From tango lessons to chocolate fondue, Atlanta is full of romantic activities.
The capital of Georgia, Atlanta has approximately 5.5 million residents. Unlike many other Southern cities such as, Savannah and Charleston, Atlanta has not retained its historical architecture. Instead, the city led a full explosion on modern architecture to resemble the high-rise skyline found in other major cities like New York. Atlanta has also become a prominent city in cultivating the arts from hip hop music to fine art to symphony orchestras.
Stroll through the Atlanta Botanical Garden
The 30-acre tranquil botanical garden holds an impressive collection of rare plants and flowers. Various art sculptures blend harmoniously within the garden. The 10,000 square foot Fuqua Orchid Center is just one of the many extraordinary exhibits.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave. Northeast
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
404-876-5859
atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Symphony Under the Stars at Chastain Park
Pack a picnic and listen to live music in Atlanta's largest outdoor music venue, Chastain Park Amphitheater. During the summer, the venue holds a long-running concert series in conjunction with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
Chastain Park Amphitheater
4469 Stella Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
404-733-5000
classicchastain.com
Enjoy an Evening with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Grammy-award winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs more than 200 concerts annually. In addition to performing at the Chastain Amphitheater, the orchestra also performs at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater at Encore Park and the Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1280 Peachtree Street, Northeast
Suite 4074
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
404-733-4807
atlantasymphony.org
Sleep-over at the Georgia Aquarium
From May to October, the Georgia Aquarium offers a unique experience to sleep with the exotic marine life with the adults-only sleepover. The night includes a gallery tour and live jazz entertainment.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
Dinner and Show at the Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is a prominent Atlanta landmark. Ticket holders can purchase a dinner and show package for a set price.
Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
404-881-2100
foxtheatre.org
Hot Air Balloon Tour
Enjoy a tour of Atlanta from high above the clouds in a private hot-air balloon. Balloons Over Georgia flies 40 to 50 miles over the Atlanta skyline with views of the mountains and lakes.
Balloons Over Georgia
112 Jason Lane
Cumming, GA 30040
678-947-9866
balloonsovergeorgia.com
Chocolate Fondue at the Melting Pot
"Big Night Out" at the Melting Pot, is a special fondue creation that diners can dip an array of desserts from fresh strawberries to brownies in a dark chocolate, passion fruit infused white chocolate fondue.
The Melting Pot
754 Peachtree Street NE
Midtown Atlanta, GA 30308
404-389-0099
meltingpot.com
Tango the Night Away at the Callanwold
The beautiful Gothic-Tudor mansion situated on the 12.5-acre landscape holds numerous events from outdoor jazz to tango lessons to open-mic poetry, all for a reasonable price.
Callanwold Fine Arts
980 Briarcliff Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30306
404-872-5338
callanwolde.org
Cultural Expansion at the Ichiyo Art Center
Spend an afternoon and learn the art of "ikeban," Japanese flower arrangement or other Japanese art like calligraphy and brush painting.
Ichiyo Art Center
442 East Paces Ferry Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30305
404-233-1846
ichiyoart.com
Martinis and IMAX
Have dinner, cocktails and watch an IMAX film among the large dinosaurs at the Martinis and IMAX event held every Friday from January through November at 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
76 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30307
404-929-6400
fernbankmuseum.org
