Amazing Atlanta: here's your guide to the best Atlanta has to offer: dining, nighttime haunts, majestic esplanades, unrivaled museums, monuments and battlegrounds, and the most formidable golf courses this side of Augusta

Art Business News, August, 2004

The High Museum of Art

1280 Peachtree St.

Robert Woodruff Arts Center

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-733-4444

More than just a world-class museum of art, the High Museum is an architectural achievement in itself. The High Museum is filled with a collection of paintings, sculpture, photography, contemporary and decorative art. MIDTOWN. Adults $8.

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

441 Freedom Pkwy.

Atlanta, GA 30307

404-865-7100

The Jimmy Carter Museum and Library offers a unique look into the life of the former president and world humanitarian. The museum includes two screening rooms, a restaurant, and a full-scale replica of President Carter's oval office. The Japanese Garden on the grounds provides a perfect view of the downtown skyline. PONCEY-HIGHLAND. Adults $7.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

767 Clifton Rd. NE

Atlanta, GA 30307

404-929-6300

The Fernbank Museum of Natural History provides an awesome experience for all who visit. With the light-filled atrium, floors studded with fossils which are millions of years old, the jumbo kaleidoscope, or the IMAX theater, families will not be hard-pressed to find something that excites everyone. DRUID HILLS. Adults $12.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Ave. NE

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-876-5859

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is an escape from the grind that can be found outside its walls. With tranquil gardens, including the popular Chinese garden, visitors will be swept away in relaxation upon visiting the garden. MIDTOWN. Adults $7.

Chihuly in the Garden

Among the beautiful tranquility of the Atlanta Botanical Gardens, Dale Chihuly, world-renowned artist, uses the foliage to accent his beautiful glasswork. The handmade treasures are suspended in air and are found floating in the garden's ponds. MIDTOWN $7

Centennial Olympic Park

265 Park Ave. W

Atlanta, GA 30313

404-222-7275

As host of the 1996 Olympic Games, the city of Atlanta took with it the greatest souvenir of the international event; the Centennial Olympic Park. The park features great places to picnic, play, or listen to a free concert. The Fountain of Rings is a popular attraction amongst park-goers, who marvel in the shooting streams of water. DOWNTOWN.

Grant Park

Berne St.

Atlanta, GA 30312

404-624-0697

Grant Park offers a great experience for families looking to spend a day outdoors, enjoying the beautiful Georgia weather. Barbeque pits, pavilions and recreation areas are complemented by the Zoo, The Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. EAST DOWNTOWN.

CNN Studio Tour

One CNN Center

Atlanta, GA 30303

404-827-2300

In the past 20 years, CNN has led the way in the cable news revolution. Located in the heart of Atlanta, CNN offers studio tours and a behind the scenes look at the world of the original cable news network. DOWNTOWN. $8.

Fox Theatre

660 Peachtree St. NE

Atlanta, GA 30308

404-881-2100

The Fox Theater is one of the most versatile venues in the Atlanta area. Housing Broadway productions, blockbuster shows and movies, operas, rock concerts, ballet and symphonic productions, the Fox Theater is the prime entertainment destination and a beautiful place to catch a show. MIDTOWN.