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Sports buffs will feel right at home in Atlanta. The city is proud of its six professional teams: the Atlanta Falcons, who play football in the Georgia Dome; the Atlanta Braves, who play baseball at Turner Field; the Atlanta Hawks (men's basketball), the Atlanta Dream (women's basketball) and the Atlanta Thrashers (hockey) all play at Philips Arena; and finally, the Atlanta Silverbacks play men's soccer at Atlanta Silverbacks Park. Atlanta is proud to be the the future home of the College Football Hall of Fame, which opens in 2012. The Black College Football Hall of Fame also is in Atlanta. College football powerhouses Georgia Techwinner of four national championshipsand University of Georgia, located in Athens, both have a presence in and around Atlanta. Tickets to the Chick-fil-A Bowl make a great Christmas present. The Bowl is played each year between the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Finally, motor sports enthusiasts will love watching races and other events at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Road Atlanta and the Georgia Dome.
Atlanta performances
From Broadway musicals to exciting local performances, there is no shortage of theatrical entertainment in Atlanta. Traveling shows and local troupes alike perform in the historic Fabulous Fox Theater, located in downtown. Check out world premiers, children's shows and everything in between at the Tony Award-winning, critically acclaimed Alliance Theatre. Little Five Points in home to 7 Stages, which puts on performances with a message, usually socially or politically charged. The Center for Puppetry Arts, located in Midtown, is a fascinating place to see shows with puppetsand they're not just for children. Atlanta knows it can't do theater without paying homage to the world's most famous playwright. Don't miss the opportunity to see a proper Shakespearean production at Midtown's Shakespeare Tavern. There's no shortage of fantastic theater in Atlantaeven for the pickiest of theater fans. Be sure to purchase some tickets online while you're getting your Atlanta budget airfare!
Atlanta's best shopping
A shopping mecca, Atlanta's Buckhead is one of the most touted shopping areas in the Southeast. Filled with upscale boutiques, high-class antiques stores, art galleries and outlet malls, Buckhead is a shopper's dream come true. Trendsetters and classic lovers alike will adore updating their wardrobes at the more than 300 stores in Lenox Square, which is also known as Buckhead's Town Square. If that's not enough variety for you, there's also plenty of great shopping in some of Atlanta's most popular areas including Virginia-Highland, Decatur and Little Five Points. Of course, one of Atlanta's most glamorous shopping districts is none other than the downtown area. And of course, if downtown shopping is your thing, don't miss Underground Atlanta, which is six blocks of shopping, dining and entertainment!If you've booked a vacation package that includes Atlanta cheap flights, hotel, and rental car, consider driving outside the city where places like Discover Mills and the Mall of Georgia offer suburban shopping at its best.
Top places to eat in Atlanta
There's no shortage of fantastic places to eat in Atlanta. From world-class fine dining to regional cuisine, no one can possibly go hungry in one of the South's favorite cities. You might feel a bit like Scarlett O'Hara as you indulge in some authentic Southern Cuisine including shrimp-n-grits, fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, collard greens and po' boy sandwiches. Watershed in Decatur is an award-winning favorite of Southern cuisine, as well as Dogwood, which is located in Midtown, and Home Restaurant and Bar, which serves farm-fresh Southern fare. Of course, being a thriving metropolis, Atlanta has much more to offer than just Southern cooking. When you've had your fill of Southern home cooking, check out Atlanta's international offerings, which are aplenty in Midtown and Downtown. And for something more familiar, enjoy familiar food from a restaurant with a well-respected national name, such as Ruth's Chris Steak House. Whether you try one of Atlanta's great restaurants or several, dining is a vital part of a memorable Atlanta trip, and if you've been able to find the hottest deals on Atlanta plane tickets and hotel rooms, spend that extra cash on some fine dining.
