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Atlanta, Georgia

Aerial view of Atlanta, GA
Downtown Atlanta. Photo by Ibuki Tsubo | Unsplash

The state capital and most populous city in Georgia, Atlanta has grown into a modern metropolis over the last two decades.

World-class restaurants, a bustling downtown and cultural attractions like the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and Zoo Atlanta make it a popular destination for history buffs, foodies and families alike. Atlanta is less than a six-hour drive from Memphis. 

Since the 1996 Summer Olympics were held, Atlanta, Georgia has enjoyed an international spotlight. And over the last 25-plus years, the city has expanded and redeveloped its urban core with new infrastructure and exciting attractions, including the new Beltline, a 22-mile multi-use trail and light rail system that connects neighborhoods, expands green spaces and displays public art. Atlanta’s cultural scene has also flourished in recent years.

Aerial view of Atlanta, GA
Downtown Atlanta. Photo by Ibuki Tsubo | Unsplash

The city’s Grammy-award winning symphony orchestra attracts audiences from around the world, while the renowned High Museum of Art boasts a permanent collection of more than 18,000 works, including those by influential artists such as Claude Monet and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Parks/

Gardens

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Visitors can view exhibition areas where animals live in habitats, or learn about research and conservation efforts through interactive displays and demonstrations. Special “encounter” programs allow guests to meet animals, including penguins, under a keeper’s supervision. The Georgia Aquarium is home to beluga whales, sharks, frogs, turtles and more. 

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Zoo Atlanta’s Wild Encounters program allows families to get up close with a variety of species, including elephants, lemurs and tortoises. The zoo, which began in 1889 as a curiosity stop and has evolved into a conservation organization, is home to a menagerie of animals, including its family of western lowland gorillas, descendents of the zoo’s beloved and best-known gorilla, Willie B. 

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Kids can play, learn and explore at the children’s museum, which features a variety of exhibitions focused on nutrition, geography, science and art. The Gateway to the World exhibit is the museum’s newest permanent display and encourages children to explore the globe and learn about the world’s six continents.

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Visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process, tour an interactive gallery that explores the brand’s role in popular culture, and taste the beverage’s flavors from around the world. Adults can enjoy sunset parties with dancing and cocktails on the facility’s rooftop. 

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Located a half-hour from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park’s 3,200 acres offer fun and excitement at every turn. Sky-walk rope courses, 15 miles of hiking trails, two 18-hole golf courses and a fishing lake are just a few of the attractions here. A hotel is located on site. 

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Image of penguin in aquarium

Visitors can view exhibition areas where animals live in habitats, or learn about research and conservation efforts through interactive displays and demonstrations. Special “encounter” programs allow guests to meet animals, including penguins, under a keeper’s supervision. The Georgia Aquarium is home to beluga whales, sharks, frogs, turtles and more. 

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photo of lowland gorilla.

Zoo Atlanta’s Wild Encounters program allows families to get up close with a variety of species, including elephants, lemurs and tortoises. The zoo, which began in 1889 as a curiosity stop and has evolved into a conservation organization, is home to a menagerie of animals, including its family of western lowland gorillas, descendents of the zoo’s beloved and best-known gorilla, Willie B. 

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Photo of building on corner

Kids can play, learn and explore at the children’s museum, which features a variety of exhibitions focused on nutrition, geography, science and art. The Gateway to the World exhibit is the museum’s newest permanent display and encourages children to explore the globe and learn about the world’s six continents.

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Room with lots of red objects and furniture

Visitors can get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process, tour an interactive gallery that explores the brand’s role in popular culture, and taste the beverage’s flavors from around the world. Adults can enjoy sunset parties with dancing and cocktails on the facility’s rooftop. 

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Image of rock carving on the side of Stone Mountain, GA

Located a half-hour from downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park’s 3,200 acres offer fun and excitement at every turn. Sky-walk rope courses, 15 miles of hiking trails, two 18-hole golf courses and a fishing lake are just a few of the attractions here. A hotel is located on site. 

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Restaurants

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The proprietors of The Sun Dial have dubbed the downtown restaurant the “ultimate Atlanta experience” because it allows visitors to take in a 360-degree view of the city’s skyline in close proximity to other major attractions including the Georgia Aquarium. The menu features hearty entrees including rack of lamb and filet mignon.

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Located in Buckhead Village, Atlanta Fish Market features all manner of seafood, from crab and shrimp to oysters and Maine lobster, all flown in daily from both coasts. 

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Serving tapas and other Spanish favorites in Midtown Atlanta, Bulla is a casual eatery with a lively happy hour scene. In addition to tapas, the menu includes classics like paella; and brunch includes a prix fixe option. 

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Locations in Buckhead and Downtown serve up fresh and hot brick oven pizza, as well as pastas and hearty entrees including chicken parmigiano and spaghetti with meatballs. Amalfi serves a signature cocktail menu along with beer and wine. 

