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Memorial Day is a day to honor and mourn the men and women who’ve served our country in the US Armed Forces. For some, this means attending memorial services or events honoring American heroes. For others, it means family BBQs and lakeside retreats. If you’re not sure which camp you fall into when it comes to spending Memorial Day in Atlanta, check out our list of events, activities, and ideas for the long weekend.
Host a party at home
What’s more patriotic than firing up the grill and inviting friends, family, and neighbors over for some good food and yard games? As life continues in the direction of “normal,” the CDC has loosened restrictions. This means we can finally reconnect with people outside the “pods” we’ve grown accustomed to over the last year and a half. If you and your loved ones feel safe doing so, host a potluck-style gathering in your backyard with the traditional Memorial Day grub (i.e., potato salad, hot dogs, and burgers.) If the weather calls for it, set up a little fire pit, roast marshmallows, and light sparklers. As for decoration, stick to the classic red, white and blue theme to invoke a truly patriotic essence to the event.
Shop the Memorial Day Sale
Memorial Day is a great time to buy items for your home and outdoor living areas as well as fashionable items to sport this summer. Lenox Square, Atlantic Station, Perimeter Mall, Sugarloaf Mills, and The Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta will all have fabulous sales so that you can stock up for less. This is a great time to purchase outdoor living items like grills, pools, and patio furniture. Plus, outlet malls are enjoyable venues for leisurely walks and soaking up the sunshine and comfortable spring weather.
Camp at Lake Lanier
If your family is still playing it safe and avoiding crowds this Memorial Day, there’s still plenty for you to do. But our top recommendation would be booking a campsite up at Lake Lanier, located less than 40-miles north of the city. This stunning lake offers a refreshing escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown, so you can enjoy some quality family time swimming, kayaking, roasting marshmallows, grilling, and hiking. While you’re in the area, take a day to explore the stunning Sawnee Mt. Preserve. This gorgeous 963-acre park is known for the Indian Seats rock formation and its beautiful hiking trails.
Visit Zoo Atlanta
Visiting the zoo may not be your first thought when it comes to planning your Memorial Day activities, but stay with us! In addition to the usual attractions at Zoo Atlanta, i.e., events, shows, and the world’s most exotic wildlife, visitors will also be able to sample frosty beers and enjoy live music at the Brew at the Zoo event.
Venture up to Stone Mountain
Last but certainly not least, Stone Mountain, one of Georgia’s most loved natural wonders, will host an epic, family-friendly Memorial Day event. Pack up the kiddos and drive a quick 30-minutes to the family-friendly event of the season. Experience the park’s 3,200 beautiful acres, live shows, shopping, and dining at The Crossroads. Popular attractions to experience include Summit Skyride, Geyser Towers®, SkyHike®, Scenic Railroad, 4-D Theater, Ride The Ducks™, The Great Barn®, Great Locomotive Chase Adventure Golf, Antebellum Plantation & Farmyard, and Discovering Stone Mountain Museum at Memorial Hall. After sunset, experience the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision®. This spectacular event displays choreographed lights with toe-tapping tunes and take-your-breath-away pyrotechnics. It is the very best way to cap off a day at Stone Mountain Park, and best of all, we’ll join together for a special salute to the troops with an extended fireworks finale.
However you choose to spend your Memorial Day in Atlanta this year, we wish you a happy, healthy, and fun-filled long weekend!
Find your rustic retreat in the beautiful North Valleys with four collections of new single-family homes to choose from – Arvada and Peavine Trails at Stonefield and Bianco and Rosso at Cabernet Highlands. Choose from a total of 12 new home designs tailored for today’s lifestyles and outfitted with an array of Everything’s Included® features – all at no extra cost. Plus, it’s never been easier to discover your dream home with three ways to tour: virtually or schedule a guided tour with a knowledgeable New Home Consultant or Self-Guided Tour to view the models on your own.
