atlanta: carter presidential center and MLK center

atlanta: carter presidential center and MLK center

OK, back to travel posts… there are two gems in Atlanta that are worth visiting, especially for history buffs – the Jimmy Carter Center and the MLK Center. Both Carter and MLK were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and you can see their Nobel medals in their respective Centers. Interestingly, they are the only two native Georgians to receive the Prize to-date. We never really thought twice about having a Presidential Library in town,...

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family visits

family visits

We’re back in Texas, and we’ll put up more content soon (and on a more regular basis). Right now, we’re entertaining family, and you do not mess with...

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atlanta: world of coke

atlanta: world of coke

Right next to the Georgia Aquarium is the World of Coca-Cola, and I imagine most tourists will try to hit both attractions on the same day. Coca-Cola was created in Atlanta in 1886, so they are celebrating their 125th anniversary this summer in pretty spectacular fashion. You can buy tickets online, but if you’re a local Atlantan, they will occasionally have a buy-one-get-one annual pass promotion. At that price, two annual passes are...

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atlanta: georgia aquarium

atlanta: georgia aquarium

Alright, time for some travel related posts. We’ll start with a few posts on places in Atlanta. Since we were Georgia Aquarium annual pass members for two years, we will try to offer help to others looking to maximize their visit to this popular attraction. Here’s a taste of what we’ve seen in our 25+ visits. • Buy your tickets online and print them out to save time waiting in line. • To beat the crowds, go on a...

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