Things To Do In Metro Atlanta & Weather Info

[LWakefield]

I know that The Sean Hannity Show will be taking place at the capital building, which is close to the Georgis Dome. It will be on Wednesday night from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

[BandChick]

I want to give a personal thanks to Dave and the Circuit Runners for giving us this helpful travel sheet yet AGAIN this year.

It always comes in handy, and makes me re-pack my bags. XD

[ScottOliveira]

I would also recommend the High Museum of Art, easily accessible by MARTA at the Arts Center Station. They are currently exhibiting China's Terracotta Army, which leaves April 19! They will have special events going on that evening, so it would be a great way to celebrate the end of competitions if you're in town for another few days.

And this will sound like a plug, but for those of you starting to look at colleges, especially for engineering and science degrees, you might want to stop by Georgia Tech. During the weekdays they run tours in the early afternoon, free of charge.

I also hear that the Atlanta Botanical Gardens are beautiful this year. While not quite as accessible as other areas, they are located only a few miles north of the Georgia Dome.

A little further outside of town is the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, which currently has a really neat dinosaur exhibit, if you have the transportation means to get there it's a lot of fun.

However, I would strongly advise you to listen to Dave's warning about the weather. It is totally unpredictable in Atlanta, so be ready for a wide range of conditions.

Hope you all will enjoy Atlanta.

[xxpingphuongxx]

so much to do once i get down there...what to do first. thanks for the heads up on the weather...i might have to rethink what i'm gonna be bringing.

[ebarker]

The recent storm from the central US that passed through here yesterday evening is long gone with minimal damages. A few trees down and a little hail in spots. And it changed the speed of the greens at the Master's.

All is well. Except for a rainstorm this coming Monday it is clear sailing into the Championship in Atlanta.

If the forecast holds it will be excellent weather in Atlanta.

[waialua359]

The basketball game is also on Tuesday vs the Miami Heat.
We got tickets for 10 dollars plus 4 fee for ticketmaster.
It wont interfere with championship weekend.

[Nawaid Ladak]

Originally Posted by LWakefield

I know that The Sean Hannity Show will be taking place at the capital building, which is close to the Georgis Dome. It will be on Wednesday night from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

that sounds like fun... packs running shoes
(if you catch my drift)

[dangerousdave]

A few more last minute ideas with most events being downtown or a short ride on MARTA.

Just added to the GA Aquarium
Preserved 30-foot squid is latest exhibit at aquarium
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History is lending the squid, which scientists think weighed 450 pounds and was nearly 30 feet long when it was alive, to the aquarium for about two years. It was discovered dead on a beach at the Massachusetts’ Plum Island National Wildlife Refuge in 1980.

Bodies The Exhibition
This Exhibition--which features actual human specimens--allows people of all ages access to sights and knowledge normally reserved only for medical professionals.
Atlantic Station
265 18th Street
Second Floor
Atlanta GA 30363
Phone Number: 866-866-8265

The Fox Theatre is a magnificent place to see anything!
Jennifer Hudson with Robin Thicke
Thursday
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Ticketmaster at (404) 817-8700

For the over 40 crowd - 3 concerts...
Jimmy Buffett Concert
Thursday
Lakewood Amphitheatre
2002 Lakewood Way
Atlanta, GA 30315
www.hob.com/venues/concerts/hifibuys

Daryl Hall & John Oates
Friday
Chastain Park Amphitheatre
4469 Stella Drive
at Powers Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30327

Denis Leary - The Rescue Me Comedy Tour
Saturday
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
Ticketmaster at (404) 817-8700


Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
441 Freedom Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30307

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Avenue, NE
Atlanta, GA 30312


Thanks also Scott for your recomendations. Thanks BandChick for your kind remarks.

Dave

[Athleticgirl389]

Originally Posted by LWakefield

I know that The Sean Hannity Show will be taking place at the capital building, which is close to the Georgis Dome. It will be on Wednesday night from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

Now that's something I'd go to

And for you adreneline junkies... NHRA is also in ATL this weekend - but you'd probably have to be able to stick around an extra day (without getting in trouble) to stay and get my Nitro in your lungs and blood Too bad the NASCAR race was a few weeks ago - be nifty if they could get those weekends to match up. After all, there's a lot of engineering in NASCAR

[dangerousdave]

Originally Posted by Athleticgirl389

Now that's something I'd go to

And for you adreneline junkies... NHRA is also in ATL this weekend - but you'd probably have to be able to stick around an extra day (without getting in trouble) to stay and get my Nitro in your lungs and blood Too bad the NASCAR race was a few weeks ago - be nifty if they could get those weekends to match up. After all, there's a lot of engineering in NASCAR

Well there is the Ferrari F430 Challenge at Road Atlanta this weekend. Road Atlanta is a world class road course about 40 miles from downtown, N on I-85 in Braselton, Georgia 1-800-849-RACE.

Dave