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Atlanta determination rebuilt the city following its destruction by fire at the end of the Civil War. Today the sprawling city is filled with sky- scrapers, interstate highways, trees, diverse neighborhoods all proudly linking the present to the city's rich heritage. Educational institutions include Georgia State University and Morehouse College. Annual events include: Dogwood Festival, Georgia Renaissance Festival, Festival of India, Stone Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games, and Harvest Festival.

Actor's Express

887 West Marietta Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 875 1606

http://www.actorsexpress.com/

Produces a wild mix of cutting edge and classical plays.

African American Panoramic Experience - APEX Museum

135 Auburn Avenue, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 523-APEX

http://www.apexmuseum.org/

The Museum specializes in African Diaspora.

Agatha's -- A Taste of Mystery

693 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 875-1610

http://www.agathas.com/

Agatha's offers a unique murder mystery served with a five course dinner.

Alliance Theatre Company

1280 Peachtree Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 733-4690

http://www.alliancetheatre.org/

A leading professional theater which offers private performances, group discounts, backstage tours and facilities for receptions before preformances.

Andretti Speed Lab

11000 Alpharetta Highway

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 992-5688

http://www.andrettispeedlab.com/

The entertainment complex comprimises 100,000 sq. ft. of rock climbing wall, challenging rope course, indoor go-karting, and has one of the largest arcade areas in the southeast.

Appalachian Wildwaters/USA Raft

PO Box 277

Atlanta, Georgia

(423) 338-2381

http://www.usaraft.com/

Whitewater rafting trips for all ages on rivers in West Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Group discounts available. 800-USA-RAFT.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 876-5859

http://www.webguide.com/botanical.html

Atlanta Botanical Garden ... Seasonal floral displays. 30 acres of gardens, woodlands and an interactive children's garden. Fuqua Conservatory, with rare and endanged tropical and desert plants. Special exhibits, water features and poison dart frogs. Gift shop.

Atlanta Brewing Company

1219 Williams St., NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 892-4436

http://www.atlantabrewing.com/

Atlanta-based microbrewery featuring Red Brick Beer and Laughing Skull Bohemian Pilsner.

Atlanta Civic Center

395 Piedmont Avenue, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 523-6275

http://www.atlantaciviccenter.com/

The Atlanta Civic Center has more than three decades of experience serving as host to the world's most anticipated and popular productions including concerts, theater, musicals, drama and special events.

Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts

173 14th Street, Suite 304

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 873-1185

http://www.atlantatheatres.org/

The performing arts center offers the community a variety of activities that helps promote it.

Atlanta Contemporary Art Center (The Contemporary)

535 Means Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 688-1970

http://www.thecontemporary.org/

The center offers a non-profit art center with a gallery, artist studies, and an Education Department.

Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum

800 Cherokee Ave. S.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 658-7625 or 624-1071

http://www.webguide.com/cyclorama.html

A 360-degree painting of the Battle of Atlanta is housed here and is one of the world's largest, if not the largest painting in the world.

Atlanta Heritage Row

55 Upper Alabama St.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 584-7879

The center traces Atlanta's history through its history.

Atlanta History Center

130 West Paces Ferry Road NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 814-4000

http://www.atlhist.org/

The center houses an 83,000-square-foot museum containing exhibits of Atlanta, such as the 1928 Swan HOuse, beautiful gardens, research library, and the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm.

Atlanta Motor Speedway

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 707-7492

http://www.gospeedway.com/

GoSpeedway.com .... All Racing All the Time. Home for all Speedway Motorsports Tracks.

Atlanta Opera

728 West Peachtree St., NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 881-8801

http://www.atlantaopera.org/

The Atlanta Opera strives to present opera productions of the highest standards possible, while fostering education about the art form and encouraging its growth with services and programs designed to fill the needs of the community.

Beacon Dance Company

410 West Trinity Place

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 377 2929

http://www.beacondance.org/

The contemporary dance company offers an eclectic mix of programming.

Ben W. Forton Jr. State Archives and Records Building

330 Capitol Ave. S.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 656-2393

The building holds historical exhibits, Civil War records, and state documents.

Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours

755 Hank Aaron Drive

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 614-2310

http://www.atlantabraves.com/

Offers the Braves History by exhibiting over 500 artifacts and tours.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center

980 Briarcliff Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 872=5338

http://www.callanwolde.org/

Visit Callanwolde Fine Arts Center, a historic home in Atlanta, Georgia, listed on the National Register and preserved as a cultural center for arts, education, and events.

