The Atlanta Traveler

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 their own bar, called Ruff Age Bar. For the health conscious pet, this bar serves vegan doggie treats.  Yes. The pets are living it up at Hotel Indigo, where pets are not tolerated, they are catered to. Every Tuesday, the pets can enjoy cocktail hour …read more

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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 and jerked during the movie; water splashed on the audience, and at one point, it felt like was poking me in the back of my seat. The short movie (about 15 minutes long) was about a quest to find the secret ingredient to Coca Cola. …read more

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T is for tasty hot dogs! Eating hot dogs at the Varsity should be a mandatory experience, if you like hot dogs, that is. The Varsity is both a tourist attraction and a tradition in Atlanta. The hot dogs are said to be the best in the city. Yes. They are good, and addictive, so be careful. I think, however, that the car hops and servers make the Varsity what it is.
“What’d have? What’d you have,” they shout. “Everybody please step down so that we can get you out of here.”
They are funny, gritty, and no nonsense. It’s sort …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 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?
Photo Credit: DB King, Flickr Creative Commons License

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The Geisha House in Atlantic Station was not at all what I expected. I envisioned Geisha fluttering throughout the restaurant, wearing elaborate kimonos and pouring tea.
I thought that I’d hear soft music, the type you hear while floating off to sleep, during a relaxing massage. I read Memoirs of a Geisha, after all. So, I thought that I knew what to expect.
The Geisha House was nothing at all like I’d imagined. There was only one geisha, the hostess when I visited on a Friday night. The other servers wore black slacks with red, low-cut T-shirts. I am happy to …read more

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The best things about Brasstown Valley resort in Young Harris, Georgia were  the food and the views. The resort is approximately three hours from Atlanta. I visited Brasstown Valley for a weekend getaway and review. I stayed in the hotel, but reported a black spot on my stay. My guest and I were politely asked to leave before our agreed upon checkout time. Even after I explained that I had a confirmed late checkout time. The front desk person, who came to the room to urge us along, did not believe me even when I told her about the …read more

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I recently grabbed a burger and fries at Five Guys Restaurant, a chain that’s famous for its huge burgers and yummy fries. The burgers are handmade from actual patties, not the pre-made ones that you get at other restaurants. The fries were well-seasoned and appeared to be made from actual rustic potatoes, though they were not the extra-thick fries. 
Five Guys has locations throughout the Atlanta area. The burger and fries were incredibly filling. I fell asleep right after eating. So, if you are on a diet, hmmmm, you may want to rethink a trip to Five Guys. Now, …read more

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Maxim Prime, a 150-seat posh steakhouse opened Friday at 110 Marietta Street (inside the Glenn Hotel).  The restaurant is a partnership between Maxim Magazine and Jeffery Chodorow. Selections at the restaurant include mini combination dishes, served in trios, a la carte dishes and light meals. If you want a delectable steak, Maxim Prime is place to go. The filet mignon is simply heavenly. Try a 10 ounce steak;  it’s thick, juicy,  tender, and buttery soft. That’s saying a lot from someone like me who has practically sworn off beef. I couldn’t resist that steak, and devoured the entire thing. …read more

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Imagine being high up on a giant mountain. The air is nippy, but you don’t mind the chill. A huge wooden cross is there to remind you while you are there.  Then you see the glow of the sun rising and pouring color into the sky like orange lava. All is well. That’s Easter in Atlanta.
The Atlanta Easter sunrise service at Stone Mountain National Park is a tradition. The park gates open at 4 a.m., and two non-denominational services, one at the top of the mountain, the other at the base of the mountain will begin simultaneously at …read more

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