AAA Destination Guide: Atlanta

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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 ways—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 Southerners—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 country’s biggest
business names, and traffic rivals the professional gridlock found in other
major metropolitan areas, but the atmosphere is pleasant. Perhaps it’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 city’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 city’s
ever-growing population, you’ll still encounter a slow pace if you look.
Hints of the Old South can be found at historic sites, and heard—in the
slow drawl of a “yes, ma’am.”
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
café 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 Roswell’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. 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 downtown’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 city’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 you’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 Tringali’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 it’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
city’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 park’s other myriad attractions.

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Evening
If you haven’t seen enough of the park, stay for the laser light show and
check out its Riverboat Cruises for a trip aboard the Scarlett O’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). It’s the city’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 you’ll
find at The Varsity, an Atlanta institution.
Expect shouts of “What’ll you have?” from
the high-energy staff at this retro drive-in,
and don’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 can’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?
Alon’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 you’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 don’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 décor—which features
metal and wood crucifixes made by hand in Mexico—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 Mac’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 “Old South”
vittles.
Have an appetite for a big steak? Peruse the meats on display in the
clublike dining room of Bone’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. Don’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 doesn’t get much fresher.
Succulent, and sometimes obscure, options line the “today’s catch”
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). There’s even a fresh market
on site if you’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 décor 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 area’s best.
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Bacchanalia—the name says it all. This California-style restaurant, set in
a contemporary, refurbished warehouse, is one of Atlanta’s most popular
upscale destinations. Tasty food is always expertly prepared, and the
service is just as notable. Don’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 cuisine—
with such features as Maine peekytoe crab fritters and oak-grilled duck
breast—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 “Great Experiences for Members.”
Begin your visit to downtown Atlanta with a tour of
the gold-domed Georgia State Capitol, where you’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 planet’s
most famous fizzy drinks. You still won’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 city’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 Braves’ 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 city’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 Atlanta’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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King’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 Atlanta’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 town’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 “Stonewall” 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 you’re there, see
Riverboat Cruises for a trip aboard the Scarlett O’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 “Great Experiences for Members.”
When little white flower clusters start blooming on dogwood trees, you
know spring has come to Atlanta. There’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 artists’
market, hot air balloon floats and a disc dog competition.
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