Things to do in Atlanta?

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Things to do in Atlanta?
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TortoiseT	Apr 22 2013, 02:22 PM Post #1
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 629 Group: Members Member #463 Joined: January 18, 2007	I'm going to be heading to Atlanta in June for a horse show and it will be my first experience with the city. The show is actually in Conyers, which I believe is about 30 min. outside of the city. I will be there from Wednesday through Sunday and will have a good bit of time to explore the city, as I'll only have one horse, one class each day, and a full day off from the show. Any restaurant recommendations? Things you can recommend I do while I'm there? I will have a hubby and a 2 year old in tow, so if you have any kid friendly recommendations, as well, (things my child can do while he's there that aren't horse show or tractor oriented) I'd very much appreciate it!



BABYGREENTB	Apr 22 2013, 04:44 PM Post #2
It'll be an adventure! We're going on an adventure! Posts: 2,312 Group: Members Member #927 Joined: April 3, 2007	The coca cola factory tour is supposed to be super cool. I bet D would love it! I think the Atlanta Zoo is also very well regarded. You can't miss Fat Matt's Rib Shack. Best BBQ ever.



Indy	Apr 22 2013, 05:43 PM Post #3
You're BANNED! Posts: 8,083 Group: Admin Member #326 Joined: January 10, 2007	I've also heard the Coke factory tour is very cool. I'm pretty sure you can also take a tour of CNN headquarters. If you want a little road trip (and a trip down memory lane) you can go to Babyland General in Cleveland, GA and see all the Cabbage Patch Kids. You actually can go there and pick out your own doll right out of the cabbage patch. The child in me really wants to go do this one day.



JanM	Apr 22 2013, 06:07 PM Post #4
Off visiting Candy Cave, be right back. Posts: 1,143 Group: Members Member #4,549 Joined: October 25, 2008	The Georgia Aquarium, for adults the Atlanta History Museum, Margaret Mitchell House, and tons of museums and art galleries. The Civil Rights tour sites, and CNN are fun for grownups. I think they have LEGOLAND there also. Atlanta magazine might be online too, and Southern Living will have articles about touring Atlanta. The visitor and tourism bureau will have tons of brochures, and suggestions too: http://www.atlanta.net/ 50 fun things to do: http://www.atlanta.net/50fun/index.asp Dining Guide: http://www.atlanta.net/dining/index.aspx



vxf111	Apr 22 2013, 06:28 PM Post #5
You're BANNED! Posts: 6,368 Group: Members Member #325 Joined: January 10, 2007	What ISN'T there to do in Atlanta? Some good ones have already been mentioned. You must catch a meal at either Mary Mac's tea room or the Varsity (kidlet will LOVE the Varsity). The Cyclorama is the #1 best attraction in the city, IMHO. Lennox and Phipps malls if you like shopping. Stone Mountain if you like to hike/bike. Underground Atlanta if you want to get stabbed (haha, mostly joking not entirely). Centennial Olympic Park. A Braves game. Art museum. Margaret Mitchell house. The zoo is ok, I am spoiled being from Pgh but if you aren't in a city with a ridiculous zoo, the Atlanta zoo is nice. They have pandas. And this is not for the kids but if you can steal away- no trip to Atlanta is complete without a visit to the Claremont Lounge. Pensioners home for old strippers.



vxf111	Apr 22 2013, 06:33 PM Post #6
You're BANNED! Posts: 6,368 Group: Members Member #325 Joined: January 10, 2007	Food... mmmm... where do I START? Buford Highway for any kind of ethnic food the world has ever seen La Fonda Latina (small chain) for cuban/portugese/spanish Fellinis (small chain) thin crust pizza Taqueria del Sol for Mexican Iberian Pig if you're a bacon fan (there's a bacon infused whiskey) Flying Biscuit for diner/breakfast Thai Chili (duh, Thai) JEALOUS!



Won for Me	Apr 23 2013, 05:50 AM Post #7
Is the meadow on fire? Posts: 1,658 Group: Members Member #1,149 Joined: June 18, 2007	I am jealous, too. Conyers is a beautiful show grounds and Atlanta is such a great place. Restaurants come and go pretty quickly so what is great today does not mean that it will be there tomorrow. Of course, the classics are still there like V mentioned. On that side of town, I would go to Stone Mountain. It is worth the time. I always look for Stone Mountain when I fly in to Atlanta. I went to the aquarium a few years ago for a company event. It was so crowded (and a Tuesday evening). I was 20 people back from the glass. I am tall and still could not see. With a little research, you will find days and days of fun times. I miss living there, but I don't think I could go back because of the traffic.



TortoiseT	Apr 23 2013, 10:37 AM Post #8
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 629 Group: Members Member #463 Joined: January 18, 2007	awesome suggestions! Thanks so much everyone!



TortoiseT	Apr 23 2013, 10:43 AM Post #9
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 629 Group: Members Member #463 Joined: January 18, 2007	I see that the Coca Cola Factory and the Aquarium and right next to each other.....do you think I can do both in one day?



MAR	Apr 23 2013, 01:51 PM Post #10
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 676 Group: Members Member #629 Joined: January 25, 2007	There is a Thai restaurant in the Kroger shopping center in Conyers that is great for when you dont want to travel to eat. Its called Baan Thai



vxf111	Apr 23 2013, 02:30 PM Post #11
You're BANNED! Posts: 6,368 Group: Members Member #325 Joined: January 10, 2007	TortoiseT Apr 23 2013, 10:43 AM I see that the Coca Cola Factory and the Aquarium and right next to each other.....do you think I can do both in one day? The aquarium is huge and I could spend all day there. With a kid, I don't think World of Coke will take you that long. Make it to the top floor for the taste testing



TortoiseT	Apr 24 2013, 01:36 PM Post #12
Thomas H. Cruise! Posts: 629 Group: Members Member #463 Joined: January 18, 2007	I bought tickets for the Aquarium for Saturday and will stop in to the Coca Cola museum and/or the zoo on one of the week days, because I can't imagine it will sell out then (but will call them just to make sure)! If we don't make it to the Coca Cola museum during the week, we'll try to fit it in on Saturday, since it's right next door to the aquarium! Thanks for all the help!



RHowell	Apr 24 2013, 02:01 PM Post #13
You're BANNED! Posts: 6,794 Group: Members Member #138 Joined: January 7, 2007	Can I come too? Sounds like fun!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!



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