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Neighborhoods of Atlanta in Fulton County, Georgia, United States
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South Atlanta is a district in Atlanta that contains the Grant Park, Peoplestown, Lakewood Heights, and Mechanicsville neighborhoods, and is near the world's busiest airport.
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Lakewood Amphitheater
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Historic graveyard (established 1850) which is the burial site of Margaret Mitchell, Bobby Jones, and many Civil War soldiers.
This zoo specializes in primates and African animals but also has Giant Pandas, Bornean Sumatran orangutans, Asian small-clawed otters, and a children's zoo.
Drive-in movie theater that also hosts a swap meet every Saturday and Sunday.
Excellent barbecue in a small building with a lot of character.
Hip breakfast restaurant, voted "best pancakes in world" by NY Times. Come early or be prepared to wait.
Seafood restaurant and bar, patio and a descent sized menu. Popular with younger locals, can get busy on the weekends.
Here and in Forest Park. Diner with burgers, hot dogs, chicken, and claims to have the best ice cream in the world.
MARTA East/West Line stops at King Center Station. Interstate 75, Interstate 20, and Freedom Parkway provide access by car.
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