Atlanta Attractions - There are many attractions to take note of when planning a trip to the capital of Georgia. When paying a visit to the CNN Center, you will also encounter a satisfying shopping mall, as well as a delicious food court. Good news for those on a budget, admission is free to this site.
When visiting the Georgia Aquarium, you will find yourself face-to-face with the largest marine wonderland throughout the world, featuring more than 100,000 animals swirling and swimming about 8 million gallons of water
The King Center and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
449 Aubum Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia
Located in the downtown area, you will get a chance to roam about the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr., as well as the notable Ebenezer Baptist Church. This historic site also offers a museum dedicated to the great nonviolent leader.
Zoo Atlanta
Grant Park
Atlanta, Georgia
This zoo is filled with an array of interesting, including a variety of critters from Africa. The zoo also specializes in the care of primates, as well as a breeding program for giant pandas.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Piedmont Ave.
Atlanta, Georgia
Located in the center of Midtown, you will find an array of beaches, paths and other natural wonders to enjoy. Plant lovers will love this spot, which offers about 7,000 different types of plants.
Atlanta Cyclorama
800-C Cherokee Ave. SE
Atlanta, Georgia
This wall mural was created during the late 1800s. It is so large that you can capture its beauty within a 360 degree angle, which depicts the 1864 Civil War battle of Atlanta.
Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave. SE
Atlanta, Georgia
There are many different notable residents calling this site their final resting place. You will find the graves of various Confederate soldiers, as well as Gone With the Wind author, Margaret Mitchell.
The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
990 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, Georgia
Here you will find the house that once belonged to the author of the classic, Gone With the Wind, which was made into a famous movie. Frankly dear, we do give a damn, visiting one of the oldest buildings throughout the downtown area.
Underground Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
This area of the city is the only part that remained after Sherman’s torching of the city. Underground, you will encounter a wide-range of bars, restaurants, as well as merchants.
The Glass Elevator at the Westin Peachtree Plaza
210 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, Georgia
Some of the best views of the city can be enjoyed when visiting this attraction. Here, you can enjoy a ride on a glass elevator that reaches 73 stories.
The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta
55 Martin Luther King
Atlanta, Georgia
It doesn’t matter whether you prefer Coke over Pepsi, you will enjoy a visit to this attraction, which is also the birthplace of this refreshing drink. Some of the features on the premises include old TV ads, as well as an intriguing display of bottles hailing from all over the world.
Centennial Olympic Park
285 International Blvd.
Atlanta, Georgia
The 1996 Summer Olympic Games were held at this location. This is also where you will have a chance to take a photo of the largest fountain in the world that offers water, music and an impressive light show.
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