Educational
Atlanta is home to some amazing educational hot spots. From some of the best museums to the finest zoos and aquariums in the world. We’ll discuss hidden gems like the Margaret Mitchell House and the Georgia Capitol Museum to International destinations like Six Flags over Georgia and Stone Mountain. Come along and discover some of the best Atlanta has to offer.
The Georgia Aquarium
Located at 225 Baker St. Nw, The Georgia Aquarium has been hosting visitors since 2005. Built as the largest Aquarium at the time, she houses a vast array of global aquatic species. Multiple types of Rays, Dolphins, Whales, countless river and reef species and several of the largest fish on the planet, the Whale Shark. The Aquarium does have a Cafeteria on-site but it’s a bit pricey and the quality isn’t stellar. There are many great restaurants nearby, click here for restaurants around Centennial Olympic Park. With parking onsite and an easy walk to the world of Coke and centennial Olympic park, the Georgia Aquarium is a must visit for anyone looking to wow the child inside or simply sit in the deep ocean exhibit with headphones on and meditate to the wonders of the deep.
The World Of Coke
Moved in 2007 from its original home next to Underground Atlanta. Currently located at 121 Baker St. NW. The world of Coke is a must visit for anyone who has ever enjoyed the classic beverage. First created by pharmacist John Pemberton in 1886, the first cokes were sold at Jacob’s Pharmacy at the corner of Peachtree and Marietta for 5 cents a glass. Housing a 4-D movie theater, the Vault said to contain the recipe, an operational bottling facility and many other features to entice the child in you. However, the real attraction has to be the tasting room. With kiosks representing all of the inhabited continents, sorry Antarctica, you can taste bizarre and sometimes surprisingly delicious flavors from all over the world. Mosey on up to the European booth for an Italian inspired Beverly and don’t forget your freshly bottled Coke Classic on your way out.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Opened in June of 2014 and located at 100 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd NW. The NCCHR is a mecca to all who have gone before and those not yet to forge their path in the world of civil and human rights. Some of the greatest names in the CIvil Rights movement helped to build the beautiful facility. With a calming waterfall out front and a dynamic design the NCCHR is one of the newest landmarks to rise up in Atlanta. Currently featuring exhibits showcasing collections on Martin Luther King Junior, the American Civil Rights Movement and the Global Human Rights Movement. Easy walks from both the Aquarium and The world of Coke, stop on by and see one of the newest additions to the cultural heartbeat of Atlanta.
Children’s Museum of Atlanta
Located across from Centennial Olympic Park at 275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NW The Children’s Museum has served the smallest of our inhabitants since 2003. Specializing in children under 9 the museum offers an ever expanding list of permanent exhibits as well as a rotation of three “morph” exhibits per year. In 2015 the Museum underwent an $8 million dollar renovation and expansion to include a two story climbing structure. If you haven’t been in awhile or are just learning about it, the Children’s Museum of Atlanta may be what your young ones have be waiting for.
Margaret Mitchell House
Located at 979 Crescent Avenue NE the Margaret Mitchell House is a true gem in Atlanta. The home of Margaret Mitchell from 1925 to 1932. It was in her and her husbands apartment here in the ten unit building on Crescent Avenue that Margaret would pen her greatest masterpiece Gone With The Wind. The property houses an interactive museum, a gift shop and relics from Margarets time in residence there as well as props and exhibits from the movie production. It’s a great piece of Atlanta history and a must visit for the hidden museum types.
