AAA Destination Guide: Atlanta

Stroll through the trendy Virginia-Highland neighborhood, stopping at acafé or one of many eclectic shops housed in circa 1900 bungalows(Virginia Street meets Highland Street just northeast of downtown).Take an Atlanta Preservation Society-sponsored architectural tour of the1920s Moorish, Egyptian-style Fox Theatre. Saved from demolition bydedicated locals, the palace features onion domes, minarets anddecorative tile work. Enjoy views of the Atlanta skyline and Appalachian Mountains from StoneMountain via the skyride, a cable car that lets you off atop the giantConfederate memorial carving. # Atlanta #Georgia #VisitGeorgia
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Atlanta is the capital of Georgia and the 
epicenter of the New South. While the city 
retains some of its small-town atmosphere 
in many waysâ€”such homey 
neighborhoods as Virginia-Highland and 
Little Five Points, blooming dogwoods and 
azaleas that politely announce springtime 
and the genteel hospitality practiced by 
true Southernersâ€”it is far from the sleepy 
Southern town that Gen. Sherman burned 
to ashes in his 1864 march to the sea. 
Sleek skyscrapers house headquarters to some of the countryâ€™s biggest 
business names, and traffic rivals the professional gridlock found in other 
major metropolitan areas, but the atmosphere is pleasant. Perhaps itâ€™s all 
the sweet tea, but Atlanta is one big city that retains its Southern charm. 
The host for the Centennial Olympic Games, Atlanta is home to four 
major league sports teams whose fans are (dare we say) well-mannered. 
And one of the cityâ€™s best preserved sites, the historic Fox Theatre, was 
saved from destruction by the goodwill of gracious Atlantans. 
Even though driven Northerners count for more than half of the cityâ€™s 
ever-growing population, youâ€™ll still encounter a slow pace if you look. 
Hints of the Old South can be found at historic sites, and heardâ€”in the 
slow drawl of a â€œyes, maâ€™am.â€ 
Essentials 
Cheer on the Atlanta Braves at Turner field, which served as the Olympic 
Stadium for the Centennial Olympic games, and take a behind-the-
scenes look with Turner Field Tours and the Ivan Allen Jr. Braves 
Museum and Hall of Fame.  
Stroll through the trendy Virginia-Highland neighborhood, stopping at a 
cafÃ© or one of many eclectic shops housed in circa 1900 bungalows 
(Virginia Street meets Highland Street just northeast of downtown). 
Take an Atlanta Preservation Society-sponsored architectural tour of the 
1920s Moorish, Egyptian-style Fox Theatre. Saved from demolition by 
dedicated locals, the palace features onion domes, minarets and 
decorative tile work. 
Visit Roswellâ€™s Archibald Smith Plantation Home, which preserves 
Antebellum history through docent tours that explore the house (complete 
with original furnishings) and outbuildings. 
Take the elevator to the revolving 73rd floor of the Westin Peachtree 
Plaza for panoramic views of downtown; while there, sip a peach-flavored 
daiquiri. 
Enjoy views of the Atlanta skyline and Appalachian Mountains from Stone 
Mountain via the skyride, a cable car that lets you off atop the giant 
Confederate memorial carving. 
Join a walking tour of the Sweet Auburn National Historic District to see 
the boyhood home of assassinated Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King 
Jr., his crypt, the church where he preached and the Martin Luther King 
Jr. National Historic Site. 
 
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1. Turner Field Tours, The Ivan Allen 
Jr Braves Museum and Hall of Fame  
755 Hank Aaron Dr  
Atlanta, GA 30315  
Phone: (404) 614-2311 
 
 
2. Archibald Smith Plantation Home 
935 Alpharetta St  
Roswell, GA 30075  
Phone: (770) 641-3978  
 
 
3. Stone Mountain  
I-287 & US 79  
Stone Mountain, GA 30087 
Phone: (770) 498-5690  
 
 
4.Â Martin Luther King Jr 
National Historic Site   
450 Auburn Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 331-5190  
 
 
Frolic in the Fountain of the Rings in downtownâ€™s Centennial Olympic 
Park and perhaps enjoy a picnic on the lawn. 
Attend an outdoor concert at the Chastain Park amphitheater, where 
locals arrive bedecked in heels and carrying picnic baskets filled with 
table linens, floral centerpieces and candles. 
Check out the Victorian architecture in the cityâ€™s bohemian-style Little 
Five Points neighborhood, at the junction of Euclid and Moreland 
avenues.  
 
