Big City Attractions in Atlanta
The biggest city in Georgia as well as its capital, Atlanta offers vacation experiences everyone can enjoy. Popular attractions include the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, and the CNN Studio Tour. Sports-lovers can cheer or boo major league teams, including the Braves, the Falcons, and the Hawks.
The city's historic and cultural attractions include the Fox Theatre and Centennial Olympic Park, with interactive fountains to splash through. You're surrounded by scenes of the Civil War's Battle of Atlanta at the Atlanta Cyclorama. Get a broader look at Atlanta's history at the Atlanta History Center and the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. Make the short drive to Marietta and step into movie history at the Gone With the Wind Museum.
Escape the city to nearby Stone Mountain Park for a day of outdoor adventures. The park offers hiking, fishing, a railroad tour, ropes challenges, and more ways to enjoy the fresh air.
Atlanta Skyline at dusk
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Golf in Atlanta
Numerous golf courses in the Atlanta area make it easy to fit 18 holes into your travel schedule. Golf Digest has rated the Peachtree Golf Club as one of the top clubs in the country. There are many public clubs in town, including Bobby Jones Golf Club, the first public course in the city and a tribute to the great golfer and Atlanta native. Want a non-traditional 19th hole? Combine golf with wine tasting at Chateau Elan, which has both a golf course and a winery.
Plan Your Vacation Around Attractions in Atlanta
Fill your vacation with visits to attractions in Atlanta; everyone in the family will find something to enjoy. Animal lovers will want to spend time at the Atlanta Zoo and the Georgia Aquarium. News buffs can peek behind the scenes on a tour of CNN headquarters. Discover how the many sweet flavors of Coke are made at the World of Coca-Cola.
Discount or Designer, Shopping for All Budgets in Atlanta
Whatever your style, leave room in your suitcase. Mall shoppers can head to Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood for designer choices at upscale Lenox Square Mall or look for discounts at the Outlet Shoppes at Atlanta. Roam the streets to find unique boutiques offering one-of-a-kind selections, or preserve memories of your visit with souvenirs from the shops at the Atlanta Zoo, CNN Studio, or World of Coca-Cola.
National Parks In and Near Atlanta
The National Park Service preserves an important part of America's Civil Rights history at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta. Visit to learn how he influenced social change. Spend the day outdoors exploring Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, where you can fish or float down the river.
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