Attractions in Atlanta, Georgia

Amusements

Pin Strikes 9 770-302-0786
3478 Mt. Zion Road, , 30281
Proudly located in Clayton County, Georgia, Pin Strikes is your bowling center destination of choice. Put the bowling directory down, you’ve just found your perfect... more info map
Biplane Rides Over Atlanta 770-457-5757
Dekalb-Peachtree Airport
"Don't just dream...relive the romance and adventure of open cockpit flying while soaring over Atlanta's most famous attractions - the Downtown Skyline, Stone Mountain,... more info map
Georgia Aquarium 404-581-4000
225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313
Located at Pemberton Place®
The Georgia Aquarium, known as the "eighth ocean of the world," is the world’s largest aquarium with eight million gallons of fresh and marine water and more than... more info map
Global Wonderland 935-466-3123
755 Hank Aaron Drive Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30315
Turner Field
Global Winter Wonderland features giant illuminated lanterns depicting creatures and scenes that include a Christmas holiday village, animals real and imagined, and... more info map
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Atlanta 404-848-9252
3500 Peachtree Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30326
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Atlanta is made up of a series of interactive features to immerse kids into a world where their imagination can run wild with creative... more info map
Six Flags Over Georgia 770-948-9290
275 Riverside Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30168
Located in Austell
The Southeast's premier family theme park, this world-class theme park offers over 100 rides and attractions including thrilling roller coasters like the Superman... more info map
Stone Mountain Park 770-498-5690
1000 Robert E. Lee Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
U.S. Highway 78 East, Exit 8
Stone Mountain Park offers a variety of entertaining and interactive shows, several dining options, two lodging establishments, the Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 404-872-5338
980 Briarcliff Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30306
Built for Charles Howard Candler, the eldest son of the Coca-Cola founder, this 27,000 square foot Gothic Tudor style mansion has an architecture of "openness" and the... more info map
Georgia Governor's Mansion 404-261-1858
391 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305
This 24,000 square foot Greek Revival mansion gleams with museum quality, Federal style period antiques and arts work and contains 30 expansive rooms. The mansion sits... more info map
Georgia Railroad Freight Depot 404-656-3850
One Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Atlanta, GA 30303
Located Behind the World of Coke
One of the oldest buildings in downtown Atlanta, this freight depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has been beautifully restored to its... more info map
Herndon Home 404-581-9813
587 University Place, Atlanta, GA 30314
Designed by Alonzo Herndon, a former slave who founded Atlanta Life Insurance Company, this 15 room, Beaux Arts mansion is a National Historic Landmark and it was built... more info map
Margaret Mitchell House & Museum 404-249-7015
999 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Margaret Mitchell wrote Gone with the Wind while living in this turn-of-the-century Tudor Revival mansion and tours of Mitchell's restored basement apartment complete... more info map
Wren's Nest, The 404-753-7735
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30310
Atlanta’s oldest house museum, this turn-of-the-century Victorian house was home of Joel Chandler Harris, creator of Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, the Tar Baby, and other... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Hardman Farm 404-873-7306
1447 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
Guides will interpret this villa's many antique and architectural features and visitors to this historic site can also explore an ancient Indian mound. more info map
Historic Oakland Cemetery 404-688-2107
248 Oakland Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
This is the final resting place of more than 70,000 people including famed author Margaret Mitchell, 3,900 Confederate soldiers, and golf legend, Bobby Jones. more info map