 
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Atlanta in 3 Days 
Three days is barely enough time to get to know any major destination. 
But AAA travel editors suggest these activities to make the most of your 
time in Atlanta. 
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Day 1: Morning 
Your first stop should be the new and notable Georgia Aquarium; our 
favorite exhibit is the gigantic Ocean Voyager tank, and we recommend 
making reservations in advance.  
 
Then, stroll the 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park and take in the 
sculptures and Fountain of the Rings before signing up for a tour at Inside 
CNN Atlanta, where youâ€™ll witness the interworkings of a busy newsroom.  
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1. Georgia Aquarium  
225 Baker St NW  
Atlanta, GA 30313  
Phone: (404) 581-4000  
 
 
2. Inside CNN Atlanta  
One CNN Center  
Atlanta, GA 30303  
Phone: (404) 827-2300 
 
3. World of Coca-Cola   
121 Baker St  
Atlanta, GA 30313  
Phone: (404) 676-5151  
 
 
4. The Georgia Capitol  
206 Washington St  
Atlanta, GA 30304  
Phone: (404) 463-4536 
 
5. Tringali's  
 
94 Upper Pryor St  
Atlanta, GA 30303  
Phone: (404) 522-6568 
 
6. Martin Luther King Jr 
National Historic Site   
450 Auburn Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 331-5190  
7. The Martin Luther King Jr Center
for Nonviolent Social Change  
449 Auburn Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 526-8900 
 
8. The Varsity  
 
61 North Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30308  
Phone: (404) 881-1706 
 
9. Turner Field Tours, The Ivan Allen Jr 
Braves Museum and Hall of Fame  
755 Hank Aaron Dr  
Atlanta, GA 30315  
Phone: (404) 614-2311 
 
 
10. The Vortex Bar & Grill  
 
438 Moreland Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30307  
Phone: (404) 688-1828 
 
11. Sweet Lime  
 
1128 Euclid Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30307  
Phone: (404) 589-9696 
 
12. Sabroso  
 
351 Moreland Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30307  
Phone: (404) 475-8888 
 
Nearby is World of Coca-Cola. After a boost of energy from a fizzy 
sample, head to the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol.  
 
Afternoon 
Have lunch at Tringaliâ€™s at Underground Atlanta, a three-level shopping 
area (the bottom floor is the one actually underground) built before the  
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1. High Museum of Art   
1280 Peachtree St NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 733-5000 
 
 
2. Atlanta Botanical Garden 
1345 Piedmont Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 876-5859  
 
 
3. Margaret Mitchell 
House and Museum  
990 Peachtree St NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 249-7015 
 
4. Osteria 832  
 
832 N Highland Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30306  
Phone: (404) 897-1414 
 
 
5. Belly General Store 
    
772 N Highland Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30306  
Phone: (404) 872-1003 
 
6. Woodruff Arts Center   
1280 Peachtree St NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 733-5000 
 
 
7. Park 75  
 
75 14th St  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 881-9898 
 
8. Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta 
 
75 14th St  
Atlanta, GA  
Phone: (404) 881-9898 
 
9. The Westin Peachtree Plaza 
 
210 Peachtree St  
Atlanta, GA  
Phone: (404) 659-1400  
 
 
Civil War. East of US 75/85 is the African-American Sweet Auburn 
neighborhood, home to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site 
(which includes his boyhood home and crypt) and The Martin Luther King 
Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Both are worth a visit.  
 
Evening 
Opt for a cholesterol-packed chili dog and a frozen orange drink at The 
Varsity before rooting for the Braves at Turner Field Tours and the Ivan 
Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame. If the Braves are not at home 
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or itâ€™s off-season, head to the bohemian Little Five Points area at Euclid 
and Moreland avenues. Peek into shops in funky Victorian houses and 
dine on your choice of international fare: nosh on burgers and pub fare at 
The Vortex Bar & Grill; sample sushi and traditional Japanese at Sweet 
Lime; or opt for tasty Spanish tapas at Sabroso.  
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Day 2: Morning 
Just northeast of the city surrounding Piedmont Park is Midtown, the 
cityâ€™s hub for arts and culture. Spend the morning at the High Museum of 
Art, the Atlanta Botanical Garden and, if time permits, the Margaret 
Mitchell House and Museum.  
 
