5 Things You Must Do In Atlanta

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Atlanta is a city full of life and personality. From unique restaurants amnd coffee shops to a night life that never seems to end, there are too many things to do and see for just one visit. You are guaranteed enough fun to keep you busy for the length of your stay...

1. Visit the Atlanta History Center, Buckhead for a step into the past. There are , set in 32 acres, a 1840’s farm, a 1920’s house and changing exhibitions featuring everything from Afro-American history and the Civil War to southern folk art. There is even a wing featuring the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

2. Atlanta Opera- For culture vultures (and those who just enjoy good music) each season the Atlanta Opera puts on 4 major productions, but in addition there are lectures and matinees.they feature everything from Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’  to Floyd’ s ‘ Cold Sassy Tree’. This year, 2007, is a big one as in September the company is moving to its new home at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center.

3. Atlanta Motor Speedway- For those who prefer the sound of engines to violins there is the Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton with big truck events, driving lessons and on Thursdays Thunder Legends Racing. Jus t writing about it makes me smell engine oil.

4. Fancy yourself as a desk jockey? – you can tour CNN’s Atlanta studios . The tour lasts about 55 minutes and takes you right into the heart of the news. There are special tours aimed at elementary school pupils as well so something for everyone.

5. Spoil your Tastebuds- There are some 8,000 restaurants in the metropolitan Atlanta area so there is plenty of choice whatever your taste and pocket. For something you almost certainly have not tried before go to 10 degrees South on Roswell road for the fusion food of South Africa. How about bobatie spring rolls, or biltong- cured beef slices. There is  Cornish hen marinated in honey barbeque sauce  -  try eating it without licking your lips.