Spring Vacation Ideas in Atlanta

Enjoy 8 weekends, starting in mid April, at The Georgia Renaissance Festival, a re-creation of 16th. Century European Country Faire. Come in costume if you like and enjoy a fun-filled day. At least a thousand colorful characters performing in Shakespearian plays (even a court jester), jousting tournaments, juggling for your entertainment, music and comedy shows, demonstrations of weaving, glass blowing, leather crafting, and sculpture. Plenty of games and rides for the kids, a childrens' Play Kingdom and Petting Zoo. Easy to find. Just 8 miles south of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport on I-85 @ Exit 61 (Fairburn, Peachtree City Exit). More April Vacation Suggestions and information on other Renaissance Fairs around the country.

A great way to celebrate the Memorial Day Weekend is by visiting Atlanta for a full month of activities culminating in the Atlanta Jazz Festival at Woodruff Park in the heart of downtown Atlanta at Auburn Avenue NE and Peachtree Street NE. A very big event for Atlanta and considered to be one of the largest jazz festivals in the country, with many of the events free. More May Vacation Suggestions.

Summer Vacation Ideas in Atlanta

Celebrate the Fourth of July at the Peachtree Road Race, one of the world's largest 10-kilometer races, expecting over 50,000 participants each year.

Take a guided tour of the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum, a turn of the century 3-story Tudor, and visit the apartment where she wrote "Gone With the Wind". See our page with information on the Gone With The Wind Museum: Scarlett on the Square in Marietta.

Fall Vacation Ideas in Atlanta

A 2-day art festival, free to the public, with outstanding artists from all over the country coming together at Piedmont Park on the second weekend after Labor Day. 200 of the finest painters, jewelry designers, photographers, sculptors, leather and metal craftsmen, and glass blowers will be displaying their one-of-a-kind artwork at the Third Annual Atlanta Arts Festival. Live entertainment. Local and International food concessions for your eating pleasure.

Calling all food lovers! On October 22, and 23, 2011 the city hosts the annual Taste of Atlanta at Technology Square at Georgia Tech. Over 70 local eateries serve up some of their best dishes to an expected crowd of over 40,000. Have fun in a street-fair atmosphere as you watch cooking demonstrations by local and national celebrity chefs.

Year Round Vacation Ideas in Atlanta

The New World of Coca-Cola. A must see when you're in Atlanta. See the world's largest collection of coke memorabilia, tour the bottling line and sample at least 70 different products, experience the Secret Formula 4-D Theater, view the Pop Culture Gallery, many new and exciting features as well as favorites brought over from the original Museum. The New World of Coca Cola Museum, expecting to bring in over a million visitors in its first year, is bringing new excitement to Atlanta. Open to visitors 362 days of the year at 121 Baker Street. For reservations call (800) 676-COKE.

Take the CNN Studio Tour, a behind the scenes look into the exciting world of news coverage. Located at 1 CNN Center NW. Reservations are recommended as tours fill up quickly. (404) 827-2300.

Catch the excitement at Turner Field, a state-of-the-art sports park, home of the Atlanta Braves. Come for a game (Baseball Season - April to September) or visit year round for a fun and educational tour starting at the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame, climb to the top of the stadium for a close up look at the famous Coke bottle made up of used baseball equipment at the Coca Cola Sky Field, visit the Dugout, Locker Room, Press Box, and Broadcast Booth for an insider's look. Located at 755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta. Call (404) 614-2310 for tour information.

In the heart of downtown Atlanta, (50 Upper Alabama Street), lies the Underground Atlanta Historic District, a shopping, dining, and entertainment district in a 6 block area. Shop for souvenirs in unique boutiques, enjoy live entertainment, dine at one of the many restaurants, and get a feel for life in Atlanta as you take a guided history tour.

Register at the National Park Service Visitor Center for a ranger-led tour of the birth home of the Rev. Martin Luther King on Auburn Street in downtown Atlanta.

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