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EL BAR
Recently voted the city’s best late-night spot by Creative Loafing, El Bar has quickly emerged as the city’s hottest hipster hangout, with DJs spinning a blend of hip-hop, reggae and high-energy techno music. (12/2009)
939 Ponce de Leon Ave
208-545-1176
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IMPROV MONSTER
This experimental long-form improv comedy show from the JaCKPie Theatre Workshop takes a different approach every Thursday night, drawing comedic inspiration from diverse source material. (12/2009)
380 14th St NW
678-887-7809
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STATS
A cut above your typical sports bar, Stats offers top-notch cuisine, a rooftop deck with two 60-inch plasma TVs and tabletop pouryour- own beer systems. (12/2009)
300 Marietta St
404-885-1472
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TWAINS BILLIARDS & TAP
A Decatur landmark since 1996, Twains is a combination restaurant, full-service brewpub and pool hall in one bustling hotspot. It even offers live music several nights a week. (12/2009)
211 E Trinity Place, Decatur
404-373-0063
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BIG CANOE
Located in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains, this picturesque resort community features golf courses, a fitness center and tennis leagues. Nearly 30% of its 8,000 acres has been set aside as green space, including lakes, streams and an extensive trail system. (12/2009)
77 miles north of Atlanta
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GEORGIA MUSEUM OF AVIATION
This free museum on Robins Air Force Base exhibits everything from fighter planes and bombers to missiles, and is also home to the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame (located in the Century of Flight Hangar). (12/2009)
GA Hwy 247 & Russell Pkwy, Warner Robins
478-926-6870
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ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDENS
You wouldn't normally think of October as a good time to visit a botanical garden, but that's exactly why you should go. Standing in a rainforest full of blooming fl owers and glossy plants this time of year is so strange it's magical. Plus, it's warm in there. (12/2009)
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
404-876-5859
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FRIGHT FEST
In case sky-high rollercoasters aren't scary enough, this theme park brings in creepy, costumed street performers for the entire month. Visit for all sorts of Halloween thrills, including spooky stage shows and a haunted house. (12/2009)
At Six Flags Over Georgia • 275 Riverside Pkwy, Austell
770-739-3400
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WATERHAVEN RESTAURANT
This farm-to-table joint located in Midtown's Technology Square is so devoted to sustainable practices that it donates its used fryer oil to be turned into biodiesel. Try the Georgia trout with applewood smoked bacon and mushroom lasagna. $$$ (12/2009)
75 Fifth St
404-214-6740
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MACY'S GREAT TREE LIGHTING
The granddaddy of Atlanta pre-holiday events, the lighting of the Great Tree is to the Big Peach what the the tree lighting at Rockefeller Center is to the Big Apple-a stirring way to ring in the holiday season. Nov. 26. (12/2009)
Lenox Square, 3393 Peachtree Rd
770-913-5639
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THE SECOND CITY: PEACH DROP, STOP & ROLL
Back for a second year, this collaboration between the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre and Chicago's The Second City comedy troupe brings satirical sketch, improv and musical comedy to town. Nov. 6 through Dec. 13. (12/2009)
At Hertz Stage at the Alliance Theatre 1280 Peachtree St
404-733-5000
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AZTEC JEWELERS
A Northlake area fixture for more than three decades, Aztec specializes in Native American jewelry, with styles ranging from simple beadwork to exquisite sterling silver and turquoise filigree. (12/2009)
2156 Henderson Mill Rd
770-934-2900
www.aztecjewelers.com