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| source: movoto.com |
Eat. Sleep. Work. Play.
Located on the site of the Atlantic Steel Mill (there's a statue commemorating this), Atlantic Station was conceived in the mid-1990's, and then brought to fruition in 2005. Eleven years later, it remains a top "one-stop-shop" (remember the above mantra) neighbourhood for residents and visitors alike.
With it being home to middle-end retail shops such as H&M, Victoria's Secret, etc. and discount retail shops like Target and IKEA, it's not necessarily what one would call a posh or fancy pancy district. Yet, it still maintains a strong rich and clean culture, while still providing services of different kinds, including shopping (grocery and retail). Another prominent service it provides is entertainment. Atlantic Station not only has a movie theatre and a bowling alley, it also has a plethora of eateries and restaurants to choose from for a nice night out.
With that said, I attended an event of theirs which is part of their summer programming - Movies in Central Park. A free movie night held every Thursday (8:00p), with the lineup of films as listed below:
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| source: atlanticstation.com |
I attended the Finding Nemo (2003) showcase on June 9 (it was only right, as a cartoon lover), and I thoroughly enjoyed myself, beer in hand and red velvet cake in close proximity. The concept altogether of having a movie night is also nice, as it gives people (including, if movie appropriate, kids) a source of entertainment, while at the same time building revenue for the businesses that call Atlantic Station home.
So we've discussed retail, groceries, and food, and we've discussed entertainment. The final awesome thing about this neighborhood, is the actual neighborhood aspect of this place itself. People can live here as well, and although they are pegged with "Atlantic Station rent", the fact still remains that the services they would need (food, restaurants, gym, entertainment, shopping) are all in walking distance. That is a nice convenience.
The Atlantic Station is simply the best because of its cultivation of community.
Hidden gem:
Today's hidden gem is the Millennium Gate Museum, located adjacent to the Atlantic Station. When I first saw this monument and museum in 2014, I really did not think anything of it. But since having come back from Europe, I have a newfound appreciation for it. This museum, conceived and brought forth between 2005 and 2008, is home to various exhibits with 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st century Georgia art on display. There is also an interactive exhibit component that tells Georgia's story. I was not chanced to go inside, as the museum was closed by the time I arrived (admission details below), but it is definitely on my list of places to actually tour. I can say for sure though, that just a walk around the monument is enough of a breathtaking task, especially if you are as interested in European style architecture as I am. According to the website, the main point of this place altogether is to "highlight Georgia's historical and aesthetic relevance to the United States and to the world".
Another gem that is located behind the monument/museum is a park called 'The Commons", which also contains a lake and bridge.
It is altogether a beautiful area which reminded me of a garden in Paris, France + the canal in Birmingham, England.
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| Nostalgia x Parisian Princess. |
Admission
General $12
Senior, Student, Military: $10
Hours
Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday closed
Midtown (as this district comprising Atlantic Station, the Gate, et al. is called) is just a magical place in its entirety, as it is a haven for many 9-5'ers (I gather from many of my friends' Snapchat stories that Midtown is the place to be for work, haha). There might be more exploration done on these ends, there might not. But for now, revel in the awesome gems that this area of Atlanta is fortunate enough to call a few of its very own.
Yeen Know?
Midtown is the second largest business district in the city of Atlanta, with Downtown Atlanta being the first. (source: wikipedia.com)
For more information, visit:
www.atlanticstation.com
www.thegatemuseum.org
Next up: We're going into the metropolitan area of Atlanta, starting with Decatur, Georgia!
Bola x
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