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Atlanta
Attractions - Things to do
1. Atlanta History Center
130 West Paces Ferry Road
www.atlhist.org |
What is it? Set in nine hectares (23 acres) of beautiful
gardens, the Atlanta History Center is the ideal place to soak up
some Georgian history. The main attractions are two historic homes,
open to the public offering informative guided tours. The Tullie
Smith House originally stood outside the city limits but has been
relocated to the History Center, along with its outbuildings. The
house was built in the 1840s and survived the near-total
destruction of Atlanta in 1864 when General William Sherman burned
almost every business and more than two thirds of the city's homes
during his infamous 'March to the Sea'. It was once the home of
yeoman farmer Robert Smith and his family, who owned 11 slaves and
farmed on about 324 hectares (800 acres). The farmhouse is typical
of most in Georgia at the time, despite popular belief that not all
Georgians owned large plantations and mansions. The Swan House,
built in 1928, is a grand Italianate mansion that is an Atlanta
landmark, once the home of Edward and Emily Inman, heirs to a
cotton brokerage fortune. The History Center also features several
other historic buildings and exhibitions.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 10am to 5.30pm; Sundays 12pm to
5.30pm
Phone:(404) 814 4000 |
2. Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
450 Auburn Avenue
www.nps.gov/malu |
What is it? In January 1929 a baby boy was born in an
upstairs bedroom of a house in Atlanta. Today the Victorian house
is the centre of a protected site dedicated to the memory of that
baby, Martin Luther King, who grew up to become America's Nobel
prize-winning Civil Rights leader. A half-mile stretch of Auburn
Avenue, including King's birth home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church
where he preached, and the memorial tomb at the King Center where
he is buried, has been designated a historic site, drawing hundreds
of visitors every day. The exhibits contained within provide
insight into the life and times of this much-revered
man.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm (6pm during summer)
Phone:(404) 331 5190 or 331 6922 for recorded
information |
3. World Of Coca-Cola
55 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
www.woccatlanta.com |
What is it? In 1886 Jacob's Pharmacy, a small drugstore
in Atlanta, began selling a new headache and hangover tonic called
'Coca-Cola'. In 1891, entrepreneur Asa Candler paid $2,300 to
acquire the rights of what is now the world's most valuable brand.
The following year he founded the Coca-Cola Company. The
five-storey multi-million Dollar pavilion is more than just a
museum dedicated to Coca-Cola; it is an entire soft-drink
experience. Thousands of Coke objects, trivia and memorabilia are
contained among the interactive exhibits in this building, backed
up by commercials, radio jingles, 3-D screen shows in stereo and
plenty of neon lighting. Visitors can enjoy a two-hour tour on the
114-year history of Coke, culminating in a satisfying tasting
session.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm (until 6pm from June to
August), Sundays 11am to 5pm
Phone:(404) 676 5151 |
4. Kennesaw Mountain Battlefield
www.nps.gov/kemo |
What is it? In 1864 Kennesaw Mountain was the scene of a
bloody Civil War battle when General Sherman led his Union forces
against the entrenched Confederate forces at the site, resulting in
the death of more than 67,000 soldiers. The park consists of
several thousand acres of protected land, covered with more than 17
miles (27km) of interpretive walking trails. The trails encompass
historic earthworks and cannon placements, and notable markers and
memorials have been provided to commemorate the event. A small
museum at the site displays Civil War artefacts, and a visitor's
centre provides information about the battle on the site. This
popular park is visited by more than a million people each year,
many of whom come to picnic and enjoy the views afforded across
Atlanta.
Hours of Operation: Daily 8.30am to 5pm
Phone:(770) 427 4686 x0 |
5. Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org |
What is it? A highlight of the Atlanta Botanical Garden
is the Fuqua Conservatory, a giant greenhouse enclosing different
climate-controlled eco-systems that was financed by an Atlanta
businessman in memory of his wife. A walk through the conservatory
takes visitors from a desert into a steamy tropical jungle.
