ATL Must See & Off the Beaten Path

Laura
ATL Must See & Off the Beaten Path

MUST SEE Sites

Atlanta is a major tourist destination, with something for absolutely everyone. Here are some of the things Atlanta is most known for and things that should not be missed
It is not exaggeration that the Georgia Aquarium is world class. See the famous whale sharks, and beluga whales.
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Acuario de Georgia
225 Baker St NW
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It is not exaggeration that the Georgia Aquarium is world class. See the famous whale sharks, and beluga whales.
A small, but exceptional zoo. BONUS...one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas.
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Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SE
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A small, but exceptional zoo. BONUS...one of the few places in the world to see Giant Pandas.
Atlanta is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement...so a trip to the city must include MLK sites. You can see his childhood home, the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church where MKL gave some of his most influential speeches, and his final resting place.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NE
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Atlanta is the birthplace of the Civil Rights Movement...so a trip to the city must include MLK sites. You can see his childhood home, the famous Ebenezer Baptist Church where MKL gave some of his most influential speeches, and his final resting place.
The 1996 Olympics were held in Atlanta. This wonderful urban park commemorates that event, and also includes other fun activities, such as SkyView Atlanta (the new jumbo ferris wheel).
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Centennial Olympic Park station
Centennial Olympic Park Drive Northwest
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The 1996 Olympics were held in Atlanta. This wonderful urban park commemorates that event, and also includes other fun activities, such as SkyView Atlanta (the new jumbo ferris wheel).

Atlanta Off the Beaten Path

In addition to Atlanta's most frequented sites, the city is also home to a variety of lesser known, quirky, and interesting sites.
Very quirky, almost creepy, art trail.
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Doll's Head Trail
Doll's Head Trail
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Very quirky, almost creepy, art trail.
Once an obscure effort of an unknown author, has become an Atlanta tradition. See these little tiny doors all over Atlanta in the most surprising places.
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Tiny Doors ATL
1380 Atlantic Drive Northwest
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Once an obscure effort of an unknown author, has become an Atlanta tradition. See these little tiny doors all over Atlanta in the most surprising places.
Most people don't realize you can do some tubing and rafting close to Atlanta. There are several outfitters, but generally you can find them by googling "Shoot the Hooch"...which comes from the Chattahoochee River. This is not white water, but still super fun in the summer.
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Shoot the Hooch
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Most people don't realize you can do some tubing and rafting close to Atlanta. There are several outfitters, but generally you can find them by googling "Shoot the Hooch"...which comes from the Chattahoochee River. This is not white water, but still super fun in the summer.