Atlanta is an integral and exciting aspect of Georgia Tech educational experience. The state's capital and home to more than three million residents, Atlanta is one of the Southeast's most vibrant, progressive, and dynamic cities. Business opportunities abound as more than 730 of the Fortune 1,000 companies have representative offices in Atlanta, including the national headquarters of the Coca-Cola Company,CNN, Delta Air Lines, Home Depot, UPS.
Home to 37 other universities, colleges, junior colleges, and seminaries, Atlanta has much to offer students. From its mild climate ensuring year-round outdoor activities to the hundreds of restaurants, dance, clubs, sport clubs, and cultural activities to the many professional sports teams, students rarely lack inspiration for leisure activities. In addition, nearby lakes, mountains, and beaches offer water sports, camping, rock climbing, and snow skiiing.
If you are interested in additional information about Atlanta, please check the links below.
Atlanta Braves Baseball/Turner Field
Home to the 2000 MLB All-Star game, Braves tickets can be ordered by phone
and charged to MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express. Simply call
the TicketMaster Charge Line at 404-249-6400 or 1-800-326-4000.
Atlanta Hawks Basketball
For tickets call (404) 249-6400 or 1-800-326-4000.
Atlanta Thrashers Hockey
Ticket information can be requested through the webpage or by calling (404) 584-PUCK.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Tropical, desert and endangered plants from around the world. Piedmont Avenue at The Prado, (404) 876-5859.
Atlanta History Center
Explore Atlanta history from the Civil War to civil rights in award-winning exhibitions. 130 West Paces Ferry Road, (404) 814-4000.
Callaway Gardens
Callaway Gardens, a stunning 13,000-acre resort and gardens, offers the perfect setting for a memorable summer family vacation,
quick getaway, social or corporate event, or day trip. A variety of special events fills the calendar all year long so there's
always plenty to do, especially in the summer. From Masters Water Ski & Wakeboard Tournament® on Memorial Day Weekend to the
Sky High Hot Air Balloon Festival on Labor Day Weekend, you can have a splashing good time in and out of the water at Robin Lake Beach.
Join us for a relaxing and exhilarating summer with exciting adventures designed to make your vacation unforgettable!
Carter Presidential Center
The Carter Center is located in a 35-acre park approximately two miles east
of downtown Atlanta. Four circular interconnected pavilions house offices
for the former president and first lady and most of the Center's program
staff. The complex includes the nondenominational Cecil B. Day Chapel, other
conference facilities, and staff offices. The Center also owns the nearby
Kirbo Building and leases other office space from the City of Atlanta for
The Atlanta Project and The America Project. The Jimmy Carter Library and
Museum, which adjoins The Carter Center, is owned and operated by the National
Archives and Records Administration of the federal government. The Center
and Library are known collectively as The Carter Presidential Center. One
Copenhill, Atlanta, GA 30307, (404) 420-5111.
Centennial Olympic Park
The 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park was developed to serve as the world's
gathering place during the Centennial Olympic Games in 1996. The park has
become a civic symbol and community focal point as well as a catalyst for
new development in the downtown area. 285 International Boulevard, N.W.,
Atlanta, Georgia 30313.
CNN Center
Tour the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System and visit the
eateries and specialty stores. One CNN Center, (404) 827-2491, Tour Information (404) 827-2300.
Fernbank
150-acre environmental/education complex which includes a major museum of
Natural History, a Science Center, Planetarium & Observatory, and the
Fernbank Forest. 767 Clifton Road NE, (404) 378-0127.
Fox Theater
This 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/Art Deco fantasy hosts a wide range of live performances
and year-round tours. 660 Peachtree Street NE, (404) 881-2100.
Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium opened on November 23rd as the World’s Largest Aquarium. With 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and
more than 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before!
Georgia Dome
The Georgia Dome is the largest cable-supported domed stadium in the world.
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Dome is the home venue for the National
Football League's Atlanta Falcons, has been named to host Super Bowl XXXIV
in 2000, and was host to the gymnastics, basketball and the finals of team
handball during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games and Super Bowl XXVIII.
One Georgia Dome Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30313.
