Every weekend there is another celebrity performance in Atlanta. Last month, Ashanti performed at the Compound, which I am trying to get to this summer. Have you been to the Compound? What was this club like? Do you think that it’s worth all of the hype?
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You can experience some of the best attractions in Atlanta all for one price by purchasing CityPass for $69. The pass includes the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola, Zoo Atlanta, Inside the CNN Center, Fernbank Museum, High Museum of Art, or the Atlanta History Center. The pass is good for nine days and for one general admission to the attractions.
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The Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a great educational family attraction in Atlanta. Permanent collections at the museum include: A Walk in Time in Georgia, Giants of the Mesozoic, Sensing Nature, Reflections of Culture, The Children’s Discovery Rooms, World of Shells and First Georgians. There are also special treats just for the adults. Every Friday, from January through November, and from 5:30 to 10 p.m. the Museum has Martinis and Imax, an evening of music, relaxation, and food. Tickets are $15 for adults.
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I recently stumbled upon a website rating the best restaurants in several categories in Atlanta. Do you agree with their choices?
The CNN Center, located at 190 Marietta Street, should not be missed if you are visiting Atlanta. The CNN Center, the headquarters for CNN is next to Centennial Olympic Park. There is a huge dinning area and shopping inside the CNN Center complex. You can plan to stay all day at the CNN Center, spending the night at the Omni Hotel.
CNN Center studio tours are available from daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. The CNN Center tour costs $8. Visitors get a behind-the-scenes look at how the studio works and news is …read more
Just what are people doing with their tax rebate checks? At least some of the folk in Atlanta are using their tax rebate checks to do a little traveling this summer. Hopefully, they won’t have to use their tax rebate checks for the commute to work! Here’s what some people around Atlanta said that they would do with their tax rebate checks (if they receive them).
I just spent $250 on professional clothes for a meeting this Tuesday, the rest will pay for a trip to visit with family in Pittsburgh in May.
Maggie Anderson
www.maggieanderson.com
It will pay veterinary bills for dental …read more
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The Underground is still a popular spot for tourists and Atlanta natives. There has been some talk about Underground Atlanta being unsafe. What do you think?
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The World of Coca Cola is a popular attraction in Atlanta. You are sure to learn just about everything that you ever wanted to know about Coca Cola. The new World of Coca Cola has expanded and now has a 4D Theater, and of course the largest collection of Coca Cola memorabilia in the world. The World of Coca Cola is closed only on Christmas, Thanksgiving and Easter. Visit the World of Coca Cola in Atlanta with you children. It is a great family attraction.
121 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
(404) 676-5151 or
1-800-676-COKE (2653)
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There’s exciting news at the Georgia Aquarium. Dolphins are coming! Work will begin this summer on a multimillion dollar dolphin exhibit that will open in 2010.
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