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– The ultimate insider s guide to Atlanta- Features interesting and unusual places not found in traditional travel guides- Part of the international 111 Places Shops series with over 650 titles and 3.8 million copies in print worldwide- Appeals to both the local market (more than 486,000 people call Atlanta home) and the tourist market (more than 50 million people visit Atlanta every year!)- Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photographs- A revised and updated editionAtlanta gifts her visitors a generous dose of Southern hospitality and international culture steeped in history, flavors, and high-tech, all on the wings of progress and a keen eye on the future. Let s explore the city from its Native American origins through the tumultuous U.S. Civil War, uncover contemporary oddities, and even venture all the way to 8,113 A.D. You ll meet Atlanta s first African-American millionaire, discover whose shrine features a golden toilet, explore sites along the city s journey to become a global leader in filmmaking, and learn the city s Grammy connections to the State song, Georgia on My Mind . Striving to keep a grasp on her illustrious, rich history while simultaneously making magnificent strides, leaps, and bounds to continue growing as a major metropolitan area and international destination, Atlanta s 111 places will fascinate and surprise even Atlanta natives.