Such a cool stop for any Stranger Things fan! We visited Lucas Sinclair's House and had a blast --…read moreespecially my oldest daughter who's a big fan of the show. It felt surreal seeing the house in person after watching it so many times on screen. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful, and it made for a great little photo op. Definitely worth checking out if you're doing a Hawkins-themed day trip. Just remember to be respectful since it's a real neighborhood!

Atlanta Olympic rings is a sculpture of the iconic Olympic logo to help represent the fact that…read moreAtlanta hosted the 1996 summer Olympics. Located at the entrance of the famed centennial Olympic park in downtown Atlanta. Very popular photo op and a symbol that has become universally known as the Olympics is celebrated everywhere in the world. The entire park features all kinds of callback and tributes to the Olympics held in Atlanta so having the rings was a no brainer I imagine. Overall very cool and fun site and photo op to check out when visiting that very popular portion of the city of Atlanta.

Can't go wrong with the Olympic rings. Atlanta had the Olympics and 96 there and they are still…read moreshowing everything about it and representing like it's 1996. But the Olympic rings were cool to see check out take pictures with it's a really nice Olympic Park also

My body needed this work out since it's been forever since I did this. Overdue and well deserving…read morefor my body. Easy & convenient parking for hikers. While nervous, it was a no breeze hike following one of the ladies navigation. Starting out going (LEFT) on the trials, the hike round trip took 4mins (round trip) even after we took a wrong loop. Thank God only animals we seen were the 's NOT an , , nor . Thank God NEW Pro: There is now a restroom which is smarter than people so, be sure to bring your cell so, you can scan the code for entry. CON: As a aquaphile, was disappointed that there was no beautiful big waterfall.

A beautiful nature escape, in the heart of ATL…read more Location and Parking Located on Cascade Road, parking is plentiful and free. If you do go on the weekends, make sure to arrive early as the parking can fill up fast. Venue and Atmosphere The great outdoors await; enjoy the mostly paved path along the creek to a peaceful waterfall. The trail continues slightly uphill and winds through the park with beautiful foliage and more creek views. Aside from the incline, the trail is relatively easy. The waterfall wasn't very full but that of course depends on the rain level, and the past month was a dry one. It was still lovely! Verdict I'll definitely visit again!

