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ITINERARY

5h 2m258 miles19 stops
1
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303-2723
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
2
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
3
The Art of Touch Massage Center
855 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-7400
4
Stoddard's Range and Guns
485 Bishop St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4303
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
5
Atlanta Eagle
306 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-2013
6
The Breman Museum
1440 Spring St NW Across 18th Street from the Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA 30309-2832
The Breman Museum, a preeminent cultural center in the Southeast, connects people of all backgrounds in understanding and appreciation of Jewish history, culture and arts. Its midtown Atlanta location hosts a special, permanent Holocaust exhibition highlighting the resilience of local survivors, plus comprehensive archives on Southern Jewish History, the most extensive of their kind. The museum’s galleries are a showcase for exclusive exhibitions and compelling displays. Known for its events, concerts, lectures, genealogy resources, educational workshops, and enlightening tours for visitors of all ages, the Breman Museum welcomes the public to view its galleries Sunday through Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM and Friday 10 AM - 4 PM.
7
Ponce City Market
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
8
Heavenly Foot Massage
699 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Suite 15, Atlanta, GA 30308-1800
We specialize in Foot Massage. Our Signature Foot Massage is 60 Minutes long. We start by having you pick out a bath salt that you like for your foot bath. While your feet are soaking for 15 minutes, we give you a 5 mins left arm massage starting with your hand and working our way up to your shoulders. Then 5 more minutes of the same thing on the other arm. Lastly, 5 mins on your neck and shoulders. Then we dry off your feet and work on your feet, ankles, and calf for the remaining 45 mins. This service includes: Hot or cold neck wrap, eye pillow or cover, and hot or cold lava stones.
9
Johnny's Hideaway
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
10
Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range
3070 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30349-1269
We are a public trap and skeet range specializing in beginners. You can buy or rent everything you need in the clubhouse. You can schedule a private group outing by reservation or a private lesson, otherwise no reservations or required or taken for general public shooting. Just show up and we will explain everything. Please refer to our website for more information.
11
Greenville Zoo
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
12
Still Point Wellness Spa
946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
13
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217-1727
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
14
The Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
4450 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2673
15
Sycamore Brewing
2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203-5395
A small family owned brewery featuring an inviting taproom and beer garden. Serving a large selection of fresh craft beer brewed on-site as well as wine. Located directly on the light rail trail (Blue Line) a short walk from the East West stop.
16
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon St Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
17
Bojangles' Coliseum
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205-6925
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
18
Historic Rosedale
3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2052
Built in 1815, Historic Rosedale is a Federal style home surrounded by 9 acres of spectacular gardens and lush green space located just 3 miles north of Charlotte City Centre. Guided tours of the historic house are available every Friday 11:30am, and 1:00pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Self-guided grounds only tours are available Wednesday - Friday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, (garden tours only does not include admission to historic house).
19
Sports Connection
8626 Hankins Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269-2607
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:State Farm Arena
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(912) review
Philips Arena, named for founding partner Philips Electronics and home of the NHL’s Atlanta Thrashers, NBA’s Atlanta Hawks and WNBA's Atlanta Dream, has hosted many top tours and events including: U2, Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Kenny Chesney, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney On Ice, Harlem Globetrotters, Sesame Street Live and so many more!
1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303-2723
2
Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia·
2.0
(976) review
Known as “the city beneath the city,” Underground Atlanta has been the cultural heart of Downtown Atlanta since the 1900s. From basement speakeasies to the annual Peach Drop (where an 800-pound peach is dropped from the top of a building to ring in the new year), this arts, entertainment, and retail district has seen it all. Today, Underground Atlanta offers a multifaceted cultural experience featuring a virtual reality gallery, music clubs, and restaurants. travelers can also enjoy outdoor concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and more. This vibrant hub is conveniently connected to the Five Points train station, and just a short stroll from the scenic Broad Street Boardwalk. – Tripadvisor
50 Upper Alabama St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303-3192
3
The Art of Touch Massage Center
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(9) review
855 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-7400
4
Stoddard's Range and Guns
Atlanta, Georgia·
5.0
(91) review
Stoddard's offers the public a modern indoor shooting range and a premier firearms store in 2 locations. Visit the newest Atlanta location in West Midtown behind Atlantic Station. Shoot pistols, rifles and shotguns with the finest ventilation and filtration systems. Orientations available for new shooters and a full selection of firearm rentals available. Certain age restrictions apply.
485 Bishop St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-4303
5
Atlanta Eagle
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(9) review
306 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-2013
6
The Breman Museum
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(91) review
The Breman Museum, a preeminent cultural center in the Southeast, connects people of all backgrounds in understanding and appreciation of Jewish history, culture and arts. Its midtown Atlanta location hosts a special, permanent Holocaust exhibition highlighting the resilience of local survivors, plus comprehensive archives on Southern Jewish History, the most extensive of their kind. The museum’s galleries are a showcase for exclusive exhibitions and compelling displays. Known for its events, concerts, lectures, genealogy resources, educational workshops, and enlightening tours for visitors of all ages, the Breman Museum welcomes the public to view its galleries Sunday through Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM and Friday 10 AM - 4 PM.
