Atlanta is the most populous urban area in Georgia and one of the top 10 largest metropolitan regions in the country, best known today for its attractions connected to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games. Visitors can explore a plethora of Olympics-themed attractions throughout the city, including the charming Centennial Olympic Park, which showcases a pavilion of international flags and a 200-foot Ferris wheel.
A number of historic sites preserve the city's connection to the American Civil Rights Movement, including the free-admission historic buildings of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The city's stunning parks and green spaces have earned it a nickname as the "City in a Forest," including the newly-developed Atlanta BeltLine, which converts a former railway corridor into an urban greenway. Other major attractions include the Georgia Aquarium, the Atlanta Ballet, and the World of Coca-Cola Museum. Atlanta Map