Museums & Galleries

American Museum of Papermaking 404-894-6333
500 10th Street , Atlanta, GA 30303
Georgia Tech
A premier collection of artifacts related to papermaking in the world is held at this internationally renowned museum that showcases a remarkable collection of over... more info map
APEX Museum 404-523-2739
135 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30303
A black history museum that showcases a variety of changing exhibitions of the Black Diaspora ranging from hair styles to art and dancing to Africa's history. more info map
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum 404-658-7625
800 Cherokee Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30315
Located in Historic Grant Park
"The Longest Running Show in the Country," this unique cyclorama was established in 1893 and is the home of the world's largest painting of the Battle of Atlanta, as... more info map
Atlanta History Center 404-814-4000
130 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305
Located on 33 acres in historic Buckhead, the Atlanta History Center offers visitors the opportunity to explore Georgia's past via award-winning exhibitions, the 1928... more info map
Atlanta Monetary Museum 404-498-8267
1000 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
"The museum features a display on the history of money; interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role in the economy; and a view of the Bank's... more info map
Center for Puppery Arts, The 404-873-3391 (Tickets)
1404 Spring Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30309
Located in Midtown
Dedicated to the art of puppet theater. more info map
Children's Museum of Atlanta 404-659-5437
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
Downtown Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park
Presenting educational programs and exhibits designed for children up to the age of eight, Children's Museum of Atlanta features bright, creative, hands-on exhibits... more info map
Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries 404-880-6102 or 404-880-6644
223 James P. Brawley Drive, Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30314
Trevor Arnett Hall at Clark Atlanta University
CAUAG's permanent collection consists of around 640 works of Contemporary American, African American, and African art. The three collections include paintings, murals,... more info map
David J. Sencer CDC Museum 404-639-0830
1600 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30333
This museum's mission is to educate visitors about the CDC, public health, and the benefits of prevention. The museum is a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate. more info
Fay Gold Gallery 404-625-9094
3670 Ridgewood Road, Atlanta, GA 30327
Fay Gold Gallery is a contemporary fine art gallery which exhibits paintings, sculptures, and photography, by such artists as Michael Barringer, David Bierk, Kim... more info map
Fernbank Museum of Natural History 404-929-6300
767 Clifton Road Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Located East of Midtown, Near Emory University
"Hands-on exhibitions make science, culture and natural history come alive in a big way" at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The Museum and IMAX Theatre are normally... more info map
Georgia Capitol Museum 404-656-2846
206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334
The Georgia Capitol Museum is a public educational institution seeking to preserve and interpret the history of the Georgia State Capitol building itself via collecting,... more info map
Georgia State Capitol & Museum 404-656-2846
206 State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334
The Capitol Museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts related to the capitol, and the events which have happened within its walls. more info map
Hammonds House Museum 404-612-0500
503 Peeples Street Southwest, Atlanta, GA 30310
They feature and celebrate the works of artists of African descent. They also offer lectures/symposia, workshops, demonstrations, panel discussions, youth programming,... more info map
High Museum of Art 404-733-4444
1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
In Midtown Atlanta's Arts & Business District
"The leading art museum in the southeastern United States," The High Museum of Art's permanent collection contains more than 13,000 works of art. The only major museum... more info map
Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame 404-614-2311
755 Hank Aaron Drive, Atlanta, GA 30312
Experience the legend of the Atlanta Braves while at this museum that contains over 500 artifacts, videos, and photographs that trace the Braves history from their 1871... more info map
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum 404-865-7100
441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307
One of the only ten presidential libraries in the world and the only one in the deep South, this library and museum exhibits Carter's early years, his life at the White... more info map
King Center 404-526-8900
449 Auburn Avenue, Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
"The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America’s greatest nonviolent... more info map
King Plow Arts Center 404-885-9933
887 West Marietta Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
An arts community and center for commercial, performing, and visual arts that features working art studios, commercial artist spaces, art galleries, areas designed for... more info map
Michael C. Carlos Museum 404-727-4282
571 South Kilgo Circle, Atlanta, GA 30322
Located at Emory University
Housed in a distinguished building designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, this museum contains the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with... more info map
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia 404-367-8700
75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, GA 30308
At both of The Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia's two locations, in Downtown and Midtown Atlanta (1447 Peachtree Street), patrons will be able to view works by... more info map
Museum of Design Atlanta, The (MODA) 404-979-6455
1315 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
On the Ground Floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building
Located directly across the street from the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Design Atlanta is the only museum in the Southeastern United States that is dedicated... more info map
National Center for Civil & Human Rights 678-999-8990
100 Ivan Allen Jr. Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30313
On Pemberton Place in Downtown Atlanta
"An engaging cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights Movement to todayâ€™s Global Human Rights Movements." more info
National Museum of Patriotism 404-875-0691
1405 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
The National Museum of Patriotism is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the history of patriotism through exploring its development through educational... more info map
Road to Tara Museum, The 770-478-4800
104 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236
This museum is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is located in Jonesboro's 1867 Historic Train Depot. A gift... more info
Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center 404-733-4200
1280 Peachtree Street, Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
One of the top visual and performing arts centers in the nation, the Woodruff Arts Center includes the Alliance Theatre Company, High Museum of Art, Atlanta College of... more info map
William Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum 678-222-3700
1440 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30309
"The Breman celebrates and commemorates the Jewish experience and the universal themes of diversity and human dignity. This is accomplished by collecting, preserving,... more info
World of Coca-Cola, The 404-676-5151
121 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313
Located in Downtown Atlanta
Beside the Georgia Aquarium at Pemberton Place®, you will find the largest world's largest collection of Coke memorabilia at the World of Coca-Cola. This 20-acre... more info map

