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Charleston Pirate Tours: Ghostly tales of swashbuckling piracy

Take a stroll with Charleston Pirate Tours and you'll learn about the city's Golden Age of Piracy and hear tales of such pirates as Stede Bonnet, Blackbeard, Richard Worley, Charles Vane, ferocious female pirates, Mary Read a ...

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Castillo de San Marcos: America's oldest stone fort

The history of St. Augustine’s famed Castillo de San Marcos is a story that begins at the discovery of a continent and continues to grow into the birth of a nation. By all accounts, the regal stone fort, which still stands gu ...

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Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the U.S. charms with history and ro

Spit out your gum, sharpen your pencils and get to class. Student or not, you will want to see just how much schools have changed during a visit to the oldest wooden schoolhouse in St. Augustine – and maybe even the oldest in ...

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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine: home of the first America

Whether you are Catholic or not, the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Augustine’s history and beauty will probably inspire reverence and awe.

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Carowinds Amusement Park: All for Fun and Fun for All

Carowinds Amusement Park in Charlotte is the quintessential American theme park: the perfect combination of thrill and kiddie rides, impressive coasters, live shows, fairway games, funnel cakes and cotton candy. Boomerang Bay ...

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SouthPark Mall: Not your typical shopping complex

The South Park Mall is 1.6-million-square-feet of shopping bliss for even the most upscale clientele featuring high-end brands, valet parking and fine dining.

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Atlanta Motor Speedway: ready, set, come!

Is it the rush of adrenaline, the roar of a crowd, the sound of full-throttle engines or the smell of a concession stand that makes the Atlanta Motor Speedway so much fun? Maybe it's all of the above.

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Discovery Place: A Learning Adventure for the Young (and Young a

Charlotte's Discovery Place, which opened in 1981, is the ideal place to make learning fun for your child-- and you likely be having fun, too.

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Carolinas Aviation Museum: Flying High into History

Across the street from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport is the Carolinas Aviation Museum; a place where visitors young and old can come to take in the history of flight and aircraft.

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Chateau Élan: a taste of France in the South

At Chateau Elan, the vineyards of France are closer than you dreamed and still an idyllic world away, just as you had imagined.

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U.S. National Whitewater Center: An outdoor enthusiast's paradis

Less than 15 miles from Uptown Charlotte, and within the city limits, is a unique paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a one-of-a-kind mixture of land and water activities for adventure see ...

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Mountain Park Aquatic Center: making a splash in Gwinnett

To find out how Gwinnett County residents cool off in Georgia's sweltering summer heat, grab a swimsuit and dive into the Mountain Park Aquatic Center, with an indoor lap pool and exterior leisure pool.

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Stone Mountain: Atlanta's Confederate rock stars

Georgia's most popular tourist attraction offers the quintessential Southern experience, Confederate generals in granite, sports, nightly laser shows, festivals, glass blowers, train rides and more.

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Medieval Times:

Think it's unlikely that any sort of adventure awaits you in a mall? Inside the castle at Discover Mills' Medieval Times, adventure is exactly what you'll find!

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Jaemor Farm Market: fresh from the farm

While farm stands are a tradition that have withstood the test of time; Jaemor’s Farm Market in North Georgia has turned simple grocery shopping into a seasonal adventure.

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Starlight Six Drive-In: movies under the stars

Starlight Six Drive-In Theatres offers tailgating, double features and first-run movies under the stars at Atlanta's last drive-in theater.

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Anne Frank in the World: exhibit brings young girl to life

The life of Anne Frank, the articulate and optimistic girl whose diary has personified the horrors of the Holocaust for millions, is told through a well-done and moving exhibit on display through November at the old Decatur C ...

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Woodlands Garden: an urban oasis near downtown Decatur

Dr. Chester Morse once promised his young bride that something would always be blooming on the property they called Woodlands. Now a public preserve, the young doctor made good on his promise, to the delight of nature lovers ...

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Fernbank: Dinosaurs rule and IMAX stands tall

Dig those dinosaurs and relax with IMAX at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History. It aims to appeal to the Indiana Jones in everyone.

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Chattahoochee Rapids: a splashing good time

In the humidity of a hot Georgia summer there are few things better than a lake. So the Chattahoochee Rapids Beach & Water Park at Lake Lanier Islands Resort comes pretty close to perfection on a list of ways to beat the heat ...

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Netherworld Haunted House: 13 years of fears

Flying vampires and rampaging zombies promise to make Netherworld, Atlanta’s most notoriously creepy haunted house, reach “nightmarish new heights” as it enters its 13th season.

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Michael C. Carlos Museum: Magnificant mummies

You don't have to go to Cairo to see mummies, or Athens to see Grecian urns. A visit to the ancient worlds of Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa and the Americas is as close as the Emory University campus, and the Michael C. Carlos ...

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The Cyclorama: Civil War Atlanta in the round

Trains, muskets and paintings, oh my! You have never viewed the Civil War in the same way. Take a seat and enjoy the Cyclorama's view of Atlanta -- as it was in 1864.

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Zoo Atlanta: Wild adventures await !

Take a walk on the wild side at Zoo Atlanta, where you can see more than 1,000 animals living in naturalistic habitats.

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Connolly's on 5th: Erin go Braugh in Uptown Charlotte!

Connolly’s on 5th is one of those bars that just seem to have recreated, in perfect detail, the feeling of being in a real Irish pub. It’s as if the bar was uprooted out of Dublin, put on a ship, and brought oversees to Uptow ...

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Thinking Man Tavern: Food, books and Vespas

There's a bookshelf loaded with books in the Thinking Man Tavern, and their symbol is Rodin's famed statue of the Thinker perched on a barstool holding a beer. The selection of spirits is intelligent and reasonable, featuring ...

