Downtown Day
Morning
Visit the
Georgia
Aquarium, where you can see more than 120,000
animals of 500 different species in more than 8 million gallons
of marine and fresh water. The world's largest aquarium houses
whale sharks, beluga whales, touch tanks, and a 4-D theater perfect
for all ages. While at the Aquarium, participate in the Georgia
Aquarium’s new
Journey
with Gentle Giants program. This is the only opportunity
in the world to swim or scuba with the world’s largest
fish, the whale shark.
Head to the
NEW
World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place™ in
downtown Atlanta to the only place where you can explore the
past, present and future of the world's best-known brand. See
a 4-D movie experience, a fully operational bottling line and
sample more than 70 Coca-Cola products around the world.
Lunch
For a true in-town experience, try
The
Peasant Bistro. Here
you dine in a cosmopolitan, dramatic two-story restaurant that
overlooks Centennial Park and the Atlanta skyline. Featuring
fresh, seasonal cuisine, the menu consists of delicious, traditional
bistro favorites with French and Mediterranean influences.
Afternoon
At the
Inside
CNN Atlanta Tour, watch
behind-the-scenes action of the newsroom, see what it takes
to put a news broadcast together and even learn how the weather
map works.
Visit
Centennial
Olympic Park, the world's gathering place
during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The park features the
popular Fountain of Rings and many outdoor events during the
summer months.
Dinner
Before the game, rethink typical bar food at
STATS where serious
food meets serious sports. STATS features a classic American
menu that includes something for everyone and five bar areas
where you can pour your own beer.
Evening
Castleberry
Hill is an in-town, urban neighborhood very close
to Downtown. Renovated warehouses now stand as residential lofts,
galleries and dining destinations. While you are there, be sure
to check out the
Marcia
Wood Gallery,
Wertz
Contemporary Gallery, and
No
Mas! Cantina is an attractive retreat with gardens on the outside
and furnished with beautiful carved wood tables and chairs from
the adjacent No Mas! Hacienda.
If you are in town a day early or staying a day late, you can
attend an
Atlanta
Hawks basketball or
Atlanta
Thrashers hockey game at Philips Arena.