“ATLANTA GA” – “A CITY OF THE FUTURE WITH STRONG TIES TO IT’S PAST. ”

With its rich history, cultural attractions, and posh shopping malls, it’s no wonder Atlanta is one of the most popular destinations in the southeast. A popular, bustling city with glittering skylines, it is also a city in the forest, dotted with expansive green spaces and charming neighborhoods. Discover hidden gems around every corner, including diverse dining, top attractions, incredible arts and entertainment. 

DAY ONE

• Our adventure begins as we make our way to Atlanta GA! We will make a lunch stop (OYO) as we travel to our hotel. After our late afternoon arrival and check in, for a three-night stay at Drury Inn & Suites Atlanta. The Drury Inns offer an incredible array of amenities including refreshments upon arrival, in-room coffee, hot and cold breakfast, evening beverages and the FREE 5:30 KICKBACK! The Kickback menu changes daily and includes salad and a different soup or chili is offered nightly along with different hot items from Alfredo Penne Pasta, BBQ sliders, potatoes, mac & cheese, hot dog & bun, mixed vegetables, Chips, Salsa & Nacho Cheese and more.

DAY TWO 

• Enjoy your Drury Inn & Suites breakfast buffet this morning. We will start our day at the Georgia Aquarium, where incredible bottlenose dolphins and playful California sea lions await! The largest aquarium in the US and the sixth largest in the world, with hundreds of species and thousands of animals across seven galleries. It features a 6.3 million US gallon whale shark exhibit, as well as beluga whales.

• Lunch at Margaritaville Restaurant. Get ready to escape to Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, located at Centennial Park surrounded by Atlanta’s most popular attractions and a fantastic view of Centennial Olympic Park.

• After lunch we will tour the World of Coca Cola. Here you will get to revisit some of our most historic items, including the original distinct script, iconic Contour bottle, Coca Cola Polar Bear, Santa Claus, and famous taglines used throughout the years! Scent Discovery exhibit at World of Coca Cola invites you to explore the world of aroma and uncover new flavor journeys through a captivating, sensory experience. You’ll explore over a dozen exotic aromas. Discover how your favorite scents align with Coca Cola’s diverse flavors, offering you a new way to experience Coca Cola beverages. Step into Taste It, an exhibit at World of Coca Cola that invites guests to experience Coca Cola’s global flavors in one unforgettable adventure. Here, guests can sample over 100+ beverages from the Coca Cola family, each representing a different part of the world and offering a taste of local flavor preferences and culture.

• Return to the hotel for the 5:30 Kickback evening reception. Buffet of hot foods, unlimited coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Relax and have a drink with friends.

DAY THREE

• Enjoy a Hot breakfast buffet at our hotel before we start our day. Our first stop will be the Margaret Mitchell House, one of the most popular stories in American history has roots in a tiny apartment in Midtown Atlanta. We we will visit the apartment, now a museum on the National Register of Historic Places, where Margaret Mitchell wrote her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Gone With the Wind”, a book that shaped the myth of the Old South. We explore the complex issues raised by Gone With the Wind and by Mitchell’s life as well as the popularity along with criticism of the book and film. An adjacent building houses a Making of the Movie exhibit with exceptional items such as photos from Gone with the Wind’s 1939 Atlanta movie premiere; the portrait of Scarlett O’Hara hanging in the Butler Mansion in the film; and pieces of the original Hollywood movie set.

• Lunch today will be at Swan Coach House – an Atlanta landmark. This restored house is home to an upscale restaurant, a fine arts gallery, and gift shop. The Swan Coach House Gallery features works by Southern artists, 19th-century European and American paintings, and contemporary art reflecting Atlanta’s artistic tradition. The gift shop offers decorative accessories, porcelains, silver, antiques, and other small gift items. A must-visit for a taste of Southern charm and luxury.

• We will end our day at the Atlanta History Center featuring Cyclorama: The Big Picture, the fully restored Cyclorama painting, The Battle of Atlanta. At the centerpiece of this new multi-media experience is a 138-year-old hand-painted work of art that stands 49 feet tall, is longer than a football field, and weighs 10,000 pounds. This painting is one of only two cycloramas in the United States—the other being the Battle of Gettysburg cyclorama —making Atlanta home to one of America’s largest historic treasures. This 33-acre experience features award-winning exhibitions, historic gardens and houses, including Swan House, often described as “eclectic,” the Swan House features an amalgamation of several different architectural styles. Smith Farm is a small plantation or farmhouse, built c. 1840 by Robert and Elizabeth Smith. It is Atlanta’s oldest surviving farmhouse. and Wood Family Cabin. Atlanta History Center holds one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the United States.

• Return to the hotel for the 5:30 Kickback evening reception. Buffet of hot foods, unlimited coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Relax and unwind from the day with a drink with friends.

DAY FOUR

• After our hot breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for another full day in Atlanta

• The Jimmy Carter Library & Museum. Experience “A Day in the Life of the President,” step into a replica of the Oval Office or take a virtual trip with the Carters to fight disease and promote democracy around the world. Beautiful Gardens: Take a stroll around the gardens. There are sculptures, beautiful plantings, plus amazing views of the Atlanta skyline from the pond.

• Lunch at Mary Mac’s Tea Room. Enjoy authentic Southern food with genuine hospitality at Mary Mac’s, serving Atlanta since 1945.

• Our last stop on our Atlanta GA trip will be The Peachtree Trolley, this 90-minute narrated trolley tour offers a delightful blend of history, culture, and fun. As you glide through the city’s vibrant streets, our knowledgeable guides will share captivating stories and insights about Atlanta’s past and present

• Return to the hotel for the 5:30 Kickback evening reception. Buffet of hot foods, unlimited coffee, tea, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Relax and have a drink with friends.

DAY FIVE

• After a good night’s sleep and a deluxe hot breakfast buffet at our hotel and check out, we will start our journey back home!

• Appropriate Stops along the way

Includes 4 Nights Lodging, 11 Meals – 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunch, 4 Dinners.
If interested in a roommate, a list will be available in the office with names and phone #’s. It will be your responsibility to contact someone on the list and sign up in the office as a double.

Double – $925pp Single $1155pp
$300 per person deposit due with reservation DBL (Non-Refundable)
$450 per person deposit due with reservation SGL (Non-Refundable)
Final payment due August 27, 2024.
Reservations after August 27 – Payment in full only
Sign up deadline – August 27, 2024
MUST HAVE 35 PEOPLE FOR TRIP TO GO
NON-REFUNDABLE (UNLESS CANCELED BY TRAVEL CLUB)

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