Atlanta in August
Jul 11th, 2011, 11:14 AM
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Atlanta in August
Hi y'all..I'm going to be in Atlanta in august and would love to know where any of the real housewives of Atlanta. Shop or dine...I need to meet one? Please dish me the dirt.....thanks so much!
Jul 11th, 2011, 04:36 PM
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As far as I know, all live either in Alpharetta/Milton/Johns Creek or Duluth--all are on 'the top end' meaning 'burbs north of Atlanta. Northpoint Mall in Alpharetta, Lenox Mall and Phipp's Plaza (both in Buckhead) would be my guess for their shopping expeditions but I'm sure there are some boutiques (sp??) they frequent too . I don't hang with any of these 'real' housewives who are NOTHING like the housewives I do spend time with in Metro Atlanta. Justin's restaurant on Peachtree St. and French American Bistro in downtown Atlanta on Ivan Allen are 2 restaurants where they filmed scenes... They've used the GA Aquarium for the after show...
Jul 19th, 2011, 02:28 PM
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Thanks y'all...can't wait to see the GA...any recs on what tondo with 8 yr old daughter for a treat besides the obvious...need good restaurant recs as well. I heard the varsity is a hoot....that so?
Jul 20th, 2011, 02:13 PM
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With an 8yr old, I would definitely suggest GA Aquarium. You could then walk over to Centenniel Park and let her play in the fountains. The World of Coke, which is next door to the aquarium, is another thought but I say that with reservations. (Haven't been to the new one but was underwhelmed by the old one). Stone Mountain has lots to do now but you'll need a car to get out there.
The Varsity is an Atlanta institution for fast food burgers, onion rings, frozen orange drinks. I don't get it but then I'm not a native.
The Varsity is an Atlanta institution for fast food burgers, onion rings, frozen orange drinks. I don't get it but then I'm not a native.
Jul 21st, 2011, 11:07 AM
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Having grown up in Georgia, I must defend The Varisty. It's an institution; it has wonderful hot dogs/hamburgers/onion rings etc.. Go inside and order - this is part of the fun. If you order a plain hot dog to go, someone will yell out that the order is for 'a naked dog walking'.
The other suggestions listed above are good.
Be prepared for it to be VERY hot. Suggest you emphasize indoor activities in the afternoon. The CNN Center might be an additional option or the Cyclorama though I haven't seen it in decades and don't know its current state. The High Museum is a very nice art museum but an 8-year old might not appreciate it. You could also check what is happening at The Fox Theatre.
The other suggestions listed above are good.
Be prepared for it to be VERY hot. Suggest you emphasize indoor activities in the afternoon. The CNN Center might be an additional option or the Cyclorama though I haven't seen it in decades and don't know its current state. The High Museum is a very nice art museum but an 8-year old might not appreciate it. You could also check what is happening at The Fox Theatre.
Jul 23rd, 2011, 07:17 AM
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the 8 year old will LUV the childrens museum, down near Centtenial Park off Wilima st.Its a hands on place with lots of things for kids in that age range--my 5 grandsons 7 thur 3 love it.Fernbank also has a nice disply for kids,and a very nice Imax theater
