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16 May 2012

Awesome Parks and Botanical Gardens throughout Atlanta

By Greg Halleck


Dramatic Natural Landmarks in Atlanta

The numerous natural landmarks in Atlanta show off the rich greenery and strikinh setting of the area. Nature has created many lovely sights to see across the city of Atlanta and Atlanta locals are working hard to save the natural sweetness of the city while rehabilitating neglected areas into destinations locals and non-locals and visitors can enjoy.

Stone Mountain

One of many natural landmarks in Atlanta, stone mountain is a massive mass of granite that measures 1,686 feet. It is commonly referred to as "The biggest exposed piece of Granite in the world." One of the features of the mountain is bas-relief carving of civil war figures Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. It draws many visitors a year for its trails, riverboats, cablecar, and other facilities.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Located in mid-town, this 30 acre garden is an attractive collection of plants and gardens like the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden and other themed gardens. Sculptures and fountains can be found throughout the garden, in addition to indoor exhibits, which include tropical forests and desert plantscapes.

The Piedmont Park

This beautiful park park offers the community both an out of doors destination and cultural destination, with walking and jogging paths, tennis, swimming, fishing, Bocce ball, play areas and sufficient spaces for picnics and barbecuing. Piedmont Park also hosts events and has a Green Market, and is the most highly visited green space in Atlanta, offering neighbors and visitors the chance to get outdoors.

Underground Atlanta

Underground Atlanta consists of six town blocks which have been transformed into an underground marketplace. Led historic tours are offered, in addition to more than 100 specialty shop, and Kennys Street nightlife and music district. Many great annual events are also held, like the Peach Drop New Year's Eve Party and the Heritage Arts Festival.






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