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A Taste of the Peach
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Cultural Midtown
Stone Mountain Park & The Yellow River Game Ranch
Award-Winning Atlantans
Historic Roswell
Roswell Ghost Talk Ghost Walk
The Heart of the Arts
Covington's Mansions and Magnolias
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The Good Life in Historic Buckhead

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A Taste of the Peach

Saturday, June 23, 1–4 pm - CANCELLED
Sunday, June 24, 9 am–12 noon Add to Planner
Tuesday, June 26, 9 am–12 noon Add to Planner

$34 per person
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

This city tour introduces you to the sprawling metropolis locals fondly call "The Big Peach," and acquaints you with the city's history — from its fiery past to its exciting future. Learn how Atlanta grew from the destruction of the Civil War era to the dramatic destination chosen to host the 1996 Olympic Games.

Catch a glimpse of Peachtree Center, Georgia's gold-domed State Capitol, the Georgia World Congress Center, the Georgia Dome, Philips Arena, the CNN Center and more. You will also drive through the Martin Luther King, Jr., Historic District on "Sweet Auburn Avenue" and pass by the MLK Center, Dr. King's birth home and tomb. Then it's off toward revitalized Midtown, home of the world headquarters of the Coca-Cola Company, the ever-expanding campus of Georgia Institute of Technology and the newly constructed Atlantic Station, with a live, work, and play environment.

Continue your trail of history down world-famous Peachtree Street, past the Fabulous Fox Theater, built circa 1929, the Woodruff Arts Center and the newly renovated and highly contemporary High Museum of Art. You will drive through the exclusive Northside, one of Atlanta's prime residential districts, passing by the Georgia Governor's Mansion and the Atlanta History Center, which incorporates the Atlanta History Museum, the Tullie Smith 1840s Farm and a 1928 Historic mansion, the Swan House.

In contrast to the vibrant inner city, you'll view quiet, historical neighborhoods en route to the 100+-year-old Cyclorama. This magnificent museum and diorama is complemented with music and narration, placing you literally in the middle of a major turning point in the Civil War — the Battle of Atlanta. One of the world's largest circular paintings at 42' high and 358' in circumference, it shows in moving detail Atlanta's role in this historic conflict which brought the South to her knees.

You will receive a "Taste of the Peach" recipe brochure so you can create mouth-watering Southern meals when you return home. You'll love your day exploring the wonders of "The Big Peach." Don't miss a moment!

Tour includes:

  • Entrance fee and tour of Cyclorama
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History - CANCELLED

Saturday, June 23, 1–5 pm
Monday, June 25, 9:30 am–1:30 pm

$62 per Adult
$58 per Child (ages 6–12)
All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Visit the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Opened in October 1992, this 150,000-sq-ft museum is the largest natural science museum built since the 1930s and the largest south of the Smithsonian Institution. Designed by architect Graham Gund, the building reflects the museum's mission to educate through exploration and discovery.

The centerpiece of the Fernbank Museum is the Great Hall, a magnificent four story, sky-lit atrium, reminiscent of the glass-topped halls of Victorian museums. Make a grand entrance from the second floor via a spiral staircase. Be careful where you step! The lobby and Great Hall floors are made of fossilized limestone tiles estimated to be over 150 million years old.

Your adventure begins as soon as you enter under the glittering glass-topped atrium. Giants of the Mesozoic places visitors at the feet of Giganotosaurus, a 47-foot meat-eating dinosaur, as it mounts a slashing attack on Argentinosaurus, a 120-foot plant-eating dinosaur. Fernbank made history when it became the first museum in the world to display a fully mounted Argentinosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever discovered.

Take a journey back through time as you explore the Earth's long history from the moment the Earth was formed, to the development of life, the rise of dinosaurs, and the arrival of the first European settlers in North America... all the way through to the present where you'll learn how our senses are engineered for life on Earth as you explore Fernbank's unique permanent exhibitions. Rotating special exhibitions means there's always something new to discover at Fernbank.

