Spicing Up Your ATL Trip [Archive]

dangerousdave

30-03-2007, 15:03

World of Coke will be closed during Championship's due to a move to a new building next to the Georgia Aquarium which is next to Centennial Olympic Park. The aquarium as you may know is the worlds largest and is a great place to visit if you have time. The park is where the wrap party is held on Saturday night.
Dave

Schnabel

31-03-2007, 12:29

We TechnoKats are going to the Braves game!

OOOOOHHHHHHHHH OOOOOOOooooooooooHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhhh oooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, oooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ooohhhhhhhhhhh

dangerousdave

31-03-2007, 12:59

There could also be NHL playoff hockey at Philips arena right next to the GA Dome during Championship's. The Atlanta Thrashers will be in the playoffs but the schedule has yet to be determined. Dave

santosh

31-03-2007, 13:28

There also might be a braves game going on at home.

Nawaid Ladak

31-03-2007, 13:34

dangerousdave

31-03-2007, 13:43

The game won't be on Friday because the hawks and wizards play there on FridayGood call. Forgot about our easily forgettable basketball team. This of course would be another alternative for people as there should be a lot of tickets available.

Maybe Thrashers game on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday nights then. Dave

Nawaid Ladak

31-03-2007, 13:59

Good call. Forgot about our easily forgettable basketball team. This of course would be another alternative for people as there should be a lot of tickets available.

Maybe Thrashers game on Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday nights then. Dave

LOL, i bet there are going to be more wizard fans there than hawks fans, lol.

and the sad part up there is the tickets are more expensive than down here in Orlando.

Josh Goodman

31-03-2007, 17:59

We may go to the aquarium and CNN again

Jeremiah Johnson

31-03-2007, 23:44

My mom's been talking about snatching up us college mentors and renting a car and having a night out on the town...

ZackCraig

02-04-2007, 08:59

I'm not into NHL much. But I'm up for whatever

hallk

03-04-2007, 01:08

We always like a run thru the centennial fountains, same place as where the social is held. Its fun but make sure you bring towels for the walk back.

Elgin Clock

03-04-2007, 01:38

We always like a run thru the centennial fountains, same place as where the social is held. Its fun but make sure you bring towels for the walk back.

http://www.centennialpark.com/events/fountain.html

Special Events other than just a water fountain is included with that.

The Fountain of Rings is the centerpiece of Centennial Olympic Park and is one of the most recognized and photographed landmarks in Georgia. Millions of international and local guests visit the Park every year to enjoy the world's largest interactive fountain featuring the Olympic Ring symbol. Its photographic image also greets millions of visitors at the Atlanta Airport and delights a new generation as the State’s representative on the latest Here & Now Monopoly game board.

It’s free to view the Fountain of Rings show, which plays four times a day, 365 days a year, at 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Come and see the water come alive to these songs (songs vary per show):

1812 Overture – Tchaikovsky
Summon the Heroes – John Williams
Chariots of Fire – Electronix
William Tell Overture – Gioacchino Rossini
Under the Sea – Samuel E. Wright
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Sir Duke – Stevie Wonder
Dancing in the Street – Martha Reeves and the Vandellas

I want to catch at least one show with some cool music when it happens.

One show should be going on during the wrap party at 9pm Saturday Night... (or right about the time it ends)

Kyle

03-04-2007, 03:03

There is also Stone Mountain that is close by but requires a bus or car to drive you to, great hike up and amazing view once you are at the top.

The Underground is really cool lots of shopping and stuff to waste money on.
There is also the ever great time of frisby, hackysac football, soccer etc etc with other teams.

Nica F.

03-04-2007, 03:17

Oh if you get on the Marta, and take it to one of the last stops, (past Four Points? i think) There's a mall that our team usually goes to a lot. Stores are pretty decent.

Plus i also like going to the park random times of the day to join other teams in their Flag football and Frisbee games.

The pizza place in the food court in Underground Atlanta has really good garlic bread too! :D

Zyik

03-04-2007, 03:41

One of the places in the food court of the underground made me sick last year. Just my luck. So, eat there with caution.

