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we are limited to staying inside the perimeter for Atlanta and inside the Beltway for DC. Also, we are limited to natural scenery. Built environments do not play a part in the comparison, nor does anything outside the Beltway/Perimeter.
Late response, and you are correct on the parameters of the discussion. But the irony is that this works even more in DC's favor. The best/more naturally scenic parts of the Chattahoochee are definitely outside of the Perimeter where it starts to bend and curve more, carving out some open areas where one can take in much more scenery. The river cuts across the far northwestern part of the Perimeter for very short stretch and nearly half runs through an industrial area. The Chattahoochee National Recreation Area does extend into the Perimeter though, and there are some spots where one can take it the natural scenery which is beautiful:
And that's pretty much it for Atlanta as far as the Chattahoochee goes inside the Perimeter.
As far as DC goes, most of its riverfront natural scenery is along the Potomac although there are a few spots along the Anacostia that qualify, such as at the National Arboretum and Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens:
But what truly gives DC the advantage here is the George Washington Parkway and the various Potomac river islands which provide an abundance of natural scenery right in the middle of a dense, heavily developed urban core. Also the naturally occurring falls is due to DC's geographical location along the fall line, which is the ancient shoreline where the coastal plain transitions to the Piedmont. Also Rock Creek branches off from the Potomac and snakes inland for a good while with DC's signature urban park built around it:
There's also the Sligo Creek Trail system which features elevational changes in semi-wooded environment, with houses that have steep front yard steps (residents typically access their homes by way of a back residential alley that's higher in elevation and level with the back entrances). https://www.google.com/maps/@38.9812...!7i5504!8i2752
DC has better mannicured landscaped areas near the most popular parts of the city but overall its lacks natural beauty compared to Atlanta. When I lived in the ciity of Atlanta just blocks from downtown, there are forested areas with creeks,hilly terrain and even in the densest core of city u just see green mixed in with the built environment.
Most people think of DC are just thinking of and around the Mall and monuments but in the majority of the city you dont see the level of nature you do in Atlanta.
One thing I will say about DC is that you get way better drop dead gorgeous views with the water and wooded areas along some of the highways
Brookhaven is inside the Perimeter and has its Cherry Blossom Festival coming up.
the Cherry Bloosoms are really only found in one area in DC, Its not like they are natural. Atlanta does have more dogwoods that are every bit as pretty as Cherry Blossoms which are not natural to the area or the US.
Brookhaven is inside the Perimeter and has its Cherry Blossom Festival coming up.
the Cherry Bloosoms are really only found in one area in DC, Its not like they are natural. Atlanta does have more dogwoods that are every bit as pretty as Cherry Blossoms which are not natural to the area or the US.
You can find plenty of Cherry Blossoms in Atlanta. Sure, nothing like the massive amounts in DC and more like a few here and there but they are around. Centennial Park is one of the best places to see them. Also some in Grant Park and Piedmont Park.
You can find plenty of Cherry Blossoms in Atlanta. Sure, nothing like the massive amounts in DC and more like a few here and there but they are around. Centennial Park is one of the best places to see them. Also some in Grant Park and Piedmont Park.
To be honest I never paid attention. All sorts of flowered tress around i just never thought to connect the dots that some might be Cherry Trees
Brookhaven is inside the Perimeter and has its Cherry Blossom Festival coming up. the Cherry Bloosoms are really only found in one area in DC, Its not like they are natural. Atlanta does have more dogwoods that are every bit as pretty as Cherry Blossoms which are not natural to the area or the US.
You couldn’t be more incorrect than you are now.
To be honest I never paid attention. All sorts of flowered tress around i just never thought to connect the dots that some might be Cherry Trees
Other than cherry blossoms it's harder to identify what type of flowers they are. I know the Branford Pears are the white ones in early to mid March that smell really bad. The small purple ones I believe are Eastern Redbuds, and then there's Magnolias. Surprisingly even though it's Georgia, I don't see a lot of peach blossoms.
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