Atlanta, Georgia Attractions

Philips Arena Turner Field CNN Tour Piedmont Park

After your group wraps up a day of meetings or seminars, they'll find plenty of things to do that are convenient to our Midtown Atlanta hotel. Attractions include sporting events and concerts at Philips Arena, incredible sea creatures at Georgia Aquarium, and memorable memorabilia at the World of Coca-Cola. Read more about these and other highlights of our neighborhood in the list below.

Philips Arena.

Fans of professional basketball and hockey plus lovers of big-name entertainment will flock to Philips Arena. Catch the NBA's Atlanta Hawks and the NHL's Atlanta Thrashers beginning each October and hopefully going deep into the playoffs each spring. Great concerts featuring today's popular artist also make their stellar presence felt at Philips Arena. For more information, visit http://www.philipsarena.com/.

World of Coca-Cola.

Coca-Cola got its start in Atlanta in 1886 when it was served at a soda fountain in a small pharmacy. Learn all about the history of the world's most pervasive soft drink and check out the largest collection of Coca-Cola memorabilia anywhere on the planet at this most refreshing museum. For more information, visit www.woccatlanta.com/.

Georgia Aquarium.

Featuring more sea creatures than any other aquarium in eight million gallons of water, Georgia Aquarium is the largest aquarium in the world.

Enjoy tours, programs, and more than sixty exhibits, including Coldwater Quest, Ocean Voyager, and Tropical Diver. For more information, visit http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/ [Top]

Turner Field.

Catch Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball action at Turner Field. Since 1997, this old-style ballpark has drawn millions of fans who are duly impressed with its combination of nostalgia and state-of-the-art amenities. For more information, visit http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/atl/ballpark/index.jsp.

Centennial Olympic Park.

It was built for the 1996 Olympic Games as place for both residents and visitors to congregate. Today, Centennial Olympic Park covers 21 acres and is the site for many festivals, fundraisers, and free events like the Wednesday Wind Down concert series. An astounding three million people are drawn to the park annually. For more information, visit www.centennialpark.com/

Georgia Dome.

Home to the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League, the Georgia Dome is a 71,250-seat domed stadium in downtown Atlanta. In addition to two Super Bowls (XXVIII and XXXIV), the Dome has hosted gymnastics and basketball events for the 1996 Olympic Games as well as men's and women's NCAA Final Four basketball championships. Each year, the Bank of America Atlanta Football classic, the SEC Football Championship, and the Chick-fil-A Bowl are played at the Georgia Dome, which is also an ideal venue for rock concerts, religious events, and high school and college graduation ceremonies. For more information, visit http://www.gadome.com/. [Top]

Inside CNN Tour.

CNN brings the news to more than two billion people around the world. Find out just how they manage to accomplish this Herculean task by taking the Inside CNN Tour. Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, the 55-minute tour is a cool behind-the-scenes look at live 24-hour news. For more information, visit www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History.

An adventure of dinosaur-like proportions awaits you at the Fernback Museum of Natural History. There is much to see, such as the “Giants of the Mesozoic.” This permanent exhibit will astound you with its recreation of what life was like in the badlands of Patagonia, Argentina, where the world's largest dinosaurs were discovered. For more information, visit www.fernbank.edu/museum/index.aspx.

Atlanta Botanical Gardens.

Just about every plant and flower you can imagine blooms at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, from the Madagascar Palm and Woolly Groundset to the Georgia Plume and Rain Lily. During the summer months, you can enjoy many fun events, including Cocktails in the Garden and SunTrust Concerts in the Garden. For more information, visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org/home.do. [Top]

King Center.

Situated in Atlanta's Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the King Center features Dr. King's birth home, final resting place, a library, and exhibits highlighting his life and nonviolent teachings. The King Center was established in 1968 by his widow Coretta Scott King. For more information, visit http://www.thekingcenter.org/.

Piedmont Park.

Enjoy an abundance of activities at Piedmont Park, including fishing, swimming, biking, skating, jogging, tennis, picnicking, and bird watching. Located two miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, this verdant oasis has been a favorite of city dwellers since 1904. Fore more information, visit http://www.piedmontpark.org/

Underground Atlanta.

Whatever your pleasure, you're sure to find it at Underground Atlanta, a veritable hotbed of fun things to do. Shop for antiques, browse art galleries, savor a wide variety of ethnic cuisine, and listen to some of the best jazz in town. For more information, visit www.underground-atlanta.com/

High Museum of Art.

Delight in a truly impressive permanent collection at the High Museum of Art. There are more than 11,000 pieces that range from 19th and 20th century American art and photography to folk art and African art. For more information, visit http://www.high.org/. [Top]