Atlanta at NightAtlanta is the capital city of the State of Georgia and a major city in its own right. It wisely distanced itself from the racial segregation movement and as a consequence today boasts a largely harmonious
population of different race groups intent on building their future together.
Atlanta stands three hundred and twenty meters above sea level on a ridge south of the
Chattahoochee River and benefits from a Mediterranean climate with warm summers
and pleasant winters. Much of the river's natural habitat has been preserved in
the Chattahoochee National River Area, which offers many hiking experiences to
environmentally conscious tourists.
Here are some tourist attractions you can look forward to on your trip to Atlanta:
Georgia AquariumGeorgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world and displays
a huge range of aquatic life in tanks holding approximately thirty million
gallons of water.
Museums
Atlanta offers a wide variety of museums including the
Atlanta History Center,
the
Martin Luther King Junior Historic Site, the
Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil
War Museum, the
Carter Center and Presidential Library, Rhodes Hall, Wrens
Nest, and the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum.
Piedmont Park
It is home to many of Atlanta's leading festivals and cultural events and
serves as an athletics center for the city. Other improvements include covered
picnic areas, the Lake Clara Dock and Visitor's Center, and open spaces for
swimming, fishing and much more.
Atlanta Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens in Atlanta comprise a number of imaginatively themed gardens
including a Japanese garden, a rose garden, a children's garden, and the 1,500 square
meter big
Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory featuring indoor exhibits of
tropical rainforest and desert plants, as well as tropical birds and turtles.
Stone Mountain ParkStone Mountain Park
It features huge carvings of Presidents Jefferson Davis, Robert
E Lee, and Stonewall Jackson across the largest spread of open granite in the
world.
Six Flags
Not far away is the Six Flags Over Georgia Theme Park, which boasts a
number of thrilling rides all of which are guaranteed to produce an adrenalin
rush to be remembered.
The Arts
The arts are well represented by numerous theaters and museums including the
Fox Theatre, the Woodruff Arts Center, the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta
Symphony, and the High Museum of Art.
The World of Coca ColaEven More
Other exciting destinations include
The World of Coca-Cola, which features
the history of the popular fizzy drink,
Pemberton Place that houses the Georgia
Aquarium, and downtown Atlanta with its historic shopping and entertainment
centers.
Wherever you go in the vibrant City of Atlanta and its environs, you will be sure to
find friendly locals keen to introduce their city in their engaging southern
drawl. Do not forget that the essence of any city often resides in the smaller
details of a place, and that a quiet moment spent together in a peaceful park
will often provide more sweet memories than the grandest national or theme park
can ever provide. Whichever route you choose, you can be sure that your visit
to Atlanta, Georgia will be a success and that you will be tempted to return
again and again.
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