welcome to atlanta · in addition, a visit to the martin luther king national historical park is...

WELCOME TO ATLANTA

In Atlanta, Georgia, they combine good food, shopping and a rich history with inspiring attractions.

You can fully enjoy the southern charm and sophistication of world class. It's easy to see why Atlanta is one of the most

popular destinations in the southeast!

Discover it all through this e-course andwin a package full of delicacies from this metropolis!

VIDEOFirst of all we would like to take you on a virtual trip to Atlanta, so that you get a good impression of this worldly city ... are you coming?

ACCESSIBILITYThere are 28 weekly flights a week from Schiphol Amsterdam to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. It is a 15-minute drive from the airport to downtown Atlanta!

DISCOVER THE HISTORICAL PARTS OF ATLANTA!

The historic and musical city of Atlanta consists of three parts. Downtown, where you can find many museums such as World of Coca Cola, CNN and the Georgia Aquarium, fun activities for families with children and the heart of the famous Centennial Olympic Park. You can also Downtown the famous Martin Luther King, JR. Find National Historical Park, where you learn all about the civil rights movement.

Midtown is known as the area where music, theater and art come together. You will find plenty of art galleries here that are definitely worth a visit! You also have to be here for nature, such as the Botanical Garden and the Piedmond park, where you can really unwind completely.

Buckhead wordt gezien als 'The Beverly Hills of the East', een van de luxere wijken van Atlanta. In dit gedeelte moet je zijn om een dagje te winkelen. Er zijn meer dan 60 design winkels, die verspreid liggen over zes straten. Daarnaast zijn er veel restaurants van goede kwaliteit.

FULL OF MUSIC AND HISTORYThe city of Atlanta is full of history! Not only in the field of music, but also in the field of the human rights movement, the birthplace of Martin Luther King and the African American schools and universities. You will find a piece of history on every corner of the city. In addition, the city offers plenty of tours and fun shops that are spread over the three parts of Atlanta. In other historical places of the city you will find restaurants, shopping areas, parks, museums and plenty of sights for everyone. The advantage is that everything in the city is within walking distance!

DOWNTOWN PEARLSDuring the 1996 Summer Olympics, the Centennial Olympic Park was built as a place where visitors could enjoy during the games in the Downtown part of the city. The park was rebuilt after the games and reopened to the public. Today, the park sponsors various free public events, including the Fourth of July Celebration and the Fourth Saturday Family Fun Days. In addition to normal daily visitors, these events bring an estimated three million visitors to this urban oasis each year.

If you are still at the Centennial Olympic park, then get in for a ride in the SkyView Atlanta. This gives you a unique and exciting look from the ferris wheel over the city. Also nice to experience the night light show!

EVERYTHING ABOUT CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT IN ATLANTA -DOWNTOWN

Atlanta is also a good place for history. Especially everything that has to do with Martin Luther King and the human rights movement that has taken place in the city. To find out more about this, you can visit the Historical Museum Civil Rights, the National Civil Right Museum or the Center of Civil and Human Rights.

In addition, a visit to the Martin Luther King National Historical Park is recommended. With a tour by Dr. Martin Luther King his birthplace and the historic Ebenezer church. There are various films and exhibitions that reflect back on his life. Explore the neighborhood and places that have shaped life and civil rights for the world!

DISCOVER THE WORLD OF COCA COLA & THE CNN STUDIO TOUR - DOWNTOWNDid you know that Coca Cola is from Atlanta? Experience the fascinating story of the world's most famous beverage brand in a dynamic, multimedia attraction at the World of Coca-Cola. You get a look behind the scenes of the bottling process and more than 1200 artefacts never before seen, ranging from vintage bottles to a 1939 Coca Cola truck. In addition, you can taste more than 100 different drinks!

The well-known CNN Studio should also be on your list! During this tour a guide explains how things are going behind the scenes, how the news is collected and exclusive access to the building where news is made every day. In short, experience everything from the world-famous news channel CNN.

ACTIVITIES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY -DOWNTOWNThere is also plenty to do in Atlanta for families with children. The famous Georgia Aquarium contains the largest underwater life in all of North America. In the aquarium, show details, meetings with the animals are organized and visitors can take a 'behind-the-seas' tour. And of course the Zoo of Atlanta and the Children’s Museum, designed for children, cannot be missed.

Tip: nice to combine the Aquarium with The World of Coca Cola, since these activities are located side by side in Downtown.

