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ATTRACTIONS

What to see in Atlanta? The question is what to see first! With the wide array of appealing attractions available in the city, it would be a shame not to see them, even if you're visiting Atlanta just for business-related issues.

Museums, galleries, beautiful parks, a rich list of fabulous shopping spots, and not to mention one of the most thriving nightlife scenes in USA - all this and much, much more can be enjoyed in this wonderful and beautiful city called Atlanta.

Among Atlanta's most popular attractions, there are:

- World of Coca-Cola, the only place where you can explore the complete story of the past, present, and future of the world's best-known brand! Visitors can taste over 60 different products from around the globe, experience the thrilling 4-D theatre, be amazed by a fully-functioning bottling line and take home a free 8-ounce bottle of Coca-Cola.

- Atlanta Botanical Garden, home to a vast plant collection and numerous themed gardens, the indoor collection featuring a naturalistic setting with species within the Tropical Rotunda, the outdoor collection containing more than 160 cultivars of Hydrangea macrophylla (both mophead and lacecap types), Hydrangea serrata cultivars (Mountain Hydrangea — a lacecap type from Japan), and Native Hydrangea arborescens.

- Georgia Aquarium, the world's largest aquarium, featuring over 8 million gallons of water, a ''splashy'' attraction that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors, to Atlanta, annually. The aquarium is home to numerous marine animals which can be seen in the wonderful, colorful and interesting exhibits that include the Cold Water Quest, Planet Shark or Riverscout.

- Imagine It! The Children's Museum of Atlanta, the place where learning takes a fun turn! This fabulous museum is a delight for the little ones, who can explore, learn, make friends and enjoythemselves, while finding out, through play, interesting and captivating things about the world that surrounds them.

Annual Events

The Summer Shade Festival is one of Atlanta's most popular and expected annual events. This fun and exciting celebration takes place in August, and features a not-to-be-missed artist market, food, a children's area, live entertainment, a 5K Run and much, much more.

Another ''must'', for Atlanta visitors, is the Festival Peachtree Latino, which also takes place in August, the largest family & multicultural event in the southeast since 2000, a fun and exciting celebration, filled with hundreds of exhibitions, family activities, sporting events, parades, arts & crafts, ethnic foods and outdoor musical performances featuring renowned international musicians, performing on two stages located in Underground Atlanta.

Unlike the Summer Shade Festival, which requires an entry fee, the Festival Peachtree Latino is free and open to the public.