Featuring the world’s busiest airport (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport) and housing the headquarters of CNN and the World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta is one the U.S.A.’s premier cities for communication, industry and the arts.
Looking at cheap flights to Atlanta Georgia? Here’s what to see and do when you get there!
The World of Coca-Cola
Created as a cure for headaches in 1886 by a pharmacist named John S. Pemberton, Coca-Cola – or ‘Coke’ – has since become the world’s most widely-recognised soft drink.
The World of Coca-Cola is a permanent exhibit in Pemberton Place (named after the drink’s creator) and features artefacts such as original cans and bottles, old ad campaigns, comprehensive galleries and extensive collectibles from the company’s 125-year-history.
Visitors can view the bottling process and drink free samples in the Taste It! gallery, which displays the Coca-Cola Company’s worldwide brands and beverages.
The Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Situated among the lush forestry of Dellwood and Deepdene Parks, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History boasts numerous exhibitions, such as the prehistoric-themed Dinosaur Plaza and Giants of the Mesozoic. Re-creations of Georgia’s history are also on display, which proves to be one of the museum’s centrepiece attractions, and host exhibitions include Genghis Khan, an immersive collection of Mongol artefacts and relics.
If all of that wasn’t enough, the Museum also houses an IMAX theatre and features seasonal highlights, such as the Halloween-themed ‘Fernbank BOO-seum’ – perfect if any little ones are joining you on your trip!
Inside CNN Tour
Suitable for children and adults, the Inside CNN Tour takes visitors into the heart of Cable News Network, one of the world’s most prominent news channels, and one Atlanta’s foremost tourist destinations.
The tour offers a sneak-peek at what goes on in a newsroom environment, with guests listening in on real-time broadcasts, and techniques and practices explained on the go. It’s even possible to meet one of the channel’s news anchors!
Guests are given a commemorative CNN mug and are encouraged to bring their camera.
Centennial Olympic Park
Created to coincide with the 1996 Olympic Games, Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park is host to thousands’ of tourists a year. As well as providing visitors with 21 acres of space, the park features a ‘Fountain of Rings’ which shoots jets of water whilst being synchronised to music – what better place to spend a hot summer’s day in Atlanta? The park is also home to local festivals and sporting events, such as the Music @ Noon Festival and Party in the Park.
Situated between many of Atlanta’s tourist hotspots, the park provides groups with the perfect starting and meeting point.
Georgia Aquarium
Drawing over eleven million visitors since its doors opened in 2005, the aquarium is proving to be one of Atlanta’s chief attractions. At over seven million metric gallons, it is the biggest aquarium on the planet, and is home to over 120,000 animals – including sharks, manta rays and dolphins!
Providing an entertaining and educational experience, the Georgia Aquarium will prove unforgettable to you and your family.
