Major Attractions & Business Centers
Alpine Helen Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains on the Chattahoochee River, this Northeast Georgia village has a rich history linked to the Cherokee Indians and Indian burial mounds as well as early settlers who arrived to mine for gold and cut virgin timber for a thriving lumber industry in the early 1900s. Learn more...
Atlanta Botanical Garden The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation and enjoyment. Learn more...
Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum Nowhere can the true drama of the Civil War battle of Atlanta be more appreciated than at the Cyclorama. The thrilling Cyclorama allows visitors to step back to July 22, 1864 and experience the Battle of Atlanta. The heroism of soldiers fighting bravely for causes they believed in is brilliantly portrayed as the painting, foreground figures, music and narrative combine to astonish the visitor. Learn more...
Atlanta Hartfield-Jackson International Airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport proudly bears the distinction of being the world’s busiest airport and has long served as a valuable hub connecting various cities and countries around the globe. However, Hartsfield-Jackson is also a prime destination for travelers – business and pleasure – visiting Atlanta and other locales in the southeastern United States.
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Atlanta History Center The 14 founders of the Atlanta History Center could not have envisioned their future impact when in 1926 they formed what was then known as the Atlanta Historical Society. Beginning as a group of civic-minded Atlantans – led by prominent attorney Walter McElreath and meeting in each other’s homes, collecting early manuscripts and photos, and publishing research bulletins to “arouse in the citizens and friends of Atlanta an interest in history” – it has turned into a primary source of Atlanta, regional and national history.
In 1990, the Historical Society and all its holdings became known as the Atlanta History Center. Today, the History Center is located on 33 acres in the heart of Atlanta’s Buckhead district and includes: one of the Southeast’s largest history museums; a research library and archives that annually serves more than 10,000 patrons; two historic houses illustrating over a century of Atlanta’s history; a two-acre midtown campus which houses the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum; and a series of gardens unique in both design and horticultural presentation in the metropolitan area.
The History Center’s growth was particularly dramatic during the 1990s. Inspired by the 1986 gift of the DuBose Collection, one of the nation’s premier assemblages of Civil War artifacts, the History Center launched a $15 million capital campaign in early 1989 to build and equip the Atlanta History Museum. By the time the museum opened in October 1993 with five award-winning exhibitions including Metropolitan Frontiers, the History Center had already embarked upon a second, $11 million capital campaign. Before the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta opened, the History Center had added two additional signature exhibitions – Shaping Traditions: Folk Arts in a Changing South and Turning Point: The American Civil War – built a 220-car parking deck and began planning for a library/archives expansion, a garden master plan and the opening of a fourth signature exhibition, Down the Fairway with Bobby Jones. Learn more...
Atlanta Motor Speedway Few who saw Atlanta Motor Speedway in its infancy would recognize the track today. A majestic structure situated on 870 acres in Hampton, Ga., just 25 miles south of Atlanta, today's Atlanta Motor Speedway is one of the country's top sports, corporate, family and entertainment facilities.
But it's a far cry from the structure planned in 1958 by Walker Jackson, Lloyd Smith, Garland Bagley, Ralph Sceiano and Ike Supporter. Before construction of the proposed superspeedway had been completed, insufficient funds forced four of the founders to abandon ship. Dr. Warren Gremmel, Bill Boyd, Jack Black and Art Lester joined Bagley in the venture and spent $1.8 million to get the facility ready. Learn more...
Centennial Olympic Park Less than two decades ago, Centennial Olympic Park's neighborhood was a run-down part of town. That all began to change on the day Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games CEO Billy Payne gazed out his office window and a brilliant inspiration came to him - to convert a multi-block eyesore into a glorious gathering spot for visitors and residents to enjoy during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and for years to come. Learn more...
Children's Hospital: Healthcare of Atlanta Enhancing the lives of children through excellence in patient care, research and education. Learn more...
CNN Studio Tour Learn more about the world's news leader - visit the global headquarters of CNN in Atlanta. The CNN Studio Tour is a 55-minute behind-the-scenes tour that shows you what it takes to deliver the news available to over 2 billion people worldwide. Learn more...
