Surroundings, Atlanta

Stone Mountain is a dome of granite rising 825ft/250m above the surroundings. The summit is at 1,683ft/513m. Three colossal figures of Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson and General Rovert E Lee are sculpted into the mountain's sheer northern face.

The Antebellum Plantation at Stone Mountain Park features early 19th century houses and buildings that have been relocated to the site. They are furnished in period.

The Southeastern Railway Museum in Buford displays rolling stock, with steam locomotives, wooden cars and Pullmans.

The Uncle Remus Museum in Eatonton is comprised of two Putnam County slave cabins. The building is similar to the one described by author Joel Chandler Harris as being the house of the character "Uncle Remus". The site is the birthplace of Joseph Sidney Turner, the subject of Uncle Remus' tales.

The Cobb County Youth Museum in Marietta explores historical, social, and cultural events using role playing and educational exhibits.

The Marietta / Cobb Museum of Art features a permanent collection of 19th and 20th century art. It also presents traveling exhibitions throughout the year.

Six Flags American Adventures in Marietta is a member of the Six Flags family of theme parks. It offers rides, shows, games, and events for children and families.

This theme park is a member of the Six Flags family. It boasts a variety of water rides, slides, and a 735-foot tunnel raft ride.

The Fernbank Science Center in Decatur features science displays, a planetarium, and a 65-acre forest area.

Elachee Nature Science Center provides quality environmental education programs in the form of school field trips for students as well as workshops, camps, and events for the general public. Elachee's sprawling campus, located in North Georgia, consists of a woodland refuge and an interactive museum that will excite and educate visitors of all ages. Elachee also serves as the resource manager of the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, a 1,500-acre woodland which surrounds the Center, one of the largest green space areas in North Georgia. This large protected area with diverse habitats provides an ideal outdoor classroom, plant and animal sanctuary, and variety of scenic hiking trails. Each year over 35,000 students from more than 35 school systems and an additional 30,000 visitors enjoy Elachee's educational programs and hands-on learning experiences.Visitors can tour three discovery areas that explore astronomy, local archaeological history, and a display of live amphibians, reptiles, and hawks. A visit may include stops at our rain garden and compost demonstration sites, nature shop, a picnic, or a hike on any of the 13 miles of trails through the Nature Preserve.

ATTRACTION IS CLOSED.The Georgia Mountains History Museum in Gainesville features nature, arts and crafts, and history exhibits.

In 1864 The Battle of Gilgal Church saw US Maj Gen Daniel Butterfield fight Confederate Maj Gen Patrick Cleburne. Union earthworks and an example of a Civil War entrenchment can be seen northeast of this site. The church itself was destroyed during the battle.

The Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is located northwest of Atlanta. This was the battleground for the Atlanta Campaign. The battle was fought here during the summer of 1864. The visitor center provides information on the park and the battle.

Cartersville has the distinction of being the smallest town in the United States to have its own opera company. The Cartersville Opera Company was established in 1988 and makes its home in the 1920s Grand Theater.

The Etowah Indian Mounds State Historical Site dates from 950 to 1550 AD. A museum displays items found during the excavation of the mounds.

Noble Hill Rosenwald School was built in 1923 from Rosenwald funds, specifically for the education of black children.

Barrington Hall, built in the Greek Revival style, was completed in 1842. It remained as the home of the Barrington King Family until 2002.The city of Roswell purchased the home, its original furnishings, and all surrounding grounds in 2005.

Bulloch Hall in Roswell was built for Major James Stephens Bulloch in 1839. His daughter, Mittie Bulloch married Theodore Roosevelt in the dining room of the home. They later gave birth to a son who became US President, Teddy Roosevelt.

Andretti Indoor Karting offers high speed go-karts, a rock climbing wall, bowling, billiards, a rope course and video games.

The Archibald Smith Plantation Home in Roswell was built in 1845 and features original furniture, clothing and family possessions that are well preserved.