2008 Official Georgia Travel Guide

ATLANTA METRO vISITOR RESOURcES cONTINUED –Continuedfrompage42 The NEW World of Coca-Cola NEwNAN Coweta County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sun. 1–5 p.m. 100 walt Sanders Memorial Dr., Newnan, 30265 770-254-2629, 800-826-9382, coweta.ga.us 123 LAwRENcEvILLE Lawrenceville Tourism and Trade Association Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–noon, 1–4 p.m. 162 E. crogan St., Ste. F, Lawrenceville, 30045 678-226-2639, visitlawrenceville.com Learn the history of Coca-Cola and taste its international products not available in the U.S. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m., 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in the summer. Adults $15, children $8, seniors $12. 121 Baker St., Atlanta, 30313 404-676-5151, 800-676-cOkE, woccatlanta.com | 12345 Rhodes Hall Constructed in 1904 from Stone Mountain granite and named for the founder of Rhodes Furniture Co., it is now a museum. Call for fees. Tues.–Fri. 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Sun. noon–3 p.m. $5. 1516 peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309 404-885-7800, rhodeshall.org | 12 MARIETTA Marietta Welcome Center and Visitors Bureau Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. 1–4 p.m. 4 Depot St., Marietta, 30060 770-429-1115, 800-835-0445, mariettasquare.com | 123 pEAchTREE cITy Peachtree City Tourism Assocation Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. 10 planterra way, peachtree city, 30269 678-216-0282, visitpeachtreecity.com 123 Six Flags Over Georgia The Southeast’s premier family theme park features 11 coasters, as well as many family rides, shows and games. Call for hours. Adults $49.99, children $29.99. Parking $15. 275 Riverside pkwy., Atlanta, 30168 770-948-9290, sixflags.com | 12345 ROSwELL Historic Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau Mon.–Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m., Sun. noon–3 p.m. 617 Atlanta St., Roswell, 30075 770-640-3253, 800-776-7935, cvb.roswell.ga.us | 123 McDONOUGh Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Welcome Center Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1709 GA hwy. 20 w, McDonough, 30253 770-957-5786, 800-hENRycO, henrycounty.com | 123 U*Space Gallery Located in Atlanta’s historic fourth ward, this gallery/museum features more than 200 eclectic contemporary artists as well as unique African art. 439 Edgewood Ave., Atlanta, 30312 404-653-7331, uspacegallery.com SMyRNA Smyrna Welcome Center/ Aunt Fanny’s Cabin Mon. and Wed.–Fri. 10 a.m–4 p.m. Group tours available. Free. 2875 Atlanta Rd., Smyrna, 30080 770-805-4277 | 123 McDonough Hospitality and Tourism Bureau Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 5 Griffin St., McDonough, 30253 770-898-3196, 866-380-6154, tourmcdonough.com | 123 Underground Atlanta Standing on the original site of the city, Underground Atlanta offers shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Call for hours. 50 Upper Alabama St., Atlanta, 30303 404-523-2311, underground-atlanta.com 12345 MORROw Morrow Tourist Center Tues.–Sat. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 6475 Jonesboro Rd., Morrow, 30260 770-968-1623, morrowtourism.com | 123 TUckER DeKalb Convention and Visitors Bureau Cities: Chamblee,Decatur,Doraville, Scottdale,StoneMountain,Tucker Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. 1957 Lakeside pkwy., Ste. 510, Tucker, 30084 770-492-5000, 800-999-6055, dcvb.org 123 Woodruff Arts Center Includes the Alliance Theater, Atlanta College of Art, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 14th Street Playhouse and High Museum of Art. Call for events and fees. 1280 peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309 404-733-5000, 404-733-4280, woodruffcenter.org | 12354 Wren’s Nest House Museum Jimmy Carter Library and Museum Exhibits highlight Carter’s early years, his life at the White House and his presidency. Mon.–Sat. 9 a.m.–4:45 p.m., Sun. noon– 4:45 p.m. Adults $8, students $6, children free. 441 Freedom pkwy., Atlanta, 30307 404-865-7100, jimmycarterlibrary.org 123 Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Tour MLK Jr.’s birth home and the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church where he was baptized and served as a co-pastor. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (6 p.m. in summer). Free. 450 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, 30312 404-331-6922, nps.gov/malu | 123 Tour the museum once home to writer Joel Chandler Harris. Storytelling. Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Call for tours. Adults $8, children $5, seniors and teens $7. 1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd., Atlanta, 30310 404-753-7735, wrensnestonline.com | 12 Zoo Atlanta View more than 700 animals representing 200 species from all over the world. Open daily 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m (Sat.–Sun. until 6:30 p.m.). Adults $17.99, children $12.99, seniors $13.99. 800 cherokee Ave., Atlanta, 30315 404-624-wILD, 888-945-5432, zooatlanta.org | 12345 –Continuedonpage46 The King Center Established in 1968, The King Center serves as an international clearinghouse for official King programs, public information and educational materials. Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Free. 449 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, 30312 404-526-8923, thekingcenter.org | 123 Museum of Design Atlanta Located in downtown Atlanta, this museum is dedicated to the study of design and its impact on daily life. Tues.–Sat. 11 a.m.– 5 p.m. Free. 285 peachtree center Ave., Atlanta, 30303 404-979-6455, museumofdesign.org | 23 Margaret Mitchell House & Museum Tour the historic turn-of-the-century house where Margaret Mitchell lived and wrote GoneWiththeWind. Daily 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $12, children $5, seniors $9. 990 peachtree St., Atlanta, 30309 404-249-7015, gwtw.org | 1234 National Museum of Patriotism This museum is dedicated to magnifying love of one’s country and educating the youth. Call for hours. Adults $12, seniors $10, active military/children under 6 free. 1405 Spring St., Atlanta, 30309 404-875-0691, museumofpatriotism.org 123 44 Official Georgia Travel Guide GEORGIA.ORG • 1-800-VISIT GA http://woccatlanta.com http://coweta.ga.us http://visitlawrenceville.com http://rhodeshall.org http://visitpeachtreecity.com http://mariettasquare.com http://sixflags.com http://cvb.roswell.ga.us http://henrycounty.com http://uspacegallery.com http://tourmcdonough.com http://underground-atlanta.com http://morrowtourism.com http://dcvb.org http://woodruffcenter.org http://wrensnestonline.com http://jimmycarterlibrary.org http://nps.gov/malu http://thekingcenter.org http://museumofdesign.org http://zooatlanta.org http://gwtw.org http://museumofpatriotism.org http://www.georgia.org

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