ATLANTA SITES

Atlanta – Enjoy City Lights and Southern Nights

Much more than the home of the world’s busiest airport and the third largest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in the United States, Atlanta is full of unique delights and attractions -- whether you are interested in history, culture, entertainment, arts, dining, sports or shopping.

During your stay, plan to experience Georgia Aquarium - the world’s largest. With more aquatic life than found in any other aquarium, you are sure to see things you have never seen before!

Touch the origins of the U.S. civil rights movement with an inspirational visit to the King Center - the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. There you can pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings and visit the King Center’s Library, Archives, his final resting place and birth home.

Continue your tour of Atlanta’s pioneering role in the area of human rights at The Carter Center , founded by President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. By advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering, the Carter Center is helping to create a world in which every man, woman, and child has the opportunity to enjoy good health and live in peace.

Capital of the New South

Atlanta has been described as the Capital of the New South and the Next Great International City. One thing is certain however: It has always been a city on the move. Its role as host for the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996 -- and the Park built in its honor www.centennialpark.com - convinced the rest of the world that Atlanta is a major urban center and a great place to visit.

Atlanta’s metropolitan area is large and sprawling, but the city itself is compact -- only 131 square miles. Most of the areas that are popular with visitors are inside the city limits. Downtown revitalization tops the list for Atlanta leaders and developers, including the new and improved World of Coca-Cola, Imagine It! Children's Museum, the CNN Center www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta, and popular entertainment venues Philips Arena,  and the Tabernacle .

Atlanta is home to major museums, professional major league sports teams (including baseball’s Atlanta Braves and football’s Atlanta Falcons), vibrant theater and music communities, historic heritage sites, theme parks, botanical gardens and dozens of great art galleries and restaurants serving traditional cuisine and fare from across the globe.

Visitors and convention-goers alike will realize that downtown Atlanta is the place to be. For more information, contact the Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau at 404/222-6688 or www.atlanta.net or check out Frommer’s Atlanta City Guide for more information.