JIMMY CARTER PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM –DOWNTOWN

Voor meer geschiedenis moet je langs bij jet Jimmy Carter presidentieel museum dat gevuld is met interactieve displays en fascinerende tentoonstellingen voor het hele gezin. Ervaar "Een dag in het leven van de president", stap in het Ovale kantoor, maak een virtuele reis met de Carters om ziekten te bestrijden en democratie over de hele wereld te bevorderen.

WHERE SHOULD YOU BE IN ATLANTA FOR ART – DOWNTOWNAttention art lovers! When it comes to art, there is a lot to see in Atlanta. Visit the High Museum of Art. The museum contains a collection of classical to contemporary art, as well as famous architecture. In addition, the exhibitions change and there are programs for children. Also the Apex Museum and the Murals & Public Art is definitely recommended to visit in a part of the day.

THE KNOWN FOX THEATER -DOWNTOWN This theater is known as 'The Fox' among the locals. This historic building with exotic architecture features a variety of entertainment, such as Broadway shows, the Atlanta ballet, concerts by famous artists and classic feature film, which was the origin of the theater. If you want to know more about the theater you can take a guided tour!

PEACHTREE STREETS PUZZLE

In Atlanta you will find many street names with the word Peachtree. The Peachstree Street is the head of all Peachtree streets and consists of Fifth Avenue and Champs-Elysees. The street starts in the financial district of Five Points and continues to Midtown towards Buckhead, where the street meets in Peachtree Road. This road continues out of town and passes the Brookhaven district and Chamblee and at the end splits into Peachtree Industrial Boulevard or Peachtree-Dunwoody Road.

There are plenty of nice shops along the Peachtree streets, such as the Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square. You will also find plenty of art along the way, such as the Woodruff Arts Center, The Fabulous Fox and the High Museum of Arts. You will also come across some iconic buildings such as the Peachtree Center, The Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel, the Georgia Pacific Tower and the house where Margaret Mitchell wrote her book "Gone With The Wind".

BELTLINE TRAILIn Atlanta an old railway line runs through the city that has been transformed into a large outdoor walking, running and cycling path. The trail is no less than 35 km long and directly connects the Atlanta neighborhoods. There are currently four paths and six parks open. Along the way you will come across nice markets, restaurants and eating places. You can download the free mobile app 'Get on the Atlanta Beltline' for all current information.

MIDTOWN IS THE GREEN CITY HEART!

In Midtown you have to be for the nature of Atlanta. Piedmont Park is the most important green central place in the city with stunning views of the Midtown Atlanta skyline. The picturesque park has walking and jogging paths, picnic facilities, playgrounds, tennis courts, a public swimming pool, two ponds and a park for dogs. Piedmont Park is home to many major annual Atlanta events, including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the Gay Pride Festival and Screen on the Green. There are a number of nice pubs, cafes and restaurants within walking distance of the park on Piedmont Ave, 10th Street and Monroe Drive.v.

Adjacent to Piedmont Park you will find the Botanical Garden of Atlanta: Botanical Garden. This garden has 30 hectares of outdoor gardens, various plant collections, spectacular exhibitions and is suitable to visit in any season of the year!

MARGARET MITCHEL HOUSE –MIDTOWNAnother nice place to visit in Midtown is the Margaret Mitchel House. Follow Margaret Mitchell's footsteps and discover the birthplace of her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, Gone With the Wind. View the apartment where she wrote the beloved novel. There are two different exhibitions on display: A Passion for Character and The Making of a Movie Legend: Gone With the Wind. The apartment is open all week to view!

THE SHOP WALHALLA IN BUCKHEADIn Atlanta you can shop to your heart's content in the various districts of the city. The Buckhead neighborhood in particular is often called legendary when it comes to shopping. You will find here a few of the most prestigious shopping centers, such as Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza, where many well-known retail chains are located. Head to Bennett Street and Miami for a whole range of antique shops and art galleries. Does your customer prefer small, special boutiques? Even then they will have the time of their lives in Atlanta. For underground culture you have to go to the trendy Little Five Points neighborhood in the eastern part of Atlanta.

ATLANTA HISTORY CENTER & LEGOLAND DISCOVERY –BUCKHEADAlso visit the Atlanta History Center that was built in 1926. The historic Atlana HisotryCenter consists of two historic houses, including the Swan House from 1928 and the Smith Family Farm. You will also find the Centennial Olympic Games Museum, the Kenan Research Center and beautiful historic gardens with forest paths here.

