Take your kids to the World of Coca-Cola, which opened in 1990, to learn the history of this beverage. See the fully-functional bottling line and get your complimentary 8-oz. glass bottle of Coca-Cola. View more than 1,200 artifacts from around the world, including a 1939 Coca-Cola Argentine delivery truck. You and your kids taste more than 60 Coke flavors from around the world. Learn about the making of this beverage that has been around since 1886. Watch movies in their 4-D Theater. Take pictures with the 7-foot tall Coca-Cola Polar Bear and purchase souvenirs at the on-site store. This Atlanta, Georgia locale is wheelchair assessable and provides Braille guide maps at the ticket windows or guest services desk. International visitors pick up a guide map in numerous languages or speak to one of their multilingual ambassadors.
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St. NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30313-1807
(404) 676-5151 or (800) 676-COKE
http://worldofcoca-cola.com
Bring kids to Atlanta's Center for Puppetry Arts. The center opened in 1978, when Muppet Show creator Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog cut the ribbon. Gain an appreciation of the puppeteer artistry. See puppet shows adapted from classic stories and original tales written and performed by center, American and international artists. They recommend getting advanced tickets because of the popularity of their puppet shows. Take a self-guided tour through the museum or participate in one of the museum's scavenger hunts. Exhibits include approximately 350 puppets from around the world, such as Chinese hand puppets, Indonesian shadow puppets, African rod puppets and American puppets made famous by Jim Henson. Enroll your kids in one of their workshops for kindergarteners through 12th graders.
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St. NW at 18th
Atlanta, Georgia 30309-2820
(404) 873-3089
http://puppet.org
Teach your kids about the past by going to the Atlanta History Center. The center, opened in 1990 by Atlanta Historical Society and other local organizations, sits on 33 acres of land and includes a number of historic locations in one. Visit the history museum, Swan House, Tullie Farm, the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, the Margaret Mitchell House, historic gardens and other historic sites. See artifacts, memorabilia and photographs about the Civil War, the Olympics and Georgia golfer Bobby Jones. Participate in programs for children and families, including festivals and summer camps. This center takes more than one day to tour because of the different aspects of Atlanta history covered.
Atlanta History Center
130 W. Paces Ferry Rd. NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30305-1366
(404) 814-4000
http://atlantahistorycenter.com