We had never really spent time in the city of Atlanta in the past. I had been to two conferences…read morethere, one in the early 2000s and another in the mid 2010s. But those did not provide enough time to truly get acquainted with the city. This year, we had the chance to visit Atlanta twice. One time was with our 7-yo grandson. He likes cities and we were in Florida already. Atlanta seemed like a good place to finish our time away with a visit to Coca-Cola World and the Aquarium. It was also when the World Cup was taking place, so it was a unique time in the city. The second excursion was just three weeks prior to the time of this writing. This was a different visit as it was just my wife and me. We were in town to attend a book launch at The Carter Center. We had a chance to see the city in a different light. While the scope of each visit was different, we had a great time on both occasions. People do not necessarily think of Atlanta as a vacation destination. While it does not have the glitz and glamor of high profile spots like Vegas or New York or Orlando, it offers a low-key ambiance that creates its own appeal. Maybe the more subdued tone fosters an allure of its own that makes it different. It certainly makes any visit a more down-to-earth, real-life experience. The first thing I'll note is that we met some of the nicest and most genuine people that we've ever encountered anywhere. From the hotel employee who gave us a ride to the train station that was off his route and refused a tip, to the woman at the table beside us in the restaurant who engaged us in a very pleasant conversation that included tips for our visit, to the homeless guy who offered directions without being asked and wanted nothing in return (try finding that in NY or Chicago!), the people presented a different mindset than you'd find elsewhere. Meandering downtown is a great experience. Attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the College Football Hall of Fame and SkyView (Ferris Wheel) make downtown a place full of things to do. While the Braves play outside of downtown, the Hawks, the Dream and the Falcons play in city center. In the bigger picture, the general urbanity of the core city presents an interesting atmosphere in which to explore. Outside of downtown, the King National Historic Park and the seemingly-integrated-but-privately-run King Center perhaps top the list. This tribute to the lives of MLK and Coretta Scott King is very well done between the two sites. The King home tour is particularly enlightening, and the placement of the Kings' tombs on a mount in the middle of the beautifully constructed fountain is quite fitting. Some of the hidden or lesser known gems in the city include the Municipal Market, where you'll find ready-to-eat treats and other food items as well as a few craft pieces in a vintage facility. Piedmont Park is a terrific place to take a stroll in a significant green space. It is one of the nicer parks you'll find anywhere, and it hosts a few fun events such as an art fair. Just north of and adjacent to the Park is the Atlanta Botanical Garden. It's a little pricey but it affords a peaceful experience in the midst of lovely garden arrangements. For those more inclined toward indoor recreation, Ponce City Market presents a cool shopping and dining adventure in a 100-year-old former Sears building. Like most cities, Atlanta has some remarkable neighborhoods worth exploring. Midtown is just north of downtown and is one of Atlanta's most pleasant to roam. There are some good restaurants and terrific shops. Virginia - Highland also is upscale and offers shops and restaurants worth visiting. As far as wandering to places further afield if you're based downtown, Atlanta's public transportation is not bad by American standards. There is a subway system that is easy to use and is fairly convenient. It gets you from the airport to downtown as well as a few other places of interest. Buses are decent options for some trips and there is a tram that will get you from downtown to the King NHP, for example. But to get to many attractions such as Stone Mountain and the Atlanta History Center, you really need a vehicle. Like any city, you have to take precautions. Homelessness is a huge problem in the US and Atlanta is no different. Crime can be an issue at times. And the heat in summer can be oppressive. If you do drive, traffic can also be oppressive. Atlanta is indeed worth a visit. It is not high on most vacation lists, but it's still a great place to hang out nonetheless. The attractions are interesting, the people are lovely and, while I didn't elaborate on it, there are some great food options, especially for soul food and southern fare.