In addition, you can also find the LEGOLAND Discovery Center in Buckhead that is very popular with children, but also with adults.

THE FLOWERING FOOD CULTURE – BUCKHEADAtlanta is famous for its thriving and local food culture. In the Westside Provisions District, former meat factories have been transformed into great restaurants. You will also find one of the 20 best restaurants in the country, Bacchanalia, where the chefs prepare light and very tasteful meals. Bistro Niko is a favorite in Buckhead. In Glenwood Park you can eat in the restaurant of the cooking program "Top Chef" called Gunshow. The restaurant does not have a menu, but instead each chef personally brings his culinary, dim sum-style, dishes from table to table. Discover a new favorite eatery in Atlanta on every corner. Enjoy American cuisine or traditional Southern dishes that are worth writing home about.

STONE MOUNTAIN PARKAlso, visit the Stone Mountain Park (3,200 hectares) by taking a ride with the cable car up. There are various attractions, shops and restaurants. In addition, this is also the most visited attraction in Georgia!

ENJOY THE MANY FESTIVALSFor music lovers, Atlanta organizes more than 30 festivals each year, focusing on different music genres. Some well-known are the Atlanta Jazz Festival in May, Imagine Music Festival and Music Midtown in September and the AC3 Hip Hop Festival in October. Many music legends have started their careers in Atlanta, including Otis Redding, OutKast and several popular hip hop artists.

In addition to music festivals, you can enjoy the festivities that are organized throughout the year. In the spring, for example, go to the Atlanta Film Festival, one of the largest film festivals in the country. Over a period of seven days, there are more than 150 films that you can attend!

STEP IN THE WORLD OF FILM AND TELEVISIONDid you know that several famous films and series have been recorded in Atlanta? Many Stranger Things shooting locations can be found in the city, such as the Hawkins police station, high school and the hospital. Parts of the hit series The Walking Dead have also been recorded in Atlanta. Take a look at the Atlanta movie scene with Movie Tours, and take part in one of the 80 tours per month. Many films and TV programs are still being recorded in the city, so who knows, you might come across a celebrity during a delicious dinner or music performance.

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SPORTS With six professional sports teams and sports venues, Atlanta is home to many sports clubs and sporting events. An unforgettable experience is to attend an American Football game at the Georgia Dome, where the Atlanta Falcons play their home games. In SunTrust Park you can watch a real baseball game of the Atlanta Braves. After the home games on Sunday, children are allowed on the field to run from base to base. A fun experience for travelers with children.

RHYTHMS OF THE SOUTH You can describe the south of America as a mix of friendly people who are very hospitable, impressive landscapes, delicious traditional dishes and a rich history of music. This history can be found mainly in the three cities of Atlanta (Georgia), Nashville (Tennessee) and New Orleans (Louisiana). In Atlanta you will find the origins of rap and indie music, in New Orleans of course that of jazz and in Nashville country and rock. A visit to these cities ensures that you can enjoy the music and musicians who have determined the music of today.

FINALLY...

By now you have a good idea of the city of Atlanta, so it is time to test the knowledge gained by means

of the following questions.

Good luck!

Which 3 (main) parts does the city of Atlanta

consist of?

A. Downtown, Midtown and Buckhead

B. Little Five Points, Midtown and Buckhead

C. Little Five Points, Peachtree Streets and

Midtown

In which part of Atlanta is the

Centennial Olympic Park?

A. Downtown

B. Midtown

C. Buckhead

What is the well-known Fox theater

also called by the locals?

A. The Fox

B. Foxy

C. The Foxy Theater

How many guided tours are given each month

through the Atlanta film scene?

A. 20

B. 60

C. 80

Where should you go for a series of antique

stores and art galleries in Atlanta?

A. Bennett Street and Miami

B. Peachtree Streets

C. Lenox Square Mall and Phipps Plaza

How many flights are weekly from

Amsterdam to Atlanta?

A. 19 flights

B. 23 flights

C. 28 flights

How many kilometers is the entire Beltline

Trail?

A. 25 km

B. 30 km

C. 35 km

At which known news channel can you follow an

exclusive Studio Tour?

A. BBC

B. CNN

C. Fox News

What is Buckhead also called?

A. "The Shopping Palace"

B. "The Beverly Hills of the East"

C. "The New Hollywood”

Next to which park is the SkyView of

Atlanta?

A. Centennial Olympic Park

B. Piedmont Park

C. Peachtree Streets

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