Atlanta & North Georgia Family Vacation

A trip from October 02, 2009 to October 09, 2009, travelling to Atlanta, Marietta, Stone Mountain, Kennesaw …
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What is special about this vacation is that it features a huge amount of family fun on a small budget. I can help you save money by following my inexpensive but great vacation plan.
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10/02/2009 to 10/09/2009
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Fri 10/02/09 (day 1) - Atlanta, Marietta

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City
Atlanta, GA, United States
Fri Oct 2 12:00pm - Thu Oct 8 10:00am
Notes
The Total Adjusted Trip Cost = $350.00 + $200 Shopping ($100 each)
(adjusted by subtracting $75 for our regular gas budget & $150 for our regular food/eating out budget)

THUS, THE ADJUSTED TOTAL FOR EVERYTHING FOR THE ENTIRE TRIP = $550.00

Save money in Atlanta by purchasing an Atlanta Citypass. It will get you into 6 major Atlanta attractions for just $69 for adults and $49 for kids. You even have 2 option tickets where you can pick between different attrations. Check it out at http://www.citypass.com/
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Crestwood Suites of Marietta is located three miles from Cobb Civic Center and White Water Park and approximately …
Hotel
Crestwood Suites Marietta
2030 Roswell Rd
Marietta, GA 30062
United States
678-560-6667
Fri Oct 2 12:00pm - Thu Oct 8 10:00am
Notes
I booked this 2 1/2 Star hotel through Hotwire.com for just $29 a Night! Each room has a full kitchen so we are going to save some money by cooking som of our own meals.
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Restaurant
2105 Roswell Rd Ne, Unit 757
Marietta, GA 30062
United States
(770) 977-3355
Fri Oct 2 1:00pm - Fri Oct 2 1:30pm
Notes
Right next to our Hotel!
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A few blocks to the east of downtown, the Sweet Auburn neighborhood is home to the birthplace of America's most infl …
Thing to Do
450 Auburn Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30312-1504
United States
+1 404 331 5190
Fri Oct 2 2:00pm - Fri Oct 2 3:30pm
Notes
As a Baptist Pastor, I am very interested in seeing the King Center and the Baptist Church that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his father both pastored. One more cool thing--It's free!
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Grocery Store 0.2 miles past our Hotel on the same road.
Shopping
2100 Roswell Rd # 300
Marietta, GA, USA
770-321-1080
Fri Oct 2 4:00pm - Fri Oct 2 4:30pm
Notes
Meals to Buy for: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday Breakfast; Monday and Tuesday Packed Lunch; Snacks; Friday Night Dinner; Icecream & Desserts
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Constructed for the 1996 Olympics, Turner Field has since served as the home of the Atlanta Braves, one of Major Lea …
Thing to Do
755 Hank Aaron Dr SE
Atlanta, GA 30315-1120
United States
+1 404 249 6400
Fri Oct 2 7:00pm - Fri Oct 2 10:30pm
Notes
There is a Fireworks Display after the game.

Also, the stadium has a Braves Monument Grove and Hall of Fame Museum that we can tour during the Game for $2 each.

I went on StubHub.com and bought 2 outfield tickets for $4 each (normally they are $22 each)

We can save some money by bringing our own snacks & plastic bottle drinks into the game in a lunch box.

We can bring our little stroller into the game, but not the big stroller.
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Sat 10/03/09 (day 2) - Atlanta, Marietta, Stone Mountain

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This comprehensive museum of Atlanta's past is located a few blocks from the Governor's Mansion in residential Buckh …
Thing to Do
Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd NW
Atlanta, GA 30305-1380
United States
+1 404 814 4000
Sat Oct 3 10:30am - Sat Oct 3 12:30pm
Notes
My wife and I are especially interested in touring the plantation mansion here!

About a 20 minute drive from hotel.
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Greek Festival with Food, Dancing, Music, & Shopping! Dates: Friday-Sunday, Oct. 2-4, 2009 Hours: 11am-11pm …More  
Thing to Do
2500 Clairmont Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
USA
Sat Oct 3 12:45pm - Sat Oct 3 2:00pm
Notes
Cost = $3 for Adults & $1 for kids

If we decide we don't want to walk around the festival, but do want some Greek food, they have a drive-thru that takes credit cards.
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Subway is the world's largest submarine sandwich franchise, with more than 14,700 independently owned and operated …
Restaurant
2200 Roswell Rd Ne
Marietta, GA 30062
United States
(770) 578-1818
Sat Oct 3 5:45pm - Sat Oct 3 6:00pm
Notes
Right next to our Hotel!

Get take out and drive to Stone Mountain to eat it!

COUPON IN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK!
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Just east of Atlanta, this 3200-acre (1300-hectare) park centers on the world's largest exposed granite mountain. Sk …
Thing to Do
Old 78 Hwy W
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
United States
+1 770 498 5690
Sat Oct 3 6:45pm - Sat Oct 3 8:45pm
Notes
Going to see the incredible Laser Lights Show at 8:00 PM!!! (The cost is only $10 per car load.)

