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Ramada Plaza Hotel- Atlanta Downtown Date Remodeled: 2001 Local Attractions: Area Overview Located between Turner Field (home to the Atlanta Braves) and the Georgia State Capitol, both within a few blocks, and conveniently accessible at exit 246, off Interstate 75 in downtown Atlanta. Turner Field 755 Hank Aaron Drive Atlanta, GA 30315 404-614-2311 Hours of Operation: Oct-Feb Mon-Sat 10 AM - 2 PM every hour; Mar-Sept Mon-Sat 9:30 AM - 4 PM, Sun 1PM - 4 PM every half hour Turner Field tours, Braves Hall of Fame, admission cost varies, groups of 20 or more must make reservations 2 weeks in advance. Georgia State Capitol Capitol Hill at Washington St. Atlanta, GA 30334 404-656-2844 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri 8 AM - 5 PM; closed weekends Native gold tops the dome of Georgia's capitol, an 1889 building that houses natural science displays, a hall of flags and a hall of fame honoring outstanding Georgians. Underground Atlanta Peachtree at Alabama Street Atlanta, GA 30303 404-523-2311 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 10 AM-9:30 PM; Sun Noon - 6 PM 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. World of Coca Cola 55 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Atlanta, GA 30303 404-676-5151 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 9 AM-5PM; Sun Noon-6PM The story of Coca Cola is told through fascinating exhibits, collection of memorabilia, classic radio process and a futuristic soda fountain. Zoo Atlanta Grant Park 800 Cherokee Avenue, SE Atlanta, GA 30315 404-624-5600 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM (5:30 PM on weekends) See the giant pandas of Chengdu, gorillas, orangutans, tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, birds and more in natural habitats. CNN Center/Studio Tour One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303 404-827-2300 Hours of Operation: Daily 9 AM - 6 PM (tours); Weekdays at 3 PM Talkback Live Take a tour behind-the-scenes of the global headquarters of CNN make headlines on CNN Talkback Live, a live, interactive town meeting telecast weekdays. Centennial Olympic Park 265 Luckie St. Atlanta, GA 30313 404-223-4412 Hours of Operation: Daily 7 AM - 11 PM Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta is a 21acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial Olympic games. Visit the Fountain of Rings, the world's largest fountain urilizin the Olympic symbol of five interconnecting rings with 25 water jets. Georgia Dome One Georgia Dome Drive, NW Atlanta, GA 30313 404-223-9200 Hours of Operation: Tours Tue-Sat 10AM-4PM; Sun Noon - 4 PM World's largest cable supported dome offers hosted tours open to the public. Come see the site of the 1994 and 2000 Super Bowl! Philips Arena One Philips Drive Atlanta, GA 30303 404-878-3000 Call for Tours Home to the NBA Atlanta Hawks and the NHL Atlanta Thrashers. Full of Philips technology, the Thrashers Nest, 10,000 square foot Phillips Experience and 624 Philips televisions throughout the arena. Six Flags over Georgia Interstate 20 at Six Flags Drive Atlanta, GA 3033 770-948-9290 Hours of Operation: Daily during summer; Open weekends in spring and fall World of fun, not a world away, with heart pounding rides, live Broadway-style shows and thrilling attractions. Stone Mountain Park 6867 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain, GA 30086 770-498-5700 Call for hours (seasonal changes) World's largest exposed mass of granite, 3,200 acre park features a skylift to the top of Stone Mountain, Paddlewheel riverboat, scenic railroad, and two championship golf courses. Atlanta Cyclorama 800-C Cerokee Ave SE Atlanta, GA 30315 404-658-7625 Hours of Operation: Daily 9:20 AM - 4:30 PM (seasonal changes) 1864 Civil War battle of Atlanta revolves around you, literally, in this immense painting in the round. Completed in 1885. Fernbank Museum of Natural History 767 Clifton Rd, NE Atlanta, GA 30307 404-929-6400 Call for schedule Fernbank's permanent exhibts include "A Walk Through Time in Georgia", "Spectrum of the Senses" , the Children's Discovery Rooms and IMAX Theater. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library 441 Freedom Parkway Atlanta, GA 30307 404-331-3942 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 9AM-4:45PM; Sun Noon-4:45PM Museum honors the early life, political career and presidency of Jimmy Carter. Margaret Mitchell House and Museum 990 Peachtree St. Atlanta, GA 30309 404-249-7015 Hours of Operation: Daily 10 AM - 5 PM Tour the historic house and apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote one of the world's most beloved novels, "Gone With the Wind". Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site 450 Auburn Avenue, NE Atlanta, GA 30312 404-331-6922 Hours of Operation: 9 AM - 5 PM Capture the dream at the birthplace and home of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Sci Trek, Georgia's Technology Adventure 395 Piedmont Avenue Atlanta, GA 30308 404-522-5500 Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 10 AM-5 PM; Sun Noon-5 PM Ranked as one of the top ten science centers in the nation, SciTrek is Georgia's science and technology adventure. Fox Theater 660 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30365 404-817-8700 Hours of Operation: Year round tours (Mon, Thurs, Sat) 1929 Moorish/Egyptian/Art Deco fantasy that hosts a wide range of live performances. Atlanta Botanical Garden Piedmont Ave at the Prado Atlanta, GA 30309 404-876-5859 Hours of Operation: Tue-Sun 9 AM - 6 PM (extended until 7 PM) Tropical, desert and endangered plants from around the world are shown year round in the Fuqua Conservatory. High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree St, NE Atlanta, GA 30309 404-733-4400 Hours of Operation: Tue-Sat 10 AM - 5 PM; Sun Noon - 5 PM Houses European and American paintings, special exhibitions with special pricing, African, Decorative, Folk and 20th Century art and interactive gallery. Outdoor Pool with Sunbathing Deck In hotel Hours of Operation: 6 AM - 10 PM Views of city skyline from rooftop pool. Cardio-Fitness Facility In hotel Hours of Operation: 6 AM - 10 PM 2,000 square feet of stair steppers, treadmills, cycles, free weights, universal weight machines and more. Services: We are a RAMADA GOLD KEY PROPERTY! Located just one block from Turner Field and two blocks from the Capitol, the Ramada Plaza Hotel Capitol/Downtown is the perfect place to stay during your next trip to Atlanta. This beautiful hotel has just undergone a total renovation of all rooms, meeting space and public areas, returning the building to its original splendor. Each room now features marble bathrooms, dual-line telephones, high-speed internet access, and brand new Kimball furnishings. The 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space is also perfect to host your next function. Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport is just 8 miles away, making the Ramada Plaza one of downtown's most accessible hotels. We look forward to having you with us! Area Served: Atlanta, Marietta, Smyrna, Roswell, Peachtree City, World of Coca-Cola, Stone Mountain Park, Zoo Atlanta, Grant Park, African-American Panoramic Experience, APEX, CNN Studios, Turner Broadcasting System, Fox Theatre, High Museum of Art, Georgia, USA |