ATLANTA BLOG

Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome: The Atlanta Falcons kick off the official season each September. The Georgia Dome has hosted numerous events including: the 1996 Summer Olympics, two Super Bowls, the annual Chick-fil-A Bowl and the 2007 NCAA Mens Final Four.

Atlanta History Center: The Atlanta History Center features 32 acres of gardens, wildlife trails and woodland areas. The complex includes the 1840s Tullie Smith Farm and the fully restored 1928 Swan House mansion. The museum offers exhibitions on the Civil War, African-American heritage and Southern folk art, with a wing dedicated to the 1996 Olympic Games.

Atlanta Opera and the Atlanta Ballet: he Atlanta Opera offers four main stage productions seasonally, in addition to pre-Opera lectures, student matinees and more. Atlanta Ballet is the oldest professional dance company in America. Performances combine contemporary and traditional with classic ballets and new choreography. Both companies perform at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.

Buckhead Entertainment and Nightlife: The luxurious community of Buckhead boasts exquisite dining and top-tier accommodations. See and be seen in the fabulous lounges such as The Gold Room, and enjoy the citys most talented musicians at Sambuca, Dantes Down the Hatch and the Buckhead Theatre.

Center for Puppetry Arts: As the largest organization in North America dedicated to the art of puppetry, the Center for Puppetry Arts features the nations largest interactive museum, Puppets: The Power of Wonder. Weekly performances include a fun family series and New Directions for adults.

Chattahoochee River Fun: Sixteen recreation areas along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River have been designed to preserve the river and provide outdoor family fun. Contact Chattahoochee Outfitters, a premier watercraft outfitter, for your next river trip. The Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell offers educational programs, canoe trips and other activities.

The Fox Theatre: Designed in the late 1920s, this opulent, historic landmark was originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque. Today, The Fox Theatre presents shows by Broadway in Atlanta and Theater of the Stars, as well as a summer movie series. It is also home to the Atlanta Ballets premier, annual performance of Nutcracker.

Georgia Aquarium: Dive into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience at the Georgia Aquarium, where imaginations go to play. At the world}s largest aquarium, youll discover graceful beluga whales, spectacular whale sharks, playful penguins and aquatic animals from around the globe.

Inside CNN Studio Tour: Tour the core of CNN Worldwide for an up-close look at global news in the making. This 55-minute guided walking tour offers behind-the-scenes views of Atlantas CNN studios and an exclusive glimpse of news and broadcasting in action.

Atlanta Motor Sports: Road Atlanta in Braselton is a 2.5-mile track hosting the Petit Le Mans, plus sports car, vintage, motorcycle, and go-cart races from March through November. Gear up in your racing suit and head to Andretti Indoor Karting Games where you can slip behind the wheel of SuperKart and speed away on one of the two new Andretti-designed indoor tracks.