Atlanta’s Must-See Attractions
I have a few relatives that are coming down to visit from out of the area and will have the opportunity to spend a few days in our wonderful city next week. I wanted to put together a list of fun attractions for them and their family to take a look at while they are here. It suddenly occurred to me that this is the perfect list for those who are visiting our city, or even those native Atlanta residents to just haven’t gotten around to visiting a few of these attractions!
The Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
GeorgiaAquarium.org
Why do we love the Georgia Aquarium? It is the world’s largest fish tank! Located in Atlanta, over 100,000 animals call the aquarium home including the giant whale shark! There is plenty to see and do for the whole family!
The CNN Center
One CNN Center, Centennial Park Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Why do we love the CNN Center? Have you ever wanted to see how the weather is broadcast or see how the news anchors know just what to say? The CNN center tour allows visitors to play the role of the weatherman, see the news anchors in action, and much more!
The New World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313
Woccatlanta.com
Why do we love The New World Of Coca-Cola? You can sample what Coke tastes like in Japan, or all over the world for that matter! Come explore the past, present, and future of the nationally known brand of soda. See advertisements and other Coca Cola memorabilia! It’s adjacent to The Georgia Aquarium so come thirsty after looking at all those fish!
Underground Atlanta
Peachtree Street
Underground-atlanta.com
Why do we love Underground Atlanta? It is a shopping, dining, and entertainment paradise! Don’t worry guys, it is also a wealth of history, too! This historic area was originally built under concrete overpasses of the 1920s.
Georgia’s Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78, Exit 8—Gwinnett County
Stonemountainpark.com
Why do we love Stone Mountain Park? Aside from being the world’s largest exposed mass of granite, Stone Mountain Park is a super fun filled park for even the pickiest family member. Where else can you hike, fish, boat, play, ride a train, shop, eat, and even catch one of the most unique laser shows on earth? Come out for the day or just a few hours…you will have a great time! Check out Stone Mountain Park in the winter for a day on the slopes with artificial snow!
Fernbank Museum Of Natural History
767 Clifton Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Fernbank.edu/museum
Why do we love Fernbank? Fernbank is one of the nation’s foremost museums of natural history. Come visit the dinosaur fossils (a huge T-Rex lives here!) or one of their many exhibits.
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
Foxtheatre.org
Why do we love The Fox? Aside from catching some neat concerts and musical plays here we have to marvel at the architecture of this building. The theatre was built in 1929 to simulate a Moorish palace. Don’t forget to look up at the night sky painted on this beautiful theatre—you feel like you are sitting under a night’s sky waiting for a magic carpet ride.
High Museum Of Art
1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
High.org
Why do we love The High? This museum highlights European and American art. Be sure to look for the special exhibits being hosted periodically. The High also hosts a jazz music night one Friday per month where you can walk through the museum and listen to the soulful sounds of Jazz music.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30315
Zooatlanta.org
Why do we love Zoo Atlanta? We love it because you can ride Zoo Express train, see the baby panda- Mei Lan, a baby joey in his mother’s pouch, and all of the lions, tigers, and bears—oh my! Get down to the zoo today!
Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch
4525 Highway 78, Lilburn, Ga 30047—Gwinnett County
Yellowrivergameranch.com
Why do we love The Yellow River Game Ranch? Who doesn’t love this 24 acre natural habitat petting zoo? It’s like getting to see a deer in its home and actually touch and feed it. Sounds a little “outdoorsy” to you? Don’t worry—if Tonia loves it, you will too!