Nearby, another brand found around the world which originated in Atlanta, Coca-Cola, has a museum. Celebrating pride at the World of Coca-Cola gift shop #loveislove As a city with so much history, it’s no wonder CNN has their headquarters here, and the studio tour offers a glimpse into how one of the world’s largest news organization works. Home to the CNN headquarters, it’s possible to take a studio tour through CNN. Across the street, a 20-story Ferris wheel (the SkyView Atlanta) offers a panoramic view over Downtown Atlanta.īut the museums and sites around the park offer some of the best experiences in Atlanta.

The park was built for the 1996 Olympics and the main entrance is marked by the iconic five interlocking rings. Most of the tourist things to do in Atlanta are located in Downtown Atlanta in and around Centennial Olympic Park. But even to this day, thanks to its relevance in pop culture and across many industries, there’s no shortage of cool things to do in Atlanta. The city played an important role in American history, especially during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies, so there’s a lot of history here. The home to major corporations and the biggest airport in the USA, there’s understandably a lot to see and do in Atlanta.