Immersive Experiences at Our Attractions

IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES AND MORE

We’ve got your ticket to an immersive and behind-thescenes summer. Our attractions offer many unique experiences. Check out these special tours and encounters offered at Atlanta’s top attractions.

BY LIESL MERKEL

Georgia Aquarium

Watch out for sharks at Georgia Aquarium’s newest gallery “SHARKS! Predators of the Deep.” The Shark and Ray Interaction has guests suit up and wade in a shallow area for an up-closeand-personal view of rays and sharks. For those who want the ultimate encounter, the Shark Cage Dive allows visitors to immerse themselves in the deep waters of the shark habitat. If hopping into a shark tank isn’t your thing, more encounters with Georgia Aquarium’s amazing residents are also offered. www.georgiaaquarium.org

Zoo Atlanta

The new Rhino Wild Encounter at Zoo Atlanta showcases one of the newest members of Zoo Atlanta - Mumbles, a Southern white rhinoceros. Go behindthe-scenes to meet and feed Mumbles and learn about his care. Facts about conservation in the wild will be shared in an informative educational presentation. See Mumbles’ habitat, learn what he eats and find out how you can assist with efforts to help this amazing species. Other wild encounters now available showcase the African elephant, lemurs, Aldabra tortoise, Giant Panda and Toucan and Friends. www.zooatlanta.org

World of Coca-Cola

The all-new Coke Insider Journey takes guests behind-the-scenes in a VIP experience where they have the entire attraction to themselves. Embark on a two-hour tour that includes performers conducting special presentations such as soda jerk demonstration and Olympic torch show-and-tell. Enjoy more perks such as photos with the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, a keepsake pin and a reusable cup. www.worldofcocacola.com

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Entering the garden this summer will promise an entirely new experience with two outdoor art exhibitions as “SUPERnatural: Aerial Art in Motion, Glass Art in Bloom” is presented. Look up and you’ll see the first installation

Above, top: Visitors sample a variety of flavors from around the world in the tasting room at World of Coca-Cola; Bottom: The beautifully landscaped grounds at Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

called “Dream Flora,” a treetop aerial art installation above Storza Woods in the shape of brightly colored soaring birds. Look down among the flower beds and find 13 installations of about 150 pieces of brilliantly colorful sculptures. www.atlantabg.org

High Museum of Art

Your visit to the High starts as soon as you enter Sifly Piazza, which beckons guests to explore outdoor art installations including one interactive exhibition called “Outside the Lines.” The installation features thousands of hanging strands forming an environment that is accessible for those with physical, developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Discover the magic of two of the most influential figures of 20th century art this summer when “Calder-Picasso” arrives on June 26. www.high.org

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Long known as a museum housing the world’s largest dinosaurs, Fernbank also has 75 acres of outdoor nature adventures. From WildWoods with its elevated walkways and tree pods to Fernbank Forest with more than two miles of trails winding through the 65-acre forest and a trickling creek, the experiences are endless as guests can craft their own outdoor adventure. www.fernbankmuseum.org

Illuminarium

Illuminarium will open “WILD: A Safari Experience” this summer on the Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail. Be sure to check out this experiential attraction full of reprogrammable immersive theater

WildWoods at Fernbank Museum of Natural History

that surrounds visitors in a 360-degree environment of sight, sound and scale. www.illuminarium.com

Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum

Even though the museum is still closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still stroll through the garden outside of the library. The gardens include 35 acres of ponds and blooming flowers and several areas to pause and reflect. www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov Continued on page 10

A NEW Aromatic Experience

Get tickets at worldofcoca-cola.com

Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame

CHICK-FIL-A COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

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At this indoor homage to college football, visitors can unlock a unique encounter with the interactive All-Access Pass, visit more than 50 exhibits and learn about the top teams, players and coaches. www.cfbhall.com

Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience

Explore the life of one of history’s most artistic geniuses through digital projection technology, atmospheric light and virtual reality. The 20,000-square-foot space will project beautiful renderings of Vincent van Gogh’s actual paintings and will run through Nov. 15 at Pullman Yards. www.vangoghexpo.com

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

The Center engages visitors the moment they enter into an immersive experience for learning about the past, present and future for human rights and justice. Find the Lunch Counter Sit-In, where guests learn about training for lunch counter protests and put themselves in the shoes of nonviolent protesters, then experience the interactive portraits from human rights champions. www.civilandhumanrights.org

Truist Park Tours

Take a spin through the home of the MLB Atlanta Braves and the press box, dugout, Truist Club, Monument Garden and many more stops throughout the ballpark. Add on the VIP Experience which includes a private, pre-game tour and access to watch Braves batting practice. https://www.mlb.com/braves/ballpark/tours

All attractions adhere to strict COVID-19 precautions to keep guests safe. Please visit their individual websites for the most up-to-date information.

TRES ACTIVIDADES INOLVIDABLES EN ATLANTA ESTE VERANO

Atracciones y sitios para visitar en Atlanta ofrecen muchas experiencias únicas. Este verano, no se puede perder estas últimas actividades y eventos. Para mas cosas para hacer, visita nuestra guía en DiscoverAtlanta.com/es.

BY JESUS GARCIA

ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN Distancia del Downtown: 4 millas

Este verano el jardín botánico lanzará dos exhibiciones que seguro fascinarán a la familia entera. SUPERnatural: Aerial Art in Motion consiste en enormes esculturas aéreas. Por su parte Glass Art in Bloom es una exhibición de aproximadamente 150 piezas de arte conformada de esculturas en vidrio de plantas gigantes. www.atlantabg.org

STATION SOCCER Distancia del Downtown: Múltiples estaciones

En parte es lindo admirar los parques de fútbol que Soccer in the Streets ha desarrollado en espacios olvidados y abandonados en el interior de algunas estaciones de MARTA. ¡Aún mejor es jugar entre amigos o contra otras estaciones! Estás mini-canchas de fútbol son super accesibles trasladándose a través de la red del tren suburbano MARTA, además de contar con amplios estacionamientos. El concepto ha recibido varios galardones internacionales por su diseño, donde se puede observar elementos emblemáticos de nuestro querido equipo Atlanta United FC, el cual aporta fondos al proyecto para que el deporte sea más accesible para todos. www.soccerstreets.org/stationsoccer

ILLUMINARIUM EXPERIENCES Distancia del Downtown: 3 millas

Este verano Illuminarium Experiences presenta WILD, el primer safari virtual del mundo. ¡Elimine cualquier preconcepto que tenga pues no se trata de cualquier recorrido típico a través de su monitor desde su hogar! Se trata de un espectáculo interactivo el cual muestra el esplendor y belleza de los animales más exóticos en su hábitat natural. El uso de la tecnología más avanzada con resolución 4K traslada a los visitantes hasta el continente africano, cuyo recorrido le transporta por diferentes ambientes. Illuminarium Experiences se encuentra en Eastside Trail del Atlanta BeltLine, el cual recomendamos incluir en su visita antes o después de su recorrido a la experiencia virtual. www.illuminarium.com

SUPERnatural: Aerial Art in Motion, Glass Art in Bloom