National Parks & Natural Wonders

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site 404-331-5190
450 Auburn Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30312
This national historic site is a memorial to America’s most revered civil rights leader and the place where Dr. King was born, lived, worshipped, and is now buried. ... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Atlanta Botanical Garden 404-876-5859
1345 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309
Walk through 15 acres of outdoor display gardens, including formal gardens, rose gardens and a Japanese garden; while at this botanical garden. Named one of the best... more info map
Centennial Olympic Park 404-222-PARK
265 Park Avenue West Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
A lasting legacy of the Centennial Olympic Games, this 21-acre park contains the Fountain of Rings, the world's largest interactive fountain; playgrounds, the... more info
Chastain Park
The largest public park in Atlanta, the 268-acre Chastain Park feature an amphitheatre, a horse park, golf course, tennis center, recreation center, playground, pool and... more info
Piedmont Park 404-875-PARK
400 Park Drive Northeast; P.O. Box 7795, Atlanta, GA 30306
Located 2 Miles Northeast of Downtown Atlanta
Adjacent to the Atlanta Botanical Garden, the 185-acre Piedmont Park is considered one of the largest city parks in the nation. It offers a swimming pool, trails and... more info map
Zoo Atlanta 404-624-WILD
800 Cherokee Avenue Southeast, Atlanta, GA 30315
Located in Historic Grant Park
Over 200 species of animals can be seen at Zoo Atlanta, all living in naturalistic habitats. The whole family will enjoy seeing zebras, giraffes, Thomson’s gazelles,... more info map

Science & Technology

Fernbank Science Center 678-874-7102
156 Heaton Park Drive Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307
Situated on the on the edge of the 65-acre Fernbank Forest, Fernbank Science Center's mission is "to provide extraordinary STEM (science, technology, engineering and... more info map

Tours & Cruises

Atlanta Preservation Center Guided Walking Tours 404-688-3353
327 St. Paul Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30312
Specially trained guides will take you on an hour and a half tour of some of Atlanta's preserved areas and buildings. On your walking tour you will visit Fox Theatre,... more info map
CNN Studio Tour 404-827-2300
One CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30348
Reservations are needed for the 45 minute guided tour of the CNN studio. more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

Dahlonega Georgia Wine Tours 404-924-1288
4767 McKee Court, Mableton, GA 30126
Dahlonega Georgia Wine Tours offers wine tours, wonderful views, live entertainment, and is great for special events. more info map
Monday Night Brewing
670 Trabert Avenue Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318
Monday Night Brewing is an Atlanta-based craft brewery that brews "balanced, flavorful ales that pair well with food." Brewery tours and beer tastings are offered every... more info

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