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World of Coca-Cola: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry

1. World of Coca-Cola: Skip-the-Ticket-Line Entry

Welcome to World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. Spend the day interacting with multiple exhibits, learning about the history of the iconic brand, and sampling more than 100 different beverages from around the world. With artifacts from yesterday and today, experience the real stories behind the beloved beverage brand. Don't forget to take your selfie with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear before leaving. At World of Coca-Cola, inspiration is around every corner - from the vault where the secret Coca-Cola formula is secured to world-class art and memorabilia. Located near beautiful Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca-Cola is right in the heart of downtown Atlanta’s bustling entertainment district and a must-see while in Atlanta.

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus

2. Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour by Air-Conditioned Bus

Tour Atlanta from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus. Visit everything from Downtown to Buckhead with stops at Civil War Battleground sites and the Swan House. Take a walk along the BeltLine and admire the Buckhead mansions. From Peachtree Center, head to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park for an in-depth look at the life of Dr. King. Continue to Krog Street Market and witness the reinvention of Inman Park and the Old Fourth Ward neighborhoods. Walk along the BeltLine trail and admire the public art installations. Stop at the booming Ponce City Market - the area's largest adaptive reuse project which houses the Central Food Hall and various shops. Treat yourself at the CNN Center before continuing to Buckhead. Relax on the bus and let your guide take you on a tour of the homes of the rich and the famous in this beautiful neighborhood. See other historical sites, including The Swan House which was featured in "The Hunger Games."

Illuminarium Atlanta: After Dark Immersive Nightlife

3. Illuminarium Atlanta: After Dark Immersive Nightlife

Escape to a world of changing immersive environments at Illuminarium Atlanta. This adults-only nightlife experience features a full bar and small bites, tables, and lounges. Then, delve into multidimensional immersive experiences, with state-of-the-art audio, in-floor haptics, and scents. First, sip cocktails and snack on small bites, surrounded by an immersive setting related to the main second room. Then, try the second room, featuring the main immersive show: SPACE: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond, where you'll take an extraordinary journey across the galaxy. Fly through a technicolor nebula, leave your footprints on the moon, and see Saturn’s rings up close.

Atlanta: Illuminarium Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

4. Atlanta: Illuminarium Immersive Experience Entry Ticket

Visit Illuminarium Atlanta and be transported to any location through an all-encompassing experience. An unprecedented blend of 4K laser projection provides you with a connected and shared entertainment journey. Audio beams create a unique and precise sound experience for each individual, in-floor haptics produces realistic sensations for visitors, and even scents add authentic enhancement to the immersive experience. Choose between 2 different experiences. SPACE: A Journey to the Moon & Beyond. Take an extraordinary journey across the galaxy. Fly through a technicolor nebula, leave your footprints on the moon, see Saturn’s rings up close, and weave through an asteroid belt. WILD: A Safari Experience. Be transported to Africa in the blink of an eye. Come face to face with the world’s most exotic animals in their natural habitats in this unique cinematic experience. Explore the sweeping plains of Masai Mara, Kruger National Park, and the watering holes of Samburu Reserve. Feel the ground shaking with an elephant’s stomp, the low-end frequency of a lion’s roar, or the water ripple as you step into it. Visit the onsite retail shop and indoor/outdoor café featuring food, drinks, and artisanal gifts to complement your experience.

Atlanta: Black History and Civil Rights City Driving Tour

5. Atlanta: Black History and Civil Rights City Driving Tour

Drive around the home of the modern Civil Rights movement and discover the rich African-American heritage of Atlanta. Visit the most iconic and significant neighborhoods and landmarks while learning their historical significance and hear the stories of leaders and activists, past and present. Explore the major heritage sights of African-American Heritage by driving around Atlanta. Visit the heritage district of Sweet Auburn Avenue, a famous black neighborhood lined with iconic churches and black-owned businesses. Learn important stories from your guide and discover Atlanta's many close ties to great African-American leaders and activists such as W.E.B Du Bois, Madam CJ Walker, Booker T. Washington, Stokely Carmichael, Maynard Jackson, and many more. Drive through the Downtown, West End, Castleberry Hills, Vine City, Atlanta University Center, Downtown Atlanta, and the birth home and last residence of Dr. Martin Luther King. Despite its past challenges, Atlanta is a vibrant city that has emerged as a center for black culture, education, political influence, and business — a testament to its power, strength, and undefeated spirit.