Fernbank's signature exhibition, A Walk Through Time in Georgia, tells the twofold story of Georgia's natural history and the development of our planet. Seventeen galleries combine with theaters and dioramas to explain this complex and fascinating story.

Explore modern Georgia in a series of realistic dioramas that capture the sights and sounds of the state's main geographic regions. Your journey begins in the Piedmont, the region in Georgia with the oldest rocks, and ends at the Coast and Barrier Islands, Georgia's youngest region. Along the way, you will encounter an amazing array of animals and plants and learn more about the geographical regions these creatures call home.

During their visit, guests will enjoy a sack lunch on the front lawn, in the Great Hall, or on the Terrace.

Next, take a journey to the most fascinating and intriguing places in the world — and beyond — at Fernbank's IMAX Theatre. The industry's largest film format produces breathtaking imagery splashed across a screen measuring five stories high and 72 feet wide. IMAX films have ventured everywhere from the extreme depths of the sea to the summit of Earth's tallest mountain.

Guests will enjoy a special showing of the IMAX movie, Wired to Win. Learn about the amazing ability of the human brain to overcome adversity, to accomplish the near-impossible, and to power each of us to victory and success in life. Wired to Win works brain science into the stories of cyclists racing in the Tour de France while exploring subjects like pain, processing of sensory input, focus, and attention. Audiences will marvel at the power of the human brain.

Tour includes:

  • Entrance fee and tour of Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  • Sack lunch at Fernbank
  • Admission to IMAX Theatre
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide
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Cultural Midtown - CANCELLED

Sunday, June 24, 9:30 am–1:30 pm
Wednesday, June 27, 1–5 pm

$63 per Adult
$59 per Child (ages 4–12)
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Start your day with a visit to the glorious Atlanta Botanical Garden, a showcase of the most beautiful and unusual flora in our region, located on a 60-acre site in Midtown's Piedmont Park. Take a quiet stroll through the massive hardwood forest or the lovely vegetable, rose, or Japanese gardens.

Then feast your senses at the magnificent Dorothy Fuqua Conservatory. Under the glittering glass dome live some of the world's most exotic and glorious plants. They flourish in the conservatory whose mission is to preserve endangered plant life. Myriad species of orchids, palms, and ferns grow here in spectacular profusion.

Tropical plants and free-flying birds make up the majority of the exhibit, with Mediterranean and desert plants and birds complementing their more extravagant cousins. This private world is an oasis of breathtaking beauty you will never forget.

Next, enjoy a spectacular visit to one of Atlanta's most beloved attractions, Margaret Mitchell's "Dump," located in Midtown. This is the home she lived in with her husband while writing the world famous book Gone With the Wind in 1926. It was an old apartment house located in the Midtown area of Atlanta and in need of many repairs. Lovingly, Ms. Mitchell referred to the residence as the "Dump" and now seventy years later, it stands in the shadows of Atlanta's contemporary structures.

You will also have the unique opportunity to visit a new museum at the Margaret Mitchell House. The museum exhibits Herb Bridges' collection of Gone With The Wind movie memorabilia that opened on December 15, 1999, the 60th anniversary of Gone With The Wind's premiere. Bridges is considered the world's foremost authority on Gone With The Wind and this is the largest memorabilia collection.

Tour includes:

  • Admission to the Margaret Mitchell House and The Botanical Gardens
  • Beverage and light snack aboard motorcoach
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide
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Stone Mountain Park and The Yellow River Game Ranch - CANCELLED

Sunday, June 24, 10 am–4 pm

$81 per Person
All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Start your day off with a visit to the Yellow River Game Ranch, a unique Georgia attraction. Enjoy feeding and petting the animals up close. Stroll along a mile-long trail on 24 wooded acres and encounter over 600 highly sociable birds and animals indigenous to Georgia. White-tailed deer, bunnies, buffalo, sheep, kid goats, black bears, and a bevy of newborn animals are waiting to be fed, admired, and petted on a nose-to-nose basis. The Yellow River Game Ranch specializes in people-friendly wildlife.

