Atlanta Airport Code (ATL)

Air travel is one of the most important inventions of the modern era. Years ago, it would take days or even weeks to get from one place to another, but with the power of flight, it’s easier and faster than ever before to travel around from region to region or country to country. As you travel around by plane, you may notice that every airport has been given its own three letter code. This is called an IATA airport code or location identifier. The Atlanta airport code is ATL. ATL is the airport code use for Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, which can also be known simply as Atlanta Airport or Hartsfield-Jackson. CDC information for travelers. Hours/availability may have changed.

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Attraction Spotlight: World of Coca-Cola

The World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, GA is a museum that features several exhibits that showcase the history of the Coca-Cola Company and its secret formula. The Lobby contains several sculptures of Coca-Cola bottles that were made for the 1996 Olympic Games. Artists from across the globe were invited to represent the artistic traditions and culture of their country by decorating their own bottle sculptures. Visitors then head to The Loft, where they're immersed in the heritage of Coca-Cola by around 200 objects from both the past and present, representing over 125 years of the company. Items from over thirty countries are showcased. Afterwards, guests are led into a theater to view Coca-Cola's Moments of Happiness, a six-minute film that celebrate life's happiest moments around the world.

Visitors to the World of Coca-Cola can also visit the vault where the company's legendary secret formula is kept secured. The closed guarded secret formula represents more than 125 years of history, memories, and special moments associated with Coca-Cola. The exhibit features a multimedia immersive journey towards the Chamber of the Secret Formula. Guests will learn about the secret formula's origins, how competitors have tried to copy it, how the formula has been kept secret over the years, and how that secrecy brought about several legends and myths.

The World of Coca-Cola also offers a 4-D experience with its In Search of the Secret Formula multi-sensory movie. The movie takes guests around the world while wearing 3-D glasses on a search for Coca-Cola's formula. There are also non-moving seats available in the back of the theater.

Perhaps the best part of the World of Coca-Cola is the chance to taste over 100 different Coca-Cola beverages. The Coca-Cola brand family is provided in one area of Taste It! And includes Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Cherry Coke, Diet Coke, Vanilla Coke, Coca-Cola Life, Caffeine-free Diet Coke, and Cherry Coke Zero. Also featured are six Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines that offer more than 100 choices of beverages within one dispenser. Taste It! Also contains several beverages from around the world. These beverages are grouped together by geographic location into five tasting stations: North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. Each station features beverages unique to that part of the world. The Sampling Bar provides beverages that have been recently introduced and are available for only a limited time.

The Virtual Taste Maker at World of Coca-Cola contains several interactive activities within the exhibit. Visitors have the opportunity to create their own flavor combinations, just like how early inventors and pharmacists did. By turning the five physical dials, flavor qualities are added to the "mix," along with dramatic sound and visual effects. The mixes are then compared to Coca-Cola's perfect flavor combination.

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the bottling process of Coca-Cola is another exhibit at World of Coca-Cola. Bottle Works features the same processes and equipment that are used in one of the full-sized bottling plants. The line is run much slower than at the average plant to make it easier for guests to view the bottling process.

121 Baker Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia, Phone: 404-676-5151

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Attraction Spotlight: Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta

The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, GA was established in 1980. It includes several different buildings, such as the original Ebenezer Baptist Church and the birth home of Martin Luther King, Jr. Other locations serve as a reminder and commemoration of the life and works of the civil rights leader.

The national historic site's Visitor Center houses the D.R.E.A.M Gallery which plays hosts to special changing exhibits, as well as video programs. In the center's lobby is "Children of Courage," an exhibit designed for younger visitors that tells how children participated in the Civil Rights Movement and challenges youth today to have the courage to stand up for what's right. Visitors can also join marchers as they journey up "Freedom Road."

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birth home was a Queen Anne style house that was built in 1895. In 1909, the home was bought by Reverend Adam Daniel Williams, a pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. His daughter, Christine, married Martin Luther King at the church in 1926. Her husband moved into her family's home, where Martin Luther King, Jr. Was born. After Williams died in 1931, the Kings moved to a new home, however, the house remained in the family. Plans began in 1968 to turn the house into a historic museum after Dr. King's assassination. The free Birth Home Tours explore the interior of the house, and are offered to a maximum of fifteen people. These tours are led by a ranger, and are spots on the tour are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden at the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site was planted in 1992 as part of the International World Peace Rose Gardens program. This program was created to help youth around the world recognize the value and importance of peace. The garden is an artistic interpretation of the ideals of peace through nonviolence. There are 185 roses with an array of fragrances and colors. This rose garden in Atlanta is one of the world's five major World Peace Rose Gardens.

