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A lot of people who move to Atlanta don\u2019t consider the magnificence of the city. In some cases even people who have lived in the city for a while do not know how special it is. Many of the city\u2019s sights go unseen and a lot of its history is ignored. Well, there\u2019s no time like now to discover all that Atlanta has to offer. If you have been in the city you may be surprised at what you have been missing and if you are a new resident you will be glad you made the move.<\/p>\n
Georgia has a lot of history from before the arrival of people from Europe and after. Native Americans from the Creek and the Cherokee tribes made their homes in the area before the European settlers arrived. Unfortunately, there are not many historic sights because both tribes were removed from the area. By the 1860\u2019s Atlanta had the nickname of \u201cGate City\u201d because of all the commerce that went through the city. That was especially true because of the rail road system that was built in the area earlier in the century.<\/p>\n
Several Civil War battles took place in the area, mainly because the city was a hub for military supplies distribution. Much of the old Atlanta was burnt in 1917 during the Great Atlanta fire. That is the reason the city mostly looks like a newer city as opposed to other cities in the south. There are different historical tours a person can take, along with museums and reenactments in all of Georgia.<\/p>\n
Atlanta, Georgia is one of the top ten cities for arts as ranked by American Style Magazine. The High Museum of art has got to be one of the highlights of the city. It is one of the top museums in the world, but it is far from the only one that you need to see. There are plenty of museums to keep you and your child entertained. Some of these museums are geared towards children like Imagine It! and the Fernbank Science Center. There are also a few theater groups in the city for those who enjoy the performing arts. The Botanical Gardens and Zoo offer unique outdoor experiences to visitors and locals alike.<\/p>\n
If you are a sports fan then you do not need any reminder that Atlanta is one of those cities that seems to have everything. The National Football League, Major League Baseball, The NBA and NASCAR are all in the city and some of the biggest sports legends have played in this city. The Atlanta Braves seems to be a team that is always en route to the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks were the team that saw Dominique Wilkins and are getting better every day. If you are a fan of speed, then you just have to head to the Atlanta Motor Speedway which has hosted some of NASCAR\u2019s most exciting races. Atlanta, often referred to as the \u2018New York of the South\u2019 is a magnificent city to live in for everyone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A lot of people who move to Atlanta don\u2019t consider the magnificence of the city. In some cases even people who have lived in the city for a while do not know how special it is. Many of the city\u2019s sights go unseen and a lot of its history is ignored. Well, there\u2019s no time…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3],"tags":[6,7,14],"yoast_head":"\n