With all the events going on in Atlanta from week to week, and month to month, it can be difficult to keep up with what is happening and definitely annoying to constantly shell out cash for each new occasion.
The Atlanta CityPass mimics CityPass for any other major city, in that it is essentially a booklet of major Atlanta attractions that you can purchase with tickets included. The booklet features eight different events with the headliners noted as the Inside CNN Atlanta Studio Tour, the New World of Coca-Cola, the Georgia Aquarium and the High Museum of Art. You can customize the remaining tickets depending on what you would like to see and depending on what events are in season at the time. The Atlanta events scene does change constantly so if you have a particular event or show in mind then you should be sure to buy your pass and book your trip while it is still in the city. Alternative tickets included in the CityPass include the Fernbank Museum of Natural History, the Atlanta Botanical Garden, Zoo Atlanta or the Atlanta History Center.
The Georgia Aquarium pass will entitle you to immediate entry so that you will not have to stand in line to redeem your coupon for tickets, so you can walk right in and see all the tropical fish and sea creatures on display. The Aquarium is a popular destination for tourist families, as well as those families residing in Atlanta – there is something about colourful, and sometimes tiny or massive fish, that the kids can’t get enough of. Don’t forget to spend some time with the sharks!
Coca-Cola is one of the major draws for Atlanta bringing in tourists every day who want to see where their favorite soft drink is made and just how it is done. This is Atlanta’s answer to the Hershey’s Chocolate Factory tour.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden is not always very high on the list for kids, but for those who are so inclined, these are an absolute triumph in terms of gardening. The grounds are perfectly manicured, stunning, and a wonderful treat for anyone who either enjoys gardening, wants a relaxing stroll, or both.
One of the biggest draws on the CityPass schedule is Zoo Atlanta - somewhere that kids and adults are always ready to explore. There are over 200 animals in this facility, so you will want to give yourself plenty of time to get to know them all!
Aside from the other tickets included in the package, CityPass comes with several bonus features just to help you out during your stay in the city and these may include a coupon for the Sun Dial Bar Restaurant and View, a one-day A-Station card that entitles you to certain discounts and specials within the station, and a two-for-one entry coupon to the Atlanta Preservation Center Historic Walking Tour. The CityPass basically gives you the opportunity to make one purchase instead of multiple event purchases - and if you aren’t entirely sure which venues to visit, this will make some of the decisions for you.