Accommodations

A block of rooms has been set aside for our guests at the Hampton Inn Peachtree Corners/Norcross. If you would like overnight accommodations, please call 1-800-HAMPTON or 770-729-0015 and ask for the Borrego/Peck wedding. The rate is $54/night for two doubles or one king. In order to guarantee rate and availability, please reserve your rooms before July 8th, 2006.

Hampton Inn - Norcross
440 Technology Parkway * Norcross, GA 30092 * 770-729-0015

Camping

If you are interested in camping, Atlanta's Stone Mountain Park is less than 15 miles away. The campsite rentals generally range from $25 - $45 and vary based on the utilities offered and location within the campground.

If you would like something a little bit cheaper and are willing to travel (the closest one being about an hour away), the North Georgia mountains have a lot of great campgrounds. Go to the Georgia State Parks website for more details.

Things to Do in Atlanta

If you're coming from out of town and would like to know some of the things to do in the area, here are a few ideas!

  • Stone Mountain Park: We highly recommend visiting Stone Mountain Park. Besides being able to climb the large granite mountain, there are lots of activities (especially for children). Make sure you don't miss the spectacular laser show, which is free and shown nightly at 9:30 pm. The cost is $8/vehicle to get into the park.
  • Georgia Aquarium: The largest aquarium in the world, the Georgia Aquarium is quite breathtaking. It is located downtown across from Centennial Park and is truly incredible. Tickets are $17 for children and $22.75 for adults. It is recommended you purchase your tickets beforehand - it cuts down on line wait time and the possibility that they might sell out!
  • World of Coca-Cola: Make sure you visit the World of Coca-Cola, a large collection of memorabilia that celebrates the refreshing beverage that was created here in Atlanta in 1886. It's fascinating to see how Coke has changed over time, and how the history of the United States has affected it. Tickets are $5 for children and $9 for adults.
  • Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site: Learn all about Martin Luther King Jr. and the history of the Civil Rights movement at the MLKJ National Historic Site. The cost is free, but donations are accepted.
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History: One of the largest natural history museums in the U.S., Fernbank Museum has some spectaular architecture and exhibits. There is a life-sized kaleidoscope, a skeleton of the largest dinosaur ever discovered, an IMAX theater, and a story of the earth's develoment, complete with sound effects and recreated landscapes. Museum tickets start at $8 for children and $10 for adults (IMAX theater tickets extra).
  • Fox Theatre: If you're dying to see a show, the Fox Theatre is the place to go! The inside architecture is quite amazing. Ticket prices vary depending on the show and time.
  • Margaret Mitchell House and Museum: This house once was the residence where Margaret Mitchell penned her famous novel "Gone With the Wind". Now, the Margaret Mitchell House offers visitors a 90-minute guided tour that tells the story of the author, the Pulitzer Prize-winning book and the making of the movie. Tickets are $5 for children and $12 for adults.
  • CNN Center: Home to the world's first and largest 24-hour news network, the CNN Center features a Studio Tour that treats visitors to a behind-the scenes look at the live newsrooms in action. The tour features history and trivia as well as interactive exhibits that put visitors in the control room and at the anchor desk of their own television newscast. The cost is $9 for children and $12 for adults.
  • Centennial Olympic Park: Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the Centenniel Olympic Park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing. This is a public park, so the cost is free.
  • Zoo Atlanta: One of the oldest zoos in the United States, Zoo Atlanta features natural habitats for the animals, as well as two pandas from China. Tickets are $12 for children and $18 for adults.
  • Piedmont Park: This 185-acre Piedmont Park, home to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens and to summer festivals, is also popular with joggers. Since this is a public park, the cost is free.