and I first came here in '73. I also lived here '76-'78. This city has really come alive in the last 6 years. All in all pretty boring as far as sight seeing. It however has had a revitalization in the city.
The beltline has been built and it extends from Krog st. past Ponce city market to Piedmont Park. It will eventually go to West provision. Ponce city Market is the old Sears building and has been converted to a "mall" but it is ok. Food in there is unique to this location. No chains. From there you can walk up the the beltline and walk to Krog St or Piedmont Park. It is worthwhile to go here. It will have the greatest concentration of people there and if you are in the mood for music "City Winery" is there. I recently saw Suzanne Vega there.
Good acts go there(Hot Tuna).
Ponce De Leon is the closest to a "downtown" venue in Atlanta as it is close to many things
Piedmont park
Botanical Gardens,
MLK Center
Carter Library
Fox Theater
Piedmont Park is the biggest park in Atlanta and it is where the Botanical Gardens are.
MLK center is close to here.
Downtown is a bore.
This is also close to the Carter Center.
There are two neighborhoods near here. Virginia Highland and 5 points. Both will give you a taste of urban living in Atlanta.
This is also close to Mary Mac's. It is a unique southern food experience.
i personally think CNN and Coca cola are boring. The aquarium is worthwhile. Stone Mountain is OK. I would go out of my way to go there.
The biggest problem is it is like LA. A big suburb.
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