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&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>24 Hours in Atlanta<&sol;strong> A Guest Post from Ayishia Travels <br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Atlanta might just be one of the most visited destinations of the south&period; With <strong>50 million <&sol;strong>visitors coming to the city each month&comma; there must be something here right&quest;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Well I’m here to tell you to believe the hype&period; There is so much to do here besides just taking photos and stunting for the gram&period; I’m going to lay-out a potential full 24 hour itinerary of things you can do and places you can go&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Hopefully&comma; you’ll want to give some of these places you may have dismissed a try&period; I mean Atlanta does have more to offer than just the same 5 places you see glamorized on social media&period; If you want to see Atlanta how I do&comma; then keep on reading&period;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Lunch<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh4&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;QDWVWVgj3eVoT&lowbar;2S9iJol5BiLM4UBAMYXr8uOpJ4-LlqtCGJ1kKqX8XKxPnWVB1cqHVJ5fAJtbxCDIX2OXce54ncMVmidIH3f53w72XLwvRPsG8D6IqWTh14ITgcPIYYn2H0P6lw" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Yes&excl; I start my days late&period; Big whoop wanna fight about it&quest; If you happen to be a morning person then by all means start your day with breakfast but I’m out in these streets no earlier than 11 okkuuurt&quest;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">For lunch&comma; let&&num;8217&semi;s keep it cute and stop it for a bite to eat at <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;tandtatlanta&period;com&sol;menu&sol;">Tacos &amp&semi; Tequilas<&sol;a>&period; They serve lunch from 11-4 and have great prices&comma; IMO&period; The menu consist of your typical Mexican dishes such as nachos&comma; burritos&comma; and fajitas&period; Not to mention Tequila&period; Certainly a great way to get your day started&period;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Shopping<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh6&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;ES-wRwO9LBDrrCwiexb1mZrL2DZSREla19kNUcMdskvR10BP-DQjo4VJl6VbxV1Ws6azyzEXHqGmMNvHgbYOSdqi8IEu19QJGwfFibwC21P0wGqGXCfDebT&lowbar;VEx7IL8a4gIwrf-T" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">I live in Charleston&comma; South Carolina which isn’t known for its multitude of options&semi; so shopping in Atlanta is a must&period; Sometimes you don’t want to order online you want to try something on&period; They have so many more stores and brands than Charleston will ever have&comma; so I like to take advantage of this opportunity&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Macy’s is one of them&period; There are dozens of Macy’s spread across the area but to really maximize your time&comma; I recommend shopping at <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;simon&period;com&sol;mall&sol;lenox-square">Lenox<&sol;a>&period; This mall is on the boujee side&comma; so you will find a mix of high and low end retailers&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Activities<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh5&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;MAQETMcsY5M&lowbar;2GNVHPLs7weZ05unBYGhDgGvU&lowbar;qE2OUJLTUIA482uI1P9nbJVKjRUa68pkvU4N4tMA4sA7Y6egxIK9gu9IuMsyjGEvorprELy3LuCbL9lDXpEx86lEIEgxRRyVh3" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">I am very much a science nerd&comma; so I like to do things that have a focus in these areas&period; That may not be everyone but it works for me darnit&period; If you are interested in branching outside of the club scene then you may be surprised to know Atlanta has some great exhibits&period;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Planetarium &&num;8211&semi; Y’all my cousin laughed at me so hard and that I was corny for wanting to visit a planetarium&comma; but listen&comma; THIS IS COOL TO ME&period; The <a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;fernbank&period;edu&sol;planetarium&period;htm">Fernbank Science Center<&sol;a> is an affordable and family friendly destination sure to be enjoyed by all&period; If you happen to be visiting on a Thursday or Friday evening&comma; be sure to stay for the free public observations at the Buice Observatory&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Bodies Exhibit &&num;8211&semi; Yet another science related activity&comma; the <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;bodiesatlanta&period;com&sol;">Bodies Exhibition<&sol;a> put the human anatomy on display&period; This event is also listed as kid friendly&comma; just be mindful that <strong>all<&sol;strong> body systems are covered here&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Let me know down in the comments if you are a science nerd too and would visit either of these places&period;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Dinner<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh4&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;IlFupol5FiRDDq-kJnMKx-0iKOdlDT1KI8Sgeg3TDcacogRLZqTEg&lowbar;gYz0srInkhQ0&lowbar;srw-uST3uEOrf4Z1x7vieZBoqIgo7HVKpnF3cEb6ydn2oc60y3DrALOZU0ZB0FPOPD2C&lowbar;" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">You