Emory Crawford Long Hospital Emory Healthcare is the clinical arm of the Robert W. Woodruff Health Sciences Center of Emory University, which focuses on patient care, education of health professionals, research addressing health and illness, and health policies for prevention and treatment of disease. The backbone of this system is the Emory University School of Medicine, which has been at the forefront of medical knowledge and research, pioneering many advances and procedures that have changed the face of medical history. Learn more...
Emory University Emory University is an inquiry-driven, ethically engaged and diverse community whose members work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world through courageous leadership in teaching, research, scholarship, health care and social action.
The University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts college, superb professional schools and one of the Southeast's leading health care systems.
Emory maintains an uncommon balance for an institution of its standing: it generates more research funding than any other Georgia university, while maintaining its traditional emphasis on teaching.
Among recent distinctions, novelist Salman Rushdie and His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama have joined faculty ranks, and associate professor Natasha Trethewey won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
This is a time of dynamic change at Emory. The University's future is being guided by an ambitious strategic plan, "Where Courageous Inquiry Leads." Its vision statement is equally bold, calling on students, faculty and staff to "work collaboratively for positive transformation in the world."
Emory is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, whose downtown area is just 15 minutes away. Through collaboration among its schools, units, and centers, as well as with affiliated institutions such as The Carter Center and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Emory is committed to working for positive transformation in the world.
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History History comes alive at Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Explore cultural treasures and ancient fossils, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Fernbank Museum isn’t just another museum—it’s a journey to another time and place. With distinctive special exhibitions, there’s always something NEW to discover. Take a look behind-the-scenes, at the work being conducted in the areas of research and collections. Learn more...
Fort McPherson Forts McPherson and Gillem, Georgia serve and support a number of "internal" audiences: Active duty and reserve component soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines, Department of Defense civilians, military retirees and family members of all of these.
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Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, is the world’s largest and most engaging aquarium with more than 8.1 million US gallons (31,000 m³) of marine and fresh water housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. Learn more...
Georgia Dome The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, 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.
Annually, the Dome hosts the Bank of America Atlanta Football classic, the SEC Football Championship and the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Dome is equipped to handle large non-sporting events which include everything from major trade shows to concerts by such entertainers as the Rolling Stones and Backstreet Boys to religious events by such ministers as Billy Graham and T.D. Jakes.
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Georgia High Museum of Art A walk through the High Museum of Art's permanent collection is a journey through time and across continents. Collections consist of more than 11,000 pieces and include 19th and 20th century American and decorative art, significant European pieces, modern and contemporary art, photography, African art and folk art. Learn more...
Georgia Institute of Technology 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. Learn more...
Georgia State University 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 more than 27,000 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. Learn more...
Grady Memorial Hospital Grady Health System was the vision of Henry W. Grady, editor of the "Atlanta Constitution," who worried about the lack of quality health care for Atlanta's poor. In 1892 his extraordinary dream came true when the doors to Grady Hospital were officially opened. Since that time, Grady Health System has grown considerably from its original three story, 110-bed facility - and now stands as one of the largest public health systems in the United States. Learn more...
Mall of Georgia Brought to you by the folks who created Mall of America in the Twin Cities area, Mall of Georgia offers a unique shopping experience, with over 190 stores covering more than two million square feet. Here you can find the most exciting stores in the country - like Dillard's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Coach, Solstice, Dick's Sporting Goods, A|X Armani Exchange, Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic and many more. Learn more...
Margaret Mitchell House and Museum Visit The Margaret Mitchell House (MMH) and see for yourself where Margaret Mitchell wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning Gone With The Wind in 1936. Take a 60 minute tour through the house to see exclusive photographs and exhibits that tell the story of Margaret Mitchell beyond her biggest success, Gone With The Wind.
The museum illuminates the making of the movie through original objects, correspondence, and artifacts such as the legendary doorway to Tara. Your experience at our historic site ends with an opportunity to enjoy the Museum Shop, complete with unique gifts, souvenirs, and Gone With the Wind collectibles and memorabilia. Learn more...