Afternoon 
Explore the Virginia Highland neighborhood, east of Piedmont Park at the 
intersection of Virginia and Highland streets. Peruse eclectic shops in 
Craftsman bungalows, and have a casual lunch at Osteria 832 or Belly 
General Store.  
 
Evening 
Catch a performance by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra or 14th Street 
Playhouse at Woodruff Arts Center, and dine at Park 75, inside the Four 
Seasons Hotel Atlanta. Spectacular views of the city can be found at the 
rotating Sun Dial Restaurant (closed for renovations until early January 
2010) atop The Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel, east of Centennial 
Olympic Park at 210 Peachtree St. N.E. 
 
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1. Stone Mountain Park   
US 78 East, Exit 8  
Stone Mountain, GA 30087  
Phone: (770) 498-5690 
 
 
2. Stone Mountain   
I-287 & US 79  
Stone Mountain, GA 30087  
Phone: (770) 498-5690 
 
 
 
3. Summit Skyride 
Robert E Lee Blvd & 
 John B Gordon Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006 
 
4. The Antebellum Plantation   
John B Gordon Dr & Jefferson Davis Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006  
 
 
5. Riverboat Cruises  
Robert E Lee Blvd & Marina Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006 
Day 3: Morning/Afternoon 
Hit the highway en route to Stone Mountain Park, east of the city. Spend 
the day viewing the Confederate Memorial Carving on Stone Mountain 
from its base or up close along the Summit Skyride, which brings you to 
the top for spectacular views of the mountains and city. Also tour The 
Antebellum Plantation and the parkâ€™s other myriad attractions.  
 
