Planning for a vacation in advance is ideal because it will give you a clear idea of things to do, places to see, sights to visit and all that you must get done while on your trip. Travel plans are best implemented when they are detailed well beforehand. And for those who want to visit Atlanta and make the most of their trip, a decided list of top things to do and places to go to can be a great tool.

Planning for Your Atlanta Trip

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For art lovers, the High Museum of Art is one of the main attractions of the region. Established in the year 1905, this museum serves as a collection of some astounding permanent and traveling art collections. The admission ticket for adults is priced at $18, for children between 6 and 17 is priced at $11, for senior citizens and students it is priced at $15 and kids under 5 get in for free.

The High Museum of Art

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Things to Do on Your Trip to Atlanta

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The 185-acre big Piedmont Park is an important tourist attraction in Atlanta. The Atlanta Botanical Gardens are found within the Piedmont Park, which happens to be a popular spot for picnicking families. The park is complete with a duck pond and jogger's trails.

Visit the Piedmont Park and Botanical Gardens in Atlanta

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Tour Atlanta

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If Atlanta is where you're heading this summer you're bound to have a great time. There's no dearth of entertainment or restaurants or shopping malls in this urban hub to keep you busy all day long and often all night long as well.

What we are going to let you in on are the five top fun things you must do while you're here:

1. Visit Stone Mountain Park: Climb into a Skylift and get a great view of the largest exposed granite area into which have been carved a confederate trio on horseback. The Skylift affords close-up views of the carving and the surrounding scenery. Add to the fun by enjoying a river cruise, a hike, a railroad ride or a laser show. Try all the rides in the Waterslide Park. They're a great way to cool off in the summer heat.

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2. Tour Underground Atlanta: A big hit with kids, this building contains 5 blocks of shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment including a guided tour down its cobbled streets. After dark, this becomes a favorite haunt for adults looking to enjoy some dancing, live music and nightlife in general.

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3. Visit Fox Theatre: Take a guided tour of this Mosque that was built in the 1920s or watch one of the many musical, opera, pop or acrobat shows here. Don't miss Mighty Mo, a massive organ outfitted with four keyboards.

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4. Visit the CNN Studio: A 50 minute tour of what goes on behind the scenes of a major 24-7 news channel is all you need to help you appreciate the whole process involved in keeping you informed at all times of day and night.

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5. Walk through and discover the Virginia Highlands neighborhood: Not only will you be able to pick some unique items while browsing the many boutiques and galleries, but you can sample some delicious meals in any one of the many wonderful restaurants it's famouss for.

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In the city of Atlanta, children have a lot to look forward to. Make sure you take your kids down to some of the most fun places so that they have a wonderful time and the perfect Atlanta vacation. Your children can look forward to an entertaining time which also promises to be educational. Travel to Atlanta and be assured a lot of fun.

You must visit these places with your children for the ideal Atlanta vacation:

Fernbank Museum of Natural Science

If your kids loved watching Jurassic Park, then they are sure to be riveted with what's on offer at this museum. There are giant skeletal remains of T-Rex and other varieties of dinosaurs. So do go down here and find the remains of the majestic animals locked behind glass walls.

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World of Coca Cola

Take a look at the growth of Coca Cola and experience it in a larger than life style in amphitheatres and 3D screens that you will love to see. This is not just a cola promotion because it is a lot of fun and your kids will surely love it.

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Georgia Aquarium

No trip to Atlanta can be complete unless you make a visit to the Georgia Aquarium where you can explore sea animals from up front.

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