My Atlanta wasn't the same city as today. As those familiar with its history know, Atlanta was…read moreburned by Sherman during the Civil War, Today its landmarks fall prey to "progress". My move to Atlanta was in the earliest 70's after I graduated from college. Two of my college friends and I rented an apartment that eventually was razed for an early widening of the I-75/I-85 split. It was a glorious time to be young and single in Atlanta. We lived close to great restaurants, shopping, a popular dance club & the General Apartments Town Club, a popular spot for those of us who lived in one of their properties. We partied at night and got up early to be at work the next morning. Weekends in the summer were amazing. Rafting down the Chattahoochee River was fun anytime. But the weekend of the Great American Raft Race was a 9 mile floating party that some called "Woodstock on the Water". We saw First National Tours such as "Hair" and "Jesus Christ Superstar" in the Atlanta Civic Center and concerts such as "Three Dog Night" at Atlanta Stadium. The Atlanta Braves were a popular nighttime event during an era where we never won but had the sport's most popular and well known superstar, Hank Aaron. Ted Turner was the media mogul and eventual sports team owner. He began CNN & built CNN Center near the new & innovative Omni (now razed), an arena for the Atlanta Hawks NBA team & the Atlanta (now Calgary) Flames NHL teams. We loved to go to the games. A MARTA rail station was conveniently located at the arena. But I'm getting ahead of myself, Our second apartment complex was brand new and beautiful, located on Piedmont Road across from what was then Lindbergh Shopping Center. My first bank (C&S) was located there, in addition to grocery, a great dress shop and so many businesses that I loved. The shopping center site is now a mixed use development. Our apartment complex was demolished to build the Lindbergh MARTA Station. Shopping was wonderful. Nearby Lenox Square was my "go to" Mall, anchored by storied Atlanta department store chain Rich's. Davison's was another anchor that was acquired by Macy's during my time in Atlanta. Rich's had wonderful merchandise and furniture. I still use and love the quality end tables, coffee table, lamps and more that I bought there over 50 years ago. Eventually a new wing was added, anchored by Neiman Marcus. How I loved their dresses! Rich's was acquired by Macy's after I had moved to Coastal Virginia. It still makes me sad. Atlanta Falcons games, PGA Tournaments, Georgia Tech games and playing golf on all the Atlanta courses were all enjoyable. Of course anytime Mississippi State played Georgia, a trip to Athens was required. During those early days I-20 ended in Douglasville. I-75 ended at the "Big Chicken" in Marietta. Speaking of Cobb County, restaurants there weren't allowed to serve mixed drinks. Diners could buy the mixers but had to bring their own liquor. Jimmy Carter was Governor & started his early Presidential run from an office on Peachtree near where I lived. I walked in one day to donate and was given a T-Shirt. During his college days my son wore that vintage shirt until it disintegrated. Atlanta Stadium is no more. The football stadium built to replace it is now used by Georgia State University and another has taken its place. The Braves now play in Cobb County. It is unrecognizable. Georgia State, where I got my MBA had no dorms or sports programs. My employer paid for my degree, which I obtained by going downtown after work for classes for three years. We carpooled and managed to get in some fun time at Underground Atlanta with classmates and on weekends with my friends. The only thing that hasn't changed is the traffic. My son had a recent business trip to Atlanta and stayed in Buckhead, where I lived the majority of my 15 years in Atlanta. He rented a car so he could drive to our East Cobb house, where he spent most of his preschool years. He drove by the hospital where he was born. When he was ready to go to the airport I asked if he was going through the middle of town or around I-285. When he said through town I couldn't wait to hear what my NYC driver son thought of Atlanta driving habits on that stretch of I-75/85. Everyone goes at least 85mph on a zillion lanes bumper to bumper. If you don't know the correct lane to be in you'll never get to your exit. A few weeks later I asked him what he thought of it. He stated "They go fast (hesitation).....REAL FAST. I just chuckled. When we moved to Coastal Virginia I tell people that my fingernails were gripping the asphalt on I-85 as I was holding the kudzu on the side of the road driving north. I cried every time I heard "Georgia on my Mind" on the radio. Would I go back? No. That was a different time and age. That Atlanta no longer exists except in my memory.

Leaves of honor is a little sitting area located towards the center of the famous centennial…read moreOlympic park in downtown Atlanta. Has a few scriptures to honor those who helped make the 96 summer Olympics down to Atlanta. Compares to some of the other public art and statues in the very same park it's. Bro underwhelming burgers still a Nice pretty and well landscaped area to check out or relax at.

Cool looking tribute and memorial to represent the leaves of honor and all it stood for. It is…read morelocated in the Olympic park and it is included In many different spots for statues and other things

There's a saying that "West End is the best End." I'm not sure if that extends to the MARTA station…read morebut the area is very underrated though. Let's dive into it. West End has a parking lot - probably the biggest parking lot too within the proximity of Downton Atlanta. I occasionally park at West End MARTA to attend sporting events. West End is also one of the stations my local bus stops at. So I'm more likely to frequent it for that reason as well. Especially if I have a North/Southbound journey to make. West End Station is local to West End Mall, Lee+White mixed use development, Wren's Nest (an underrated Atlanta landmark and staple), the Westside Beltline, and the Atlanta University Center to name a few. The station itself isn't the cleanest. I've witnessed people handle their business is various ways around the West End property. The smell is a dead give away as well. But that's neither here nor there. Generally speaking, safety is ok at West End. A few pan handlers and gray market salesman may approach but none of them usually mean any harm. Lighting in the parking lots could be better overall. The lighting is dim in the area further away from station. There is a farmer's market every now and then at the station. I've bought a few things. But I usually find myself on the way to work or not heading home so I don't typically buy stuff at the market. There's also a soccer field on the Southside of the station. It looks like an artificial grass surface that's roughly the size of a basketball court. Don't usually see people playing on it though. Last thing. The view looking north while on the boarding platform is nice. One of the best views of the football stadium and south part of Downtown Atlanta.

