Things To Do In Atlanta

Despite the city not attracting as many tourists as other places in America, Atlanta offers a good number of attractions for its visiting guests. The city was the venue for the 1996 Olympic Games and that in itself is enough to draw many visitors.

Six Flags American Adventure

This is one of three theme parks in Atlanta operated by the Six Flags Company and is aimed largely at young children and their families. Attractions at the park include rides such as the Ridgeline Racer Coaster, Main Street Bumper Cars, Rio Grande Railroad and Treetop Swings. Live entertainment can also be found around the park with festivals such as KidsFest, Mad Science Days, and Fall Family Festival dictating the agenda.

Six Flags White-water Atlanta

The second of Atlanta’s Six Flags centres is a thrill-packed water park featuring a large selection of rides and water slides which include the Wild Water Lagoon, the Tornado and the Cliff-hanger. Beyond the water entertainment, visitors will find a variety of live shows in various parts of the park as well as events influenced by annual festivals. 

Six Flags over Georgia

The third of the Six Flags parks is set on a massive 331-acre property and offers some of the best thrill rides, attractions and live entertainment of any theme park in the USA. Anchor attractions include Bugs Bunny World and the Mind Bender rollercoaster as well as the numerous Broadway style shows that play regularly throughout the day in various parts of the park. The arrival of various festivals throughout the year brings new shows and attractions to the park’s already extensive collection.

World of Coca-Cola Atlanta

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is a centre dedicated to paying tribute to one of the most famous brands in America. Visitors to the centre have the chance to view exhibits featuring classic Coca-Cola memorabilia as well as video screens showing popular Coke advertisements from both past and present. A tour of the facility’s four galleries is provided, during which time visitors are offered the history of the company as well as various perspectives on its most famous product. 

ZooAtlanta

As the name suggests, this is the city’s popular zoo and is a centre dedicated to the research and conservation of rare and endangered animal species. Visitors will find animals from every continent such a lions, tigers, giraffes and various primates as well as an outdoor climbing wall and a horticultural centre. A train travels around the boundaries of the zoo’s interior giving visitors an alternative perspective.

CNN Center

The internationally renowned CNN media agency has operations in a number of countries across the globe. The chief production and broadcasting network is based in the studios at the Atlanta's CNN Centre. Daily tours give visitors the chance to tour the facility and observe news programmes as they are being produced and broadcasted. Entertainment, dining and shopping facilities are also available at the centre.

Georgia Aquarium

With its grand opening as recently as November 2005, the 200 million dollar aquarium is one of the world’s biggest facilities with eight million gallons of fresh and marine water. Over 100,000 animals from 500 species can be found at the aquarium with highlights including giant Pacific octopi, garibaldi damselfish and Japanese spider crabs. The Aquarium, which is open seven days a week, also offers a 4-D theatre with interactive productions that give spectators the chance to experience the sights, sounds, smells and physical sensations of the deep.

Museums

Atlanta is a culturally diverse city and its museum scene is very much representative of this. You will find venues displaying information on science, nature and local history. Visitors in search of the latter should visit the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, while for those with children, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta. For local and world history, the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University and the Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking all offer fascinating perspectives on both regular and unusual themes.