Atlanta
Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave NE
404-876-5859
Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am to 6:00pm
Admission charged. Free on Thursdays
The Garden features several distinct exhibit areas.
The Fuqua Conservatory is a giant greenhouse enclosing
different climate-controlled ecosystems. The steamy
Tropical Rotunda features colossal-leaved plant
life and towering rubber trees. Visitors feels
like they are in a real rainforest. Outdoors,
there are numerous paths to guide guests through
planned nature walks. The influence of Japanese
architecture is evident throughout, and quiet
spots to sit and absorb the beauty of the landscape
are abundant. Children are special guests at the
Botanical Gardens. An interactive "kid's space"
is scheduled to be completed in 1999.
Atlanta
History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd
404-814-4000
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:30 pm, Sun 12:00pm
to 5:30 pm
Admission charged.
A contemporary atmosphere marks this historical
center, which holds the largest, most comprehensive
Civil War exhibits in the South, and touches on
aspects of Southern and Atlanta history, including
the civil-rights struggle. Two historic homes
on the 23-acre grounds of the center are open
for touring: an authentic 1840s-working farm (The
Tullie Smith House), and a 1928 grand Italianate
mansion (The Swan House)
Center
for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring Street
404-873-3391
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission charged.
Located in a former elementary school, the 22-year-old
center prides itself on being the largest organization
in the U.S. devoted to puppetry. The center offers
puppetry classes, daily performances by center
puppeteers and various companies, along with a
great interactive museum that includes figures
like the Muppets.
CNN
Center
1 CNN Center
404-827-2491
Hours: Daily
The global headquarters of the CNN News Group
and Turner Broadcasting and also an entertainment-shopping-dining-hotel
extravaganza. The crown jewel of the Center is
the CNN Studios tour, a must-see for an impressive
behind-the-scenes look at global news in the making.
Hammonds
House
503 Peeples Street, SW
404-752-8730
Hours: Tue-Fri 10 AM - 6:00 PM, Sat and Sun 1:00
PM - 5:00 PM
Admission charged.
The Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center
of African American Art is the only independent,
public museum in Atlanta dedicated exclusively
to the collection, exhibition, and study of fine
arts of the African Diaspora. Located in a 19th
Century Eastlake Victorian facility, the museum
offers visitors the opportunity to gain a wider
understanding of the contributions of diverse
artists of African descent. Annually, over 16,000
students, civic, and cultural enthusiasts, art
collectors, artists, and tourists attend the Hammonds
House exhibitions, guest lectures, and events
at the historic West End facility.
Kennesaw
Mountain National Park
900 Kennesaw Mountain DR NW
770-427-4686
Hours: Daily 8:30am to 5:00pm
Admission: Free
Kennesaw Mountain National Park commemorates the
1864 Civil War battle for Atlanta. Union forces
under General Sherman assaulted the heavily fortified
Confederate positions on Kennesaw, losing more
than 5,000 men. Eventually, Confederate forces
retreated amidst the horror of hand-to-hand combat.
Today, the park encloses 2,882 acres of protected
land and boasts 16 miles of hiking trails. Over
11 miles of Confederate trenches form visible
rings on the mountainside. Historic markers and
memorials provide information about significant
battle sites and events. A small museum displays
Civil War-era artifacts. Guests often picnic here
and enjoy views of Atlanta and even Chattanooga,
Tennessee. Over 1 million people visit this park
each year.
Martin
Luther King Jr National Historic Site
450 Auburn NE
404-331-6922
Hours: Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: Free
A half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue east of downtown
is marked by its association with Dr. Martin Luther
King Jr. These sites include the Queen Anne-style
house where he was born, Ebenezer Baptist Church
where he preached, and the memorial tomb at the
King Center where he is buried. The Visitor Center
offers outstanding exhibits on the life and times
of King.
SciTrek
Science & Tech Museum
395 Piedmont Ave NE
404-522-5500
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm
to 5:00pm
Admission charged.
SciTrek, Atlanta's museum of science and technology,
prides itself on its hands-on exhibits. More than
150 permanent exhibits explain science through
doing, touching, and playing. The many activities
and regularly scheduled science shows are educational
and fun for kids of all ages.
World
Of Coca-Cola
55 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
404-676-5151
Hours: Mon-Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm, Sun 12:00pm to
6:00pm
Admission charged.
This museum is dedicated entirely to the history
of the world's most recognizable brand: Coca-Cola.
Thousands of Coke objects, commercials, radio
jingles, and billboards from Coke's 114 year history
can be found within. Visitors learn how Coke is
bottled, and see Coke's international side. A
Coke tasting session caps off the tour, where
visitors can sample Coke from around the world.
Jimmy
Carter Library and Museum
441 Freedom Parkway
The Only presidential library in the southeast
United States honors the early life, political
career, and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Museum
open to the public 7 days; designed for a relaxed,
leisurely visit. Enjoy a 30 minute historical
film on the Presidency, visit the Oval Office
and enjoy an exact replica of the beautiful Crown
of St. Stephen, a gift from the people of Hungary.
Ongoing temporary exhibits are offered. September
thru April 1999, visitors will enjoy a realistic
recreation of Camp David and participate in the
20th Anniversary of the signing of the Camp David
Accords. Free cultural/educational programs featured
throughout the year. The public is encouraged
to picnic at concerts on the lawn, attend book
signings of best-selling authors, or lunch on
the terrace at the Copenhill Café. Stroll through
the lovely gardens, sit by the pond, and take
photos of Atlanta's skyline.