1440 Spring St NW Across 18th Street from the Center for Puppetry Arts, Atlanta, GA 30309-2832
7
Ponce City Market
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(992) review
675 Ponce de Leon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30308-1884
8
Heavenly Foot Massage
Atlanta, Georgia·
4.5
(9) review
We specialize in Foot Massage. Our Signature Foot Massage is 60 Minutes long. We start by having you pick out a bath salt that you like for your foot bath. While your feet are soaking for 15 minutes, we give you a 5 mins left arm massage starting with your hand and working our way up to your shoulders. Then 5 more minutes of the same thing on the other arm. Lastly, 5 mins on your neck and shoulders. Then we dry off your feet and work on your feet, ankles, and calf for the remaining 45 mins. This service includes: Hot or cold neck wrap, eye pillow or cover, and hot or cold lava stones.
699 Ponce de Leon Ave NE Suite 15, Atlanta, GA 30308-1800
9
Johnny's Hideaway
Atlanta, Georgia·
3.5
(95) review
3771 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414
10
Tom Lowe Trap & Skeet Range
Atlanta, Georgia·
5.0
(9) review
We are a public trap and skeet range specializing in beginners. You can buy or rent everything you need in the clubhouse. You can schedule a private group outing by reservation or a private lesson, otherwise no reservations or required or taken for general public shooting. Just show up and we will explain everything. Please refer to our website for more information.
3070 Merk Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30349-1269
11
Greenville Zoo
Greenville, South Carolina·
4.0
(996) review
150 Cleveland Park Dr, Greenville, SC 29601-3147
12
Still Point Wellness Spa
Asheville, North Carolina·
5.0
(968) review
Still Point Wellness offers a carefully curated menu of world-class services to support personal development through deep relaxation and self exploration. Unique modalities include Salt Water Floatation, Esalen Massage, Craniosacral Therapy and Somatic Experiencing.
946 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
13
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(98) review
Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond, Sugar Creek Brewing Company combines the watchful eye of a Trappist Monk with the technical precision of nuclear engineering to craft fresh, full-flavored beers that are immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable. Using unique combinations of aromatic yeast strains, domestic and imported hops and award-winning malt varietys, Sugar Creek infuses traditional recipes with modern tastes and techniques to create beer that nourishes both mind and body. Sugar Creek Tap Room Mon-Wed: 4pm - 9pm Thursday: 4pm - 10pm Friday: 2pm - 10pm Saturday: 11am- 10pm Sunday: 12pm - 8pm Tighten the ropes and raise the sails, the Sugar Creek Brewing Co. Tap room is where your exploration begins! We have constructed a large taproom and private event room and staffed it with kind, courteous and knowledgeable beertenders. On tap you will find all of our year-round beers as well as seasonal and small-batch releases. Beers are available by the glass, 4 oz. Tasting flights, and growler fills via our Pegas CrafTap growler filler. The taproom is open for exploration seven days a week! Sugar Creek Private Event Room Adjacent to our taproom is our 1700 sqft private event room, complete with a private outdoor patio, private bar, and overhead projector. Private events are available seven days a week, for parties as small as 15 people. In addition to offering a full range of our favorite beers, Sugar Creek is happy to provide food services or accommodate outside catering.
215 Southside Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217-1727
14
The Sleepy Poet Antiques Mall
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(93) review
4450 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28209-2673
15
Sycamore Brewing
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(93) review
A small family owned brewery featuring an inviting taproom and beer garden. Serving a large selection of fresh craft beer brewed on-site as well as wine. Located directly on the light rail trail (Blue Line) a short walk from the East West stop.
2161 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203-5395
16
Wooden Robot Brewery
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(97) review
1440 S Tryon St Suite 110, Charlotte, NC 28203-4262
17
Bojangles' Coliseum
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.0
(98) review
Located in Charlotte, NC - Since 1955, Bojangles' Coliseum has hosted concerts, family shows, conferences, sports events, and Charlotte Checkers hockey.
2700 E Independence Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28205-6925
18
Historic Rosedale
Charlotte, North Carolina·
4.5
(93) review
Built in 1815, Historic Rosedale is a Federal style home surrounded by 9 acres of spectacular gardens and lush green space located just 3 miles north of Charlotte City Centre. Guided tours of the historic house are available every Friday 11:30am, and 1:00pm, and the last Saturday of the month at 11:30am and 1:00pm. Self-guided grounds only tours are available Wednesday - Friday from 10:00am to 2:30pm, (garden tours only does not include admission to historic house).
3427 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206-2052
19
Sports Connection
Charlotte, North Carolina·
3.5
(9) review
8626 Hankins Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269-2607

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