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smArTaLlone · #**181** Posted **Nov 6, 2010, 12:23 AM**

The Business Chronicle reports that Ripley's is interested in putting a museum downtown and according to sources is considering the shuttered Museum of Patriotism space.

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reet · #**182** Posted **Nov 6, 2010, 2:09 AM**

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Originally Posted by smArTaLlone

The Business Chronicle reports that Ripley's is interested in putting a museum downtown and according to sources is considering the shuttered Museum of Patriotism space.

Business Chronicle (subscription required)

I guess it's better than an empty store front. Still, I can't say I'm exactly looking forward to it. Maybe it will win me over. Surely these things have improved since the one I saw in Gatlinburg when I was a kid.

ATLaffinity · #**183** Posted **Nov 8, 2010, 8:34 PM**

I was glad to see that MetroFresh is taking over the Botanical Garden cafe. I think they will start early next year. Right now, they just have snacks and drinks.

Better than the C sanitation rating cafe staffed by space cadets.

Chris Creech · #**184** Posted **Nov 9, 2010, 9:00 PM**

I think between Ripley's, the Wax Museum and the Lego Museum, with what's already there and going in that will be a really nice concentration of attractions, and something for everyone's taste.

I still wish the Atlanta Historic Society had put their Olympic wing downtown at the park (where it would have made sense) they could have even moved the torch to CPark (McDonald's would be the natural sponsor - since it look slike a big McDonalds Fry Holder), The Torch where it is even by the interstate is all but forgotten. Then the AHS they could have run shuttles to the main buckhead museum with a combined ticket (maybe with stops at the High and CntrPuppetryArts.

I hear now that the NASCAR museum in Charlotte isn't pulling nearly the numbers that it was projected too and might not be doing all that great now. It might just be the economy but maybe we dodged a bullet with that one.

The GA Music Hall of Fame would be great in Atlanta, it's actually a decent museum but is obviously where it is not purely for political reasons. It just makes me even madder now to remember how Campbell pretty much blew off the Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame and handed it to the Cleveland.

(four 0 four) · #**185** Posted **Nov 9, 2010, 9:23 PM**

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Originally Posted by Chris Creech

something for everyone's taste

...or lack thereof.

With the potential addition of a sightseeing ferris wheel (by Bernie Marcus) and the proposed pirate museum that area will be chock full of the weirdest assortment of tourist traps known to man.

rythym · #**186** Posted **Nov 10, 2010, 4:46 PM**

..and isn't it exciting?!

(four 0 four) · #**187** Posted **Nov 10, 2010, 11:21 PM**

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..and isn't it exciting?!

To be honest, I'm really not sure.

Most everything seems to be targeting the same little corner of downtown. It seems that if things were spread out more and/or included a greater mix of residential and retail it would make for a better experience.

In general:
Many of the planned facilites would be medium-sized structures and more than likely would be at least somewhat architecturally significant. To have all of these (in addition to Coke & aquarium) fighting for attention in the same vicinity seems like a waste of (potentially) good architecture. Keep them downtown but just spread things out a bit.

Specific (and personal) opinions:
College Hall of Fame...good fit which should draw crowds.
Health Museum...yawn. Its unique but if I could only pick a few of what's planned, this would be towards the bottom of the list.
Lego...although other cities have them it seems like they are tailored for the area. Should be a good draw.
Civil Rights Museum...Perfect city but I think it should be located more towards Auburn Ave (stop on the trolly!). For broader appeal it should focus on other civil/human rights struggles in additional to African American.
Ripleys...too Gatlinburg/Niagara Falls.
Ferris Wheel...hmmm, haven't decided. Initial reaction, kinda goofy.
Pirate Museum...what coud they possibly have been thinking?!

Did I forget anything? I'm anxious to hear any other opinons!

rythym · #**188** Posted **Nov 11, 2010, 2:46 AM**

I feel like the area around COP is an absolutely ideal spot for these upcoming attractions. And as they are built retail will continue to sprout up due to the increased foot traffic. Of course it will be a while before more residential units are constructed, unless Post happens to build the apartments at AP.
With the museums being built close together I would equate it to the food court at your local mall. Certainly the neons tend to blend together, but it's good to know I can get a slushie and a Greek salad in relatively the same area, however kitschy it may seem.
And I agree with all of your assessments of coming attractions minus the "Eye". It will have an immediate positive impact.

