Atlanta

Atlanta is the capital of the U.S. state of Georgia. It played an important part in both the Civil War and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. Atlanta History Center chronicles the city’s past and the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site is dedicated to the African-American leader’s life and times. Downtown the Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 Olympics and encompasses the massive Georgia Aquarium area.

The symbol of Atlanta is the phoenix, a tribute to the fortitude of its residents to rebuild after the Civil War destroyed most of the city.  That spirit continues today with a great example of that being the Atlanta Beltline project that is transforming the city.

The Beltline will ultimately connect 45 intown neighborhoods via a 22-mile loop of multi-use trails, modern streetcar, and parks – all based on railroad corridors that formerly encircled Atlanta.  It has already begun opening in phases for residents and visitors to explore while awaiting the final completion in 2030.

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Sports are a popular pastime in Atlanta.   The Hawks (NBA) play at State Farm Arena.  Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to the Falcons (NFL) and Atlanta United FC (MLS).  Just 20 minutes north of downtown is SunTrust Park, home of the Braves (MLB). Additionally, college football has a home in the downtown area with both the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl and SEC Championship games playing at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The College Football Hall of Fame is located within walking distance of the stadium.

Atlanta also enjoys a thriving Arts Community.  The Woodruff Arts Center is one of the largest arts center in the world. It is home to the Tony-Award winning Alliance Theater, the Grammy Award-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), and the High Museum of Art, the leading art museum in the Southeast.  Over 800,000 patrons travel to The Woodruff for outstanding theater, music, and exhibitions each year. A goal of the Center is to include the entire family in its programming; they serve over 200,000 students annually and they are proud to be recognized as Georgia’s largest arts educator.  Whether it’s summer camps for middle school students or theater made for the youngest audiences, families with children of all ages will be able to explore, play, learn, and create art in an interactive environment.