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About Atlanta

About Atlanta

Atlanta was host to the 1996 Olympic Games. As a result of these games, the many related events and the throngs of international visitors, Atlanta is an interesting, exciting city offering many sites to be explored and enjoyed. Atlanta is one of the commercial centers of the South.

Visiting Atlanta

Below are some of the things you can do while in the Atlanta area. For more information on Atlanta and nearby areas, you can:

Atlanta Cyclorama

A taped narration and vivid sound effects evoke the searing summer day, 22 July 1864, that sealed the fate of the Confederacy. Tel: +1 404 624 1071

Atlanta Heritage Row

Atlanta's past is brought to life in this 7,000 square foot exhibit hall that stretches nearly a block. Tel: +1 404 584 7879

The World of Coca Cola

Fascinating exhibits, an eyepopping collection of memorabilia, classic radio and television ads and a futuristic soda that you must see to believe. Tel: +1 404 676 5151

CNN Studio Tour

Experience the electricity and excitement of this leading news service in action. Tel: +1 404 827 2400

High Museum of Art

American and European paintings and sculpture, dramatic African masks and ceremonial figures, and one of the country's finest collections of American decorative arts. Tel: +1 404 892 4400

Martin Luther King Center

The Center's primary goal is to preserve and advance Dr. King's unfinished mission of non-violence into all areas of human activity. Tel: +1 404 331 5190

SciTrek

The Science and Technology Museum of Atlanta. One of the country's top ten physical science museums, SciTrek gives you hands-on experience in the wonders of technology. (Site of the CHI 97 Conference Reception!) Tel: +1 404 522 5500

Stone Mountain

Railroad rides, skylift, antebellum plantation, antique auto and music museum, miniature golf, restaurants and 27 holes of golf designed by Robert Trent Jones. Tel: +1 770 498 5600 or +1 770 498 5690

Climate

The weather is likely to be mild, sunny and comfortable, but rain is always possible in early spring. Average temperatures this time of year are 61 F / 16 C during the day and 41 F / 5 C at night.
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