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Jennifer & Daron

April 19, 2019 • Atlanta, GA

Jennifer & Daron

April 19, 2019 • Atlanta, GA

Atlanta CityPASS: 5 Must-See Museums & Attractions

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225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Skip the ticket line at Atlanta's most popular attractions with a CityPASS. Marvel at the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola®, and the CNN Studio Tours. Plus, choose to complete your experience by visiting sites like Zoo Atlanta or the Fernbank Museum of Natural History over 9 days.

With your Atlanta CityPASS, you can get a tour of underwater ecosystems from around the globe while visiting the dolphins, whale sharks, beluga whales, penguins, and living coral reefs at the Georgia Aquarium. You might explore the history of the Coca-Cola® company, its world-famous advertisements, and the mystique of its secret formula, or go behind the scenes at CNN's global headquarters to see broadcasting in action and sit at the news desk to give reading the morning headlines a shot.

Along the way use the included attractions guide to choose between a trip to see the bamboo-munching pandas at Zoo Atlanta, the immersive exhibits at the Center for Civil and Human Rights, the bones of an Argentinosaurus at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, or gridiron legends recalled at the College Football Hall of Fame.

Your Atlanta CityPASS is valid for general admission to the following attractions:

  • Georgia Aquarium
  • World of Coca-Cola
  • CNN Studio Tours

You also have the opportunity to choose 2 of the following attractions:

  • Zoo Atlanta or Center for Civil and Human Rights
  • Fernbank Museum of Natural History or College Football Hall of Fame

Georgia Aquarium Admission

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225 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia

Delve into the fascinating undersea world of the Georgia Aquarium to encounter massive whale sharks, watch playful dolphins, and learn about the lives of beluga whales. With more than 100,000 marine animals in the largest aquarium in North America, there's no end to the undersea adventures that await your visit.

Sixty different habitats house everything from voracious piranhas and albino alligators in the River Scout gallery to jellyfish and moray eels in the Tropical Diver gallery. You can check out the only 4 resident whale sharks in North America, stroll through underwater tunnels to scope out the graceful motions of manta rays, or get up close to beluga whales and African penguins in exhibits dedicated to cold climate creatures.

When you're ready to take your experience to new levels, head to the 4-D theater for an immersive underwater adventure you have to see–and feel!–to believe, or stop off at the tide pools where you can touch the smooth shells of horseshoe crabs or the fuzzy legs of sea stars. Before you leave, don't forget to swing by the dolphin tank to watch and learn about the playful antics of bottlenose dolphins.

CNN Center & World of Coca-Cola Tour

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, Atlanta, Georgia

Take an intimate look into 2 of Atlanta's biggest companies on this combo tour of the CNN Center and the World of Coca-Cola. Uncover the beginnings and developments of these industry giants on your tour, exploring how they evolved into the global leaders that they are today.

Get picked up from your hotel and set off for the CNN Center, the world headquarters of the news network. When you arrive, chat about CNN's pioneering days, as the first network to launch 24-hour news coverage, and its path to being broadcast in over 100 million US households. Peek into the action-packed world of news broadcasting as you watch the main CNN newsroom from a glass-walled observation tower. You may even glimpse a familiar face as you look into studios, the control room, and learn how each news segment works.

After an insightful glance into the news world, enter the bubbly domain of beverages on your tour of the World of Coca-Cola. The museum, which opened in 1990, showcases the history of The Coca-Cola Company and is host to a number of entertaining attractions. In the Taste It! exhibit, you can sample over 100 beverages from around the world, including drinks that are only available for a limited time, as a sweet finish to your day.

College Football Hall of Fame Tour

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, Atlanta, Georgia

Relive some of the greatest moments in collegiate sports history on this visit to the College Football Hall of Fame. Historic catches, legendary end zone runs, and game-changing plays come to life once more as you immerse yourself in detailed and interactive exhibits.

The Hall was launched by the National Football Foundation in 1951 to immortalize college football's top players and coaches and commemorate the tradition of the sport. When you first step into The Quad—the museum's entry point—take a moment to marvel at the wall of over 750 helmets that greets you. With helmets from every college team in the country, it's a thrilling start to your journey through the game's history. Delve deeper by exploring photos and videos of prolific players on the museum's 52-foot (16-m) long touchscreen media wall, or by visiting the Hall of Fame itself and finding your favorite school.

Put yourself in the game through interactive areas like The Playing Field, a 45-yard (41-m) indoor football field where you can put your skills to the test, or the Game Time gallery, where you go inside the huddle and break down critical plays. Whether you're visiting to deepen your knowledge or to celebrate your team, let your passion for the sport burn bright with every name, fact, and jersey on display.

The Center for Civil and Human Rights & Apex Museum

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, Atlanta, Georgia

Learn about the fight for civil rights in 1960s America at the Center for Civil and Human Rights and take a tour of the APEX Museum which reveals history from an African American perspective. Explore interactive exhibits and educational displays before enjoying a delicious lunch at Paschal’s Restaurant.

After being picked up at your hotel, head to the Center for Civil and Human Rights, a modern construction completed in 2014 showcasing artifacts belonging to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An interactive gallery explains segregation laws and allows you to recreate the famed lunch counter sit-in. Exhibits displaying the fight for women’s rights and LGBT rights are also featured.

Next, make your way to the APEX Museum which presents history from an African-American point of view in order to help visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African-Americans to the United States. Conclude your history tour with lunch at Paschal’s Restaurant, a soulful dining experience featuring scrumptious southern specialties. Known as a meeting place for famed icons like Aretha Franklin, Maynard Jackson, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., you’re sure to enjoy your delicious meal here.

Martin Luther King Jr. Heritage Tour & Lunch at Busy Bee

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, Atlanta, Georgia

Discover how Martin Luther King Jr. fought racism and helped lead the Civil Rights Movement by embarking on a guided tour of The King Center, which houses thousands of documents from MLK’s personal collection. Then enjoy a tasty lunch at the Busy Bee Restaurant.

Your tour begins with convenient hotel pickup, transporting you to The King Center where you meet your knowledgeable guide. Head inside to uncover documents revealing the struggle for equal rights that Dr. King fought for so valiantly. Established in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, the center houses more than 10,000 documents from Martin Luther King's personal collection and from other leaders in the Civil Rights Movement.

After your revealing tour learning about the fight for civil rights, make your way to the Busy Bee Soul Food Restaurant, one of Atlanta’s most beloved diners. Enjoy true southern style cooking in a humble down-to-earth setting that satisfies the appetites of all those who grace its counters.