CDC Global Health Odyssey Global Health Odyssey

1600 Clifton Road, NE, Building 1

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 639-0830

http://www.cdc.gov/global/

The facility offers a special museum and serves as an interactive educational visitor center.

Centennial Olympic Park

265 Luckie Street, NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 223-4412

http://www.gwcc.com/parkinfo.htm

The 21-acre park offers 20 minutes shows daily and has the world's largest fountain featuring the Olympic symbol, the Fountain of Rings.

Center For Puppetry Arts

1404 Spring Street, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 873-3089

http://www.puppet.org/

The center presents preforming arts, a museum, and workshops yearly.

Chateau Elan Winery & Resort

100 Rue Charlemagne

Atlanta, Georgia

(678) 425-0900

http://www.chateauelan.com/

Ch�teau �lan Winery & Resort is among the world's finest destination resorts offering an exclusive array of amenities including meeting rooms, convention centers, golf, tennis, resort accomodations.

CNN Center

One CNN Center

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 827-2491

http://www.cnn.com/CNNCenter/

The center is global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System, and offers people shows, restaurants, and stores.

CNN Studio Tour

One CNN Center, Marietta St. and Techwood Dr.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 827-2300

http://www.cnn.com/StudioTour/

The tour offers a 45-minute guided tour of CNN and its operations.

Dad's Garage Theatre

280 Elizabeth Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 523-3141

http://www.dadsgarage.com/

Dad's Garage Theatre, home of TheatreSports Atlanta, features cutting-edge theatrical performances and hilarious improv shows.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Rd. N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 370-0960

The museum offers dioramas, films, and other exhibits about natural history.

Fernbank Science Center

156 Heaton Park Drive, NE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 378-4311

http://fsc.fernbank.edu/

The center offers an observatory, a 65-acre Fernbank Forest with 1 1/2 miles of trails, and is home to one of the nation's largest planetariums and

Full Radius Dance

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 724 9663

http://www.fullradiusdance.org/

A modern dance company focusing on exploring new movement possibilities.

Georgia Dome

One Georgia Dome Drive, N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 223-9200

http://www.gadome.com/

The stadium presents sports like the Super Bowl and the Olympics.

Georgia Renaissance Festival

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 964-8575

http://www.garenfest.com/

Georgia Renaissance Festival. Enter through our castle gates, and spend a day in merry old England. Shop our 15-acre Artists� Marketplace featuring thousands of hand-crafted wares. Be thrilled and amazed as jugglers, minstrels, acrobats, and jousting knights fill our 12 stages with entertainment. Feast on food & drynk fit for a king. Your day will be filled with merrymaking, feasting, and shopping.

Georgia Shakespeare Festival

4484 Peachtree Road, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 264-0020

http://www.gashakespeare.org/

A professional theatre company which preforms Shakespeare and other great classics.

Georgia State Capitol

Washington St.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 656-2844

http://www.sos.state.ga.us/tours/html/capitol_tours.html

The capitol looks like the national capitol, offers tours, and there is the Georgia State Museum of Science and Industry inside.

Grant Park

Corner of Berne St and Boulevard

Atlanta, Georgia

http://atlanta.citysearch.com/profile?id=11340741

The 144-acre park is near the site of the Battle of Atlanta.

Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center

6400 Sugarloaf Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 623-4966

http://www.gwinnettciviccenter.com/

The Gwinnett Civic and Cultural Center is a unique, upscale convention facility with a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Theater just 30 minutes north of downtown Atlanta.

Henry W. Grady Monument

Marietta St.

Atlanta, Georgia

The monument is a bronze statue of Henry W. Grady who said "The New South."

Herndon Home, The

587 University Pl. N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 581-9813

The 1910 Beaux Arts Classical house has 15 rooms and was built by Alonzo Herndon.

High Museum of Art

1280 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 733-4400 or 733-HIGH

http://www.high.org/

Fine art museum in the Southeastern United States located in Atlanta, Georgia. Cultural tourism destination and entertainment attraction with special exhibits in galleries.

High Museum of Art Folk Art and Photography Gallery, The

30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave., Georgia Pacific Building

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 577-6940

The art museum ia a satellite center of the High Museum of Art.

