Atlanta History Museum
Atlanta is a city that can trace its roots back to the Civil War. Artifacts and exhibits detailing this rich history are on display at the Atlanta History Museum. Golfers will enjoy the Bobby Jones exhibit, where they can learn about his life and legacy as a golf legend.
Atlanta History Museum
130 W. Paces Ferry Road
Atlanta, GA 30305-1380
(404) 814-4000
atlantahistorycenter.com
Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
Atlanta is home to the Cyclorama & Civil War Museum where visitors can view a 42-foot tall, 358-feet round cylinderlike painting on a rotating platform. The painting, which shows the Battle of Atlanta, was created by 11 artists and took 22 months to finish.
Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
800 Cherokee Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 658-7625
atlantacyclorama.org
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Atlanta is the birth place of civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. His birth home, located at 501 Auburn Ave. is a must-see, and tours are held daily. Tours are conducted on a first-come, first-serve basis and are limited to 15 people per tour.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
450 Auburn Ave. NE
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 331-5190
nps.gov/malu
CNN studio tours
Atlanta is home to cable news network CNN, where visitors can tour the studios and get an inside look at how 24-hour news programming comes together. Tours are 45 minutes long, start every 10 minutes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and cost $13 per adult, $12 per senior, $11 per student and $10 per child.
CNN
One CNN Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 827-2300
cnn.com/tour/atlanta
World of Coca-Cola
A fascinating look inside one of American's iconic companies awaits visitors at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. The facility offers a chance to taste more than 60 different products, view a collection of Coke memorabilia and a tour bottling line.
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St. NW at Pemberton Place
Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
(404) 676-5151
worldofcoca-cola.com
Georgia Aquarium
The ocean deep comes to life at the Georgia Aquarium--the largest in the world-- located in downtown Atlanta. Hundreds of sea species are on view. For a price ($225), you can even swim with whale sharks during a 2.5-hour adventure.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St.
Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
Piedmont Park
Get a way from all of the hustle and bustle and enjoy a day in Piedmont Park. Relax with a picnic and take in a pleasant view of the skyline. The park offers plenty of facilities to enjoy swimming, tennis, biking and skating.
Piedmont Park Conservancy
400 Park Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA 30306
(404) 875-7275
piedmontpark.org
Turner Field
Turner Field, a state-of-the-art baseball stadium, is home to the Atlanta Braves baseball team. The team plays 81 games at the stadium each summer, with games typically in the evening during the week and during the day on the weekends.
Turner Field
755 Hank Aaron Dr. SW
Atlanta, GA 30315-1120
(404) 522-7630
atlanta.braves.mlb.com
Oakland Cemetery/Bobby Jones burial site
Legendary golfer Bobby Jones is buried in Oakland Cemetery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. More than 48,000 people are buried in the cemetery, including Confederate and Union soldiers, politicians and writers. A map for a self-guided walking tour costs $1 and is available at the visitors center.
Oakland Cemetery
248 Oakland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30312
(404) 688-2107
oaklandcemetery.com
Centennial Olympic Park
The Centennial Olympic Park is an artifact from the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. The park features public art, gardens and fountains. The park is also home to many of the city's festivals, markets and shows.
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave. West NW
Atlanta, GA 30313-1591
(404) 222-7275
centennialpark.com
About The Author
Brendan O'Brien is a professional journalist in Milwaukee, Wis. He has worked for several news organizations, newspapers such as the "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel" and trade magazines during his 15-year career. He is currently a freelance writer who works for several publications.
