Explore the history of the city at the Atlanta History Center. The museum features rotating and traveling exhibits, and houses six permanent exhibits that showcase relevant points in Atlanta history. Events and time periods spotlighted include the city's expansion from a rural area to a metropolis, the Civil Rights Movement in the city, and the city during the Civil War. The Atlanta History Center boasts one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the world. This museum and attraction also has historic homes and gardens on its grounds, and has been teaching the public about Atlanta's history since 1926.
Attend an event at the Infinite Energy Center, one of Atlanta's premier event venues. The Gwinnett complex is home to an arena, a performing arts center, and a convention center - meaning it offers a wide variety of entertainment options. Check the calendar at Gwinnett Center to catch hockey or basketball games, art exhibitions and craft shows, and a broad spectrum of performances from ballet, to opera, and major concerts.
Pack a family picnic for a day at Piedmont Park. This Midtown Atlanta destination offers plenty of activities for a family day spent outdoors, including basketball, swimming, fishing, tennis, a playground and more. Special features of Piedmont Park are the Six Springs Wetlands, and Legacy Fountains. The park is also situated near other Atlanta attractions like the Botanical Gardens.
Plan a romantic stay at Stonehurst Place, a bed and breakfast with plenty of history behind it. Stonehurst was built in 1896, therefore securing its place on the National Register of Historic Places. Though the bed and breakfast still echoes the time period from which it hails, it offers plenty of modern amenities and chic décor.