Atlanta History Center
130 W Paces Ferry Rd
404-814-4000
Hours: Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:30 pm, Sun 12:00pm to 5:30 pm
Prices: Adults $7, Seniors and Students $5, Children 6-17 $4
A contemporary atmosphere marks this historical center, which holds the largest, most comprehensive Civil War exhibits in the South, and touches on aspects of Southern and Atlanta history, including the civil-rights struggle. Two historic homes on the 23-acre grounds of the center are open for touring: an authentic 1840s-working farm (The Tullie Smith House), and a 1928 grand Italianate mansion (The Swan House)

CNN Center
1 CNN Center
404-827-2491
Hours: Daily
The global headquarters of the CNN News Group and Turner Broadcasting and also an entertainment-shopping-dining-hotel extravaganza. The crown jewel of the Center is the CNN Studios tour, a must-see for an impressive behind-the-scenes look at global news in the making.

Centennial Olympic Park
Centennial Park is clean and well-maintained space, featuring a decorative mosaic of grass-green patches and various geometric shapes composed in red brick. The Quilt of Remembrance, a memorial to those killed by the bomb planted here during the 1996 Olympics, is the most notable of the park's many artistic adornments. Every day at noon sharp jets of water suddenly burst from the six rings of an Olympic logo in a beautiful water display that includes programmed music.

Lake Lanier Islands
6950 Holiday Rd
770-932-7255
Hours: Fri-Sat 10:00am to 7:00pm, Sun-Thu 10:00am to 6:00pm
Prices: Adults $20.99, seniors of kids $13.99, kids under 2: free, Parking/entrance fee: $6
Lake Lanier Islands is a resort and waterpark spread across 1,200 acres There are numerous hotels, golf courses, boat rentals. But the biggest attraction is the Waterpark, featuring water-slide rides, a king-size wave pool, a mile and a half of white sandy beach, volleyball, and live music and DJs.

Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site
450 Auburn NE
404-331-6922
Hours: Daily 9:00am to 5:00pm
Prices: Free
A half-mile stretch of Auburn Avenue east of downtown is marked by its association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These sites include the Queen Anne-style house where he was born, Ebenezer Baptist Church where he preached, and the memorial tomb at the King Center where he is buried. The Visitor Center offers outstanding exhibits on the life and times of King.

Six Flags Over Georgia
7561 Six Flags Way
770-948-9290
Hours: Seasonal Hours. During the week 10:00am to 9:00pm Weekends 10am to 10pm A 331-acre, state-of-the-art theme park, Six Flags has over 100 rides, attractions, and shows. Water Flumes, roller coasters, stage shows, musicals, carnival food, restaurants, and more greet millions of visitors to this regional attraction each year. Check it out for a wild and fun time!

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum
441 Freedom Parkway
The Only presidential library in the southeast United States honors the early life, political career, and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Museum open to the public 7 days; designed for a relaxed, leisurely visit. Enjoy a 30 minute historical film on the Presidency, visit the Oval Office and enjoy an exact replica of the beautiful Crown of St. Stephen, a gift from the people of Hungary. Ongoing temporary exhibits are offered. September thru April 1999, visitors will enjoy a realistic recreation of Camp David and participate in the 20th Anniversary of the signing of the Camp David Accords. Free cultural/educational programs featured throughout the year. The public is encouraged to picnic at concerts on the lawn, attend book signings of best-selling authors, or lunch on the terrace at the Copenhill Café. Stroll through the lovely gardens, sit by the pond, and take photos of Atlanta's skyline.