Atlanta has developed into the entertainment and cultural center of the South with more than 38 million visitors from around the world each year.

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Atlanta’s story is showcased through world-class attractions surrounding Centennial Olympic Park and just steps from the tradeshow floor.

Head to the New World of Coca-Cola where the famous soft drink's
story is told. Taste 70 different Coca-Cola products from around the world, experience a 4-D theater, classic television ads and more before raiding the gift shop for souvenirs.

Visit Centennial Olympic Park, the world's gathering place during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. The park features the popular Fountain of Rings and a variety of events.

Watch behind-the-scenes action of the newsroom on the Inside CNN Atlanta Tour. See what it takes to put a news broadcast together and even learn how the weather map works. Make reservations in advance for the 45-minute tour.

The world's largest aquarium, the Georgia Aquarium is home to more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species with five galleries depicting different habitats. Saying hello to the beluga whales, penguins and whale sharks, the largest fish on the planet will plunge you into a one-of-a-kind aquatic experience.

Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta features hands-on, colorful exhibits and activities in which children can look, listen, touch and explore as they learn how things work in their world.


Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, which houses the apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote “Gone with the Wind,” has been restored to its original condition and is available for tours. The house includes the Gone with the Wind Movie Museum and gift shop. A literary series and book signings are also offered.


Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s permanent exhibits include “Giants of the Mezozoic,” featuring the largest dinosaurs; “A Walk Though Time in Georgia,” featuring the chronological development of life in the geographic region that Georgia now occupies; and the IMAX theater.


Stone Mountain Park is Georgia's most visited attraction. With more than 3,300 acres, the park has attractions such as the 1870s town of Crossroads housing the Treehouse Challenge; a 4-D theater; and Sky Hike. Other attractions include the skylift to the top of the mountain, Ride The Ducks Adventure, Scenic Railroad, Antebellum Plantation and more.

For more information on Atlanta’s great attractions, please see more on the arts & culture section.