Six Flags Over Georgia is one of the area's best theme parks, located outside Atlanta, Georgia. While the summertime is a busy time of year. The park opens at night for the entire month of October for Fright Fest, an annual event at their parks nationwide. It's the only time of year you can ride the rides in the dark! Costumes are discouraged, as you can leave it up to the … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Six Flags Fright Fest
Atlanta
Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia has many hotels, especially top-name brands, but there's only one Loews. While most visitors stay downtown or in Buckhead, the Midtown area is the ideal location, especially if you're traveling on business or in town for an event like the Atlanta Food and Wine Festival or any event in Piedmont Park. The hotel is a short walk from two MARTA stations, … [Read more...] about Southern Stays: Loews Atlanta Midtown Hotel
Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
The state of Georgia may not be the one that immediately comes to mind when you think of the stomping grounds of past presidents, but it is. Many remember peanut farmer Jimmy Carter who rose to fame as President of the United States in 1976, but others have deep ties to the area. History buffs should plan their own trip around Georgia to see where past great leaders have … [Read more...] about Georgia’s Presidential Landmarks
Is the CityPass Worth It?
For travelers visiting cities where you want to see many tourist attractions in a short amount of time, it's easy to use combination tickets. One such is CityPass, which offers passes in Atlanta and Tampa, that gets you into the attractions at one price and often allows you to skip the line. It can seem like a high price to pay, especially if you're buying multiple passes … [Read more...] about Is the CityPass Worth It?
Visiting the Atlanta History Center
Founded in 1926, the Atlanta History Center is a complex of multiple buildings over 33 acres that represent the history of Atlanta, the state of Georgia, and the southern United States. Along with the museum is acres of gardens, an event facility, a research library, and two historic homes. Located in the Buckhead neighborhood north of downtown, it's an essential stop for … [Read more...] about Visiting the Atlanta History Center
