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| Atlanta Zoo |
404.624.9453 |
| Hours: 9:30am to 5:30pm, daily, year round |
| Ticket Price: $16.11 |
| 800 Cherokee Avenue SE, Atlanta, GA 30315 |
Description:
Renowned naturalistic habitats showcase hundreds of exciting animals, including rhinos, pandas, lions, giraffes, gorillas, orangutans, tigers, birds, reptiles, and amphibians from around the world.
There's more to do at the Zoo! Don't forget daily keeper talks, interactive shows and special events throughout the year. And you can cruise the Zoo on a train, take a whirl on the endangered species carousel, and enjoy friendly close encounters in the petting zoo. |
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| Georgia Aquarium |
877-434-7442 |
August through May: Monday-Thursday, 10am to 5pm; Friday-Sunday, 9am to 6pm
June through mid-August: Monday-Thursday, 8am-6pm; Friday-Sunday, 8am to 7pm |
| Ticket Price: $26.00 |
| 225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 |
Description:
Water, water, everywhere? You can say that again - there's at least eight million gallons of the stuff at the Georgia Aquarium, located in downtown Atlanta. And with more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you're sure to see something new! You'll find excitement and wonder around every corner, from the 4-D theater with a live actor and interactive seats, to the Behind the Scenes Tour, showing how the animals are cared for. Forget boring fish tanks - the Georgia Aquarium is a totally thrilling experience! |
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| Atlanta
History Center |
404-814-4000 |
| Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:30 pm, Sun 12:00pm to 5:30
pm |
| 130 W Paces Ferry Rd |
Description:
A contemporary atmosphere marks this historical center,
which holds the largest, most comprehensive Civil War
exhibits in the South, and touches on aspects of Southern
and Atlanta history, including the civil-rights struggle.
Two historic homes on the 23-acre grounds of the center
are open for touring: an authentic 1840s-working farm
(The Tullie Smith House), and a 1928 grand Italianate
mansion (The Swan House) |
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| Atlanta
Botanical Garden |
404-876-5859 |
| Tue-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm |
| 1345 Piedmont Ave NE |
Description:
Admission charged. Free on Thursdays
The Garden features several distinct exhibit areas. The
Fuqua Conservatory is a giant greenhouse enclosing different
climate-controlled ecosystems. The steamy Tropical Rotunda
features colossal-leaved plant life and towering rubber
trees. Visitors feels like they are in a real rainforest.
Outdoors, there are numerous paths to guide guests through
planned nature walks. The influence of Japanese architecture
is evident throughout, and quiet spots to sit and absorb
the beauty of the landscape are abundant. Children are
special guests at the Botanical Gardens. An interactive "kid's space" is
scheduled to be completed in 1999. |
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| Centennial
Olympic Park |
404-223-4412 |
| 265 Park Ave West N.W. |
Description:
Centennial Park is clean and well-maintained space, featuring
a decorative mosaic of grass-green patches and various
geometric shapes composed in red brick. The Quilt of Remembrance,
a memorial to those killed by the bomb planted here during
the 1996 Olympics, is the most notable of the park's many
artistic adornments. Every day at noon sharp jets of water
suddenly burst from the six rings of an Olympic logo in
a beautiful water display that includes programmed music. |
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| Center
for Puppetry Arts |
404-873-3391 |
| Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| 1404 Spring Street |
Description:
Admission charged.
Located in a former elementary school, the 22-year-old
center prides itself on being the largest organization
in the U.S. devoted to puppetry. The center offers puppetry
classes, daily performances by center puppeteers and various
companies, along with a great interactive museum that
includes figures like the Muppets. |
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| CNN
Center |
404-827-2491 |
| 1 CNN Center |
Description:
The global headquarters of the CNN News Group and Turner
Broadcasting and also an entertainment-shopping-dining-hotel
extravaganza. The crown jewel of the Center is the CNN
Studios tour, a must-see for an impressive behind-the-scenes
look at global news in the making. |
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| Fabulous
Fox Theatre |
404-881-2100 |
| 660 Peachtree Street NE |
Description:
Box office open all day on day of show
This beautiful 1920s structure was built as an Yaarab
Temple Shrine Mosque and features Moorish designs inside
and out, including onion domes, minarets, and arches.
An open-air Arabian courtyard serves as the auditorium.
The Fox showcases a colossal theater organ with four keyboards,
3,622 pipes, 376 stops, and 42 ranks. This attraction
is one of Atlanta's most beloved landmarks. |
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| Grant
Park |
404-521-0938 |
| Corner of Berne Street and Boulevard Atlanta |
Description:
In 1883, Colonel Lemuel P. Grant bequeathed 85 acres of
his private estate to Atlanta for use as a public park.
The city won 44 more acres of land before opening the
park in 1891. The park has cozy glens, abundant small
hills, gazebos and open pavilions. Grant Park also contains
the Atlanta Zoo. |
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| Kennesaw
Mountain National Park |
770-427-4686 |
| Daily 8:30am to 5:00pm |
| 900 Kennesaw Mountain DR NW |
Description:
Admission: Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Park commemorates the 1864
Civil War battle for Atlanta. Union forces under General
Sherman assaulted the heavily fortified Confederate positions
on Kennesaw, losing more than 5,000 men. Eventually, Confederate
forces retreated amidst the horror of hand-to-hand combat.
Today, the park encloses 2,882 acres of protected land
and boasts 16 miles of hiking trails. Over 11 miles of
Confederate trenches form visible rings on the mountainside.
Historic markers and memorials provide information about
significant battle sites and events. A small museum displays
Civil War-era artifacts. Guests often picnic here and
enjoy views of Atlanta and even Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Over 1 million people visit this park each year. |
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| Lake
Lanier Islands |
770-932-7255 |
| Fri-Sat 10:00am to 7:00pm, Sun-Thu 10:00am to 6:00pm |
| 6950 Holiday Rd |
Description:
Admission charged.
Lake Lanier Islands is a resort and waterpark spread across
1,200 acres There are numerous hotels, golf courses, boat
rentals. But the biggest attraction is the Waterpark,
featuring water-slide rides, a king-size wave pool, a
mile and a half of white sandy beach, volleyball, and
live music and DJs. |
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| Martin
Luther King Jr National Historic Site |
404-331-6922 |
| Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm |
| 450 Auburn NE |
Description:
Admission: Free
A half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue east of downtown
is marked by its association with Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr. These sites include the Queen Anne-style house where
he was born, Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached,
and the memorial tomb at the King Center where he is buried.
The Visitor Center offers outstanding exhibits on the
life and times of King. |
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| Piedmont
Park |
404-876-4024 |
| Daily 6:00am to 11:00pm |
| Piedmont Ave NE at 14th Street |
Description:
Admission: Free
Piedmont Park is now the center of outdoor and recreational
activities in Atlanta, where virtually any game or activity
imaginable can be found here. Piedmont also hosts various
statuary and memorials that bear witness to the city's
history. |
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| World
Of Coca-Cola |
404-676-5151 |
| Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm to 6:00pm |
| 55 Martin Luther King Jr Dr |
Description:
Admission charged.
This museum is dedicated entirely to the history of the
world's most recognizable brand: Coca-Cola. Thousands
of Coke objects, commercials, radio jingles, and billboards
from Coke's 114 year history can be found within. Visitors
learn how Coke is bottled, and see Coke's international
side. A Coke tasting session caps off the tour, where
visitors can sample Coke from around the world. |
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