| One things for sure, Atlanta doesn't do mediocre. | | | | memoriam to him and his infamous ideas. This |
| It seems to be the city of Interesting as far as | | | | building has been the site of speeches made by |
| things to do and places to see are concerned. | | | | Presidents of the United States and holds the |
| Not only is it considered to be one of the hottest | | | | Ebenezer Baptist Church where King and his |
| spots to be these days, with the fastest growing | | | | father both pastored in the 1960's. |
| urban sprawl in the United States, but it's full of | | | | For kicks see the world's largest aquarium, the |
| quirky and fascinating draw cards that'll make | | | | Georgia Aquarium, This aquarium showcases |
| your trip to Georgia unforgettable. | | | | around 100,000 specimens in tanks that hold |
| Your itinerary should go like this; | | | | somewhere about eight million gallons of water. |
| Centennial Olympic Park for festivals and activities | | | | Wow. |
| for kids, and also an opportunity to see what | | | | And for a bit of rest or maybe a bit of play, |
| Atlanta has done to the park since the 1996 | | | | check out the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, filled with |
| Olympic Games. There are the new Fountain of | | | | little nooks and crannies to get lost in. There are |
| Rings, as well as concerts and shows and sports | | | | gardens upon gardens for all of your floral |
| events held in the stadium. | | | | dreams, with new exhibitions on show regularly. |
| Underground Atlanta; this place is fascinating. You | | | | Wander around the 15 acres of woodland, |
| can either do the guided tour or have a wander | | | | outdoor displays and a huge range of endangered |
| yourself, either way you'll be enthralled in its | | | | or rare plants, backing onto the Piedmont |
| history. From the rubble of the Post- Civil War in | | | | Parklands. |
| the 1860's, this Underground Depot has been | | | | Plus there's also a lot for kids, like the maze that |
| turned into a restored bustling memorial to the old | | | | leads you from a colorful caterpillar's mouth to a |
| city of Atlanta. | | | | Butterfly Pavilion, and fossil digging. |
| An original damaged gas lamp still stands where it | | | | Entertainment begins and ends at the Fox |
| was burnt by Union troops in 1864 and the Zero | | | | Theater, a restored 1920's theater that now is |
| Milepost of the Chattanooga to mid- Georgia line is | | | | the home of musicals, shows and the oldest |
| kept by the entrance above, reminding people of | | | | continuous Ballet Company in the US. It is now |
| what makes Atlanta so special. | | | | lavishly ornamented in an alfresco Arabian theme, |
| But these days, the Underground is a new and | | | | with stars that shine from the rooftop and |
| fully refurbished city, with shops, fine restaurants | | | | flamboyant period furnishings. |
| and a hugely popular night scene. | | | | But now onto the Virginia- Highland neighborhood |
| Next stop is the World of Coca Cola. It doesn't | | | | for a more ornate and rustic feel to the night. |
| matter who you are, this is a must. Atlanta is the | | | | This area is famous for its nightlife and dining, not |
| birthplace of the globally renowned Coca Cola. | | | | to forget the shopping. The places here are |
| Some things don't transcend language or | | | | mostly restored buildings and creative in nature, |
| international barriers, but one thing's for sure; | | | | with lots of galleries, antique shops, salons, spas, |
| most people in the world today have tasted a | | | | and quaint tasteful restaurants. The streets are |
| Coke, it's served in over 200 countries world | | | | also dotted with cute bars. |
| wide. | | | | Save a day for this one, Stone Mountain Park is |
| This is the building dedicated to the history, pride | | | | more than 3,300 acres of parkland with lots to |
| and brand that is Coca Cola. And even if you | | | | keep you busy and entertained. Four million people |
| don't like the stuff, the story of how this trade | | | | visit this park every year to see Georgia's only 4- |
| mark became a household name since it's creation | | | | D theater, the largest indoor playground in Atlanta, |
| in 1886 will hold your interest. Plus the amount of | | | | rides and river cruises, historical exhibits and an |
| merchandise and artifacts on show is astonishing... | | | | amazing laser show with a fireworks finale on |
| While we're on history, check out the Martin | | | | occasion. Kids and kids at heart will be amused. |
| Luther King Jr. National Historic Site for a complete | | | | The entrance fee is $8 and you will need a car to |
| history of this revolutionary leader, the man who | | | | visit Stone Mountain Park. But don't worry, the |
| led the American civil rights movement. King was | | | | fee to the laser show is included in your entry fee |
| born in Atlanta in 1929 and assassinated in 1968, | | | | and we can cover that car rental issue! |
| his now deceased wife upholding this house of | | | | |