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June 16th, 2008

Happy Father’s Day

Wishing all of the dads out there a Happy Father’s Day!
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June 15th, 2008

What is a Cyclorama in Atlanta, Anyway?

I have to admit that I thought that the Cyclorama had to do something with bicycles. Actually, a Cyclorama, is a huge cylindrical painting in which the viewer gets a 360-degree view of the painting. The Cyclorama, located in Grant Park has been entertaining folks in Atlanta since 1893. The Cyclorama also has Civil […]

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June 13th, 2008

Canine Cocktail Hour at Hotel Indigo

Photo: Maggie has her photo opportunity at Hotel Indigo. The sign on the chair says,
Don’t Forget the Little People. Courtesy of Hotel Indigo.
 
Pampered pets in Atlanta know to urge their owners to take them to Hotel Indigo, a boutique hotel where they dine and enjoy cocktail hour with their two-legged friends. The pets have […]

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June 11th, 2008

The New World of Coca Cola Pics

Atlanta is the home of Coca Cola, and I promised you all pictures of the New World of Coca Cola. When I make a promise, I try to deliver. The New World of Coca Cola is right next door to the Georgia Aquarium and walking distance from the CNN Center in Atlanta.

Oh my goodness! […]

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June 10th, 2008

Luau at the Lake

 
I was recently invited to a luau at Lake Lanier in Flowery Branch. Lake Lanier is 26 miles long. Members of the Black Boaters Club shuttled myself and members of the 30+ meetup group to a private cove. Little did I realize that there are at least two marinas in the small town of Flowery […]

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June 5th, 2008

Video of the Georgia Aquarium

 
Get an insider’s view of the Georgia Aquarium. Hey, the parking is easy at the aquarium, there is a parking garage on-site. Parking is $10 if you buy the ticket at the garage. You can save $1 and pay $9 by buying your parking ticket in advance here.  However, I found $3 all day parking […]

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June 4th, 2008

The New World of Coca Cola

 
The New World of Coca Cola is located right next door to the Georgia Aquarium in midtown Atlanta. I got more than I bargained for during my trip there. I especially enjoyed the 4D theater. A 4D Theater incorporates the 3D visuals with other senses. At the New World of Coca Cola, the chairs bucked […]

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June 1st, 2008

Getting Some Play at the Georgia Renaissance Festival

I was just minding my own business on the last day of the Georgia Renaissance Festival on Sunday. The festival features costumed actors and actresses, food (I ate a giant turkey leg) demonstrations, and shopping. The festival lasts about a month, and I was surprised to see festival-goers wearing costumes. Anyway, I went to the […]

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May 16th, 2008

Fernbank Museum of Natural History for Families

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. […]

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May 13th, 2008

The CNN Center

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, […]

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