2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

ATLANTA METRO AcwORTh Acworth Beach/Cauble Park Boating, fishing, swimming, picnicking, concerts, plus pavilions and beach houses available for rent. Park open year-round, beach open Memorial–Labor Day. 7 a.m.–11 p.m. 2293 Beach St., Acworth, 30101 770-917-1234, acworth.org | 12345 Atlanta Braves at Turner Field Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this MLB team. 755 hank Aaron Dr., Atlanta, 30315 404-249-6400, 404-522-7630, 800-326-4000, atlanta.braves.mlb.com 1234 LEGEND 1 Parking 2 Public restrooms 3 4 Accessibility for mobility-impaired Food Georgia Visitor Information Centers Regional Visitor Information Center Program-certified welcome centers Atlanta Cyclorama Music, narration and sound effects bring to life the world’s largest painting of the Battle of Atlanta. Call for hours. Adults $7, children $5, seniors $6. 800-c cherokee Ave., Atlanta, 30315 404-624-1071, bcaatlanta.com | 123 5 Party facilities ALphARETTA Alpharetta Family Skate Center and The Cooler Ice arenas and one roller arena guarantee families hours of fun. Figure skating, ice hockey and roller hockey available. Public skating daily. Call for hours and prices. 10800 Davis Dr., Alpharetta, 30004 770-649-6600, cooler.com | 12345 Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this NFL team. 1 Georgia Dome Dr., Atlanta, 30313 404-249-6400, 800-326-4000, atlantafalcons.com | 1234 Centennial Olympic Games Museum This spectacular collection of multimedia presentations, artifacts, images and interactive displays is one of the most significant exhibitions on the Olympics in the world. 130 w. paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30305 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com 2345 Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center Autrey Mill offers scenic creeks, picturesque cliffs, animal life and farmhouses from the 1800s and ongoing special children’s programs. Open daily dawn–dusk. Free. 9770 Autrey Mill Rd., Alpharetta, 30022 678-366-3511, autreymill.org | 1235 Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this NBA team. 1 philips Dr., philips Arena, Atlanta, 30303 Atlanta, GA 30303 866-715-1500, atlantahawks.com | 1234 Centennial Olympic Park This 21-acre park features the Olympic Rings Fountain, playgrounds, a visitors center, water gardens, the Quilt Plaza and Centennial Plaza. Daily 7 a.m.–11 p.m. Free. 265 w. park Ave., Atlanta, 30313 404-223-4412, centennialpark.com | 2345 Atlanta History Center It boasts exhibitions on Southern culture, the 1845 Tullie Smith Farm and 33 acres of gardens. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Sun. noon–5:30 p.m. Adults $15, children $10, seniors $12. 130 w. paces Ferry Rd., Atlanta, 30305 404-814-4000, atlantahistorycenter.com 12345 Big Creek Greenway Alpharetta’s parks offer a wide range of outdoor adventures, including a six-mile path for walkers, joggers, skaters and bike riders. Mon.–Sun. 8 a.m.–dusk. Free. North point pkwy., Alpharetta, 30022 678-297-6100, alpharetta.ga.us | 123 Center for Puppetry Arts This interactive museum houses the largest permanent collection of puppets in the U.S. Open Wed.–Sun. Call for hours and fees. 1404 Spring St., Atlanta, 30309 404-873-3391, puppet.org | 1235 Historic Mansell House and Gardens A 1910 Victorian home, filled with period antiques and surrounded by gardens, houses the records and archives of old Milton County. Mon. and Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. 1835 Old Milton pkwy., Alpharetta, 30004 770-475-hOME, ahsga.org | 123 Atlanta Silverbacks Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this USL team. RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium, Atlanta Silverbacks way, Atlanta, 30340 404-969-4900, atlantasilverbacks.com 1234 Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area This outdoor park provides hiking trails and picnic areas along a 48-mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River. Daily dawn–dusk. Free. $3 parking. 1978 Island Ford pkwy., Atlanta, 30350 678-538-1200, nps.gov/chat | 1235 ATLANTA American Museum of Papermaking Trace the history of paper from 4000 B.C. to today’s contemporary paper artists. Mon.– Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Reservations required for tours. Donations accepted. 500 10th St. Nw, Atlanta, 30332 404-894-7840, ipst.gatech.edu/amp 123 Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena Check website or call for schedule and ticket prices for this NHL team. 1 philips Dr., philips Arena, Atlanta, 30303 866-715-1500, atlantathrashers.com 1234 Clark Atlanta University Art Galleries Home to a historical collection of AfricanAmerican art and the illustrious murals by Hale Woodruff. Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat.–Sun. noon–4 p.m. Donations accepted. 223 James p. Brawley Dr., Atlanta, 30314 404-880-6102, cau.edu | 12345 The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum Through the lens of the Jewish experience, the museum explores universal themes such as human dignity and respect for difference. Call for hours. Adults $10, children $2, seniors $4. 1440 Spring St., Atlanta, 30309 678-222-3700, thebreman.org CNN Studio Tour Tour time 45 minutes. Daily 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. every 20 minutes. Reservations required. Adults $12, children $9, seniors $11. 1 cNN center, Atlanta, 30303 404-827-2300, 877-426-6868, cnn.com/studiotour | 132 APEX Museum The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) showcases art, dance and African history. Call for hours. Adults $4, children and seniors $3. 135 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, 30303 404-523-2739, apexmuseum.org | 123 Callanwolde Fine Arts Center The 1920 Callanwolde mansion offers arts education and literary, visual and performing arts events. Gallery open Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.– 8 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Free. 980 Briarcliff Rd., Atlanta, 30306 404-872-5338, callanwolde.org | 123 Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta Visitors Center and Monetary Museum Explore the Federal Reserve’s role in the economy through interactive exhibits. Tour the cash and check operations overlooks. Tours Mon.–Fri. at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. 1000 peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309 404-498-8764, frbatlanta.org | 23 –Continuedonpage42 Atlanta Botanical Garden Enjoy 30 acres of gardens and woodlands. Call for hours. Adults $12, children, students and seniors $9, children 2 & under free. 1345 piedmont Ave. NE, Atlanta, 30309 404-876-5859, atlantabotanicalgarden.org 1234 CDC/Global Health Odyssey Museum See how the CDC’s work leads to safer and healthier people. A museum, visitors center and interactive educational facility. Mon., Wed., Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Thurs. 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Free. 1600 clifton Rd. NE, Atlanta, 30333 404-639-0830, cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit 40 Official Georgia Travel Guide GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com http://acworth.org http://bcaatlanta.com http://cooler.com http://atlantafalcons.com http://atlantahistorycenter.com http://atlantahawks.com http://autreymill.org http://centennialpark.com http://atlantahistorycenter.com http://alpharetta.ga.us http://puppet.org http://atlantasilverbacks.com http://ahsga.org http://nps.gov/chat http://atlantathrashers.com http://cau.edu http://ipst.gatech.edu/amp http://thebreman.org http://cnn.com/studiotour http://apexmuseum.org http://callanwolde.org http://atlantabotanicalgarden.org http://frbatlanta.org http://cdc.gov/gcc/exhibit http://www.georgia.org

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