What are the notable sights on a map of Atlanta?

Atlanta is a major US tourist destination that attracts over 35 million visitors per year, both national and international. If you are interested in visiting Atlanta, read the following article and find out important information and all the sights you should note on your map.

Location and demographic data

Atlanta is the capital and the most popular city in the US state of Georgia and the county seat of Fulton County. According to the Census 2010, the city of Atlanta has over 400,000 residents, known as Atlantans, and the Atlanta metropolitan area has over 5,200,000 residents, which makes it the ninth largest in the US.

Notable Atlanta sights

The Georgia Aquarium The Georgia Aquarium is the largest indoor aquarium in the world and contains more than eight million gallons of water and more than 60 exhibits. Museums Atlanta owns many worth visiting museums, such as the High Museum of Art, the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA), the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center, the Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia, the Atlanta History Center, the Delta Heritage Museum and the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum and many others. Other attractions Atlanta also owns other historic and contemporary attractions, such as the Atlanta History Center, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, the Carter Center and Presidential Library Architecture. Architecture You probably already now that Atlanta hosts numerous works of important architects, like M. Graves and R. Meier. Do not miss the Bank of America Plaza, the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Atlanta Merchandise Mart, Peachtree Center, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel and SunTrust Plaza by the architect John Portman. The world of Coca Cola The addicted fans of Coca Cola will love this Coke ‘museum’ where you can take a tour and find out everything you need to know about the famous brand. Outdoor activities You would be lucky if you happen to watch one of the festivals and events hosted at Piedmont Park, Atlanta Botanical Garden or Kendeda Canopy Walk. Make sure to also Zoo Atlanta in Grant Parkvisit Atlanta for the children. If you are visiting Atlanta with your children make a stop to the Fernbank Science Center, Imagine It. The Children’s Museum of Atlanta and finally to the Center for Puppetry Arts.