Atlanta is the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. It played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center chronicles the city's past, and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is dedicated to the African-American leader’s life and times. Downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, encompasses the massive Georgia Aquarium.
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30 acres of plants, statues & fountains
30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more.
Site of 1996 Olympics now a popular park
Home of the 1996 Olympic games now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Rings.
Marine world to over 120,000 animals
One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
Museum showcasing the popular soft drink
Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.
Easygoing counter-serve cafe & juice bar providing locally sourced, classic Mediterranean meals.
225 Peachtree St NE
Comfort food · Quick bite · Healthy options
Laid-back eatery serving locally sourced breakfast & Southern fare in a retro country-diner setting.
968 Memorial Dr SE
Comfort food · Breakfast · Quick bite
Modern chophouse featuring steaks & seafood in a dimly lit converted warehouse with a chic feel.