Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta is Atlanta's oldest cultural institution and one of Georgia's most beloved family destinations. Founded in 1889, the Zoo is one of the 10 oldest zoos in continuous operation in the U.S. Average annual attendance at this Atlanta attraction typically exceeds 700,000, and membership tops 27,000 households. Known for its leadership in the movement to provide naturalistic habitats for anima…

World of Coca-Cola Museum

The World of Coca-Cola at Pemberton Place celebrated its Grand Opening on May 24, 2007. It's the only place where you can explore the complete story—past, present, and future—of the world's best-known brand. With 60,000 square feet for you to explore, the World of Coca-Cola features more than 1,200 artifacts from around the world that, until now, have never been displayed to the public before…

Fabulous Fox Theater

The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta's premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox's 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies. In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as "The #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade (5,000 seats or less)." The Fox Theatre is located on Peachtree…

Stone Mountain

A perfect day trip from Blue Ridge, GA, less than 100 miles from breathtaking Stone Mountain, the largest exposed granite dome in North America.  Reaching a height of 1,683 feet above sea level, approximately 650-750 feet above Georgia Piedmont, which surrounds it, Stone Mountain is visible from Mount Yonah at its northeast, Amicalola Falls State Park in the north, and Kennesaw Mountain in the we…

Georgia Aquarium

While staying in the beautiful North GA mountains in your Blue Ridge vacation cabin rental, visit the Georgia Aquarium for a fun day trip with family and friends! The Georgia Aquarium is adjacent to Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta sits on 9.5 acres of land, and is located next door to the World of Coca-Cola. The exterior of the building was designed to look like a giant ship breaki…

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Only at Fernbank Museum can you come face-to-face with the world's largest dinosaurs, explore the development of life on Earth through the landscapes of present-day Georgia, connect with cultures from around the globe, engage in a variety of hands-on exhibitions, and more! And you won't want to miss stunning rotating special exhibitions or the incredible 5-story experience of an IMAX film. Fernba…