Georgia World Congress Center
The Georgia World Congress Center, located in the heart of downtown Atlanta,
is one of the largest facilities in the United States and hosts a myriad
of conventions, consumer/trade shows and corporate events each year. The
multi-purpose facility expanded its international scope during the1996
Centennial Olympic Games, when it hosted six sporting events and served
as the International Broadcast Center. The GWCC encompasses 2.5 million
square feet, earning the title of second largest convention center in the
nation. 285 International Boulevard, N.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30313.
High Museum of Art
This Atlanta landmark houses a superb collection of European, American, African,
contemporary and decorative art as well as an array of special exhibitions.
1280 Peachtree (at 16th), Atlanta, Georgia. Take MARTA to the Arts Center
Station, (404)733-HIGH.
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta
The mission of Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta is to create environments and activities where young
children experience the power of imagination and the pure delight of learning with each other and with grown-ups.
Martin Luther King Center
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change is dedicated
to carrying forward the legacy and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through
research, education and training in the principles, philosophy and methods
of nonviolence.
Margaret Mitchell House and
Visitors Center
Exhibits retell the story of her life, book and the movie and their profound
impact on Atlanta and the South. Corner of 10th and Peachtree Streets, (404)
249-7012.
Piedmont Park
In the heart of Midtown, Atlanta's most loved park, Piedmont Park has hosted
many of the events that have helped shape Atlanta. Nearly 3,000,000 people
a year visit Piedmont Park, making it one of the most heavily used parks
in the southeastern United States.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Atlanta's home of the fastest thrill rides around, Park Phone Number 770-739-3400.
Stone Mountain
Park
Georgia's Stone Mountain is a masterpiece of nature that amazes millions
of guests from around the world. The giant granite rock, the magnificent
Confederate Memorial Carving and the surrounding 3200-acre park are results
of natural and historical events. P.O. Box 778, Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086,
(770) 498-5690.
Underground Atlanta
Underground Atlanta is a redeveloped downtown retail, restaurant, and entertainment
complex at the site of the former Underground Atlanta. Opened on June 15,
1989, Underground Atlanta covers six city blocks with a gross feasible
area of 220,000 square feet, with 126 operating shops, services, and eating
establishments.
Woodruff Arts Center
The Woodruff Arts Center is dedicated to excellence in the performing and
visual arts. As home of the Alliance Theater Company, Atlanta College of
Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the High Museum of Art, the Woodruff
Arts Center offers its patrons a unique, multi-faceted experience of many
distinctive arts institutions on a single campus. Woodruff Arts Center
(WAC) Box Office: (404)733-5000.
The World of Coca-Cola
The story of Coca-Cola is told through fascinating exhibits, classic radio & TV
advertisements, and more. Located near Underground Atlanta at 55 Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive, (404) 676-5151.
White Water and
American Adventures
White Water and American Adventures are located just north of Atlanta, at
Exit 113 off I-75 (follow the signs off the exit). Recognized as the most
scenic water theme park in the country, and one of the top five in the nation,
White Water features attractions ranging from relaxing floats to high thrills...something
for EVERYONE in the family! 1(800) 928-WAVE or (770) 424-WAVE. American Adventures,
located right next door to White Water, is Georgia's only amusement park
created especially for families with kids up to the age of 15. 250 Cobb Parkway
North, Marietta 30062-3503, (770) 424-9283.
Zoo Atlanta
Named one of "America's Favorite Zoos," Zoo Atlanta began a multi-million-dollar
habitat redevelopment in 1985 to provide zoo animals with naturalistic environments
simulating their native homes. Complete are the Ford African Rain Forest,
Monkeys of Makokou, Sanaga Aviary, Masai Mara, Mzima Springs, Flamingo Plaza,
Orangutans of Ketambe and the Sumatran Tiger Forest. Other current exhibits
include an extensive reptile collection, bird collection, red pandas, the
Publix Petting Zoo, and Willie B., one of Zoo Atlanta's most beloved and
best-known animals. He is a western lowland gorilla who came to the zoo in
the spring of 1961. 800 Cherokee Avenue, Historic Grant Park, (404) 624-5600.