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Artoberfest: beer, brats and art

What could be better than taking in the magnificent works of a renowned art gallery? Except perhaps, exploring art while drinking beer, eating brats and celebrating “Artoberfest” during the 2009 Steffen Thomas Museum’s annual ...

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Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival: almost h

Barbecue and bluegrass are practically birthrights south of the Mason-Dixon line. So if you're in the mood for some good guitar pickin' and messy eatin', then the 2009 Simply Southern Jubilee Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que Festival Ap ...

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Big Apple Circus: Big Top fun at the Big Rock

With the thrills of the big top on a more intimate scale, the Big Apple Circus offers trapeze artists, performing dogs ... and Grandma the clown. And no seat is more than 50 feet away from the ring.

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Atlanta Fest 2009 camps out on Stone Mountain

Christian music fans know the place to find nearly every major Christian recording artist in the industry this summer is at Atlanta Fest in Stone Mountain Park. Grab a sleeping bag, make a hotel reservation or come from home, ...

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Celebrity golf event: greens by day, blues by night

The “Greens in the Day, Blues in the Night” Celebrity Golf Tournament and Gala May 30 is on par for a good cause. So dust off the clubs and pull out that new cocktail dress because it’s not everyday you meet a celebrity.

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Decatur Beach Party: Who needs an ocean to have a beach?

Decatur Beach Party: Who needs an ocean to have a beach? Decatur hauls in 60 tons of sand and throws a beach party every year to raise money for events year round.

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Decatur Book Festival: making Labor Day literate

Pulitzer Prize winners and authors will wrestle with “The Butcher” and at least one knight for the attentions of book lovers at the fourth annual Atlanta Journal-Constitution Decatur Book Festival, the largest independent boo ...

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Decatur Wine Festival: Wine, Food and Music

Taste over 200 wines from around the world and sample foods from local Decatur restaurants at the eighth annual Decatur Wine Festival, metro Atlanta's largest outdoor wine festival.

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Decatur Arts Fest: from poetry to navel maneuvers

Decatur Arts Festival May 23 and 24: Pack your sunscreen for a rich weekend of art that will include belly dancers, jewelry, potters, painters, poets, percussionists and more.

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The Georgia Solar Tour and Festival 2009: warm it up and go gree

Changing the world begins at home – literally. Get ready to witness the real potential of our environment during the Georgia Solar Tour and Festival 2009 on Oct. 2-3.

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Atlanta Airline Collectibles Show & Sale: a glimpse into aviatio

Keep your feet on the ground and your head in the clouds because it’s up, up and away for history buffs and aviation fanatics at the 23rd Annual Atlanta Airline Collectibles Show & Sale.

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Scarlett O'Hara's: Frankly, my dear, it's just a great place!

It may not be Tara, or anywhere near Atlanta for that matter, but Scarlett O’Hara’s Bar and Restaurant in St. Augustine still hits the spot with its southern food and charm.

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Columbia Restaurant: tradition lives on and tastes amazing!

Like a black and white movie, the Columbia Restaurant off St. George Street in St. Augustine has all the appeal and nostalgia of once-upon-a-time, but it’s the exciting flavors and Spanish flair which cause it to be still rel ...

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Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant: Big plates for people with big app

An authentic experience, insanely huge portions and giant margaritas make Don Pedro Mexican Restaurant a very popular choice among Charlotte locals with big appetites.

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Bedder, Bedder & Moore Delicatessan: Taking "Soup of the Day" to

Consistently ranked as one of the top lunch places in all of Charlotte, Bedder Bedder & Moore Delicatessen serves up great sandwiches and a unique way of offering their soup of the day.

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Owen's Bagel & Deli: Steamed bagel sandwiches in a hip atmospher

Great bagels, a hip place to hang out and a unique way of creating a menu make Owen’s Bagel & Deli on South Boulevard an incredible place for anyone with a big appetite for breakfast or lunch.

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Mimosa Grill: Upscale Elegance in Charlotte

Annually award-winning since 1995, Charlotte's Mimosa Grill is one of the most elegant eateries in the city's restaurant scene. Featuring "global cuisine with a unique southern twist", Mimosa Grill's menu is versatile and sur ...

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The Capital Grille: Wined, Dined and Dazzled

Charlotte's Capital Grille is the perfect place to take that special someone for an evening they won't soon forget, or business associates for a pre-proposal dinner that is sure to wow.

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Versailles: experience Paris cuisine without leaving North Georg

You may not be Marie Antoinette or the king of ancient France, but you can still enjoy all the opulence of Versailles – at least in restaurant form.

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Raging Burrito tames your wild desire for spicy food and tequila

Urban savages can tame their primal desires for tequila, beer or fancy burritos at the Raging Burrito on the square in downtown Decatur.

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Pastries A Go Go: one groovy bakery café

You don’t need mod white boots to Watusi down to Pastries A Go Go for some groovy biscuits, cookies, muffins, sticky buns, cakes, salads and sandwiches.

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Watershed elevates Southern cooking to an art

Watershed gussies up your grandmama's cooking with gourmet ingredients. This is Southern food with a kick, fried chicken that takes two days to prepare, pork chops, hot vegetables, salmon croquettes and pimento cheese to die ...

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Vinocity: Divine Wine in Kirkwood

Good food meets divine wine at Vinocity, a cozy, comfortable neighborhood restaurant on the east side of Atlanta.

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Aurora Coffee: where java and individualism come standard

Strip malls aren’t typically known for their unique culture or individuality. However, java junkies flock to one particular retail storefront in Little Five Points because Aurora Coffee has more than just fresh brew – it’s go ...

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