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Welcome to Atlanta! This audio tour invites you to hang around its downtown while enjoying elaborate museums, record-shattering restaurants, and top-tier entertainment venues. You will start the tour at the monumental Georgia World Congress Center that can fit the Titanic into one of its lobbies. Next, you will see the third-busiest arena in the US, Philips Arena, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. From there, you will walk toward the Centennial Olympic Park, a green space adorned with the famous Fountain of Rings to commemorate the 1996 Summer Olympics. Don't miss a ride at the nearby 200-foot-tall SkyView Ferris wheel for an aerial view of the area. After that, take a chance to experience the legacy of the Coca-Cola company and taste iconic flavors at the World of Coca-Cola museum. Side by side, you will see the resonant National Center for Civil and Human Rights inspired by the Atlanta-born Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During your tour, if you like, you can visit the gigantic two-blocks Varsity restaurant and be amazed by its capacity of 800 diners. Moving further, take in the High Museum of Art's dramatic exterior by Pritzker Prize winners – Richard Meier and Renzo Piano. You will finish the tour near the striking Museum of Design Atlanta, which was changed from a parking garage to the only Southeast museum focusing just on design. Join the tour and get on the urban adventure to explore what downtown Atlanta has to surprise you with!
Embark on a captivating stroll through Atlanta's Sweet Auburn, an area that buzzed with the profound energy of the Civil Rights Movement. This in-app audio tour is tailored for history enthusiasts and cultural explorers, aiming to connect with the past in a way that truly resonates. Journey down the same paths civil rights icons walked, and observe the landmarks where pivotal moments unfolded. The tour kicks off outside the Atlanta Breakfast Club and unwinds through the neighborhood's avenues, concluding at the historical site of Madame CJ Walker's original beauty salon. Along the route, key sites such as Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and The King Center enrich the understanding of the struggles and triumphs that took place here. As you delve into the stories behind the Wheat Street Baptist Church, Historic Fire Station No. 6, and the John Lewis Mural, unveil a deeper connection to Atlanta's heart and soul. Completing the tour, you'll not only have witnessed the power of murals and statues that capture the essence of Sweet Auburn but also have gained an intimate glimpse into a neighborhood that played a significant role in shaping American history.
Plunge into the vibrant history and culture of Atlanta with this self-guided audio tour around Centennial Olympic Park and Pemberton Place. This journey is tailored for history buffs and cultural enthusiasts eager to wander through the chapters of Atlanta's age-old stories and modern-day marvels, all at their own pace. The audio guide leads from the symbolic Olympic Rings, where the tour begins, to the appetizing narrative of Waffle House, where it concludes. Along the route, you'll traverse the Quilt of Nations, admire the Androgyne Planet sculpture, and pay homage at the Paralympic Games Monument. Begin at Centennial Olympic Park's gateway – the Olympic Rings sculptural fountain – and culminate your experience with a peek into an iconic Atlanta diner's past. On this fascinating trail, expect to stand amongst the echoes of Olympic heroes, encounter tributes to civil rights giants, and uncover the roots of Coca-Cola. You'll explore where history was etched into the city's heart and learn stories that continue to shape Atlanta today.