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Georgia is known for peaches. And in its capital city, there are dozens of places named for the fuzzy fruit. From businesses to streets like Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Way and Peachtree Park Drive, to name a few. But it's the original Peachtree Street that is the spine of the city. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Westin Hotels
ATLANTA — Georgia is known for its peaches. And in its capital city, there are dozens of places named for the fuzzy fruit - from businesses to streets like Peachtree Plaza, Peachtree Way and Peachtree Park Drive, to name a few. But it’s the original Peachtree Street that is the spine of the city.
Running north and south from the heart of downtown Atlanta to suburban Buckhead and beyond, you could actually use the route as a key to the city. To be sure, not all of Atlanta’s biggest attractions are on Peachtree - you won’t find the Georgia Aquarium here, or the New World of Coca-Cola. But you will find plenty of hotels, some interesting landmarks, shopping and other places to visit.
Peachtree Fountains Plaza marks an entrance to Underground Atlanta, a major retail and entertainment district - http://www.underground-atlanta.com/. Concerts, specialty vendors and eateries make this subterranean site a favourite among tourists and natives alike. New Year’s Eve at Underground Atlanta is marked by the drop of - what else - a giant glittering peach, and you’ll also find the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau visitor’s centre here - http://www.atlanta.net/.
Peachtree Street is in the midst of a new hotel boom. The Sheraton Colony Square Hotel at Peachtree and 14th streets is scheduled to reopen March 18 as the W Atlanta Midtown. Another W hotel, the W Atlanta Buckhead, is scheduled to open on Peachtree in the fall; and The Mansion on Peachtree, a luxury hotel, opens in Buckhead in May. Another boutique hotel, Twelve Centennial Park, is located at West Peachtree Street and Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard.

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Dogwood Trails events set
By SUSAN COTTLE-LEONARD
The Palestine Herald
Palestine has one more weekend of Dogwood celebration in store, and then we’ll be back to our more general “Embrace Nature” mode.
My husband and I drove through Davey Dogwood Park Sunday; one of the peak days, and the ride makes it perfectly clear why people come from all over the region to view the delicate trees. One admirer said the masses of airy white blossoms look like clouds floating in the park.
The clusters of azalea bushes and wisteria are sights to behold, as well. One Houston tourist said he had never seen wisteria growing up into the trees, just manicured bushes. He was impressed, as well he should be.
The Arts and Crafts Fair and all festival events have been very well received, and the bike ride, John Paul Strain Exhibit and Airing of the Quilts added so much to the events. You have just one more weekend to see “Once Upon a Mattress,” and I urge you not to miss it. This is one of the best Palestine Community Theater productions yet, and that’s saying a lot. The curtain rises at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow night and at 2 p.m. Sunday.
Congratulations to all the participants in the play, those in front of and behind the curtain, and special kudos to Dixie Lee Curtis, who gives a riveting, hilarious truly royal performance as the “shy” frog-loving princess.
Spring Marketplace in the Museum takes place at the Museum for East Texas Culture, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow. Events include a silent auction, painting demonstration, and fun with Top Guns. A Texas Ranger & Cow Camp on the lawn features chuck wagon cooking, as well.
Main Street Palestine and the Historic Landmark Commission present Historic Views and Hard Hat Tours 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with 511 Royal, 1020 E. Lacy, 801 Esplanade, The Dilley Building and The Redlands Building available for tours. On Sunday, 1-4 p.m., the Dilley and Redlands buildings will again be open. You may go to any of the properties Saturday and purchase a ticket for the tour.

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