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Some of Atlanta's other attractions of note include...
African-American Panoramic Experience (APEX) |
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Atlanta University Center
440 Westview Drive (404) 522-8980
The Vine City area of Atlanta holds the country's largest concentration
of African-American colleges, dating back to the post-Civil War era. They
include Clark Atlanta University, the Interdenominational Theological Center,
and Morehouse, Morehouse School of Medicine, Morris Brown and Spelman colleges.
The 15-room Alonzo Herndon mansion, built by the founder of the Atlanta
Life Insurance Co. in 1910, also is located in the vicinity and is now an
African-American museum.
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Ave. (404) 730-4001
Operated by the Atlanta-Fulton County Library System, the collection here
features documents, rare records, letters and literature.
Centennial Olympic Park
International Boulevard at Techwood Drive (404) 222-PARK
This 21-acre site downtown was one of the most popular spots in the city
during the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. Water Gardens and "Quilt"
Plazas have since been added to the park.
Stone Mountain Park
Highway 78 (770) 498-5690
This 3,200-acre complex features a sky lift to the top of the mountain,
a steam-driven locomotive, riverboat cruises and a lasershow on the side
of the mountain during the warmer months. Formerly home to headquarters
of racist organizations, the City of Stone Mountain recently elected their
first African-American Mayor.
Hammonds House Galleries and Resource Center of African-American Art
503 Peeples St. (404) 752-8730
Permanent exhibitions at this 14-room, Victorian house in Atlanta's historic
West End community include works by Romare Bearden and Haitian artists.
High Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St. (404) 733-4400
High Museum of Art Folk Art & Photography Galleries
30 John Wesley Dobbs Ave. (404) 577-6940
The High Museum houses European and American paintings, African, decorative
and 20th century art, photography, graphics and "Spectacles,"
a children's gallery. The High's downtown galleries offer folk art and photography
exhibitions.
Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site
Auburn Avenue, Jackson St and Boulevard (404) 331-3920
This is where civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. was born and raised.
it includes the King Birth Home, Ebenezer Baptist Church arid a Visitors
Center.
SciTrek
395 Piedmont Ave. (404) 522-5500
Ranked as one of the top 10 science centers in the nation, SciTrek houses
more than 100 interactive exhibits, as well as traveling exhibits.
Sweet Auburn District
This area was the thriving center of black enterprise in Atlanta from the
1890s through the 1940s. It is the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King
Jr., and the site of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and noted
black owned businesses, such as the Atlanta Life Insurance Co.
Underground Atlanta
Peachtree St at Alabama St. (404) 523-2311
Six city blocks in the heart of Atlanta have been transformed into a spirited
urban marketplace featuring 12 spectacular restaurants, over 100 specialty
shops and entertainment emporiums, as well as street cart merchants. MARTA
entrance located opposite Five Points station.
William Bremon Jewish Heritage Museum
1440 Spring St. (404) 873-1661
This museum explores Jewish heritage in general and relates Jewish heritage
to other cul-
tures and religions.
The World of Coca-Cola Atlanta
55 Martin @ lgng Jr. Drive (404) 676-5151
More than I million people visit this attraction annually. Included is a
re-creation of a 1930s soda fountain, vintage TV and radio commercials,
and the Everything Coca-Cola store containing the world's largest selection
of Coke merchandise.
Wren's Nest
1050 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. (404) 753-8535
The Victorian-era home of Georgia author Joel Chandler Harris, famous for
his Uncle Remus tales, features guided tours, storytelling programs and
Br'er Rabbit memorabilia.
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave. (404) 624-5678
Featured here are more than 1,000 animals in naturalistic habitats that
simulate their native homes. A highlight is the Ford African Rain Forest
natural gorilla habitat. The Atlanta Cyclorama next door tells the
history of the 1864 Battle of Atlanta through a massive circular painting
and narrated dialogue.
Web Site Designed & Maintained by Chris
Mabry.
© 1998 National Black Arts Festival
Posted: 5/17/98, Last modified on: 6/8/98.