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Barbecue Kitchen |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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1437 Virginia Ave, College Park 30337 • 404-766-9906
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Distance:
~3.58 mi * |
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Description:
AIRPORT AREA. It's not that the Barbecue Kitchen is hard to get to (it's located just off I-85), but the ill-informed may consider its airport area setting a bit "out there." In point of fact, this A-frame smokehouse is a reward worth traveling for, and the heavy traffic is proof positive that if you serve up good food and neighborly service, people will go out of the way to give you their business. The finger-licking house specialty is hickory-smoked pulled pork, and when a heaping portion arrives flanked by made-from-scratch biscuits (or corn muffins), collard greens, fresh rutabagas and candied yams ... Well, let's just say that nature'll kick in, and you'll know exactly what to do! MARTA: College Park
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Spondivits |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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1219 Virginia Ave, East Point 30344 • 404-767-1569
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Distance:
~3.66 mi * |
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AIRPORT AREA. Loud, lively and rustic, this casual eatery near the airport has nurtured quite a loyal following with its fun ambience and simple, fantastic seafood. Tuck into fresh clams or oysters to start (you can be a purist and order them raw or try them fried or steamed), and then try their crab cakes, a chunky gumbo or chowder, or even sweet, delicate crab. Steaks are also available, along with burgers, salads and other light fare. The bar is well-equipped to serve your favorite poison, and casual good times are always the name of the game.
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User Rating: 9.75
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Lov'n It Live |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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2796 E Point St, East Point 30344 • 404-765-9220
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Distance:
~4.90 mi * |
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If you're searching for an Atlanta restaurant that offers a health-conscious menu to match your health-conscious lifestyle, then Lov'n It Live can ably provide what you're craving. The vegan menu features lasagna, tostados, sage burgers, and tacos, all prepared with organically grown vegetables produced by local farmers. The menu varies based on the season, but the selection is always fresh because of it.
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Harold's Barbecue |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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171 McDonough Blvd SE, Atlanta 30315 • 404-627-9268
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Distance:
~8.43 mi * |
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SOUTHSIDE. While Harold's neighborhood is not particularly scenic, those who frequent this no-frills, family-run joint say it's a diamond in the rough. Regulars devour tasty smoked meats slathered in flavorful red sauce, served with old-fashioned cornbread that melts in your mouth and other classic sides. Ribs and Brunswick stew are popular, too.
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Wren's Nest |
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(Attractions & Activities - Historic Sites) |
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1050 R.D. Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta 30310 • 404-753-7735
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Distance:
~9.08 mi * |
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This beautifully restored Victorian mansion in the historic West End was the home of author Joel Chandler Harris, who is famous for his Uncle Remus tales. These folklore stories were originally derived from African oral tradition, and Harris learned about them from former slaves. Learn about the heritage behind the stories at this unique attraction. Most Saturdays, storytellers bring Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox to life. MARTA: West End Station
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Turner Field |
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(Attractions & Activities - Tours and Excursions) |
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755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta 30315 • 404-614-2311
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Distance:
~9.39 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This brick-and-limestone ballpark was built for the 1996 Olympic Games and then revamped as Turner Field. The park, home of the Atlanta Braves, boasts modern facilities and plenty of extras, including interactive games, restaurants, a gift shop, and a museum and hall of fame (additional fee) with Hank Aaron memorabilia and other historical exhibits. Near the entry plaza are statues of the most legendary Braves. Turner Field generally opens three hours before game time, providing a great opportunity for folks to catch batting practice or score a few autographs. During the off-season, tours of the park allow visitors to explore the bullpen, press box, dugout, and locker rooms.
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Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum |
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(Attractions & Activities - Museums) |
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800-C Cherokee Ave SE Grant Park, Atlanta 30315 • 404-624-1071
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Distance:
~9.54 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Visitors to the Atlanta Cyclorama are transported to July of 1864 and the Battle of Atlanta. Seated on a revolving platform, viewers almost become part of the battle as sound and lighting effects, along with narration, bring the scene to life. The painting is 42 feet high and covers the walls of a circular room over 110 feet in diameter. The Civil War exhibits in the museum include the historic locomotive "Texas." Gift shop on site.
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Zoo Atlanta |
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(Attractions & Activities - Zoos) |
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800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta 30315-1440 • 404-624-5864
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Distance:
~9.54 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Zoo Atlanta has become well-known for its natural habitats, for providing social structures similar to those found in the wild, and for breeding successes. Social animals, such as primates, live in larger family groups; more solitary animals, such as giant pandas, have individual exhibits. The zoo includes African, Asian, wetland, and rainforest exhibits, as well as a reptile house, an aviary, and several small animal exhibits. Other attractions include train and carousel rides, a children's playground, and rock climbing. Food kiosks, restaurants, and shops are located throughout the zoo.
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User Rating: 7.3
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Ford African Rain Forest |
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(Attractions & Activities - Zoos) |
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800 Cherokee Ave Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta 30315 • 404-624-5600
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Distance:
~9.65 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Zoo Atlanta offers attractions for all ages, including pandas, lions, elephants, and alligators. The usual zoo menu is cast out of the window, however, when held up against Ford African Rain Forest. You can observe the animals in their habitats by looking over the fence into a manmade savanna, or you can go to the viewing theater to see gal and guy gorillas up close through a glass partition. Each creature has its own personality and name to match, making the whole group one big, hairy family!
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Ray's in the City |
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(Restaurants - Lunch) |
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240 Peachtree St SW Atlanta Gift Mart, Atlanta 30303 • 404-524-9224
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Distance:
~10.10 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Venerable Ray's on the River has established an outpost in the city, and it's a beautiful place, complete with an aquarium, an onyx bar, tiled walls and ambient lighting. Seafood is delivered several times daily, and everything is impeccably fresh. Terrific oysters from the raw bar are a briny treat, and the sushi bar offers favorite rolls fashioned to your specs. Much of the fish is simply grilled, but there's also grouper with a horseradish crust, ginger-glazed yellow fin tuna, lump crab cakes, and a wonderful broiled seafood platter. Pork, chicken and steak satisfy landlubbers who can't give up their comfort zones.
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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