The park serves as Georgia's lasting legacy of the Centennial Olympic Games and it anchors efforts to revitalize residential and commercial development in Georgia's capital city of Atlanta.
The CNN Center includes a major hotel and a large atrium food court frequented by local business employees, tourists, event goers from Philips Arena and the Georgia Dome, and conference attendees from the Georgia World Congress Center. They also have studio tours where you can see news broadcasting settings.
It's the only place where you can explore the complete story - past, present and future - of the world's best-known brand. With 60,000 square feet for you to explore, the World of Coca-Cola features more than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that, until now, have never been displayed to the public before.
Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited wildlife park and major attraction in Atlanta. The 40 acre is located in Atlanta's Grant Park and attracts around one million visitors a year. The Zoo features almost 1,000 animals representing 250 species from around the world.
Six Flags is an amusement park with over forty rides, including ten roller coasters and four water rides. It is a fun place to bring family and friends of all ages. Six Flags is open from February to November.
White Water has a total of twenty rides including a lazy river and several slides. This park is enjoyable for all ages. Some rides have a minimum height of 42in.
Located 30 minutes southwest of the city, this amusement park features bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and three go-cart tracks. A miniature golf course, video arcade, and play maze are also available.
The Atlanta Civic Center boasts the largest performance stage in the Southeast, making it the venue of choice for major productions and exclusive special events.
Founded in 1979, The Atlanta Opera has entertained more than 800,000 patrons during more than 250 performances and 75 productions. The Atlanta Opera strives to expand the experience of its patrons with memorable and exciting performances reflecting the highest musical and theatrical standards, while supporting community and educational programs.
Originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, the Fox Theater was designed in the late 1920's as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization. Several events as well as shows take place at the Fox.
Home to a variety of cultural organizations and host to numerous public and private events throughout the year, visitors enjoy performances ranging from theatre to dance to spoken word to film and to music, including jazz, blues, rock, classical and world arts.
Symphony Hall at the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center has been home to the ASO since 1968. The ASO performs in Symphony Hall from September through June, presenting classical, pops, family, and holiday concerts.
Currently in its 65th season, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is considered one of America's premier orchestras. Under the leadership of Music Director Robert Spano and Principal Guest Conductor Donald Runnicles, the Grammy Award-winning ASO is well known for the excellence of its live performances and recordings, as well as its renowned choruses.
Originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, the Fox Theater was designed in the late 1920's as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization. Several events as well as shows take place at the Fox.
Opened in 1910 as The Broughton Tabernacle, the Tabernacle building has a rich and storied history. The Tabernacle is currently operated by Live Nation.
The Dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVIII and XXXIV, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996 Olympic Games and host to both a Men's and Women's NCAA Final Four.
Center Stage is an intimate 1100 capacity venue where every seat is a winner with premier sound and lighting system, a cozy lounge area and prime location in the heart of Midtown.
The Variety Playhouse is a combination theater and nightclub. Our seating features a mixture of theater-style seats, tables and chairs and dancing and standing areas.
Atlanta's largest outdoor amphitheater is where music fans go for the biggest tours that come through Atlanta. Open only during warmer months, this impressive 20,000-seat venue draws thousands for concerts and other shows.
Set on 45 acres of beautiful wooded land in Alpharetta, north of Atlanta, the 12,000-seat Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park will seat 7,000 under a roof, and another 5,000 on a lawn area. The venue provides a unique setting for both music lovers and first-time concertgoers.
From major conventions to ECHL hockey games to music concerts, The Arena at Gwinnett Center can handle it all. With a seating capacity of 13,000, The Arena features a state-of-the-art house reduction system which can easily, comfortably and quickly convert the space for groups ranging from 3,500 to 13,000.
Piedmont Park is the 189-acre "Central Park" of Atlanta, Georgia. The park hosts several miles of paved paths suitable for walking, running, biking, and inline skating. Piedmont Park is also an ideal place for walking you dog or doing some fishing!
Located two miles east of downtown, Historic Inman Park is Atlanta’s first planned community and one of the nation’s first garden suburbs. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Mission of the Chattahoochee Nature Center is to provide unique learning experiences focused on the Chattahoochee River that connect people to the natural world and empower them to positively impact their local environments.
City Hall is a neo-Gothic building, designed by Atlanta architect G. Lloyd Preacher. The newer wing, with its five-story glass atrium and beautiful marble entryway, houses frequently changing shows of local art.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is part of the central bank of the United States. The Federal Reserve System of twelve Reserve Banks located around the country and the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C.
The Georgia State Capitol is an architecturally and historically significant building. It has been named a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In addition, it is the working center of Georgia's government.
The Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library includes photographs and historical memorabilia from his presidency. An exact replica of the Oval Office and gifts received by the Carters are also featured.
The Governor's Mansion is the official home of Georgia's 81st Governor, Sonny Perdue, and his wife, Mary. The Mansion, a three floor, 30-room, Greek Revival style home built in 1967, stands on approximately 18 acres in northeast Atlanta.
The Margaret Mitchell House features guided tours of the apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone With the Wind, a Gone With the Wind movie exhibition, an exhibition showcasing the life and times of one of America's most famous authors, and the Margaret Mitchell gift shop.
On Jan. 15, 1929 Martin Luther King Jr. was born upstairs in a two-story, Queen Anne-style home at 501 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta. Preserved as a historical landmark, King's birth home can only be visited with a park ranger-led tour.
