Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

#1 Atlanta History Center Spread across 33 acres in Atlanta's trendy Buckhead neighborhood, the Atlanta History Center seeks to explore Georgia's past through comprehensive exhibitions, historic homes and miles of gardens and trails ... Read more » Greg Williams / Flickr

#2 Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site Walk in the footsteps of one of history's most important figures with a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. Here you'll find the modest ... Read more » sframephoto / Getty Images

#3 Piedmont Park Adjacent to the Atlanta Botanical Garden in Midtown, Piedmont Park is the perfect place to spend a lazy afternoon. Sprawling 200-plus acres, the park has no shortage of things to ... Read more » ferrantraite / Getty Images

#4 Fox Theatre The Fox Theatre is more than a performance venue – it's one of the city's most iconic landmarks. And luckily, you don't need to have tickets to a ... Read more » YY / Flickr

#5 Center for Civil and Human Rights For an in-depth look at the American civil rights movement and ongoing human rights struggles across the world, check out the Center for Civil and Human Rights. This 42,000-square-foot ... Read more » Maciek Lulko / Flickr

#6 Oakland Cemetery Situated less than 2 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta and spanning 48 acres, Oakland Cemetery stands as a testament to the city's role in the Civil War and the ... Read more » Patrice M Christian / Flickr

#7 Centennial Olympic Park Located across the street from the College Football Hall of Fame in downtown Atlanta is Centennial Olympic Park, a 21-acre patch of land that features lush paths of grass, artwork ... Read more » SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images

#8 Atlanta Botanical Garden The Atlanta Botanical Garden should be every plant lover's first stop in the city. It covers a magnificent and beautiful 30 acres in the northwest corner of Midtown's  ... Read more » Marilyn Nieves / Getty Images

#9 Georgia Aquarium Considered one of the world's largest aquariums, the Georgia Aquarium boasts more than 100,000 animals from 700 species represented in seven different galleries. Housing everything from freshwater animals in ... Read more » SeanPavonePhoto / Getty Images

#10 College Football Hall of Fame Located just south of the Georgia Aquarium and across the street from Centennial Olympic Park, the College Football Hall of Fame offers more than 50 interactive exhibits dedicated to its ... Read more » Barry Winiker / Getty Images

#11 Stone Mountain Park Spread across 3,200 acres, Stone Mountain Park boasts a variety of family-friendly attractions. But for many, the real star here is the Confederate Memorial Carving. The largest high relief ... Read more » Steve Harwood / Flickr

#12 World of Coca-Cola As its name suggests, World of Coca-Cola is a museum dedicated entirely to Coke. Visits to the two-level facility begin with exhibits on the drink's historical milestones, its role ... Read more » AndreyKrav / Getty Images

#13 High Museum of Art The High Museum of Art's aesthetics begin with the physical structure itself. The Richard Meier-designed building is covered in white porcelain that is mirrored on its interior, which also ... Read more » Marilyn Nieves / Getty Images

#14 Zoo Atlanta What sets Atlanta's zoo apart from other wildlife exhibits is its panda population: Zoo Atlanta is one of only four zoos in the U.S. housing giant pandas. The ... Read more » Z_young / Getty Images

# The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Read more » Wally Gobetz / Flickr

# ATL-Cruzers Electric Car and Segway Tours Read more » Lord_Kuernyus / Getty Images

# CNN Studio Tours Whether you're a budding journalist or a fan of the network, odds are you'll enjoy touring CNN's headquarters. Tours of CNN Center give you an inside look ... Read more » John Greim / Contributor / Getty Images

# SkyView Atlanta Families and photography enthusiasts alike will love visiting SkyView Atlanta. This large Ferris wheel just east of Centennial Olympic Park stands nearly 20 stories tall and features 42 air-conditioned gondolas ... Read more » Joe Colon / EyeEm / Getty Images

# Fernbank Museum of Natural History Read more » Seth Mohs / Flickr