Things to Do: Atlanta Attractions
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12 primo ATL people-watching spots Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Where to go in the A for the best introverted entertainment
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14 kid-friendly mainstays Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Atlanta has heaps of family-approved ways to spend the day
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10 history lessons you'll find in Atlanta City Guide, Atlanta History, Explore Attractions
Saturday December 26, 2020 04:00 am EST
Educational landmarks from the museum to the grave
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13 grown-up ATL field trips Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
ITP and OTP museums that will help you rediscover your inner child
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History and Science Museums in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 02:18 pm EDT
Explore the topics of history, science and more at these museums
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Roadside attractions Explore Attractions, Summer Guide
Wednesday May 19, 2010 04:00 am EDT
Haunted hills, a literary farm and rock 'n' roll
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9 family adventures Explore Attractions
Monday December 28, 2020 04:00 am EST
More incentive to grab the kids and get the hell outta your house
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9 essential Downtown haunts Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
You can forget all your troubles, forget all your cares'
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8 reasons to go West(side) Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
The Westside boasts glossy art galleries and gritty performance spaces alike
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5 places to be a kid again Explore Attractions
Sunday December 27, 2020 04:00 am EST
Let your inner child run wild at these grown-up ATL adventure spots
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Atlanta's surviving hip-hop haunts Music and Nightlife, Explore Attractions
Monday October 21, 2019 03:08 pm EDT
Explore these rap-related cultural landmarks in Atlanta
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5 cemeteries where you can explore Atlanta's Southern Gothic history Explore Attractions, Explore Outdoor Activities
Monday October 21, 2019 03:26 pm EDT
Explore the history and mystery of these cultural landmark cemeteries.
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Where to go with family and friends in Atlanta Explore Attractions
Wednesday October 23, 2019 10:45 am EDT
Explore these must-visit attractions in the metro Atlanta area
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Attractions
Georgia Aquarium Business
The nation's largest aquarium has more aquatic life than any other aquarium, with specimens from more than 500 species, including whale sharks, the largest fish in the sea. Visitors can go to the "touch tank" for the chance to interact with sea stars and anemones. "Behind the Scenes" tours are avail...
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Central Park Business
Turner Field (permanently closed) Business
The Ted's more impressive, architecturally speaking, than the old home of the Braves, Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium, a piece of which now sits in the parking lot. Various carnival-style games, eating venues, and the pricey beers also make the new park, which was converted from the Olympic Stadium, m...
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Vineyard in the City Business
Fridge Gallery (permanently closed) Business
Skwhirlhaus (permanently closed) Business
Named after Maryn Whitmore and her husband’s love for squirrels and the Bauhaus movement, Skwhirlhaus is a performance stage in the Whitmores' backyard. Catch occasional dance and performance art shows.
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SkyView Atlanta Business
The age of the Ferris wheel in Downtown is upon us, Atlanta. The 20-story attraction known as SkyView Atlanta takes guests on a roughly 15-minute ride and provides them with a view of the city's skyline.
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Dick Lane Velodrome Business
At the time of its construction in 1974, which was inspired by the Munich Olympics, the Velodrome was one of only two tracks of its kind in the United States. It served as a training facility for cyclists at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Currently, the track is the second steepest concrete race track in t...
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THE TAGO INTERNATIONAL CENTER Business
Atlanta Botanical Garden Business
Atlanta's most fragrant attraction blooms with more than 3,000 ornamental plants spread over 30 acres adjacent to Piedmont Park, including a rare 15-acre urban forest. There is a 600-foot Canopy Walk situated 40 feet high, and regular exhibitions and concerts in the gardens.
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Cobb Travel & Tourism Business
Dahlonega Visitors Center Business
Delta Flight Museum Business
Housed in Delta's two 1940s aircraft hangers. Includes Ship 41, the first Douglas DC-3 to carry Delta passengers in 1940; the Spirit of Delta, Delta's first Boeing 767; and a replica of the first Delta station in Monroe, La., in 1929.
The 747 Experience, the most recent addition to the Delta Flight ...
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Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) Business
A Smithsonian-affiliated gallery that has featured shows on artist-designed furniture, Japanese product design, lunch boxes and eco-friendly architecture. MODA is the only museum in the Southeast devoted exclusively to all things design.
