World of Coca-Cola - memorabilia, video presentations and displays featuring the world-famous soft drink and its history.  new location in Pemberton Place near Centennial Olympic Park.

Georgia Aquarium - largest aquarium in the world showcasing 100,000 animals including whale sharks and beluga whales.  10am-5pm Monday-Thursday, 9am-6pm Friday-Sunday, $24 admission, 4-D theater $5.50

Centennial Olympic Park - one of the most popular spots during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games, the park features the world's largest Olympic Ring fountain, a free concert series at noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, walking trails and more.

High Museum of Art - 19th and 20th century American works, European paintings, African and African-American art, photography and contemporary art, also featuring a special exhibition in partnership with the Louvre.  $15 admission

Fernbank Museum of Natural History - complex includes exhibition galleries and IMAX theater, a science center, planetarium, observatory and forest walking trails.  10am-5pm Monday-Saturday, noon-5pm Sunday, $19 museum and IMAX admission

Atlanta History Center - 32 acres of garden and woodland trails, Tullie Smith Farm, Swan House Mansion and restaurant and changing exhibitions on a variety of topics.  10am-5:30pm Monday-Saturday, noon-5:30pm Sunday, $15 admission

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site - features the birth home and tomb of Dr. King, a visitor center and a Peace Plaza.  daily 9am-5pm, free admission

Margaret Mitchell House, Gone with the Wind Movie Museum in Marietta - visitors can tour the mansion apartment where Margaret Mitchell lived and authored Gone with the Wind.  The Museum features the largest collection of movie memorabilia.  House daily 9:30am-5pm, $12 admission; Museum 10am-5pm Monday-Saturday $7 admission

Atlanta Botanical Garden - 30 acres of gardens, an urban forest, wildflower trails, conservatory and orchid display.  9am-7pm Tuesday-Sunday, $12 admission

Zoo Atlanta - located in historic Grant Park, over 200 species from the African plains and Asian forests.  9:30am-5:30pm Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:30pm Saturday-Sunday, $17.99 admission

Turner Field - Braves regular season games through September, Braves Museum and Hall of Fame with two new Hank Aaron exhibits

The Varsity - an Atlanta institution for almost 80 years, world's largest drive-in

Theatre - enjoy a show at the Fox Theatre, a National Historic Landmark; 14th Street Playhouse; Agatha's Taste of Mystery dinner theatre, and many others

Shopping - visit Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead, Atlantic Station, or Peachtree Center right near the hotel

CityPass
CityPass Atlanta includes discounted admission to 6 famous attractions: the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, the High Museum of Art, the Inside CNN Studio Tour, your choice of the Fernbank Museum of Natural History or the Botanical Gardens, and your choice of Zoo Atlanta or the Atlanta History Center.  The pass can be purchased online or at any of the participating attractions for $59 US.

MARTA
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) offers bus and rail transportation throughout the city.  One-way fare is $1.75, and tickets can be purchased at any rail station.  A 7-day unlimited pass is sold at RideStores and Breeze vending machines for $13.  Rail service runs approximately every 20 minutes from 5:00am - 1:00am Monday through Friday and 5:00am - 12:30 am on weekends.

Local Dining Options  (distance from hotel in parentheses)
The Cafe in the hotel - open for breakfast
Starbucks Coffee Bar in the hotel
Sun Dial Restaurant Bar and View in the hotel - American, revolving restaurant offers panoramic view of the city
Dailey's - converted warehouse featuring contemporary menu, separate martini/jazz bar, 17 Andrew Young Intl Blvd (.o4 mi.)
Hard Rock Cafe - rock'n'roll memorabilia and all-American favorites, 215 Peachtree St NE (.05 mi.)
Mezz Restaurant - home Southern style, 180 Peachtree St NW (.o5 mi.)
Ritz-Carlton Hotel - Southern-inspired cuisine in a club-like atmosphere, 181 Peachtree Street NE (.05 mi.)
5000 Deli - deli sandwiches, 10 Ellis St NW (.06 mi.)
Steak and Ale - signature herb-roasted prime rib, fresh salad bar, 60 Andrew Young Intl Blvd (.07 mi.)
Fuji Hana Express - Japanese, 225 Peachtree St NE (.08 mi.)
Kameel's Cafe - salads, pizzas, hot sandwiches, 225 Peachtree St NE (.08 mi.)
Cosimos of Peachtree Center - pizza, 225 Peachtree St NE (.08 mi.)
Pittypat's Porch - southern hospitality and new southern flavors, 25 Andrew Young Intl Blvd NW (.09 mi.)
Azio Peachtree Center - wood-oven baked pizzas, homemade fresh pastas, 229 Peachtree St NE (.09 mi.)
Mick's Restaurant - burgers, chicken, steak, pasta, southern-style, 229 Peachtree St NE (.09 mi.)
Benihana - steaks, chicken and seafood prepared hibachi-style at your table, 229 Peachtree St NE (.09 mi.)
Durango Steakhouse - steaks, chicken, ribs, seafood grilled on real oak wood fired grill, 230 Peachtree St NW (.09 mi.)
Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizzeria - pizza and pasta, 230 Peachtree St NW (.09 mi.)
Charlie and Barney's Restaurant - world famous chili, specialty sandwiches, gourmet burgers, 231 Peachtree St NE (.1 mi.)
Atlanta Bread Company - sandwiches, soups, salads and fresh-baked items, 231 Peachtree St NE (.1 mi.)
Cafe Du Jour Peachtree Center - cafe, 231 Peachtree St NE (.1 mi.)
Mama Ninfa's - authentic Mexican and world famous Ninfaritas, 231 Peachtree St NE (.1 mi.)
Willy's Mexicana Grill - mexican, salsas and tortillas made fresh daily, 235 Peachtree St NE (.11 mi.)
Ray's in the City - casual dining seafood house, 240 Peachtree St NW (.12 mi.)
Luxe - modern American with seasonal influences, 89 Park Place NE (.15 mi.)
Haveli Indian Cuisine - north Indian food, seafood, chicken, lamb, goat and vegetarian, 225 Spring St NW (.15 mi.)
Lunatique Cafe - tapas-style menu, 160 Spring St NW (.17 mi.)
Saeed's Cafe - American with a twist of the Middle East, 188 Courtland St NE (.17 mi.)
Polaris Restaurant - revolving rooftop restaurant, prime rib and lobster, 265 Peachtree St NE (.18 mi.)
Carnegie's - all-American, 55 Park Place NE, (.2 mi.)
Ted's Montana Grill - bison, beef, fish and brick chicken in a Craftman's style bar and grill, 133 Luckie St NW (.21 mi.)
Mandarin House - sushi, 11 Baker St NW (.22 mi.)
Trader Vic's - Polynesian cuisine, MaiThai, Chinese wood-fire oven cooking, 255 Courtland St NE (.23 mi.)
Nikolai's Roof - classic French and authentic Russian with views of skyline, 255 Courtland St NE (.23 mi.)
Tokyo Shapiro Restaurant - Japanese, 303 Peachtree Center Ave NE (.24 mi.)
. . . and much more

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