Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 16 min
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (14 min) National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place. Atlanta Botanical Garden (18 min) 30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more. World of Coca-Cola (14 min) Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886. Piedmont Park (18 min) Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more. Zoo Atlanta (15 min) Huge, modern zoo housing more than 1,500 animals from 220 species, including gorillas & pandas. SkyView Atlanta (17 min) 20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas. Centennial Olympic Park (17 min) Home of the 1996 Olympic games now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Rings. Georgia Aquarium (16 min) One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore. High Museum of Art (16 min) Museum known for its diverse art collection & modern architecture by Richard Meier & Renzo Piano. National Center for Civil and Human Rights (16 min) Cultural attraction presents artifacts, art & photos from the Civil Rights Era & about human rights. Fox Theatre (14 min) Restored opulent theater built in 1920s with 3,600-pipe organ hosts ballet, movies & other events. Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame (16 min) Sleek modern museum offers exhibits on famous college football players & an indoor field for events. Six Flags Over Georgia (17 min) Sprawling amusement park featuring high-speed roller coasters & water attractions, plus kids' rides. Margaret Mitchell House (15 min) Home where Margaret Mitchell wrote most of Gone With the Wind now offers tours & a gift shop. CNN Studio Tours (15 min) Popular tour providing a behind-the-scenes look at the CNN TV news network & how it operates. |