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4 things to do in Atlanta today: Visit Georgia's National Parks for free

The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park stands as more than a scenic memorial to one of the Civil War's defining battles. It was the most-visited battlefield site in the nation in 2012, surpassing Gettysburg for the year. The park is a 2,923 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. For directions to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, please visit the National Park Service's website: http://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/directions.htm. -- Information and text from NPS.gov
The Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park stands as more than a scenic memorial to one of the Civil War's defining battles. It was the most-visited battlefield site in the nation in 2012, surpassing Gettysburg for the year. The park is a 2,923 acre National Battlefield that preserves a Civil War battleground of the Atlanta Campaign. Opposing forces maneuvered and fought here from June 19, 1864 until July 2, 1864. For directions to Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park, please visit the National Park Service's website: http://www.nps.gov/kemo/planyourvisit/directions.htm. -- Information and text from NPS.gov
By Jen West
Nov 11, 2015

Four things to do around Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 11:

1. FEATURED
'Tis the season to shop. Find the perfect seasonal style designed just for you with Mandy Kellogg Rye of Waiting on Martha, an Atlanta lifestyle brand devoted to the art of "creating a beautiful everyday," at The Frye Company in Ponce City Market from 7 - 9 p.m. [Here's everything you need to know while visiting the Ponce City Market.]

2. FREE & CHEAP
Visit a National Park today for free. All National Parks in the U.S. will be free this Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day, one of nine days each year when the National Park Service waives admission fees at its 401 parks across the country. [Take a look at Georgia's National Parks and plan your day.]

3. FOOD
Get into a Little Trouble on Wednesday nights in the Westside from 5 - 7 p.m. with their Asian street bites and high-octane house drinks for only $5 a pop. [Build your own cocktail at these six Atlanta restaurants and bars.]

4. FAMILY-FRIENDLY
Enjoy the 11th annual Marietta Veterans Day parade today 11 a.m.  Free. Marietta's parade will include drill teams, floats and military vehicles. High school bands and ROTC groups will also represent schools in Cobb County and Marietta. 774 Roswell St., Marietta. www.marietta.com/veterans-day-parade. [See more Veteran's Day events and activities around Atlanta]

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