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Evening 
If you havenâ€™t seen enough of the park, stay for the laser light show and 
check out its Riverboat Cruises for a trip aboard the Scarlett Oâ€™Hara 
paddlewheeler on Stone Mountain Lake. Or attend a concert at Chastain 
Park in northwest Atlanta (off Roswell Road near the intersection of West 
Wieuca and Powers Ferry roads). Itâ€™s the cityâ€™s best outdoor venue and 
known for its concertgoers, who arrive with insanely elaborate picnic 
spreads.  
Restaurants 
Chili dogs, onion rings and frozen orange 
drinks are but a few of the favorites youâ€™ll 
find at The Varsity, an Atlanta institution. 
Expect shouts of â€œWhatâ€™ll you have?â€ from 
the high-energy staff at this retro drive-in, 
and donâ€™t dare approach the counter until 
you know what you plan to order, else 
harassment will ensue. Those on a diet or 
watching cholesterol should avoid this 
place, or take a day off. If you canâ€™t make it 
to the original landmark in downtown, seek 
out one of the four branches in convenient 
locations throughout the city. 
Looking for super sandwiches, artisan breads and sumptuous desserts? 
Alonâ€™s Bakery & Market is the place to enjoy a creative spin on everyday 
fare. Garlic-roasted lamb sandwiches or a slice of Valrhona chocolate 
truffle cake tempt the palate. Set in a bustling neighborhood brimming 
with restaurants, bars and shops, this has become the place to get it and 
go. Primarily a take-out spot, it offers a few outdoor benches if youâ€™re 
both quick and lucky. In spite of its popularity, the friendly service here is 
prone to get rattled as the place gets crowded. 
You donâ€™t need to make a trip south of the border to find authentic 
Mexican fare and dangerous margaritas. Head to the Nuevo Laredo 
Cantina instead. Tucked away in an inconspicuous hideaway, this cantina 
has become a mainstay for Atlantans. Quirky dÃ©corâ€”which features 
metal and wood crucifixes made by hand in Mexicoâ€”only adds to its 
Mexican charm. Fast service is also one of the hallmarks and is much 
appreciated by the local crowd and visitors alike. 
Mary Macâ€™s Tea Room serves up simple, home-style Southern fare that 
will take you back to a bygone era when sweet tea reigned supreme. 
Crispy fried chicken and fried green tomatoes are but two of the 
mouthwatering regional specialties, and the staff is almost as sweet as 
the tea. Locals often hang out here to catch a glimpse of the many 
luminaries that have been known to cut their teeth on the â€œOld Southâ€ 
vittles. 
Have an appetite for a big steak? Peruse the meats on display in the 
clublike dining room of Boneâ€™s Restaurant. Hand-pick your cut, then relax 
while the attentive staff serves up such well-known, beefy favorites as 
loin lamb chops and filet mignon with consistently good quality. Donâ€™t 
ignore the briny fare, either, as the seafood draws high marks, too. An 
award-winning wine list offers extensive choices to accompany a great 
meal. 
If you know it swims in the ocean, then you may find it on your plate at 
the famous Atlanta Fish Market, an enormous, bustling eatery marked by 
a 30-foot-tall copper fish. Fresh seafood doesnâ€™t get much fresher. 
Succulent, and sometimes obscure, options line the â€œtodayâ€™s catchâ€ 
section of the menu. Come with an adventurous palate, and try the Maine 
skate wing, arctic char or English dory. Be sure to bring your patience, as 
long waits are the norm at peak hours, and the service can be streaky 
(although it hits more often than it misses). Thereâ€™s even a fresh market 
on site if youâ€™d like to take something aquatic home with you. 
This ultra-hip, chic bistro has become one happening place in Atlanta for 
cutting-edge, New American cuisine. One Midtown Kitchen mixes and 
matches a variety of common dishes, creating new fare. Very popular are 
the smaller plates, which work great for sampling, coupled with 
bottomless wine glasses to accompany your chosen delights. The energy 
at this spot is palpable, friendly servers are both casual and professional, 
and the sleek dÃ©cor and elevated noise level are vital parts of the lively 
scene. If you want to be where the action is, the bar is considered one of 
the areaâ€™s best. 
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Bacchanaliaâ€”the name says it all. This California-style restaurant, set in 
a contemporary, refurbished warehouse, is one of Atlantaâ€™s most popular 
upscale destinations. Tasty food is always expertly prepared, and the 
service is just as notable. Donâ€™t dawdle in making a dinner reservation, as 
there is always a high demand for seats at this restaurant on any night of  
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the week. On your way out, stop by the gourmet outlet and take home 
some cheese, dessert, bread or wine. 
Riverside setting and lush landscaping are only the beginning of the 
intimate dining experience at Canoe. A menu of New American cuisineâ€”
with such features as Maine peekytoe crab fritters and oak-grilled duck 
breastâ€”is inspired by the season. Highly informed, yet unobtrusive, 
servers help make this a stellar dining spot. Fresh, local ingredients and a 
charming ambience contribute to the dining experience, which has long 
been a choice for special events. 
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1. The Varsity  
61 North Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30308  
Phone: (404) 881-1706 
 
2. Alon's Bakery & Market  
 
1394 N Highland Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30306  
Phone: (404) 872-6000 
 
3. Nuevo Laredo Cantina  
 
1495 Chattahoochee Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30318  
Phone: (404) 352-9009 
 
4. Mary Mac's Tea Room  
 
224 Ponce de Leon Ave  
Atlanta, GA 30308  
Phone: (404) 876-1800 
 
5. Bone's Restaurant  
 
3130 Piedmont Rd NE  
Atlanta, GA 30305  
Phone: (404) 237-2663 
 
6. Atlanta Fish Market  
265 Pharr Rd  
Atlanta, GA 30305  
Phone: (404) 262-3165 
 
7. One Midtown Kitchen  
 
559 Dutch Valley Rd NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 892-4111 
 
8. Bacchanalia  
 
1198 Howell Mill Rd  
Atlanta, GA 30318  
Phone: (404) 365-0410 
 
9. Canoe  
 
4199 Paces Ferry Rd NW  
Atlanta, GA 30339  
Phone: (770) 432-2808 
 
10. Joel  
 
3290 Northside Pkwy, Suite 120  
Atlanta, GA 30327  
Phone: (404) 233-3500 
 
 
 
