Local Amenities & Attractions
Nearby Attractions
This city has some very unique things that you will definitely find impressive. It has the largest museum dedicated to the art of puppetry and the world’s largest aquarium with 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 10,0000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe!!!
Atlanta is an experience for young and old and all who visit love it. You'll spend hours just admiring all the things in the museum and seeing the puppet shows. Atlanta has the oldest continually running ballet in the country, which is impressive in itself, but wait until you see the performances. Not to mention all the other shows in the city, which you should take in as many as you can. Atlanta is filled with culture and you'll enjoy seeing as many of the attractions that you can.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave, NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859
http://www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is adjacent to the High Museum of Art in Midtown. It has renowned plant collections, continually changing, spectacular seasonal exhibitions, the country's foremost collection of orchids inside the Fuqua Orchid Center, an interactive Children's Garden and more on 15 acres of meticulously cared-for gardens.
Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-4000
http://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/
Atlanta History Center is in the heart of Atlanta's historic Buckhead district. The History Center is a visual history lesson of Atlanta, from a rough-and-tumble railroad town to an international city, from the Civil War to Civil Rights, and now, the home of one of the most significant, modern and comprehensive museums on Olympic sport and history in the world, with the new Centennial Olympic Games Museum.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 929-6400
http://www.fernbank.edu/
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is Atlanta's home to dinosaurs, and the gateway for discovery and exploration of the earth's history, the physical universe, the natural world and human culture. Inside A Walk Through Time in Georgia, visitors explore the fossil record of the Appalachian Mountains, Okefenokee Swamp and Atlantic coast.
CNN Center
One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, Georgia 30348
(404) 827-2300 or (877) 4CNNTOUR
www.cnn.com/StudioTour/
Immerse yourself in CNN on a guided tour offering a dramatic look at the history of the CNN News Group networks, their coverage of the events that shape our world and the state-of-the art studios responsible for bringing the news to over one billion people around the globe.
Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Drive
Atlanta, Ga. 30313-1591
(404) 223-INFO (4636)
http://www.gadome.com/
The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the Dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVII in 1994, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996 Olympic Games and host to the Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
High Museum
1280 Peachtree Street, N.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 733-HIGH
http://www.high.org/
The High is nearing completion of a 177,000-square-foot expansion designed by Renzo Piano, which will open to the public on November 12, 2005. Three new buildings for the High are the centerpiece of a master plan to enhance the Woodruff Arts Center campus, which encompasses the High, the Atlanta College of Art, the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Young Audiences and the 14th Street Playhouse.
Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1827
(404) 659-KIDS (5437)
http://www.imagineit-cma.org/
Imagine a place where young children and grownups are transported into a different world – a world where a banana looms, friendly forests and bubbling streams beckon and fresh-made music fills the air. Imagine a place where every child can be a leader, organizer, explorer, creator, inventor and/or a teacher. Imagine a place where there’s no such thing as "Don’t Touch." Imagine a place where the line between learning and fun is invisible.
Philips Arena
1 Philips Drive
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
http://www.philipsarena.com/
With seating capacity of over 21,000, Philips Arena is home to Concerts, Atlanta Thrashers Hockey, Georgia Force Arena Football, and Atlanta Hawks Basketball.
Symphony Center
1293 Peachtree Street; Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30309-3552
(404) 733-4852
http://www.atlantasymphonycenter.org/
Designed by world-renowned architect, artist and engineer Santiago Calatrava, the Atlanta Symphony Center will provide the first dedicated concert hall and educational facility in the 61-year history of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They are set to break ground in 2008.
Tabernacle
152 Luckie St.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-9022
http://www.atlantamusicguide.com/tabernacle
The experience of a concert at The Tabernacle is unrivaled. This historical landmark is Atlanta's must see entertainment complex. Comparable to a great palace, the walls and ceiling are as colorful as the works of art that adorn them. Guests of The Tabernacle are first greeted by the "Preachers of Rock and Roll," an extensive collection of black and white photography taken of the most seminal musical artists of the twentieth century.
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
http://www.foxtheatre.org/
The Fox has generated millions of dollars for the Atlanta economy. An impressive range of events continues to attract nearly three-quarters of a million visitors a year, from Atlanta area residents to tourists to international dignitaries. The Fox is impeccably intact and an aggressively preserved landmark that has been designated a National Historic landmark (the highest national ranking), listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fox is also a Georgia Museum Building (the most prestigious statewide ranking).
Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 523-2311
http://www.underground-atlanta.com/
History clicks its heels along Underground Atlanta's cobblestone streets. Go beneath the streets of a bustling downtown, to the heart of a great American city. Underground Atlanta offers unique shopping, dining, history and entertainment. Be sure to check out all of the exciting events we offer on property throughout the year!
World of Coke
121 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
(404) 676-5151
http://www.woccatlanta.com/
Visit The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta and trace the history of the world's most popular soft drink. You'll journey more than 100 years into the past and explore the future of the magical story of Coca-Cola®.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-5600
http://www.zooatlanta.org/
Zoo Atlanta, an American Zoo & Aquarium (AZA) accredited institution, exhibits, interprets, studies and cares for wildlife in world-class environments. Zoo Atlanta prides itself on its mission to conserve biodiversity throughout the world, educate and entertain the public and contribute to the cultural life of the community.