There is a Pumpkin Patch here open until 7:00 PM

ADDRESS: 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
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Sun 10/04/09 (day 3) - Marietta, Atlanta

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Restaurant
45 S Marietta Pky Sw
Marietta, GA 30064
United States
(770) 426-4475
Sun Oct 4 10:00am - Sun Oct 4 10:45am
Notes
COUPON IN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK!
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LANE BRYANT at AKERS MILL SQUARE 2955 COBB PKWY SE SP210 ATLANTA, GA 30339 (770)953-0012
Shopping
2955 Cobb Pkwy SE
Atlanta, Ga 30339
USA
770-953-0012
Sun Oct 4 11:00am - Sun Oct 4 11:45am
Notes
We get $25 in free shopping here as long as we use our coupon by Sunday.
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Appointment is Sunday at Noon-1:30 pm
Shopping
3621 Vinings Slope NE Suite 1115
Atlanta, GA 30339
USA
770-4359100
Sun Oct 4 12:00pm - Sun Oct 4 1:30pm
Notes
Kim' getting an Aromatheropy Manicure & Pedicure.

I got a 1/2 price coupon from Groupon.com
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This local legend is billed as the world's largest drive-in and has been a staple on the Atlanta dining scene since …
Thing to Do
61 North Ave NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-2103
United States
+1 404 881 1706
Sun Oct 4 1:30pm - Sun Oct 4 2:00pm
Notes
The Varsity is a famous Atlanta Diner and I'm ready to taste the best hot dog in Atlanta!
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Atlanta's most famous invention is also the world's most popular soft drink and nowhere is this more clear than at t …
Thing to Do
121 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
United States
1 404 676 5151
Sun Oct 4 2:00pm - Sun Oct 4 4:30pm
Notes
It the tasting area, try the bitter apricot soda from Italy (It's the most digusting beverage I have ever put in my mouth! I can't believe some people in the world think it is good and refreshing.)
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Restaurant
825 Sandy Plains Rd
Marietta, GA 30066
United States
(770) 425-2322
Sun Oct 4 6:00pm - Sun Oct 4 7:00pm
Notes
Great Southern Food.

COUPON IN ENTERTAINMENT BOOK!
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Mon 10/05/09 (day 4) - Atlanta, Kennesaw

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The Georgia Aquarium opened in 2005 as one of the largest aquariums in the world. Located in downtown Atlanta, it is …
Thing to Do
225 Baker St NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1809
United States
+1 404 581 4000
Mon Oct 5 10:30am - Mon Oct 5 4:00pm
Notes
This is the largest Aquariums in the World--I can't wait!

They have a food court inside called Cafe' Aquaria where we will eat lunch.
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Have Dinner in nearby Kennesaw.
Restaurant
Mon Oct 5 6:00pm - Mon Oct 5 7:00pm
Notes
Restaurant Choices Are:
1. Chili's
2. On the Border Mexican Grill
3. Red Lobster
4. TGI Friday's
5. Olive Garden
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First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also features comfortable …
Entertainment
2795 Town Center Dr NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144-4938
United States
770-426-5400
Mon Oct 5 7:00pm - Mon Oct 5 9:00pm
Notes
New Phone # 770-423-0690

USE GIFT CARD & COUPON FOR THE TICKETS; USE THE REGAL POINTS CARD FOR FREE POPCORN (this will be 50 points) & for $1 CANDY ON MONDAYS
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Tue 10/06/09 (day 5) - Atlanta, Calhoun

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Just minutes from downtown Atlanta in historic Grant Park, this exciting zoo features the Southeast's most impressiv …
Thing to Do
800 Cherokee Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30315-1440
United States
+1 404 624 9453
Tue Oct 6 11:00am - Tue Oct 6 2:00pm
Notes
This zoo's key attractions are its Great Apes and Giant Pandas. We especially love Pandas.

We will be eating a light lunch inside the Zoo at one of the 3 restaurants there.
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Have Dinner in nearby Kennesaw.
Restaurant
Tue Oct 6 5:00pm - Tue Oct 6 6:00pm
Notes
Restaurant Choices Are:
1. Chili's
2. On the Border Mexican Grill
3. Red Lobster
4. TGI Friday's
5. Olive Garden
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Shop at over 60 of your favorite name brand designer shops while at this outlet mall and save 40-70% off of retail …
Shopping
455 Belwood Rd SE
Calhoun, GA 30701-3902
United States
706-602-1305
Tue Oct 6 6:45pm - Tue Oct 6 8:15pm
Notes
About a 50 minute drive from the hotel.

If we decide we want to go later, they are open until 9:00 PM on weekdays.

If we're not up to going, we can just skip this and stay in & watch movies.
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Wed 10/07/09 (day 6) - Atlanta

This downtown complex features not only the global headquarters of CNN and Turner Broadcasting, but an Omni hotel, s …
Thing to Do
190 Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303-2709
United States
+1 404 827 2300
Wed Oct 7 10:30am - Wed Oct 7 12:00pm
Notes
I'll always be a Fox News guy, but it will be cool to see a real 24 hour news chanel behind the scenes.

Tours leave every 10 minutes amd are 55 minutes long.
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