I'm going to Atlanta, Georgia in April. Would you like to rec something to me?

So, ah, cooking classes are out (too many people).





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Zoo Atlanta


OR


Atlanta History Center?





Fernbank Museum of Natural History


OR


Atlanta Botanical Garden?





Romeo and Juliet is playing over at the Shakespeare Tavern? Hmm?





Ballet's definitely out. (It's at the FOX theater. :0)





Do you guys think I should go to a Renaissance Fair? Sounds a bit like something I would like.





I'm going to the Carlos Museum because the week I'm going to be there (From the 5th to the 13th.) they're having a Nubian exhibit!





So, guys do you have any more suggestions? Tips or hints about georgia? What do you guuys think about the zoo? The person who answers best could guite possibly get to see all the pictures!

I'm going to Atlanta, Georgia in April. Would you like to rec something to me?
April in Atlanta should be beautiful.





The Atlanta Zoo isn't all that great, so I would go to the Atlanta History Center. There is a very good permanent exhibit on the Civil War as it impacted Atlanta, and a temporary exhibit on Civil Rights. Civil War and Civil Rights are Atlanta's two historical claims to fame.





Between Fernbank and the Botanical Garden--depends on what your interests are. If it's a rainy day, go to Fernbank. If I had only a limited time in Atlanta, I would skip both of them, unless you're really into flowers or unless there is a special exhibit at Fernbank.





I've lived in Atlanta for thirty years and have never been to the Shakespeare Tavern, although I like Shakespeare. Same with the Renaissance Fair. I've heard it's pricey and not that good. Also, it is a fair distance from Atlanta, so unless you have a car. . .





Do go to the Carlos Museum. It's one of the best archaelogical museums in the country. The Carlos, with a suggested entrance fee of, like $5.00, is a real bargain. Much better than Fernbank, IMHO.





As to other things to do:





Go to the King Center and take the tour of the King Birth Home and Ebenezer Baptist Church then walk west on Auburn Avenue past many of the places where there are and were African-American owned businesses. Lots of history there.





Also, don't forget about shopping. Lenox and Phipps Malls are world-class shopping, even if all you do is wander around and look at the store fronts and the people.





Go to Little Five Points, wander around and watch people and store fronts. L5P is the Atlanta "hippy" district--even in 2008--so there are some funky shops and funky people.





Unless you have dietary qualms, try some barbecue--pork, please--beef is NOT barbecue. However, if you don't eat pork, chicken is acceptable. Ask at your hotel for a good barbecue place, but most are somewhat outside of downtown. If you have a car, "Pig N Chick" on Roswell Road a few blocks inside 285 is good.





Also good is "Dusty's" at the corner of Clifton and Briarcliff, near Emory University. So you can combine a meal there with the Carlos Museum, which is in the heart of the Emory Campus. Warning: lots of people here do not like Dusty's, as it is "North Carolina" style bbq.





The most typical barbecue--but the most difficult to find-- is "Harold's" on McDonough Blvd south of the City. You'll definitely need a car and good directions to get there. Harold's is a concrete block building and looks "iffy" from outside, but don't let that stop you. You'll probably see some police cars parked outside, but that's because the police like to eat there Very traditional place and traditional barbecue. Pork ribs, brunswick stew and CocaCola. Yum!!





If you don't eat bbq, then there are myriad ethnic restaurants. Most are on the Buford Highway, Northeast of downtown. You'll need a car, but you'll find just about any conceivable ethnic food. One tip: pick up a "Creative Loafing"--they're free and are found in newspaper racks and other places all around the City. The politics and advertising are really strrrrange, but it has good and reliable reviews of restaurants and a very good music calendar.





Have fun!!
Reply:You can go to the (Coca-cola Musium)





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Reply:Here is a list of interesting places to visit in Atlanta:





1. Georgia Aquarium (café is overpriced though)


2. Zoo Atlanta


3. Underground Atlanta


4. World of Coke


5. CNN


6. Fox Theatre


7. Stone Mountain


8. Botanical Garden


9. MLK Jr. National Historic Site


10. High Museum of Art


11. Fernbank Museum of Natural History /Martini and Imax on Friday


12. Atlanta History Center


13. Cyclorama and Civil War Museum


14. Jimmy Carter Library and Museum


15. Atlantic Station/Ikea (shopping/dining)


16. Virginia Highlands (nightlife, dining, unique shops)


17. Buckhead/Lenox Square Mall/Phipps Plaza (shopping)





I really enjoyed the zoo, Atlanta History center, Fernbank and the Botanical Garden, so you can't go wrong with any of those choices; whatever interests you the most is what you should do. If the weather isn't nice though, I wouldn't go to the zoo or botanical garden. If you go to the Atlanta History Center, be sure to check out the Swan House.





As far as restaurants....


For breakfast, try Flying Biscuit Cafe or American Roadhouse.


For lunch/dinner, Mary Mac's Tea Room, Vortex, and the Varsity are Atlanta institutions. Some of my favorite casual restaurants are Loca Luna (tapas), Park Tavern, Cowtipper's, Copeland's Cheesecake Bistro in Atlanta Station and Fresh 2 Order (fast casual). For a nicer dining experience, try Sun Dial (revolving restaurant, much more reasonably priced for lunch than dinner), Seasons 52, Atlanta Fish Market, and Brio.





If you are up for a mini road trip, there is the North Georgia Wine Trail (with North Georgia Premium Outlets on the way) or Callaway Gardens.





Have fun!
Reply:ok the only thing im gonnas say is that your gonna have lots of fun their!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i mean alot ATL is the best place ever.............anyways i have been to the renissance fair and its amazing lots of fun............you will definitely enjoy it! you get to eat turkey legs and a lot of other food their is a stand that sell like 5 chocolate covered strawberries on a stick... um yummy!


anyways their are shows and almost everyone wears a costume! idk how old you are but if you have kids they will have a blast! i would also go for Zoo Atlanta, go check out the Atlanta aquariam (it's the biggest in the world) have mega fun!
Reply:Atlanta History Center (I liked it better than the zoo)


Atlanta Botanical Garden


I think the Carlos Museum is great idea.


I've been to the Renaissance Fair, its okay...





I've been to several of these places, the zoo is okay (if you go visit the cyclorama right outside the zoo). Coming from the north I found that the Atlanta Zoo is alot smaller than I expected it to be. The big attraction right now is the baby panda, other than that I wasn't too thrilled, been there twice). I enjoyed the Atlanta History Musuem much better, they have indoor %26amp; outdoor exhibits. Last time I was there they were renovating the Swan House, definately check out all the exhibits there. You might try out the Georgia Aquarium, which I liked way better than the zoo). I like Fernbank %26amp; the Botanical Gardens, they are both good. If you like art you might want to check out the High Museum of Art, that is worth a visit too. Also they do tours at Oakland Cemetary (yes, morbid but they have alot of interesting graves and do walking tours with history %26amp; story of some of the people, also a great restaurant across the street called "Six Feet Under"). I've lived here for 7 years and still haven't seen everything yet.
Reply:I got some good pictures at Stone Mountain a few years ago. I would not completely write Stone Mountain off if I were you. You might have to adjust your camera a little, but I think you could get some good pictures at Stone Mountain. At least my came out decent enough to share with my friends.
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