-92 King. 199-200. nightlife. 197. 121122 jazz see bars. MARTA. 104-105 Mall of Georgia. 9. 104 Mall at Peachtree Center. 95. 227. Martin Luther. Jr. 108. 54 . 34. Battle of. 210 Lake Side Golf Club. dining. Buckhead. 197. 193 Mableton. 199-200 Kennesaw Mountain Civil War Museum. 141. 28. 107. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. 63. 63. 205. 200. 202 Little Five Points. 94-95 120-121. 79 jogging and running. bookstores. Downtown Atlanta. 127. 227 Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival. 94. 45. 208. beach. 215-216 maps: Atlanta area. 40..248 Atlanta Alive! Lilburn. 34 Marthasville. 42 Margaret Mitchell House. 49-50. 228. 20-21 Kennesaw House. 117. Midtown. attractions. Metropolitan Atlanta (interstate highways). 212 Lakewood Fairgrounds: antiques market. museum. 18 King Plow Arts Center. 6. 88. 62. 77-78. 30. 202. Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch.
131-141. 126-128. jazz and dance clubs. theater. 239 Phipps Plaza. 105-106 Mitchell. 87-90 Montreux Music Festival. 59 Paces Ferry/Roswell. festivals. bookstore. outside the Perimeter. 76 medical care. 26 Peachtree Center: visitors bureau. 39-50 New Atlanta Shakespeare Tavern. 62. 128-131. 224. Downtown. 239 New Year's Eve celebrations. 21. 208. 211 North Georgia Premium Outlets. 125-126. The (I-285). 23-24 Morrow. 30 Perimeter Mall. 197. 134-137. 214 North Point Mall. 41. 208. bars. 17-18 nightlife. dining. 38. 68. shopping malls. map. 7-10. accommodations. 92 Peachtree Street. Margaret. 76-79. 33 people of Atlanta. see also bars. map. Jr. attractions. 199. 214 Olympics. 42. antiques. 77-78. 22-23. 83-87. 22-23 neighborhoods and communities. 101 museums: Buckhead 80. 11 Piedmont Park. 107. Druid Hills. 109-110 parks. dining. jazz and dance clubs National Black Arts Festival. 100 price scales. 32. 215 pharmacies. 41. 23-24. 85-86. 8586. outside the Perimeter. 226 motorcycle racing. 110-112 Michael C. 126-128.Index Martin Luther King. 9. 167-176. 102-103 Pine Mountain. antiques. 238 Miami Circle. 9-11 performing arts: dance. 231 polo. 81-82. music. 208. 207208 music. 54 Peachtree Creek. Decatur. 203-205 Peach Bowl. National Historic Site. 208 Perimeter. 66-68. 108 phones (also telephones). 131 249 newspapers. 5-6. 82. 82 Midtown. Carlos Museum. tennis. Piedmont Park. 148-151. 240 Piedmont area. 16. 26-27 Index . 217-218 Norcross. 116. Midtown. 72-76.
MARTA. 206. 195 Savoyards Musical Theatre. hiking. jogging and running. 212. vintage and consignment. 198 Robert Ferst Center for the Arts. recreational: biking. 221 Stone Mountain Park. canoeing and rafting. 210. 195.250 Atlanta Alive! Skate Escape. 83. 9. 211. 19 State Capitol. 37-38 Six Flags Over Georgia. 220. 3. 73. 9 St. golf. 67 railroads. 207 Southerness Golf Club. 115-118. walking. Patrick's Day celebrations. 4. 84. 4 shopping: antiques and rarities. 168169. 213 South Fulton Tennis Center. 17-26 Spivey Hall. 211. hiking. 213 "Spaghetti Junction. 19 Southeastern Railway Museum. 209-210. 210 sports. tennis. 108-113. Georgia Dome. water sports. 190 puppetry. 223. 28. bookstores. attractions. 102. 50. William. 63-64 Scottish Festival and Highland Games. 213. 6. 101-102. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. 114. 24 settlers. 96-101. Village of. 103-108. 32. 207. dining. 113-114 sightseeing tours. 2-3 Sherman. malls. 11. 71. 3437 resorts. 102-103. 88-89 Stone Mountain. campground. golf courses. 85 Southeastern Flower Show. 79 Rio Mall. 61 Stately Oaks Plantation. Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. 196. 221. 28. 209. Chattahoochee Nature Center. 102. 201. 207 Sandy Springs. 201-202 restaurants see dining Rhodes Hall. 213-216. 212 public transportation (MARTA)." 30 spas. 204 . 118-120 special events and holidays. 178. spectator. 34-37 pubs and bars. 127-128 Roswell. 127 SciTrek. 212. 105-106 Road Atlanta. historic sites. 39. 203. Amtrak. 211. 86-87. 86-87. 101 Road to Tara Museum. 208 sports. 161.
206. The Perimeter (I-285). 208 tours: regional. 38-39. 113-114 Virginia-Highland. 86-87. 54 Union City. 234-235 Velodrome. 202 Zoo Atlanta. 201-202 Woodstock. 200. 28-29. 34-37. 208. 84. Georgia Shakespeare Festival. Auburn Avenue tour. 231 tennis. 189-192 visitors bureaus. 3. 65-66 Wren's Nest. 6465. 9. 28. 102. 29-31. 32. orientation. 53-56 water sports. visitors bureau. 3 theater. 240-241 Western & Atlantic Railroad. 210 weather. 37. 30. 46-48. 237-238. 213 Terminus. 221. automobile. sightseeing. 104. 240 Trees of Atlanta. 102-103. 188189 vintage clothing. see also Stone Mountain Park 251 Vinings. 240 telephones. 66 . 18 White Water Theme Park. 127. 240 temperatures. 209-210. 65 Index Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch. 32. taxis. 4 Where Atlanta (magazine). 22-23 Theatre in the Square. 32. 21-22. 37-39 transportation: air. MARTA. 37. 32-33. 205 William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum. 16.Index Sweet Auburn. 220. 93-95 taxi service. 211. 13-14 web sites. National Black Arts Festival. 98 Village of Stone Mountain. 79 wineries. 13-14 Tennessee Aquarium. 48-49. 228-235. 64. bus. dining. 128-131. rail. 50-53. 226 US Space and Rocket Center. 192 Underground Atlanta. 83 Tucker: dining. 217 World of Coca-Cola. dining.