Explore the rustic trail and feed deer who come right up to greet you. Newborn fawns are a delightful favorite during the summer months. Huge bears stand up for special treats. An overhead catwalk allows an extraordinary view of a very feline cougar. Along with the Billy Goat Gruff Memorial Bridge, there's the super popular Bunny Burrows; and one of the largest herd of buffalo east of the Mississippi roams in the back meadow. You'll have our animals eating out of your hand — literally! Their favorite treats are available along the trail. Don't forget to bring your camera!

Then, step back into history at scenic Stone Mountain Park. The largest mass of exposed granite in the world is the focal point of this lovely 3,200-acre recreational and historical park.

Georgia's Stone Mountain, known as the eighth wonder of the world, amazes millions of people and was formed approximately 300 million years ago. The giant granite rock rises 1,683 feet above sea level and covers 583 acres of rolling plateau. The largest bas-relief sculpture in the world, the Confederate Memorial Carving, depicts three heroes of the Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The three-acre carved surface is larger than a soccer field!

Visit TWO of the following popular attractions, which give you a better view of Atlanta and life in the South:

  • The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park is a collection of original buildings built between 1790 and 1845 that represent a pre-Civil War Georgia plantation. After years of research and planning, buildings around Georgia were chosen because of their authenticity and historical value and moved from their original sites. These buildings were then carefully restored at Stone Mountain Park. A strolling tour through the scenic complex provides a realistic view of the lifestyle of antebellum Georgians.

  • Enjoy a breathtaking ride on the Skylift, an exciting Swiss cable car that has been the Park's most popular attraction for over 30 years. From the Skylift, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Confederate Memorial carving as the cable car takes them 825 feet above the surrounding area to the top of the mountain. From atop the mountain, visitors can enjoy an incredible view of Atlanta, the Appalachian Mountains, and surrounding countryside.

  • Stop at the new museum at Memorial Hall for a close-up view and story of the world's largest bas-relief sculpture. Discover the history of the mountain and its region. See the impact of the Civil War era and its long-ranging effects on life and the land. You will also get a closer look at the Mountain's unique wildlife inhabitants and surrounding natural beauty.

  • Stone Mountain Park's new $30 million attraction, Crossroads, sends you back in time to an 1870s Southern town. You'll meet fascinating characters and colorful crafters who will show you what life was really like 130 years ago. The town itself includes a gristmill and bakery, a blown glass shop, a candle shop, a blacksmith, a large general store, candy and ice cream production facilities, and a boarding house restaurant featuring the best of Southern cuisine. In this town, Southern charm is around every turn.

  • The centerpiece of Crossroads is the magnificent Tall Tales of the South 4D Theater. In this amazing multisensory adventure, you'll not only experience the magic of 3D film, but the rest of your senses will be engaged by spectacular 4D special effects!

Meal voucher includes guest's choice of one of the following:

  • Thompson's Gristmill Bakery—Sandwich Combo: sandwich of your choice, a pickle, and a regular drink.

  • Georgia Railroad Burger Company—Engineer Meal: one hamburger, fries, and a shake with a souvenir cup.

  • Depot Chicken Restaurant—Two-Piece Chicken Dinner: two pieces of chicken, biscuit, coleslaw, fries and a regular drink with a souvenir cup.

Tour includes:

  • Yellow River Game Ranch
  • Choice of two attractions at Stone Mountain Park
  • Meal voucher at Stone Mountain Park
  • Entrance fees
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this tour.

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Award-Winning Atlantans - CANCELLED

Monday, June 25, 9 am–1 pm
Tuesday, June 26, 1–5 pm

$44 per Person
Children under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Nobel laureates call Atlanta home. Atlanta is very proud of her distinguished citizens and the global impact they have had in questions of peace and justice and literature. Spend today with two of the most prominent Atlantans: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and President Jimmy Carter.

