For a unique attraction with some 'pop' to it, visit the World of Coca-Cola, a tribute to the wildly popular soft drink with fun exhibits and activities for all ages. Highlights include a recreated soda fountain, a surround-sound theater showcasing Coke television ads and Club Coca-Cola, where an 'international lounge' lets you sample some off-beat beverages that are not normally served in the United States.
Visit the Georgia Aquarium on Baker Street. Opened in late 2005, this wonderful attraction appeals to children and grown-ups alike. Exhibit highlights include "Ocean Voyager," which boasts a massive coral reef alive with activity; "Cold Water Quest," the home of several whales and a giant octopus and "River Scout," showcasing freshwater creatures from all over the globe.
Ride the Skylift cable car to the top of Stone Mountain, Georgia's top tourist attraction. The park is more than worth the fifteen minute drive east from Atlanta with remarkable vistas, thousands of acres of countryside, a discovery museum and even a scenic railroad that circles the base of the dramatic peak.
Visit the High Museum of Art, considered one of the most extensive and impressive art showcases in the nation. A 2005 expansion into three new modern buildings grew the High's exhibit space to more than 300,000 square feet, providing ample and attractive space for works that range from contemporary Southern artists to legendary masters such as DeCamp and Monet.
Have a rollicking night out in Buckhead. This popular neighborhood is a menagerie of busy bars and trendy taverns. On a busy weekend night, the area can seem like one big block party, so if you're seeking a quiet night out this might not be the place for you.
Enjoy Atlanta's professional sports scene-one of the nation's best-which offers NFL football, Major League baseball, NBA hoops and NHL hockey. Be sure to check out arena football with the Georgia Force and roller derby with the Atlanta Rollergirls.
Go treasure hunting on Antique Row, a charming array of shops along New Peachtree Road. Nearby, the Broad Street Antiques Mall has close to one hundred antique purveyors under one roof.
