Atlanta's Hot Hot Hot! - museums and attractions - Brief Article

ATLANTA--Though nicknamed Hot-Lanta for its steamy weather, this southern city's art scene also sizzles. From a thriving museum community boasting several museums and historical societies, to its growing gallery presence, to several dance, visual and performing arts groups, to various public art projects, Atlanta is establishing itself as a player in the ever-growing world of art. And as ABC Atlanta makes its 21st annual visit to the city, exhibitors and visitors will have the opportunity to explore this historic town. Here are a just a few sites you won't want to miss:

Museums

The Apex Museum 135 Auburn Avenue, N.E. Phone: (404) 523-APEX This museum features exhibitions on African and African American history.

Braves Museum & Hall of Fame/Turner Field Tours 755 Hank Aaron Drive Phone: (404) 614-2310 The museum is the starting point of Turner Field Tours, traces the team's history and features tons of memorabilia.

Callanwolde Fine Arts Center 980 Briarcliff Road, N.E. Phone: (404) 872-5338 This fine arts center in a Gothic-Tudor mansion is located on 12-acres of sculptured lawns and formal gardens and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

High Museum of Art 1280 Peachtree Street, N.E. Phone: (404) 733-4536 This world-renowned museum houses European and American paintings, features special exhibitions, including shows on African, decorative, folk and 20th century art, as well as photography and an interactive gallery.

Marietta/Cobb Museum of Art 30 Atlanta Street Phone: (770) 528-1444 This museum is the only one in the metro Atlanta area to focus primarily on American Art.

Historic Sites

Atlanta History Center 130 West Paces Ferry Road, N.W. Phone: (404) 814-4000 Visitors to the center can revisit the Civil War, discover Southern folk arts, and explore the 1928 Swan House mansion, the pre-Civil War Tullie Smith Farm and 33 acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails.

Governor's Mansion 391 West Paces Ferry Rd., NW Phone: (404) 261-1776 This historic home to Georgia's prime political figurehead features Greek-revival style design furnished with a collection of Federal Period furnishings.

Oakland Cemetery 248 Oakland Avenue, SE Phone: (404) 688-2107 The 1850 cemetery is a treasure trove of Victorian funeral statuary and is the final resting place of several prominent Atlanta citizens.

Shopping & Attractions

Centennial Olympic Park 265 Luckie Street, N Phone: (404) 223-4412 Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, the park is a 21-acre legacy from the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games.

CNN Center One CNN Center Phone: (404) 827-2491 The newly renovated CNN Center is the global headquarters of Turner Broadcasting System and home to CNN's international news networks.

Underground Atlanta 50 Upper Alabama St., Suite 007 Phone: (404) 523-2311 Six city blocks in the heart of Atlanta have been transformed into a spirited underground urban marketplace.

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