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Fun & Interesting in Atlanta
Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

1. Atlanta Botanical Garden

9.3
1345 Piedmont Ave NE (at The Prado NE), Atlanta, GA
Botanical Garden · Piedmont Park · 157 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Been coming here for 20+ years. A delightful urban oasis. Good restaurant and also snackbar. Check out the orchids. Children's garden has fountains to play in. Great summer concert lineup.

Delta Flight Museum is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

2. Delta Flight Museum

9.1
1060 Delta Blvd Bldg B (btwn Airport Loop Rd & Woolman Pl), Atlanta, GA
Museum · 18 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Right next to ATL! Even if you are not an #avgeek, this is worth an hour (or more) before or after a flight. See classic planes & Delta history, beautifully curated in authentic 1940s hangar.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

3. National Center for Civil and Human Rights

9.2
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW (at Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW), Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Downtown Atlanta · 46 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: A truly moving and brilliantly produced museum packed with things to learn (& remember) but in an interactive and artful way that brings history to life quite powerfully. Recommend for ages 7+.

Alliance Theatre is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

4. Alliance Theatre

9.0
1280 Peachtree St NE (btw 15th & 16th Streets), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: If there's a production on when you're in town--check it out; always high quality and often some new/innovative productions. A nice companion to a visit to the High Museum.

The Fox Theatre is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

5. The Fox Theatre

9.5
660 Peachtree St NE (at Ponce de Leon Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Theater · Midtown · 144 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Pretty much anything playing here, from film festivals to traveling Broadway shows, concerts & The Nutcracker, is great. The building itself is magnificent inside and out. See what's playing & go!

Atlanta History Center is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

6. Atlanta History Center

9.2
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW, Atlanta, GA
History Museum · Buckhead · 67 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Enjoy healthy lunch @ Souper Jenny, and then this great museum of local + regional history. Don't miss the FARM in the back. Cyclorama mural, truly unique, restored & re-opening Fall '18.

Center for Puppetry Arts is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

7. Center for Puppetry Arts

8.9
1404 Spring St NW (at 18th St NW), Atlanta, GA
Museum · Midtown · 47 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Nowhere else has this. Great with or without kids. Puppet shows are superlative and they have almost all of the legendary Jim Henson's work. If you think you don't like puppets...GO HERE.

8. Galerie Timothy Tew

309 E Paces Ferry Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Art Gallery · Buckhead Village · 1 tip

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Many weekend nights, this modern gallery hosts events with wine, cheese, and great art to enjoy. Always stellar talent. Check if there's an event, then enjoy dinner @ KR Steakbar 2 doors down.

9. Huff Harrington Fine Art, Ltd.

4240 Rickenbacker Dr NE, Atlanta, GA
Art Gallery · North Buckhead · 1 tip

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Two friendly ladies from Buckhead with great taste in art and antiques run this place. They sometimes host openings with great artists, wine, cheese, etc--reasonable prices for some gorgeous art.

Agnes Scott College is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

10. Agnes Scott College

141 E College Ave (at S McDonough St), Decatur, GA
University · 9 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Gorgeous leafy campus in Decatur--great place for a fall stroll, and you will recognize it from the many movies and films shot on campus. Short walk to Decatur square with great dining.

Little Alley Steak is one of Fun & Interesting in Atlanta.

11. Little Alley Steak

8.5
3500 Lenox Rd NE Ste 100, Atlanta, GA
Steakhouse · North Buckhead · 7 tips and reviews

Josh W.Josh Weiss: Great bar, design, service. Ideal for a loud fun group dinner (not so much a date night)--the tomahawk ribeye to share (med rare) was absolute perfection. Extensive wine list or BYOW for $25 corkage.