Things to do while in Atlanta

First, a map to get you oriented.

A whiteboard will be set up behind the registration desk at the conference. It can be used to organized groups for trips to local restaurants or for any other activities (jogging, visits to nearby attractions, etc).

Restaurants

The hotel has recommended the following restaurants:

Hotel Dining Options are Located on the Lobby level (L)

The Grille @ 590 - American breakfast and American Cuisine with Mediterranean influences for lunch and dinner. Breakfast (buffet and a la carte) 6:30am-11am Mon-Fri, 6:30am-12pm Sat and Sun. Lunch (buffet and a la carte) 11am-2pm. Dinner 5:30pm-10pm Mon-Sun. Dial 5440 for reservations or questions.
The Rathskeller - German Style Pub 11am-12am Sun-Mon. Dial 5438 for questions.

Nearby Restaurants

Bazzaar - 654 Peachtree St. 404-885-7505 Bar and Lounge. Tues-Sat 5pm-2:30am Closed Sun & Mon

Baraonda Caffé Italiano - 710 Peachtree St. 404-879-9962 Brick oven pizzas & other Italian dishes. Mon-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-12am Sat 5pm-12am & Sun 12pm- 10pm.

Eno - 800 Peachtree St. 404-685-3191 Upscale Mediterranean. Tues-Thurs 11:30am-10pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-11pm, Sun 11:30am-3pm.

Enoteca Carbonari - 710 Peachtree St. 404-810-9110 Extensive wine cellar with delicate cheeses, cured meats and rotisserie. Mon-Thurs 11am-10:30pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 5pm-12am, Sun 12pm-10pm.

Gladys and Ron Winans Chicken & Waffle - 529 Peachtree St. 404-874-9393 American Soul Food. Mon-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-4am, Sun 11am-8pm.

Gordon Biersch Brewery - 848 Peachtree St. 404-870-0805 American Casual. Sun-Thurs 11:30am-12am & Fri-Sat 11:30am-2am

Mary Mac's Tea Room - 224 Ponce De Leon Ave. 404-876-1800 Traditional Southern Cuisine. Mon-Sun 11am-9pm

Max Lagers Grill & Brewery - 320 Peachtree St. 404-525-4400 American Casual Mon-Fri 11:30am-10pm Sat & Sun 4pm-10pm

Mick's - 557 Peachtree St. 404-875-6425 American Cuisine. Sun-Thurs 11am-10pm, Fri & Sat 11am-11pm

Pleasant Peasant - 555 Peachtree St. 404-874-3223 American/Continental Bistro. Lunch M-F 11:30am-2:30pm, Dinner Sun-Thurs 5pm-10pm & Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm, Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-3pm

Spotted Dog - 30 North Ave. 404-347-7337 British Pub. Sun 11am-12am, Mon-Wed 11am-1am, Thurs 11am-1:30am, Fri & Sat 11am-2:30am, Brunch Sat-Sun 11am-2pm

See Underground Atlanta link below

Nearby activities

• Piedmont Park
  This 185-acre park, home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and to summer festivals, is also popular with joggers.
• George Aquarium
  The worlds largest aquarium
• Georgia World Congress Center
  Atlanta Convention Center
• High Museum of Art
• Georgia Dome
  Home to the Atlanta Falcons football team
• Centennial Olympic Park
  A large public park commemorating the 1996 Olympic Games hosted in Atlanta
• Underground Atlanta map
  Unique shopping, dining, history and entertainment.
• The Pi Mile at Georgia Tech. map
  The Tyler Brown Pi Mile is a 3.14 mile running trail on the Georgia Tech campus.

Visit these sites for more visitor and area information:

• http://www.atlanta.net
• http://www.atlanta.com
• http://atlanta.citysearch.com/
• http://www.atlanta-airport.com/