Take an exciting and informative tour of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Historic District on "Sweet Auburn Avenue" and see the MLK Center, Dr. King's birth home and tomb. Dr. King dedicated his life to teaching and demonstrating that nonviolence is the only viable means to solving man's problems and differences, eventually winning the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts. The King Center develops training programs so that youngsters, teenagers, and adults can improve their status in society and develop a positive self-image. The Center also works with government agencies and the private sector in developing strategies to reduce violence within the community and among nations. The Exhibition Hall displays a collection of photographs and memorabilia covering Dr. King's public and private life.

Guests will continue with a tour of the Carter Presidential Library. Be a part of history and discover the everlasting peacekeeping effects of Nobel laureate President Jimmy Carter. See firsthand the inspirations and motivations of this monumental man. Catch a glimpse of the American Presidency and life in the White House. View personal aspects of the Presidency embodied in handmade gifts from the American people, elegant objects from foreign leaders, a formal dinner setting from the White House and videotaped events at the executive mansion. Modern technology allows you the opportunity to ask Jimmy Carter a range of different questions, from "What did Amy do all day at the White House?" to "Why did you choose to go to Camp David with Sadat and Begin?" You will also see a replica of the Oval Office, the Presidential Library, memorabilia from the Carters' years in Washington, and a Public Policy Center for dispute resolution.

Tour includes:

  • Entrance fees to King Center and Carter Center
  • Beverage and light snack aboard motorcoach
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide
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Historic Roswell - CANCELLED

Monday, June 25, 11 am–4 pm

$70 per Person
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Around every corner in Roswell you will find a bit of history. Churches, plantation homes, and cemeteries tell the stories of a community that has stood the test of time. From its Cherokee Indian heritage, to the gold rush, and later the beginnings of a mill town ravaged by the Civil War, Roswell is now home to an array of fine shops, museums, and restaurants — many of which are housed in the very buildings that formed Roswell's history.

En route to Roswell, guests will enjoy a delicious Italian-style boxed lunch on the bus that includes a panino, sulpi (potato treat), and Italian cookies. Along with a refreshing bottled water or soft drink, guests will enjoy this delicious treat!

You will begin your Roswell explorations by visiting one of the area's most historic homes. Bulloch Hall was built in 1840 by Major James Stephens Bulloch, one of Roswell's first settlers and the grandson of Governor Archibald Bulloch. This impressive Greek Revival structure, built of heart pine, has been described as one of the most significant houses in Georgia, and one of the South's few examples of true temple-form architecture with full pedimented portico. The floor plan, typical to the period, is called a 4-square and features a lofty center entrance hall with an equal number of rooms on each side. There are 11 fireplaces and a kitchen complete with a beehive oven.

Major Bulloch took great care with the grounds. Along with an arbor, 37 shade and fruit trees were planted. Today the grounds of Bulloch Hall boast 142 trees on the Historic Tree Register.

Bulloch Hall has been the setting for many impressive events, chief among them the wedding of Major Bulloch's daughter, Mittie, on December 22, 1853, to Theodore Roosevelt. Little did those in attendance realize they were witnessing a union that would produce a U.S. President, Teddy Roosevelt. In 1905, President Roosevelt came to see his mother's childhood home and spoke to a crowd from the bandstand in the town square.

Next, enjoy exploring all of the charming shops on Canton Street, in the heart of historic Roswell. Canton Street is known for its quaint art galleries, antique shops, and specialty gift stores. For the perfect Southern souvenir, Fiddle-dee-dee has hard-to-find collectibles and gifts, plus affordable gift baskets packed full of down-home Southern goodies. Just a few shops down, The Chandlery has a sophisticated selection of gifts, linens, and home accessories. This store also offers a relaxed atmosphere and a good dose of Southern hospitality.

