Atlanta Metro See and Do

Spend an afternoon at the Woodruff Arts Center - home of the High Museum of Art, the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and more
Something's always in bloom at the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Newnan's Dunaway Gardens, and Vines Botanical Gardens in Loganville
Relive "Gone With the Wind" at the Road to Tara Museum, the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, or the City of Marietta's Scarlett on the Square
Atlanta's fabulous Fox Theatre hosts major theatrical performances in its classic Moorish decor
The Jimmy Carter Library and Museum highlights Carter's presidency with displays including a replica of the Oval Office
Extensive exhibits plus an IMAX^® theater make Atlanta's Fernbank Museum of Natural History a stellar attraction
Buckhead is known for its shopping, especially at Lenox Square and Phipps Plaza. Its bustling entertainment district is full of hot nightclubs and restaurants
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park is a 2,888-acre site where the Atlanta Campaign was waged during the Civil War
At Chamblee's Antique Row, more than 200 dealers display their collectable wares. Monthly markets include the Pride of Dixie, and Lakewood Antiques Market.
Atlanta's in town parks include Centennial Olympic Park - a legacy from the 1996 Olympics - and giant Piedmont Park - the setting for many festivals
Major league sports are year-round in the Atlanta Metro area, with the Braves, Hawks, Dream, and Falcons
Roswell's preserved antebellum homes include Bulloch Hall, the home of Theodore Roosevelt's mother, and the 1845 Smith Plantation
Visit the Herndon Home, former residence of Alonzo Herndon, an African-American who transcended slavery to become a leader in business, education, and philanthropy
One of the nation's top water parks, Six Flags White Water in Marietta boasts 50 water adventures
Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54-mile quad-oval track in Hampton, is one of the premier motor sports facilities in the country
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site commemorates the life, work, and legacy of the father of the Civil Rights Movement
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of CNN Center in Atlanta
Visit the gravesites of Margaret Mitchell and nearly 3,000 Confederate and Union soldiers at Oakland Cemetery
Stroll along Sweet Auburn, the heart of Atlanta's African-American community in the days before desegregation, and get the whole picture at the African-American Panoramic Experience Museum
Catch a show at the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, the largest puppet theater in the United States
Plunge into the pristine preserve at the Chattahoochee Nature Center in Roswell and experience the wildlife and mystique of the Chattahoochee River in a canoe
Hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's summer outdoor concert series under the stars at Chastain Park Amphitheatre
See The Battle of Atlanta, the world's largest circular painting and diorama, at Grant Park's Cyclorama in Atlanta
Tour Atlanta's gold-domed Georgia State Capitol
Run, cycle, walk, or in-line skate along more than 60 miles of paved trails in Atlanta developed by the PATH Foundation
Pay homage to the beverage that taught the world to sing at the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta
Meander along the nature trails at Sweetwater Creek State Conservation Park in Lithia Springs
Shop and people-watch at Underground Atlanta, an urban mall built in former railroad passageways
Learn about the Civil War, African-American heritage, and pioneer life at the Atlanta History Center
Be enchanted by the giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta
Relive Joel Chandler Harris's African American folktales at the Wren's Nest in Atlanta
The Mountains region overflows with waterfalls, from the awe-inspiring Amicalola Falls to the waters of Tallulah Gorge - which spill through two miles of deep canyon
The Appalachians have long been creating unique arts and crafts. Visit the Sautee Nacoochee Center for an Appalachian art experience
Bluegrass, folk, country, and gospel are heard at the Folkways Center in Dahlonega and the Remember When Theater in Helen
The trees are alive with reds, greens, and yellows at Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge
A wine renaissance has the fruit of the vine flowing, from Chateau Elan Winery and Resort to Habersham Winery - and many others
Love boating and fishing? Try Allatoona Lake, Lake Sidney Lanier, Hartwell Lake, Lake Richard B. Russell, and smaller mountain lakes including Burton, Rabun, and Lake Blue Ridge
The Mountains region boasts many state parks including Unicoi, Vogel, Fort Mountain, Cloudland Canyon and Black Rock Mountain
The Blue Ridge Scenic Railway diesel train travels 26 miles, offering breathtaking views of the river, the Cohutta Mountains, and the Blue Ridge Mountains
America's first gold rush started in Dahlonega in 1828. Visitors can tour a real mine, and celebrate the town's history during Gold Rush Days
Referred to as the "Stonehenge of America," the Georgia Guidestones carry philosophical messages in eight languages. No one knows who constructed them or why.
The Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park became the nation's first military park in 1890, and now displays more than 600 stone and bronze monuments
Enjoy the seasons of Lake Lanier in Gainesville. Splash in the water park, relax among spring blossoms and fall leaves, and delight in thousands of twinkling holiday lights
Don your hiking boots at Springer Mountain, where the Appalachian Trail begins its 2,167-mile trek to Maine
Pay homage to the King at Cornelia's Loudermilk Boarding House Museum, which features "Everything Elvis"
Sample the fresh apple cider at the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay
See the largest collection of kangaroos outside of Australia at the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville
Take in a ball game in Rome, home of the Southeast Atlantic League Single A Braves
Learn about the "Miracle in the Mountains" at Berry College and the Martha Berry Museum in Rome
Stop by the Sugar Creek Alpaca Farm in Blue Ridge, where a herd of Suri alpacas produces soft wool
Step back in time by viewing the artifacts and crafts of early Appalachian life at the Foxfire Museum in Mountain City
Take a hang-gliding lesson or just watch the action at Lookout Mountain Flight Park
Visit the Ty Cobb Museum in Royston, which honors baseball's first hall-of-famer
Tour Cagle's Dairy Farm in Canton and its seven-acre cornfield maze