Atlanta Educational Tours Of Libraries And Museums

By Kevin Robinson


Whether traveling alone, with a date or as part of a group, sightseeing can be fun. For, Atlanta is one of the best cities to discover as part of a tour group. When desiring to take students on a field trip, Atlanta Educational Tours has a great deal to offer students and group leaders, especially for those interested in history and politics.

Whether focusing on history, business or just taking a tour for fun, there are numerous sights to see in Atlanta. Most often, student tours include insight into the history and political aspects of the city with stops at the World of Coca-Cola, The CNN Headquarters, The Jimmy Carter Center, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change and Centennial Olympic Park. While this is the case, these attractions are also a favorite among residents and tourists on a regular basis.

When it comes to politics, there are libraries and museums which focus on local and national cultural issues. For example, the Cyclorama includes a painting of the American Civil War Battle Of Atlanta. Whereas, a stop off at the Coca-Cola museum is often quite fun.

Historical sights abound in the city. One of the first libraries of its kind, the Auburn Research Library offers archival and reference collections related to the study of African cultures. Most often those visiting the library plan a half or whole day to do so. For, there are a number of different historical documents and exhibitions which include a great deal of information which is important to read in order to understand the strengths, struggles and successes of African American people.

The city also plays host to a number of historic neighborhoods. One of the favorites, among tourists and residents is that of Buckhead. For, the area hosts a number of eateries, shops, historic homes and elegant hotels. As such, whether simply taking a stroll through the neighborhood to look at the homes and hotels, or stopping off for shopping, lunch or dinner, the area is often considered one of the best places to do so.

Centennial Olympic Park and the CNN Headquarters are most often stops on an organized tour. The park, now a sports complex used by a number of local and national groups was originally built for the 1996 Olympic Games. Whereas, the CNN center provides information and insight on how a news organization decides on which stories are worthy of public knowledge.

Another museum which is worth a stop is that of the Fernback museum. For, this is a museum which focuses on the development of life on earth. As such, there are a number of interactive exhibits which help define, describe and explain life from the beginning to present day. In addition, there is also an IMAX theater which often features documentaries and first run films. While the IMAX is part of the complex, tickets are often separate and apart from General Admission.

The Jimmy Carter presidential complex also offers visitors insight into the Carter administration through the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and museum. President Carter was one of the most loved presidents in the United States. As such, The Carter Center host a number of photographs and other memorabilia from the time of the Carter presidency including a replica of the Oval Office.




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