Atlanta History Center This 33-acre complex with 83,000 sq. ft. museum, exhibits on the Civil War, folk crafts, blackenterprise, Jewish legacies, and more; the Swan House, an elegant 1928 classically styled Italian mansion; the Tullie Smith Farm, an 1840’s plantation house; McElreath Hall, featuring a research library/archives and alternating exhibits; the Swan Coach House restaurant; and seven different gardens with historic themes. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 404-814-4000
Battle of Peachtree Creek Audio Driving Tour This map and CD take the listener back to the Civil War battle fought around Peachtree Creek. Hear the music of the era and sounds of war, while cruising through this beautiful Buckhead neighborhood. www.southerndrivingtours.com
Centennial Olympic Games Museum This exhibit at the Atlanta History Center explores the full legacy of the Centennial Olympic Games of 1996, including how the city won the Games, a day-by-day chronology, event-specific results and records, the global context of the Games, and the ongoing legacy. 130 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 404-814-4000
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia This is the only museum dedicated to Georgia’s contemporary artists and art history. In addition, Buckhead has over 68 individual art galleries and five major decorator districts. TULA Art Center, 75 Bennett St., 404-881-1109
Retail Shopping Mecca – Lenox Square& Phipps Plaza
Lenox Square & Phipps Plaza are the Southeast’s premier shopping destination. Lenox Square is anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s, and features nearly 250 specialty stores. Enjoy a meal at one of five casual eateries, or even a quick bite in the food court.
Phipps Plaza - named a “Southern Best” in Southern Living magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards - is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk, and Saks Fifth Avenue. As the Southeast’s premier upscale shopping center, Phipps Plaza is home to more than 100 specialty stores. You’ll also find four full service restaurants, a food court, and a 14-screen AMC theatre. Valet parking is available at both Lenox Square & Phipps Plaza. Lenox Square 404-233-6767, Phipps Plaza, 404-261-0074
Governor’s Mansion A Greek Revival home built in 1967. It is a showcase of neo-classical interior design with Federal period furnishings representing one of the country’s finest collections. The first floor may be toured by the public, and includes the library, state dinning room, family dining room, guest bedroom, and circular hallway. Open Tues.-Thurs. 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. 391 W. Paces Ferry Rd., 404-261-1776
Atlanta History Center
Battle of Peachtree Creek Audio Driving Tour
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia
Retail Shopping Mecca – Lenox Square& Phipps Plaza
Governor’s Mansion