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"Krog Street Market is one of Atlanta’s trendy food halls along the BeltLine. Within this converted former warehouse there are a few retail merchants and a mix of counter service food places and sit-down restaurants. One of the casual food stalls is Gu’s Dumplings."
"What is it: This is another resident of the oh-so-hip Krog Street Market. Here, you’ll find authentic Szechuan grub, from Chengdu cold noodles to fried lotus root, but the main draw are the dumplings, of course."
"Set right in the heart of the city, this facility offers a beautiful insight into world history from an African-American’s perspective. You and your kiddos will love the displays on the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Africa as well as the history of the city’s neighborhoods. Teenagers 15 years and above are more likely to enjoy this experience than the younger ones."
"There are some incredible stories and exhibits on offer at the APEX. This Sweet Auburn gem is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. Established in 1978, there’s a lot of history that goes beyond its opening that’s packed in this small, but super important museum."
"While Virginia has produced more US presidents than any other state, Georgia is home to just one (so far), Jimmy Carter. History lovers wanting to learn more about the life of POTUS 39 will enjoy the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum. When he left office in January 1981, President Carter was only 56 years old."
"441 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, NEAtlanta, GA 30307-1498(404) 865-7100. Opened in 1986, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library houses the most notable stories about the life of Jimmy Carter."
"Among Atlanta’s top Black history sites is the Madam C.J. Walker Museum, which honors the life and accomplishments of Madam C.J. Walker, a laundress who became the first self-made Black female millionaire. She started her own cosmetics and hair care company, selling her own products door-to-door, through the mail and at her franchised beauty shops for African American women. If you want to know more about Madam Walker, watch the Netflix series, “Self-Made” staring Octavia Spencer."
"At the center of Inman Park lies this little wind-sheltered jewel. Girded by Victorian manses, Springvale Park offers plentiful shade, a serene pond and the most badass slide this side of the county fair. Be mindful of goose droppings."
"The Blue Heron Nature Preserve features 30 acres of pristine woodlands, wetlands, and trails that flank the shores of Nancy Creek just off Roswell Road."
"On Peachtree Street in Midtown is the immense Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, the sixth district of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks of the United States, covering most of the Southeast United States. You can go in to visit Atlanta Fed’s Monetary Museum, which has lots of engaging multimedia displays on the history of money and banking in the United States, but also goes into detail on the role of the Federal Reserve on the U.S. economy. It’s fascinating to find out how and why the Fed conducts monetary policy, and how its decisions affect the lives of ordinary people."
"You will get to learn the story of money throughout the country’s history, see some rare coins and currency and even get to see the bank’s automated vault. If you don’t know anything about the Federal Reserve Bank, this tour will teach you how and why they are in charge of monetary policies and how those impact your life and what kind of important roles they have in regulation. Both self-guided tours and group guided tours can be scheduled."
"The museum at the Center for Puppetry Arts has one of the largest puppetry collections in the United States, with over 350 puppets from all over the world. Exhibits document the art of puppetry and the huge variety of puppet styles that have been created in different periods and places. There are also filmed interviews with puppeteers and a recreation of a puppet storeroom."
"If you’re a lover of The Muppets or Sesame Street, Atlanta has got a treat for you. The Center for Puppetry Artsoffers a captivating day for the entire family, with an extensive collection of puppet artifacts. Come face-to-face with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Bert, Ernie, and more!"
"Set right in the heart of the city, this facility offers a beautiful insight into world history from an African-American’s perspective. You and your kiddos will love the displays on the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade, Africa as well as the history of the city’s neighborhoods. Teenagers 15 years and above are more likely to enjoy this experience than the younger ones."
"There are some incredible stories and exhibits on offer at the APEX. This Sweet Auburn gem is a museum of history presented from the black perspective. Established in 1978, there’s a lot of history that goes beyond its opening that’s packed in this small, but super important museum."