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WHAT TO SEE & DO — ATLANTA ATTRACTIONS |
Alan Avery Art Co.
315 E. Paces Ferry Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-237-0370
www.alanaveryartcompany.com
Gallery representing contemporary and progressive artists.
Jackson Fine Art
3115 E. Shadowlawn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-233-3739
www.jacksonfineart.com
Focused on fine art photography, Jackson houses three exhibition rooms, and a print viewing area. Exhibitions rotate every six weeks.
Tew Galleries
425 Peachtree Hills Ave. NE #24
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-869-0511
www.tewgalleries.com
Features contemporary art of all varieties from artists such as Kimo Minton,
Isabel Melchior and Otto Neumann.
Topaz Gallery
Buckhead Commons
3145 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-995-0155
www.topazgallery.net
Custom design, fine artisan jewelry by
local and national
American designers.
Vespermann-Cooper Gallery
764 Miami Cir. NE, Ste. 128
Atlanta, GA 303 24
404-266-0102
www.vespermann-coopergallery.com
Fine art glass from simple ornaments to important sculpture and paintings.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-876-5859
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Besides featuring botanical displays, the garden is also home to pieces of art, including sculptures and water features.
Open Tues.-Sun.
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Atlanta Cyclorama |
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-624-1071,
404-658-7625
www.atlantacyclorama.org
The cyclorama allows visitors to step back to July 22, 1864, and experience the Battle of Atlanta through a narrative and visual display. Open Tues.-Sat.
Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-814-4000
www.atlantahistorycenter.com
Located on 33 acres in Atlanta’s Buckhead district, it includes one of the Southeast’s largest history museums, a research library and archives, two historic houses and a series of unique gardens.
Open daily.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
404-733-4900
www.atlantasymphony.org
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra hosts more than 200 concerts a year, including the annual King Celebration concerts honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Also count on light classical concerts, family concerts, annual summer festivals, outdoor summer pop concerts and free concerts in city parks.
Carter Center
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Pkwy. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-420-5100
www.cartercenter.org
While the Center itself was founded as a human rights organization, there is also The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library, which includes photographs and historical memorabilia from his presidency, a replica of the Oval Office, gifts received by the Carters and a permanent exhibition of significant events occurring during Carter's life and career. The museum and library will be closed from April to October 2009 for an extensive renovation project.
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-873-3391 (tickets)
www.puppet.org
Sheer magic rules in puppetry performances, workshops and a museum; the focus is on children's plays, but adult theater also is offered.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000
www.georgiaaquarium.org
The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest with more than eight million gallons of marine and fresh water, and more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. A major expansion project is underway, but the Aquarium remains open during the construction.
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Georgia Governor's Mansion |
Georgia Governor's Mansion
391 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-261-1776
A Greek Revival-style mansion that showcases pieces from the Federalist Period, a first-edition copy of Gone With the Wind and many other artifacts you can see during the 40-minute self-guided tour.
Imagine it! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-659-5437
www.imagineit-cma.org
Exhibitions focus on age-appropriate interactive play spaces.
Margaret Mitchell House & Movie Museum
990 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
www.gwtw.org
The restored building where Gone With the Wind author Margaret Mitchell and her second husband, John Marsh, lived while she wrote her famous novel, showcases film memorabilia and artifacts related to her life, her authorship of GWTW and the subsequent film.
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404- 676-5151, 800-676-COKE
www.worldofcoca-cola.com
All the Coke you can handle and the world's largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia are housed in this new facility, opened in 2007.
Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St., N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4955
www.woodruffcenter.org
The Woodruff Arts Center is a performing and visual arts center encompassing the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta College of Art, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the High Museum of Art, Young Audiences and the 14th Street Playhouse, which is off-campus at 14th and Juniper Streets.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
404-624-5600
www.zooatlanta.org
Animals inhabit natural-style environments, making a trip to the zoo a delight and a great learning experience for all ages.
A Cappella Books
484 C Moreland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-681-5128
www.acappellabooks.com
Rare, used and out-of-print tomes.
Atlanta Book Exchange
591 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 3030
404- 681-3122
New and used books at discounted prices.
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Bill Hallman Men |
Bill Hallman Men
792 N. Highland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-876-6055
www.billhallman.com
Unique clothing boutique that carries all the latest styles and brands such as for men John Varvatos, and Nudie Jeans (for men and women), and Hobo International, and Bordeaux for women. Hallman has re-launched his own label for men’s and women’s fashions.
Bill Hallman Flaunt
424 Moreland Ave. NE
Little Five Points
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-522-1010
www.billhallman.com
Trendy day and evening wear for the college crowd and young professionals.
Buckhead Commons
3145 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30305
404-995-0155
A 25,000-square-foot specialty strip center with art galleries, clothing boutiques and jewelry stores.
Criminal Records
1154A Euclid Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-215-9511
An awesome inventory of records, CDs, DVDs, comic books and graphic novels.
Highland Woodworking
1045 N. Highland Ave. NE
404-872-4466
www.HighlandWoodworking.com
A wood-working emporium, Highland Woodworking features fine tools and conducts woodworking classes.
Junkman's Daughter
464 Moreland Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-577-3188
A huge, funky, wild collection of wearables and accessories, Junkman's Daughter has defined Little Five Points since 1982.
Lenox Marketplace
3535 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-760-1370
Major shopping center across from Phipps Plaza anchored by a Publix grocery store, Target, Dick's Sporting Goods and Filene's Basement.
Lenox Square
3393 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-233-6767
www.simon.com
A grand shopping mall anchored by such major national chains as Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman-Marcus.
Little Five Points
Where Moreland and Edgewood Avenues intersect
Atlanta, GA
Arguably the most Bohemian neighborhood in the city, with the term funky defining its shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Miami Circle
Intersection of Piedmont Rd. and Miami Cir.
Atlanta, GA 30324
A wild gathering of shops, some open only to the trade, art galleries, antiques dealers, services, decorative finishers, a tapas restaurant, Eclipse di Luna, and an artist's atelier where individual artists labor and greet the public.
Mooncake
1019 Virginia Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
404-892-8043
Accessories, hats, high-end, vintage-style dressy clothing recalls the early 20 th century
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Underground Atlanta |
Phipps Plaza
3500 Peachtree Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-262-0992
www.simon.com
With marble floors, winding staircases and other elegant details, this shopping center caters to the more well-to-do shopper with stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue.
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama St. SW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-523-2311
www.underground-atlanta.com
Shop, eat and get a history lesson here where there are historical markers that point out important city moments or locations while you graze the shops and restaurants.
Virginia Highland
Where Virginia and Highland Avenues meet
Atlanta, GA
www.virginiahighland.com
A shopping district that was originally created in the early 1900s, this is a great place for strolling the streets of shops, sitting at an outdoor cafe or enjoying a drink and some fine music at a night spot.
Wax 'n' Facts
432 Moreland Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
404-525-2275
Little Five Points' headquarters for new and used records and CDs.
Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau
233 Peachtree St. NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-521-6600
www.atlanta.net
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