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For fresh air, wide-open green space, and some of the most gorgeous trees in the city, head to Candler Park. Along with a large area of open, green space, the park boasts an outdoor playground, pavilion areas, a pool, walking paths, and lots more. Candler Park also hosts community events like CP Movie Nights every month, and a Fall Festival. Fans of running may want to look into joining the Candler Park Running Club to meet with other enthusiasts of the sport.

Skip the beer lines and sit at your own tap at Stats Foods & Drinks. There are 70 TVs throughout the bar; this feature paired with the unique wait-eliminating beer tap system make Stats the perfect destination for game day. Feast on cheeseburgers, BBQ, steak, fish tacos and other American favorites as you watch the game and have a beer.

Take time to pay tribute to one of the main leaders of the Civil Rights Movement by visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The 35-acre site features a number of buildings and memorial sites, including Dr. King's childhood home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, Fire Station No. 6, the "I Have a Dream" International World Peace Rose Garden, the "International Civil Rights Walk of Fame," and a memorial to Mohandas K. Gandhi. While you're visiting the site, be sure to walk through the visitor center for a detailed chronology of the American Civil Rights Movement.

Keep your eye on the schedule at Lakewood Amphitheatre at Lakewood. This venue can accommodate up to 19,000 people and consistently brings some of the hottest names in entertainment to its stage. Past performances have included bands like Kings of Leon, Dave Matthews Band, Coldplay, John Mayer, Depeche Mode, and Mary J. Blige.