Special Places

Gwinnett Stripers – Gwinnett County, GA

ALPHARETTA Alpharetta’s Culinary Scene Alpharetta is a food haven with every cuisine imaginable to the palate. Home to over 200 chef driven and locally owned eateries, visitors’ taste buds can travel the world without ever leaving the city limits. 678.297.2811; awesomealpharetta.com/dine

Alpharetta is a Shopper’s Paradise! From eclectic shops to upscale brands, Alpharetta has over 250 stores in three distinct districts (North Point, Avalon and Downtown) all within a mile of one another. With Alpharetta’s “walkable” container policy in Downtown and Avalon, sip and stroll as you browse all the boutiques with a cocktail in hand. 678.297.2811; awesomealpharetta.com/shop

ATL AIRPORT DISTRICT Hapeville – Porsche Experience Center Atlanta The Porsche Experience Center offers an amazing experience for sports car enthusiasts. The center includes a test drive track, museum, and two restaurants, as well as meeting rooms. 888.204.7474; porschedriving.com/atlanta

College Park – Chick-fil-A Backstage Tour The two-hour tour includes the Chick-fil-A museum, photo opportunities, classic car display, and memorabilia. tours.chick-fil-a.com

ATLANTA CNN Studio Tours Get an up-close look at global news in the making. Visitors to CNN/Worldwide will experience a 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive, behind-thescenes views of Atlanta’s CNN studios of news and broadcasting. 404.827.2300; cnn.com/tour

Atlanta, GA

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Centennial Olympic Park The centerpiece and crown jewel of Atlanta’s 1996 Centennial Olympic Games legacy, this 22-acre greenspace anchors a dynamic entertainment district in the heart of Downtown Atlanta. Popular attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, CNN Studio Tours, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium—home to Atlanta Falcons football and Atlanta United soccer— hotels, restaurants and lots of special events, create a “must-stop” during your trip to Atlanta. gwcca.org/centennial-olympic-park

World of Coca-Cola This Atlanta attraction has welcomed guests from six continents, more than 75 countries, all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, all of whom have experienced the history of the world’s most famous soft drink. Get closer than ever before to the vault containing the 130-year secret recipe, view more than 1,200 never-before-displayed artifacts and get an inside look at the bottling process. 800.676.COKE; worldofcoca-cola.com

BROOKHAVEN Murphey Candler The largest park in the metro area, there’s something for everyone at Murphey Candler! Catch some rays at the swimming pool, walk along nature trails with a lakeside-view, have a picnic surrounded by beautiful lush trees, host a game in the expansive baseball complex, enjoy the playgrounds, play a round of tennis or sit back and relax by the lake. 404.637.0542; explorebrookhaven.com

Blackburn Bring the kids for an afternoon at Blackburn Park’s large and exciting playgrounds. Home of Brookhaven’s Cherry Blossom Festival, the lush landscape is complemented with walking, hiking and biking trails, a vast tennis facility and picnic areas, as well as baseball and soccer fields. 404.637.0542; explorebrookhaven.com

CLAYTON COUNTY

Clayton County, GA

Atlanta/Clayton County Produce Terminal & Market Pick up the produce of the season at this 150-acre, openair farmers market. Outdoor stands are filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers. It’s considered the largest market of its kind in the United States. 404.675.1782; agr.georgia.gov/ atlanta-farmers-market.aspx

Georgia Archives Keeper of the State’s history and records, the Georgia Archives holds everything from land records to old State constitutions. Start your genealogical journey here to follow your ancestors’ path. 678.364.3710; georgiaarchives.org

COBB COUNTY Lake Acworth Beautiful Lake Acworth is a 260 acre man-made lake located just southwest of the City of Acworth and adjacent to Allatoona Lake. Visitors can enjoy sunbathing on the Acworth Beach, fishing, hiking, camping and picnicking with family and friends. 770.974.7626; acworthtourism.org

Cobb County, GA

Smith-Gilbert Gardens One of North Georgia’s hidden gems; Smith-Gilbert Gardens is an established collectors garden, with more than 3,000 species of plants. The Gardens stand out as an exceptional blend of art, history and horticultural. 770.919.0248; smithgilbertgardens.com

DEKALB COUNTY Buford Highway International Corridor The seven-mile stretch of the Buford Highway Corridor offers an incredible array of international retail shops and restaurants. Shoppers will discover fascinating items from across the world and diners will enjoy a global food paradise of delicious eats from more than 20 international countries and cultures. Download the BuHi App for free and start plotting your culinary course. discoverdekalb.com

Original Waffle House & Museum The Waffle House ® Museum in Avondale Estates is the site of the original location (which has proliferated into more than 1,700 locations around the U.S.), restored to look just as it would have at its opening in 1955. Museum tours are free and available by appointment on Wednesdays. After your tour, be sure to visit an operational outpost just two blocks away to satisfy your waffle craving. 770.326.7086; wafflehouse.com/waffle-house-museum/