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Located next to Truist Park where the Atlanta Braves swing for the fences, C. Ellet’s is a hot spot for sports lovers on game days as well as the off season. The menu includes steaks, seafood classics and craft cocktails. 

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Image of several pieces of sushi on a table next to a container of sauce and chopstick

The proprietors of The Sun Dial have dubbed the downtown restaurant the “ultimate Atlanta experience” because it allows visitors to take in a 360-degree view of the city’s skyline in close proximity to other major attractions including the Georgia Aquarium. The menu features hearty entrees including rack of lamb and filet mignon.

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Photo of a plate full of fried calamari

Located in Buckhead Village, Atlanta Fish Market features all manner of seafood, from crab and shrimp to oysters and Maine lobster, all flown in daily from both coasts. 

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image of table with plate of charcuterie Sunglasses and phone on the table

Serving tapas and other Spanish favorites in Midtown Atlanta, Bulla is a casual eatery with a lively happy hour scene. In addition to tapas, the menu includes classics like paella; and brunch includes a prix fixe option. 

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Photo of pizza just out of a wood-fired oven

Locations in Buckhead and Downtown serve up fresh and hot brick oven pizza, as well as pastas and hearty entrees including chicken parmigiano and spaghetti with meatballs. Amalfi serves a signature cocktail menu along with beer and wine. 

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photo of sliced steak net to a big bone next to a plate of vegetables.

Located next to Truist Park where the Atlanta Braves swing for the fences, C. Ellet’s is a hot spot for sports lovers on game days as well as the off season. The menu includes steaks, seafood classics and craft cocktails. 

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Arts/

Culture

photo of exterior of High Museum of Art in Atlanta

The High Museum of Art boasts a permanent collection of more than 18,000 works, including those by influential modern and contemporary artists such as Claude Monet, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Recent special exhibitions have included The Obama Portraits Tour and Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America.

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Each season, the Grammy-winning symphony orchestra performs classical series and holiday concerts along with family-focused programs. The symphony also offers free concerts in the park in the summertime; a recent performance included works by Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saënz.

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Photo of exterior of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The center, which opened in 2014 as a museum, human rights nonprofit and training center, showcases exhibitions that chronicle the history of the civil rights movement and connect current cultural moments with social justice efforts from the past. The first floor of the center is dedicated to highlighting the life and legacy of Atlanta native Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District is a hub of civil rights history, and includes the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., designated as a national historical park and open for ranger-led tours on a first-come, first-served basis. The district is where the burial sites of King and his wife are located, and also where King served as a co-pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church from 1960 until his assassination in 1968.

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An immersive cinematic experience, Illuminarium allows guests to step into realms that activate all their senses. Current exhibits include WILD: A Safari Experience, which showcases Kenya’s wildlife, habitats and majestic scenery through incredible 4K laser projection, 3D audio, floor vibrations and scent. 

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Photo of street mural with bright colors and a variety of images

More than 30 large-scale murals were produced around Atlanta as part of the Off the Wall project, a collaboration between community arts nonprofit WonderRoot and the 2018 Atlanta SuperBowl Host Committee. The murals depict Atlanta’s role in modern American history–in particular, the social justice and civil rights movement. 

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photo of exterior of High Museum of Art in Atlanta

The High Museum of Art boasts a permanent collection of more than 18,000 works, including those by influential modern and contemporary artists such as Claude Monet, Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Recent special exhibitions have included The Obama Portraits Tour and Gatecrashers: The Rise of the Self-Taught Artist in America.

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Photo of exterior of Allliance Theater in Atlanta

Each season, the Grammy-winning symphony orchestra performs classical series and holiday concerts along with family-focused programs. The symphony also offers free concerts in the park in the summertime; a recent performance included works by Claude Debussy and Camille Saint-Saënz.

Visit website
Photo of exterior of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The center, which opened in 2014 as a museum, human rights nonprofit and training center, showcases exhibitions that chronicle the history of the civil rights movement and connect current cultural moments with social justice efforts from the past. The first floor of the center is dedicated to highlighting the life and legacy of Atlanta native Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Visit website
photo of old-timey neon sign for Ebenezer Baptist Church

Atlanta’s Sweet Auburn District is a hub of civil rights history, and includes the birth home of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., designated as a national historical park and open for ranger-led tours on a first-come, first-served basis. The district is where the burial sites of King and his wife are located, and also where King served as a co-pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church from 1960 until his assassination in 1968.

Visit website
Photo of a room that is part of an immersive art experience.

An immersive cinematic experience, Illuminarium allows guests to step into realms that activate all their senses. Current exhibits include WILD: A Safari Experience, which showcases Kenya’s wildlife, habitats and majestic scenery through incredible 4K laser projection, 3D audio, floor vibrations and scent. 

Visit website
Photo of street mural with bright colors and a variety of images

More than 30 large-scale murals were produced around Atlanta as part of the Off the Wall project, a collaboration between community arts nonprofit WonderRoot and the 2018 Atlanta SuperBowl Host Committee. The murals depict Atlanta’s role in modern American history–in particular, the social justice and civil rights movement. 

Visit website