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See Atlanta with the CityPass!

Monday, May 24th, 2010

When planning your trip this summer to see our Atlanta attractions do not forget to buy your AtlantaCity Pass.  The pass allows you to see six of our favorite Atlanta attractions in nine days for only $74.00 per adult.  As a bonus you will save $78.11.  The pass may be purchased on-line or at any of [...]

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What’s new at the Georgia Aquarium!

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

One of the most visited Georgia attractions is the Georgia Aquarium. It is located next to the World of Coke, Patriots Museum and Centennial Park. It has been a busy first half of 2010 at the Georgia Aquarium. They have added two rare Albino Reptiles, welcomed back the Beluga Whales, rescued five Loggerhead Sea Turtles [...]

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Atlanta Braves Begin 2010 Season

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

When springtime arrives in Atlanta with blue skies, sunny afternoons and crisp evenings, it is the perfect time to spend the day at Turner Field. Be sure and check the Atlanta Braves schedule so you can catch a game. The Atlanta Braves history began in 1871 in Boston, Massachusetts where they were called various names, [...]

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Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2010 in Piedmont Park

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

April is the beginning of the Atlanta Festivals that meander through our parks and neighborhoods during the year.  We are looking forward to the Atlanta Dogwood Festival 2010 in Piedmont Park on April 16 thru April 18, 2010.  A few of the other festivals you will not want to miss are the Atlanta Jazz Festival [...]

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Atlanta Symphony Celebrates Atlanta Concerts

Tuesday, March 16th, 2010

One of our favorite date nights out away from our bed and breakfast in Atlanta is to walk up Peachtree Street from the Fox Theatre to the Woodruff Arts Center.  Along bustling Peachtree Street you will pass some of our favorite restaurants, Baraonda Caffe Italiano, the Bakeshop, Oceanaire Seafood Room and TAP.  TAP is a great [...]

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The Allure of the Automobile at the High Museum

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

The High Museum of Art in the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta is presenting “The Allure of the Automobile”, March 21st. thru June 20th., 2010.  This exhibit is located just blocks from our Atlanta bed and breakfast inn. Anyone who has dreamed of  luxury automobiles with meticulous craftsmanship, including inlaid wood and state of the art engineering, must see [...]

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Orchid Daze in Atlanta

Friday, February 5th, 2010

All of our Atlanta Bed and Breakfast guests at Shellmont Inn always look forward to the Atlanta Botanical Garden Orchid Daze, February 6th thru April 11th, 2010.  Orchid Daze: Tower of Flowers is presented in the world renowned Fuqua Orchid Center, located on Piedmont Avenue,  with over 10,000 species of orchids on display. Tower of [...]

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Princess Diana Exhibit in Atlanta, GA

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

Our bed and breakfast in Atlanta, GA is excited to be located just blocks from the final stop of the US Tour of  ”Diana:  A Celebration” at the Atlanta Civic Center, presented by Delta Airlines.  The exhibit is opening, Saturday, January 23rd and will close on June 13th, 2010. This tribute chronicles the life of [...]

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Rockette's at the Fox Theatre

Friday, November 13th, 2009

  Why travel to NYC to see the Rockette’s when they are comming to Atlanta’s Fox Theatre to celebrate the Christmas season with us!  Since 1933, the Rockette’s have amazed audiences with their legendary high kicking performances and this year is no exception. The Radio City Christmas Spectacular will kick-off (pardon the pun!) on November 19th. [...]

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Cavalia in Midtown, Atlanta

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009

Show Horses When staying at your favorite Atlanta bed and breakfast, the Shellmont Inn, of course, it’s wise to follow the advise of the resident Innkeeper regarding dining and entertainment options. As many of our regular followers already know, one of our favorite local restaurants is Mitra, a fusion restaurant with a Latin twist, located just [...]

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