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Like an oasis not far from the Atlanta metropolis, Callaway Gardens in Pine Mountain is an absolute getaway that is not very far away.

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If the thought of jumping out of a plane and free falling through the air sends chills up your spine in a good way, then the Atlanta Skydiving Center can probably help turn your dream into a reality.

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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center, home to space camp and the Aviation Challenge, features informative exhibitions and real-life simulations.

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Six Flags Over Georgia offers everything a family would want in a theme park: 10 gravity-defying coasters, more than 40 other rides from mild to wild, cartoon characters, entertainment and cotton candy.

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For bicyclists, the Silver Comet is paved heaven — a smooth, flat trail, with no car traffic, shaded by trees that offer cool breezes on sultry days, and with plenty of places to stop and get wateror use the restroom. Walkers ...

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Once the site of an intense Civil War campaign, Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park just outside of Atlanta now tends to host picnickers, hikers and cyclists.

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Is it the rush of adrenaline, the roar of a crowd, the sound of full-throttle engines or the smell of a concession stand that makes the Atlanta Motor Speedway so much fun? Maybe it's all of the above.

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The former home of Joel Chandler Harris may be named for a bird, but it is known for a rabbit: a Brer Rabbit, to be exact.

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At Tellus Northwest Georgia Science Museum it's your mission to explore the universe. So go ahead, reach for the stars, hang out with dinosaurs, play with a rainbow or find a gem. You can do it all without ever leaving Georgi ...

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Tales of cowboys and Indians, the Pony Express, gunfights and the rugged western landscape have captivated the imaginations of generations of Americans. But at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, the tale of how the ...

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Since the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, Centennial Olympic Park has continued to serve residents and visitors as a greenspace jewel in the heart of the city -- a place where friends and family meet for picnics, playtime and ...

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Good, old-fashioned fun isn’t fully retired to the past; the Atlanta Fair turns a long forgotten memory into a reality this month with the sights and sounds of a full midway at Turner Field. After all, who doesn’t love an old ...

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You don't have to be a baseball fan to have a blast at Turner Field, home of the Atlanta Braves.

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There's more to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History than antebellum debutantes like Scarlet O'Hara, soldiers in blue and gray, and trains.

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Philips Arena is practically the center of the universe for Atlanta sports and music fans. From fantastic play highlights to Billboard’s hottest stars, this is where the action happens.

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The familiar "clang clang" of a trolley bell signals only one thing for folks in Marietta: fun with an historic twist! Explore the city's rich history and learn how it shaped the present with the Marietta Trolley Company.

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As a general rule, underground is not usually somewhere you want to be -- unless you're in Atlanta. Because in this city, Underground Atlanta is where people go to shop, dine and play.

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Think art's no more than paintings on a wall or sculptures in a garden? You'll think again when you visit the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center — which presents art in a fresh, innovative and, yes, contemporary way.

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MARTA-Atlanta's subway and bus system--is simple to use and can get you around the city without a car.

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Governors, senators, representatives and even presidents have walked the halls of the Georgia State Capitol on government business. But state residents and visitors get to experience the lighter side of the political process ...

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Patriotism means many things to many people. But at the new National Museum of Patriotism in Atlanta it has more to do with everyday heroes than a political sentiment. So, leave your politics at the door because red, white an ...

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At the Georgia Aquarium, you can enjoy up-close encounters with beluga whales, sea lions, bonnethead sharks, electric fish and piranha -- without even getting your feet wet. Home to 80,000 animals, the Atlanta attraction is ...

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Welcome to the new "World of Coca-Cola," a place where all your dreams come true. That is, of course, if you dream of interactive history lessons, 4-D movies, unique pop art and endless supplies of Coca-Cola products.

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To some, the old building on Luckie Street is still a type of sanctuary. Though not specifically a place of worship anymore, the Tabernacle is still home to a different sort of faithful - concert goers.

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As a child, you can do anything, be anything, go anywhere – all it takes is a little imagination and some help from the Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta. The children in your life will beg to go back before you ever l ...

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Paper: we spend it, write on it, read it, carry groceries in it and create with it. Something this useful and this ubiquitous deserves a closer look. And for that, we've got the Robert C.Williams Paper Museum at Georgia Tec ...

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Trains, muskets and paintings, oh my! You have never viewed the Civil War in the same way. Take a seat and enjoy the Cyclorama's view of Atlanta -- as it was in 1864.

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Take a walk on the wild side at Zoo Atlanta, where you can see more than 1,000 animals living in naturalistic habitats.

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