Hone Your Riding Skills
Atlanta
During the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers was the site for all things equestrian. Thirty minutes from downtown Atlanta, this park also hosted the first Olympic mountain bike race and the final two pentathlon competitions. The venue is still open for sporting events as well as individual horseback rides through Linda's Riding School. With 30 horses, Linda offers a variety of options, including a onehour lesson in a covered arena at her stables or a threehour trail ride in the hilly outskirts of Conyers or in the Horse Park ($45 for a private lesson, $50 for a three-hour outing; lindasridingschool.com). If you're a seasoned equestrienne, you can practice jumping and dressage (think horse ballet) at her stables.

In your spare time
Jog through 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. Built for medal presentations and entertainment, it's now a popular attraction for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the year-round festivals and concerts, including live lunchtime music on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October and Wednesday Wind Down concerts at dusk through September.

Where to stay
Stick close to downtown at Twelve Centennial Park. The all-suite hotel boasts kitchens in every room (from $189; twelvehotels.com).