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Atlanta Attractions

If you’ve a plan to visit Atlanta on your next family vacation, this blog will help you with some useful tips on holidaying in Atlanta. Check out the things the place offers to its visitors to ensure an exciting and fun-filled trip. Before exploring any new place, there are certain things you should know which may come handy during your trip. History of a place is one such thing that you should know as this gives you an extra edge while exploring a new place.

History in brief:

Atlanta, the capital city of the U.S. state of Georgia played a crucial part during the Civil War as well as 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center reveals the city's past. There is a Centennial Olympic Park, built for the 1996 Olympics, surrounding the spectacular Georgia Aquarium. Apart from that, the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site represents the African-American leader’s life and times.

What to see and do in Atlanta:

Atlanta is full of attractions right from great historical places to family parks and hot spots for adventure and fun activities, the mouth-watering exotic food to taste and of course not to miss the quintessential musical flavors of this region. It depends whether you are planning for a short stay or a week long stay in Atlanta, you are traveling alone or with family for a weekend trip. Depending on the length of your stay in Atlanta, you can plan to explore the places and create your memories.

Georgia Aquarium 

Get thrilled to explore one of the most significant and most magical aquariums in the world Its a place to experience the thrill of the underwater world, learn about aquatic habitats, the exotic marine life. The site is strategically located in downtown Atlanta and is at a stone’s throw distance from other significant city attractions like Centennial Olympic Park, Center for Civil and Human Rights and the World of Coca-Cola, CNN, the College Football Hall of Fame, plus some city hotels as well.

Get thrilled to explore one of the most significant and most magical aquariums in the world Its a place to experience the thrill of the underwater world, learn about aquatic habitats, the exotic marine life. The site is strategically located in downtown Atlanta and is at a stone’s throw distance from other significant city attractions like Centennial Olympic Park, Center for Civil and Human Rights and the World of Coca-Cola, CNN, the College Football Hall of Fame, plus some city hotels as well.

Fox Theatre

The Fox Theatre, also called Fabulous Fox is a venue for performing arts located in Midtown, Atlanta and is the centerpiece of the Fox Theatre Historic District. It was initially a movie palace planned as part of a large shrine Temple. Restored to its 1920 look recently, it hosts many cultural and artistic shows including the summer film series, Broadway shows, Atlanta Ballet, comedy shows and musical concerts.  In 1940s it was known as Atlanta’s renowned public dance hall and hosted all the important live bands in Atlanta including big jazz bands, country and western swing bands of the era.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Visit this world of magic and tranquility where features like the Fuqua Orchid Centre, rarest plant collections, fantastic displays, and spectacular exhibitions treat the visitors all year round. It is the most sought-after place in the city to visit or host wedding ceremonies every season. Kids will just love to visit this place.

Some Other Attractions:

• 30 acres of outdoor gardens • An award-winning Children's Garden • A unique Canopy Walk through Storza Woods • Edible Garden • Conservation gardens amphibian displays • Facilities for indoor and outdoor rental options for high profile meetings and celebrations.

There are any more interesting and fabulous attractions in Atlanta.

Stay tuned for the next part..... :)