Allan and Elliot's Trip to Atlanta
April 7 - 10th 2003

We have flown over it, drove through it, but never stopped in Georgia. Atlanta was about 7 1/2 hours drive from Kissimmee. It was not what we expected nor did it disappoint us, in fact it was better then what we had imagined. It looked remarkably just like Washington DC without the Smithsonian. We stayed on the north side in a suburb named Marietta. A beautiful new hotel at a very low price of $44 per night including heated pool, spa, gym and breakfast. We visited Six Flags Over Georgia, Stone Mountain National Park and drove the spectacular Antebellum trail.

Here are a few pictures:

 


Six Flags Over Georgia:

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-It drizzled all day but no one cared

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-This old fashioned coaster looked
harmless but was it rough

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-The Ninja

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-Allan was crazy over the dogwoods and azaleas

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-The "Space Shuttle" Elliot rode it 3 times in a row

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-My stomach could not handle this one

 


Off to Stone Mountain:

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-The Three Generals carved in stone

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-At the top of Stone Mountain the clouds were heavy...

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...and very cold

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-Plantation House

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-Allan: I just loved that Antebellum lifestyle
-They had 12 buildings to just walk around and investigate.

 

The Town:

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Allan:
It was like going back in time. We did the steam train, the aerial tram and saw a 3D show about telling stories. We enjoyed meeting a glass blower and he showed us a few tricks of his trade. Stone Mountain is a great heritage park and I understand why after the Grand Canyon and Smokey Mt. National park it is the third most visited park in America.