2017 Atlanta CommunityProfiles

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1. Center of Human Rights; The Center for Civil
and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging
cultural attraction that connects the American Civil Rights
Movement to today’s Global Human Rights Movements.
2. High Museum; With its renowned collection
of classic and contemporary art and award-winning
architecture by Richard Meier and Renzo Piano, the
High Museum of Art has grown from its origins in a
stately home on Peachtree Street to become the leading
art museum in the southeastern United States.
3. Georgia Aquarium; Georgia Aquarium is the world’s
most inspiring aquarium with over 8 million gallons of water
the top Atlanta attraction, right in the heart of downtown.
4. The College Football Hall of Fame; The College
Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience open in
downtown Atlanta provides visitors with a highly-immersive,
interactive, and engaging experience using a blend of historic
college football artifacts and state-of-the-art, interactive
multimedia exhibits.
5. Stone Mountain Park; Located on 3,200 acres of
natural beauty, Stone Mountain Park features a wide variety
of fun family activities and things to do such as dozens of fun
annual events. Stone Mountain activities are suitable for all ages
6. World of Coke; The World of Coca-Cola is the only
place where you can experience the fascinating story of the
world’s best-known beverage brand in a dynamic, multimedia
attraction.
7. Fernbank Museum of Natural History; Only at
Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world’s
largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth
through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with
cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of handson
and special exhibitions including an incredible 5-story
experience of an IMAX® film.
8. Atlanta Botanical Garden; The Atlanta Botanical
Garden is a 30 acres botanical garden located Midtown,
incorporated in 1976, the garden’s mission is to “develop
and maintain plant collections for the purposes of display,
education, conservation, research and enjoyment.”
9. Six Flags Over Georgia; The park boasts 13 heartpounding
roller coasters headlined by the hyper-coaster Goliath,
ranked as one of the top coasters in the world and Dare Devil
Dive, a beyond-vertical coaster that sends you soaring through
three inversions. Cool off on Thunder River, a wild rafting
adventure or splash around at Paradise Island, a towering water
play structure with hundreds of water elements.
10. Atlanta Cyclorama; Visit the Cyclorama in Atlanta’s
Grant Park to see artifacts of the war displayed in the Civil War
Museum and a steam locomotive known as the Texas, a veteran
of the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862.
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