CULTURE & EDUCATION

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
980 Briarcliff Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 872-5338
callanwolde.org
The fine arts center for DeKalb County, this 1920s mansion with gardens and grounds was built by a son of Coca-Cola Company founder, Asa Candler.

Carter Presidential Center
441 Freedom Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 865-7100
jimmycarterlibrary.org
The Carter Library and Museum offers a close-up look at the Georgia peanut farmer who became our country’s 39th president.

Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 873-3089
puppet.org
This internationally acclaimed organization offers performances for children and adults as well as hands-on museum.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 929-6300
fernbankmuseum.org
Fernbank is one of the nation’s foremost museums of natural history. Be sure to visit the museum’s amazing four-story IMAX movie screen.

Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
The world’s largest fish tank, the Georgia Aquarium is home to tens of thousands of animals representing 500 species of freshwater and marine life.

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 733-HIGH
high.org
The museum encompasses European and American paintings, sculpture, decorative arts and photography, plus a special exhibition area for children.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
449 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 526-8900
thekingcenter.org
Tour Freedom Hall, Ebenezer Baptist Church, Dr. King’s birth home and gravesite and view a film presentation and exhibit chronicling his life.

Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University
571 South Kilgo Circle
Atlanta, GA 30322
(404) 727-4282
carlos.emory.edu
Egyptian artifacts, Greek statues, Pre-Columbian pottery and other ancient treasures are on standing exhibition.

Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 733-4200
woodruffcenter.org
The arts complex is home to several of Atlanta’s top performing groups and art-friendly programs.

ATLANTA CLASSICS

Atlanta Cyclorama
800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 658-7625
atlantacyclorama.org
This domed 1920s structure houses an immense circular painting of a day in the Civil War Battle of Atlanta.

Atlanta State Farmer’s Market
16 Forest Pkwy.
Forest Park, GA 30297
(404) 675-1782
agr.georgia.gov
This 150-acre complex of outdoor stalls and an indoor market features fresh fruits and vegetables by the bushel or basket, as well as meat and local specialties.

CNN Center
190 Marietta St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-1555
cnn.com/studiotour
Atlanta’s news and entertainment center is the headquarters of Turner Broadcasting, CNN’s international broadcast studios and networks.

Stone Mountain Park
1000 Robert E. Lee Dr.
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 498-5690
stonemountainpark.com
In addition to hiking the park’s granite monolith, visitors can also ride bikes, golf and camp. The park also hosts various festivals throughout the year.

The World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place
121 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
(800) 676-COKE
woccatlanta.com
Explore the complete story—past, present and future—of the world’s best-known brand at the new 92,000-square-foot World of Coca-Cola. Discover fascinating exhibits, an eye-popping collection of memorabilia and classic radio and television advertisements.

ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood
2002 Lakewood Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 443-5090
livenation.com
The top names in pop, rock and jazz draw fans to this 19,000-seat outdoor concert arena.

The Arena at Gwinnett Center
6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy.
Duluth, GA 30097
(770) 232-3000
gwinnettcenter.com
The 13,000-seat arena is home to the Gwinnett Gladiators as well as a venue for a variety of top-named performers and concerts.

Chastain Park Amphitheatre
4469 Stella Dr. NW
Atlanta, GA 30327
(404) 733-5000
classicchastain.com
An outdoor venue for a variety of summer concerts where concertgoers can enjoy casual seating and dining during live performances by nationally-known artists.

The Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy.
Atlanta, GA 30339
(770) 916-2800
cobbenergycentre.com
Located in northwest Atlanta, the 2,750-seat Cobb Energy Centre hosts Broadway shows, ballet, concerts, educational shows, family performances and opera.

The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St. NE
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
foxtheatre.org
This grand 1929 movie theater was built to simulate a Moorish palace and hosts touring artists and shows, plus a summer movie series.

The Georgia Dome
1 Georgia Dome Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 223-4636
gadome.com
The 71,500-seat domed stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons (National Football League).

Philips Arena
1 Philips Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
philipsarena.com
The 21,000-seat arena is home to the Hawks (National Basketball Association) and the Dream (Women’s National Basketball Association) and hosts numerous concerts and special events each year.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park
2200 Encore Pkwy.
Alpharetta, GA 30009
(404) 733-5010
vzwamp.com
The 12,000-seat outdoor venue hosts live concerts featuring top contemporary, rock, jazz and country artists as well as the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

HISTORIC ATLANTA

Atlanta Historic District
450 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
nps.gov/malu
(404) 331-6922
One of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, this historic district was first settled in the early 19th century. Known as “Sweet Auburn,” and home to Martin Luther King, Jr., the district includes century-old homes that are being restored.

Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, GA 30305
(404) 814-4000
atlantahistorycenter.com
From cotton fields to railroads, the Civil War to civil rights, you’ll find the real story of Atlanta’s past at the Atlanta History Center.

Atlanta Preservation Center
327 St. Paul Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-3353
atlantapreservationcenter.com
The Atlanta Preservation Center features guided walking tours of the historically and culturally significant areas it works to protect.

Herndon Home
587 University Pl. NW
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404) 581-9813
nps.gov/nr/travel/atlanta/her.htm
This 15-room mansion was built in 1910 by Alonzo F. Herndon, the founder of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, the second-largest black-owned insurance company in the nation.

Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain Dr.
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 427-4686
nps.gov/kemo
Climb Kennesaw Mountain and relive this pivotal engagement in the Civil War Battle of Atlanta.

Margaret Mitchell House and Museum
990 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 249-7015
margaretmitchellhouse.com
Learn about the creation of one of the world’s most beloved novels, “Gone With the Wind,” by touring the apartment where Margaret Mitchell lived and wrote.

Wren’s Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
(404) 753-7735
wrensnestonline.com
Located in Atlanta’s historic West End neighborhood, the restored Victorian Wren’s Nest was home to Joel Chandler Harris, creator of Br’er Rabbit.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

Amicalola Falls State Park
418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd.
Dawsonville, GA 30534
(706) 265-4703
gastateparks.org/AmicalolaFalls
Amicacola Falls State Park is the home of Georgia’s tallest waterfall (729 feet) and leads to the southern end of the famed Georgia-to-Maine Appalachian Trail.

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30309
(404) 876-5859
atlantabotanicalgarden.org
A green urban oasis in the city with 15 acres of gardens, the Atlanta Botanical Garden hosts art exhibitions, concerts, classes and workshops throughout the year.

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Rd.
Roswell, GA 30075
(770) 992-2055
chattnaturecenter.org
The Chattahoochee Nature Center sits on 127 acres of unspoiled land along the Chattahoochee River.

Cloudland Canyon State Park
122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd.
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
(706) 657-4050
gastateparks.org/CloudlandCanyon
One of the most scenic parks in the state, Cloudland Canyon straddles a deep gorge with elevation changes from 800 to 1,980 feet. The park is located in the northwest part of the state near Lookout Mountain.

Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites
(800) 864-7275
gastateparks.org
The state park system is comprised of 63 parks and historic sites, with many close enough to serve as easy day trips from the Atlanta area. All parks require a $2 parking fee and historic sites have a fee range of $1-$4 per person.

GREAT FOR KIDS

Babyland General Hospital
300 N Ok Dr.
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-2171
cabbagepatchkids.com
Rambling and homey, this white frame “adoption clinic” is the birthplace of the Cabbage Patch Kids.

Imagine It! Children’s Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-KIDS
childrensmuseumatlanta.org
The Children’s Museum of Atlanta offers hands-on experiences that combine fun and education.

Legoland
3500 Peachtree Rd., Ste. G-1
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 848-9252
legolanddiscoverycenter.com/atlanta/
Build race cars, visit the 4D theater—it’s the ultimate place for all Lego fans.

Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside Pkwy. SW
Austell, GA 30168
(770) 739-3400
sixflags.com/overgeorgia
A state-of-the-art theme park with more than 100 rides, shows and attractions.

Six Flags White Water Park
250 Cobb Pkwy. North
Marietta, GA 30062
(770) 948-9290
sixflags.com/whitewater
Speed flumes, water slides, wave pools and other thrills abound at this 35-acre water park.

Yellow River Wildlife Game Ranch
4525 U.S. Highway 78
Lilburn, GA 30047
(770) 972-6643
yellowrivergameranch.com
This 24-acre natural habitat petting zoo along the banks of the Yellow River shelters some 600 native Georgia animals.

Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave. SE
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-WILD
zooatlanta.org
Spend a day visiting adorable pandas, Abu the giraffe and a baby joey, along with lions, zebras, elephants and gorillas in their natural habitats. Then ride the Zoo Express Train and test your rock-climbing skills.