At a loss for fun things to do in Atlanta? This urban Mecca is thriving with activity and culture. From the Georgia Aquarium to the birth home of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., this city has got you covered when it comes to things to do. Check out the Fountain of Rings at Centennial Olympic Park or tour the World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place. Whatever your Atlanta destination, you are sure to have a good time.

Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta1. Centennial Olympic Park
This 21-acre park was constructed in a $75 million effort as the hosting site for the 1996 Olympic Games. Today, it serves as a remembrance of Atlanta’s role in global sports, as well as an urban sanctuary featuring live music performances, a holiday outdoor skating rink, 4th Saturday family fun days, and a computerized Fountain of Rings – a water fountain built as the centerpiece of the park, which recreates the 5 interlocking rings of the Olympic symbol. This fountain features 4 light shows a day – choreographed with your favorite classical and pop tunes. To find out more about this Georgia treasure and fun things to do in Atlanta, visit: www.CentennialPark.com.

2. Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is the world’s largest aquarium! Visit today and see the aquarium’s highlight: the Ocean Voyager, an exhibited designed to showcase Whale Sharks – the largest fish in the world! The Georgia Aquarium is the only aquarium in the world to display whale sharks and manta rays! Don’t miss the Tropical Diver exhibit which features one of the largest living coral reefs among the world’s aquariums. For a fee, join the Journey with Gentle Giants dive. In this adventure, you suit up in scuba gear and swim in a 6.3 million gallon saltwater tank alongside zebra sharks, bowmouth guitarfish, leopard whiprays, sawfish, and the largest fish in the world – the whale shark! To learn more about the Georgia Aquarium and its Atlanta attractions visit: www.GeorgiaAquarium.org.

3. Atlanta Braves Game and Braves Hall of Fame Museum
Atlanta is the “home of the Braves.” Take in a Braves Game at Turner Field and watch the team made great by the likes of Hank Aaron and Jackie Robinson. Turner Field offers a wealth of cuisines for your seventh inning stretch; partake in a pizza from Neighborhood Pizza, devour the best in Southern-cooking concessions in your seats, or dine at the Braves Chop House in centerfield and munch down – in style – while keeping up with the game. The Braves Hall of Fame Museum will delight baseball fans young and old. Featuring archives and memorabilia from the start of the team, the Hall of Fame Museum also offers educational tours for children elementary to high school aged. This is a must-see in Atlanta attractions! To learn more about the Atlanta Braves, Turner Field and the Braves Hall of Fame Museum visit Atlanta.Braves.MLB.com.

4. Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet
If you are at a loss for what to do in Atlanta, make it a night at the opera! The Atlanta Opera and Atlanta Ballet are two Atlanta attractions guaranteed to elevate your cultural knowledge and provide a breathtaking, musical experience. The Atlanta Opera offers supertitles – English translations of the song projected over the stage – so that you will not feel alienated from the foreign language sung on stage. The Atlanta Ballet stages its masterful performances at the new Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. If you are in Atlanta for the holidays don’t miss the Atlanta Ballet’s Nutcracker. For more about the Atlanta Opera visit: www.AtlantaOpera.org. To learn about the Atlanta Ballet go to: www.AtlantaBallet.com.


5. The King Center
Atlanta is home to one of the most influential and famous peace activists in history. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born, lived, preached and advocated for nonviolence, and was buried – all in Atlanta. The King Center – founded in 1968 by Coretta Scott King – commemorates this important man and serves to educate the public about his life and legacy. Don’t miss the reverend’s birth and burial place and be sure to check out the recordings and videos of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speeches and sermons. To learn more about this most important of Atlanta attractions, visit: TheKingCenter.org.

6. High Museum of Art
This Atlanta museum is a great stop for cultural enthusiasts, artists, students, and everybody else! Touting a collection of African art and sculpture and American folk art, this museum chronicles the traditions and roots of American “high” art. Boasting a collection of over 11,000 works of art in their permanent exhibits, the High Museum of Art will not disappoint when you are looking for things to do in Atlanta. To learn more about this prestigious Georgian museum and to plan your guided tour, visit: www.High.org.

7. Atlanta Botanical Garden
Visit this conservationist and educational effort and delight in the beauty of the natural world. The indoor collection will give you something brightly-colored and showy even in the dead of winter. Check out the Desert House or the Tropical Rotunda. Inhale the wonderful aroma of flowers and spices in the Orangerie. Do not miss the Orchid Hall for a display of fragrant orchids from countries around the world! The High Elevation House features a waterfall of granite that’s flanked by beautiful, blooming orchids. If you are bringing kids with you, the Atlanta Botanical Garden has got you covered! Take them to the Children’s Garden where they can light off on a Carnivorous Plant Hunt, or a Critter Crawl. To learn more about this fantastic nature experience and one of the most serene Atlanta attractions, visit: www.AtlantaBotanicalGarden.org.

8. World of Coca-Cola
Looking for fun things to do in Atlanta? This unusual museum is the headquarters of Coca-Cola knowledge. Join a VIP Guided Tour and get the insider-peek into one of the world’s most successful corporations. View an actual working bottling line; see the world’s largest exhibition of Coca-Cola merchandise and memorabilia, and Coca Cola’s own 7 ft tall stuffed Polar Bear. Sip from your complimentary 8 oz. Coke and sample from over 40 Coca-Cola flavors from around the world at the Soda fountains at the end of the tour! To learn more about this unique museum go to: www.WorldofCoca-Cola.com.

9. Apex Museum
The Apex Museum chronicles the history of African Americans – from Africa to the present day. Gallery A features artifacts of slavery and information about the Middle Passage, the Triangle Trade, Amistad – among many other historical moments. “The Journey” is a movie which documents African American slavery. Don’t miss this museum, which rediscovers history from an African American perspective. To learn more about the Apex – maybe one of the most important Atlanta attractions – go to: www.ApexMuseum.org.

10. CNN Center
If you are looking for things to do in Atlanta, don’t miss CNN world headquarters. At the CNN Center, you can participate in guided tours and take a behind-the-scenes look at how news is made. The Center houses a model control room in which visitors can sit; an overlook room where you can watch CNN Live and in action; and information – from the anchors themselves – about how they do the news and what it is like to be a part of one of the world’s largest media corporations. To learn more about this most important – but lesser known – of Atlanta attractions visit: www.CNN.com.