ATLANTA

“In Atlanta, fine dining, shopping and rich history combine with inspiration-inducing attractions to create a city with Southern charm and world-class sophistication. It’s easy to see why Atlanta, Georgia is one of the most popular destinations in the Southeast to live and to visit.” - Atlanta.net

  • Get a glimpse of Atlanta’s history and its diverse neighborhoods on a guided walking tour or open-air smart car tour!
  • Located in one of Atlanta’s favorite places, Piedmont Park, The Atlanta Botanical Garden is an urban oasis filled with beautiful sights - a great place to visit any time of year.
  • To get a real look into Atlanta’s history, visit the History Center. Also known as the Swan House, this building was featured in the movie “Hunger Games: Catching Fire.”
  • Located in Atlanta, the Georgia Aquarium is North America’s largest aquarium.
  • Centennial Park pays homage to the 1996 Olympics, which were held in the city. Hop on the SkyView Atlanta gondola to get the best view.
  • Midtown, Atlanta’s Arts District, is a must-see for visitors and home to the High Museum, one of Atlanta’s most popular museums.
  • Atlanta is home to the Civil Rights Movement and the Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site, a tribute to one of Atlanta’s most famed sons.
  • For outdoor enthusiasts, Stone Mountain Park and the Atlanta Greenbelt is best explored by hiking, biking, or jogging.
  • The world’s most iconic brand, Coca-Cola, has a museum in Atlanta - the World of Coca Cola. You can taste more than 60 varieties of Coca Cola from all over the world.
  • Atlantic Station offers shopping for any taste, from major retailers to locally owned boutiques.

Corporate Events

Atlanta can accommodate meetings and events of all sizes; and groups will be met with southern charm and hospitality.
Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center is a unique campus. It’s home to the Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia Dome, one of the best sports and entertainment campuses in the world. It’s also ranked among the top five largest convention centers in the country.
For a more intimate setting, hold your event in the heart of downtown at the Atlanta Convention Center, which is connected to the Westin Peachtree Plaza hotel and within four blocks of 8,000 additional hotel rooms.

Student Interests

Public Colleges & Universities:
Atlanta Metropolitan College
Georgia Institute of Technology
Georgia State University
Private Colleges & Universities:
Bauder College
Clark Atlanta University
Emory University
John Marshall Law School
Mercer University
Morehouse College
Morris Brown College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Spelman College

 

Community College:
Atlanta Technical College

 

Photographs used under the Creative Commons license:

Atlanta History Museum by Theodore Lee • Atlanta Ferris Wheel by Chris McClanahan • Cyclorama by MFer Photography • The Varsity by Kreg Steppe • Little Five Points by Pawel Loj • World of Coca-Cola by Bob B. Brown • Atlanta Skyline by tableanty