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.
Completed in 1889, it is the working center of Georgia's government. The museum within the Capitol houses extensive collections reflecting the natural & cultural history of Georgia.
The zoo opened in 1889 whenbusinessman George V. Gress purchased a bankrupt traveling circus & donated the animals to Atlanta. In 1999 the zoo joined only 2 other zoos in housing giant pandas.
Opened in 1976, the garden composed of a number of smaller themed gardens, including The Fuqua Orchid Center, which is home to the largest collection of species orchids on permanent display in the US.
Visiting Rathbun's is like getting an education in Atlanta's gastronomic origins. The menu is huge but steak is king. Get the colossal 20-ounce bone-in rib-eye slathered in blue cheese vinaigrette. Read more.
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.
Established in 1968 by Coretta Scott King, the Center is the official living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibits illustrate his life & teachings.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best Mexican fusion. Transport to a cool Barcelona bistro and go for the pork belly torta or crispy chicken hearts taco. Read more.
It opened in 2007, relocating from & replacing the original exhibit which opened in 1991. More than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that were never displayed to the public before are featured.
One of the co-working venues in the city, it has lots of tech and social media fans. It's also a really good deal for people who are looking for a co-working space. - Christina Warren
First opened in 1887, the park hosted the Cotton States and International Exposition of 1895, a World's Fair which ran for 100 days, featured 6,000 exhibits and attracted 800,000 visitors.
Get a history lesson on possibly the world's most famous beverage -- and sample Coca-Cola products from around the globe! Kids will love it...
The magnolia tree in the lot is the only physical remainder of a great chapter in baseball history. This was the site of Ponce De Leon Park, where Hall of Famers Eddie Mathews & Luke Appling broke in.
CL Best of Atlanta 2010 winner: Best torta. The Milanese torta will have meat lovers rejoicing and vegetarians tempted. Read more.
