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Atlanta [1] is in the Southeastern United States. It is the state of Georgia's capital and largest city.
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Downtown Atlanta is the central area of Atlanta, which, despite the rise of Midtown and Buckhead, still contains much of the commercial activity of the city. All the places to see here are within 10 minutes walk of each other, and within a similar walking distance of any of the MARTA stations at Five Points, Peachtree Center or Omni-Dome-World-Congress Center.
- Centennial Olympic Park [18], The focal point of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, Centennial Park has now become the center for tourism. The Georgia Aquarium, the new World of Coke (now open), the CNN Center, Phillips Arena and Georgia Tech are all in walking distance. In the winter there is an ice skating rink and in the summer there are free concerts.
- CNN Center [19], Marietta Street (adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park), +1 404-827-2300. The world headquarters of CNN shares the CNN center with a large tourist oriented shopping mall and food court. Here you can eat food from around the world whilst watching CNN's multi-channel output to the world on large screens. In addition studio tours are available, which include demonstrations of the technology used and visits to viewing galleries overlooking the newsrooms and newsreaders of CNN, CNN Headline News and CNN En Espanol. Tours run 9AM-5PM every day. Admission to the center is free; tours cost $12 (adult); $11 (senior); $9 (child).
- Georgia Aquarium [20]. The largest aquarium in the world with over 100,000 animals in 8 million gallons of water. M-Su 9AM-6PM; $24.00 (adult); $17.00 (child age 3-12); $20.00 (senior age 55+).
- Imagine It! Children's Museum of Atlanta [21]. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is creates environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups. M-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-5PM; $11.00 (adult); Children under the age of 2 are free.
- The King Center [22] and Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site [23], 449 Aubum Avenue, +1 404-526-8900. The memorial of Martin Luther King Jr. Which was established in 1968. The place shows Martin Luther King, Jr's nonviolent Social Change works. The historic site features a museum and preserves the neighborhood that includes Dr. King's birth home and Ebenezer Baptist Church. This is an important place to visit in downtown Atlanta.
- Philips Arena [24], Home to the Atlanta Hawks and Thrashers as well as the Georgia Force. Philips also hosts concerts and other major events.
- Rialto Center for the Arts +1 404-413-9TIX[25]. The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University, is an intimate, cultural centerpiece of downtown Atlanta. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain diverse audiences by presenting innovative and exceptional arts programming and cultivating community partnerships.
- Underground Atlanta, +1 404-523-2311 (fax: +1 404-523-0507), [26]. A shopping and entertainment district under Downtown Atlanta.
- VSA arts of Georgia, +1 404-221-1270 (fax: +1 404-221-1984), [27]. A nonprofit gallery and artspace providing access to the arts for people with disabilities and those of low income.
- Theatrical Outfit+1 404-577-5257(fax: +1 404-577-5259), [28]. Theatrical Outfit entertains, educates and enlivens our audience by producing classic and contemporary theater with an emphasis on work indigenous to the culture of the American South.
- World of Coca-Cola, +1 404-676-5151, [29]. South of Centennial Olympic Park, next to the Georgia Aquarium. Experience the reach of the world's most iconic brand in a new, highly interactive expanded space open in May 2007. Open M-Sa 9AM-5PM (9AM-6PM during Summer); Su 11AM-5PM. $15 (adult); $13 (senior); $9 (ages 5-12); under 5 free and admission includes access to all exhibits and a commemorative Coke bottle). Booking online saves $1 as well as gets you a time slot due to increased traffic to the new exhibit.
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- Have breakfast at the Flying Biscuit Cafe on McLendon or Piedmont Avenue.
- Eat anything--anything--at the Varsity, but make sure you're prepared for heartburn.
- Meet the people of Atlanta while serving alongside them at a Hands On Atlanta volunteer project
- Meet up with the Goths and dance all night at The Masquerade.
- See the wall Hank Aaron hit #715 over at Turner Field--this section of the original outfield wall from Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium was preserved when the new ballpark was built.
- Visit Centennial Olympic Park, where you can play in the fountain and pay your respects to the victims of the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing.
- Hike up Stone Mountain and watch the sunset, then come down and see the bizarre, kitschy Laser Light Show.
- Visit the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and Museum.
- Check out the mummies and the Moche pottery exhibition at the Michael C. Carlos Museum.
- Check out dinosaur fossils at the Fernbank Natural History Museum.
- Take a tour of the World of Coca Cola and get a drink of various Coke products from around the world, Don't forget to try Beverly from Europe.
- Tour the largest aquarium in America, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta.
- Take a tour through the CNN newsrooms.
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- Anis Cafe and Bistro, 2974 Grandview Ave, [90]. Extremely romantic and charming authentically French bistro-cafe tucked away in an old house near Pharr Road. ($$)
- Au Pied de Cochon, 3315 Peachtree Rd, [91]. Outrageously-decorated Atlanta location of a France-based restaurant where patrons can order the restaurant's namesake, pig's foot. Located in Inter-Continental Buckhead. ($$$)
- Buckhead Diner, [92]. Popular faux-diner with black tie waiters serving up heaping portions of greasy upscale "diner" food. ($$)
- Bone's, 3130 Piedmont Ave, [93]. A traditional steakhouse in every sense, this Atlanta power-dining institution has been around since 1979. Ranked as one of the high-rated steak houses across the board, Bone's was the highest-rated steakhouse in the nation by Zagat in 2006. ($$$)
- Eclipse di Luna, 764 Miami Circle, [94]. Vibrant and extremely fun tapas restaurant and bar hidden away in the antique district of Buckhead serving up pitchers of Sangria and Mojitos with its tasty small plates. Has live music on weekends. ($$)
- Fogo De Chao, [95]. A Brazilian churrascaria for those looking for a less-unique but still meat-filled dining experience. Gauchos carrying spools of meat cut slices at the table. ($$$)
- Justin's, 2200 Peachtree Rd. Caribbean-Southern restaurant and bar pioneered by P. Diddy is a favorite of local celebrities. ($$$)
- Taka Sushi Cafe, 385 Pharr Rd NE. Locals swear by the premium sushi and service offered by this this little sushi restaurant tucked away from the main drag of Buckhead amidst upscale salons. A hidden find that its patrons hope won't be discovered. ($$$)
- Restaurant Eugene, [96]. Inviting continental restaurant with fresh and innovative fare. ($$$)
- Seasons 52, [97]. Health-conscious gourmet restaurant and wine bar where each entree is under 475 calories. ($$)
- The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, [98]. Nationally-recognized French restaurant run by Chef Arnaud Berthelier that offers both a la carte and prix fixe options is one of the best known in Atlanta and has received the Mobil Five Star award. ($$$$)
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