Koko Ed

03-04-2007, 05:26

A couple of years ago we had an extra day due to a scheduling glich so we went to Six Flags Over Georgia. Unfortunately we brought our weather with us and it was freezing at the park all day.

dangerousdave

03-04-2007, 05:53

Oh if you get on the Marta, and take it to one of the last stops, (past Four Points? i think) There's a mall that our team usually goes to a lot. Perhaps you are talking about Five Points which is the central station downtown where all rail lines cross? I am not sure about the stores there though.

Some other suggestions from a local person:

There is also Little Five Points at Marta (http://www.itsmarta.com/getthere/schedules/index-rail.htm) stop E3 where some trendy smaller stores are located.

For shopping, I would suggest Lenox Square (http://www.simon.com/mall/default.aspx?ID=207) or Phipps Plaza which are north on the Marta orange Northeast/South line to stop NE7. Some of the better / upscale stores in the area.

Everybody should eat at least once at the worlds largest drive in, The Varsity (http://thevarsity.com/locations.php?action=view&store_id=1). It is at Marta stop N3 North Avenue which is also right next to Georgia Tech University (http://www.gatech.edu/) in downtown Atlanta.

Marta rail stop N2, Civic Center - See the RMS Titanic (http://www.titanictix.com/) artifacts.

Marta rail stop E2, The MLK Center (http://www.thekingcenter.org/).

Dave

Travis Hoffman

03-04-2007, 06:03

Everybody should eat at least once at the worlds largest drive in, The Varsity (http://thevarsity.com/locations.php?action=view&store_id=1). It is at Marta stop N3 North Avenue which is also right next to Georgia Tech University (http://www.gatech.edu/) in downtown Atlanta.

Hmm you may wish to stop there but consider not eating - many a team member has fallen ill to their food in the past. But you can at least ask them for some of their paper hats (Steak and Shake style).

Carol

03-04-2007, 07:59

If you are planning on going to the Aquarium, especially on Wed., you may need to reserve your tickets now. MOE 365 (most of the team that is) reserved tickets several weeks ago and slots were going fast. The tickets are twenty some dollars - don't remember the exact price - and you are given a specific time to start.

dangerousdave

03-04-2007, 08:51

Hmm you may wish to stop there but consider not eating - many a team member has fallen ill to their food in the past.Travis, Man there must have been some extreme circumstances and more to your story if this is what you are reporting. Myself and many Atlantan's have been eating there since 1928 with only good memories. The food is greasy but delicious and I am not aware of any media reports concerning what you have mentioned. Can you advise a date when this happened to your team?

This place is a regular hangout prior to all Georgia Tech home football or basketball games and many other downtown events. It is an Atlanta classic. As you can tell I am very defensive about The Varsity, again not saying that your team members may not have gotten sick. I respectfully submit that there is much more to their illness than you making a blanket statement that is was from eating at The Varsity.
Dave

ZackCraig

03-04-2007, 09:26

I'm sure we'll find something fun to do with our free time. It's just the long drive from Michigan to ATL that's gonna bore me, but i still maintain a positive attitude :D

Travis Hoffman

03-04-2007, 09:35

Travis, Man there must have been some extreme circumstances and more to your story if this is what you are reporting. Myself and many Atlantan's have been eating there since 1928 with only good memories. The food is greasy but delicious and I am not aware of any media reports concerning what you have mentioned. Can you advise a date when this happened to your team?

This place is a regular hangout prior to all Georgia Tech home football or basketball games and many other downtown events. It is an Atlanta classic. As you can tell I am very defensive about The Varsity, again not saying that your team members may not have gotten sick. I just think that there is much more to their illness than eating at The Varsity.
Dave

Perhaps it is something specific to our team, but every year we've gone there, especially the first, at least 2 team members end up feeling very blah after eating there. This isn't a case of food poisoning or unhealthy cooking practices - I think the (very) greasy food just doesn't agree too much with them, and they don't feel so hot for at least a few hours following their meal. Since we always have a full team meal together somewhere else earlier in the week, some of the adult mentors on the team often bypass the joint and go somewhere a little more "refined" on "Varsity day" - often, we'll hit up Ted's Montana Grill (http://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/locations_001.html) for some bison burgers and tasty milkshakes. Keep in mind, Ted's is a relatively small place and may not be equipped to handle larger groups.

