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Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street, Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000
Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd as the World’s Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before!

CNN Center
One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, Georgia 30348
(404) 827-2300 or (877) 4CNNTOUR
Immerse yourself in CNN on a guided tour offering a dramatic look at the history of the CNN News Group networks, their coverage of the events that shape our world and the state-of-the art studios responsible for bringing the news to over one billion people around the globe.

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Georgia Dome
One Georgia Dome Drive Atlanta, Ga. 30313-1591
(404) 223-INFO (4636)
The Georgia Dome, the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world, opened in 1992. Located in downtown Atlanta, the Dome is the home venue for the Atlanta Falcons, host to Super Bowl XXVII in 1994, host of the gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996 Olympic Games and host to the Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.

High Museum
1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(404) 733-HIGH
The High is nearing completion of a 177,000-square-foot expansion designed by Renzo Piano, which will open to the public on November 12, 2005. Three new buildings for the High are the centerpiece of a master plan to enhance the Woodruff Arts Center campus, which encompasses the High, the Atlanta College of Art, the Alliance Theatre, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Young Audiences and the 14th Street Playhouse. Imagine It!

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The Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW Atlanta, GA 30313-1827
(404) 659-KIDS (5437)
Imagine a place where young children and grownups are transported into a different world – a world where a banana looms, friendly forests and bubbling streams beckon and fresh-made music fills the air. Imagine a place where every child can be a leader, organizer, explorer, creator, inventor and/or a teacher. Imagine a place where there’s no such thing as "Don’t Touch." Imagine a place where the line between learning and fun is invisible.

Philips Arena
1 Philips Drive Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 878-3000
With seating capacity of over 21,000, Philips Arena is home to Concerts, Atlanta Thrashers Hockey, Georgia Force Arena Football, and Atlanta Hawks Basketball.

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Symphony Center
1293 Peachtree Street; Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30309-3552
(404) 733-4852
Designed by world-renowned architect, artist and engineer Santiago Calatrava, the Atlanta Symphony Center will provide the first dedicated concert hall and educational facility in the 61-year history of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. They are set to break ground in 2008.

Tabernacle
152 Luckie St. Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 659-9022
The experience of a concert at The Tabernacle is unrivaled. This historical landmark is Atlanta's must see entertainment complex. Comparable to a great palace, the walls and ceiling are as colorful as the works of art that adorn them. Guests of The Tabernacle are first greeted by the "Preachers of Rock and Roll," an extensive collection of black and white photography taken of the most seminal musical artists of the twentieth century.

The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-2100
The Fox has generated millions of dollars for the Atlanta economy. An impressive range of events continues to attract nearly three-quarters of a million visitors a year, from Atlanta area residents to tourists to international dignitaries. The Fox is impeccably intact and an aggressively preserved landmark that has been designated a National Historic landmark (the highest national ranking), listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Fox is also a Georgia Museum Building (the most prestigious statewide ranking).

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Underground Atlanta
50 Upper Alabama Street Atlanta, Georgia 30303
(404) 523-2311
History clicks its heels along Underground Atlanta's cobblestone streets. Go beneath the streets of a bustling downtown, to the heart of a great American city. Underground Atlanta offers unique shopping, dining, history and entertainment. Be sure to check out all of the exciting events we offer on property throughout the year!

World of Coke
55 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA
(404) 676-5151
Visit The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta and trace the history of the world's most popular soft drink. You'll journey more than 100 years into the past and explore the future of the magical story of Coca-Cola®.

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Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Avenue Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-5600
Zoo Atlanta, an American Zoo & Aquarium (AZA) accredited institution, exhibits, interprets, studies and cares for wildlife in world-class environments. Zoo Atlanta prides itself on its mission to conserve biodiversity throughout the world, educate and entertain the public and contribute to the cultural life of the community.

Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum
800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30315
(404) 624-1071 or (404) 658-7625
Since 1893: The Longest Running Show in the Country . . . Home of the world's largest painting, "The Battle of Atlanta" and home of the historic Civil War locomotive, "TEXAS" (hero of the "Great Train Race"). Through spectacular music, art and sound effects, history comes alive as you step back to July 22, 1864 and become part of the battle.

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Downtown Restaurants

Ray's in the City
240 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30303
404-524-9224
Ray's in the City is the best casual dining seafood house offering great price value, while delivering the highest level of hospitality in the industry.

Ruth's Chris Steak House Embassy Suites Hotel
267 Marietta Street Atlanta, GA 30313
(404) 223-6500
U.S. prime-aged, hand-cut Midwestern corn-fed beef has earned Ruth's Chris critical acclaim & an international reputation as "The Home of Serious Steaks." Open 7 days a week.

Ted’s Montana Grill
133 Luckie Street Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 521-9796
Ted's Montana Grill is a gathering place for family and friends, offering comfort food for the 21st century. In an authentic, Craftsman-style Montana bar and grill, the restaurant offers time-honored American favorites, hand-made with fresh ingredients.

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Other Area Attractions

Stone Mountain Park
6867 James B. Rivers Memorial Drive, Stone Mountain, GA 30083
770-498-5690 or 1-800-401-2407 (outside metro Atlanta)
Located on 3,200 acres of natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety of fun family activities and things to do in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave West N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1591
404-223-4412
Centennial Olympic Park made its debut as the world's gathering place during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Since its grand re-opening in 1998, the 21-acre Park has continued to host special events, while remaining a lasting legacy to the Olympic Games.

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