Going to Atlanta
 

Are there any good places in or near Atlanta?

I've yet to actually get inside them, as I always seem to visit them after close. But, just north of Atlanta, about 30min or so, is both rainbeau orchids and peach state orchids. They are both open on weekends. I've bought several 'chids from these 2 places at local farmer's markets. Hopefully you'll have some luck, and let us know what you find!

Isn't there one of the largest seaquariums in Atlanta as well??

Ha. I was focused on orchids only. Shows you what I get.
Fun things to do...
World of Coke (and try all 50 or however many flavors)
Georgia Aquarium (pretty good time)
If old enough, Have a drink on top of the Westin hotel at the Sundial restaurant (slowly rotates over about an hour, so you can see all of downtown ATL.

Go the the Atlanta Botanical Gardens! The Fuqua Orchid Center there is spectacular.

Went to both of them as well as the aquarium & botanical gardens. Thanks for the info, both orchid growers were very nice! I enjoyed visiting them, both. The aquarium was unbelievable, the size of there tanks, WOW!