What an amazing property, the owner was so kind and helpful. Her staff was amazing. The house was…read moreexactly like the pictures. I would recommend for any event.

Yes, it's exactly what it says. This is the Atlanta White House, a three-quarters scale-model of…read morethe President's residence in Washington DC. At last, that's the exterior. I have no idea if there's a secret bunker or a Situation Room or if CJ Cregg is running the briefing room in the Atlanta White House. Fred Milano emigrated to the United States in 1979 and built a successful real estate business, riding the real estate boom of the 1990s and 2000s. So he built this tribute to democracy and the United States. The White House is private property and there is no parking in front but you might be able to stop your vehicle on the side street and pop out for a few quick pictures of this marvel. [Review 13617 overall, 936 of 2020, number 310 in Georgia.]

This is a very unique and interesting public sculpture. It's on the Atlanta BeltLine walking trail…read morebut you can also briefly street park nearby at the address. We didn't see any meters so I just parked and didn't get a ticket. At first, it looks like a bunch of tall rusty metal sticks. I didn't get it. But then, when I stepped inside the steel forest and looked up, it was remarkable. What a unique and amazing artwork! Step in and look up and life is good!

Great urban eats within a few blocks. Just like a food court with lots of mom and pop placesread more

Little Five Points was a regular destination back in the 90s when visiting Atlanta. Favorite places…read moreto frequent were LFP, the High Museum of Art, and the Lowe Gallery. LFP is eclectic, hippy-ish, and back then had a Rocky's pizza location that we loved! I liked perusing the independent bookstores and vintage clothing shops especially Junkman's Daughter. It reminds me of a more walkable [and more quirky] Highland Park in Birmingham, AL. Give LFP a visit and engage your inner hippie!

Statue of Atlanta brave legendary pitcher and mlb hall of famer warren Spahn located at the left…read morefield gate entrance of the Atlanta Braves stadium. Me and my buddies were in town on a weekend getaway and was walking around the local professional teams stadiums when we came across this statue and a few others around the stadium Warren Spahn was well before my time but I've heard of his legend before. The former World Series champ was a mlb all star a mind boggling 17 times. So you can see why someone so dominant for so long was honored with a statue.

Another cool looking statue that we saw when we were in Atlanta walking around the baseball stadium…read moreand check out the area. I have no idea who this guy is because I don't watch baseball never have never will but I like statues and monuments and seeing things so it was cool to see

This one's a bit surreal. It's a roadside sculpture tucked beneath a power line tower, featuring…read morefiberglass cows in various poses. Some appear tangled in the wires, possibly being electrocuted. Others hold paint cans and brushes, which might be a nod to the Chick-fil-A cows and their famous sign campaigns. There is no plaque or explanation, so you're left to guess. The cows are not identical. A few are mid-leap and none seem to follow a single mold. It's strange and open to interpretation. It definitely falls into the category of weird art. Look for where the transmission lines cross Klondike Road. I should point out that it is near the storage area for some construction equipment and is private property. Trespass at your own risk. My photos are from the road. [Review 1260 of 2025 - 830 in Georgia - 24812 overall]

a fun (somewhat neglected) exhibit ... if you're in the area, check them out (before they fall…read moreapart, or removed by the power company)

This annual event is on my permanent calendar. It's the 2nd largest Highland Games in the USA, and…read moreusually happens in the 3rd weekend of October, when the weather is clear and crisp and very non-Scottish. Featured events are the Athletics (big dudes in kilts tossing telephone pole-sized cabers, heaving 50# stones, and throwing bales of hay over a 30' bar with a pitchfork), the Pipe Bands (200 bagpipes at once... a glorious assault on the ears...), and the Dance competition (young girls dancing over swords, 'nuff said...). There are usually a hundred or so exhibitors: English and Scottish foods (try the haggis!), pottery, and kilts in every tartan. If you are of Scottish descent, stroll through the Clan booths to find your distant relatives - there's a genealogy booth to help you do that. And when you find yours, stop in and learn more about where you came from. I'll be at the Gunn Clan booth, sharing a drop of the "water of life" with my brethren...

If you go one time - you'll be back every year. Even my friends of non Scottish heritage love it!…read moreThe Stone Mountain Highlands Games is a great way to experience the rich culture Scotland has to offer without the expensive plane ticket. It has row after row of stalls selling jewelry, weaponry, food, clothing, kilts... the list goes on. The meadow is set up for the Highland Games which are interesting to stop in and watch. And throughout the woods are little stands for all the different clans to display their tartans and info about their history. Throughout the day you can also stop in and watch the sheepdog and falconry demonstrations, highland dancing, and different music and dance stages. The best part about this festival is just the energy in the air. Seeing everyone walking around in their tartans and sense of pride they all have. Sunday is great because they have the Parade of Tartans.

