admin | March 2, 2010

I love this promotion— From March 6-22, The Atlanta Preservation Center will present the 7th annual Phoenix Flies. There’s too much going on for me to give you the complete list, but I can tell you that there’ll be more than 160 free events at dozens of Atlanta’s historic sites during the two-week period. [...]

Category: Attractions, Child's Play, Freebies | 4 Comments »
Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta History Center, free, free admission, guided tours, guided walking tours, phoenix flies, tullie smith farm, walking tour, wren's nest

admin | February 15, 2010

During The Big Read, the Atlanta History Center will host a range of free programming, and I, for one, am excited:
The Big Read has a goal: “To revitalize the role of reading in American culture and bring the power of literature into the lives of its citizens.” That’s a noble goal, but it’s the freebies [...]

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Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta History Center, free, free admission, free event, free lecture, free movies, margaret mitchell house, the big read, their eyes were watching god, zora neale hurston, [where: 30305]

admin | February 5, 2010

Don’t miss out on these deals, which were posted on Cities on the Cheap:

Coupon for Free Crispy Breaded Fish at Long John Silver’s
Coupon for Free Bag of Tortilla Chips at On The Border on Feb. 7
Reminder: Free Admission to Museums, Botanical Gardens & Performances
11 Free Country Songs on iTunes
Free Download of Radiohead Concert for Haiti [...]

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admin | December 4, 2009

It’s the first week of the month, which means it’s time to be on the lookout for free admission deals. I’ve posted these before, but it’s past due for a reminder:

Museums on Us. Are you a Bank of America account holder? If so, take advantage of the Museums on Us perk. Just show your Bank [...]

Category: Attractions, Child's Play, Freebies | 1 Comment »
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admin | November 15, 2009

The title pretty much says it all. Through Dec. 1, 2009, you can get free admission to the Margaret Mitchell House or the Atlanta History Center when you buy a copy of the 70th anniversary edition of Gone with the Wind on Blu-Ray or DVD at MovieStop. The movie will be available starting November 17, [...]

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Tags: Atlanta History Center, free, free admission, gone with the wind, margaret mitchell house, movie stop, moviestop

admin | October 14, 2009

When I took Spanish in high school, one of my favorite phrases was “El Dia de los Muertos.” A) It’s fun to say. And B) It’s just a cool tradition. I love the concept of taking a day to remember those who’ve passed without spending it decked out in black. The day’s a celebration of [...]

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Tags: Atlanta, Atlanta History Center, day of the dead, dia de los muertos, free, free admission, [where: 30305]

admin | August 26, 2009

Hats off to Rana, the AJC’s Atlanta Bargain Hunter, for checking the Atlanta Half/Off website & spotting this deal:
You can buy family packs of tickets (2 adults + 4 kids) to the Atlanta History Center for $19.99. Not too bad, given that the regular price is $15 per adult & $10 for kids ages 4-12. [...]

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admin | August 24, 2009

I have family memberships to a few attractions around the Atlanta area. I love ‘em, and they more than pay for themselves because we actually use them.
We don’t have passes to the Georgia Aquarium, but I’m considering buying them this September, thanks to this deal:
September is Swaptember. For the month of September, if you’re [...]

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admin | October 23, 2008

I can’t remember a time in my life when one of Jim Henson’s magical creatures didn’t play a role. Oscar the Grouch was, by far, my favorite character on Sesame Street, and The Muppets’ Animal rocked on the drums. Plus, the theme song to Fraggle Rock set the theme for my life: “Dance your cares [...]

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admin | September 17, 2008

Whether you’re a local looking for cheap staycation options or a tourist hoping to find a quick and easy way to explore Atlanta for less, Atlanta CityPass is a bargain. For $69 per adult and $49 per child, you can buy an Atlanta CityPass and get into six attractions over nine days–almost half off the [...]

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