Atlanta is a city that has many people buzzing. Millions swing by yearly to Georgia's capital city to feel its historical significance and get a taste of it’s vibrant culture. From it colorful murals which are displayed around the city to its outstanding food selection, here are the top reasons to visit Atlanta.
The Story of Civil Rights
Atlanta is at the center of the Civil Rights Movement and has significantly guided the progress of human rights across the world. The National Center of Civil and Human Rights opened on June 2014 to connect the present Global Human Rights Movement with the struggles of the past. Next, make sure to stop by the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site where you will get the chance to view the Freedom Road Exhibit and stop by the home where Dr. King was born.
Tasty Goods
From pizza shops, burger stands, and barbeque markets to oyster bars, steakhouses, and 5 star restaurants, Atlanta’s cuisine has something for everyone. The
Sweet Auburn Curb Market houses twenty-four individual businesses, including produce and meat merchants, a full service bakery, a bookstore, pharmacy and eleven of the most popular eateries in the city. The
Atlanta Food Truck Park is a popular destination where communities come together to experience food and drink, browse local art, and pick up local fresh produce. After dinner locals and tourists can be found enjoying Atlanta's nightlife culture which includes bars, nightclubs, live music venues, comedy clubs, and more.
City Pit Stops
Atlanta is a city filled with quirky, fun, and diverse areas to explore.
Little Five Points is a neighborhood packed with record stores, live music and vintage clothing shops and the East Atlanta Village even has it’s own web radio station. Another hot spot is the square in
downtown Decatur which features great restaurants and local outdoor events to bring the community together.
A City of Nature
Aside from the numerous parks and outdoor spaces, Atlanta also has one of the world’s largest aquariums and a zoo that focuses on conservation. The
Georgia Aquarium is a great spot to witness over ten thousand sea creatures and explore the Ocean Voyager tunnel which lets you walk right through the breathtaking underworld.
Atlanta’s Zoo features hundreds of animals and for an extra level of cuteness, it even has twin panda cubs. You can also learn how the Zoo is involved with field conservation programs for wildlife and wild places around the globe, including work in Africa, Asia, Central and South America.
We can’t forget about the bigger attractions...
While in Atlanta, there are also some big attractions you won’t want to miss, the CNN Center and the World of Coca-Cola. The
CNN Center is the world headquarters of CNN and features shopping, studio tours, viewing galleries overlooking newsrooms, and a large atrium food court with over a dozen restaurant options. At the
World of Coca-Cola you can visit the vault where the legendary secret formula for Coca‑Cola is secured and taste 100+ beverages from around the world.
There is also a very special reason #6 to visit Atlanta- the
2017 Net Impact Conference! NI17 is coming to Atlanta October 26-28. At NI17 all attendees will discover their Path to Purpose and accelerate their impact career journeys while exploring the exciting city with friends and emerging impact leaders. The fun actually starts at the World of Coca-Cola during the 2017 Net Impact Conference opening party on October 26.
Do you want to see those twin panda cubs up close or visit the National Center of Civil and Human Rights? We have special excursions, tours, and events to take you around Atlanta to many of these top places to visit. Make sure to register now as there are only a limited number of tickets!