Then pass through Roswell's quaint square to visit the Smith House Plantation. Reminiscent of a time when the white of the cotton blossoms could be seen for miles swaying in the cool Southern breezes, Smith Plantation exemplifies the life of an affluent farm family in early Georgia. Archibald Smith came here to escape the Southern heat and insects of coastal Georgia, bringing his wife, children and 36 servants to run the plantation. Fully furnished in period pieces belonging originally to the family, Smith Plantation is one of Roswell's historic treasures. The plantation stands today as majestically as it did in 1845. Costumed guides bring the Smith Plantation to life with stories of the family and the Civil War era.

This will be a memorable day experiencing Roswell's historic treasures and present-day charm.

Tour includes:

  • Italian-style box lunch and beverage aboard bus
  • Tour of Bulloch Hall and Smith Plantation
  • Entrance fees
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: Access is limited in private homes for physically challenged individuals. Tours might not occur in the same order as described in the schedule.

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Roswell Ghost Talk Ghost Walk

Monday, June 25, 6:30–9:30 pm Add to Planner

$43 per Person
Children under the age of 18 are not recommended for this tour.

Experience the charm and mystery of the Deep South through ghost stories. In the heart of this historic village, one will be surprised by how many spirits reside behind the walls of the Antebellum mansions which Sherman never burned. The deep ravines with their ruined mills hold secrets of exiled mill workers whose toilsome moans may still be heard.

Water sprites, exorcisms, and voodoo dolls are some of the fascinating topics your experienced guide will illustrate on this hour and a half tour through the historic district of Roswell. One of the highlights of this walking ghost tour is a visit to Founder's Cemetery, the burial site of the founder of Roswell, Roswell King. Here, bodies are buried beneath modern streets and houses.

Grand Greek revival mansions and humble mill workers' apartments are some of the haunted sites you'll see on this mile of easy walking. We promise to thrill, educate, and enlighten you with this experience. Happy Haunting!

Schedule of Events:

6:30–7:15 pm Transfer from hotel to Roswell town square
7:15–8:45 pm Ghost Talk Ghost Walk
8:45–9:30 pm Return transfer to hotel

Tour includes:

  • Roswell Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Tour
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for this tour. In the event of light rain, the tour operates with umbrellas.

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The Heart of the Arts - CANCELLED

Tuesday, June 26, 9 am–1 pm
Wednesday, June 27, 9 am–1 pm

$69 per Person
Children under the age of 18 are not recommended for this tour.

Start off your cultural adventure by enjoying Atlanta's High Museum Of Art, which contains the city's best collection of fine art in a spectacular and inspiring setting. The grand opening of the new High Museum of Art in November 2005 was an historic milestone not only for the Museum, but also the city of Atlanta and the Southeast. The renowned Italian architect Renzo Piano fashioned an architectural masterpiece in Midtown Atlanta. Richard Meier's critically acclaimed building in 1983 established the High among the nation's leading cultural institutions. Renzo Piano's 2005 expansion takes the High to a new level as one of the nation's great museums of the 21st century.

During your visit, guests will have the unique opportunity to visit the High Museum's special exhibition of art from the Louvre. Louvre Atlanta™ is an unprecedented partnership between the High Museum of Art and the Musée du Louvre in Paris that will bring hundreds of works of art from the Louvre's collections to Atlanta. Built around specific themes and periods, the High will present a series of long-term special presentations of art from the Louvre from October 2006 through 2009.

Over the course of the three-year partnership, Louvre Atlanta will trace the history and development of the Louvre from the 17th century through the present. The three exhibitions in year one will focus on the genesis of the royal collection of the pre-Revolutionary Régime — the works collected by the Kings before the Louvre was converted from a palace to a museum during the late 18th century and that make up the heart of the Louvre's collections.

The central exhibition, "Kings as Collectors," will be composed primarily of paintings, sculptures, and antiquities from the collections of Kings Louis XIV and Louis XVI — the two most important collectors of the 17th and 18th centuries. "Kings as Collectors" will feature paintings by Raphael, Rembrandt, Velázquez, Murillo and Poussin, among others, as well as a group of sculptures that allow for a better understanding of Louis XIV's dual role as collector and patron.

