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Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« on: July 26, 2007, 08:01:25 PM »
We are planning on staying in Atlanta GA for 2 days in August and wondered if anyone has any suggestions on what to see and where to stay.  I have heard that the Coke factory is worth seeing.  Is there an "historic area".  Any suggestions would be great. Thanks!
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #1 on: July 26, 2007, 08:42:17 PM »
Atlanta Aquarium!  Probably one of the only chances most people will ever get to see Whale Sharks!  I certainly don't agree with keeping such beautiful creatures in captivity, but it has since been made illegal and no other aquarium will ever see these amazing creatures! 
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2007, 03:38:13 AM »
The Aquarium is a definite on a trip to Atlanta, you can not visit "the coke factory" but next to the Aquarium there is the new World of Coke which is a museum and display of all things coke and is owned & operated by Coke Cola Corp. so it is very first class.  Around Atlanta are several historic civil war areas, the Margaret Mitchell house, the King Center & home, the Carter Center, etc.  All of that pales in comparison with some of the great riding roads in north Georgia just outside of Atlanta!!  Let me know if I can be of any asistance as I live just north of the city.
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2007, 04:24:36 AM »
Quote from: lilbear on July 26, 2007, 08:42:17 PM
Atlanta Aquarium!  Probably one of the only chances most people will ever get to see Whale Sharks!  I certainly don't agree with keeping such beautiful creatures in captivity, but it has since been made illegal and no other aquarium will ever see these amazing creatures! 

I beg to differ lilbear...they have 2 HUGE whale sharks here in the Okinawa Aquarium.  It is one of the best Aquariums that I have ever been to, haven't been to the Atlanta one, yet tho.  It beats the Mystic and the Monte Ray hands down.  Lil pricey and can't ride your bike to it either.

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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2007, 07:49:42 AM »
RR - In addition to what others have posted:

Take a ride out east of Atlanta to Stone Mt.  Great views & there is a tram - or you can hike up like we did. 





If you like hot dogs, the best chilli dogs in the southeast are at The Varsity.  Old Atlanta hot dog stand with greasy (great) food.  Downtown location is the one I go to most - several around the area.




Lots of other stuff to do in Atlanta.  Great food - great restaurants.

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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2007, 02:17:31 PM »
Quote from: Seegarsmkr on July 27, 2007, 04:24:36 AM
I beg to differ lilbear...they have 2 HUGE whale sharks here in the Okinawa Aquarium.  It is one of the best Aquariums that I have ever been to, haven't been to the Atlanta one, yet tho.  It beats the Mystic and the Monte Ray hands down.  Lil pricey and can't ride your bike to it either.

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Wasn't aware of the Whale Sharks in Okinawa!  Are you a Scuba Diver?  Okinawa has some incredible reefs!
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2007, 09:21:24 PM »
Go to Stone MT. And if you have time take a trip north up 985 to Helen GA. It's a pretty neat town. It's about 1hour and 45 min.North.
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #7 on: July 28, 2007, 03:09:19 AM »
Quote from: lilbear on July 27, 2007, 02:17:31 PM
Wasn't aware of the Whale Sharks in Okinawa!  Are you a Scuba Diver?  Okinawa has some incredible reefs!

That is the biggest activity on the Rock but no I don't dive...uhh...ummmm...in the water.  I have been snorkeling but that is the extent.  I had every intention of getting certified while here but haven't done it.  I have been involved with promoting one of the lesser known activities on the island ice/roller hockey.  At one time I was coaching or helping to coach 7 teams...kinda limited my time off...and now I am getting ready to leave.  There are opportunities to actually swim with a whale shark here as well.

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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #8 on: July 28, 2007, 08:16:04 AM »
The Aquarium, The High museum of Art, Sone Mountain (there is an HD dealership close) , the best riding is north of town. You can make a nice loop heading up 9 through  Dahlonega , 60N through Turners Corner over Blood Mtn (129) and then over the Richard Russell Parkway to  Helen, which has a good place for food that is very bike friendly on the north end. (Hans') and good fishing in the river north of town, where Unicoi state  park and Anna Ruby Falls are. 
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #9 on: July 28, 2007, 10:00:40 AM »
What no "SEE ROCK CITY" suggestion?
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Re: Places to stay/visit in Atlanta, GA
« Reply #10 on: July 28, 2007, 10:03:06 AM »
Quote from: MJZ on July 28, 2007, 10:00:40 AM
What no "SEE ROCK CITY" suggestion?


Nowhere near as thrilling as the Corn Palace or Wall's Drug out west, but it has a LOT of rocks.

Near Chattynooga.
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