The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium and has more than eight million gallons of water. It opened in 2005 and features more animals than any other aquarium in the world. The Georgia Explorer is an exhibit in the aquarium that offers hands-on interaction with stingrays, shrimp, horseshoe crabs and sea stars. The Journey with Giants exhibits offers visitors a chance to stand inside a 100-foot-long underwater tunnel with sharks and manta rays swimming over their head. The aquarium also has a 4D Theater that allows guest to experience the underworld with interactive seats and special effects. Visitors will also find a restaurant, gift shop and behind-the-scene tours at this aquarium.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-581-4000
georgiaaquarium.org
The High Museum of Art offers collections of art, a variety of gallery space and many exhibits. The museum features African art, American art, decorative arts and design, European and folk art, modern and contemporary art and photography. The museum has three restaurants; Table 1280, High Cafe and CJ's Coffee Cart. Visitors can take a variety of tours that tell about the museum, which range from 30 minutes to one hour. Group rates are available for groups of 10 or more. Wedding packages are available at the High and feature catering options as well.
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St. N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-733-4400
high.org
The World of Coca-Cola opened in 2007 and is the only place to learn about the full story of Coca-Cola. It has more than 60,000-square-feet to explore and more than 1,200 artifacts from around the world. In the World of Coca-Cola visitors can taste more than 60 different products from around the world, give the seven-foot polar bear a big hug, experience a 4D theater with a 3D movie (that has moving seats), see a fully-functioning bottling line (and take home an eight-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola) and see the world's largest collection of Coca-Cola products.
The World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30313
404-676-5151
worldofcoca-cola.com