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MarketPlace 120 (permanently closed) Business
MarketPlace 120 is an art and antique gallery specializing in fine art, home decor, handcrafted items, vintage gifts, and more.
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Stone Mountain Visitors Center Business
This quaint village offers a number of shops, restaurants and entertainment options.
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XXO Gallery (permanently closed) Business
Gallery 180 (permanently closed) Business
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Business
Offers free, self-guided tours of the Monetary Museum and Visitors Center.
Waffle House Museum Business
You heard right, we said, "Waffle House Museum." In 1955, neighbors Joe Roger Sr. and Tom Forkner embarked on a plan to smother and cover the world (or at least Avondale Estates) with 24-hour dining. More than 50 years and 1,600 restaurants later, the chain's original location still stands as a test...
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Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park Business
A 2,965-acre park and museum on the site of the 1864 Civil War Campaign for Atlanta.
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Pemberton Place Business
A 20-acre site that's home to both the World of Coca-Cola and the Georgia Aquarium.
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Stone Mountain Park Business
The world's largest mass of exposed granite is the centerpiece of this park, which features golf courses, hiking trails, camping, swimming, dining, and attractions including the Geyser Towers, Summit Skyride, and much more. The park also hosts a spectacular 3-D laser light show nightly during the su...
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Museum of History and Holocaust Education Business
The Museum of History and Holocaust Education comprises one division within the Kennesaw State University Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books (MARB). Formed in 2010, the Dept. of Museums, Archives and Rare Books is under the executive leadership of Dr. Catherine Lewis, professor of history ...
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Piedmont Park Business
The 200-plus-acre park with tennis, walking trails, and a pond has been Atlanta's place to go on a Sunday afternoon since it was first purchased by the city in 1904. Piedmont Park added 13 acres in 2013 and unveiled a collection of new entrances. The add-on near the intersection of Piedmont Road and...
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Red Door Art Gallery & Studio (permanently closed) Business
Open Most Days 12pm - 2pm, Special Events & By Appointment
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Marietta Museum of History Business
A small museum on the second floor of an 1845 building that houses exhibits on subjects as varied as the Dahlonega gold rush, the famous Union attempt to steal a Confederate locomotive, and growth of the Bell Bomber Plant, now part of Lockheed/Martin.
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The Breman Museum Business
Extensive documents and profiles record Atlanta's Jewish history, making the museum the largest of its kind in the Southeast. Particularly notable for special exhibits that emphasize the value of tolerance and diversity.
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Museum of Arts and Sciences Business
From modest beginnings in a single rented room to a state-of-the-art 50,000-square foot facility on a 14-acre campus, the Museum of Arts and Sciences (MAS) represents more than a half-century of community investment in education. Its founders – educators and civic leaders – had a vision: to create a...
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Callaway Resort & Gardens Business
Millennium Gate Museum Business
The Millennium Gate is a classically-styled monumental arch located inside Atlantic Station in Midtown Atlanta, historically called "The Gate City." The Gate houses a 12,000-square-foot museum that narrates Georgia's and Atlanta's history through interactive technology, as well as film, period rooms...
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Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History Business
The Southern Museum opened in 1972 as the Big Shanty Museum in Kennesaw, Georgia. It showcased the famous General locomotive and was dedicated to telling the story of the April 12, 1862 "Great Locomotive Chase," an event that briefly elevated the engine and the City of Kennesaw to prominence during ...
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The Roof at Ponce City Market Business
Ikonic Atlanta (permanently closed) Business
ATL-Cruzers Electric Car and Segway Tours Business
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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta Business
Explore Gwinnett Business
54 Columns Business
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Marietta Fire Museum Business
Features firefighting techniques and equipment from the 1800s to the present. Highlights include the "Aurora," a 139-year-old horse-drawn Silsby Steamer pumper.
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Marthia Lowe (permanently closed) Business
Atlanta History Center Business
Founded in 1926, the center includes the Atlanta History Museum featuring signature and traveling exhibitions, the Smith Family Farm, the 1928 Swan House mansion, research archives/special libraries, and 22 acres of gardens.
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