This open-air amphitheater (known to locals as The Fred) was originally built to be the home for the famous drama The McIntosh Trail. Over the years, its purpose evolved. In the late 1980s, with the help of the City's Recreation Department, it began to hold concerts for senior citizens. Local theater groups then began to use it for their shows, as did the Atlanta Pops Orchestra. It is now most famous for the summer concerts series, where wonderful artists come out to perform for crowds that can reach 1600 people.
Senoia Area Historical Society aims to preserve and promote the rich and intriguing history of the charming town that is Senoia. The immersive history museum finds home in the Carmichael House, a beautiful piece of architecture wonder that dates back to 1870. One of the oldest homes of Senoia, the building in itself is a stunning landmark. Staffed by knowledgeable members and volunteers, the museum displays a collection of exhibits that trace the history of the city beginning from its Native American era to the modern times.
Clayton County International Park, located 20 minutes to the south of Atlanta, was constructed for the beach volleyball competition of the 1996 Olympic Games, and now serves as one of Atlanta's most complete water parks. In addition to a 6200 capacity volleyball stadium and 13 courts, the park offers a beach on its six-acre (2.5 hectare) lake, several water slides, and a pool for small children. Miniature golf, basketball, softball, hiking and fishing are also offered. Check the website for varying schedule of operations.
Two of the oldest functioning hangars in Hapeville, is where the Delta Flight Museum is based. The Historic Hangar 1 holds up archives including an extensive collection of images, airline uniforms, films, and a library. There are a number of restored aircrafts parked here too. The Historic Hangar 2 also holds many aircrafts including some really impressive ones like the Boeing 767 Delta Ship 102. The outdoor collection at this facility showcases a number of aircrafts as well. All in all, visitors at this museum are assured to have an experience they’ll cherish for a lifetime.
Do you identify as a die-hard Porsche enthusiast or even a sports car fanatic? If you nodded in agreement, visiting the Porsche Experience Center in Atlanta must rank high on your bucket list. You may not own the coveted automobile, but you can certainly try your hand at the wheels here. Offering veritable on-track experience, this fascinating center is also home to a premium simulator adventure. If you are not one for controlling the wheels, you can also opt for a thrilling passenger-seat experience, where a trained diver takes you on a ride of a lifetime along the sinuous curves of the track. At the Porsche Experience Center, what begins with an enlightening tour of the premises ends with an exhilarating memory for life.
The city of Fairburn attracts hordes of tourists every year for its Georgia Renaissance Festival. This fair takes place at its fairgrounds which gets transformed into a medieval village complete with its jousting arenas, trinket markets, food carts and souvenir stalls. The fairgrounds during the festival is divided into the Olde Towne, Royal Highlands, and Queens Garden. It includes ample parking space, restrooms, ATMs machine and information desks. The grounds are fully accessible, and wheelchairs, as well as strollers, can be hired here.
The Skylight Farm is a vegetable farm in Douglasville, Georgia that practices sustainable development of organic farming. Their farming techniques are highly-valued methods, which ensure the well-being of both the plant as well as the environment it grows in.
Dating to 1868, this two-story farmhouse was the home of Jeremiah Gilbert, the son of the first doctor to settle in Fulton County. The fieldstone and mortar construction is a rare surviving example of the type of farmhouse that flourished in the region during the Reconstruction era, and many of the home's original outbuildings still stand on the property. The house has been restored to its original condition, and stands as one of the oldest surviving buildings in Atlanta.
One woman’s vision, a husband’s dedication and the passion for music is the foundation for the very famous Spivey Hall in Atlanta, Georgia. Named after Emilie and Walter Spivey, the history of Spivy Hll is as interesting as the construction of the spectacular hall. The Hall with its cosy seating, gives the perfect view of the stage, no matter where the seat is and the magnificent pipe organ, installed according to Emilie’s wishes is just breathtaking. The Hall has garnered a lot of importance since the time it began, hosting some wonderful jazz and classical music concerts and made its mark as a premiere venue for music lovers.