Atlanta Walkabout

No matter how hot the weather may get during your summer visit to Atlanta, Georgia, you’ll always find something cool at the Georgia Aquarium. The aquarium is now better now than ever with the recently reopened Cold Water Quest gallery, featuring beluga whales, harbor seals, and a completely new African penguin exhibit. If you’re lucky enough to come during feeding time, you can watch the animals go crazy for the specially-designed “clam cannons.” Read the rest of this entry »

If you paid attention to the new programming last season, you might have recognized Atlanta’s metro region in two new shows. Both Vampire Diaries and Past Life have been shooting there, proving the city is equally adept at playing both the Big Apple and the sultry southern small town.Vampire Diaries is a teenaged version of the hit HBO show True Blood. Like its predecessor, Vampire Diaries is also based on a book series by L. J. Smith. It’s a familiar premisehuman girl Elena Gilbert falls for vamp Stefan Salvatorebut under developer Kevin Williamson’s wing, it became a story about the dark secrets of a small town. Fans in Atlanta can visit many of the series’s locales, including Covington and other communities. Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta, GA is a beautiful metropolitan city, with plenty of fun attractions for all visitors to enjoy. The World of Coca Cola Museum offers visitors a 4-D movie experience, tours of the history of the Coca Cola company, and over 60 different beverages to sample. Children and adults alike love the interactive displays and fun of the Coca Cola Museum.If you’re interested in how the world’s first and biggest news network operates, visit Atlanta GA’s CNN center to experience a behind the scenes tour. See how the various segments of CNN are produced, and experience your own newscast experience with the interactive exhibits.Nothing compares to the experience of walking through the 8.1 million gallons of sea life in the Georgia Aquarium. Currently the largest aquarium in the world, the Georgia Aquarium features over 100,000 different marine animals from over 500 species. It is the only aquarium outside of Asia to hold a whale shark, and it features two for all visitors to view. Read the rest of this entry »

The city of Atlanta is the largest in the state of Georgia. It is also one of the largest cities in the southeastern United States. Atlanta has a very strong cultural heritage and offers a wide variety of entertainment.One of the city’s main cultural attractions is the High Museum of Art. Often, this museum is home to popular and impressive traveling exhibits. In addition to traveling exhibits, many of the museum’s own exhibits are fascinating and enjoyable for the entire family.Atlanta, Georgia is also home to the World of Coca-Cola. This museum explores the history of Coca-Cola, which spans over 100 years. Visitors also get an opportunity to taste over 60 different flavors of Coke products from all over the globe. This is sure to be a highlight for both parents and families. Read the rest of this entry »

Atlanta is one of the most unique and entertaining cities in the south. Known for its music, shopping, food, and atmosphere, there is something for people of all ages in Atlanta, Georgia.When visiting Atlanta, be sure to devote a day to touring the Georgia Aquarium. Built on 20 acres north of Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is home to between 100,000 and 120,000 fish and sea creatures. This is a must see for families and young people alike. The coca-cola factory is only a 1/2 block away; if time allows, do both tours in one day.For the trendsetters and younger generation, Little Five Points, located east of downtown Atlanta, Georgia, is home to unique shopping such as vintage clothing stores, local designers, independent book stores, novelty shops, and new age stores. There are three theaters located in Little Five Points that host comedy events and improv in addition to musicals and plays. Little Five points is also home to an independent radio station and record label. Food in Little Five Points is hard to beat: cuisines from all over the world can be found, such as Indian, Sushi, Caribbean, and Middle Eastern. Be sure to try Vortex Bar & Grill for traditional American food, Healthful Essence for Caribbean vegetarian and vegan options, and Ali Baba for Middle Eastern cuisine and hookah. Read the rest of this entry »

For some, true Atlanta tourism starts with one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, The World of Coca-Cola. Opened in 2007, it is the only place where you can explore the entire story behind Coca-Cola, including its past, present and future. An available VIP tour is lead by an Ambassador who will act as a private tour guide sharing interesting information and company history. There are more than 1200 attractions that had never before been available to the public and include interactive exhibits, a fully functioning bottling line, and of course, a tasting experience for its visitors.The Atlanta Botanical Garden focuses on internationally endangered plant groups and the restoration of their habitats. The grounds contain Old World desert collections, Old World island palms, orchids, and carnivorous plants to name a few. Experiencing the vast beauty and delicate nature of the coexisting plant life is a great way to spend a day with the family. Read the rest of this entry »