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 Reputable Tour Company |
550 Pharr Road Suite 305 Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 233 9140 / +1 800 572 3050 http://www.americansightseeing... tours@americansightseeingatl.com |
Patrons of this local outfit's tours can expect friendly, knowledgeable guides to assist them with several chartered or personal custom itineraries around town. American's buses are climate controlled and will pick up tourists and groups at several locations in downtown, Midtown or Buckhead. Special tour programs are also offered to accommodate the specific needs of visiting spouses or bilingual visitors. The tours are fun and interesting, offering many stories about local folks and lore as opposed to the common snapshot tours offered by other companies. See website for specific tour routes and details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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More than just Gone With the Wind |
130 West Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 814 4000 http://www.atlantahistorycente... csteadman@atlantahistorycenter.com |
This comprehensive museum of Atlanta's past is located a few blocks from the Governor's Mansion in residential Buckhead. Exhibits cover the gamut of the region's history, including special sections on the Civil War, Southern folk crafts, African-American history, and the Civil Rights movement. The museum is surrounded by 33 acres of gardens that feature the historic Swan House, the fully-restored Tullie Smith Farm, a library and archive, and several restaurants. Visitor maps are available in five languages. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Climbing Close to Home |
1019A Collier Road Atlanta, GA 30318 United States +1 404 351 3009 http://www.atlantarocks.com/ info@atlantarocks.com |
This Midtown specialty shop caters to the growing number of devotees of the extreme sports of rock climbing and rappelling. The facility is home to the largest climbing gym in the Southeast, which features an expansive 'bouldering' area and a rotating climbing wall. The challenging obstacle course provides safe trial runs in negotiating overhangs, buttresses and cracks for novices and experienced climbers alike. Reservations are suggested for the daily beginners' instruction sessions, and equipment rental is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Second largest in the USA |
3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 231 9064 http://www.atlantatrackclub.org wft@atlantatrackclub.org |
Sponsors of the prestigious annual Thanksgiving Day Atlanta Marathon, this is the second largest running club in the country. The club's 11,000 members run the gamut from beginner to professional, and represent a wide range of abilities, interests and backgrounds. Special events are held year round, and include races for kids, frequent events for handicapped athletes, and the July 4th Peachtree Road Race, the biggest annual 10,000-meter race on the planet. All events are open to members and non-members alike. See the club's Web site for information on upcoming events. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Your Local Running Connection |
3097 East Shadowlawn Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 231 9064 http://www.atlantatrackclub.org/ atc@atlantatrackclub.org |
Since its founding in 1964, this collection of amateur and professional runners has grown into one of the largest track clubs in the United States. With a membership of 10,000 and a schedule of events that spans the calendar, this is a visitor's best source for information on walking and running in Atlanta. In addition to special events such as the annual Thanksgiving Atlanta Marathon and regular competitive meets, the club hosts casual, biweekly road races throughout the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Reasonable Greens Fees |
384 Woodward Way Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 355 1009 |
This par-71 public course is named for one of golf's greatest legends and one of Atlanta's favorite sons. Owned and operated by the city of Atlanta, the course's trademark Bermuda greens have welcomed golfers from around Georgia since 1934. This isn't the most extravagant or challenging course you've played, but the course features a pro shop, restaurant and putting green. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Par-3 in Buckhead |
1221 Cross Creek Parkway North West Atlanta, GA 30327 United States +1 404 352 5612 |
Located near West Wesley Road in Buckhead, Cross Creek is in a great spot for squeezing in a quick afternoon round. It is a par-3, 18-hole course that is also a perfect place for the beginner to sharpen his or her skills. The course is well maintained and nicely managed, and a pro shop with on-site golf pros is there if needed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Georgia's Deep Sea Specialists |
2297 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30309 United States +1 404 350 8510 http://www.diversatsea.com/ info@diversatsea.com |
This is a specialized dive shop founded by 15-year diving veteran Bert Quist, a certified PADI scuba diving instructor who started the business in 1997. Located one block south of Peachtree Battle Shopping Center, the shop offers a broad range of gear, as well as a spectrum of classes and travel opportunities. Courses include introductory sessions, certification classes, corporate outings and certification/travel packages. The shop arranges several trips each year to major diving resorts and is known for its in-depth knowledge of some of the world's most unusual diving opportunities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Non-agressive martial art |
