Georgia Aquarium and its many offerings look way too cool to pass up this summer road tripping season, or any season for that matter. This is a great destination to build your vacation plans around.
Dragon*Con is an annual event which takes place in four downtown best atlanta hotel during Labor Day weekend. Those hotels are: The Hyatt Regency, the Marriott Marquis, the downtown Hilton and more recently, the downtown Sheraton. The Con encompasses almost every aspect of science fiction and fantasy fandom, including comics, games, movies, anime, television, music, books, and Internet phenomena like The Guild and Dr. Horrible's Sing-A-Long Blog.
By the time I got back there it was almost time to go home for the day. I laughed about it and told my buddy, "Wow, I really got away with one. I didn't even have to do any work today. All I had to do was drive!", and IMMEDIATELY the light turned on in my head. What about becoming a truck driver????
If you need caffeine and/or a break from Starbucks, Caribou coffee is right above the station in the Peachtree Center Mall. There is a Starbucks across the street as well.
FanFest runs from 2:30-6:30pm at the Georgia World Congress Center, Halls C1-C4. This is the premier destination for family fun, games, passing and kicking competitions, obstacle courses, and a rock climbing wall. Fans can meet each team's band, cheerleaders, and mascot at the pep rally. Food and official Peach Bowl merchandise will be available for purchase. Admission to FanFest is $17. The MVP Tailgate Party will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center from 4-7pm. A $60 ticket includes food, beverages, and entertainment.