Atlanta offers no end of attraction and things to do. You can comfortably fill your day with museums and art expositions, or take a quick drive on I-20 West to Six Flags over Georgia. Other amusement parks are White Water and American Adventures. The High Museum of Art is a huge draw for the downtown area as are the Atlanta Braves baseball team, the city's national league football team, the Flacons, the NBA Hawks and the Thrashers, Atlanta's hockey team. Atlanta also hosts the Silverbacks, the city's professional soccer team and more sports teams.
Living in the city of Atlanta also offers easy access to unparallel music events. Hi-Fi Buys Amphitheater, formerly known as Lakewood Amphitheater, offers fantastic large music events throughout the year and dozens of smaller venues dot the city, from the Tabernacle to the Fox Theater. Whether you're interested in performing arts, concerts or just experiencing the vibrant mixture of cultures, Atlanta has everything you need to occupy those long days and warm summer nights.
Atlanta offers no end to attractions, hosting international events year round. While some of the amusement parks are not open during the winter, that's the time to catch some of the amazing sporting events or visit one of Atlanta's many museums. Atlanta is home to several world renowned museums, the most famous being the High Museum of Art. The city is also home to Fernbank Science Center, a fantastic place to learn about the natural world, history, astronomy and many other areas. The Cyclorama offers an intimate look at the Civil War and Georgian history, while Centennial Olympic Park provides the city's residents a place to congregate and enjoy festivals and fairs. The orchestrated sprinklers are free to all and offer kids a fun way to cool down during Atlanta's summer months.
If you're interested in music, you'll find all kinds in Atlanta. The city has long been a major hub in the music industry, with platinum selling artists, especially in the hip-hop arena, calling the city home. Several big name music companies like So So Def Records are headquartered in the city. The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is a world renowned orchestra and often provides the musical accompaniment to the city's productions of Broadway favorites. Rock, rap, country and every other musical type co-exist in the heart of the city, with concerts held during almost every week of the year.
Attractions like Stone Mountain, is the largest piece of exposed granite in the world and the carvings of Confederate heroes play host to the Laser Show, which is held nightly in warm weather. Stone Mountain offers hiking, water sports and family togetherness during much of the year. If you're interested in history, you'll find many types prominently displayed in Atlanta, from Civil War history to natural history, religious and civil rights history and many more.