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Georgia Dome
Georgia Dome
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Ranked #21 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 80 reviews
This stadium is home to the Atlanta Falcons football team.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Variety Playhouse
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Ranked #22 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
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Ranked #23 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 133 reviews
Owner description: At Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors explore world cultures, nature, live animals, the prehistoric Earth, and... more » Owner description: At Fernbank Museum of Natural History, visitors explore world cultures, nature, live animals, the prehistoric Earth, and hands-on science through dynamic exhibitions, programs and IMAX® films. Come face to face with the world’s largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through Georgia's modern landscapes, connect with cultures from around the world, and engage in learning through a variety of hands-on programs, including live animal encounters, family programming days, Weekends in the Naturalist Center, summer camps and more. Children can't get enough of the immersive 7,000-square-foot children’s exhibition “Fernbank NatureQuest,” where they journey through ecosystems filled with hands-on discovery, learning and exploration, while adults can't wait to return on Friday nights for Martinis & IMAX where they take in an incredible atmosphere, music, dancing, dinner, drinks and IMAX films.The Museum also offers several special exhibitions throughout the year, and correlates field trips to education standards for schools seeking a memorable learning adventure! « less
Attraction type  Natural History Museums
Distance  4.0 miles from city center
Virginia-Highland
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Ranked #24 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: This Atlanta neighborhood is filled with boutiques and fine restaurants and is lined with picturesque boulevards and... more » Owner description: This Atlanta neighborhood is filled with boutiques and fine restaurants and is lined with picturesque boulevards and cottages. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
Emory University
Emory University
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Ranked #25 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  4.3 miles from city center
Atlantic Station
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Atlantic Station
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Ranked #26 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 52 reviews
Owner description: Opened on October 21, 2005, Atlantic Station is set up in the style of an outdoor mall, with many choices of shopping,... more » Owner description: Opened on October 21, 2005, Atlantic Station is set up in the style of an outdoor mall, with many choices of shopping, dining, and a 16-screen Regal movie theater. The stores include the Southeastern flagship store of Dillard's,[1] and stores such as H&M, Guess, Z Gallerie, Banana Republic, and Gap « less
Attraction type  Shops; Movie Theaters
Distance  3.2 miles from city center
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
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Ranked #27 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 54 reviews
Owner description: The Carter Presidential Library and Museum re-opens October 1, 2009 as an all-new,state-of-the-art museum tracing the life... more » Owner description: The Carter Presidential Library and Museum re-opens October 1, 2009 as an all-new,state-of-the-art museum tracing the life and work of President Jimmy Carter, from his childhood in Plains to the work he and Mrs. Carter do around the world to promote peace and health. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Libraries
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
Little Five Points
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Little Five Points
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Ranked #28 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 46 reviews
Off-beat and funky neighborhood that offers vintage-clothing shops, sidewalk vendors and street musicians.
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Starlight Six Drive-In
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Starlight Six Drive-In
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Ranked #29 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Going to the Starlight Six Drive-In Theater is like taking a step back in time.  You turn off your headlights, tune the movie... more » Owner description: Going to the Starlight Six Drive-In Theater is like taking a step back in time.  You turn off your headlights, tune the movie in to your car radio and kick back and enjoy movies on the really big screen. « less
Attraction type  Movie Theaters
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum
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Ranked #30 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 12 reviews
This museum of Jewish heritage and culture focuses on the experiences of Jews in Atlanta.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
NEW World of Coca-Cola
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NEW World of Coca-Cola
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Ranked #31 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 784 reviews

When the original WOC opened in 1990 it was never intended to be a profit center for The Coca-Cola Company. There was a nominal admission cost at $2.50 for adults with lower price... more »

Attraction type  Factory Tours; Specialty Museums
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
The King Center
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Ranked #32 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Zoo Atlanta
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Zoo Atlanta
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Ranked #33 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 261 reviews
Owner description: This extraordinary zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S., underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in the 1980s and is still... more » Owner description: This extraordinary zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S., underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in the 1980s and is still expanding. Its landscaping replicates the natural habitats of the numerous animals, some of which are endangered species. Two panda bears from China delight the crowds, and groups of gorillas separated by moats do their own share of entertaining. « less
Attraction type  Zoos
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Cobb Galleria Centre
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Ranked #34 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  10.3 miles from city center
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
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Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum
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Ranked #35 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 75 reviews
Owner description: In the 1880s, before there were epic motion pictures, there were Cycloramas. This 42-foot-high cylindrical oil painting... more » Owner description: In the 1880s, before there were epic motion pictures, there were Cycloramas. This 42-foot-high cylindrical oil painting depicts the Battle of Atlanta in 1864. Viewed from a 360-degree rotating platform, the vivid details of this historic Civil War battle are now restored and enhanced with music, narration and sound effects. Accompanying the Cyclorama is the Civil War Museum, highlighted by a steam locomotive from 1862. « less
Attraction type  History Museums; Art Museums
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
Alliance Theatre
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Ranked #36 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 26 reviews
Theater located in the Woodruff Arts Center.
