Atlanta Things to Do Tips by riorich55

Presidential Library a Few Minutes from Downtown

On a Friday in Atlanta on business I had a couple of hours before I needed to get to the airport so I decided to do a little sightseeing a take a few pictures. I had passed by the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum a few times on the way to dinners, so I knew exactly where it was at. It is only about 2 miles from downtown Atlanta, but in a very nice park like setting.

Although I didn't get a chance to go into the library or museum due to time limitations I did walk into the building to get the look and feel. I then walked around the entire grounds and took a couple of pictures which you can see here.

The admission prices as of November, 2011 are $8 for adults, $6 for Seniors (age 60 or over), Military Personnel or Students. Free for anyone 16 or under. Parking is free.

Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 12 Noon to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday.

Address: 441 Freedom Parkway

Directions: From downtown take North Ave or Ponce de Leon east to Moreland. Go south on Moreland to Freedom Parkway. Follow the signs from there.

Phone: 1 404 865 7100

Website: http://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

French Pressed Coffee

Even though free breakfasts are to be had at most of the business hotels nowadays, its good to take a break from the same old, same old. Thus on my most recent business trip down to Atlanta I took an early morning walk through the Georgia Tech campus and near the other side from where I was staying I checked out Octane Coffee.

I had a nice conversation with the barista, Dustin who explained the Octane Coffee concept of fresh beans, never mixed, french pressed coffee. My cup of coffee took several minutes to prepare and at $3.75 was very reasonably priced compared to the Big Boy national chains. This along with a fresh made moist bran/zucchini muffin and I was ready for another day of work.

Have a couple of pictures to share, but I need to find the cord for my camera in order to download.

Address: 1009-B Marietta St. NW

Directions: On the edge of the campus of Georgia Tech

Phone: 1 404 815 9886

Website: http://www.octanecoffee.com

Go Take a Hike Stone Mountain Review

More Info to Come

Directions: For directions, please visit their official website listed below!

Phone: (770) 498-5600

Website: http://www.stonemountainpark.com/