Atlanta - Still Enjoying Its Olympic Glory

The city is rich with history, including playing an integral city in the Civil War, which was why is was burned to the ground, which earned its nickname as the phoenix city.

Depending on where you live, Atlanta can provide enough entertainment for an entire week's vacation or a romantic weekend get-a-way.

As you begin your planning process, it might help to study a map of the metropolitan area of Atlanta. While there are many attractions in the downtown area, there are also several worthwhile places to visit outside the perimeter area.

Lodging

To help you find the perfect hotel and breakfast to suit your needs, the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau provides a hotel directory on their web site.

Attractions

Downtown

Atlanta History Museum - Newly opened a few years ago, it offers an overall history of the area.

CNN Headquarters - The international headquarters of CNN, which offers regular studio tours to see actually broadcasting of Headline News and other programs.

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum - Besides being home to the presidential library of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, it also is home to the Carter Center where he still works on helping humanity around the world.

High Museum of Art - Atlanta's premier art museum.

Martin Luther King's Historic District - Home of Martin Luther King's tomb and memorial, and also his church, the Ebenezer Baptist Church.

SciTrek - An interactive children's science museum that features many hands-on exhibits and live science demonstrations.

World of Coca-Cola - The museum covers the history of Coca-Cola, which includes successful advertising campaigns dating back to the early 1900s.

Wren's Nest - The Wren's Nest House Museum is the restored Queen Anne Victorian home of Joel Chandler Harris, creator of "Uncle Remus." He called his home Snap-Bean Farm, until some wrens built a nest in his mailbox one year.

Zoo Atlanta - Founded in 1889, Zoo Atlanta's collection consists of nearly 1,000 specimens, representing 250 species of animals from all over the world, living in natural environments.

Outside the Perimeter

Six Flags Over Georgia - Part of the world and the largest regional theme park company, this park offers seven roller coasters, a children's area, live shows and other attractions.

Lake Lanier - A local, man-made lake with a water park, park, beaches and boat rentals.

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