11 must-see Atlanta attractions (Graphic)

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There are so many places to visit throughout Atlanta, from family friendly attractions to outdoor adventures. Here are 11 of the top things to do when you come to Atlanta.

Atlanta Places to Visit: Georgia Aquarium

Walk on the wild side

Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker Street NW

Atlanta Sightseeing: Atlanta Zoo

Zoo Atlanta

800 Cherokee Avenue SE

Atlanta Downtown Museum: The World of Coca-Cola

World of Coca-Cola

121 Baker Street NW

  • Experience the rich history of the soft drink with historical and international artifacts.
  • Take a journey around the world in the 4D theater “In Search of the Secret Formula.”
  • The tasting room contains more than 100 different flavors of Coca-Cola from around the world (You must try the Beverly flavor) 😈
  • Go behind-the-scenes on the bottling process and visit the secret formula vault
  • Visit the huge gallery of Pop Culture references from the famous drink.
  • Check out the array of merchandise, collector’s items and apparel in the Coca-Cola store.

Family Fun in Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts

Take time to play

Center for Puppetry Arts

1404 Spring Street NW

Atlanta Kid-Friendly Things To Do: Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags Over Georgia

275 Riverside Parkway SW, Austell, GA

Atlanta Museums: College Football Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame

250 Marietta Street NW

Atlanta Places to Visit: National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Discover history

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

100 Ivan Allen Junior Boulevard

Atlanta Museums: Fernbank Natural History Museum

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Road NE

  • Has an Argentinosaurus, the largest dinosaur ever classified
  • NatureQuest, an interactive exhibition that turns kids into scientists, has won national and international awards
  • Sit back and enjoy the Giant Screen Theater with 2D and 3D capabilities.
  • Enjoy the large variety of family-fun activities, including how to be a meteorologist
  • Explore more than two miles of paths through the 65 acres of Fernbank Forest
  • Get out in nature and enjoy Wildwoods, with its elevated walkway into the treetops

Atlanta Unique Museums: Delta Flight Museum

Delta Flight Museum

1060 Delta Blvd B-914

Atlanta Family Fun: Botanical Garden

Splendor in the grass

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave NE

Atlanta Outdoor Family Fun: The Beltline

Atlanta Beltline

Eastside Trail, Westside Trail

For more information on these attractions and other places to visit in Midtown and Downtown, ask a front desk attendant from any one of our hotels in Atlanta.

 

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