Ebenezer Baptist Church has always been a spiritual home to the "Sweet Auburn" community throughout its existence. Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. was its most famous member. He was not only baptized in the church, but it is also where he gave his first sermon when he was only nineteen years old. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. became a co-pastor of the church in 1960, alongside his father.

The Behold Monument was created by Patrick Morelli to commemorate the principles that guided Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The sculpture was unveiled by Coretta Scott King in 1990, and serves as a lasting inspiration to those who stand up for social justice, human rights, and dignity. The African ritual of holding up a newborn child and speaking the words "behold the only thing greater than yourself" served as the inspiration behind the monument.

450 Auburn Avenue NE, Atlanta, Georgia, Phone: 404-331-5190

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Attraction Spotlight: High Museum of Art

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the High Museum of Art is the leading classic and contemporary art museum in Southern United States. Between the museum’s extensive art collection and renowned architecture, the High Museum of Art is definitely an attraction you don’t want to miss.

When the High Museum of Art was initially founded in 1905, it was known as the Atlanta Art Association. From 1905 to 1926 the Atlanta Art Association floated around town, showcasing its collection and exhibits. But, Mrs. Joseph M. High gave the Atlanta Art Association her Peachtree home, so the association would have a permanent residence.

During the next few decades, the Atlanta Art Association received various art and monetary donations that enabled them to prosper. Unfortunately, tragedy struck the Atlanta Art Association in the early 1960s. In 1962, the Atlanta Art Association began a specialized European at initiative, which involved 122 art supporters. The 122 members were to travel across European’s major art capitals, and return with new insight, knowledge, and possibly at work.

Unfortunately, the return flight was unable to properly takeoff, and crashed near Orly Field in France. What is known as the Orly plane Crash, left the global art community devastated at its loss. In order to honor the victims of the Orly plane crash, the French government granted the Atlanta Art Association a sculpture, The Shade by Rodin.

After the devastating Orly plane crash, the Atlanta Art Association revamped their art and educational initiatives. Within the next few decades, the Atlanta Art Association instilled new programs, and even created a new facility. In 1979, Robert W. Woodruff granted the association a $7.5 million grant for a new location. The $7.5 million grant eventually became a whopping $20 million, which led to renowned architect Richard Meier to design the new museum. The new museum building opened in 1983, as the same time the Atlanta Art Association changed their name to the High Museum of Art.

The High Museum of Art is home to over 15,000 pieces of art that include artwork from all regions of the world. If you don’t have the chance to visit the High Museum of Art, or you want to check out a detailed list of the museum’s permanent attractions, then check out the High Museum of Art’s mobile app, ArtClix.

African Art has a variety of art that dates back to ancient African art forms to modern contemporary. Although this exhibit has a wide variety of African art, the bulk of this collection lies within western sculptures, masks, beadwork, and ceramic arts.

American Art is home to some of the most significant American art works available. With over 1,000 pieces of art in this exhibit, the bulk of the artwork features pieces from the late nineteenth century. Highlighted artists include; Marsden Hartley, Henry Ossawa Tanner, William Merritt, and Frederic Edwin Church.

Decorative Arts & Design showcases the influence and significance of decorative arts from 1640 to modern day. With over 2,300 objects in this exhibit, Decorative Arts & Design displays a variety to time periods and artists. Some of the highlights of this exhibit include pieces from; Tiffany & Co., Alexander Roux, Frances Emory Cocke Collection of English Ceramics, and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Folk and Self-Taught Art displays the influential pieces of art that are created by Southern artists. This exhibit is recognized as the first of its kind in an established American museum. Some of the featured artists include; William Hawkins, Bill Traylor, Louis Monza, and Sam Doyle.

Although the High Museum of Art has an extensive collection of permanent attractions, the museum frequently houses special attractions. Below are some of the current special attractions at the museum:

Arbus, Avedon, and Winogrand: Photographs from the Collection displays some of the most iconic photographs from renowned photographers Diane Arbus, Richard Avedon, and Garry Winogrand. This exhibit is available until February 26, 2017.

I See a Story: The Art of Eric Carle explores the work of beloved children book illustrator, Eric Carle. This exhibit will be on display until January 8, 2017.

The High Museum of Art offers many educational programs for school children, whether they attend private or public school, or are homeschooled. School children have the option of attending a specialized interactive tour of the museum, as well as attending free lectures and classes.

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1280 Peachtree St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, Phone: 404-733-4400

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