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 Hot air balloon rides |
2868A Lenora Road Atlanta, GA 30039 United States +1 770 972 1741 |
Offering panoramic views of the city and the rolling hills of north Georgia, this outfit allows visitors an uncommon perspective. Personal balloon rides are offered daily from the Lenora Aerodrome just 20 miles east of Atlanta, and can be booked for corporate events and advertising promotions as well. Gift certificates and surprise romantic packages are also available. Interested parties should call in advance for reservations, as this popular attraction has a tendency to book up quickly during fair weather. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World's largest oil painting |
800 Cherokee Ave SE (in Grant Park) Atlanta, GA 30304 United States +1 404 658 7625 http://www.webguide.com/cyclor... |
Outside the gates of Zoo Atlanta on the grounds of Grant Park stands a stark, white marble structure housing the world's largest oil painting, the Atlanta Cyclorama. Painted in 1885-86, the Cyclorama is a 365-degree mural depicting the Battle of Atlanta, which in 1864 helped doom the South's fate during the American Civil War. A collection of artifacts and historical documents rounds out the museum, but the focus is on the one-of-a-kind centerpiece. Guided tours are available daily. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors and $3 for kids. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Photo: Brian Collins |
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Protected Fauna & Magnificent Scenery |
3787 Klondike Road Atlanta, GA 30038 United States +1 770 484 3060 http://www.arabiaalliance.org/ |
This nature preserve encompasses 498 acres of pristine forest, and features many dramatic rock outcroppings amid the rolling hills. The park's mountaintop terrain bears a fragile ecosystem, including several protected species of flora. Brochures are available to help visitors identify these rare, endangered plants. Charted hikes include 1-2 mile treks past the park's lakes, through the forests, and to the top of the mountain. Take Interstate 20 east to Evans Mill Road (exit 38) and turn right. Turn right again at Klondike Road and drive two miles to the park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Tom Nix |
 Photo: Tom Nix |
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One Very Big Rock |
Highway 78 E Atlanta, GA 30086 United States +1 770 498 5690 / +1 800 317 2006 http://www.stonemountainpark.org/ |
Just east of Atlanta, this 3,200-acre park centers on the world's largest exposed granite mountain. Skylift gondolas whisk visitors 825 feet to the top, where commanding views of the Georgia countryside await them. The north face's 90-by-100-foot bas-relief memorial to Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson is the world's largest. An antebellum plantation, a riverboat, an antique auto museum and a petting zoo are all located within the park, as are camping, dining and lodging accommodations. During the summer, there are evening laser light shows on the mountain. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alison Denton Jones |
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 Photo: Sampson Reavis |
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 Photo: Dideo |
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Hiking Outside of Town |
2600 Highway 155 Southwest Atlanta, GA 30281 United States http://gastateparks.org/info/p... |
Just 17 miles southeast of Atlanta, this 617-acre park offers a variety of outdoor activities. Explore the natural splendor on any of the park's trails, or stop by on the weekend for a three-mile guided hike to the top of Panola Mountain. Hikers will enjoy the many species of flora and fauna that abound here, as well as the rock formations along the face of the 940-foot mountain itself. An interpretive center is located at the head of the trails, where regular nature hikes are organized by park rangers. See website for maps, calendar of park events, and reservation details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Family Fun |
Highway 78 East (Exit 8) Atlanta, GA 30087 United States +1 770 498 5790 http://www.stonemountainpark.com/ |
Just 16 miles east of Atlanta, this beautiful park's campground offers more than 431 wooded lakeside camping sites and a well-stocked supply store. The campground features complete RV hookups as well as rustic tent sites that start from moderate prices. You must be 18 years or older to rent a campsite. Besides camping fees, you'll pay a certain amount too per car to enter the park. Georgia's Stone Mountain Park offers a multitude of attractions and activities. Call first for availability during the busy summer months. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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