“Near great schools, shopping, restaurants and outdoor recreational opportunities, the North Valleys offers the ideal environment to put down roots and discover your best life,” said Dustin Barker, Division President for Lennar Reno. “Featuring single, two-story and multigenerational designs, there’s a home for every lifestyle, so stop by today and find the home you’ve been dreaming of.”
Stonefield offers two collections of two-story homes. Arvada presents two designs ranging from approximately 1,614 to 1,823 square feet, with three bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms and two-bay garages. Peavine Trails provides four designs ranging from approximately 2,021 to 2,590 square feet of living space, with up to three to four bedrooms, two and one-half bathrooms to three bathrooms and two-bay garages.
Cabernet Highlands offers two collections of single-story homes. Bianco offers spacious homesites and three designs ranging from approximately 1,721 to 2,175 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two to two and one-half bathrooms and two-car garages. Rosso offers large homesites with three designs ranging from approximately 2,200 to 2,547 square feet with three to four bedrooms, two to three bathrooms and two to three-car garages.
New homes showcase the latest in contemporary design: open living areas for entertaining, stunning kitchens with center islands, expansive owner’s suites with spa-inspired bathrooms and flexible bonus rooms that can accommodate a variety of needs on select plans. The Shire plan at Rosso showcases Lennar’s popular Next Gen® – The Home Within A Home®, which provides an attached private suite with its own separate entrance, living area with kitchenette, bedroom and bathroom. The suite is ideal for multigenerational living or transform the flexible space into anything you need, like a home office, gym or learning area for the kids.
Every new home also comes loaded with desirable features and upgrades at no extra cost through Lennar’s signature Everything’s Included® program. Granite countertops, high-quality cabinetry, stainless steel and energy-efficient appliances, home automation, wifi designs with no dead spots and more come as standard.
Both communities are located in a family-friendly part of northern Reno and provide easy access to parks, freeways, shopping centers, schools and an abundance of recreational opportunities, like the Sierra Nevada mountain range and Lake Tahoe.
To learn more about these new home opportunities in the North Valleys or schedule a tour, visit www.Lennar.com/Reno.
Kingwood-Royal Brook just grand opened a fully furnished model from the beautiful Fairway Collection of homes by Lennar. The dynamic two-story Oak Hill III Next Gen® floor plan is one of seven distinctive floorplans available from the Fairway Collection. The only Next Gen® option, offering 3,272 sq. ft., includes a private suite boasting a separate and private front entry that leads into a home office space- complete with a handy coffee bar and full bathroom. The main home features an inviting front porch and foyer entry that leads into a flex room. This space offers homeowners the unique solution of a monitored homework space, all while taking conference calls and seeing clients from the convenience of your own home office right next door.
The Oak Hill III floorplan also boasts an island kitchen with a walk-in pantry, open dining room, and a family room with the option to add a corner fireplace, a relaxing covered rear patio, a walk-in utility room, and a two-car garage. The first-floor master bedroom features an en suite bathroom with dual sinks, a stand-up shower, a private toilet enclosure, and a spacious walk-in closet. The second floor features three additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a spacious game room.
The Fairway Collection offers spacious and open floor plans, gorgeous exteriors, and an exceptional blend of included features. You will love the wonderful included amenities such as an island kitchen with breakfast nook, an elegant formal dining room, a first-floor master suite, generous walk-in closets, a handy mudroom, a large utility room with freezer space, and a relaxing covered rear patio.
Appropriately named “The Livable Forest”, Kingwood’s beautifully wooded surroundings and innovative master-plan have helped it grow into a charming small town, where residents find the ideal combination of new homes, amenities, conveniences, and outstanding Humble ISD schools all close to home.
To learn more about this community, visit https://www.lennar.com/new-homes/texas/houston/porter/kingwood-royal-brook or call 888-671-8175. To view a virtual tour of the model home located at 9306 Dunsmore Creek Court, please click here.
