Atlanta Attractions

Steeped in tradition, Atlanta attractions will impress more than just its Southern hospitality upon you. Atlanta attractions offer visitors a healthy dose of antebellum history. But plantations and hoop skirts aren't the only attractions that keep visitors coming to Atlanta. In 1996, Atlanta hotels welcomed thousands of spectators for the Olympic Games.

For Civil War history buffs, march the troops over to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. Even though it might sound like something out of Rollerball, this enormous, 360-degree 3-dimensional cylindrical painting on view from a rotating platform was created way back in the 1880s. At 42-feet tall and 358 feet wide, this one depicts in detail the events of the Battle of Atlanta, on July 22 1864. Interesting to note about this Atlanta attraction is that cycloramas can be seen as a precursor to television war coverage making Atlanta a perfect home for Ted Turner's CNN network. If the kids are getting antsy from all the historical Atlanta attractions, take them over to the Centennial Olympic Park. Let them splash around in the fountain, one of the biggest draws of this Atlanta attraction. The fountain is designed in the shape of five interlocking Olympic rings and surrounded by 23 flags, so you can't miss it! Don't be shy. Everybody goes in the water since the Atlanta heat can be oppressive but please wear shirts and shoes. If you don't feel like getting wet, stay put and let the fountains serenade you! Seven songs are programmed to play while a timed synchronized light and water plays before your very eyes.

So what's stopping you? History buffs and kids of all ages are bound to have a peachy time with whatever Atlanta attractions you choose. Let Hotel Near book your Atlanta hotel today.