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Wren's Nest |
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1050 R.D. Abernathy Blvd SW, Atlanta 30310 • 404-753-7735
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This beautifully restored Victorian mansion in the historic West End was the home of author Joel Chandler Harris, who is famous for his Uncle Remus tales. These folklore stories were originally derived from African oral tradition, and Harris learned about them from former slaves. Learn about the heritage behind the stories at this unique attraction. Most Saturdays, storytellers bring Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox to life. MARTA: West End Station
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Turner Field |
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755 Hank Aaron Dr, Atlanta 30315 • 404-614-2311
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Distance:
~9.39 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This brick-and-limestone ballpark was built for the 1996 Olympic Games and then revamped as Turner Field. The park, home of the Atlanta Braves, boasts modern facilities and plenty of extras, including interactive games, restaurants, a gift shop, and a museum and hall of fame (additional fee) with Hank Aaron memorabilia and other historical exhibits. Near the entry plaza are statues of the most legendary Braves. Turner Field generally opens three hours before game time, providing a great opportunity for folks to catch batting practice or score a few autographs. During the off-season, tours of the park allow visitors to explore the bullpen, press box, dugout, and locker rooms.
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Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum |
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800-C Cherokee Ave SE Grant Park, Atlanta 30315 • 404-624-1071
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~9.54 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Visitors to the Atlanta Cyclorama are transported to July of 1864 and the Battle of Atlanta. Seated on a revolving platform, viewers almost become part of the battle as sound and lighting effects, along with narration, bring the scene to life. The painting is 42 feet high and covers the walls of a circular room over 110 feet in diameter. The Civil War exhibits in the museum include the historic locomotive "Texas." Gift shop on site.
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Zoo Atlanta |
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800 Cherokee Ave SE, Atlanta 30315-1440 • 404-624-5864
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~9.54 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Zoo Atlanta has become well-known for its natural habitats, for providing social structures similar to those found in the wild, and for breeding successes. Social animals, such as primates, live in larger family groups; more solitary animals, such as giant pandas, have individual exhibits. The zoo includes African, Asian, wetland, and rainforest exhibits, as well as a reptile house, an aviary, and several small animal exhibits. Other attractions include train and carousel rides, a children's playground, and rock climbing. Food kiosks, restaurants, and shops are located throughout the zoo.
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User Rating: 7.3
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Ford African Rain Forest |
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800 Cherokee Ave Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta 30315 • 404-624-5600
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~9.65 mi * |
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GRANT PARK. Zoo Atlanta offers attractions for all ages, including pandas, lions, elephants, and alligators. The usual zoo menu is cast out of the window, however, when held up against Ford African Rain Forest. You can observe the animals in their habitats by looking over the fence into a manmade savanna, or you can go to the viewing theater to see gal and guy gorillas up close through a glass partition. Each creature has its own personality and name to match, making the whole group one big, hairy family!
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Herndon House |
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587 University Place, NW Betweem Vine and Walnut St, Atlanta 30314 • 404-581-9813
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~10.43 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Tour this 1910 home to learn more about Alonzo Herndon, who made his way into the history books by becoming the first African American millionaire in Atlanta. A former slave, Herndon founded Atlanta Life Insurance Company in 1905 and went on to encourage and assist thousands of black business people during his lifetime.
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Flatiron Building |
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84 Peachtree St NW, Atlanta 30303 • 404-659-1440
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Distance:
~10.74 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. This oddly shaped "skyscraper" is the oldest in the city, having been built in 1897. Only 11 stories, the building once loomed high on the city skyline. Its unique shape and forward-thinking design make it a popular attraction and photo subject. MARTA: Peachtree Center or 5 Points
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APEX |
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135 Auburn Ave, Atlanta 30303 • 404-523-2739
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Distance:
~10.80 mi * |
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SWEET AUBURN. APEX stands for the African-American Panoramic Experience. As you walk through this exhibit, you'll be inundated with images depicting African-American lives from the days of slavery through the Civil War, continuing to the present day. This unique museum combines historic and artistic displays to create a fascinating and informative experience. MARTA: King Memorial
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Centennial Olympic Park |
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285 International Blvd, Atlanta 30313 • 404-223-4412
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Distance:
~10.84 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. Created for the 1996 Olympics, this park is an attractive urban retreat, with grassy picnic spots, great views of downtown, and plenty of activities, public art, and free music. During the summer, live music is featured every Wednesday night. Kids love the Fountain of Rings, which, in addition to spewing water, tells about the history of the Olympic Games. MARTA: Philips Arena/Dome/GWCC Station or Peachtree Center
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High Museum Folk Art & Photography Gallery |
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30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave, Atlanta 30303 • 404-577-6940
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Distance:
~10.86 mi * |
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DOWNTOWN. The High Museum's downtown branch is dedicated to folk art and photography. Located in the Georgia-Pacific Building, visitors are greeted with three floors of attractive, well-planned exhibition space. Modern, winding ramps take you from one floor to the next, meandering past a total of 5,000 square feet of exhibition space. The gift shop is an excellent place to pick up postcards or books on folk art and photography. MARTA: Peachtree Center
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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