What to do in Atlanta

jmolloy · 10-02-2011 12:28PM

just a bit of a news buff really. did the nbc one in nyc a few years ago and this looked like a good way to pass a few hours on the monday

[FONT=arial,helvetica]Visitors begin the tour by tracing CNN's growth as it parallels world events from the past 20 years. The next stop reveals the inner workings of CNN at a one-of-a-kind re-creation of CNN's main control room. After seeing and hearing the behind-the-scenes elements of the network live, guests will step into the special effects studio to learn the tricks of the trade including the "Blue Chromakey" and the TelePrompTer.

As the tour progresses, fans will travel through the newsrooms of CNN and Headline News on the way to the anchors' desk where the news is delivered live. The tour concludes with a special presentation showcasing the networks that make up the rest of the Turner Broadcasting family.

The V.I.P. Tour
A must for the true CNN fan, the V.I.P. Tour takes guests on a rare look at studio production areas not available to other guests. Audience members will walk onto several newsroom floors for an exclusive, up-close look at the news. The limited size of these tours -- just 10 guests -- allows the tour to be more personalized.[/FONT]

Kane-N-Nite · 10-02-2011 12:32PM

Not bad at all. Certainly kill some time. I'm up for doing that I guess, gotta keep myself occupied.

rude awakening · 11-02-2011 10:07AM

Was lookin at taking the "Stone Mountain, Buckhead & Downtown (THE WORKS!)" tour with Air Atlanta Helicopters.
Its only $170.00 PP and they bring you around the city and Stone mountain for 35-40 mins.

Kane-N-Nite · 11-02-2011 12:32PM

Sounds awesome but this trip has seen enough of me paying crazy money for things. I'll do the cheap stuff & then it's Miami saving time.

jmolloy · 11-02-2011 12:46PM

http://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm

for those who want to visit historic site's don't thnk theres any cover charge either. will try to do this on one of the days

Kane-N-Nite · 11-02-2011 01:53PM

jmolloy wrote: »

http://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm

for those who want to visit historic site's don't thnk theres any cover charge either. will try to do this on one of the days

Not bad. Certainly if theres enough time could be good.

EdK · 17-02-2011 04:30PM

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/index.aspx

Six Flags over Georgia is very near by and is currently doing a buy on get one free on tickets ($50) which is a great deal

mmg200000 · 17-02-2011 04:43PM

EdK wrote: »

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/index.aspx

Six Flags over Georgia is very near by and is currently doing a buy on get one free on tickets ($50) which is a great deal

near by if ya drive. three hour walk though for me.

EdK · 17-02-2011 04:48PM

Public transport too,fairly easy access for anyone staying downtown

killyourtv · 17-02-2011 06:22PM

Anyone know anything about public transport to Six Flags?

EdK · 17-02-2011 06:29PM

killyourtv wrote: »

Anyone know anything about public transport to Six Flags?

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Cobb County Transit (CCT) offers a shuttle service to the park. For a detailed, up-to-date route schedule, please visit the CCT section of the Georgia DOT website. Route 30 serves the park Monday through Saturday.
MARTA

MARTA also offers a shuttle service to the park. For a detailed, up-to-date route schedule, please visit the MARTA site, or call (404) 848-5000.

Kane-N-Nite · 21-02-2011 03:56AM

Has anyone bought their tix to the aquarium or coke factory yet? I'd like to do the VIP coke tour, but you can only buy those tix at the door.

jmolloy · 21-02-2011 05:07AM

Kane-N-Nite wrote: »

Has anyone bought their tix to the aquarium or coke factory yet? I'd like to do the VIP coke tour, but you can only buy those tix at the door.

I tried e-mailing them to see how often those tours sell out but they haven't got back at all, going to do it the monday I think

Nadet · 21-02-2011 03:17PM

The Atlanta area's tourist facilities will be choc-a-bloc on the Monday - if you think about it, its the first and only point during the extended weekend that folk will have a window of opportunity to do non-wrestling stuff!

Whole Show · 23-02-2011 07:56PM

Anyone know what the best way is to get to Abbys ribhouse. Really want to go to this.

jmolloy · 23-02-2011 08:31PM

Whole Show wrote: »

Anyone know what the best way is to get to Abbys ribhouse. Really want to go to this.

depends where you are coming from.Its about 10 minutes by car away from the Mariott Marquis according to google http://themallwestend.com/?page_id=7

bboy123 · 24-02-2011 01:41PM

Just a quick question, has anyone booked the CNN tour yet?

I want to book online from the CNN website and it takes me to Museumtix.com (part of ticketmaster apparently), did you use this to book your tickets? Would you chooser the vip tour over the normal tour?

Also there is an option to book the coca cola and CNN tour as a package, so it seems it is possible to pre-book the coca cola tour.

Thanks guys

Kane-N-Nite · 27-02-2011 06:00PM

My tentative plan is CNN on the 30th, Coke factory on the Friday-hopefully VIP as it isn't that expensive, Six Flags on Monday & the one I'm looking forward to- the aquarium on Tuesday, my one free day in Hotlanta.

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