Georgia Aquarium

I would like to tell about a famous place in Atlanta, called “Margaret Mitchell’s House”. It is the home where Margaret Mitchell lived when she wrote “Gone With The Wind”. They have exhibits of Margaret's newspaper articles, and a constantly running film about the premiere of the movie in Atlanta. The tour is about 35 minutes long and consists of a discussion of some pictures and things from Margaret's life, and then a tour of the apartment where she and John lived. No, it is not the original furniture, because the place has been burned down twice, and been rebuilt, but they appear to have kept everything as close to the original as possible. For example, the typewriter is not the original one but the tour guide said that he had observed the original and did not see the difference in comparing them. I think this is recognition of history, good will, and some appreciation of the book that should not be missed. We enjoyed hearing the story of how the book came to be. The docents are very friendly and knowledgeable.

by Erica

Georgia Aquarium

      









In November 2001 Bernard Marcus announced his intention about presenting Atlanta with an aquarium that would encourage both education and economic growth. After visiting 56 aquariums in 13 countries with his wife, he donated $250 million toward what was to become Georgia Aquarium. Corporate contributions totaling an additional $40 million allowed the aquarium to open debt-free.

The Georgia Aquarium is a public aquarium in Atlanta, there live more than 100,000 animals, representing 500 species, and all of them live in pond marine or fresh water. There are different specimens from all over the world. Some notables ones are whole sharks, beluga whales, and bottlenose dolphins. This place inaugurated in 2005 and is one of the largest aquarium in the world.

Up to now, the Georgian Aquarium is the best place I have visited since a came to Atlanta.

One good things about aquarium is that in your birthday the access is free. Also, twice a year, Georgia Tech reserves the entire aquarium especially for its student, in such events the entrance in is pretty chip. Usually this events is at night.

For see the prices access:

http://www.georgiaaquarium.org/plan-your-visit/

Address:  
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker Street NW
Atlanta, GA 30313
404.581.4000 

--By Denise--