Thursday, May 17, 2012

Awesome Parks and Botanical Gardens throughout Atlanta

By Greg Halleck


Dramatic Natural Landmarks in Atlanta

The numerous natural landmarks in Atlanta show off the rich greenery and strikinh setting of the area. Nature has created many lovely sights to see across the city of Atlanta and Atlanta locals are working hard to save the natural sweetness of the city while rehabilitating neglected areas into destinations locals and non-locals and visitors can enjoy.

Stone Mountain

One of many natural landmarks in Atlanta, stone mountain is a massive mass of granite that measures 1,686 feet. It is commonly referred to as "The biggest exposed piece of Granite in the world." One of the features of the mountain is bas-relief carving of civil war figures Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis. It draws many visitors a year for its trails, riverboats, cablecar, and other facilities.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Found in mid-town, this 30-acre garden is a beautiful collection of plants and gardens including the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden and other themed gardens. Sculptures and fountains can be discovered across the garden, along with indoor exhibits, which include tropical rainforests and desert plantscapes.

The Piedmont Park

This beautiful park park offers the community both an out of doors destination and cultural destination, with walking and jogging paths, tennis, swimming, fishing, Bocce ball, play areas and sufficient spaces for picnics and barbecuing. Piedmont Park also hosts events and has a Green Market, and is the most highly visited green space in Atlanta, offering neighbors and visitors the chance to get outdoors.

Underground Atlanta

Underground Atlanta is composed of six city blocks that have been modified into a subterranean market-place. Guided historic tours are offered, as well as more than 100 specialty stores, and Kennys Street music and nightlife district. Many great yearly events are also held, for example the Peach Drop New Year's Eve Celebration and the Heritage Arts Festival.






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