2055 Peidmont Road Atlanta, GA 30324 United States +1 404 876 1040 http://www.dogwoodaikikai.com/ admin@dogwoodaikikai.com |
This accessible studio is open daily, offering classes for beginners and experts, children and adults alike. The non-aggressive martial art of Aikido has enjoyed a recent surge of popularity in America lately, and many new practitioners are drawn by the method's reputation for balancing inner energy with natural athletic development and fitness. Classes are also offered in various Japanese disciplines, including Iaido and Iajitsu, advanced sword arts that promote the development of balance, posture, and zanshin (inner focus). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Extensive Recreation Center |
2715 Peachtree Road Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 231 0375 http://www.spdl.org/flc.html |
Located at and affiliated with the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, the Family Life Center is a YMCA-type fitness center with a family-oriented focus. It offers a weight-training area along with aerobics and a walking track. The lower level houses a full-sized basketball court, two regulation racquetball courts and a lap pool. Classes are offered at various times in most types of aerobics, personal trainers are available, and several recreational basketball leagues operate through the center. Memberships are available to all, including non-church members and passes are available for trial runs and for visitors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Local Pool and Park |
35 Pintree Drive (at East Wesley and Rumson Roads) Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 848 7220 http://www.atlantaga.gov/gover... |
In the heart of Buckhead, Garden Hills Park offers the perfect place to take the kids for a day of summer fun. The park has a small baseball/soccer field, a playground and a swimming pool. The swimming facilities are quite large and attended by several lifeguards. Yearly memberships are offered, or a daily fee can be paid. While the park is open year-round, the pool operates only from Memorial Day through Labor Day. See website, or call for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Outdoor Equipment and Travel |
3906 Roswell Road Suite B Atlanta, GA 30342 United States +1 404 814 0999 http://www.highcountryoutfitte... |
High Country Outfitters is an outdoor recreation store catering to the equipment needs of those interested in rock climbing, kayaking and camping. The store offers many classes in general outdoor skills along with sport specific classes and trip planning. They also own several cabins, a campground and a conference center in the Ocoee National Forest, a great spot whether you are looking for catered comfort or rough outdoor adventure. There is one other High Country location in the Atlanta area at Perimeter Mall. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Adventures for Young People |
1904 Woodland Hills Avenue NW (P.O. Box 20178) Atlanta, GA 30318 United States +1 404 367 9410 http://www.moondanceadventures... info@moondanceadventures.com |
If you're looking for an exciting way to explore the thousands of square miles of North Georgia wilderness, these able guides are the folks to call. Moondance Adventures offers a splendid schedule of guided outdoor trips for teenagers. Trips hit all the major highlights of the Georgia countryside and include a variety of activities, such as hiking, canoing and camping. Sure to be an adventure for everyone, Moondance is an affordable way to enjoy the outdoors if you like to get off the beaten path. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Opened in the 1940s |
216 West Wieuca Road Atlanta, GA 30342 United States +1 404 255 0723 http://www.americangolf.com |
Classified as a championship course, the 18-hole Chastain links terrain attracts a bevy of golf enthusiasts, especially on weekends. The stately stone clubhouse is modeled after country estates in Scotland and Wales, and provides a romantic backdrop for an afternoon of golf. A pro shop, snack bar, putting green and all the first class conveniences are provided, including expert instruction with the club pro. Resident weekday fees are moderately priced during weekends. Nonresidents pay a little extra. Call ahead for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fitness, focus and fun |
52 Executive Park South (Suite 5202) Atlanta, GA 30329 United States +1 404 633 0044 http://www.symca.org centermail@symca.org |
Headquartered in Atlanta since 1974, the Siddha Center brings to the city a spiritual oasis for serene meditation and full body-and-mind relaxation. Whether you participate in yoga for reasons of fitness or spirituality, this center has everything you'll need. Several different programs are offered for every level of intensity and experience, as well as workshops for introducing the novice to this unique method of spiritual awakening. Fitness, dexterity and mental serenity are the key elements of this increasingly popular manner of exercise. A selection of children's programs is also offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Flyfishing gear and lessons |
279 Buckhead Avenue Atlanta, GA 30305 United States +1 404 337 3473 http://www.thefishhawk.com |
Since the early 1980s, these outdoor gurus have been supplying the anglers of north Georgia with the equipment, training and guidance to reel in the big ones. Fly, casting and spinning gear are available, as well as the full range of necessary tackle for everything from cold stream to big game deep sea fishing. Popular lessons include fly-fishing school and hourly sessions for beginners and experts alike. Guided trips through the fertile bass and trout waters of north Georgia, Tennessee and the Carolinas are another specialty. Review © 2007, Wcities |