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3 days in Atlanta

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3 days in Atlanta
This tour of the best things to do in a weekend in Atlanta includes indoor and outdoor activities.It can get hot in Atlanta so you might want to schedule the indoor activities in the heat of the day.
Good for: Families, Groups, Seniors, Individuals
Seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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Day 1
NEW World of Coca-Cola
NEW World of Coca-Cola

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... more »

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Olympic Park

Built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, this public park offers weekly free concerts, a dancing water fountain for the kids and a memorial quilt in remembrance of the victims of the 1996 Olympic bombing.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 1-2 hours
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Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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CNN Center / Inside CNN Studio Tour
CNN Center / Inside CNN Studio Tour

Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making! Inside CNN is a 55 minute guided walking tour with exclusive views of Atlanta’s CNN studios and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action from the world headquarters of the Worldwide Leader in News. Take the Inside CNN VIP Tour for expanded access to CNN’s working studios! The... More

Journey into the heart of CNN Worldwide and get an up-close look at global news in the making! Inside CNN is a 55 minute guided walking tour with exclusive views of Atlanta’s CNN studios and an exciting glimpse of news and broadcasting in action from the world headquarters of the Worldwide Leader in News. Take the Inside CNN VIP Tour for expanded access to CNN’s working studios! The Inside CNN VIP Tour runs daily (except Sunday) and includes a visit to the CNN newsrooms! And on Thursday mornings we’ll take you behind the scenes of HLN's morning show, Morning Express with Robin Meade, on our exclusive Morning Express with Robin Meade Tour. You’ll see the HLN Control Room and go inside HLN’s Studio H to watch a portion of the live broadcast in action! Less

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Day 2
Stone Mountain Park
Stone Mountain Park

Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most visited attraction, drawing nearly 4 million guests each year. With over 3,200 acres of natural beauty, the Park is a unique and fun destination where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors together, while experiencing an exciting variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. It's home to the worlds largest LaserShow Spectacular, tons... More

Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most visited attraction, drawing nearly 4 million guests each year. With over 3,200 acres of natural beauty, the Park is a unique and fun destination where families and friends can enjoy the outdoors together, while experiencing an exciting variety of attractions, entertainment and recreation. It's home to the worlds largest LaserShow Spectacular, tons of attractions, two championship golf courses, a campground and two Mariott hotels. Less

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Turner Field
Turner Field

This Major League ballpark is home to the Atlanta Braves. Before catching a game, fans can check out the Braves Museum and Hall of Fame, featuring Hank Aaron's record-breaking, 715th home run ball.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Fox Theatre
Fox Theatre

Recently restored to its original gilded look of the 1920s, the Fox Theatre features "Mighty Mo," a classic Moller organ with over 3,600 pipes. The lavish theatre currently hosts Broadway musicals, comedy shows and dance companies throughout the year.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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Day 3
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum
Jimmy Carter Library & Museum

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.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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The Breman Jewish Heritage & Holocaust Museum

This museum of Jewish heritage and culture focuses on the experiences of Jews in Atlanta.

Fee: Yes      Duration of visit: More than 3 hours
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Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Start at the visitor center and then work your way around the three main sites in this historic park: the home in which the leader of the Civil Rights movement in America was born, the church where he preached and the memorial site where he is buried. A major Atlanta attraction, the park draws some 500,000 visitors each year.

Fee: No      Duration of visit: 2-3 hours
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