Atlanta Georgia Entertainment Guide
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Atlanta EntertainmentThere are a lot of great attractions in and around Atlanta to please every age group, from floating down the Chattahoochee River to watching an Atlanta Braves baseball game at Turner Field. Atlanta also has many historic sites that are well worth a visit. Since the metro area is so widespread, a car is advisable.Buckhead The Atlanta History Center features exhibitions of Atlanta's history along with thirty-three acres of period gardens. Also on the same property are the 1928 Swan House, the Tullie Smith Farm, and McElreath Hall. Atlanta History Center 130 W. Paces Ferry Road Atlanta, GA 404.814.4000 Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery 55 Bennett Street NW Suite 20 Atlanta, GA 404 352.1855 Raymond Lawrence Gallery at Tula 75 Bennett Street, Suite M-1 Atlanta, GA 404.352.5058 www.raymondlawrencegallery.com Downtown A huge circular painting decorates the walls at the Atlanta Cyclorama that depicts the burning of Atlanta by General Sherman during the Battle of Atlanta. Atlanta Cyclorama 800 Cherokee Avenue Atlanta, GA 404.624.1071 The Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design has many exhibits featuring art and design from around the world. Atlanta International Museum of Art and Design 285 Peachtree Center Avenue Atlanta, GA 404.688.2467 The CNN Center is world headquarters for the Cable News Network. Guided tours are held daily. CNN Center One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 404.827.2300 The dome of the Georgia State Capitol building is covered with Dahlonega gold, much of it taken from the site of the nation's first gold rush. Georgia State Capitol Capitol Square Atlanta, GA 404.656.2844 Underground Atlanta is located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. In the 1900's the streets were elevated to the current level. The old underground streets have been renovated and turned into a prime visitor destination with a variety of shops, restaurants and over a dozen nightclubs. Underground Atlanta 50 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta, GA 404.523.2311 The World of Coca-Cola is one of Atlanta's most visited attractions. In "Tastes of the World", visitors can sample soft drinks from other countries. There are three floors of Coca-Cola memorabilia. World of Coca-Cola 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 404.676.5151 Zoo Atlanta is home to Atlanta's favorite panda duo: Lun Lun and Yang Yang. Nearly 1,000 animals live in natural habitats. Zoo Atlanta 800 Cherokee Avenue Atlanta, GA 404.624.5600 Midtown TheAtlanta Botanical Gardens features more than 30 acres of gardens, the Fuqua Conservatory which displays tropical and desert environments, as well as the Children's Garden. Atlanta Botanical Garden 1345 Piedmont Avenue 404.876.5859 The Center for Puppetry Arts presents puppetry at its finest with wonderful full-stage productions that are fun for adults as well as children. The Center also has puppet-making workshops. Center for Puppetry Arts 1404 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 404.873.3391 Fernbank Science Center has an Apollo spacecraft Fernbank Science Center 156 Heaton Park Drive Atlanta, GA 404.378.4311 The High Museum has a permanent collection of more than 10,000 pieces of art and sculpture which is shown on a ratating basis as well as annually hosting several traveling exhibitions. High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 404.733.4444 The Margaret Mitchell House and museum is a tribute to the author of Gone With the Wind. The Margaret Mitchell House and Museum 990 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 404.249.7012 Scitrek is one of the top science museums in the United States featuring 150 interactive exhibits. Scitrek 395 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, GA 404.522.5500 Metro Atlanta For hiking, fishing, boating, and river-floating try the Chattahoochee River Recreational Area located just north of Atlanta. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield is a 2,888 acre National Battlefield Site from the Civil War. There are also 17 miles of interpretive walking trails and a visitor center. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Kennesaw, GA Six Flags Over Georgia is Atlanta's favorite major theme park and is located 10 miles west of downtown. Six Flags Over Georgia 7561 Six Flags Parkway Austell, GA 770.739.3400 Stone Mountain Park is located 16 miles east of downtown, Atlanta. Stone Mountain is the world's largest mountain of exposed granite and the world's largest high-relief carving - of Confederate heroes Jefferson Davis, Stonewall Jackson, and Robert E. Lee - on the north face of the mountain. In the summer months, laser light shows, festivals, concerts, and fireworks are featured. Stone Mountain Park Highway 78 East Stone Mountain, GA 800.317.2006 Professional Sports Teams Atlanta Braves - baseball - Turner Field 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta, GA 404.522.7630 Atlanta Falcons - football - Georgia Dome One Georgia Dome Drive Atlanta, GA 404.223.8000 Atlanta Thrashers - Hockey - Phillips Arena One Phillips Drive Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000 Atlanta Hawks - Basketball - Phillips Arena One Phillips Drive Atlanta, GA 404.878.3000 Written by Carolyn Cagle for Travel USA®, Copyright © 2003
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