Opening concurrently with "Kings as Collectors" on October 14, 2006, is the first focus exhibition of year one, "The King's Drawings," which will provide an overview of the formation of the royal drawing collection assembled during the reigns of Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI.

The second focus exhibition of the first year is "Decorative Arts of the Kings," on view March 3, 2007 through September 2, 2007. The exhibition will feature decorative arts commissioned for the courts of Kings Louis XIV, Louis XV, and Louis XVI, and will explore works that convey the royal and princely tastes for the decorative arts during the last 100 years of the Ancient Régime.

Continue on Peachtree Street and experience the charm of one of the last surviving grand movie palaces, the Fabulous Fox Theatre originally built as a Shrine Temple. This Moorish masterpiece rivals the interior of King Tut's tomb. With more than $1 million worth of gilt overlay, it houses priceless works of art and breathtaking architecture.

Walk through the theater where countless millions have been entertained over its 60+-year history. The theater itself is sure to take your breath away. The ceiling is a blanket of twinkling stars enhanced with roaming clouds. The ambiance of the area makes you feel as if you are in a Moorish courtyard. With its vista of a huge Arabian tent overlooking torchlit castle battlements, it will enthrall everyone.

Tour includes:

  • Tour of the High Museum and The Fox Theatre
  • Beverage and light snack aboard motorcoach
  • Entrance fees
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: tours of the Fox Theatre cannot be confirmed by the Fox until a minimum of two months prior to tour date. If the Fox Theatre tour is unavailable on either of the days above we will substitute another wonderful Atlanta attraction in its place.

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Covington's Mansions and Magnolias - CANCELLED

Tuesday, June 26, 9:30 am–3:30 pm

$81 per Person
Children under the age of 18 are not recommended for this tour.

Be carried away to ages past, back to the time of mansions and magnolias. Atlanta is the progressive leader of the Southeast, but her roots lie deep in the traditions and heritage of the Old South. These days of old live again on today's tour.

Leave the shade of some of the world's most innovative and awesome skyscrapers and go east to the town of Covington, which you may recognize as the filming site of the old hit TV series In the Heat of the Night. Now a suburb of Atlanta, Covington's history goes back to the Creek Indians whose nation was once centered in the area. The coming of the railroad in 1844 brought prosperity to the town, which flourished as a trading center for planters and farmers in the era when cotton was king. Those who prospered from "King Cotton" built large, impressive homes, three of which you will visit today.

These beautiful and historic homes may include Sandtown (c. 1840), a stately Antebellum brick house; Burge Plantation (c. 1809), a white columned home filled with a world-class collection of art and treasures; and Mount Pleasant (c. 1830), a former plantation home surrounded by beautiful period gardens. These fine homes have been beautifully maintained and are decorated in keeping with the styles of their era. All are private homes, with the owners serving as your guide at each.

Lunch will be served at the Blue Willow Inn, a charming restaurant house in a turn-of-the-century Greek Revival mansion. Here you can help yourself to the all-you-can-eat Southern buffet. You won't want to miss trying fried green tomatoes.

Tour includes:

  • Tour of three homes
  • Lunch at the Blue Willow Inn
  • Entrance fees
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: there is limited access in private homes for physically challenged individuals. Circumstances may cause one or more of the homes listed above to be unavailable. If this happens, the tour will be conducted through similar venues.

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Stone Mountain Park

Tuesday, June 26, 5–11:30 pm Add to Planner

$91 per Person
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The summer in Georgia comes alive with a flash of colorful flowers which you'll discover for yourself at spectacular Stone Mountain Park, a 3,200-acre world where excitement's carved in stone.

