Atlanta Area Attractions

Atlanta Ballet
1400 W. Peachtree Street 404-817-8700 or 404-892-3303
Atlanta Ballet is the oldest ballet company in the U.S. presenting exciting classical and contemporary works. Performances at the Fox Theatre and Robert Ferst Center for the Arts at Ga. Tech. For tickets call 404-817-8700 or go to www.atlantaballet.com

Atlanta Botanical Garden
1345 Piedmont Ave. NE Atlanta, GA 30309
404.876.5859
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Atlanta Cyclorama
800 Cherokee Avenue 404-624-1071
Experience the Civil War as never before. Witness the pivotal "Battle of Atlanta" unfold around you as music and narration lead visitors on a breathtaking voyage to 1864. The epic cylindrical oil painting set beside the unforgettable three dimensional Diorama helps bring this historic moment to life.

Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Road 404-814-4000 or 404-658-7625
Step back in time and explore southern culture at the Atlanta History Center! Revisit the Civil War, discover Southern folk arts, and meet golf legend Bobby Jones in the award-winning Atlanta History Museum. Tour two homes on the National Register, the Swan House, an elegant 1928 mansion, and Tullie Smith Farm, an 1840's plantation farm house and outbuildings. And, don't miss thirty-three acres of beautiful gardens, nature trails, the Museum Shop, and the Coca-Cola Cafe. Open Mon-Sat, 10am - 5:30 pm, Sun, noon-5:30 pm.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
1293 Peachtree Street 404-733-5000
One of the nation's finest orchestras, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra performs over 230 times annually for over a half million music lovers. The ASO presents Classical Master Season Concerts, Champagne and Coffee Concerts, Family Concerts and more in Atlanta Symphony Hall. Go to www.atlantasymphony.org for more information

Biltmore Estate & Inn
Biltmore Estate, 1 Approach Road, Asheville, N.C. 28803.
Inn on Biltmore Estate, 1 Antler Hill Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
www.biltmore.com

Centennial Olympic Park
International Blvd. & Techwood Drive 404-222-7575
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. The park is a 21-acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Visit the fountain of rings, the world's largest fountain utilizing the Olympic symbol of five interconnecting rings with 25 water jets. There are four 20 minute shows daily: 12:30, 3:30, 6:30 & p.m.

Chateau Elan
100 Tour de France - Braselton, Ga. 770-271-6064
A 16th Century-style French Chateau is the focal point of this 3,500 acre-complex which contains vineyards, winery, 3 championship golf courses, Inn and Conference Center. European-style health spa, tennis center and Equestrian Show Center.

Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo Road - Roswell 770-992-2055
An environmental education facility located in North Atlanta. Forest trails, a wetland boardwalk, live animal exhibits, native plant gardens and indoor educational exhibits entertain visitors of all ages.

Children's Museum of Atlanta
404-659-5437
The Children's Museum of Atlanta offers an eclectic mix of "action-oriented" experiences. A variety of topics are integrated into programs to make learning fun for participants of all ages. Topics include creativity, the environment, history, the community, science, world cultures, imagination and self awareness.

CNN Center/CNN Studio Tour
One CNN Center 404-827-2491
CNN Studio Tour 404-827-2300/(877) CNN-Tour, toll free
Talk Back Live Reservations 800- 410-4CNN
Newly renovated CNN Center is the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System and home to CNN's international news networks. Visitors are invited to take the CNN Studio Tour, open 9am- 6pm daily- available in 6 different languages. Or, help make headlines on CNN Talk Back Live, CNN's live, interactive town meeting telecast weekdays at 3 pm from the state-of-the-art studio in CNN's Center Atrium. Tickets are free and available on a first come, first served basis.

Fernbank Science Center
156 Heaton Park Drive 404-929-6300
Fernbank is the home to one for the nation's largest planetariums. There is also an observatory, exhibit hall and the 65-acre Fernbank Forest. Click here to visit Fernbank's web site.

Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street 404-581-4000
Largest Aquarium in the world with more than 100,000 animals from 500 species and eight million gallons of fresh and marine water.
www.georgiaaquarium.org

Georgia State Capitol
Capitol Hill at Washington Street 404-656-2844
Native gold tops the dome at Georgia's capitol, an 1889 building that houses natural science displays, a Hall of Flags and a Hall of Fame honoring outstanding Georgians. Open Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm, closed weekends.

High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree Street 404-733-HIGH
Houses European and American paintings, special exhibitions with special pricing African, decorative, folk and twentieth-century art, photography. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, Sunday noon to 5pm. Closed Mondays and holidays.

Hilton Lake Lanier Islands Resort
7000 Holiday Road 770-945-8787
Georgia's year-round vacation destination. This premier family getaway features Lake Sidney Lanier's only waterfront lakehouse Rentals, the first class, full-service Hilton Hotel, lakeside campground, a mile-long Beach & water park, the state's largest boat rental fleet, scenic horseback riding and an award-winningpar-72 golf course and more.

Kangaroo Conservation Center
2222 Bailey-Waters Road- Dawsonville, Ga. 706-265-6100
87-acre wildlife preserve housing the largest Kangaroo collection outside of Australia. Tours by reservation.

Kennesaw Civil War Museum
1293 Peachtree Street 404-733-5000
Located two-miles west of I-75 on exit 273 (Wade Green Road), the Kennesaw Civil War Museum, home of the General, has long delighted locals and visitor from all over the world. Experience the thrill of the Union Raiders as they steal the Confederacy's prized locomotive and the excitement of the Confederacy as they capture both the train and the Raiders.

Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Street, Emory 404-727-4282
The Michael C. Carlos Museum has a permanent collection of some 18,000 objects including art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, the Americans, Asia, Africa, Oceania and artworks on paper ranging from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. The Museum also offers special exhibitions from its own holdings and from other institutions, both national and international.

Six Flags Over Georgia
7561 Six Flags Road, S.W. at I-20 West 770-948-9290
Theme park featuring rides, shows and attractions. The park is home to nine roller coasters, including Superman-Ultimate Flights and the South's only "flying" coaster.

Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78 East, Stone Mountain 770-498-5690
Home to the world's largest relief carving on the largest mass of exposed granite, Stone Mountain is an awe-inspiring, geological wonder. Located just 5 miles east of downtown Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park is the premier place to experience and celebrate the Spirit of the South. CSA has discount tickets...click here!

White Water Theme Park
250 Cobb Parkway, Marietta 770-424-WAVE
The South's largest water theme park with nearly 50 ways to get wet on 50 scenic acres. Lazy rivers, a 750,000-gallon wavepool, single and double tube slides, body flumes, and family raft rides including the 90-footll Cliffhanger freefall.

The World of Coca-Cola
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive 404-676-5151
The story of Coca-Cola is told through fascinating exhibits, a collection of memorabilia, classic tv advertisements & a tasting area with more than 40 domestic & international soft drinks. Shop from the largest selection of Coca-Cola merchandise in the "Everything Coca-Cola" store. Self-guided tour. Open Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun noon-6pm.

Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue 404-624-5600
Don't miss the Giant Pandas of Chengdu. Also see gorillas, orangutans, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, birds and more in their natural habitats.