vacationing?

Question

Taking a 3 day getaway to Atlanta ... what would be the most fun stuff to do ... late october of 2006. include fav. restaurants ect.

Answer 1

From personal experience, you should see: World of Coca-Cola, Georgia Aquarium, Cyclorama/Civil War Museum, Piedmont Park, Centennial Olympic Park, Stone Mountain, Lake Lanier Islands Waterpark (1 hr drive from downtown)

Shopping: Lenox Square Mall & Phipps Plaza (across the street)

Restaurants: THE VARSITY. Other than that, I'd have to know what kind of food you're into...

I've included a website with the full list of major attractions.


Hope this was helpful!

Answer 2

One of the most unusual sites in Atlanta, is the underground mall:
http://www.underground-atlanta.com/

I went to this in 1999 and again in 2000. Here's a good description:

'This vast collection of shopping, dining and entertainment outlets (100+) is located in the heart of downtown's business district. Covering six city blocks, the underground mall is anchored by the World of Coca Cola Museum , which sits behind a 138-foot light tower at the entrance. Many specialty retailers and restaurant chains are represented between Upper Alabama and Central Avenue, while the rustic-themed Lower Alabama street market is home to smaller stores, quaint eateries and several nightlife options. Business hours may vary. ...'

- Quote above from Yahoo Local

To give you a mental picture, imagine a typical small city USA main street, all underground.

On the other end of the mall, you go up a street ramp and there sits the Coca-Cola museum (and gift shop), as well as a couple of other museums, as I remember. Then there is an outdoor part to the mall as well.

One other thing of interest in Underground Atlanta, and I missed this the first time around, there is a small SECOND underground level beneath the first. The only thing there was a seafood restaurant/bar (I can't remember the name of it. It's not a national chain) that has wood floors, is poorly lit, and a big pond with a small/medium pirate ship. Something to see two levels underground. It had a real unique feel to the place. Anyway, look for a small stairway, off one of the side streets, on the underground malls first level. It sorta looks like a small subway entrance, and is not marked well. It's easy to miss.

Answer 3

Six Flags over Georgia. It still should be open on weekends in October. Stone Mountain Park, lots of stuff to do there, especially if they still do the laser show on weekends in October. Depends on where you are staying in Atlanta. If you are in North Atlanta, there is Mall of Georgia in Buford. Lots of eateries and places to shop there.

Answer 4

all depends on what you are into and what it is like where you live. The aquarium is world class. There is also the coke museum, cnn center. If you follow civil rights, there is the MLK stuff. Stone mountain is popular with families. If you don't like the city, a drive into the N. Ga. mountains could be a good way to spend the day. As far as food, all depends on your budget and what you like to eat. the trendy area is buckhead / sandy springs. alot of good places to eat but way over priced.

Answer 5

Just follow the bouncing BUSH.
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguide-191501914-atlanta_vacations-i