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  2.9 miles from city center
Agatha's Mystery Theater
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Ranked #37 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
Attraction type  Dinner Theaters
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
Fernbank Science Center
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Fernbank Science Center
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Ranked #38 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Owner description: Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years,... more » Owner description: Highlights of this science museum include an exhibit on the development of life in Georgia over the past 500 million years, the original Apollo 6 space capsule and the world's largest telescope dedicated to public education. « less
Attraction type  Observatories/ Planetariums; Science Museums
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
Federal Reserve Bank
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Federal Reserve Bank
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Ranked #39 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: The museum features a display on the history of money; interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role... more » Owner description: The museum features a display on the history of money; interactive, multimedia exhibits explaining the Federal Reserve's role in the economy; and a view of the bank's automated vault and cash processing areas. In addition, most group tours include a stop in the bank's boardroom. A tour of the museum provides in-depth lessons on the role of the Federal Reserve in the U.S. economy. Then, you can take a look inside our cash-processing operations, where millions of dollars are counted, sorted, or shredded daily. You'll also get a glimpse into the bank's automated vault and see the robotic transports that do the heavy lifting. « less
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  2.4 miles from city center
Swan House
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Ranked #40 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 13 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Gardens
Distance  6.4 miles from city center
Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center
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Ranked #41 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Wren's Nest
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Wren's Nest
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Ranked #42 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 15 reviews
The 19th-century farmhouse that once belonged to Joel Chandler Harris, the author of Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox.
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Museums
Distance  1.9 miles from city center
Center for Puppetry Arts
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Center for Puppetry Arts
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Ranked #43 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 42 reviews
A performing arts center as well as a museum.
Attraction type  Theaters; Specialty Museums; Science Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta
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Ebenezer Baptist Church of Atlanta
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Ranked #44 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 14 reviews
Owner description: This sanctuary became a spiritual haven for civil rights activists when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as senior pastor in... more » Owner description: This sanctuary became a spiritual haven for civil rights activists when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as senior pastor in the 1960s. On the self-guided audio tour, King's inspirational sermons will take visitors back in time, while the new Horizon Sanctuary across the street is home to the present day congregation, highlighted by its traditional tabernacle choir. « less
Attraction type  Religious Sites
Distance  1.1 miles from city center
Georgia World Congress Center
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Ranked #45 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  0.9 miles from city center
Bodies... the Exhibition Atlanta at the Premier Exhibition Center
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Ranked #46 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 25 reviews
Attraction type  Museums
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Buckhead
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Ranked #47 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 32 reviews
Owner description: With its upscale neighborhoods and multi-million dollar mansions, the Buckhead section of Atlanta is one of the most affluent... more » Owner description: With its upscale neighborhoods and multi-million dollar mansions, the Buckhead section of Atlanta is one of the most affluent communities in town, and home to some of the best art galleries, restaurants and nightlife. « less
Attraction type  Neighborhoods; Historic Walking Areas
Distance  6.2 miles from city center
Bank of America Building
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Ranked #48 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Architectural Buildings
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
Candler Park
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Ranked #49 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Neighborhoods
Distance  3.1 miles from city center
Atlanta Opera
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Ranked #50 of 173 Attractions in Atlanta
4 of 5 stars 5 reviews
The Atlanta Opera is located in the Atlanta Civic Center.
Attraction type  Operas
Distance  1.8 miles from city center
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