Going to Midtown Atlanta. Reccomendations...

callou2131 · 04-24-2021, 02:46 PM

So End of May I am headed to atlanta. because of Hotel Reviews we wont be staying Downtown, But will be staying Midtown at The Hampton inn and suites on peachtree. Going to be there 4 nights. Heading to the Aquarium, Lego Land, Maybe the zoo or Art musuem, maybe a minor league game. Just wondering...

Would an Uber be my best bet to go from the Hotel to downtown? I have heard driving in downtown can be a pain, and parking crazy expensive.

Any Good restaurants Near the Hotel? Found one called Ponko Chicken that looks pretty good. Any good Sushi or BBQ places that arent chains?

Any other must see things while there? (Wife already said no to the Trap Music Hall Of Fame and Musuem)

Any decent card shops close by?

mmbtvs · 04-24-2021, 04:29 PM

You won't be too far from one of my favorite museums I ever went to that was a little different.

https://puppet.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg4...xoCV0IQAvD_BwE

atlcast · 04-24-2021, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mmbtvs

You won't be too far from one of my favorite museums I ever went to that was a little different.

https://puppet.org/?gclid=CjwKCAjwg4...xoCV0IQAvD_BwE

Fat Matt's Rib Shack

Siberian13 · 04-24-2021, 07:32 PM

Go eat the Quadruple Bypass Burger at The Vortex

cking · 04-24-2021, 07:41 PM

Going to Midtown Atlanta. Reccomendations...

Try not to get mugged

BostonNut · 04-24-2021, 09:13 PM

The wings at Magic City.

callou2131 · 04-25-2021, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by cking

Going to Midtown Atlanta. Reccomendations...

Try not to get mugged

lol Thats why we are going to midtown instead of Downtown. I am Originally from Baltimore, so I am pretty good at being a victim. I see the braves will be in town and having alumni day, So we may hit the Afternoon braves game Sunday, Monday hit the High Art Musuem and lego land, and Tuesday spend the day at the aquarium.

Dolphinsfan1127 · 04-25-2021, 08:46 AM

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lol Thats why we are going to midtown instead of Downtown. I am Originally from Baltimore, so I am pretty good at being a victim. I see the braves will be in town and having alumni day, So we may hit the Afternoon braves game Sunday, Monday hit the High Art Musuem and lego land, and Tuesday spend the day at the aquarium.

Yep don't go to the Lenox mall though, always a ton of robberies.

Siberian13 · 04-25-2021, 10:21 AM

Take the family roller skating at Cascade Family Skating

sportzluvr1 · 04-25-2021, 10:34 AM

Magic City

Siberian13 · 04-25-2021, 10:48 AM

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Magic City

Don’t forget the Clermont Lounge

rcmb3220 · 04-25-2021, 11:28 AM

I think they have a really good Italian place called Olive Garden in that area.

callou2131 · 04-25-2021, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonNut

The wings at Magic City.

I heard the wings and breasts are OK but their tacos are really nasty

Siberian13 · 04-25-2021, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by rcmb3220

I think they have a really good Italian place called Olive Garden in that area.

Yeah but they limit the breadsticks.

callou2131 · 04-25-2021, 02:23 PM

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Yeah but they limit the breadsticks.

I heard there authentic Baloney alfredo is amazing.

pingbling23 · 04-25-2021, 04:17 PM

go to the varsity and get some chili dogs.

callou2131 · 04-25-2021, 04:38 PM

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go to the varsity and get some chili dogs.

Looks like a good quick lunch place! Thanks!

Hess687 · 04-25-2021, 05:52 PM

You already book your hotel? You get any discounts or a Hilton Honors member?

callou2131 · 04-25-2021, 05:59 PM

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You already book your hotel? You get any discounts or a Hilton Honors member?

I got what I think is a pretty good deal. Booked it already. Staying Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday and it was $447 For everything. I know the parking will be more though. Not any great discounts or anything, but it has great reviews and is cheaper than staying in a dump in maryland.

Siberian13 · 04-25-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by callou2131

Looks like a good quick lunch place! Thanks!

The Varsity is nasty though

pingbling23 · 04-25-2021, 10:06 PM

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The Varsity is nasty though

sacrilege. they have been around almost 100 years and have expanded to more restaurants, they must be doing something right. those dogs are delicious. whenever we travel through atl on our way home from vacation we stop and get at least 20 chili dogs and peach pies for family. i wasnt impressed with their airport restaurant though.

Siberian13 · 04-25-2021, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

sacrilege. they have been around almost 100 years and have expanded to more restaurants, they must be doing something right. those dogs are delicious. whenever we travel through atl on our way home from vacation we stop and get at least 20 chili dogs and peach pies for family. i wasnt impressed with their airport restaurant though.

Being impressed with The Varsity food is pretty funny. Nothing special about it. Born and raised in the A and just not for me. I get that it’s a trendy tourist thing to do though.

Callmethevreez · 04-26-2021, 01:31 AM

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Being impressed with The Varsity food is pretty funny. Nothing special about it. Born and raised in the A and just not for me. I get that it’s a trendy tourist thing to do though.

I was never impressed when I went either. I didn't understand the fuss.

Whodatiz · 04-26-2021, 07:56 AM

It's all about them french fried taters and the FO at Varsity.

Boo · 04-26-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by pingbling23

sacrilege. they have been around almost 100 years and have expanded to more restaurants, they must be doing something right. those dogs are delicious. whenever we travel through atl on our way home from vacation we stop and get at least 20 chili dogs and peach pies for family. i wasnt impressed with their airport restaurant though.

The Atlanta airport is by far the dirtiest, smelliest airport I've ever been in, including foreign airports.

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callou2131 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Centreville, Md Posts: 8,484	Going to Midtown Atlanta. Reccomendations... So End of May I am headed to atlanta. because of Hotel Reviews we wont be staying Downtown, But will be staying Midtown at The Hampton inn and suites on peachtree. Going to be there 4 nights. Heading to the Aquarium, Lego Land, Maybe the zoo or Art musuem, maybe a minor league game. Just wondering... Would an Uber be my best bet to go from the Hotel to downtown? I have heard driving in downtown can be a pain, and parking crazy expensive. Any Good restaurants Near the Hotel? Found one called Ponko Chicken that looks pretty good. Any good Sushi or BBQ places that arent chains? Any other must see things while there? (Wife already said no to the Trap Music Hall Of Fame and Musuem) Any decent card shops close by? __________________ Sent using US Airways Wifi

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BostonNut Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 62,179	The wings at Magic City.

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Siberian13 Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Posts: 79,413 shiller13	Take the family roller skating at Cascade Family Skating

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rcmb3220 Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Posts: 4,136	I think they have a really good Italian place called Olive Garden in that area.

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pingbling23 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 15,971 pingbling23	go to the varsity and get some chili dogs.

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Hess687 Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,761 hess687	You already book your hotel? You get any discounts or a Hilton Honors member?