Georgia's Stone Mountain, known as the eighth wonder of the world, amazes millions of people and was formed approximately 300 million years ago. The giant granite rock rises 1,683 feet above sea level and covers 583 acres of rolling plateau. The largest bas-relief sculpture in the world, the Confederate Memorial Carving, depicts three heroes of the Civil War: Confederate President Jefferson Davis and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson. The three-acre carved surface is larger than a soccer field!

Visit any of the following popular attractions, which give you a better view of Atlanta and life in the South:

  • The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park is a collection of original buildings, built between 1790 and 1845 that represent a pre-Civil War Georgia plantation. After years of research and planning, buildings around Georgia were chosen because of their authenticity and historical value and moved from their original sites. These buildings were then carefully restored at Stone Mountain Park. A strolling tour through the scenic complex provides a realistic view of the lifestyle of antebellum Georgians.

  • Enjoy a breathtaking ride on the Skylift, an exciting Swiss cable car that has been the Park's most popular attraction for over 30 years. The original system was replaced in 1995 in anticipation of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. From the Skylift, visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Confederate Memorial carving as the cable car takes them 825 feet above the surrounding area to the top of the mountain. From atop the mountain, visitors can enjoy an incredible view of Atlanta, the Appalachian Mountains, and surrounding countryside.

  • Stop at the new museum at Memorial Hall for a close-up view and story of the world's largest bas-relief sculpture. Discover the history of the mountain and its region. See the impact of the Civil War era and its long-ranging effects on life and the land. You will also get a closer look at the Mountain's unique wildlife inhabitants and surrounding natural beauty.

  • Stone Mountain Park's new $30 million attraction, Crossroads, sends you back in time to an 1870s Southern town. You'll meet fascinating characters and colorful crafters who will show you what life was really like 130 years ago. The town itself includes a gristmill and bakery, a blown glass shop, a candle shop, a blacksmith, a large general store, candy and ice cream production facilities, and a boarding house restaurant featuring the best of Southern cuisine. Irresistible street entertainers such as the Rain Wizard and singing sheriff bring the past to life in a way that consumes your senses. In this town, Southern charm is around every turn.

  • The centerpiece of Crossroads is the magnificent Tall Tales of the South 4D Theater. In this amazing multisensory adventure, you'll not only experience the magic of 3D film, but the rest of your senses will be engaged by spectacular 4D special effects!

  • When you feel like taking a break, sit down, relax, and enjoy the great food visitors have come to expect at the restaurants located at Stone Mountain Park. A meal voucher in the amount of $10 will be provided to guests for use during this memorable evening.

Meal voucher includes guest's choice of one of the following:

  • Thompson's Gristmill Bakery—Sandwich Combo: sandwich of your choice, a pickle, and a regular drink.

  • Georgia Railroad Burger Company—Engineer Meal: one hamburger, fries, and a shake with a souvenir cup.

  • Depot Chicken Restaurant—Two-Piece Chicken Dinner: two pieces of chicken, biscuit, coleslaw, fries and a regular drink with a souvenir cup.

After you explore Stone Mountain Park, you are in for a real treat, as your group enjoys a showing of the fabulous Stone Mountain Lasershow 2007! This fascinating multimedia presentation uses the entire mountainside as a screen for incredible laser animated images accompanied by music, narration, and fireworks. The result is a dazzling, unbelievable show with a grand finale' of patriotic favorites that is guaranteed to bring both a tear and a cheer. View the show in comfort from your very own reserved seating. Your experience at Stone Mountain Park will be one to remember for a lifetime, so come along and enjoy the show!

Schedule of Events:

5–6 pm Transfer to Stone Mountain Park
6–8 pm Choice of attractions and meal voucher
8–9:30 pm Walk over to reserved laser show seating
9:30–11 pm Approximate laser show time
11–11:30 pm Return transfer to hotel

Tour includes:

  • All attractions pass
  • Meal voucher worth $10 per person
  • Reserved laser light show seating
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide

PLEASE NOTE: Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for this tour. Stone Mountain attraction schedule is subject to change throughout the year. We cannot guarantee that all attractions / restaurants described in this proposal will be open during the time of your visit.

