Atlanta, a City of Diversity
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The attractions in Atlanta are as diverse as the people that live and visit here. There are plenty of things to do, sightseeing, and attractions that will allow you to experience everything that this exciting city has to offer.
One tip is to purchase the City Pass. The Atlanta City Pass allows you to visit six major attractions for one low price. The pass includes tickets to visit the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola, Atlanta Zoo, Inside CNN Atlanta, Fernbank Museum of Natural History, Atlanta Botanical Garden and the Atlanta History Center. A booklet comes with your pass that provides transportation and attraction directions. It also includes which best times to visit, a map and some expert advice on where to find the best Atlanta has to offer.
The Georgia Aquarium is a perfect place to visit with family and friends. The aquarium is the world’s largest with over 8 million gallons of water. Both entertaining and educational, the aquariums mission is to instill in visitors a new appreciation of life in our oceans. Visitors will walk under and alongside sharks and marvel at the size of the beluga whales and giant Pacific octopus. You will also spot some African penguins, California sea lions and other marine mammals of all shapes and sizes.
Be sure to stop by The World of Coca Cola at Pemberton Place. With over 60,000 square feet to explore, learn about Coca Cola’s complete story. The exhibit includes a 4-D movie and you’ll be able to watch a full functioning bottling line. And best of all, you get to an opportunity to sample over 60 products from around the world.
If you are a civil war enthusiast, take a journey to Old South by visiting the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum. Here you will enjoy a panoramic view of the Battle of Atlanta, fought on July 22, 1864 during the American Civil War. The museum also includes artifacts such as a steam locomotive known as the Texas. The main exhibit it the Cyclorama Painting. It’s 32 feet tall and is said to be the largest painting in the world. Visitors will enjoy a presentation that includes narration.
For the NASCAR enthusiast, Atlanta Motor Speedway is sure to please. The speedway has a slogan “Where the fast go faster” and there are plenty of events throughout the year to enjoy. Some upcoming major events for March 2010 are the Georgia Power Qualifying Night, the Atlanta 200 and Kobalt Tool 500, NASCAR’s Sprint Cup Series which brings all the stars of NASCAR.
Atlanta is a city of great diversity. The many museums, theaters and historic landmarks will keep visitors and residents alike busy all year round. Whether you enjoy the outdoors, want to experience the thrill of NASCAR, or you want to take in the arts and culture first-hand, Atlanta has something for everyone in the family to enjoy!