This station is one of the ones that the train goes above ground which makes it great when there's…read moregood time because it doesn't have that depressing effect. It's a really big station and a lot of lights at night. No screens to have an idea of when the next train is coming. The wall sculpture is outside in the south entrance and very original and different from other stations.

Great idea! Personable, professional, and very worthwhile. No Uber necessary; and a great time for…read morethe price!

I had an excellent time with Alex she taught us so much about Atlanta's history that we didn't kniread more

This was a cool piece if sports history to see. It's located in the parking lot of Georgia…read moreuniversity so you can just paek right there and check it out. Seems random but when you know about Aaron breaking the record, you realize it's an inspirational piece of sports history that was preserved as it was from the old Atlanta Braves stadium. Nice to see that they kept the original piece of the walk in it's original spot. You can walk up the stairs at the wall and see the Olympics torch that was light for the Olympics. Overall, neat place to add for a quick stop

Hank aaron home run wall is a hidden bit very cool piece of baseball history in Atlanta Georgia at…read morethe rear parking lot of Atlanta Braves old baseball stadium and current parking lot of Georgia state football team. The wall is where bank aaron launched his record breaking career home run. We stumbled across this by accident while checking out the nearby Olympic torch flame that sits in a parking lot above this piece. Lots of tributes looks like it been placed at this location of the late great home run King. Overall a really cool find and piece to check out even if you aren't a baseball fan.

Coca Cola Company has been around a very long time. Dr. John Pemberton created the first syrup and…read morebrought it to Jacob's Pharmacy to make the first glass. That was in downtown Atlanta on May 8, 1886. Fast forward to modern days, it has evolved to a multibillion dollar industry! I believe the formula has changed since the very first time. It is now in all over the world. The beverage company has added many different versions, product lines, and flavors! There's Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero, Gold Peak Teas, Fuze, Minute Maid, Smart Water, Vitaminwater, Fresca, Fa!rlife, and much more!! I enjoy the Coke Zero and the Fa!rlife milk, and the Fa!rlife chocolate protein drinks. This brand is in every grocery store and gas stations. Well, everywhere! There's even stores with clothing, hats, and gadgets accessories. I like them so much that I have added their stocks in retirement account. ;) It's a fun way to build wealth. It's funny that I've enjoyed different versions of Coke all of my life. I grew up having it. The best ones were in the Midwest in the rural route areas where the drugstore made the syrup versions! I also enjoy the glass bottles as well. Overall, it's the stable treat in my house. Prices have been climbing up the past few years. I now buy at Costco to save $$$.

Whether we like it or not, Coke is so ingrained in our lives that it can be found just about…read moreanywhere at any time. It might not actually be noticeable since their logo is so ubiquitous that it's become background noise at this point. It has even made its way into everyday language. As other Yelpers have pointed out, in the south, Coke is synonymous with the word soda. Like if someone offers you a Coke, the natural response would be "What kind do you have?". Then it would be perfectly reasonable for them to name pretty much any carbonated soft drink under the sun. I personally don't drink Coke very often, but my family does. Their thirst is so insatiable that I can almost single-handedly clear out an endcap of 12 packs at my local grocery store on a biweekly basis. Considering what avid Coke fans I have in my family, I still can't believe that I didn't know a museum existed until I came across it on Yelp. It's been added to our bucket list now though! One thing that keeps us (and probably many others) loyal is the consistent quality. Every once in a while we'll run into a problem, but it's nothing that an exchange won't fix. After all, they've gotten too expensive to simply throw away the bad ones.