Martin Luther King Center The Martin Luther King Center in Atlanta is visited more than one million times annually by people from all over the world who want to honor Dr. King. The King Center is the official memorial committed to the development of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. Learn more...
Naval Air Station Atlanta Naval Air Station Atlanta's history covers two locations, the first one in Chamblee in DeKalb County, and the present one near Marietta in Cobb County, Georgia. The Navy Department selected Fort Gordon in late 1940 as the site for a Naval Reserve Aviation Base. Learn more...
Philips Plaza The South has spoken and the word is Phipps Plaza is among the best of the South! Phipps Plaza - named a "Southern Best" in Southern Living magazine's Readers' Choice Awards - is anchored by Nordstrom, Belk, and Saks Fifth Avenue. As the Southeast's premier upscale shopping center, Phipps Plaza is home to more than 100 specialty stores including Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Jimmy Choo, and Juicy Couture. At Phipps Plaza you'll also find four full service restaurants, a food court, and a 14-screen AMC theatre. The Phipps Plaza Valet is located at the main Peachtree Road entrance and is available to guests for a fee of $7.
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3500 Peachtree Rd Ne
Atlanta, GA 30326
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Six Flags over Georgia Looking for thrills? Well, you've found them. In fact, you've found some of the fastest, tallest and wildest rides in the country, including a few record-breakers. Learn more...
Six Flags White Water Adventure Park Atlanta's Premier Water Park and the largest waterpark in the South. With 50 attractions, one of the world's tallest free-falls, and tons of great family rides and play areas, it's no wonder we're a Travel Channel Top 10 Water Park. Enjoy Cliffhanger, Tornado, Little Squirt's Island, and much more.
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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Take a trip back in time to the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History in Kennesaw, Georgia! With three impressive permanent collections and a membership in the prestigious Smithsonian Affiliations Program, the Museum offers a wide range of exhibits, including a glimpse into the daily lives of soldiers during the Civil War; a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century locomotive factory; and an exciting depiction of the Civil War's Great Locomotive Chase. Learn more...
Stone Mountain Stone Mountain is the largest exposed granite dome in North America and is located just outside Atlanta, Georgia. The Stone Mountain Park is to be found on 3,200 acres of natural beauty and features a wide variety of enjoyable family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Learn more...
The Fox Theatre Atlanta's Fox Theatre, originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, was designed in the late 1920's as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization. It was a beautifully outlandish, opulent, grandiose monument to the heady excesses of the pre-crash 1920's, a mosque-like structure complete with minarets, onion domes, and an interior decor which was even more lavish than its facade. Learn more...
Underground Atlanta Located in the Heart of Downtown, Underground Atlanta is bustling with activity, day or night. Enjoy daily entertainment by Atlanta’s talented residents, caricature drawings and fortune telling, homemade candy, delicious dining and souvenir shopping. Learn of Atlanta’s past on our guided history tour, From Civil War to Civil Rights. After dark, enjoy our clubs and restaurants in Kenny’s Alley for a night of pure entertainment.
Experience It All on the original streets of Atlanta. Over six blocks of shopping, dining, history and entertainment! Learn more...
Woodruff Arts Center and the High Museum of Art The Woodruff Arts Center is the heartbeat of Atlanta's arts community. Located in midtown, the Center offers Atlantans a bold variety of performing and visual arts - both traditional and avant-garde.
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World of Coca-Cola Learn about your favorite drink – visit World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta! World of Coca-Cola is located at the Pemberton Place (named in honor of John Pemberton, the inventor of Coca-Cola). Take the chance to explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's famous brand. Learn more...
Zoo Atlanta Zoo Atlanta is an Association of Zoos and Aquariums-accredited Wildlife Park and a popular attraction in Atlanta, Georgia. The 40 acre zoo, which was founded in 1889, is situated in Atlanta's Grant Park. Zoo Atlanta attracts around one million visitors a year and features almost 1,000 animals representing 250 species from around the world. Learn more...
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