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Things to do in Atlanta
Home to about 540,000 people (although it’s closer to about 5.7 million in the combined metro area), the capital of Georgia gets it done in big-city pace with a relaxed southern country feel.
Attractions and Sights
Georgia Aquarium is actually the world's largest aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water, and more than 100,000 marine animals.
Home to around 1000 animals over 40 acres of Grant Park, Zoo Atlanta is a great place to see and learn about animals and their habitats.
World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta is a museum of all things Coke: past, present and future.
Parks and Outdoor Activities
Atlanta Botanical Garden is home to several themed areas like the Japanese Garden and tropical rainforest, and covers a total of 30 acres.
Centennial Olympic Park features the famous interactive Fountain of Rings, and is home to many concerts and other outdoor events.
Landmarks
CNN Center is the headquarters of this media giant in downtown Atlanta.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site maintains several buildings and sites important to the history of MLK Jr in Atlanta.
Shopping
The City of Decatur, within the Atlanta metropolitan area, is full of great boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and everything else a shopper could desire.
Buckhead in Atlanta is home to the highest concentration of upscale boutiques in the US.
Festivals and Events
Located in Piedmont Park and running each year for more than 70 years, Atlanta Dogwood Festival celebrates the blooming dogwoods and features live music and over 250 visual artists from around the country.
Atlanta Film Festival 365 has been running since 1977, showing independent films of every genre from around the world.
Arts and Entertainment
Woodruff Arts Center is home to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Alliance Theatre, the High Museum of Art, Young Audiences and the 14th Street Playhouse.
The Museum of Design in Atlanta gives visitors a look at how-its-made, from buildings to contemporary art.
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History in Atlanta features permanent and temporary exhibits, as well as an IMAX theatre, giving visitors a look at culture, biology, and history with a focus on the Georgia area.
Nightlife
Blind Willie's is a great Atlanta venue for live blues and great Cajun food, six days a week.
Specializing in martinis and live jazz, Beluga Martini Bar is also cigar-friendly.
Convention Centers
Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) is Atlanta's largest convention center with 1.4 million square feet.
Georgia International Convention Center is Georgia's second largest convention facility.
Arenas and Stadiums
Georgia Dome is home to the Atlanta Falcons of the NFL and has hosted the Super Bowl, various Motorcross and other events.
Bobby Dodd Stadium is home to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets college football team.
Home to the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball, Turner Field seats 50,000.
Food and Drink
Agave restaurant features a blend of southern US and Mexican specialties and a great tequila list.
Bone's restaurant in Atlanta serves an award-winning steak and tantalizing seafood.