Things to Do in Atlanta on New Year's Day

Botanical Gardens

• A worthwhile quiet spot to visit on New Year's day is the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, which features a variety of plants and flowers in bloom. Individuals can visit the large gardens and enjoy a relaxing walk through the indoor section during New Year's day, where all the tropical plants are featured and also housing large collection of tropical conifer plants. The botanical gardens is a good New Year's day spot for those looking to relax after the busy holiday season.

  Atlanta Botanical Gardens
  1345 Piedmont Ave. NE
  Atlanta, GA 30309
  404-876-5859
  atlantabotanicalgarden.org

Georgia Aquarium

• Georgia Aquarium is open 365 days a year making it an exciting option for a New Year's day activity in Atlanta. The aquarium is home to some fascinating fish and is a learning experience for both adults and children looking for some excitement on an otherwise quiet day in Atlanta. Some of the more popular exhibits are the South African penguins that splash and waddle about entertaining onlookers. Visitors will also be impressed by the dolphin exhibit.

  Georgia Aquarium
  225 Baker Street
  Atlanta, GA 30313
  404-581-4000
  georgiaaquarium.org

Fox Theatre

• The Fox Theatre in Atlanta is open New Year's day and features shows for individuals looking for some excitement. The theater is a popular spot for residents and tourists, featuring regular shows and programing for adults and children. Individuals wanting to enjoy a more fast paced activity can head over to the theater and find it open to all. From theatrical performances, to concerts, Fox Theatre is a reliable option on January 1.

  Fox Theatre
  660 Peachtree Street NE
  Atlanta, GA 30308
  404-881-2100
  foxtheatre.org

World of Coca-Cola

• Individuals can explore the history of the Coca-Cola brand at the large interactive and informative site. The World of Coca-Cola features installations by artists who have labored to capture the essence of the brand and portray it in a creative way. This provides an interesting New Year's day option for individuals wanting to explore something new. Exhibits include a working bottling line of Coca-Cola products as well as interesting 4-D visual movies that will keep even the most critical individuals entertained.

  World of Coca-Cola
  121 Baker Street NW
  Atlanta, GA 30313-1807
  404- 676- 5151
  worldofcoca-cola.com