Guided walking tours of the Sweet Auburn district are offered Saturdays, March- November. To schedule a tour, please contact the Atlanta Preservation Center. http://atlantapreservationcenter.com
Ground was broken in 1989 & on October 5, 1992, Fernbank Museum of Natural History opened to the public, becoming one of the only museums in the world to grow out of an old-growth forest.
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, the Center is the official living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibits illustrate his life & teachings.
The house was known as the Crescent Apartments when she & her husband lived here from 1925 to 1932. While living here, she wrote the bulk of her Pulitzer prize-winning novel, Gone With The Wind.
It opened in 2007, relocating from & replacing the original exhibit which opened in 1991. More than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that were never displayed to the public before are featured.
The library was opened on Carter's 62nd birthday in 1986. It hosts special exhibits like Carter's Nobel Peace Prize & a full-scale replica of the Oval Office, including a copy of the Resolute Desk.
Serving up delicious Southern food since 1945. 1st time visitors be sure to ask for a complimentary pot likker! While there take a look at the photos lining the walls of famous folks who have visited.
What you may not know about the world's largest drive-in and Atlanta landmark is that all your favorites are made from scratch! Upload a pic of yourself in a cool paper hat, sipping on a F.O.! Read more.
Burgers here are to die for! On Man v Food Nation, Adam Richman tries a burger so monstrous that it's held together by 2 grilled cheese sandwiches!
You can validate 2 hours off your parking right before you exit the cinema to head downstairs. Just look for people qeueing up near the exits at a time stamping machine.
The theatre opened on December 25, 1929, just two months after the stock market crash. The Fox hosted the premiere of Walt Disney's Song of the South in 1946. Disney himself introduced the picture.
Great entertainment and great food! The food is reasonably priced, as well as the alcohol. Wonderful for a date night!
Since GT's in the middle of Atlanta, you can find the bar that's right for you! My favorite being Octane, right next door :D
The world headquarters of CNN. Offers a 55-minute guided walking tour with exclusive studio views and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action.
Designed as a town square at Atlanta's 1996 Olympics, it became a center of controversy when a bomb killed two people & injured 111 others. Militant anti-abortionist Eric Rudolph was held responsible.
Stone Mountain Park is GA's most popular attraction and home to the world's largest freestanding piece of exposed granite. See the Lasershow, now in multidimensional Mountainvision, debuting May 2011. Read more.
Founded in 1850, it's the oldest cemetery in Atlanta. It is the final resting place of many of Atlanta's settlers, builders & most noted citizens like Bobby Jones, Margaret Mitchell & Maynard Jackson.
It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.
Tomahawk chop your way to the Braves Museum in left field. Among other artifacts, you’ll find Hammerin’ Hank's record-breaking 715th home run bat and ball.
Go inside the home of the NFL’s Falcons for a firsthand look at the locker room, press box, field, and more with a Georgia Dome Tour.
1999's Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks & the Atlanta Thrashers, is marked by a large number of advanced TV screens that showcase the namesake electronics company.
Check out the Peach drop here every New Years Eve but be sure to get here early so you can see the front part of the peach and the fireworks!
Atlantic Station, an eco-friendly community where life happens. Live, work, shop, or dine at this incredible location.
Completed in 1889, it is the working center of Georgia's government. The museum within the Capitol houses extensive collections reflecting the natural & cultural history of Georgia.
This microbrewery specializes in producing aggressive West Coast style beers to be enjoyed in the Southeast. Offering tours & tastings Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Part of our gourmand Atlanta dining tour: Read more.
When open for tours & tastings, you can bring your dog but keep them on a leash and on the patio.
5 Seasons is the center of Atlanta's beer culture, while also serving a very impressive menu. Some of the best designer pizzas in Atlanta. Desserts are less impressive, however.
