Feasting on fabulous food in Atlanta’s can’t-miss eateries. With Atlanta’s emergence as an international city, the food scene has exploded with cuisine for every taste and budget. As a lifelong Atlanta resident and an avid foodie, it is my honor as a southern gentleman to guide you to five of Atlanta’s can’t-miss eateries.
The opening of the Georgia Aquarium elicited such excitement and intrigue as the new one in Atlanta did in 2006. The $250 million (£162 million) gift of Bernard Marcus to the city where his company, Home Depot, began, it is the world’s largest aquarium. Located in downtown Atlanta, traditionally the domain of office workers, not tourists, it is a nine-acre state-of-the-art facility with a staggering eight million gallons of both fresh and salt water that contains more than 100,000 different animals, representing over 500 of the planet’s marine species.
World-class theater and dance performances can be found at venues all across the country. Here are our faves.
1. No theater district in America is better known than New York City’s Broadway. The avenue is home to some 40 large professional theaters, with countless smaller stages nearby.
Hotels in Atlanta, Georgia: Here in Atlanta there are so many things to do, from the Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta Civic Centre and World of Coca Cola. There is the hustle and bustle of the city or the more sedate parks and restaurants, to explore, here in Atlanta.
Atlanta, Georgia’s character has evolved from a mix of peoples: transplanted Northerners and those from elsewhere account for more than half the population and have undeniably affected the mood and character of the city.
The mile-and-a-half stretch of downtown Atlanta’s Auburn Avenue, known as Sweet Auburn, is the birthplace of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and where the city’s vibrant African American community came into its own during the 1890s. During the years of enforced racial segregation in the early 20th century, Auburn Avenue was so prosperous that local …
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Atlanta is a city with a long American History. Wars have been fought there and marches have been waged. The city is beautiful and resplendent. The land was bought from the native Americans in 1822. That makes it one of the oldest cities in the south. Atlanta is truly the city of legends. It has …
Atlanta has a great reputation for great places to shop. Especially for the new “Hip Hop” crowd, and young artists on the rise. When you plan your next foray into the city you just might want to stop at a few of these places. 1. Blue Genes – Finding the perfect pair of jeans can …
