Atlanta is a great city any time of year, but summer’s especially hot in Hotlanta. If you’re planning a visit or even live here, take a look at a few of our suggestions for the best things to do outdoors in the city this summer. Get the kids, set the home security atlanta alarm and head into town!
Stroll the Park: Piedmont Park is home to tons of great cultural events including numerous arts festivals throughout the year. There’s tons of room for the kids to run and play and Read the rest of this entry »

Atlantic Station is Atlanta’s remedy to long commutes and explosive urban growth. During its inception it was billed at a live-work-play community, because it offers Atlantans, retail establishments, residences, office towers, and eateries all within walking distance from each other. However, you do not have to be a resident to enjoy all that Atlantic Station has to offer, as a 24-hour community, there is plenty to offer visitors who want to be able to park and take advantage of all the new entertainment and shopping experiences.

It is a bustling community, that provides homes, at a range of different Read the rest of this entry »

When traveling to the big city of Atlanta there are plenty of things to do, which includes going to the Atlanta Opera. The tickets are nicely priced, starting at around 25.00 a piece. You can actually go to learn about the opera and those educational classes are usually free. You can get season tickets or pay to see whatever show is at the opera at the time of your visit. There are events that are by invitation only, like the Opera Ball. When you are planning your visit there is a restaurant that serves pre-opera dinner, called Mangia! and Read the rest of this entry »

A lovely way to spend a leisurely afternoon is to visit one of the local Botanical Gardens. Botanical Gardens are not only relaxing and soothing to our senses, they also offer many great educational and inspirational experiences, as well.
The variety of plants and flowers in bloom vary from month to month, allowing new discoveries to explore with each visit. Enjoy various plant collections that show off their particular beauty, including: fragrant roses, rare orchids, exquisite water plants, seasonal and edible gardens, to name only a few.
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Thanks to Ray Charles the great state of Georgia frequently lilts through the minds of those that have been fortunate enough to sample her abundance. While Charles made his song famous on the airwaves, it is believed that Hoagy Carmichael wrote the lyrics, including two verses (which we’ve included in bold) that Charles left out of his rendition.

Georgia on My MindGeorgia, Georgia,The whole day throughJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mindI’m say GeorgiaGeorgiaA song of youComes as sweet and clearAs moonlight through the pinesOther arms reach out to meOther eyes smile tenderlyStill in peaceful dreams I seeThe road leads back to youI said Georgia,Ooh Georgia, no peace I findJust an old sweet songKeeps Georgia on my mind Read the rest of this entry »

Often labeled as one of America’s largest Jazz Festivals, this annual celebration is hosted at Piedmont Park, and features the music of talented legends as well as up-and-coming artists.The whole purpose of the festival is to provide beautiful music to Jazz lovers (both young and old) and introduce music enthusiasts to the rich heritage that Jazz music has to offer. However, the best part about the festival is you can enjoy the phenomenal music for free! Read the rest of this entry »

When talking about Atlanta’s rich history and culture, it would be impossible to ignore the Atlanta Braves. One of America’s favorite pastimes is baseball, and to Atlanta residents, there’s no better team than the Atlanta Braves.Located at Aisle 134 (northwest side of Turner Field), the Atlanta Braves Museum and Hall of Fame hosts a collection of over 600 Braves memorabilia, and offers the perfect way to learn about the team’s history. In-fact, the museum leaves no moment of the team’s existence untouched; artifacts and photographs of the Braves’ journey from Boston through to Milwaukee are also a part of the venue. Read the rest of this entry »

Halloween is almost here and Atlanta is celebrating in style. To help you make the most of the city’s festivals and events, we’ve compiled a list of the top holiday inspired celebrations.Boo at the ZooStarting on the weekend of October 23 and lasting until Halloween weekend, Zoo Atlanta hosts their Boo at the Zoo event. Running from 11am and ending at 3pm, families can expect to enjoy delicious treats, traverse magical paths, interact with numerous characters, and see over 1,000 animals. Zoo members can attend the event for free, otherwise general admission allows for free access to Boo at the Zoo. Read the rest of this entry »

One way to appreciate Atlanta’s rich history is by exploring the events of the Battle of Atlanta. This Civil War battle, which occurred on July 22^nd in 1864, allowed the Union Army to beat the Confederates in Atlanta. At the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, visitors can appreciate this local battle by admiring the largest painting in the world; the Battle of Atlanta.Spanning 358 feet, and reaching 42 feet in height, the painting was created from 1885-1886. Now, the gigantic painting is accented by a rocky terrain and three-dimensional Civil War figures; features which give a vivid representation of the battle. Read the rest of this entry »

Opening this past August, and remaining open up until January 9^th of next year, the High Museum of Art Atlanta will showcase the late works of Salvador Dali.Offering a collection of the artist’s greatest works (over 40 to be exact), the exhibit also contains sculptures, photographs and films, several of which, have never been revealed to the public. Dali often stated that his work represented the subjects of his time, and the Atlanta exhibit is exploring this context of the artist’s later work: “The exhibition considers for the first time the diverse body of work that Dal created in the last forty years of his career. Reinventing himself during the 1940s, Dal used his art to visually explore science, psychology, and religion” (quote provided by the High Museum of Art Atlanta). Read the rest of this entry »