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Things to do
in Atlanta, Atlanta - Attractions
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Center for Puppetry Arts
Escape to a wonderland of family-filled-fun for the afternoon where children
can be enchanted by folk-stories such as Rumplestiltskin. Familiar fairy-tale's
keep parents and children interested alike through the manipulation
of stringed marionettes on stage.
Entertainment for children 12 years and older
is also provided in productions such as A Midsummer Night's
Dream and the XP Terror Show at Halloween. Puppet workshops are available that
offer classes for kids to make simple hand puppets out of cardboard and glue.
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4th of July Peachtree Road Race
One of most popular spectacular events is the Peachtree 10K Road Race which
initiates at Lenor Mall and finishes in the Piedmont Park. Amongst the
challenges that the runners face is the Heartbreak Hill, brutal heat,
humidity, and black asphalt. Festive surroundings, fireworks, food and
fun inspire these runner's to come back again each year. With
flags waving and cheering fans, runners dress up in every patriotic article of
clothing possible from the Statue of LIberty to the United State's
Flag.
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Offering a broad range of entertainment, AIKG provides high-quality
family-fun for all ages at a reasonable price. Purchasing the Andretti
Speed lab in 2004, the Andretti family spent $1 million in renovations in
order create the fun-packed adventure facility that exists today. Visitors
can decide from a variety of attractions including two indoor race tracks with
super race carts, junior carts for children, 25-foot rock ropes course,
restaurants, Sky Bar, arcades for gaming, and a gift shop housing an
extensive collection of Andretti's racing photos.
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