Georgia

Information gathered by Elaine Adkins & Sue Shores
State Capital Interactive map of Georgia []



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 * Georgia Aquarium**

The Georgia Aquarium, located in Atlanta, Georgia at Pemberton Place, is billed as the "world's largest aquarium" with more than 8.1 million US gallons (31,000 m³) of marine and fresh water housing more than 100,000 animals of 500 different species. The aquarium's notable specimens include four young whale sharks and three beluga whales. Funded mostly by a $250 million donation from Home Depot founder ... All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License [|Full article] en.wikipedia.org
 * Turner Field**

Turner Field is a ballpark in Atlanta, Georgia, home to Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves since 1997. Originally built as Centennial Olympic Stadium, it was completed in 1996 to serve as the centerpiece of the 1996 Summer Olympics. After the games, the stadium was converted into a baseball park to serve as the new home of the Braves. All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License [|Full article] en.wikipedia.org
 * Atlanta Civic Center**

The Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center is a theater and fine arts venue in Atlanta, Georgia. The theater, which seats 4,600, regularly hosts touring productions of Broadway musicals, concerts, seminars, and comedy acts. In addition to performances, the civic center can host conferences and exhibits as well, with 5,800 square feet (540 m²) of meeting space. The Civic Center is owned and operated by the ... All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License [|Full article] en.wikipedia.org


 * Georgia Institute of Technology**

The Georgia Institute of Technology, commonly known as Georgia Tech, is a public, coeducational research university, part of the University System of Georgia, and located in Atlanta, Georgia, USA; with satellite campuses in Savannah, Georgia; Metz, France; Athlone, Ireland; Shanghai, China; and Singapore. Georgia Tech is best known for its programs in engineering, computing, and the sciences, though it ... All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License [|Full article] en.wikipedia.org



Atlanta | Atlanta Metro
Discover the story behind Margaret Mitchell's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that inspired the world's most beloved movie, Gone with the Wind.



Atlanta | Atlanta Metro
A wilderness public footpath that extends from Georgia to Maine and winds through scenic, wooded, pastoral and culturally resonant lands across 2,155 miles of Appalachian Mountain ridgelines. Primarily used for day hikes, adventurers have been known to pack the entire route.

Georgia Music Hall of Fame Macon

This museum is a tribute to musicians and groups from Georgia. In addition to exhibits in the form of a "town tour", where each store is devoted to a particular artist or era, there is a special exhibit (changes periodically), a store, and a room where participants can make their own music. 1-2 hrs, depending on the age range of visitors. []

University of Georgia Athens

Famous for Uga, their bulldog mascot, the University of Georgia is a football powerhouse. The town around the university is beautiful, set in rolling hills. A fun place to visit. []