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 Atlanta
has so much to see and do there is something exciting
for the whole family. We have provided information about
museums, sports, and guided tours elsewhere on this site but
here we have the activity seekers dream. Racing is a
large part of Atlanta. There is the racing hall of fame,
motor speedways, go cart racing, and many places where you can
sit in the drivers seat. Racing is just the beginning!
Six Flags, ESPN Zone, and the White Water Theme Park are some
other exciting activates to keep your heart pounding. If
excitement is what you are looking for, look below and you
will find it.
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Attractions & Activities
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American
Adventures Amusement Park
- Georgia's amusement park for families
with kids age 12 and under. American Adventures features 15
amusement rides age-appropriate for young children up to age 12,
plus the amazing 3-story Foam Factory indoor attraction, plus
mini golf and go-cart racing and an arcade. (770) 424-9283
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Andretti
Speed Lab
- Premiere 100,000 sq. ft. corporate &
entertainment complex with racing & sports theme. Opening
October 2000. Unique event center will offer state-of-the-art
conference facilities, a full service business center, a themed
restaurant, indoor high performance-karting, rock climbing wall,
challenging ropes course, simulators & one of the largest
arcade amusement areas in the southeast. Multi-lingual meeting
planners available. Specializes in facilitated team building
events, corporate outings, & family celebrations. Open to
the public. Accommodates 2200 guests inside for informal food
& entertainment activities. Accommodates 250-300 guests in
flexible multi-purpose conference center. (770) 992-5688
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Appalachian
Wildwaters/USA Raft
- Offers rafting on nine rivers including
the Ocoee, Pigeon, Nantahala, Nolichucky, and French Broad.
Appalachian Wildwaters offers premier rafting experiences on the
New, Gauley, Cheat, Tygart, and Youghiogheny rivers of West
Virginia. (423) 338-2381
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Atlanta
Motor Speedway
- Tour the famous Atlanta Motor Speedway
and glimpse behind the scenes of one of the premier motor sports
facilities in the country. (770) 707-7904
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Centennial
Olympic Park
- Located in the heart of downtown
Atlanta. The park is a 21-acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial
Olympic Games. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. til 11 p.m.
Visit The Fountain of Rings, the world's largest fountain
utilizing the Olympic symbol of five interconnecting rings with
25 water jets. (404) 223-4412
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ESPN
Zone Atlanta
- The ultimate sports themed dining and
entertainment complex. (404) 682-3776
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Georgia
Dome -
The world's largest cable-supported dome offers
hosted tours open to the public. Come see the site of the 1994
Super Bowl. Visit the venue that hosted gymnastics and
basketball for the 1996 Summer Olympics. Tours are available
(404) 223-9200
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Kangaroo
Conservation Center
- 87-acre wildlife preserve housing the
largest Kangaroo collection outside of Australia. (706)
265-6100
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Philips
Arena -
Covering 4.4 acres, the Philips Arena is a state of
the art multi-purpose sport & entertainment complex. Home to
the NBA Atlanta Hawks & the NHL Atlanta Thrashers. Fans will
enjoy streetscapes, including Hawk Walk, the "interior
street." The most visible marketing tactic is that the
arena is full of Philips technology. The Thrashers Nest, an
interactive area for fans, includes the 10,000-square-foot
Philips Experience, which lets fans try out Philips products.
The area includes the 60-foot Philips "video totem,"
which consists of a dozen, 15-foot TV screens. The totem is
suspended above an area surrounded by digital cameras, so fans
can watch themselves on the screen. Philips Experience also
features a virtual reality hockey game & 3-D video
capability. Fans also can keep tabs on the game while they wait
in line for a hot dog by watching one of the 624 Philips TVs
throughout the arena. The arena`s luxury suites offer Internet
access & e-mail accounts through Philips` WebTVs. Philips
lighting products, including 10,500 bulbs, are used throughout
the arena. (404) 878-3000
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Six
Flags Over Georgia
- With heart-pounding rides, live
Broadway-style shows and thrilling attractions. Six Flags Over
Georgia is The World Of Fun, Not A World Away! Join Six Flags
Over Georgia in 1998 to celebrate the 31st season of family fun
for all ages. Open weekends, spring and fall; daily during the
summer. (770) 948-9290
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Speed Zone
- Racing-themed entertainment park with
full-service restaurant, bar, and banquet facilities. Four
unique types of custom-scaled racing, over 100 electronic video
games and pool tables. "SpeedZone. Fast cars. Good food.
And a bunch of other stuff we think is cool." (770)
514-8081
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White
Water Theme Park
- The South's largest water theme park
with nearly 50 ways to get wet on 50 scenic acres. Lazy rivers,
a 750,000-gallon wavepool, single and double tube slides, body
flumes, and family raft rides, including the 90-foot tall
Cliffhanger freefall. Children's attractions and activity pool
also featured. (770) 424-WAVE
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Zoo
Atlanta -
Don't miss the Giant Pandas of Chengdu, now open! See
gorillas, orangutans, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, birds
& more in natural habitats. (404) 624-5600
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