Creative Journey Studios

Satisfy your need for speed with a visit to the Atlanta Motor Speedway. This southern speedway is host to NASCAR's famous Sprint Cup race, held every year on Labor Day weekend. If you're not one to watch laps and laps of a NASCAR race, the track hosts "Friday Night Drags" from spring until fall. The cars competing in the drag races hit top speeds, flying down a 1/8 mile stretch.

Check out one of nature's odd attractions at Panola Mountain State Park. The park was created in an effort to preserve a 100-acre granite monadnock, or mountain. In all, this state park occupies 1,635 acres and is home to a visitor center, a playground, two fishing lakes, an archery range, and plenty of opportunities for hiking and biking in the great outdoors.

Head out on a family excursion to Six Flags White Water for some wet-n-wild fun. You'll find 70 acres of water rides and attractions like Dragon's Tail and The Cliffhanger for thrill seekers, and Buccaneer Bay and Tree House Island for kids. Get ready to make some memories at one of Atlanta's most fun destinations, and don't forget the sunscreen!

If your goal is to exceed her expectations, break the mold and go for a romantic dinner at Bacchanalia. The menu boasts sumptuous selections that are light, but pack a punch for your taste buds with bold flavors. Upon dining here, you'll find out why Bacchanalia is consistently ranked in Atlanta's top 10 best restaurants.