The Chinese Culture Center of Atlanta is located behind Atlanta's, technically Chamblee's,…read moreChinatown mall. I'm not sure what the official name of the building is, but it's owned by the Taipei Economic and Culture Office (TECO) of Atlanta and the organization's name is what's sprawled atop the building's entrance. Therefore, this center and its activities are geared more towards Taiwanese-Chinese people as opposed to mainland Chinese people. Making this evident is the flag of Taiwan, which is prominently displayed inside the center. However, the flag of China is nowhere to be seen. So perhaps this place should be called the Taiwanese Culture Center instead. My personal experience with the Chinese Culture Center is somewhat limited, but having several friends of Chinese/Taiwanese descent who grew up in Atlanta, I've heard a lot about it. For example, one of my friend's moms has been the traditional Chinese dance instructor at the center for many years. Some other friends of mine grew up taking Mandarin lessons at the school here, at the behest of their parents. I believe Chinese calligraphy lessons are also taught here. The inside of the building looks like a school gymnasium/auditorium. It's a big open space that can be utilized for a variety of purposes. The building has been around for decades and looks a bit dated now. Still completely functional. The building has multiple stories with restrooms located on the second floor. There's also a stage. I have been to a couple different events here. They include the Chinese New Year celebration and the "Tasting the Flavors of Taiwan" festival. The center is probably best known for its Chinese New Year festivities, which comes complete with food tastings, arts and crafts, traditional stage performances (dance, singing), and New Year lion dance and dragon dance. The Chinese New Year celebration takes place each year over two days. Thousands of people flock to the center over New Years weekend. Parking used to be a nightmare, but beginning in 2014, people can park for free in the nearby Interactive College of Technology parking lot. The parking lot is close enough to the event so you can walk over. There is also a free shuttle service which runs between the parking lot and the Culture Center. This was a great improvement. In 2014, the price to attend the Chinese New Year celebration was $5 per adult. I believe children under 3 feet tall got in free. A large portion of the center's parking lot is reserved for a makeshift tent which is used for extra space for vendors and other exhibitors. The vendors are mostly independent artists selling arts and crafts such as paper lanterns, intricate origami, traditional Chinese/Taiwanese paintings, apparel, and accessories (e.g. bags). Another part of the parking lot is roped off for the popular lion and dragon dances. In years past, the lion and dragon dances began at noon. To get a good "seat," it's best to start surrounding the dance area around 11:30am. Another good spot to view the dance, though further away, is from a ramp on the backside of a building which faces the parking lot. You'll know what I'm talking about when you're in the parking lot. The lion dance and dragon dance are fun to watch. In the lion dance, it's two lions who are dancing/playing with each other. In the dragon dance, it is a long dragon which chases the sun. At the end of each dance, cash donations in traditional Chinese red envelopes are handed to the performers. I've recorded a few short clips of these dances and you can view them at the following links: Lion dance (Instagram): http://instagram.com/p/j4Z6riQBgJ/ Lion eating money donations (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnipLKWY7Dw Dragon dance (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dbu8j5U0VU Warning: The center gets absolutely packed during New Years. I suggest going in the mornings (~10am) to avoid the rush. You will be packed in like sardines and inching by hundreds of people at times. The spread of foods is fantastic (see my photos) and well worth it. Bring cash! I went to the "Tasting the Flavors of Taiwan" event in 2013. Admission was $5 per person and free for students with valid ID. This event was like Chinese New Years "light." Like Chinese New Year, live musical and dance performances took place throughout the duration of the event. Most foods were only $3 each and included authentic Taiwanese cuisine such as ba-wan (literal translation: "meat sphere") meat dumplings. Various hearty rice and noodle dishes were offered and beverages such as bubble tea (from Boba Mocha) were for sale. Two guest chefs from Taiwan attended and performing a cooking demonstration. They also made an impressive fruit and taro carving (see my photos). All in all, it was a fun and well-attended event for the Taiwanese community of Atlanta.

Their annual Chinese New Year celebration was good. Lots of food, lion dance and other performing…read morearts, etc. Parking was extremely difficult. Probably one has to park in the Marta parking lot which is about 2-3 minutes walking distance.

Charlie Loudermilk Park anchors a busy corner in Atlanta's Buckhead district, with a 50-foot clock…read moretower rising at its center to mark the neighborhood's civic heart. Redesigned and reopened in 2015, the park was transformed into a more welcoming public space with open lawns, granite seating, a fountain, and a bronze statue of Loudermilk himself. The site was once known as Triangle Park and sits at the junction of Roswell Road, Peachtree Road, and Sardis Way - an intersection steeped in local history. In the 1830s, Henry Irby's general store stood nearby, and its mounted deer head gave Buckhead its name. The park was renamed in 2009 to honor Charlie Loudermilk, founder of Aaron's Inc., whose philanthropic legacy includes more than $18 million in support for Atlanta institutions. [Review 1281 of 2025 - 843 in Georgia - 24833 overall]

It's inclusive & very beautiful. If you want somewhere peaceful to just think or even want a scenic…read moreview, check it out.