Atlanta Electric Car City Tour

6. Atlanta Electric Car City Tour

Learn all about the history of Atlanta and explore some of its most exciting areas on a 90-minute journey via electric car. Explore the city far away from all its main tourist-crowded areas downtown. Discover some of its most historic and eclectic neighborhoods like Inman Park, Atlanta's first planned suburb; Old Fourth Ward, the birthplace of the civil rights movement and home to Dr. Martin Luther King; Georgia Institute of Technology; the Martin Luther King Jr Historic Site; and Midtown Atlanta, with its thriving bars, cafes, and colorful lifestyle. The Atlanta Experience tour is perfect for both tourists and locals wanting to learn more about the city's history. Whether a first-time visitor or an Atlanta resident, you will leave with a new found love and affection for this great southern city.

Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum

7. Atlanta: Center for Puppetry Arts, Worlds of Puppetry Museum

Discover the history of puppetry in The Global Collection. The collection celebrates puppetry traditions in major cultures from around the world. Highlighting the history of puppetry in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, learn how puppets have been used as a teaching and communication tool. See puppets organized by continent, and find artifacts displayed with rich, contextual backdrops, and hands-on interactives that encourage patrons to immerse themselves in puppetry traditions from around the world.  Explore the interactive Jim Henson Collection, displaying the work of the creator of The Muppets. Follows Henson’s prolific imagination chronologically, and explore environments that typified the master puppeteer’s world, such as Jim’s Office and the Television Studio. In addition to learning how Henson’s characters came to life and are still performed, see iconic puppets such as Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

8. Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historic District Walking Tour

Hear the story of Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement in a way that you’ve never heard it before. Walk the same streets that MLK once walked. Visit the places where he worked, lived, and worshipped. Even Atlanta natives will gain a deeper understanding of the community’s contribution to American history on this moving tour. Listen to amazing stories of civil rights leaders that seamlessly weave through the history of MLK, the movement, and the city of Atlanta. Learn about Dr. King with a visit to the Freedom Hall of the King Center. See the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the church where MLK served as co-pastor with his father. Visit Prince Hall Grand Lodge, which was the headquarters of the SCLC during the 1960s. Take in the phenomenal views at the Jackson Street Bridge. By the end of the tour, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of Martin Luther King.

Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour

9. Atlanta: From Civil War to Civil Rights Private Tour

Start the tour with a stop at Cabbagetown - a historic cotton mill-town established in the late 19th century which still retains its unique and historical architecture. Then head over to Inman Park to see the site of the Battle of Atlanta. Marvel at the many decorative Victorian homes in the neighborhood including the home of the founder of Coca Cola.  Next, continue on to Oakland Cemetery - a garden cemetery which is the final resting place for various historical figures including Civil War soldiers, the author of Gone with the Wind, and the founder of The Masters Golf Tournament. Visit numerous locations associated with the life of Martin Luther King Jr., the leader of the Civil Rights movement including his birthplace, church, and final resting place. Finally, end the tour at Sweet Auburn Curb Market - Atlanta's only public market located on what was known in the early 20th century as the richest African-American street in the world.

Atlanta: Civil Rights Self-Guided Audio App Walking Tour

10. Atlanta: Civil Rights Self-Guided Audio App Walking Tour

Explore the historic Civil Rights sites in Atlanta at your own pace and schedule on our Location Aware Audio Walking Tour App. You’ll see sites associated to Martin Luther King’s Jr including his home, the Ebenezer Baptist Church, his tomb, and many places he frequented and learn the story of the man Martin Luther King Jr. including how he changed his name from Michael King. You'll learn about his Father, Big Daddy King, and his influences in Atlanta that made him the man he became. ' Hear parts of his historic speeches on site and feel the emotion of his words. You'll learn the history of the "I Have A Dream" speech, and how he did not plan to give it that day. And you'll learn about assassination, and the dent he put in the universe. You’ll also see historic sites and learn about other local civil rights heroes including Reverend Borders, the first black millionaire Madam CJ Walker, John Wesley Dobbs, David T. Howard, John Lewis, many more.

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based on 75 reviews

The tour guide was exciting, knowledgeable, enjoys Atlanta, gave great tidbits, and made the tour very enjoyable. He and the lady driver were very professional and considerate.

My son and I lovedd everything about this museum, very well put together and it really puts into perspective how important puppets really are in all cultures. Beautiful.

Don shares a world of Atlanta history! He is so informed and knowledgeable . One would never think to ask the things he shares!!! Pam was an exvellent bus driver!

The young lady was kind, knew about the city, and has good driving skills. I really liked the electric car.

We had the best time..The guide was so helpful and funny...