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Atlanta Botanical GardenvsFox Theatre
Atlanta Botanical Garden and Fox Theatre are both rated highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Atlanta Botanical Garden ranks marginally better than Fox Theatre. Atlanta Botanical Garden comes in at #12 in Atlanta with endorsements from 7 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
Not For Tourists
Afar Magazine
On the Grid
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Atlas Obscura
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1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Concierge "Piedmont Park has playgrounds, fishing ponds, extensive jogging and bicycle paths, a tennis center, and playing fields that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online."
Lonely Planet "In the northwest corner of Piedmont Park, the stunning 30-acre botanical garden has a Japanese garden, winding paths and the amazing Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Fodor's "Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens... and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great for green thumbs."
Afar Magazine "The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been voted the city's best place to commune with nature and upon visiting you'll agree." Full review
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Be sure to check what's in bloom before you go.
On the Grid "The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a non-profit is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"The Atlanta Botanical Garden should be every plant lover's first stop in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Two elements of the Garden’s permanent collections seem to get the most rave reviews: the Fuqua Orchid Center and Canopy Walk." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Atlanta Botanical Garden features stunning plant collections across 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children's Garden, a striking Skyline Garden, and more."
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
Fox Theatre Fodor's Not For Tourists Travel + Leisure On the Grid
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Frommer's
660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
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Fodor's "One of a dwindling number of vintage movie palaces in the nation, the Fox was built in 1929 in a fabulous Moorish-Egyptian style." Full review
Not For Tourists "Beautiful temple-turned-theatre. Check out the sky ceiling."
Travel + Leisure "This former movie palace with a can't-miss marquee on Peachtree Street plays hosts to more than 250 shows each year, from Broadway productions to concerts." Full review
On the Grid "Today, its unique architecture continues to dazzle crowds and draw top entertainment. Next time you catch a show, make sure to look up and enjoy the star-speckled ceiling." Full review
Where "This 1929 theater is a lavish showplace of Moorish-Egyptian style. Upcoming shows: Mamma Mia, June 13-18; Bring It Live, June 29." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Easily the grandest entertainment venue in Atlanta." Full review
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Be sure to ask for a gratis riser to fit in the seat to give the little ones a better view.
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"The Fox Theatre is more than a performance venue – it's one of the city's most iconic landmarks." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Fox Theatre hosts great comedy, dance, and music shows throughout the year, but its unique design — influenced by Egypt and the Middle East makes it worth checking out alone"
Frommer's "Opened in 1929, when movie theaters were conceived along lavish lines, the Fox is a Moorish-Egyptian extravaganza complete with arabesque arches, onion domes, and minarets" Full review
