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By Candyce H. Stapen

Explore the world's largest aquarium.
Meet giant dinosaurs at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History.
Learn about the Civil Rights struggle at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site.
Visit lowland gorillas and giant pandas at Zoo Atlanta.
Walk the nature trails and watch the evening laser show at Stone Mountain Park.

Family Overview: Atlanta, Georgia

By Candyce H. Stapen

Atlanta, the urban symbol of the "new South," typifies a blend of 21st-century sophistication and old-school southern charm. And for families there's lot from which to choose, including a spectacular new aquarium, great hands-on museums, moving Civil Rights history lessons, and several inviting urban parks. Read More

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Attractions

Georgia Aquarium

225 Baker St
Atlanta, Georgia 30313

Distance: 1.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

Since it opened to continual massive crowds in late 2005, the world's largest aquarium has... Read More

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Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Off Ponce de Leon Ave
767 Clifton Rd. NE
Atlanta, Georgia

Distance: 3.9 mi. (from destination center)

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The largest museum... Read More

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Stone Mountain Park

U.S. Highway 78E, (16 miles east of downtown Atlanta)
Stone Mountain, Georgia 30086

Distance: 14.7 mi. (from destination center)

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A monolithic gray-granite outcropping (the world's largest) carved with a massive monument... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Atlanta

	Distance (mi.)
Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport	7.3 map
Birmingham International Airport	136.6 map
Nashville Metropolitan Airport	210.1 map

Other Smaller Airports near Atlanta

	Distance (mi.)
Macon Lewis B Wilson Airport	85.2 map
Columbus Metropolitan Airport	91.2 map
Chattanooga Lovell Field	100.2 map

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Raleigh/Durham (RDU) to Atlanta (ATL)	$147
Memphis (MEM) to Atlanta (ATL)	$151
Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Atlanta (ATL)	$155
Kansas City (MKC) to Atlanta (ATL)	$156
New Orleans (MSY) to Atlanta (ATL)	$156

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Atlanta Vacation Rentals

from: $300

Washington Park Historic District

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Garage, Internet Access, Linens, Pets OK

from: $300

19mi N Atl/3min Gwinnett Center/bbq/wifi/2kitchens/sugarloaf Golf 2min

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 10

Amenities: BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Computer Access, DVD Player, Pets OK, Stereo, TV, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

from: $155

Twin Palms-Windsor Hills - Disney 4 bed/4bath

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Sleeps: 8

Amenities: Air Conditioning, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Utensils, VCR

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