Lauren & Joey
Things To Do
Fernbank Museum | 3D Theater | Forest
The bride currently works at the Museum and would love for you to check out all it has to offer!. Visitors can immerse themselves in exhibits featuring dinosaur fossils, wildlife native to Georgia, cultural garments and more. Travelers can also enjoy a movie at the museum's Giant Screen Theater. Plus, the museum boasts spectacular views with the outdoor exhibit, WildWoods, and leads out to the Fernbank Forest, which features more than 2 miles of paved paths that allow visitors to explore a 65-acre forest. When walking along the paths, keep your eyes peeled for animals, as hundreds of species call the area home. (Please make sure to go to the Museum of Natural History and not the Science Center).
Truist Park/The Battery Atlanta
Visitors can wine and dine at restaurants where Atlanta’s most acclaimed chefs and mixologists work their magic. Culinary options to please foodies and families alike include Terrapin, Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q, Wahlburgers, Punch Bowl Social, LIVE! At The Battery, Yard House, and more! The Phillies are in town, so cheer on the Atlanta Braves! Whether you’re a baseball fan or just tagging along with one, a game at Truist Park is a fun-filled ride from the first through the ninth inning with bars, restaurants, plenty of food and beverage spots, and CHOA has an amazing kids section for the little ones.
World of Coca-Cola
As its name suggests, World of Coca-Cola is a museum dedicated entirely to the famous soda. Visits to the two-level facility begin with exhibits on the drink's history, its role in pop culture and the bottling process. A Portrait Wall document’s the brand’s global impact. In addition to the regular Coca-Cola Theater, the museum boasts a 3-D Theater. Journey through the storied history of the iconic beverage brand, interact with a variety of exhibits, and sample beverages from around the world. Oh, and chill with the world's bubbliest polar bear. Did you know that Coca-Cola was invented in Atlanta in the late 1800s?!
Georgia Aquarium
In a world where we move from screen to screen, Georgia Aquarium invites you to move from ocean to ocean. Get ready to discover real experiences, hands-on exhibits, and real wonders like nowhere else on earth. It exhibits hundreds of species and thousands of animals across its seven major galleries, all of which reside in more than 11 million US gallons of water. It was the largest aquarium in the world from its opening in 2005 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the S.E.A. Aquarium in Singapore and the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in China; the Georgia Aquarium remains the largest aquarium in the United States and the third largest in the world.
Zoo Atlanta
Zoo Atlanta was founded in 1889, when a businessman purchased a bankrupt traveling circus and donated the animals to the city of Atlanta. Viewed as one of the finest zoological institutions in the U.S. and a proud accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Zoo Atlanta has a mission to inspire value and preservation of wildlife through a unique mix of education and outdoor family experiences. For those with the Hare family, Uncle Jerry is a proud volunteer at the Zoo!
Centennial Olympic Park
The crown jewel of Atlanta’s downtown entertainment district and a year-round destination for locals and visitors alike. Centennial Central Park is a 22-acre greenspace that serves as Georgia’s legacy of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Today, the Park is a catalyst for Atlanta’s downtown revitalization efforts and anchors a thriving entertainment and hospitality district. We invite you to cool off in the iconic Fountain of Rings, locate your commemorative brick, take a selfie at The Spectacular, enjoy the playgrounds, gardens, and expansive lawns, and explore the many landmarks and features designed to enhance the visitor experience. Finally, make sure to stop at The Yard Milkshake Bar for out of this world shakes. It's worth the wait and totally photo-worthy!
Ponce City Market
Once home to a Sears, Roebuck & Co. retail store and warehouse distribution center for the South, the Ponce City Market is now a massive mixed-use facility featuring offices, education centers, coffee shops, restaurants, boutique shopping and more. The building's roof is also an attraction itself, home to two unique draws: Skyline Park, where visitors can play games like Skee-Ball and mini-golf or go for a ride down a slide, and 9 Mile Station, a rooftop restaurant. Foodies will want to sign up for one of the best Atlanta tours, which visit the market.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Garden is an ever-evolving destination where the horticulturally-minded, nature-inspired and fun-seeking families come together to feel human again. Renowned plant collections, beautiful displays and spectacular exhibitions make the Atlanta Botanical Garden the loveliest place in the city to visit. An urban oasis in the heart of Midtown, the Garden includes 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children’s Garden, the serene Storza Woods highlighted by a unique Canopy Walk, and the picturesque Skyline Garden.
Piedmont Park
Adjacent to the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown, Piedmont Park is the perfect place to spend a lazy – or active – afternoon. Sprawling 200-plus acres, the park has no shortage of things to do, including walking and jogging paths, dog parks, picnic facilities, playgrounds, tennis courts, a public swimming pool and a Saturday farmers market. Thanks to its size, Piedmont Park also hosts a variety of Atlanta's top events, including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the Atlanta Ice Cream Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, Atlanta Pride and Music Midtown.
Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre is more than a performance venue – it's one of the city's most iconic landmarks. And luckily, you don't need to have tickets to a show to take in its ornate interior. Originally conceived by Atlanta's Shriners organization, the theater's design was inspired by the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, Egypt, and the Alhambra in Granada, Spain. You'll get a tutorial on the building's iconic architectural details and more during a tour. Tours guide visitors through more than 10 locations within the building. Plus, you'll see Mighty Mo, one of the world's biggest theater organs.
Atlanta History Center
Spread across 33 acres in Atlanta's trendy Buckhead neighborhood, the Atlanta History Center seeks to explore Georgia's past through comprehensive exhibitions, historic homes and miles of gardens and trails. The center's primary facility is the Atlanta History Museum, which showcases exhibits that span the region's history, from the culture of the Creek and Cherokee Indians' ancestors to life in the antebellum South.
High Museum of Art
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the High Museum of Art connects with audiences from across the Southeast and around the world through its distinguished collection, dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs. In collaboration with artists and designers, the High Museum has developed interactive and immersive installations for the campus’s central Sifly Piazza each summer