do not visit the south for tacos or pasta&semi; not that you can’t find both of these things here&period; But to really do things right you gotta get you some good comfort&comma; stick to your ribs food&period; Soul food is definitely a southern staple and for good reason&period; We do it right down here&period;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">The <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;thebusybeecafe&period;com&sol;">Busy Bee Cafe<&sol;a> is a black owned soul food restaurant featuring southern classics like fried chicken&comma; neck bones&comma; blackeye peas&comma; and lima beans&period; Not to mention all the decadent desserts chile you must add to this place to your list&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Skyview&nbsp&semi;<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh3&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;82cHjT10s7bQw5Beu3u89OmZxo6hbuiYWwrUOVFUAs8zWruqEdlGE&lowbar;XT&lowbar;3WLMdsgbj2iwSm7wFySL52jd&lowbar;iA0BbvpAQH7atafSHt&lowbar;KDH8OdHYfK0fwdW&lowbar;mhqw2CWjmETX9lAmWVc" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Photo cred <&sol;strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;citycouncil&period;atlantaga&period;gov&sol;council-members&sol;cleta-winslow&sol;centennial-olympic-park"><strong>here<&sol;strong><&sol;a><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">After a rich gut hugging dinner&comma; I can promise you you won’t have the energy for anything too strenuous&period; Why not finish your night off with a nice walk accompanied by breathtaking views&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Head on downtown to <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;gwcca&period;org&sol;centennial-olympic-park&sol;">Centennial Park<&sol;a> for a light walk and great photo op&period; This park features over 22 acres of green space and home to the landmark for the 1996 Summer Olympics&period; Before you leave&comma; be sure to take a ride on <a href&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;skyviewatlanta&period;com&sol;">SkyView<&sol;a>&comma; the 20-story ferris wheel located at the park&period;&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Finale<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh5&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;GmAZAYK2faIBi&lowbar;&lowbar;X-J&lowbar;&lowbar;7rvTN3IkAg3lvdGVB8o13NZikWuB4q1iL&lowbar;ryW6pRzzmBc9x6Xe-T-rkSTcmvl&lowbar;LrKz-EkQz30mV1ZOCkauZJRz9nwOdfOkx79k1w9G5gWZgqYbhRPzTy" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">No trip is complete without a stop in for a delicious brunch and of course mimosas&excl; While Milk &amp&semi; Honey may be one of those 5 spots you constantly see people post from&comma; it happens to be for a great reason&period; The food and vibe here is something you won’t want to miss&period; Get a carafe of mimosas and indulge in one of their decadent entrees&period;&nbsp&semi;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Now that you’ve ventured outside the box a bit&comma; head on over to my site and check out <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;ayishiatravels&period;com&sol;atl-4-da-wknd&sol;"><em>ATL 4 Da WKND<&sol;em><&sol;a><em> <&sol;em>written by Alieshia&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph"><strong>About the Author<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<figure class&equals;"wp-block-image"><img src&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;lh6&period;googleusercontent&period;com&sol;b4xSCM0MQciP0ommtFJ3SdFOwsfV0Z&lowbar;QCB&lowbar;vqHUfiZBxvtWqQy-bwKIduLjDpZmRfKA18ftdLDEb8O&lowbar;Jj6DP4sdEs2v6SAecSeZ7IhO19Y3WWw6JgCmlqEWCc5a6Nn7eXjJgKyqC" alt&equals;""&sol;><&sol;figure>&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;&NewLine;<p class&equals;"wp-block-paragraph">Ayishia is a self-proclaimed Charleston native who writes about all things travel on her blog <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;ayishiatravels&period;com&sol;">ayishiatravels&period;com<&sol;a>&period; As a writer&comma; advocate&comma; and travel blogging millennial&comma; she strives to educate on the important impact travel haves and why it should be incorporated as a self care practice&period;<br &sol;><&sol;p>&NewLine;<div class&equals;"saboxplugin-wrap" itemtype&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;schema&period;org&sol;Person" itemscope itemprop&equals;"author"><div class&equals;"saboxplugin-tab"><div class&equals;"saboxplugin-gravatar"><img src&equals;"http&colon;&sol;&sol;alieshiasadventures&period;com&sol;wp-content&sol;uploads&sol;2020&sol;01&sol;MK&period;jpg" width&equals;"100" height&equals;"100" alt&equals;"" itemprop&equals;"image"><&sol;div><div class&equals;"saboxplugin-authorname"><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;alieshiasadventures&period;com&sol;index&period;php&sol;author&sol;alieshiasadventuresgmail-com&sol;" class&equals;"vcard author" rel&equals;"author"><span class&equals;"fn">Alieshia<&sol;span><&sol;a><&sol;div><div class&equals;"saboxplugin-desc"><div itemprop&equals;"description"><p>Thanks for coming to internet home&excl; 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