Stone Mountain Park -
Home to the largest exposed piece of granite in the world and Georgia's newest attraction, Stone Mountain Park is one of the United States' most popular attractions, hosting over 4 million visitors annually. Visitors can explore the Park's 3,200 acres of lakes and woodlands, several attractions including their latest attraction Crossroads, as well as a variety of recreational activities including golf, tennis, swimming, boating, and hiking. Stone Mountain is managed by Silver Dollar City, Inc
Fernbank Museum's
Open Fernbank Museum's doors to discover a world of dinosaurs, artifacts, science interactives, shells, wildlife, IMAX® films and more as you learn about the earth's history, the physical universe, the environment and human culture at one of the Southeast's largest natural history museums
Carlos Museum
Worlds await you at the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the campus of Emory University. Maintaining the largest collection of ancient art in the Southeast, the Museum houses more than 16,ooo objects ranging from 9,ooo year-old idols to contemporary photographs.
From the Egyptian Gallery to the Classical Court to the Ancient American and African galleries, the Carlos is a unique treasure among Atlanta's cultural attractions. The Museum offers exciting special exhibitions throughout the year drawn from its own collections and from others around the world. There is always something new to see.
The handsome architecture of the building boasting a design by renowned architect Michael Graves-provides a warm, intimate environment that reflects and complements the works of art within it.
Visit our award-winning website and the multimedia centers located throughout the Museum. With state-of-the-art technology at their fingertips, visitors can discover the worlds of art and culture found in the Carlos Museum.
Callanwolde
Callanwolde, the magnificent Tudor-style mansion, was built in 1920 as the home of Charles Howard Candler, eldest son of Coca-Cola founder Asa G. Candler. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Callanwolde is now one of the most unique art centers in the country
The name Callanwolde, which translates "Candler Woods, " originated from "Callan Castle, " the ancestral home in Ireland. Designed by Henry Hornbostel, who also designed Emory University, the entire 27,000 square feet mansion is centered about a large courtyard.
Especially designed for and built into the mansion, the music system at Callanwolde is one of its most unique features. The heart of this system is the magnificent 3,752 pipe Aeolian organ. The largest of its kind in playable condition, its outlets extend from the tone room to every major room in the house.
The Callanwolde estate is located in the Druid Hills section of Atlanta, an area planned by the firm of Frederick Law Olmstead, who designed Central Park in New York. Of the original 27 acres, approximately 12 remain. The sculptured lawns and formal garden have been restored and are maintained by the DeKalb County Parks Department, the DeKalb Federation of Garden Clubs and the Redbud District, Garden Clubs of Georgia, Inc
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