Fernbank Museum of
Natural History
CityPASS saves you 51% on admission to Atlanta’s top 5 attractions.
Fernbank Museum of Natural History CityPASS ticket includes general admission, all special exhibits and an IMAX film.
A Dinosaur Welcome
A family of bronze dinosaurs greets visitors at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History’s entrance.
The plaza also serves as a friendly outdoor gathering space for families arriving or departing the museum.
Dinosaur Conflict
When you step inside Fernbank Museum of Natural History, you enter a light-drenched, six-story arena. An Argentinosaurus, the largest classified dinosaur, has encountered a Gigantosaurus. Overhead, a flock of pterodaustros survey the predator vs. prey combat.
These South American dinosaurs roamed the badlands of Patagonia, Argentina up to 100 million years ago.
A Walk Through Time in Georgia
A Walk Through Time in Georgia is an 18-gallery exhibit designed to entertain and educate you about how Georgia evolved – from coast to coast and border to border – in concert with the Earth’s landscapes and life forms.
Journey from Georgia’s Piedmont to its coast and barrier islands and hear monitors positioned throughout the exhibit tell the story. Encounter towering dinosaurs, investigate a dazzling underwater habitat, and examine a realistic Okefenokee Swamp.
Stories from St. Catherines Island, Georgia
The museum’s collection contains a million artifacts and finds from St. Catherines. The 10-mile long, 3-mile wide Georgia barrier island has been a treasure trove of information. Native American burial sites date to 1350 B.C. A Spanish mission was established 200 years before California missions. English colonials, Creek Indians, and freed slaves have played a role in the island’s history.
See how archaeologists have pieced together these stories from fragments found on the island.
Sensing Nature
Make a bubble so big, you’re inside it. Pretend you’re a Weather Channel forecaster in front of the green board. Gasp at the controlled creation of a tornado. Is that an optical illusion – do your eyes deceive you?
Sensing Nature is a hugely popular area of adventure and exploration. Interactive stations use mirrors, lenses, and other tools to help us investigate the properties of light and sound, the role our senses play – and how our brain makes sense of it all.
Fernbank’s IMAX Theatre
Films vary, but with each you're guaranteed to see breathtaking imagery splashed across a screen that’s 5 stories high and 72 feet wide.
For the latest selection and schedules: Details.
NatureQuest
Get ready to explore the nooks and crannies of a multi-level clubhouse. Shimmy up spiraling netting to discover the insides of a mighty red oak tree. Walk through a virtual waterfall and investigate the rock work and live animals behind it.
Wildlife Rescue
February 4-May 6, 2012
Join the rescue effort and explore the efforts of everyday people dedicating their lives to helping animals survive in this wildly interactive exhibition. Discover how waterfowl are being saved from oil spills, to how orphaned elephant calves and baby orangutans are being raised and released back into the wild and more
Photo Credit: www.fernbankmuseum.org
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History Details
| Location: | 767 Clifton Road, NE |
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| Website: | fernbankmuseum.org |
| Phone: | (404) 929-6300 |
| Hours: | Mon-Sat, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day |
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| CityPASS Admission | General admission, all special exhibits and an IMAX film at this world class natural history museum. | ||||||||||||||
| CityPASS Entry | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the CityPASS express window. Look for the CityPASS sign to skip main ticket line. | ||||||||||||||
| Special Exhibits & Upgrades | Included with CityPASS
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| Transportation | MARTA: Take the East/West (blue-line) MARTA train to the Decatur Station; then board Bus #2 (Ponce de Leon). Exit at the intersection of Ponce De Leon/Clifton Road. Walk to the right on Clifton Road and Fernbank will be the first driveway on your right. Driving: Go North on Peachtree Street to Ponce de Leon Avenue and turn right. Go 3 miles to Clifton Road and turn left. Go 1/10 mile to the museum entrance and turn right. |
What is CityPASS?
- Atlanta CityPASS includes one-time admission to 5 of Atlanta’s most famous attractions.
- CityPASS ticket booklets are valid for nine days beginning with the first day of use. Booklets include detailed attraction information, hours, location, insider tips and a map.
- With your CityPASS booklet in hand, you’ll skip most ticket lines.
- CityPASS is available as a shipped booklet or convenient e-ticket.
- Look inside a CityPASS booklet
How do you use CityPASS?
- Exchange your e-ticket for a Atlanta CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit. (If you already have your CityPASS booklet in hand, you'll skip this step.)
- Present your booklet at each attraction for admission.
- Each attraction will tear out or scan their ticket. Please do not pull a ticket from the booklet or it will be invalid.
- An Option Ticket allows you to choose admission to one of the two attractions offered.
What’s included with CityPASS?