RoboMadi

03-04-2007, 10:15

Don't you guys agree that FRIST itself is spiced enough for ATL?

I mean I know there is a lot to do in ATL, but FIRST is the main attraction over that specifc weekend in ATL.......
Every year I end up going around ATL during "working hours" and miss out on a lot of Fun inside the Dome. So this year I'm planning to stick around (as much as possible) and have fun with some cool FIRST people...:cool:

And obviously after hours, I'll be running in between hotels, simply having fun.

Imad

Elgin Clock

05-04-2007, 12:14

Anyone know how the venue The Tabernacle is for concerts? On Thursday night a few of us may look into going to the Jagermeister Music Tour there. Just wondering how seating was there or if was standing room only?

http://www.jagermeistermusictour.com/core/tour_detail.cfm?detail=378

Stone Sour, Lacuna Coil, Shadows Fall and the local opener Crazy Anglos. Looks to be a good show.

Just need some details about the venue now.

As far as food places go, Jocks & Jill's was pretty cool last year in the CNN Center.

DUCKIE

05-04-2007, 14:05

I was thinking about going to the Zoo.

I know there is a bus loop between the Zoo and the Aquarium, but does anyone know if the Zoo is any good? I was assuming it was since they have Pandas there.

Dave Campbell

05-04-2007, 14:29

The Varsity has always added spice to Team 1038! We'll be there Wednesday night!
Of course we're used to "extremely" fast food - Cincinnati style chili! aka Skyline.....:D

dangerousdave

05-04-2007, 14:30

I was thinking about going to the Zoo. I know there is a bus loop between the Zoo and the Aquarium, but does anyone know if the Zoo is any good? I was assuming it was since they have Pandas there.
The zoo (http://www.zooatlanta.com/home.htm) is much improved since they got the pandas. There is even a panda cub (Mei Lan) now on display.

Check out the panda cam on the website.
From the zoo website concerning Panda Viewing Tickets
"Ticket holders will be assigned 15-minute time slots. At this time, tickets are only available during morning hours, with the last tour taking place at 2:45 p.m. As Mei Lan matures, both ticket availability and viewing hours will be extended."
Dave

Richard Wallace

05-04-2007, 15:02

... Everybody should eat at least once at the worlds largest drive in, The Varsity (http://thevarsity.com/locations.php?action=view&store_id=1). It is at Marta stop N3 North Avenue which is also right next to Georgia Tech University (http://www.gatech.edu/) in downtown Atlanta.Absolutely! Every visitor to Atlanta should experience the Varsity! I have been known to plan a day's drive around lunch at the Varsity. Two chili dogs, a peach pie, and a large PC -- that has been my standard order since 1970, when it came in at under a dollar.

And, Dave, when I was a student at a great engineering school located just across the connector from the Varsity, that school was known as The Georgia Institute of Technology (http://www.gatech.edu/). It still has that name today -- there is no such place as "Georgia Tech University".

Nguyen

05-04-2007, 15:49

apparently we're going to the aquarium and a restaurant called medieval times?

Elgin Clock

05-04-2007, 16:04

apparently we're going to the aquarium and a restaurant called medieval times?

Oh man!! I'm joining your team for a couple hours for the Medieval Times trip. lol j/k

But seriously, if you have never been to a Medieval Times restaurant/show it's an experience you won't soon forget.

Eating with your bare hands, live horses & a joust between about 4 Knights (one of which who's color-coded section you will in when you go eat) and then a lucky female audience member from the winning Knights section gets to be the princess and ride off with the Knight. lol

My sister got chosen for that since our Knight won, and she was picked from the audience. She felt all special getting to be the princess. lol

Good times.

