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Built for the 1996 Olympics, this park is located in the heart of Atlanta, next to the CNN Center. It is not a park for recreational sports, but rather, it is a great spot to stroll around, eat lunch, or bring the family. The Fountain of Rings is the largest interactive fountain in the world, with 251 water jets spraying water 35 feet into the air during a synchronized music, water, and light show.

Bright, cheerful sunflowers are painted on the walls, and the tables are covered with mismatched tablecloths--this eclectic decor creates a cozy atmosphere in historic Candler Park. Knowing when to come is paramount, as the wait can be long, and when it gets crowded, the cafe can be less charming. Breakfast is served all day, and you can't go wrong with the Flying Biscuit breakfast (eggs, sausage, grits or potatoes, and a big, fluffy biscuit), or the "Love Cakes" (black bean and cornmeal cakes, with salsa, sour cream, and feta). Other creative, gourmet picks include orange-scented French toast and the Meggxican wrap. Don't leave empty-handed--the bakery next door sells biscuits to go.

This Virginia-Highland neighborhood restaurant blends Spanish, Mediterranean cuisine with Southern cooking. The interior is elegant and welcoming, with midnight-blue walls, hardwood floors, and dim lighting. Start with the fried calamari or the mussels. Dine tapas-style with small plates, or opt for larger dishes like the jumbo lump meat crab cakes on corn chowder or the seared salmon and gnocchi. The diverse wine list is impressive, as are the specialty martinis, which locals clearly find impossible to resist

Designed in the late 1920s as the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, this theater has survived extensive financial peril over the years, but is now one of the only successful non-profit auditoriums in the country. Everything about the theater exudes opulent extravagance. The facade and exterior structure boast onion domes and minarets, while the interior decor is lavishly over-the-top with fake beams, balconies, and vaulted ceilings painted azure blue. Plus, no one can resist the lure of the "Mighty Mo," a humong

This popular soul food lunch haven attracts all kinds. In typical cafeteria fashion, you can create your own platters or order from the chalkboard. Choose from fried chicken, catfish, ribs, or various roasted meats. Order Southern-style veggies like okra, lima beans, or collard greens, and don't forget the cornbread. Heck, while you're at it, splurge on dessert: coconut or sweet potato pie.

Underground Atlanta is a three-level, six-block entertainment and shopping center located below ground in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Don't miss this unique juxtaposition of Atlanta's past and present--the old space used to be a merchandising district for trading cotton. Check out the myriad stores, restaurants, and occasional live performances.