Get into the spirit of the Holiday season in Atlanta
Atlanta sparkles this holiday season with traditional and new events that fill you with festive spirit. Celebrate Atlanta Christmas traditions at Christmas at Stone Mountain Park and Snow Mountain, and enjoy a dazzling display of lights at Atlanta Botanical Garden. Discover something new with Cirque du Soleil's latest show, TOTEM and ring in the New Year with the annual Peach Drop. After enjoying the multitude of holiday events taking place throughout Atlanta, stay in luxurious Buckhead to top off your weekend with fabulous shopping and dining.
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Holiday splendor at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights is back with even more bling than before! Glimmering with more than 1 million lights, the show blankets the Garden's 30 acres in shimmering color. New attractions include 'Liquid Lights' and Van Gogh-inspired 'Starry Night Walk', featuring swirling stars twinkling along the walkway.
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Cirque du Soleil TOTEM
Cirque du Soleil is back in Atlanta with a new touring show TOTEM. The critically acclaimed production is NOW PLAYING under the blue and yellow Big Top at Atlantic Station. Tickets are on sale now!
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Stay Close in East Point
Next door to the airport and minutes to Atlanta's world-famous attractions, East Point hotels provide value and convenience. While staying in East Point, enjoy small-town holiday events such as the East Point Holiday Farmers Markets, or East Point Celebrates the Holidays - a hometown celebration and tree lighting. Stay in East Point and enjoy the flavors and fun of the holidays in Atlanta!
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Atlanta CityPASS
Atlanta CityPASS makes the perfect gift for those 'hard-to-buy-for' friends and family members who visit annually. Give the Atlanta CityPASS experience this year and save 45% on 5 famous Atlanta attractions! Choose from attractions including Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Inside CNN Center and others.
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Shop locally in Georgia
Georgia offers something for every shopper. A wide variety of shopping venues can be found in big cities, small town squares, in the mountains or on the coast. Local and authentic Georgia Made Georgia Grown products can be found across the state. From designer brands, unique keepsakes or something special for the kids, you can find it in Georgia!
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LEGOLAND® Holly Jolly Holidays
Join in the holiday fun at Atlanta's newest attraction. Participate in a giant LEGO® Christmas tree group build and attend a pajama party with Mrs. Claus. Celebrate with a Santa takeover in MINILAND®, holiday-inspired ornament builds, daily drawings for prizes and more fun.
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Holiday Shopping in Buckhead
Shopping 'til you drop will be hassle free with the top service you'll receive at a fabulous Buckhead hotel during the holidays. Minutes from the best shopping in the southeast at Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza, park your car, check in and leave the rest to us! Your Legendary Shopping package includes great values up to $100.
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Special Holiday Happenings at Underground Atlanta
From this year's Holiday Choral Series featuring a host of choirs, musicians, vocalist and more (November 26-24), the iconic Tuba Christmas (December 7), to the nationally recognized New Year’s Eve event - Peach Drop 2013, Underground Atlanta will be the site for many special memories this year.
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Christmas and Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain Park
With millions of dazzling lights, acres of snow tubing and snow play, a magical Snow Angel, musical revues and more, your family's winter memories are waiting to be made right here in Atlanta. Special hotel packages are available to stay inside the park at two Marriott hotels. Packages start at $149 and include breakfast. Stone Mountain Christmas tickets are included in most packages.
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Centennial Olympic Park's Annual Holiday in Lights and Ice Rink
The Park becomes a winter wonderland with thousands of lights that make up the sparkling Holiday in Lights display. Atlanta's only outdoor ice skating rink is located amidst the thousands of glittering lights that decorate the Park. Enjoy covered observation seating, theatrical lighting on the real ice and holiday music!
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Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker by Belk
It's the most wonderful time of the year - Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker returns to the Fabulous Fox Theatre from December 7-26 for an enchanted evening the whole family will enjoy. It's a fun-filled magical adventure that has continued to thrill audiences for more than 50 years! All performances live with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
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Christmas at Callanwolde
Tour the magnificent Gothic-Tudor mansion elaborately decorated for the season by Atlanta's top interior and floral designers. Period furniture, designer treasures, fine art and dazzling Christmas trees, reflect a classic English Christmas. Welcome the joyous season with special family activities, cabaret nights, seasonal shopping and holiday music from the pipe organ.
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Cirque du Soleil TOTEM
Cirque du Soleil's latest production, TOTEM, is not to be missed.
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New this Holiday Season
Enjoy new events like the tour of the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree at Lenox Mall (Nov 20).
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Light Up Atlanta
Atlanta lights up with dazzling displays at many attractions, including at A Stone Mountain Christmas (Nov 10-Dec 31).
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Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker
The holiday season would not be complete without the Atlanta Ballet's Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre (Dec 7-26).
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Annual Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Christmas Parade
See the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta annual Christmas Parade (Dec 1).
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Ballethnic's Urban Nutcracker
For a contemporary spin on an old favorite, see Ballethnic's Urban Nutcracker (Nov 15-18).
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Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden
Experience millions of twinkling lights at Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden (Nov 17-Jan 5).
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is back by popular demand at Center for Puppetry Arts (Though Jan 6).
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Tuba Christmas
Listen to 200 tuba players at Underground Atlanta's annual Tuba Christmas (Dec 7).
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Christmas at Callanwolde
Experience 12 days of a holiday classic with Christmas at Callanwolde (Dec 7-8).
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Holiday Teas with Santa and Teddy Bears
Enjoy cookies with Santa and luxurious teas, including Holiday Teas at the Ritz-Carlton and St. Regis hotels in Buckhead (Nov 24).
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Tree Lighting in East Point
Enjoy local holiday events like the Tree Lighting in East Point (Dec 7).
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Chick-Fil-A Bowl
Kick off the New Year with the annual Chick-fil-A Bowl (Dec 31).
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