Where is it anyways? Pretty close to the GA Dome area, or a bit away from the center of the activities? I don't recall seeing any mention of it anywhere as of yet, but then again haven't been actively seeking it out.

dangerousdave

05-04-2007, 16:44

And, Dave, when I was a student at a great engineering school located just across the connector from the Varsity, that school was known as The Georgia Institute of Technology (http://www.gatech.edu/). It still has that name today -- there is no such place as "Georgia Tech University".Wow, I am embarrassed. Sometimes I type my messages too quickly. Thanks Richard.

hallk

05-04-2007, 19:52

We are thinking of going to the aquarium. Does anyone know how it would take to go through?

Madison

05-04-2007, 19:58

We are thinking of going to the aquarium. Does anyone know how it would take to go through?

Give yourself three hours or so and you ought to be okay -- maybe a bit longer if you want to read every placard. As I recall, we spent about that much time inside and were able to eat there as well. I certainly took the longest of the group to see everything and I was satisfied after about 2.5 hours.

GaryVoshol

05-04-2007, 21:29

We are thinking of going to the aquarium. Does anyone know how it would take to go through?
I believe you need reservations - it would be wise to check, anyway.

Heretic121

05-04-2007, 22:28

Elgin Clock

05-04-2007, 22:29

There is a show going on at the "Tabernacle" aka House of Blues...

Stone Sour, Lacuna Coil, Shadows Fall...

yes its 25$ a person and its more of a select crowd but the option is there for thursday night =P

Yeah, PM either me or Harry if you wanna go.. we're puttin' the word out and seeing who wants to hit it up Thursday night.
Show Details: http://www.jagermeistermusictour.com/core/tour_detail.cfm?detail=378

Brad Voracek

05-04-2007, 22:37

Team 399 will be hitting up a Braves game also, should be fun~

dangerousdave

06-04-2007, 01:21

I believe you need reservations - it would be wise to check, anyway.The Georgia Aquarium (http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/acb/stores/1/General-Admission-P2C6.aspx#dailypage) reservation website. As of right now any date appears to be open but typically the weekends are of course more crowded. It is POSSIBLE that you might not get in if you try to just go down there and enter without a reservation but just can't be sure. Be advised also that they are open until 5PM Mon-Thurs and 6PM Fri-Sun. It is really quite an enjoyable place if you enjoy the sea life.
Dave

QuentinG

06-04-2007, 21:13

Heh, where having a simple pizza , Pool party at the hotel i guess its gonna be fun

wiglebienie

08-04-2007, 12:29

I would definitely recommend the Georgia Aquarium to anyone coming from out of state, especially if you have never bin there before
The whale shark exibit makes the whole trip worth while.
It really amazing
And of course
if you are going to Atlanta its a requirement you go to the Varsity
hahaha

aero528

08-04-2007, 12:54

461 will be at the Braves game with 45 and 399!

MasterChief 573

08-04-2007, 13:09

Tom Bishop

08-04-2007, 14:10

Attention hockey fans! The Thrashers will be playing the Rangers Thursday and Saturday nights in the first round of the NHL playoffs. According to the AJC, tickets are still available...

Laura 1547

08-04-2007, 14:54

apparently we're going to the aquarium and a restaurant called medieval times?

Oh man!!! I miss Medieval Times sooo much. My friends were joking around and saying they'd take me there for my birthday and I told them to seriously take me. Its sooo much fun!!! *jealous*

evanisthat!

08-04-2007, 15:14

461 will be at the Braves game with 45 and 399!

So lucky!
They are playing the Marlins!
Some of 108 might find the Braves game as well...

Cartwright

08-04-2007, 22:59

Our team is going to a Braves game too. It sounds pretty cool.

David

08-04-2007, 23:20

My team is going to the CNN building and the Braves game

Simon Strauss

09-04-2007, 01:45

Getting tickets will be beyond difficult but this is where id like to be thursday night http://newyorkrangers.com/pressbox/pressreleases.asp?id=2827

dangerousdave

09-04-2007, 01:49

There could also be NHL playoff hockey at Philips arena right next to the GA Dome during Championship's. The Atlanta Thrashers will be in the playoffs but the schedule has yet to be determined. DaveOK, the hockey playoff games schedule are now set by the NHL. Atlanta is playing the NY Rangers beginning Thursday at 7PM at Philips Arena. For those that are not aware, Philips is very close to the GA Dome and next to CNN Center. There are still good tickets for game #1 on Thursday available through Ticketmaster. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E003E65AA0F58C3?artistid=805899&majorcatid=10004&minorcatid=9)

I just (1:40AM Monday) found 6 tickets together on the upstairs side for $46.50 each including fees. These are the least expensive tickets available. There are some tickets still available downstairs but they are over $125.

