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Things to do in Atlanta, Georgia -  Attractions

• Atlanta Zoo
  Escape to a fantastic 131 acre park about 2 miles from downtown Atlanta. Amenities include beautiful contour trails, fields for family activiities, and majestic fountains. Surrounding the Zoo is an old growth forest of plenty of rcih green folliage. Although a small Zoo of some 37 acres, the park is replete with varous species of extinct animals in their own habitat. Exhibits include an African theme of lowland gorillas, giraffes, black rhinos and different cats. Check-out the Cyclorama, a civil war museum featuring a 360-degree painting viewed by revolving carrosel with narration of the artwork. 
  
  
• Margret Mitchell House
  Built in a neighborhood known as the tight squeeze, the house was constructed by Cornelius Sheehan in 1899.  While writing the the classic novel Gone with the Wind, Mitchell and her husband lived at Apartment #1.  Declared a city landmark under Andrew Young in 1989, it was the first building to receive that status. Unfortunately, arsonists struck the house for the second time in t 1996, days before the Olympic Games. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it was dedicated on May 16 and opened to the public.
  
  
• StoneMountain Park
  Featuring a wide range of family entertainment, StoneMountain is a premium family vacation spot for all ages. It is said that all roads lead to State Mountain Park which a plethora of entertainment options.Four floors of 21st century fun are offered for children including outdoor activities such as Treehouse Challenge. Go for a cruise on the Mississippi paddlewheel Riverboat cruise which cruises the tranquil waters of Stone Mountain Lake on the Carlett O'Hara. Soar on the new Skyride to the top of the mountain or climb aboard their full size locomotive on a liveley 5 mile scenic train ride around Stone Mountain. Recline and relax on the lawn and watch a Mountain Park signature Lasershow Spectacular combining lasers, sorround sound and special effects.