subject: The Most Recommended Museums in Atlanta, USA [print this page] The Most Recommended Museums in Atlanta, USA
Atlanta is a city of diversity and this is very much reflected in its museums, which encompass interests far beyond the regular science and nature themes that most cities offer. Today this city is full of attractions, lovely restaurants and the most modern hotels in USA, but it also has a rich historical past and you have to visit its museums to learn more about the "Beauty" of the region- Atlanta.
There are a large number of hotels in Atlanta, offering accommodation to all types of visitors- from the budget traveler to those one looking for luxury accommodation.
Here is the list of the most popular museums which you have to visit for sure.
1. Atlanta History Center- The Atlanta History Center is a popular museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the South. Through signature, temporary and traveling exhibitions, visitors can learn more about the interesting history of Georgia's capital city. The History Center also features 33 acres / 13 hectares of themed gardens and beautiful nature trails, as well as a number of historic buildings open for public access, such as the Swan House and the antebellum farmhouse named the Tullie Smith House.
2. Fernbank Museum of Natural History- This 160,000-square-foot attraction is set in a magnificent period building that boasts spiraling staircases, fossil-covered floors, dinosaur skeletons, and a towering skylight that overlooks Fernbank Forest. Attractions inside the Fernbank Museum of Natural History include an IMAX theater, a coral reef aquarium, a historical exhibit and a stunning display of shells.
3. Children's Museum of Atlanta- Imagine It!, or the Children's Museum of Atlanta as it is otherwise known, is dedicated to creating environments where children can learn through interaction with cleverly designed exhibits. The attractions are grouped within four themed zones: Fundamentally Food, Let Your Creativity Flow, Tools for Solutions and Leaping into Learning.
4. Margaret Mitchell House and Museum- Once the home of the famous author Margaret Mitchell, this house was where she spent almost 10 years working on the classic novel 'Gone with the Wind'. Now the Margaret Mitchell House and Museum pays tribute to the author through guided tours which present visitors with a range of well-preserved artifacts from the author's life.
5. The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking- The Robert C. Williams American Museum of Papermaking, on the northwestern side of Atlanta, is one of the world's premier sources of historical information about paper. Visitors can view the impressive collection of 10,000 watermarks, papers, tools, machines and manuscripts, as well as more than 2,000 books from all ages made from a variety of paper.
There are many things to do and visit when traveling to Atlanta. If you need to have the best discounted rates you can book online hotel in USA and enjoy a great vacation.