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In a stunning, modern facility that boats a 65-foot lounge bar, the Joel 
offers arguably some of the most creative French cuisine in America. 
Dishes like roast hare tenderloin and grilled turbot delight guests. Relying 
on considerable international training, chef Joel Antunes has brought a 
memorable dining experience to Georgia that features Asian and 
Mediterranean influences. The wine list is outstanding, and the service is 
a perfect complement. Prices can be high, but prix fixe specials appeal to 
the more budget-minded diner. 
Attractions 
In a city with dozens of attractions, you may have trouble deciding where 
to spend your time. Here are the highlights for this destination, as chosen 
by AAA editors. GEMs are â€œGreat Experiences for Members.â€  
Begin your visit to downtown Atlanta with a tour of 
the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol, where youâ€™ll 
learn about the architecture of the building and see 
lawmakers at work. Be sure to check out the Hall of 
Valor, which has historic flags, and the Georgia 
Capitol Museum, chock full of rocks, artifacts and 
other natural history exhibits. 
If pop history is more your style, head to the World of Coca-Cola, a AAA 
GEM attraction, to find out the background behind one of the planetâ€™s 
most famous fizzy drinks. You still wonâ€™t know the secret ingredients, but 
you can witness advertising at its best and sample some 40 varieties of 
Coke products from around the world. 
Nearly next door is the brand-new Georgia Aquarium, where you can 
peek in on 50,000 marine animals and about 100,000 fish, including 
gigantic whale sharks that were transported to the aquarium aboard a 
UPS aircraft.  
Also behind glass are busy news anchors and reporters at One CNN 
Center. The Inside CNN Atlanta tour takes you behind the scenes to see 
the inner workings of one of the biggest cable TV networks. 
Midtown Atlanta is home to many of the cityâ€™s cultural attractions. A must-
see is the High Museum of Art, a AAA GEM attraction. The stark, modern 
building houses paintings, sculpture, photographs and decorative arts by 
acclaimed artists. The museum also plays host to notable traveling 
exhibitions. Nearby, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, adjacent to Piedmont 
Park, is a tribute to nature. The lush, 30-acre garden encompasses old 
growth forest, a shade garden, a conservatory, greenhouses and a vine 
arbor, as well as acres of immaculate formal plantings interspersed with 
art and fountains. 
Literary art is celebrated at the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum 
(catty-corner to Piedmont Park), where the author wrote most of the 
award-winning novel that epitomized the Old South. Burned twice since, 
the building has been faithfully restored. 
Southeast of downtown, explore a few parks: Grant Park is home to Fort 
Walker and Zoo Atlanta, a AAA GEM attraction. With the focus on the 
well-being of its residents at this animal park, a maze of pathways keeps 
humans in check while gorillas and giraffes run free in nature-inspired 
exhibit areas. Pandas, kangaroos, zebras and tortoises also reside at the 
zoo. 
Nearby is a park of a different sort, Turner Field, where you can see the 
dugout, clubhouse and press box on guided tours of the Bravesâ€™ ballpark 
with Turner Field Tours and the Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of 
Fame. North of Grant Park is the Historic Oakland Cemetery. Besides 
being the cityâ€™s third-largest green space, the grounds contain Gothic 
Revival and neoclassic tombs and statuary. Of the nearly 70,000 graves, 
about 6,900 are Confederate soldiers, and other headstones mark the 
final resting places for Margaret Mitchell and golfer Bobby Jones. 
History was made in Atlantaâ€™s Sweet Auburn neighborhood, just north of 
Oakland Cemetery. This African-American community is where Civil 
Rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived and preached. The Martin 
Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, a AAA GEM attraction, 
encompasses the two-story Victorian home where he was born, and the 
modest Ebenezer Baptist Church, in which he took to the pulpit with his 
father to preach about love, equality and peace. Steps away is The 
Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, home to Dr. 
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Kingâ€™s tomb and exhibits about his life and work. A visit here really brings 
home the enormous influence King had on race relations. 
North of downtown are two AAA GEM attractions that offer a glimpse into 
Southern antebellum history. Exhibits at the Atlanta History Center focus 
on the Civil War, folk art and Atlantaâ€™s early days, and outbuildings 
include historic properties restored to their original splendor. In Roswell,  
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find the Archibald Smith Plantation Home, an 1845 estate with 12 
outbuildings on its 300 acres. Owned by one of the townâ€™s founders, the 
plantation house contains original family furnishings and valuable 
antiques. 
Visible east of the city, Stone Mountain Park, a AAA GEM attraction, is 
definitely worth a day trip. The expansive, shaded park surrounds Stone 
Mountain, on which are etched larger-than-life images of Jefferson Davis, 
Thomas â€œStonewallâ€ Jackson and Robert E. Lee on horseback. Ascend to 
the top of the rock peak via the Summit Skyride and take in panoramic  
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1. The Georgia Capitol 
206 Washington St  
Atlanta, GA 30304  
Phone: (404) 463-4536 
 