DOUGLAS COUNTY Douglas County Film Trail To date, over 800 Movie and Television Productions have been filmed throughout Douglas County, The safe, free and self-guided Douglas County Film Trail maps many popular TV & movie filming locations around the County. Check out the official website for a map of the tour! douglascountyfilmtrail.com

Douglas County Butterfly Trail Butterflies in the sky? How about butterflies all around you?! The Douglas County Butterfly Trail is a self-guided tour of many public butterfly gardens. The Trail is officially registered with the National Rosalynn Carter Butterfly Trail. celebratedouglascounty.com

DUNWOODY Perimeter Mall The second-largest mall in the Southeast boasts over 200 vendors offering signature retailers, boutiques, designer-exclusive shops and more. Indulge in a spa day at Woodhouse Day Spa or dine at a number of restaurants located onsite. perimetermall.com

“Everything Will Be Ok” Mural After an inspiring work by artist Jason Kofke was temporarily erected on the side of the Spruill Gallery seed house in 2009, the Dunwoody community begged for it to stay. Years later, the mural still serves as a sign of encouragement, a comforting reminder, and the perfect selfie spot for all who encounter it. spruillarts.org/gallery

Dunwoody, GA

GWINNETT COUNTY Gwinnett Stripers Take me out to the ballgame! The Gwinnett Stripers are the Triple-A International League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves and all home games are played at a 10,000-seat stadium, Coolray Field, in Lawrenceville. Tickets begin at just $9! 678.277.0340; gwinnettstripers.com

Jones Bridge Park Jones Bridge Park in Peachtree Corners offers beautiful scenic views and access to the Chattahoochee River for fishing. The park has several amenities, including pavilions for events, picnic areas and a playground. 678.277.0920; gwinnettparks.com

HENRY COUNTY Speakeasy Bookstore Speakeasy Bookstore in Hampton offers a perfect trifecta for book loving, caffeine craving, zombie obsessed fans. In addition to a huge selection of “pre-read” books, the shop also serves an array of locally roasted coffee. On Saturdays, take the “Walkin’ DEAD Hampton” tour to see locations from Season 6. 678.641.7794

JOHNS CREEK Veterans Memorial Walk and The Wall that Heals at Newtown Park Experience an atmosphere of honor and remembrance while taking a stroll through the tranquil Veterans Memorial Walk, comprised of ten black granite monuments, each representing an individual conflict or specific classification of those who served. Opening in spring of 2020, The Wall that Heals will feature a halfscale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial found in Washington, D.C. and honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces during the Vietnam War. johnscreekga.gov

Newtown Dream Dog Park Recognized as one of the top dog parks in the country, Newtown Dream Dog Park is a full acre of fenced-in, four-legged fun. Offering separate areas for small and large dogs to socialize, this hot spot in Newtown Park features artificial turf, sprinklers, obstacles for dogs to play around, and benches for humans to sit on. johnscreekga.gov

MARIETTA Historic Marietta Square It’s hip to be square! Eclectic shopping, restaurants, and museums all set around a beautiful turn-of-theCentury town square. 770.429.1115; visitmariettaga.com

Marietta Square Market Marietta’s destination for authentic eats, Marietta Square Market is an inspired food hall featuring twenty restaurants and retail merchants. mariettasquaremarket.com

PEACHTREE CITY Drake Field Drake Field and its brand new pavilion provide Peachtree City with the perfect setting for largescale events. A regular host to Night Market, locals know and love Drake Field for its lush greenery and scenic views of Lake Peachtree. peachtree-city.org

Line Creek Brewery This wonderful new local brewery is the only one in Peachtree City! Enjoy a craft brew on their dogfriendly patio with your friends and enjoy a bite from any of the local food trucks that stop by for guests. You’re sure to enjoy all this brewery has to offer! 678.545.6024; linecreekbrewing.com

Peachtree City, GA

ROSWELL Computer Museum of America Come experience computing from the very beginning. See the vintage computer timeline, the largest Cray Supercomputer collection and an exhibit on the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. 770.695.0651; computermuseumofamerica.org

Canton Street When people think of Roswell, they think of Canton Street. Designated a Georgia “Great Street”, this vibrant area is full of unique shops, art galleries, awardwinning restaurants and breweries each housed in a historic building to Roswell. 770.640.3253;

Roswell, GA visitroswellga.com

SANDY SPRINGS

City Springs Envisioned as a town square for the 21st century, the 14-acre campus features a performing arts center, green space, retail and dining, public art, and hosts family-friendly events throughout the year. citysprings.com

Battle & Brew This geek restaurant and bar is a gamer’s heaven, offering upgraded classic food, premium craft drinks, and countless PC, TV, and tabletop game options. battleandbrew.com

Marietta Square - Marietta, GA

Newtown Dream Dog Park - Johns Creek, GA