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The Good Life in Historic Buckhead - CANCELLED

Wednesday, June 27, 9:30 am–3:30 pm

$90 per Person
$79 per Child (ages 4–12)

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Buckhead is Atlanta's premier residential and shopping district, but it was not always so. In the 1850s, Buckhead was a spot on a rugged country trail where settlers and Indians sometimes crossed paths. A gentleman by the name of Irby had a store in the area, and being quite proud of a large buck he shot, he nailed the head on the side of his store. Thereafter, locals said "I'll meet you at the buck head" ... and Buckhead was born.

Today, Atlantans are still saying "I'll meet you in Buckhead" because it's one of the most fashionable areas of the city. There are hundreds of beautiful homes and scores of interesting restaurants and shops ... and though the buck head is gone (but Irby Avenue is still there!) the legend lives on. You will get a taste of the good life in Buckhead as we visit some of the best it has to offer.

Just down the way from Irby Avenue, tour Georgia's elegant Governor's Mansion, a stunning example of Classical Revival architecture. This 1968 mansion, the home of Georgia's Chief Executive and his family, is filled with an extensive collection of Federal period furniture and Aubusson carpets.

Afterward, visit the Atlanta History Center with its regal Swan House, quaint Tullie Smith House, and the Atlanta History Museum with the recently opened Centennial Olympic Games Exhibit.

Although you won't find Tara inside the Atlanta History Museum, you will find remnants of the past and how they relate to the present success of Atlanta, the newest International City. Exhibits tracing Georgia's history from her humble beginnings as a frontier land where Indians and settlers crossed paths are on display. The trials and tribulations of the unknown soldiers who were forever changed by the Civil War are a haunting reminder of the past. From the heroic civil rights movement, to the cultural conglomeration and modernization of the Phoenix City, the Atlanta History Museum celebrates the cultivation of the south.

Guests will enjoy visiting the new Centennial Olympic Games Museum which opened at the Atlanta History Center on July 15, 2006. With its spectacular collection of multimedia presentations, artifacts, images, and interactive displays, and a second level dedicated to an interactive Sports Lab, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum at the Atlanta History Center houses one of the most significant exhibitions on Olympic sport and history in the world.

Located in the new 27,500-sq-ft Fentener van Vlissingen Family Wing, the museum guides visitors through the history of the Olympic movement — from the inception of the Olympic Games in ancient Greece, to the history of the modern Olympic Games beginning in 1896, to the 17 days of the Centennial Olympic Games and their legacy.

The Tullie Smith House, an Atlanta "plantation plain-style" farmhouse of the 1840s, has been completely restored and authentically furnished. It represents the type of working plantation one might have found around Atlanta before the Civil War and is a more realistic interpretation rather than Tara from Gone with the Wind. You will enjoy browsing among the several outbuildings, including a wonderful detached kitchen, a blacksmith shop, and stables.

The Swan House, a former private home, was built for Mr. Inman and his wife in 1929. Mr. Inman was one of the city's leading developers and one of the wealthiest citizens in the early part of the century. Beautiful landscaping and large-scale architecture depict the privileged lifestyle they led. The Swan motif appears in every room of this 1920s Phillip Schutze masterpiece as a symbol of graciousness and elegance.

Enjoy a truly Southern lunch at the Swan Coach House, the former garage and servant quarters for the Swan House.

Sample Lunch Menu:

  • Chicken salad served in fresh pastry timbales
  • Slice of creamy frozen fruit salad
  • Cheese straws
  • French silk swan meringue
  • Coffee or ice tea

Tour includes:

  • Tour of Governor's Mansion
  • Tour of The History Center, Tullie Smith and The Swan House
  • Lunch at The Swan Coach House
  • Entrance fees
  • Luxury motorcoach transportation
  • Uniformed tour guide



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