The host city for ICSM 2012, Atlanta, is the capital city of Georgia, the Peach State, and the most alluring destination in the Southeast. Atlanta is a world-class, modern city with a rich, passionate history, and an impressive legacy of leadership, progress and inspiration. It's the perfect combination of contemporary metropolis mixed with hometown charm. The city is known for its enticing dining, eclectic museums, inspiring arts scene, vibrant nightlife and famous Southern hospitality.
Atlanta is also a city of firsts from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement to the first Southern city to host the Summer Olympic Games. Among its many exciting attractions, Atlanta features the world's largest Aquarium, CNN Studios and the World of Coca-Cola.
Visit Atlanta.net at the link below to obtain the Atlanta Travel & Tourism Guide from the Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau.
AREA ATTRACTIONS
- Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Avenue, 404.876.5859, www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org
- Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Avenue W, 404.222.PARK, www.centennialpark.com
- Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway. 404.865.7100, www.jimmycarterlibrary.org
- CNN Center, Techwood and Marietta Streets, 404.827.2300, www.cnn.com/studiotour
- Fernbank Museum, 767 Clifton Road, 404.929.6400, www.fernbankmuseum.org
- Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree Street, 404.881.2100, www.foxtheatre.org
- The Georgia Aquarium, 225 Baker Street, 404.81.4000, www.georgiaaquarium.org
- High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree Street, 404.733.HIGH, www.high.org
- The King Center, 450 Auburn Avenue, 404.331.5190, www.nps.gov/malu
- Margaret Mitchell House, 10th and Peachtree Streets, 404.249.7012, www.gwtw.org
- World of Coca-Cola, 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 404.676.5151, www.worldofcoca-cola.com
- Philips Arena (Home to the Atlanta Hawks), 1 Philips Drive, 404.878.3000, www.philipsarena.com
- Georgia Dome (Home to the Atlanta Falcons), 1 Georgia Dome Drive, 404.223.9200, www.gadome.com
- Turner Field (Home to the Atlanta Braves), 755 Hank Aaron Drive, 404.614.2363, www.braves.com
SHOPPING
- Atlantic Station, 171 17th St., www.atlanticstation.com
- Lenox Square Mall, 3393 Peachtree Rd., www.lenoxsquare.com
- Phipps Plaza Mall, 3500 Peachtree Rd., www.phippsplaza.com
- Virginia Highlands, North Highland Ave., www.virginiahighland.com
- Mall @ Peachtree Center, 225 Peachtree St., www.peachtreecenter.com
DINING
- Bacchanalia, 404.365.0410, www.starprovisions.com
- Bones, 404.237.2663, www.bonesrestaurant.com
- Ecco, 404.347.9555, www.ecco-atlanta.com
- Empire State South, 404.541.1105, www.empirestatesouth.com
- 4th & Swift, 678.904.0160, www.4thandswift.com
- French American Brasserie, 404.266.1440, www.fabatlanta.com
- JCT Kitchen, 404.355.2252, www.jctkitchen.com
- Murphys, 404.872.0904, www.murphys-atlanta-restaurant.com
- Peasant Bistro, 404.230.1724, www.peasantatl.com
- Rathbuns, 404.524.8280, www.rathbunsrestaurant.com
- Rays in the City, 404.524.9224, www.raysrestaurants.com
- Serpas, 404.688.0040, www.serpasrestaurant.com
- South City Kitchen, 404.873.7358, www.southcitykitchen.com
- The Sun Dial, 404.589.7506, www.sundialrestaurant.com
TRANSPORTATION
- MARTA (Rapid Transit), 404.848.5000, www.itsmarta.com
- Yellow Cab Co., 404.521.0200
- Checker Cab Co., 404.351.1111
- The Atlanta Airport Shuttle Service, 404.941.3440