Atlanta Attractions

Visitors to the Atlanta Botanical Garden can tour the various types of gardens including Japanese, children's, rose, and rock. Also, the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory displays plants from tropical and desert climatic zones around the world.

The Atlanta History Center is a 30,000 square foot building that features changing exhibitions and a permanent collection. Exhibits include the Civil War, folk art, the history of Atlanta and African-American history. Also, visit the historical homes and gardens operated by the museum.

Opened in 1992, this museum portrays the natural history of Georgia as well as technical and scientific phenomena with the aid of modern techniques.

Atlanta's international airport (Hartsfield Airport), 10 mi. south of the city centre, is the second busiest airport in the United States and in the world after Chicago O'Hare (over 63 million passengers in 1996).

The Historic Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta began as six acres in 1850. Today it features 88 acres of history.

The Atlanta Civic Center offers theatre and stage productions, live media broadcasts, and concerts and comedy shows. It is now called the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center after an Atlanta donor.

The Atlanta Contemporary Art Center in Atlanta features contemporary works of art by local, regional, national, and international artists. Four exhibition periods are presented annually, as well as regular education opportunities geared toward artists and collectors.

Visiors on the CNN Studio Tour take a guided tour of the state of the art studio, find out about news coverage, and learn more about the CNN News Group.

Visitors get an up-close, in-depth look at global news in the making. The Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour takes you behind the scenes with the inventors of 24-hour news. Inside CNN Atlanta is a 55-minute guided walking tour offering guests an glimpse of newsgathering and broadcasting from the studios of CNN.

The Carter Presidential Center and Museum of the Jimmy Carter Library in Atlanta has more than 27 million documents, photographs and other artifacts regarding the Carter administration.

The Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta features everything from concerts, company picnics, and weddings, to major festivals.

The Center for Puppetry Arts is a hands-on museum with over 1,000 puppets on display. There are puppets from around the world such as Chinese hand puppets and African rod puppets. Other exhibits include posters, videos and photographs about puppetry. The Center offers a range of productions, from the Family Series performances to New Directions Series performances, which are designed for teen and adult audiences and feature more sophisticated themes.

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area stretches for 48mi/77km and provides recreational activities such as fishing, hiking, picnicking, and boating, as well as a chance to interact with nature. The park contains historic sites and Native American archeological sites.

The Fortson State Archives and Records Building in Atlanta is home to historical exhibits, Civil War records, and state documents.

The Georgia Capitol Museum is housed in the State Capitol building. The history of the Capitol Building as well as events that have occurred within are highlighted. The museum began in 1889 when a display of minerals, plants and soils from all over Georgia was put on display.

The Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta has more than 950,000 square feet of exhibit space and 76 meeting rooms.

Hammond House Galleries is housed in an 1857 Atlanta house. The museum displays works by African American artists.

Herndon Home in Atlanta is a memorial to the Herndon family. The family achieved a rise from slavery in Georgia to leadership of the nation's African-American business community. The home is a National Historic Landmark.

An exhibit of Martin Luther King Jr's personal memorabilia and the King Center's Library are available for visitors to the Martin Luther King Jr Center for Non-violent Social Change in Atlanta.

The Michael C Carlos Museum of Emory University has the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas.

The Museum of Design Atlanta is an affiliate of the Washington-based Smithsonian Institution. The museum is devoted to the study and celebration of all things design. MODA examines how design affects our daily lives through engaging exhibitions such as architecture, industrial and product design, interiors and furniture, graphics, and fashion.

The National Museum of Patriotism explores the history of patriotism.

The Peachtree Center, a futuristic complex of tower blocks designed by John Portman (between Baker St., Ellis St., Williams St. and Courtland St.), with the world's tallest hotel, rises to varying heights between 302 ft and 722 ft. With numerous offices and a wide variety of shopping, dining and entertainment facilities, it forms a second city centre. Westin Peachtree Plaza is the tallest hotel in the United States; the fantastic atrium of the Hyatt Regency should also be seen.

The Philips Arena in Atlanta is the home of the Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers. Tours are available of the press boxes, luxury suites and locker rooms.

Piedmont Park is the oldest and largest park in the Atlanta metro region. The park is located northeast of downtown Atlanta. The grounds were part of the Battle at Peachtree Creek during the Civil War.

The Science & Technology Museum of Atlanta, called Scitrek, lets visitors explore how technology has changed our lives and how it will change our lives.

Six Flags over Georgia features more than 100 rides, including a triple-loop roller coaster. Musical shows and strolling groups, as well as audience participation.

The Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta features gold leaf covering the exterior dome. It was built in 1889 and houses natural science displays, the Hall of Flags and a Hall of Fame that honors outstanding Georgians.

The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Fox Theatre began in 1929 with an Arabian-themed design. The interior of the Fox Theatre is being restored to its original elegance including the repair and restoration of the furniture collection to preserve its 1929 appearance.

Performances at the Fox include diverse entertainment such as operas, ballet, and movies.

The origin and history of the Atlanta Braves is displayed at the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame in Atlanta. Artifacts are exhibited such as games bats, uniforms and the 1955 World Series trophy.

This William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum in Atlanta is a tribute to Jewish history, especially the Atlanta Jewish experience.

The Wren's Nest in Atlanta is a 19th-century farmhouse that once belonged to Joel Chandler Harris, the author of Brer Rabbit and Uncle Remus stories. The home, which became a museum in 1913, features thousands of artifacts from the Harris family, who lived there from 1881 until 1913.

The Wren's Nest has a large yard with picnic tables and a storytelling garden; visitors are encouraged to picnic on the grounds.