Attractions
Home and birthplace of the iconic Martin Luther King Jr, Atlanta
is far from short on history and culture, and the city's
attractions bear testament to this. Visitors need look no further
for stories of the south and for some of the United States' finest
exports, such as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
History buffs will love the countless museums this city has to
offer, from the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site and
the Atlanta History Center, to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War
Museum and the Carter Center. A trip to the World of Coca-Cola is a
must for lovers of the world's best known brand, while kids of all
ages will love the Georgia Aquarium, and Zoo Atlanta, which
features a panda exhibition. Wander through the Botanical Gardens
or ponder at the magnificent artwork in the High Museum of Art, the
choices are endless!
An Atlanta CityPass can be bought for $69 for adults or $49 for
children and is valid for nine days. The pass allows the bearer
free admission to six of the city's top attractions. The CityPass
booklet provides attraction information, transport directions and
best times to visit as well as coupons and other special
features.
Atlanta History Center
Set in nine hectares (23 acres) of beautiful gardens, the
Atlanta History Center is the ideal place to soak up the rich
history of the state. The main attractions are two historic homes,
open to the public offering informative guided tours. The Tullie
Smith...
see full detailsMartin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
In January 1929 a baby boy was born in an upstairs bedroom of a
house in Atlanta. Today the Victorian house is the centre of a
protected site dedicated to the memory of that baby, Martin Luther
King, who grew up to become...
see full detailsWorld Of Coca-Cola
In 1886 Jacob's Pharmacy, a small drugstore in Atlanta, began
selling a new headache and hangover tonic called 'Coca-Cola'. In
1891, entrepreneur Asa Candler paid $2,300 to acquire the rights of
what is now the world's most valuable brand. The following year he
founded...
see full detailsKennesaw Mountain Battlefield
In 1864 Kennesaw Mountain was the scene of a bloody Civil War
battle when General Sherman led his Union forces against the
entrenched Confederate forces at the site, resulting in the death
of more than 67,000 soldiers. The park consists of several thousand
acres...
see full detailsAtlanta Botanical Garden
A highlight of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is the Fuqua
Conservatory, a giant greenhouse enclosing different
climate-controlled eco-systems that was financed by an Atlanta
businessman in memory of his wife. A walk through the conservatory
takes visitors from a desert into a steamy tropical...
see full detailsFernbank Museum of Natural History
As one of the South's pre-eminent museums, Fernbank Museum of
Natural History is a gateway for discovery and exploration,
unfolding the story of the earth's history, the physical universe,
the environment and human culture through exhibitions, programs and
films in the IMAX Theatre. Opened...
see full detailsGeorgia Aquarium
The impressive Georgia Aquarium is the largest of its kind and
boasts over 100,000 animals from 500 species. A range of different
environments play host to fascinating animals from around the
world, from belugas and African black-footed penguins, to sea lions
and sea otters,...
see full detailsHigh Museum of Art
View the extraordinary collaboration between the High Museum of
Art and Paris' legendary Louvre Museum, with hundreds of works from
across the Atlantic on exhibit for three years in Atlanta. More
than two-thirds of these pieces have never been displayed in the
United States...
see full detailsThe Flatiron Building
Located in downtown Atlanta, and home to the law firm in the
Matlock TV series, the Flatiron Building is officially known as the
English-American Building. It was completed in 1897, five years
before New York's Flatiron Building, and shares the same unique and
prominent...
see full detailsThe Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center, originally known as the Memorial Arts
Center, opened in 1968 and is one of the largest arts centres in
the United States. The Woodruff uniquely combines four visual and
performing arts divisions on one campus and is home to...
see full detailsThe Fox Theatre
Atlanta's Fox Theatre, which is often promoted as the Fabulous
Fox, is one of the magnificent movie palaces built in the United
States during the 1920s. The theatre's unique beginnings and
Moorish design set it apart from other theatres of that period.
Today it...
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