The Atlanta Traveler

Watch an 11th century-style tournament, complete with jousting at Medieval Times, a dinner and entertainment attraction in Lawrenceville, which is just outside of Atlanta. The four-course dinner features entertainment including, hand-to-hand combat, sword-fighting and horsemanship. For romantics like me, there’s also a bit of chivalry and romance.
So what are you eating while all of that fighting, jousting and romance is in progress? The banquet includes mashed potatoes, spare ribs, roasted chicken, tomato bisque soup, garlic bread, drinks, and pastry.
Yes. A vegetarian meal is available. All of you vegetarians out there will have a stuffed mushroom (stuffed with whole grain …read more

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Watch a Shakespeare inspired play and have dinner at the Shakespeare Tavern, a quaint playhouse on Peachtree Street in Atlanta. The Shakespeare Tavern is the perfect place to go if you enjoy plays, love Shakespeare, and want to do something a little different. I like the fact that you can eat as the play is performed. Just make sure that you get to the Shakespeare Tavern early (far before the play starts) so that you can be seated and order your meal. The menu is available an hour and 15 minutes before the performance, but food services ends five minutes …read more

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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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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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Summer is the time for family vacations, and amusement parks. Which of course, brings to mind, Six Flags Over Georgia, probably our most popular amusement park.  Are you ready to ride? To avoid the crowds go on a weekday during the summer months. Bring a jacket though. Although it’s warm in the daytime, it gets a little chilly at night. Did you know that there are lockers that you can rent to hold your stuff? Oh, yeah, and strollers electric vehicles are available on a first-come, first served basis. Get there early! Plan your rides before you go. Here’s …read more

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As the saying goes, there is plenty to see and to do at the zoo. As the weather warms up, it’s time to get out the house and explore some of the wonderful outdoor attractions in and around Atlanta. If you are visiting or new to the city, don’t miss stopping by the zoo. Your children will love the experience, and you will appreciate seeing the variety of animals that the zoo has to offer.
The Zoo Atlanta is open every day except for Christmas and Thanksgiving. The zoo is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., but the ticket booths …read more

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There’s still time to celebrate Earth Day at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell, Ga.  The Kids Fest is taking place until 3 p.m. today. For this Earth Day celebration, children can meet Captain Planet, and wander through 20 booths and interactive activities.Children and adults can learn about living green following Earth Day by cleaning our water, air, and land. Information will be available on recycling, protecting wildlife and incorporating greener living in homes and businesses. For directions to the Earth Day celebration at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, call 770-992-2055 ext. 3 or you can view the directions here.
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Photo by Claudine Williams
While visiting Mexico, I ended up in a conversation with a Mexican man who had visited Atlanta. I asked him about his favorite Atlanta destination, and he told me that he loved Stone Mountain Park. I love Stone Mountain, too and I decided to share some of my favorite images from the park.

Photo by Claudine Williams
 This is a photo of a historic plantation home at Stone Mountain National Park. The homes that are on display at the park were shipped from other Georgia locations.  I remember that a guide mentioned that they were essembled brick by brick, …read more

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