CityView Magazine

68 | September/October 2015 T he city is made up of three skylines: Buckhead, Mid- town and Downtown which all provide spectacular views of the Olympic City, which is also made up of 242 distinct neighborhoods. From College Park with its mom and pop res- taurants to hip Inman Park, there are all sorts of neighborhoods to explore for the urban traveler. And in the spirit of parks, the Centennial Olympic Park must receive a shout-out as well. What to Do Sometimes called the "New York of the South," Atlanta is not short on The city is made up of three skylines: Buckhead, Midtown and Downtown which all provide spectacular views of the Olympic City, which is also made up of 242 distinct neighborhoods. Tour. On the VIP tour, you'll receive the opportunity to go inside their HD Studio 7 where the majority of their broadcasting takes place. is is a family-oriented activity. Who knows? A trip to CNN could inspire your child to be the next Wolf Blitzer. Atlantic Station has now replaced Underground Atlanta as the popular shopping destination for those in midtown and downtown. Many national retailers can be found there like Ikea, West Elm and women's style favorite, Atlanta-based franchise, Fab'rik. However, if you're looking for local Atlantan flavor, this may not be the place out "Art on the Atlanta Beltline," the city's largest public exhibition. Where to Eat As a major southern city, Atlanta is home to a bevy of unique restaurants catering to every flavor and palette. Expect cafes with alfresco dining in the many boroughs the city offers, like the brunch offerings at Carroll Street Café in Cabbagetown. A bohemian's culinary dream, this eatery is located on a side street in one of the city's oldest neighborhoods. Expect an inspired American menu with tangible brunch offerings such as the Shrimp Frittata. cultural events and many concerts, art exhibits are always on display and plays or musicals are always touring in the city. At the High Museum of Art, fall exhibits will include, "American Encounters: e Simple Pleasures of Still Life." is large-scale collection, focusing on the European still-life style adopted by American artists in the late 18th and early 19th century, is a collaboration between the Louvre, High and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art located in the home of Wal-Mart, Bentonville, Arkansas. If you're into world events, check out the set tours at Turner Broadcasting and CNN. If you're an early bird, you can go behind-the-scenes of HLN's hit AM show, Morning Express with Robin Meade. Other tour opportunities available include the Inside CNN Studio Tour and the Inside CNN VIP for you. Atlantic Station is home to many upscale, national chains like Yardhouse and California Pizza Kitchen. When to Go ey don't call it "Hotlanta" for nothing. While there's still many options for the metropolitan sightseer, the Georgia summer is sweltering. Fall is one of the best times of the year to visit Atlanta. Even though it's a sprawling concrete city, fall foliage is a showstopper. is is thanks in part to the gigantic Piedmont Park and the now- under construction Atlanta Beltline. e Beltline is the largest revitalization effort in the Peachtree City's history. Upon completion, the Beltline will be a 22-mile urban trail. It's the perfect way to experience Atlanta away from the traffic. And while you're taking your brisk Autumn walk, be sure to check Or, if you're there for lunch or dinner, sample the Asparagus en Croute, asparagus and bleu cheese wrapped in phillo dough and topped with lemon- tarragon sauce. ese are just two of the items on their eclectic menu. If a more upscale surrounding is your dining style, weather the experience at 10 Degrees South in Buckhead, specializing in South African fare (now that's something we cannot find in Fayetteville). South African cuisine is as colorful as a rainbow. e country has been influenced not only by its indigenous people, but also from the influx of the British, French, German and Dutch during their years of colonization. 10 Degrees South in Buckhead fuses flavors from those countries along with Malaysian, Indian and Mediterranean tastes to bring diners authentic South African dishes.

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