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Old Dec 13, 12, 8:31 am   #1
 
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Cool stuff to see in ATL?
I'm connecting through ATL next month and have a 3 hour layover. Haven't been there for a few years. Anything interesting to go see/do while there? (Within the airport.)

I'll be coming from NRT in BE and connecting to a domestic flight in F with meal service so food is not a priority, unless there is a food opportunity I shouldn't miss. I'm also not interested in shopping.

I can delay entering the SC if there is some art/history/museum type thing to do.

Thanks for suggestions!
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Old Dec 13, 12, 8:33 am   #2
 
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I'm connecting through ATL next month and have a 3 hour layover. Haven't been there for a few years. Anything interesting to go see/do while there? (Within the airport.)

I'll be coming from NRT in BE and connecting to a domestic flight in F with meal service so food is not a priority, unless there is a food opportunity I shouldn't miss. I'm also not interested in shopping.

I can delay entering the SC if there is some art/history/museum type thing to do.

Thanks for suggestions!
- If you walk through the tunnel connecting the various terminals (instead of taking the train), there is a nice Zimbabwean sculpture collection to see

- Foodwise, terminal E has One Flew South ... always worth a visit.

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- If you walk through the tunnel connecting the various terminals (instead of taking the train), there is a nice Zimbabwean sculpture collection to see

- Foodwise, terminal E has One Flew South ... always worth a visit.

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One Flew South is the place to see and be seen at. Chef was a contestant on Iron Chef America and brings pizaaz (not pizza) and flair that is not to be missed.
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Old Dec 13, 12, 8:38 am   #4
 
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As said the sculptures are always fun to see but there is also now a history of Atlanta between B and C. Worth walking and reading.
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Old Dec 13, 12, 8:51 am   #5
 
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What's good about One Flew South?
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Old Dec 13, 12, 9:04 am   #6
 
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What's good about One Flew South?
The food:

http://www.oneflewsouthatl.com/

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Old Dec 13, 12, 9:12 am   #7
 
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- If you walk through the tunnel connecting the various terminals (instead of taking the train), there is a nice Zimbabwean sculpture collection to see
But only if you're fit. Otherwise, you'll find the entire experience abusive and disgraceful.
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Actually, that's a different tunnel ... a much more boring tunnel.

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The new international terminal F (architecture. lighting, etc.) including the SC. The lounges in E and A Centerpoint are also worth a visit if you have time and want to do some lounge hopping.
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Old Dec 13, 12, 10:44 am   #10
 
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As said the sculptures are always fun to see but there is also now a history of Atlanta between B and C. Worth walking and reading.
I believe the African sculptures are between A & T. It's my "touchstone" for Atlanta and I walk through and see them whenever I have enough layover. If they ever pull it down and put the pieces up for auction I'm bidding on Nzuzu:
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Old Dec 13, 12, 10:50 am   #11
 
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walk from concourse to concourse, and across each wing of them. Should burn some time.

wait, only 3 hour layover. maybe just two concourses and two wings

or, if you feel like raising your blood pressure, walk from D1 to D40s
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Old Dec 13, 12, 12:20 pm   #12
 
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One Flew South has been voted onto the list of best airport restaurants in America and Worldwide. It is where I do my NRT preflight dining.
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Old Dec 13, 12, 1:13 pm   #13
 
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The new international terminal F (architecture. lighting, etc.) including the SC.
While the architecture is interesting the lighting sucks - the blue reflects off the floor and when walking quickly it seems like flashing lights.
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How about the DM hat guy?
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Are you into craft beer? Sweetwater Brewery, local to ATL, has two locations at the airport: A25 and B10.

ATL also usually has some interesting rotating and permanent art exhibits:
http://www.atlanta-airport.com/passe...m/Default.aspx
Last edited by realjd; Dec 13, 12 at 1:45 pm.. Reason: Clearified who has the art - certainly not Sweetwater!
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