Outdoors the gardens are criss-crossed with dedicated nature walks,
bypassing many quiet spots designed for peaceful contemplation, as
well as tasteful garden sculptures.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 7pm (April to October), 9am
to 5pm (November to March). Open until 9pm every Thursday from May
to October
Phone:(404) 876 5859 |
6. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton Road
www.fernbank.edu |
What is it? As one of the South's pre-eminent museums,
Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway for discovery and
exploration, unfolding the story of the earth's history, the
physical universe, the environment and human culture through
exhibitions, programs and films in the IMAX Theatre. Opened in
1992, Fernbank is accredited by the American Association of Museums
and is 'Atlanta's Home to Dinosaurs,' a reputation highlighted by
Giants of the Mesozoic, a distinctive
permanent exhibition which features the world's largest
dinosaurs.
Hours of Operation: Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to
5pm
Phone:(404) 929 6300 |
7. Stone Mountain Park
www.stonemountainpark.com |
What is it? Stone Mountain is situated about 20 minutes
from Atlanta and features numerous man-made and natural
attractions. Most awesome of these is the huge relief carving of
the three Southern heroes of the Civil War, which has been etched
into the mountainside. The images of Confederate President
Jefferson Davis, and Generals Robert E. Lee and Thomas J.
'Stonewall' Jackson cover an area larger than a football field and
are part of the largest relief sculpture in the world. Three
sculptors worked in succession on the carving, beginning with
Gutzon Borglum in 1915. He later became famed for his carvings at
Mount Rushmore. Subsequently two other artists pursued the work
that was completed finally in 1972. Visitors can either walk up the
mountain or take the Skylift to the top from where the views of
Atlanta and the Appalachian Mountains are incredible. Stone
Mountain also features a restored Antebellum Plantation featuring a
colonial mansion, slave cabins, coach houses and barns. The park
also contains several lakes and hiking trails, a wildlife reserve
and petting zoo.
Hours of Operation: Daily from 10am; closing hours vary according to the
season and attraction. Summit Skyride open daily 10am to
5pm
Phone:For 24-hour Park information call (770) 498 5690 within
the metro Atlanta area or 1-800-317-2006 outside metro
Atlanta |
8. Jonesboro
Road to Tara Museum: 104 N. Main Street
www.visitscarlett.com |
What is it? About 15 miles (24km) south of Atlanta in
Clayton County is the town of Jonesboro, a not-to-be-missed
destination for movie fans and those hankering for a taste of the
real 'Deep South'. Jonesboro was the setting for Margaret
Mitchell's acclaimed novel, and later film, Gone with the
Wind and devotees come to see the local historic
plantation houses and learn about the real people whose lives
inspired the fictional characters of the novel. In Main Street, the
Road to Tara Museum is housed in the Jonesboro Depot Welcome
Centre, containing original props, costume reproductions, doll
collections and an extensive photo gallery associated with the
making of the movie, Gone with the Wind. The
Welcome Depot is also the departure point for daily tours, starting
at 1pm (except on Sundays), that take in the local scenes where the
film was shot and offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the true
life stories on which the book was based. In Carriage Drive, a
beautiful Greek Revival plantation home dating from 1839 is open to
the public along with its authentic
outbuildings.
Hours of Operation: Road to Tara Museum: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm,
Saturday 10am to 4pm; Stately Oaks: Monday to Saturday 10.30am to
3.30pm. Gone With the Wind Tour: Monday to Saturday 1pm or by
appointment
Phone:Road to Tara Museum: (770) 478 4800, Stately Oaks
Historic Home: (770) 473 0197 |
9. The Mountains
www.ngeorgia.com |
What is it? Northern Georgia is hilly and mountainous,
dotted with numerous small towns, fascinating historic sites,
national parks and forests. Most of the towns and attractions are
within an hour's drive of Atlanta. Among the highlights of an
exploration of this region are the New Echota State Historic Site
(the last capital of the Cherokee nation); Chickamauga at Fort
Oglethorpe, which is the oldest and largest Civil War military
park; Jasper, where the marble quarries produced the marble used in
the Capitol in Washington, DC; the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, at
the end of the Appalachian Highway; and the spectacular Tallulah
Gorge near the town of Clayton. The northwestern Georgia region is
a paradise for nature lovers, offering hundreds of wooded hiking
trails, sparkling trout streams, scenic lakes and camp
sites.
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