Hilton Lake Lanier Islands Resort

7000 Holiday Road

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 945-8787

http://www.lakelanierislands.com/

The resort offers a wonderful getaway where one can experience the luxuries of Lake Sidney and its surroundings.

Jimmy Carter Presidential Center

453 Freedom Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 331-3900

http://www.cartercenter.org/

The center offers over 27 million documents, photographs, and other artifacts of the Carter administration. Also a library and gardens are around the facility.

Jomandi Productions

675 Ponce de Leon Ave.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 876-6346

http://www.jomandi.com/

The company is the oldest and largest African-Amercian theatre in the Southeast and offers five productions per season.

Kangaroo Conservation Center

222 Bailey-Waters Road

Atlanta, Georgia

(706) 265-6100

http://www.kangaroocenter.com/

The center presents an entertaining guided tour of the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia and visitors are given the opportunity to interact with the different species of kangaroos.

Laughing Matters, The Entertainment Company

173 Cleveland Street, SE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 681-1378

http://www.laughingmatters.com/

The company has been operating since 1985 and you can come to be in a show rather than just watch it.

LIBBY'S: A Cabaret

3401 Northside Parkway, NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 237-1943

http://www.libbyscabaret.com/

The place offers a nightclub setting where Atlanta entertainer Libby Whittemore preforms.

Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, The

449 Auburn Avenue, NE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 524-1956

http://www.thekingcenter.org/

The center is housed in the Freedom Hall Complex which exhibits King's belongings and gravesite.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

four block area on Auburn Avenue

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 331-3919

http://www.nps.gov/malu/

The site surrounds the birthplace, church, the grave of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and a center for Nonviolent Social Change, named after him.

Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University

571 South Kilgo Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 727-4282

http://www.cc.emory.edu/CARLOS/

The museum has a permanent collection of artifacts from the Middle and Far East.

Neighborhood Playhouse

430 W. Trinity Place

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 373-3904

http://np.eventrunner.com/Home/

The playhouse presents a variety of comedies, musicals, and dramas year-round.

Philips Arena

One Philips Drive

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 878-3000

http://www.philipsarena.com/

The multi-purpose complex offers and interactive area for fans, sports, and entertainment.

Rhodes Hall

1516 Peachtree Street, NW

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 885-7800

http://www.georgiatrust.org/rhodes.html

Rhodes Hall is one of Atlanta's last remaining castles on Peachtree street. The private residence was constructed in 1904 for Amos Rhodes, of Rhodes furniture. Rhodes Hall is one of the most unique architectural creations in an age known for its eccentricities.

Rialto Center for the Performing Arts

80 Forsyth Street at Luckie

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 651-1234

http://www.rialtocenter.org/

The center offers music and dance worldwide in an 800-seat hall.

Road to Tara Museum, The

659 Peachtree St., Suite 600, concourse level, Georgian Terrace Hotel

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 897-1939

The museum holds one of the largest collections of "Gone With the Wind" memorabilia.

Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center

1280 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 733-4200

http://www.woodruffcenter.org/

The Woodruff Arts Center is dedicated to excellence in the performing and visual arts, and offers its patrons a unique, multi-faceted experience of many distinctive arts institutions on a single campus.

Scitrek, the Science and Technology Museum of Atlanta

395 Piedmont Ave. N.W.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 522-5500

http://www.scitrek.org/

The museum has over 100 exhibits of science and technology.

Seven Stages Theater

1105 Euclid Avenue, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 522-0911

http://www.7stages.org/

7 Stages presents a most diverse theater bringing international artists to the city and new plays.

Several Dancers Core

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 373-4154

http://www.severaldancerscore.org/

A professional dance organization presenting comtemporary dance and preformances.

Six Flags Over Georgia

I-20, 12 mi. w. of downtown Atlanta

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 739-3400

http://www.sixflags.com/

The park has over 100 rides, attractions, and Broadway like type shows.

Southeastern Flower Show

Atlanta Expo Center

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 888-5638

http://www.flowershow.org/

A show featured at the end of February that offers the greatest gardening experience in the South.

Southeastern Railway Museum

3595 Peachtree Road

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 476-2013

http://www.srmduluth.org/

The museum includes more than 80 pieces of rolling stock, such as historic wooden cars or the 1911 car "Superb" used by President Harding.

