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The capital and largest city of the state of Georgia, in the USA, is Atlanta. This vibrant city is a popular destination as it combines history with modern, and has a good selection of tourist attractions.
Atlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and even though these were not a very successful games in terms of finance and popularity, parts of the city that were developed for the games are now ironically some of the most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta. The Centennial Olympic Park is at the hub of this tourist activity where you can enjoy free music concerts and other events during the summer, and a large ice skating rink in the winter.
Begin your visit to Atlanta at the Olympic Park because you’ll also find that many of the city’s other tourist attractions are within walking distance of this central spot.
Georgia Aquarium
Said to be the largest aquarium in the world, Georgia Aquarium is one of the city’s most popular attractions, popular with both children and adults. There’s a lot to see where with over 100,000 different species, set within huge tanks. There are several themed areas to the aquarium so you can see different habitats and the creatures that live within them.
World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta is home to the headquarters of Coca-Cola so there’s a factory here as well as a museum-like attraction where you can find out all about this soft drink giant. If you’re a fan of Coca-Cola you won’t want to miss the opportunity to try some of their products from around the world, and find out about the history behind this company.
Museums in Atlanta
In addition the museum at Coca-Cola Atlanta has a good variety of other museums too. If you’re travelling with children the Imagine It Children’s Museum would be a good choice, or there’s the Fernbank Science Center. For history try Atlanta’s Margaret Mitchell House and Museum or the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. There is also the Atlanta History Center and the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum.
Atlanta Parks and Gardens
Atlanta has some beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy too. You can visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden which is right next door to the city’s largest park, Piedmont Park. There is also the city’s zoo, Zoo Atlanta, which specialises in African animals and also has a Giant Panda exhibit.
Flights to Atlanta
Being the capital and largest city, Atlanta is home to Georgia’s main airport, the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (airport code: ATL). Situated just 7 miles (11km) outside the city centre, this airport is one of the busiest in the world and serves as a major hub for the USA. This means you should not have any trouble in finding a flight to Atlanta from the UK! Direct flights to Atlanta are available with Delta Air Lines, British Airways and Air France, or if you want to consider a longer flying time and possible a cheaper fare, look at indirect flights with airlines including Virgin Atlantic Airways, BMI, US Airways, Continental Airlines, United Airlines, and Lufthansa.Atlanta Tourist Attractions
The OlympicsAtlanta hosted the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and even though these were not a very successful games in terms of finance and popularity, parts of the city that were developed for the games are now ironically some of the most popular tourist attractions in Atlanta. The Centennial Olympic Park is at the hub of this tourist activity where you can enjoy free music concerts and other events during the summer, and a large ice skating rink in the winter.
Begin your visit to Atlanta at the Olympic Park because you’ll also find that many of the city’s other tourist attractions are within walking distance of this central spot.
Georgia Aquarium
Said to be the largest aquarium in the world, Georgia Aquarium is one of the city’s most popular attractions, popular with both children and adults. There’s a lot to see where with over 100,000 different species, set within huge tanks. There are several themed areas to the aquarium so you can see different habitats and the creatures that live within them.
World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta is home to the headquarters of Coca-Cola so there’s a factory here as well as a museum-like attraction where you can find out all about this soft drink giant. If you’re a fan of Coca-Cola you won’t want to miss the opportunity to try some of their products from around the world, and find out about the history behind this company.
Museums in Atlanta
In addition the museum at Coca-Cola Atlanta has a good variety of other museums too. If you’re travelling with children the Imagine It Children’s Museum would be a good choice, or there’s the Fernbank Science Center. For history try Atlanta’s Margaret Mitchell House and Museum or the Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site. There is also the Atlanta History Center and the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum.
Atlanta Parks and Gardens
Atlanta has some beautiful parks and gardens to enjoy too. You can visit the Atlanta Botanical Garden which is right next door to the city’s largest park, Piedmont Park. There is also the city’s zoo, Zoo Atlanta, which specialises in African animals and also has a Giant Panda exhibit.