Ground was broken in 1989 & on October 5, 1992, Fernbank Museum of Natural History opened to the public, becoming one of the only museums in the world to grow out of an old-growth forest.
1999's Philips Arena, home of the Atlanta Hawks & the Atlanta Thrashers, is marked by a large number of advanced TV screens that showcase the namesake electronics company.
The original Varsity was opened in 1928 and is the world's largest drive-in. On days when the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets are playing a home game, over 30,000 people visit The Varsity.
Hank Aaron became the all-time career home run leader by hitting his 715th home run off the LA Dodgers' Al Downing on April 8, 1974. Barry Bonds succeeded Aaron as the new home run champ in 2007.
It's the world's largest aquarium housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium was built as a gift to the city of Atlanta from Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus in 2001.
Instead of just cheese go for the thick blue cheese spread on your burger. To.Die.For.
Opened in 1992, the Dome hosts the Atlanta Falcons, has hosted two Super Bowls & is the site of the annual NCAA Chick-fil-A Bowl, formerly known as the Peach Bowl.
There's so much to do in Atlantic Station that the area created its own zip code. Relax without spending a dime! Window shop or check out free movies and the open air market. Read more.
This microbrewery specializes in producing aggressive West Coast style beers to be enjoyed in the Southeast. Offering tours & tastings Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat. Part of our gourmand Atlanta dining tour: Read more.
Located just a few blocks from Coke HQ, this eatery bills itself as the world’s largest drive-in restaurant, and holds the largest independent Coca-Cola fountain account in the U.S.
