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Art connoisseurs and crafty people from all around have made the Atlanta Dogwood Festival a tradition in the city for the past 70 years. The festival takes place in Piedmont Park every spring, and features a variety of art forms. While strolling through the festival, you'll see booth after booth of sculptures, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and plenty more - including food. Don't miss out on live music, good food, and plenty of opportunities to buy and create art.

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.

The opportunities for outdoor fun at Piedmont Park Conservancy are seemingly endless. Basketball courts, bocce ball courts, a tennis center, a playground, two dog parks, an aquatic center, fishing in Clara Meer Lake, and miles of walking and biking paths are just some of the amenities and activities at this thriving urban park. It's Atlanta's one-stop destination for recreation in nature.