Archive for Atlanta Activities
Atlanta History Center
Located in Buckhead, on West Paces Ferry Road, is the Atlanta History Center. We have a family membership and really like everything the museum has to offer.
It has extensive exhibits on Civil War history and Atlanta history. The major permanent exhibit, “Metropolitan Frontiers: Atlanta, 1835-2000,” traces Atlanta’s history from the days of the [...]
Rosemary Beach Florida
I’m currently on vacation in Rosemary Beach Florida. It’s the third, annual time our family has vacationed here, so I guess you could say it’s become our spot. It’s a 5 1/2 to 6 hour drive from Atlanta. The Florida panhandle has some beautiful white sand beaches and the relatively short drive [...]
Lake Lanier recreation is down 13%
The number of annual visitors to Lake Lanier is down 13% from 2005, when the lake was at full pool. The number of boaters is expected to be down even more than 13%. Obviously this has a negative economic impact to businesses located around Lake Lanier. From marinas to restaurants, everybody is [...]
Walking tour of historic Buckhead cemetery
On March 7th, in conjunction with the Atlanta Preservation Center’s Phoenix Flies two week celebration of Atlanta’s living landmarks, Buckhead Heritage will be offering free tours of Harmony Grove Cemetery. At noon, Buckhead Heritage President, Wright Mitchell, will lead a tour for Buckhead Heritage members only. Tours for the general public begin at 1 p.m. [...]
A few health clubs in Buckhead
If you are interested in getting a good workout in Buckhead here are a few places that come to my mind:
Buckhead YMCA
My family is a member here. The facility is fairly new and very family oriented. Some of the features that come to my mind are outdoor tennis courts, outdoor swimming [...]
Best Soup in Buckhead
My two favorite places to get a homemade soup in Buckhead are Souper Jenny’s and the Gallery Cafe. Souper Jenny’s is more well-known, which has it’s disadvantages as there will be a long line of hungry customers out the door at lunchtime. She’s expanded beyond soups into some great sandwiches. The turkey [...]
