… be a weather forecaster and news
anchor, all in the same day. Ride the
world’s longest free-standing escalator to
get a behind-the-scenes look at the first
global news network at the Inside CNN
Studio Tour. Learn how to report the
weather using a “green screen,” watch the
newsroom floor as stories from around the
world unfold, and keep your eyes peeled
for a Robin Meade sighting!
… find out what it takes to earn a
Nobel Peace Prize, or two. Atlanta is one
of only two cities in the world to lay claim
to two Nobel Peace Prize winners—Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. and former
President Jimmy Carter. See the medals on
display and learn about their legacies at
the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic
Site and the Carter Library and Museum.
… order an F.O. and a naked dog walking. Don’t worry, the folks at the world’s
largest drive-in—the Varsity—will know
that you’re asking for a frosted orange
drink and a plain hot dog to go.
… get lost on Peachtree Street and
end up on Peachtree Street. Atlanta may
have more than 100 streets named
“Peachtree,” but don’t let those tricky trees
confuse you: Peachtree Street runs
through the heart of the city and will be
the only guide you’ll need during your
visit. From trendy Buckhead through artsy
Midtown to the convention and entertainment district downtown, simply step off
Peachtree Street’s sidewalks to visit the
must-sees.
… take bird watching to a whole new
level. Atlanta is not only home to the NFL
Falcons, NBA Hawks, and NHL
Thrashers, but also the MLB Braves,
USL Silverbacks, and WNBA Dream.
Atlanta’s sports teams play year-
round in the heart of the city, so
business travelers can walk out of a
meeting and into a game virtually
any day of the year.
… hike the world’s largest
exposed mass of granite. Stone
Mountain Park is Georgia’s most
visited attraction. Get your adventure on by making the 1.3-mile hike
to the top of the mountain, complete with panoramic views of the
entire city.
