Atlanta is a wonderful place to get a taste of Southeast US culture. It is a cultural city and a good jumping-off point to explore the Smoky Mountains, the Carolinas, and the comfort food of that part of the country. Discover the land of Gone with the Wind, and the Confederacy and tour some of the stately mansions of the Old South. And for those of you who watch Paula Dean on the Food Network, here is the place to sample home-made creations which have made the Southeast a haven for food lovers.