Soweto Street Beat

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 435-4691

http://www.sowetostreetbeat.com/

A dance theatre offering African dance and a music production company.

SpeedZone

3005 George Busbee Parkway

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 514-8081

http://www.speedzone.com/

The racing theme park presents over 100 forms of entertainment, dedicated to NASCAR.

Stone Mountain Park

Highway 78 East

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 498-5700

http://www.speedzone.com/

World's largest exposed granite monolith, surrounded by attractions and recreation in a natural environment. Featuring skylift, train, riverboat, golf, laser show. Two hotels on site.

Sundial Restaurant

Westin Peachtree Plaza

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 589-7506

http://www.sundialrestaurant.com/

The restaurant offers a panoramic view of the city, telescopes, self-guided tours, and the Scenic Glass Elevator ride.

The Atlanta Ballet

1400 W. Peachtree Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 873-5811

http://www.atlantaballet.com/

Atlanta Ballet Web Site. America's oldest continually operating ballet, in it's 68th season, combines classical tradition and contemporary styles. 1997-98 Season. Dance Education. Gallery of Images.

The Atlanta Broadway Series

620 Peachtree St., Suite 208

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 873-4300

http://www.broadwayseries.com/

The Broadway Series offers touring schedules of theatrical shows and ticket information nationwide and the best of broadway across the country.

The Atlanta Preservation Center

537 Peachtree Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 876-2041

http://www.preserveatlanta.com/

The center offers tours of Atlanta and is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to preserving Atlanta.

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

1293 Peachtree Street, N.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 733-4900

http://www.atlantasymphony.org/

The Southeast's leading orchestra plays classical music year-round in Atlanta including a pop music summer series. Robert Spano and Donald Runnicles conduct.

The Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree Street

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 881-2100

http://www.foxtheatre.org/

The fabulous Fox Theatre is home to a variety of concerts, broadway shows, theatre, opera, ballet, and other events. The ballrooms host wedding receptions, business functions and more.

The Margaret Mitchell House

990 Peachtree Street, NE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 249-7015

http://www.gwtw.org/

Come visit the place where "Gone With The Wind" gave birth and a museum of exhibits.

The New American Shakespeare Tavern

499 Peachtree Street NE

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 874-5299

http://www.shakespearetavern.com/

The tavern presents an atmosphere where you can experience the works of Shakespeare and other playwrights.

The Rock Ranch

http://www.therockranch.com/

Atlanta, Georgia

(706) 647-6374

http://www.therockranch.com/

The ranch offers entertainment for groups, the best place in Georgia for "Agritainment", and S. Truett Cathy of Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the ranch's owner.

The Yellow River Game Ranch

4525 Highway 78

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 972-6643

http://www.yellowrivergameranch.com/

The ranch offers one the chance to study wildlife close-up and visitors can walk around while the white-tailed deer follow them around.

Thunder Road USA/Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

415 Highway 53 East

Atlanta, Georgia

(706) 216-RACE

http://www.thunderroadusa.com/

This 50,000 sq. ft. features park-like settings that are state-of-the-art and theaters.

Underground Atlanta

50 Upper Alabama St., Suite 007

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 523-2311

http://www.underatl.com/

Atlanta Georgia's convenient shopping destination featuring specialty shops, restaurants, entertainment, family fun and the World of Coke Museum nearby, part of Downtown's historic attractions.

Virtually Golf

1303 J Parker Road

Atlanta, Georgia

(770) 761-3836

http://www.virtuallygolf.com/

The facility offers the first indoor golf in the southeast featuring more than 30 PGA Championship Courses.

World of Coca-Cola, The

55 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 676-5151

The museum pays tribute to Coca-Cola products and its events. It includes memorabilia and the history Coca-Cola.

Wren's Nest, The

1050 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd. S.W.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 753-7735

http://www.accessatlanta.com/community/groups/wrensnest/

The Wren's Nest is the museum home of Georgia author and journalist Joel Chandler Harris. The Wren's Nest page offers info on tours, programs and links related to his life and times.

Zoo Atlanta

800 Cherokee Ave. S.E.

Atlanta, Georgia

(404) 624-5600 or 624-WILD (9453)

http://www.zooatlanta.org/

The official web site of Zoo Atlanta (Atlanta Fulton County Zoo, Inc.), a private nonprofit wildlife park and zoological trust.

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