Where To Visit In Atlanta

Atlanta is one of the well known cities in America. Atlanta is a place with great attractions for friends and family. In the heart of the city, Downtown Atlanta, there are many places to visit that's will catch your eye.

One place is the World of Coca-Cola. Located in a local pharmacy you will find everything you ever wanted to know about the world famous soft drink. See all kinds of memorabilia, hands on displays and product samples. Its worth at least a quick stop. The address is 55 Martin Luther King Junior Drive in Atlanta.

Once you get done there, head over to the Fox Theatre. The classic theatre has been restored to its 1920's glory and contains a 3600 pipe organ called "Mighty Mo." If you are lucky you might even be able to catch a Broadway show or musical at the theatre. To get to the theatre go to 660 Peachtree Street in Atlanta.

Next its time for a little fun at the zoo. Zoo Atlanta is among the oldest of zoos in America. Among the many animals at the zoo are two pandas from China, gorillas and several endangered species. The zoo recently underwent a multi million dollar renovation and it is constantly expanding. The zoo is located at 800 Cherokee Avenue in Atlanta.
If you are a Civil War buff you will find Atlanta particularly wonderful. One of the "must see" places in Atlanta to take in Civil War history is the Oakland Cemetery. Located at 248 Oakland Avenue in Atlanta, the cemetery is home to the final resting place of many civil war soldiers and several famous citizens of Atlanta. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. So what will you find at the cemetery?

The cemetery is the final resting place for over 48,000 people. These people include civil war soldiers (confederate and union), 5 civil war generals, governors, mayors, golf great Bobby Jones and the author of Gone With The Wind. It is also home to 2 monuments honoring Civil War vets and is rich in gothic and classic art. See the incredible stained glass, ornate urns and incredible statues. Currently the cemetery is being revived by a 15 million dollar restoration project. The project began in 2003 and is expected to take 5 years to complete. Don't let that scare you off however because the cemetery is still accessible to the public and is quite popular.
Of course there are several other places to go in Atlanta. These are just a few of your options. Have fun exploring the city and I am sure you will be back again and again.

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