Atlanta is a great destination for couples.
Atlanta is a great travel destination for couples. It combines all of the attractions of a large modern city with the charm and elegance of the Old South. Whether you're into art or theatre, sports or comedy, fine food or trendy clubs, Atlanta has something for you. The best time to visit Atlanta is in the spring or the fall, as summers can be oppressively hot and winters surprisingly cold.
See a Play
Founded in 1968, Alliance Theatre is one of the best regional theaters in the country. In 2007, it won the Regional Theater Tony Award for excellence. The Alliance Theatre company mounts 10 productions a year, including classics and new plays. Over the last 42 years, many famous actors have treaded the boards at Alliance including Morgan Freeman and Richard Dreyfuss. The 2010 season includes Tracy Lett's highly-acclaimed Tony award-winning play "August: Osage County". Be sure to book in advance as popular productions sell out.
Alliance Theatre
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-5000
alliancetheatre.org
Go to a Museum
Founded in 1905 as the Atlanta Art Association, the High Museum of Art is the leading art museum of the Southeast. The current building was designed by Richard Meier in 1983. The American Institute of Architects named it one of the "ten best works of American architecture in the 1980s." The museum houses an impressive collection of over 11,000 pieces including works by Claude Monet, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Camille Pissarro, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Max Ernst, Mark Rothko, Frank Stella, and Georgia O'Keeffe.
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4444
high.org
Go to a Comedy Show
Proclaiming itself the smallest full-time comedy venue in the world, the Laughing Skull Lounge showcases a wide range of talent in an intimate setting. Though it may be small, when it comes to laughs, the Laughing Skull Lounge offers big laughs. Big name comedians that have appeared there include Steve Hofstetter, Margaret Cho, Emo Phillips and Gregg Proops. The lounge has been used as the filming location for Comedy Central specials. Bear in mind that the Laughing Skull doesn't sell food, so you may want to grab dinner beforehand. It does serve drinks. Bring cash because they don't take cards.
Laughing Skull Lounge
878 Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30309
877-523-3288
vortexcomedy.com
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