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The Many Attractions Of Atlanta

August 16th, 2011

Finding out about attractions in Atlanta is not hard at all. Every corner that you will turn has something or the other that will excite and entertain you. From great places to visit to great places to eat and to shop – you will get it all in Atlanta.

If you are in to spots, you will love to visit the Turner Field – home of Atlanta’s Baseball team the Atlanta Braves. The season is on from April through September. And even during off season you can visit the Braves Museum for over 600 Braves related artifacts.

Football fans would love the Georgia Dome, where the Atlanta Falcons hold court. Season starts from every September. The Dome has also hosted other prestigious sporting events like the 1996 Summer Olympics, the 2007 NCAA Men’s Final Tour and two super bowls.

Basketball lovers should attend a game at the Philips Arena and witness the Atlanta Hawks (NBA), the Atlanta Thrashers and the Atlanta Dream (WNBA) teams in actions. It is also a popular place for concerts and events.

Talking about concerts, the Chastain Amphitheater is one of the best venues for live music over a moonlit dinner. Frequently graced by music stars of all kinds, this is a place music lovers would not want to miss. Another place that you cannot afford to miss is the Woodruff Arts Center. It is home to the Alliance theatre that has produced over 50 world premiers and hosted countless talents from across the world. The center is also home to the Atlanta Symphonic Orchestra or ASO. The ASO boasts of a worldwide renown and they have gone on to receive 27 Grammy awards till date. To enjoy their music under the stars, the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater is a good start.

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Keeping An Eye Out For Events In Atlanta

August 10th, 2011

Atlanta is city that is always thriving with activities and events. No matter what interests you, you are likely to be spoilt for choices when you come to the city. From music to art to nightlife, cultural and LGBT, you have all different kinds of events in Atlanta city.

If you are in to theatre, then you should definitely visit the Alliance Theatre. Part of the Woodruff Arts Center, this is one of the largest regional theatres in the country. It is known for hosting some of the best talents in the world and has produced over 50 world premieres ever since its inception. It welcomes diverse audience with a steady patronage from the city’s thespian crowd.

Baseball got your attention? You should visit the Turner Field for some wholesome baseball action then. From April to September every year, you can catch the Atlanta Braves in action on their home grounds. You can also visit the Braves Museum and Hall Of Fame also to learn more about Atlanta’s home team and some lessons in the city’s baseball history. Sporting over 600 artifacts from the Braves, this is will be a hit with any baseball fan.

For those who love football, one of the destinations on your tour itinerary has to be Georgia Dome. Here the Atlanta Falcons start the official season every September. In addition to the home team’s attraction, the Dome has also hosted several prestigious sporting events like 1996 summer Olympics, two of Super Bowls and the 2007 NCAA Men’s Final Tour.

Sports car fanatics, head over to the Road Atlanta area in Braselton. From March to November every year, this 2.5 mile track hosts a number of motor sports events like Petit Le Mans, plus sports car, motorcycle, go-cart races and vintage rallies. For some hands on piece of the action, don your driving suit and get in to the Andretti Indoor Karting And Games arena for some great SuperKart driving action in one of the two newly designed Andretti indoor tracks.

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