During a recent visit to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, we were reminded that this is one of those unique elements of the city that should be taken advantage of more often. Now with a $55 million improvement that doubled its size and added the much hyped Canopy Walk, it’s time to discover (or rediscover) this natural marvel in the middle of our urban jungle. There are a variety of events you can check out on their website, but we recommend two for date options:

Cocktails in the Garden
Every Thursday night (6 – 10 p.m.) from May to Sept. the garden stays open for a chance to have a few drinks and stroll through the new additions. Walk through the tree tops along the 600 foot long Canopy Walk while enjoying the tranquility of nature against the backdrop of the Atlanta skyline. Sit beside the water at the new Cascades Garden or sample food at a chef demonstration in the Edible Garden and outdoor kitchen. Entry is $15 and a cash bar.

Concerts in the Garden
This summer concert series takes place at the Garden’s Great Lawn, which makes for a relatively small outdoor music experience. The flat grass area is surrounded by trees and the rest of the garden, never putting you too far away from the stage. Food and wine can be purchased onsite from notable Atlanta restaurants. Just bring a blanket and your date. Tickets for this summer’s series go on sale May 31 and feature Emmylou Harris, She & Him, John Hiatt, Joan Baez, Delbert McClinton, and Johnny Lang.

This entry was posted on Friday, May 28th, 2010 at 9:19 am and is filed under Activities.