Did I miss some news about a Madam Tussaud's? Or is Creech making things up?

SwimAtl · #**189** Posted **Nov 11, 2010, 9:25 PM**

four o four - the rights center does have a broad perspective - they are clear that will be inclusive about all groups - check the website - their mission statement is brilliant

smArTaLlone · #**190** Posted **Nov 12, 2010, 12:39 AM**

The Lego center was considering suburban locations also so there's no certainty that it would go downtown.

Re: the pirate museum, it was one guy's idea. And since it was supposed to open about the same time as the dolphin exhibit and we've heard nothing about it since, it may already be dead.

shivtim · #**191** Posted **Mar 21, 2011, 6:27 PM**

EVOS in Viewpoint is re-opening this Friday, March 21st.
Meanwhile work on Five Napkin Burger at 10th and Piedmont appears to be coming along nicely. They've changed the building quite a bit.

shivtim · #**192** Posted **Mar 21, 2011, 6:32 PM**

I guess this falls under entertainment news...
Construction on Six Flags' new coaster, "Daredevil Dive," is coming along nicely. This picture (from Six Flags' facebook page) is from last week:

They have since completed the entire lift/drop structure and are working on the inversions. All of the footers are already in place, so it should be swift work from here.

trainiac · #**193** Posted **May 11, 2011, 5:30 PM**

Anyone notice the IHOP that magically appeared on Ponce at the old Krystals building (more recently South Fork cafe)

Did they tear down and rebuild or just remodel? Must have happened when I was on vacation

Anyone been to the Daiquiri Factory yet?

shivtim · #**194** Posted **May 11, 2011, 7:59 PM**

^Not sure on those two, although I did hear that the Daiquiri Factory failed its first health inspection.

Five Guys in Spire is now open. Work is progressing swiftly on "Five Napkin Burger" at Piedmont and 10th.

PedestriAnne · #**195** Posted **May 12, 2011, 12:42 AM**

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Originally Posted by trainiac

Anyone notice the IHOP that magically appeared on Ponce at the old Krystals building (more recently South Fork cafe)

Did they tear down and rebuild or just remodel? Must have happened when I was on vacation

Anyone been to the Daiquiri Factory yet?

That's been there for a while. ("A while" as in probably a year.) But, it also seemed to me to just sprout out of nowhere. If I'm not mistaken it was a tear down and re-build.

Do you mean the Daiquiri Factory on W. Peachtree? I didn't even know it was there, but I happened to be Zipcar-ing by Sunday night and that place was LIVE. It was totally stuffed with people inside and out. You'd think they were giving the drinks away.

trainiac · #**196** Posted **May 12, 2011, 3:15 PM**

Wow, glad they had some people there. Hopefully they're finding their audience.

I noticed Ricardo Ullio has most of the interior finished at 5th & Ptree and it looked like it was full of prospective employees. Talked to him briefly and he said he's planning on a soft opening Saturday then open for lunch and dinner next week. The patio will be a huge improvement over the last few tenants.

ATLaffinity · #**197** Posted **May 12, 2011, 4:47 PM**

I thought Daiquiri Factory was going to be dead on arrival. I was wrong. It's packed.

atlantaguy · #**198** Posted **May 14, 2011, 4:14 PM**

You guys should check out the pool area of the new Melia Hotel at West Peachtree & North Ave. This hotel is gung-ho on the city, and wants the pool to be quite the new venue. I had lunch there the other day and was blown away.

This is their first property in the U.S., and they seriously plan on making a big impact.

dirtybird · #**199** Posted **May 14, 2011, 5:35 PM**

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Originally Posted by atlantaguy

You guys should check out the pool area of the new Melia Hotel at West Peachtree & North Ave. This hotel is gung-ho on the city, and wants the pool to be quite the new venue. I had lunch there the other day and was blown away.

This is their first property in the U.S., and they seriously plan on making a big impact.

Interesting; I will check it out. Thanks for the tip!

micropundit · #**200** Posted **May 16, 2011, 4:56 AM**

http://whatnowatlanta.com/2011/05/15/oli...r-and-others-to-open-at-town-brookhaven/