The Herndon Home is a National Historic Landmark that eloquently tells the story of struggle and achievement. It was the residence of Alonzo Herndon, who overcame slavery, sharecropping, and Jim Crow to become one of the foremost African American businessmen of his era.
While it was originally the residence of Rhodes Furniture founder Amos Rhodes, today it is a house museum and one of the most unique spots for social and corporate events.
By preserving the legacy of Joel Chandler Harris and the heritage of African American folklore through storytelling, tours and special events, the Wren's Nest serves as an educational resource and entertainment venue for the community, the greater Atlanta area and visitors from around the globe.
The Hammonds House Museum is a unique opportunity to experience and gain a wider understanding of the contributions that diverse artists of African descent have made to world culture.
The History Center includes one of the Southeast's largest history museum; two historic houses including Swan House and Tullie Smith farm, Centennial Olympic Games Museum, historic gardens, and the Kenan Research Center.
Elegant Bulloch Hall was built in Roswell, Georgia in 1839 by Major James Stephens Bulloch, one of Roswell's first settlers and grandson of Governor Archibald Bulloch, and his wife Martha Stewart Elliott Bulloch, daughter of General Daniel Stewart.
John Wesley Dobbs was an important civic leader whose legacy includes coining the name "Sweet Auburn" for this neighborhood. The plaza, which was built for the 1996 Olympic Games, has a life mask of Dobbs himself; children playing here can view the street through the his eyes.
The King center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality, and peace.
Important Atlanta milestones are represented at Oakland Cemetery, from early builders, to Civil War soldiers, to leaders of industry, to Civil Rights pioneers. Oakland is also poetry, art, architecture, nature and personal stories of 70,000 souls.
Atlanta's only childrens museum is the perfect place for children age eight and under to learn and explore together in a safe and fun hands-on environment. Our open and interactive area is filled with entertaining and educational areas to explore.
The Telephone Museum uses interesting and nostalgic exhibits, photographs, tapes, and slides to commemorate the first century of telecommunications in the United States.
The APEX has extensive information on the history of Auburn Avenue. Inside the museum you will find artifacts, photographs and multimedia presentations on the African American cultural experience on both past and present.
MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. It also regularly features exhibitions on architecture, industrial and product design, interiors and furniture, graphics, fashion and more.
You'll discover the fascinating story of moneyfrom barter to modern times as you explore an exhibit of historical artifacts. You'll also learn about the turbulent history of banking in America and see examples of rare coins and currency.
It's the only place where you can explore the complete story - past, present and future - of the world's best-known brand. With 60,000 square feet for you to explore, the World of Coca-Cola features more than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that, until now, have never been displayed to the public before.
The High Museum of Art in Atlanta has grown to become the leading art museum in the Southeast with its renowned collection of classic and contemporary art and renowned architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano.
Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited wildlife park and major attraction in Atlanta. The 40 acre is located in Atlanta's Grant Park and attracts around one million visitors a year. The Zoo features almost 1,000 animals representing 250 species from around the world.
The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University collects, preserves, and interprets art and artifacts from antiquity to the present in order to provide unique opportunities for education and enrichment in the community.
The Fernbank Science Center is an educational facility and an integral part of the Dekalb County School System. It provides programs for the science education of local students, pre-K-12. Both its planetarium and observatory are open for public shows on specific occasions.
When you visit the Cyclorama in Atlanta's Historic Grant Park, you can see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, a veteran of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.
Georgia State University, founded in 1913, has a mission of excellence in teaching, research and service. Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, this major research university has an enrollment of 28,238 undergraduate and graduate students in six colleges. Georgia State is the second largest university in the state, with students coming from every county in Georgia, every state in the nation and from over 145 countries.
The Georgia Institute of Technology is one of the nation's top research universities, distinguished by its commitment to improving the human condition through advanced science and technology. Georgia Tech's campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta, where more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students receive a focused, technologically based education.
Morris Brown College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college engaged in teaching and public service with special focus in leadership, management, entrepreneurship and technology.
Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university in the United States, the Savannah College of Art and Design is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional, creative careers. SCAD graduates are in demand to become the next generation of creative leaders.
Although times change, Morehouse's mission remains steadfast: to produce academically superior, morally conscious leaders for the conditions and issues of today, whether "today" is post-Civil War or turn of the new millennium.
Offering more degree programs and specializations than any other art and design university, SCAD is uniquely qualified to prepare talented students for professional, creative careers.
Clark Atlanta University is a comprehensive, private, urban, coeducational institution of higher education with a predominantly African-American heritage.
The university is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools and one of the Southeast's leading health care systems.
Since 1889, Agnes Scott has inspired students to discover new opportunities, new challenges and new strengths through a liberal arts education in a setting dedicated to women.
Located in Atlanta and founded in 1835, Oglethorpe enrolls over 1,000 students representing 34 states and 36 countries. The university plays in the NCAA Division III Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference. The Princeton Review's The Best 368 Colleges 2009 edition ranks Oglethorpe in its prestigious list and also names it a Best Southeastern College. Oglethorpe University is Georgia's only coeducational member of the Annapolis Group, an organization of America's most selective liberal arts institutions.
Mercer University is one of America's oldest and most distinctive institutions of higher learning, offering rigorous programs that span the undergraduate liberal arts to doctoral-level degrees
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