Game #2 is not at a good time for First folks for several reasons. The game is at 3PM on Saturday which means the crowd will be leaving Philips between 5:30-6:00PM about the same time we all go to Centennial Olympic Park for the Wrap party!

Also, remember there is semi-pro ;) basketball (Atlanta Hawks) on Friday night at Philips and Braves (http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/schedule/index.jsp?c_id=atl) games Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat nights and Sunday afternoon.

Dave

jill399

09-04-2007, 19:02

well, our team is going on a CNN tour on Wednesday, then to the Braves game that night.

Thursday is Robo-prom [see the "prom anyone?" thread if you havent heard of it].

Friday night is Daddy D's restaurant.

Saturday night is the team social. :D

Tytus Gerrish

10-04-2007, 11:17

So lucky!
They are playing the Marlins!
Some of 108 might find the Braves game as well...

lets Go Fish!

Get your ticks for thrusday. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E003E3F906B60F3/?)

what section? is 45 going to be in?

dangerousdave

10-04-2007, 12:39

lets Go Fish!

Get your ticks for thrusday. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E003E3F906B60F3/?)what section? is 45 going to be in? FYI...That links to a game with the Marlins but it is on Friday not Thursday. Also, The Marlins will sink and the Braves are rising back to the top and will win!

Devon27

10-04-2007, 18:25

Our team is going to the Atlanta Zoo for fun and to give us a chance to run around and hangout outside!

Tytus Gerrish

10-04-2007, 21:37

FYI...That links to a game with the Marlins but it is on Friday not Thursday. Also, The Marlins will sink and the Braves are rising back to the top and will win!

THATS WHAT I SAID , FRIDAY

dangerousdave

10-04-2007, 23:44

lets Go Fish!
Get your ticks for thrusday. (http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E003E3F906B60F3/?)THATS WHAT I SAID , FRIDAY
Tytus, Perhaps you did not understand what I was stating before you sent your caps locked response to me. Your original message quoted above said "Get your ticks for thrusday (sp)" however, if you click on the link you provided it takes you to tickets for Friday. I just wanted to let everyone else know so they would not purchase tickets for the wrong game. From what I could see, it was just a very small error in your post and I am sorry I seem to have upset you. :)
Dave

Tytus Gerrish

11-04-2007, 00:20

Tytus, Perhaps you did not understand what I was stating before you sent your caps locked response to me. Your original message quoted above said "Get your ticks for thrusday (sp)" however, if you click on the link you provided it takes you to tickets for Friday. I just wanted to let everyone else know so they would not purchase tickets for the wrong game. From what I could see, it was just a very small error in your post and I am sorry I seem to have upset you. :)
Dave

Thats what i said, friday. The Fish PWN!

PhoenixFlyer

11-04-2007, 09:25

I don't think I have seen a post about Atlantic Station. It's down the street on 17th ST. Good theater and food, and a lot of room to just hang out.

dangerousdave

11-04-2007, 10:05

I don't think I have seen a post about Atlantic Station. It's down the street on 17th ST. Good theater and food, and a lot of room to just hang out.Good Call PhoenixFlyer - Check this post (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/showpost.php?p=614226&postcount=1) on Atlantic Station and other shopping.

JakeC

11-04-2007, 23:57

Hi, Team 1535 came all the way from Canada (21 hour bus ride) and we went to the Aquarium and Atlanta UnderGround, they were both awesome places to see. I recommend going to the Aquarium BUT eating somewhere else as it is a bit pricy there. Other than that, there was plenty of fish to see.

FYI* Dont bring chewing gum, knives, lighters, etc. to the aquarium as they will get confiscated.... we lost alot of chewing gum to the security gaurds out front :S