Destinations
Atlanta is the capital of the US State of Georgia. It played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center Chronicles the city’s past, and the Martin Luther King, Jr National Historic site is dedicated to the African American leader’s life and times. The Downtown area, Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, encompasses the Massive Georgia Aquarium. All the above-mentioned sites are some of the many elements that make Atlanta a major tourist attraction.
The center champions justice and dignity for all through inspiring performances, lectures and programming for all ages. Opened downtown in 2014, this museum educates visitors on Atlanta’s pinnacle role in fighting for equality as the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and modern civil rights.
Martin Luther King, Jr National Historical Park is a historic 35-acre site that pays tribute in the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and his pivotal role in America’s Civil Rights movement. Visit the home of his birth, hear his famous speeches at Ebenezer Baptist Church and tour The King Campus, where you can view inspiring exhibitions and pay your respects at Dr. and Mrs. King’s Crypt.
Culture and Community interact inside the High Museum of Art. It is heralded as the largest visual art museum in the Southeast. Alongside special exhibitions and its packed calendar of events, The High has a permanent collection of over 18,000 spectacular works.
Stone Mountain Park is the most-visited tourist attraction in Atlanta. The park has over 3,200 acres. This stunning park is just a short drive from downtown, and offers family-friendly attractions like camping, hiking trails, 18-hole golf courses, a dinosaur park and high-speed Swiss cable cars up Stone Mountain.
Welcome to the World of Coca Cola, an Atlanta attraction that tells the history of Coca Cola with interactive exhibits and beverage samples.
Explore the diverse marine life at the Georgia Aquarium. Visit the Dolphin Encounter, Penguin Encounter, Sea Lion Encounter, Shark and Stingray Interaction and much more at the largest aquarium in the United States.
Centennial Olympic Park is the crown jewel of Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district and a year-round destination for locals and visitors alike. It is a 22-acre public park located in downtown Atlanta and operated by Georgia World Congress Center Authority. It was built by The Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games as part of the infrastructure improvements for the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Whether you are a thrill-seeker or just want to hang out with friends, Six Flags Over Georgia will engage all your senses for an entertaining time.