2. World of Coca-Cola   
121 Baker St  
Atlanta, GA 30313  
Phone: (404) 676-5151  
 
 
3. Georgia Aquarium   
225 Baker St NW  
Atlanta, GA 30313  
Phone: (404) 581-4000  
 
 
4. Inside CNN Atlanta  
One CNN Center  
Atlanta, GA 30303  
Phone: (404) 827-2300 
 
5. High Museum of Art   
1280 Peachtree St NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 733-5000 
 
 
6. Atlanta Botanical Garden 
1345 Piedmont Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 876-5859  
 
 
7. Margaret Mitchell 
House and Museum  
990 Peachtree St NE  
Atlanta, GA 30309  
Phone: (404) 249-7015 
 
8. Grant Park  
800 Cherokee Ave SE  
Atlanta, GA 30315  
Phone: (404) 688-3353
9. Zoo Atlanta  
800 Cherokee Ave SE  
Atlanta, GA 30315  
Phone: (404) 624-5600  
 
 
10. Turner Field Tours, The Ivan Allen Jr  
Braves Museum and Hall of Fame  
755 Hank Aaron Dr  
Atlanta, GA 30315  
Phone: (404) 614-2311 
 
 
11. Historic Oakland Cemetery 
248 Oakland Ave SE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 688-2107 
 
 
12. Martin Luther King Jr 
National Historic Site   
450 Auburn Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 331-5190  
 
 
13. The Martin Luther King Jr Center 
for Nonviolent Social Change  
449 Auburn Ave NE  
Atlanta, GA 30312  
Phone: (404) 526-8900 
 
14. Atlanta History Center   
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW  
Atlanta, GA 30305  
Phone: (404) 814-4000  
 
 
15. Six Flags Over Georgia 
275 Riverside Pkwy  
Austell, GA 30168  
Phone: (770) 948-9290 
 
 
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views of the park and surrounding area. While youâ€™re there, see 
Riverboat Cruises for a trip aboard the Scarlett Oâ€™Hara and check out The 
Antebellum Plantation, a AAA GEM attraction, for a glimpse into a 19th-
century working plantation. 
A warning: No child will want to pass up a day at Six Flags Over Georgia, 
another AAA GEM attraction. The theme park, west of the city in Austell, 
has more than 100 thrill rides and about 10 stomach-churning roller 
coasters.  
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16. Archibald Smith Plantation Home  
935 Alpharetta St  
Roswell, GA 30075  
Phone: (770) 641-3978  
 
 
 
17. Stone Mountain Park   
US 78 East, Exit 8  
Stone Mountain, GA 30087  
Phone: (770) 498-5690  
 
 
18. Stone Mountain   
I-287 & US 79  
Stone Mountain, GA 30087  
Phone: (770) 498-5690  
 
19. Summit Skyride 
Robert E Lee Blvd 
& John B Gordon Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006 
 
20. Riverboat Cruises  
Robert E Lee Blvd & Marina Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006 
 
21. The Antebellum Plantation  
John B Gordon Dr & 
Jefferson Davis Dr  
Stone Mountain, GA 30083  
Phone: (800) 317-2006  
 
 
Events 
In addition to its many cultural and historic landmarks, this destination 
hosts a number of outstanding festivals and events that may coincide 
with your visit. GEMs are â€œGreat Experiences for Members.â€ 
When little white flower clusters start blooming on dogwood trees, you 
know spring has come to Atlanta. Thereâ€™s really no better way to 
celebrate than to attend the Dogwood Festival at Piedmont Park in early 
April. The arts and crafts festival has taken place since 1936 at the 
beginning of spring, when the trees are at their prettiest. In addition to a 
chance to admire the delicate blooms, the event includes an artistsâ€™ 
market, hot air balloon floats and a disc dog competition. 
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