Take in the eerie beauty of Georgia's oldest burial grounds, the Oakland Cemetery. The cemetery was founded in 1850 and there are an estimated 70,000 people laid to rest in its 48-acre expanse. Sections of the cemetery include the New Jewish section, the Black section, the Confederate section, and the cemetery's Original Six Acres; each section represents a different time in history. Some of Atlanta's most important and influential figures are interred here.
Live music fans will enjoy seeing an event at the Variety Playhouse. This Atlanta music venue hosts performances by bands hailing from all genres, including rock, country, folk, jazz, blues, and bluegrass. The venue offers an intimate setting, meaning you can be up-close and personal to the music. Kate Nash, Rilo Kiley, Colbie Caillat, Gnarls Barkley, and Tim & Eric are just a few performers that have graced the stage at Variety Playhouse.
Save the footwork and forget about roaming the streets of Atlanta. Let the people at ATL-Cruzers Guided City Tours take you all around town on one of their 5 passenger electric cars. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about the city on one of these tours, from the history to the best places to fill your belly with some Southern cuisine.
Enjoy a free-falling adventure with Atlanta Skydiving Center, "where the dream of human flight becomes reality." The experts here will make sure you experience the thrill of the extreme sport as safely as possible, from the big jump to the landing.