Aquariums, Zoos & Wildlife
Georgia Aquarium - the Georgia Aquarium will be the largest and most engaging aquarium experience in the world, featuring more than 100,000 animals from 500 different species in over 8 million gallons of water. Opens November 23, 2005. (404) 581-4000
Yellow River Game Ranch - 24 wooded acres with over six hundred highly sociable birds and animals indigenous to The State of Georgia (770) 972-6643
Zoo Atlanta - Giant pandas, gorillas, orangutans, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, birds & more (404) 624-5600
Museums & Galleries
African-American Panoramic Experience (APEX) - History from an African American perspective (404) 523-APEX
Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum - Home of the world's largest painting, the "Battle of Atlanta" and Civil War locomotive "Texas" (404) 624-1071
Atlanta History Center - Experience the history of Atlanta through special exhibitions, Swan House, Tullie Smith Farms, gardens and more (404) 814-4000
Center for Puppetry Arts - An introduction to the wonder and art of puppetry for all ages (404) 873-3089
Fernbank Museum of Natural History - Dinosaurs, artifacts, science interactives, IMAX films and more (404) 929-6300
Fernbank Science Center - Improve your knowledge of science (678) 874-7102
Georgia Museum of Art - Over 7,000 pieces with a focus on American painting (706) 542-GMOA
High Museum of Art - The leading art museum in the Southeast (404) 733-HIGH
Imagine It - The Children's Museum of Atlanta, environments and activities where young children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning (404) 659-KIDS
Jimmy Carter Library and Museum - The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library (404) 865-7100
Margaret Mitchell House & Museum - Tour the apartment where Gone With The Wind was written or enjoy one of the many literary events (404) 249-7015
Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthplace - Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site (404) 331-6922
Michael C. Carlos Museum - The largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast with objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, and the ancient Americas (404) 727-4282
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia - More than 250 works by Georgia artists in a variety of mediums (404) 881-1109
Parks & Nature Sites
Atlanta Botanical Garden - 15 acres of outdoor display gardens (404) 876-5859
Centennial Olympic Park - Features entertainment throughout the year including concerts, 4th of July fireworks and a holiday ice skating rink (404) 222-PARK
Chattahoochee Nature Center - Enjoy hiking, guided canoe trips, naturalist presentations and more (770) 992-2055
Elachee Nature Science Center - Woodland refuge and an interactive museum in the Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve (770) 535- 1976
Fort Yargo - Park featuring a historic fort built in 1792, camping, hiking, cycling, boating and more (800) 864-7275
High Falls - Grist mill ruins on the river, hiking, swimming, camping and more (800) 864-7275
Indian Springs - Boating, swimming, hiking, miniature golf and more (800) 864-7275
Kennesaw Mountain - Civil War battleground (770) 427-4686 x 0
Panola Mountain - Granite mountain that shelters rare plants of the Piedmont region (770) 389-7801
Pickett's Mill Battlefield - One of the best preserved Civil War battlefields in the nation (770) 443-7850
Piedmont Park - Site of many events throughout the spring and summer (404) 875-7275
Stone Mountain - Skylift, scenic railroad, antebellum plantation, laser shows, waterslides and more (770) 498-5690
Sweetwater Creek - Calm trails past Civil War era textile mill ruins (770) 732-5871
Places of Interest
CNN Center - Tour the CNN studios (404) 827-2300
Historic Oakland Cemetery - Established in 1850 and final resting place of Margaret Mitchell, Robert Tyre (Bobby) Jones, Joel Hurt, Bishop Wesley Gaines and others (404) 688-2107
Underground Atlanta - Shops, restaurants, activities...under Atlanta (404) 523-2311
World of Coca-Cola - Learn the history and taste the future of Coca-Cola (404) 676-5151
Wineries & Breweries
5 Season's Brewing (404) 255-5911
Atlanta Brewing Company (404) 275-6701
Château Élan - Wine tasting, golf, spa and more (800) 233-WINE
Gordon Biersch (404) 870-0805
Amusement, Theme & Water Parks
American Adventures - Georgia's official amusement park just for kids (770) 948-9290
Andretti Speed Lab - Satisfy your need for speed in a high-speed SuperKart (770) 992-5688
Dave and Buster's - Interactive games, food, billiards and more Duluth (770) 497-1152 | Marietta (770) 951-5554
DixieLand Fun Park - Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, Mini-golf, Batting Cages, Laser Tag and more (770) 460-5862
Lake Lanier Islands- Lakeside resort with rental boats, summertime beach and water park, horseback riding, golf and more (800) 768-LAKE
Malibu Grand Prix - Grand prix, sprint cars, bumper boats, miniature golf, batting cages, game room and more (770) 416-7630
Six Flags over Georgia - Home of the South's ONLY flying roller coaster, Superman - Ultimate Flight (770) 948-9290
Six Flags White Water - Beat the Southern heat at this top rated water park (770)948-9290
Startime Entertainment Center - Over 200 interactive games, motion simulators, outdoor go-kart tracks, miniature golf and more (770) 993-5411
Sun Valley Beach - The largest pool in the Southeast surrounded by white, sandy beaches (770) 943-5900
The Beach at Clayton Intl. Park - Beach, water park, concert facility, fishing, picnicking and biking (770) 473-5425