The south is rich in culture! Atlanta brings a deep-rooted history and combines it with the most modern elements. From the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park to the Coca Cola factory, you can combine fun with education! Just a short distance away, you will be able to experience Stone Mountain and many other fun and exciting attractions home to this popular destination. In downtown Atlanta is Georgia’s walkable attractions loop where you can see the World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium, take an Inside CNN studio tour and visit Imagine It!, The Children’s Museum of Atlanta, all circling the famous Centennial Olympic Park. This is perfect for your student groups, as they can spend the day in one area and see a plethora of what Atlanta has to offer!
Other Atlanta attractions will help you get back to nature at Zoo Atlanta, the Fernbank Museum of Natural History and Stone Mountain park. Find famous Atlantans at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the Margaret Mitchell House and the Jimmy Carter Library & Museum.
Don’t miss the golden top of the Georgia State Capitol. This restored 1889 building houses a museum that collects, maintains and exhibits significant artifacts, including a priceless collection of Georgia state flags! Check out Underground Atlanta, where six city blocks have been transformed into a spirited marketplace that offers historic guided tours, more than 100 specialty stores, Kenny’s Alley, street-cart merchants and annual events.
Six Flags Over Georgia offers gravity-defying thrill rides like Goliath! Too much for you? There are also rides for every kind of rider from towering coasters to “gentle pleasers” like the classic carousel. No matter what, you’re covered and will have an amazing ride. Performing groups can perform or participate in the Southern Star Music Festival held in conjunction with Six Flags over Georgia!
The Georgia Aquarium was the world’s largest aquarium when it opened in 2005. This huge aquarium houses 120,000 animals representing 500 species, including whale sharks, beluga whales and bottlenose dolphins. Medieval Times is a family dinner theater featuring fantastic staged sword-fighting and jousting as well as other medieval-style games. Some of the top attractions and locations you can visit when booking an Atlanta student travel trip include:
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Georgia Aquarium
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Attraction
Type
Recommended Visit
Georgia Aquarium
Education / Museum
4-8 hours
CNN Studios Tour
Education / Museum
2-4 hours
Six Flags over Georgia
Outdoor / Entertainment
4-8 hours
World of Cocoa-Cola
Entertainment / Museum
2-4 hours
Martin Luther King Historical Site
Education / Museum
4-8 hours
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Education / Entertainment
2-4 hours
The Art Museum
Education / Museum
4-8 hours
Stone Mountain Park
Outdoor / Entertainment
4-8 hours
Museum of Puppetry of the Arts
Education / Museum
4-8 hours
Southern Star Music Festival
Education / Entertainment
4-8 hours
Medieval Times
Entertainment / Dinner
2-4 hours
Hard Rock Cafe
Entertainment / Meal
2-4 hours
The Varsity
Entertainment / Meal
2-4 hours
Performance Opportunities & Festivals
Education / Museum
4-8 hours