Schedule Hotel/Travel Registration Sponsors News and FAQs About Atlanta Contact Us Home About Atlanta Atlanta Botanical Garden - The Garden features 15 acres of outdoor display gardens, in addition to the conservatory housing rare and endangered plants from tropical rainforests and desert regions. Plant collections, especially orchids, conifers and carnivorous plants, have achieved eminence, and the native plant conservation program is renowned. Through the years the display gardens have been refined to provide 12 months of beauty. Atlanta History Center - The History Center is one of the Southeast's largest history museums, research library's and archives that annually serves more than 10,000 patrons. The Center comprises two historic houses illustrating over a century of Atlanta's history; a two-acre midtown campus which houses the Margaret Mitchell House & Museum; and a series of gardens unique in both design and horticultural presentation in the metropolitan area. CNN Center - The CNN Center offers visitors a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes of CNN's international networks on the CNN Studio Tour … tracing the growth of CNN as it parallels world events over the past 20 years. Visitors are able to actually 'see' news travel though the newsrooms of CNN and Headline News on its way to the anchor's desk where it is delivered live right before their eyes. Carter Presidential Library and Museum - The Carter Center is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn , the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 65 countries. Centennial Olympic Park - Originally built for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games, the Park is a favorite not only of Downtown residents, but of visitors from all over Atlanta and all around the world. The Fountain of Rings is the world's largest interactive fountain utilizing the Olympic symbol of five interconnecting Rings. Each of the five Olympic Rings is 25 feet in diameter, large enough to comfortably park two cars side-by-side within each Ring. Fernbank Museum of Natural History - As one of the South's preeminent museums, Fernbank Museum of Natural History is a gateway for discovery and exploration, unfolding the story of the earth's history, the physical universe, the environment and human culture through exhibitions, programs and films in the IMAX® Theatre. Fox Theater - The Fox stands today as a fiercely protected landmark and a nationally acclaimed theater; having survived depression, mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, competition, television, real estate development, and above all, age. The Fox is an aggressively preserved Landmark that has been designated a National Historic Landmark, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Georgia Aquarium - With over 8 million gallons of fresh and marine water, and 100,000 animals representing 500 species from around the globe, you’re sure to see things you’ve never seen before! There are 60 habitats at the Georgia Aquarium with 12,000 square feet of viewing windows. The largest habitat holds 6.2 million gallons of water and measures 263’ long x 126’ wide x 33’ deep, at its largest points. It was specially designed to house whale sharks along side ten of thousands of other animals that typically live along a coral reef and out to the open ocean. The Georgia Aquarium boasts a 100 foot long tunnel and one of the largest aquarium windows in the world with views into whale shark habitat. High Museum of Art - The High Museum of Art is the leading art museum in the Southeastern United States. Located in Atlanta's Midtown arts and business district, The High's collections include African art, American art, decorative arts, European art, folk art, modern and contemporary art, and photography. Today the High welcomes nearly 500,000 visitors annually, boasts a collection of over 11,000 works of art, and serves a membership of more than 40,000 households, the eighth largest museum membership in the country. Margaret Mitchell House - Margaret Mitchell penned the world's most popular novel, Gone with the Wind, while residing here. Having survived arson and many seasons of decay, the house has been completely restored. Guided tours feature a wealth of historical and anecdotal information on Mitchell, the house and Atlanta in general. Martin Luther King Jr. Center - The King Center is the official, living memorial dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., leader of America's greatest nonviolent movement for justice, equality and peace. More than 650,000 visitors from all over the world are drawn annually to the King Center to pay homage to Dr. King, view unique exhibits illustrating his life and teachings. Piedmont Park - In the heart of Midtown, Piedmont Park has a surprising history unknown to most who enjoy it. It has served as a farm, a World War I encampment, a driving club (and we don't mean golf...), and as the grounds for the 1895 Cotton States and International Exposition - all before becoming a public park! This historic site has hosted many of the events that have helped shape Atlanta. Nearly 3,000,000 people a year visit Piedmont Park. Stone Mountain Park - On 3,200 gorgeous acres just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta, the perfect blend of outdoor entertainment and recreation is realized at Stone Mountain Park. The mountain itself is the world's largest mass of exposed granite. The centerpiece of the Park -- and one of the true marvels of western engineering -- is found on the mountain's North side, where you'll see the world's largest high relief carving, depicting three heroes of the American Confederacy. Underground Atlanta - Underground Atlanta combines the old Atlanta with the contemporary world style. This five-block area is a historic site, decorated with features such as shopping, dining and reoccurring annual events. In addition, over a 100 street vendors provide their services as you walk thru this unique Atlanta landmark. World of Coca-Cola - The World of Coca-Cola traces the history of the world's most popular soft drink. You'll journey more than 100 years into the past and explore the future of the magical story of Coca-Cola®. View vintage television commercials, watch the evolution of product packaging and vending, including the first soft-drink dispenser in space, and taste 23 exotic beverages made by The Coca-Cola Company around the world (but not available in the U.S.), one of the most popular parts of the attraction. Zoo Atlanta - Today this nationally recognized animal habitat is home to two giant pandas, Lun Lun and Yang Yang, on loan from the Chengdu Zoo in China. Primates run free in the Ford African Rain Forest and the people are contained to an intricate maze of pathways that allow you to explore wildlife from all across the world.     NAPABA Southeast Regional Conference is hosted by GAPABA www.gapaba.org  info@gapaba.org     Copyright © . Holden Media Group. All rights reserved.