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Address: 225 Baker St, Atlanta, GA 30313
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"Moored" north of Centennial Olympic Park, a massive glass and steel prow beckons modern explorers to discover the wonders that lie deep within the Georgia Aquarium, one of the largest and most architecturally stunning facilities of its kind. Exotic batfish, sea goblins and bowmouth guitarfish are among 100,000 fish...
Address: 121 Baker St NW, Atlanta, GA 30303
The new World of Coca-Cola shares the story of the legendary American beverage via state-of-the-art interactive exhibits, a 4-D multi-sensory movie and even a working bottling line. While you learn about the company's development, innovative advertising (now part of international culture) and plans for the future,...
Address: 1 CNN Ctr, Atlanta, GA 30303
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Experience Inside CNN Atlanta and see global news in the making. Go behind the scenes to see how a production comes together, and view television broadcast innovations and the technology that makes global news-gathering a reality. You may catch sight of your favorite TV journalist, and you can even try your hand at...
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
Address: 450 Auburn Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30312-1525
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The birth and death of civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. resonate at this site. A museum and visitor center detail King's participation in the civil rights' struggle and his peaceful yet effective tactics for educating the populace. The headquarters for the King Center for Non-Violent Change is also located...
Address: 1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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This popular museum, in its striking contemporary building, features four floors of European and American paintings, decorative items, photography, graphics, and African art. The permanent collection showcases works by renowned artists such as Claude Monet, Andy Warhol, and Georgia O'Keeffe. Touring exhibits are also...
Address: 10th and Piedmont, Atlanta, GA 30309
This peaceful oasis is popular with busy Atlantans. Enjoy a picnic and an inspiring skyline view, or try out the wealth of leisure opportunities, including swimming, tennis, cycling, in-line skating, soccer, and football. You can even get a history lesson while you enjoy the great outdoors by reading plaques...
Address: 755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta, GA 30315
This brick-and-limestone ballpark was built for the 1996 Olympic Games and then revamped as Turner Field. The park, home of the Atlanta Braves, boasts modern facilities and plenty of extras, including interactive games, restaurants, a gift shop, and a museum and hall of fame (additional fee) with Hank Aaron...
Address: 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
The urban and non-profit Atlanta Botanical Garden sits adjacent to Piedmont Park in Midtown, just three miles from the city's center, and hosts a wide variety of public and private events. Its 15 acres of old growth woods and 15 acres of cultivated gardens include the two-acre Children's Healthcare of Atlanta...
Address: 660 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
The historic Fox Theatre on venerable Peachtree Street has earned a reputation over the years as a wonderful venue for concerts, movies, plays, and performances. Even if you can't catch a show, don't miss the stunning Middle Eastern-style facility, which features dramatic minarets, shining marble, ornate carvings, and...
Address: 571 S Kilgo Cr, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322
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Founded in 1919, the Carlos is Atlanta's oldest art museum. Its permanent collection features awe-inspiring holdings; many prized items, in fact, were discovered by Emory faculty members. Inside a modern interior designed by Michael Graves, you'll find archeological gems from ancient Europe, South America and...
