Atlanta Walkabout

Atlanta is so much more than just one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country. Atlanta has history, culture, fun, and sports. The city of Atlanta was founded in 1850 with a small group of people and has grown massively in the couple hundred years since.

Since Atlanta has such a huge population, there are many activities to do that will appeal to everyone in the family. Visit downtown Atlanta where the headquarters of one of the most popular soda makers resides. Daily tours are offered as well as free drinks.

If the family loves sports, Atlanta has plenty to offer. Almost every professional sport has a team in Atlanta, ranging from baseball – Atlanta Braves, to football – Atlanta Falcons, to basketball – Atlanta Hawks. Atlanta also allows visitors to walk through what is left of the olympic park that housed the 1996 Olympics.

For those wishing to relocate and be a part of the five million people who already call Atlanta home, real estate prices are reasonable and there are many great neighborhoods to raise a family. Crime is not a huge problem in Atlanta but if you are worried and want more information about crime rates in different neighborhoods, check out this website about atlanta home security. Come visit Atlanta and fall in love right away.

Hop over to Savannah, Georgia for a great Southern time. Sit back and relax while while having some iced tea; it might even have a peach flavor. Y’all are welcome to come down and have a lazy time or have a rip-roaring good time in Savannah. Down-home cooking can be found almost everywhere and there is almost an endless list of enjoyable, family oriented things to do. History is written on the streets of this city and for history buffs this can be a place of wonder. Read the rest of this entry »

If you are spending time in Atlanta and just want some quick, close day trip ideas, here are a few great places you can visit.

Stone Mountain Park is a great stop for all ages. Just 16 miles from Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park has something for everyone. Take a cable car sky ride, or paddle boats on the lake. Compete against your kids on the family ropes course challenge, SkyHike. Watch a 4D movie or take a train ride around the park.

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Atlanta, GA is a great place to visit. The Atlanta metropolitan area has an ever growing population which is very diverse. There are many interesting sites and attractions to take in and some of these are Atlanta’s top rated schools and universities.
On the north side of downtown Atlanta is the home of Georgia Tech. This school is famous for its highly rated engineering department, and has an attractive campus located across the highway from the main part of the city. There are many athletic events and other happenings around campus. As with any college, load of Read the rest of this entry »

If you love everything that you’ve explored about Atlanta now might be the time to lay down some roots. If so, and you’re looking for a luxury home builder to create your dream residence, you might want to consider Toll Brothers who offer stunningly designed and built homes in Woodstock that range in price from the upper 300,000′s to the mid 600,000′s. Fortune Magazine recently named Toll Brothers as “number one in financial soundness, quality of products, and long-term investment” and the “world’s most admired homebuilder.” Sound too good to be true? When you consider the company has been building luxury residences and communities nationwide for over 40 years, you bet it’s true.The company’s Woodstock Knoll collection is nestled in a picturesque setting of trees, pastures, and a small lake that combines a sense of southern country charm with quick access to the city downtown Atlanta is only 40 minutes away. The quaint shops and restaurants in Woodstock’s revitalized downtown are within walking distance of Woodstock Knoll. Other excellent retail shopping opportunities are within 40 minutes, including Lenox Mall, North Point Mall, Galleria, and Perimeter Mall. Several challenging private and semi-private golf courses and country clubs are nearby, and adjacent to the community is J.J. Biello Park, one of Cherokee County’s newest and largest parks with 10 tennis courts, walking and jogging trails, and one of the largest children’s playgrounds in Georgia. The stunning community will offer over 300 homes in three distinct collections: the Estates, Executives, and Georgia. In addition, the community will feature a community clubhouse with outdoor pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, and walking trails.Homes vary in size from a little over 3100 square feet to over 5100 square feet, and include top-name brand products and fixtures such as Bose, Kohler, and Andersen. And since Toll Brothers is the only public home builder to win all three of the most coveted awards in the home building industry – America’s Best Builder, National Builder of the Year and the 1995 National Housing Quality Gold Award why wouldn’t you make them your builder of choice for your new Atlanta-area home?

With Halloween a little over two weeks away, time is running out for finding the right activity for you and your family. However, for a truly hair, or rather, fur-raising event, you could always take your family to Boo at the Zoo.Starting October 23^rd, Zoo Atlanta will be hosting their Boo at the Zoo event every Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 3pm. Your children will love meeting all the costumed characters, venturing down the magical paths, and trying all the sweet treats on offer. Alongside all these Halloween filled festivities, come and see the Zoo’s 1,000 plus animals from all over the globe. Read the rest of this entry »

No matter how hot the weather may get during your summer visit to Atlanta, Georgia, you’ll always find something cool at the Georgia Aquarium. The aquarium is now better now than ever with the recently reopened Cold Water Quest gallery, featuring beluga whales, harbor seals, and a completely new African penguin exhibit. If you’re lucky enough to come during feeding time, you can watch the animals go crazy for the specially-designed “clam cannons.” Read the rest of this entry »

Each year Forbes magazine ranks the top ten most wired cities in America. This year, Atlanta ranked 2^nd in the nation for most access and availability to wireless internet, which is great news if you’re planning on spending any time here. No matter where you are or why you need to be online, chances are you won’t have trouble connecting to the internet. Atlanta is also staying steady, maintaining its number 2 spot from last year. Read the rest of this entry »

If you paid attention to the new programming last season, you might have recognized Atlanta’s metro region in two new shows. Both Vampire Diaries and Past Life have been shooting there, proving the city is equally adept at playing both the Big Apple and the sultry southern small town.Vampire Diaries is a teenaged version of the hit HBO show True Blood. Like its predecessor, Vampire Diaries is also based on a book series by L. J. Smith. It’s a familiar premisehuman girl Elena Gilbert falls for vamp Stefan Salvatorebut under developer Kevin Williamson’s wing, it became a story about the dark secrets of a small town. Fans in Atlanta can visit many of the series’s locales, including Covington and other communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Baseball, Basketball, Football, HockeyAtlanta’s got it all. You’ve no doubt heard of the Atlanta Braves, but have you experienced the rush of seeing them play on Turner Field? Home to the famous Chipper Jones and numerous other major league stars, the Atlanta Braves stadium is a major asset to Atlanta’s fun environment. It doesn’t matter if you’re a Braves fan, or even a baseball fan, simply surrounding yourself with the fans at Turner field is enough to guarantee a good time. Of course, All-American hot dogs, dippin’ dots, and nachos are a necessity.If you’re looking for the same excitement provided by an Atlanta Braves game but want to stay indoors away from the heat, Philips Arena is the right place for you. Home to the NBA team, the Atlanta Hawks, Philips comfortably seats close to 19,000 people. It’s easy to lose yourself in the game and cheer along with the crowds, especially during halftime shows when the A-Town dancers perform. After the game, check out the CNN Center where you can buy souvenirs, sometimes meet the players, and grab a bite to eat from a wide selection of restaurants in the food court. Read the rest of this entry »