Atlanta Cyclorama : Experience the Civil War as never seen before. Witness the pivotal Battle of Atlanta unfold around you as music and narration lead visitors on a breathtaking voyage to 1864. - 800 Cherokee Ave SE - Tel: (404) 624-1071 or (404) 658-7625
Atlanta History Center : Visitors can explore Gone with the Wind and the Civil War, civil rights and much more, then tour two historic homes, the 1928 Swan House and the Tullie Smith Farm, an 1840s plantation farmhouse and outbuildings. Be sure to include the Coca-Cola Caf and Museum on the tour. - Open: Monday-Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, 12:00 noon to 5:30 pm. - 130 West Paces Ferry Rd NW - Tel: (404) 814-4000
The Atlanta Opera : Under the exceptional direction of artistic director William Fred Scott, this has become one of the fastest-growing opera companies in the nation. - 1800 Peachtree St NW - Suite 620 - Tel: (404) 355-3311 or (404) 817-8700
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra : Many stars are scheduled to perform with the acclaimed Atlanta Symphony this year, and in addition the Orchestra presents its annual, outdoor, summer pop series. - 1293 Peachtree St - Tel: (404) 733-5000
High Museum of Art : The High s award-winning building houses a superb collection of European, American, and African decorative and 20th-century art. - 1280 Peachtree St NE - Tel: (404) 733-4444
Kennesaw Civil War Museum : Experience the thrill of the Union raiders as they steal the Confederacy s prized locomotive, and the excitement of the Confederacy as they capture both the train and the raiders. - 2829 Cherokee St - Tel: (770) 427-2117
Fernbank Museum of Natural History : Walk through the magnificent Fernbank Forest, explore an authentic Apollo spacecraft and visit the largest planetarium in the southeast. - 767 Clifton Rd NE - Tel: (404) 378-0127
Michael C Carlos Museum : The museum has a permanent collection of some 18,000 objects, including art from Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, and artworks on paper ranging from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. - 571 South Kilgo St - Emory University - Tel: (404) 727-4282
Oak Hill and the Martha Berry Museum : Oak Hill is a beautifully preserved, 170-acre, antebellum plantation home. - Corner of US 27 and GA Loop 1 - Rome - Tel: 220-5504
Zoo Atlanta : Representing six continents and boasting over 1,000 animals living in naturalistic habitats. - 800 Cherokee Ave - Tel: (404) 624-5600
CNN Studio Tour : See global news in the making. Tours depart seven days a week between 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and last approximately 35-40 minutes. The tour is closed only on major holidays. - Techwood Dr/Marietta St - Tel: (404) 827-2300
Georgia Science and Technology Adventure : SciTrek invites you to journey through curiosity, wonder, creativity, discovery and fun. - Atlanta Civic Center - 395 Piedmont Ave - Tel: (404) 522-5500