CityPASS includes admission to 5 Atlanta attractions:
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Georgia Aquarium
Deepo Pass Expedited Entry to the world’s largest aquarium, including Deepo's 4-D theater and a Quick Dip 20-minute tour. more
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World of Coca-Cola
Timed-entry general admission and 4-D Theater, plus a complimentary keepsake bottle from the museum dedicated to the world’s favorite soda-pop. more
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Inside CNN Studio Tour
One timed-entry studio tour to journey to the heart of CNN’s global headquarters. more
- OPTION TICKET:
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High Museum of Art
General admission and next available timed-entry admission to the Southeast’s largest art museum including next available timed-entry to all special exhibits. more
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
General admission, all special exhibits and an IMAX film at this world class natural history museum. more
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Zoo Atlanta
General admission to see 1,000 animals, representing more than 200 species from around the world, plus an All Rides wristband. more
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Atlanta History Center
General admission to the South’s most interactive history museum. Includes the Atlanta History Museum, Tullie Smith Farm, Swan House, and 6 gardens & trails; plus the Centennial Olympic Games Museum. more
Customer Reviews — Atlanta CityPASS
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CityPASS Atlanta Rocks ^^!
posted by EllenE on Feb-01-2012
We are a group of international students from Miami, and this is our first holiday travel in United States. At first, we thought that buying CityPASS would be too expensive and limited our choice of places, so we decided not to buy it and went with the flow. However, upon checking prices and places, we soon became convinced to buy CityPASS because of its effective package prices with all its inclusion, and its privilege to cut lines. Indeed, we have a great time in Atlanta. We stayed for 3 days. Day 1, we went to InsideCNN Tour, where we bought the CityPASS , Georgia Aquarium, and World of Coca Cola, seeing as the three of them are near each other, so convenient. Day 2, we went to Zoo Atlanta and day 3, we went to Fernbank Museum. Our CityPASSes were all well-used, and we are really happy about it. Great holiday!
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posted by kuldip on Jan-25-2012
I used the city pass during my visit in Atlanta to attend the a conference at Atlanta, Georgia. I stayed at Westin Peechtree Hotel in Atlanta Downtown. It was easy to use and very convenient. The places I visited (Coke Cola World, Atlanta Aquarium, CNN Studio were all close to each other 10 minutes far from my hotel which made it easy to visit in between the meeting sessions, otherwise I would not be able to visit the places included in the citypass. Though, I still wanted to stay longer, I have to end the wonderful places since I have to be back to work the following Monday. I plan to see more exciting places on my next visit/travel & buy again City Pass.. very affordable price & truly worth it!
Awesome deal for very cool attractions!
posted by V Family on Jan-24-2012
Our family of 6 loved the variety of attractions available for one great price. We were able to bypass lines at World of CocaCola, the Aquarium, as well as other attractions which was a huge benefit! The tickets also included special benefits, all of which we took advantage of, including the all rides wristband at the Zoo and the behind the scenes tour at the Aquarium. We used every one of the attraction tickets included in our CityPASS during our 4 day stay and were very impressed with each of them. If you are planning a trip to Atlanta, we highly recommend the Atlanta CityPass!
fantastic deal - we will use again in another city!!
posted by justus33 on Jan-20-2012
We went to Atlanta this past (3 day) weekend - we arrived on Saturday and went immediately to the Fernbank, then did Coke at about 4pm. Sunday did the Aquarium the entire day. Monday morning was CNN then the zoo. WHAT A FANTASTIC DEAL - for just over the cost of the aquarium alone, we got all of the extras. The Aquarium and CNN were definitely our favorites. Fernbank was a little young for my kids, but there wasn't a special exhibit. We loved the IMAX (included) and enjoyed some of the hands on science stuff as well as the fantastic shells exhibit. It was so wonderful to have paid for the tickets 2 months in advance so the money was forgotten about, and enter every place almost hassle free. The ticket windows at every site didn't blink and were very nice and knew exactly what to do. And what I also loved was that if we didn't love a place (Coke), we just did what we wanted to do and didn't feel like we had wasted our ticket money (but do try the "Beverly" beverage just to say you did). Next up for us is Boston - maybe this summer! Thanks for a great idea come to life!
great deal
posted by beatriz m on Jan-19-2012
We used all the passes during my niece visit to Atlanta this Christmas. It was easy and very convenient because we were allowed to skip long lines to purchase tickets.
How to Buy
Buy now and, at checkout, you'll choose to either print an e-ticket or to have CityPASS booklets shipped to you. For payment, we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover or PayPal.
Print e-ticket
Print your e-ticket at time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed. An on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device, will NOT be accepted at the attractions. Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet, which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed right on the e‑ticket. Exchange e-tickets within 6 months of purchase. Your CityPASS booklet's 9-day validity period will begin the day you visit the first attraction.
Ship Booklets
Having a CityPASS booklet in hand can often save you time by skipping ticket lines. We ship booklets to the continental U.S., Alaska or Hawaii, and Canada using UPS. Additionally, we ship to United Kingdom using Royal Mail. Shipping costs vary by delivery type selected. You'll be shown the estimated delivery date for each shipping type during checkout. For Southern California CityPASS orders only, someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery.
Buy at an Attraction
Atlanta CityPASS is available for sale at all Atlanta CityPASS attractions for the same low price.
Price Details
Compare the cost of separate admission to each attraction to what you'd pay with CityPASS:
| Attractions | Adult Price | Child (3-12) | ||
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| Georgia Aquarium expedited entry admission, Deepo's 4-D theater & Quick Dip tour | $54.50 | $44.50 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| World of Coca-Cola timed entry admission | $16.00 | $12.00 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| Inside CNN Studio Tour studio tour admission | $15.00 | $10.00 | Ages 3 & under, free; ticket required | |
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| High Museum of Art admission & all special exhibits | $18.00 | $11.00 | Ages 5 & under, free | |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History admission, special exhibits & an IMAX film | $24.61 | $20.33 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
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| Zoo Atlanta admission and ALL rides wristband | $31.17 | $25.77 | Ages 2 & under, free | |
| Atlanta History Center admission | $16.50 | $11.00 | Ages 3 & under, free; price includes tax | |
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Total Combined Price:
CityPASS Price:
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$141.28
$69.00
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$112.60
$49.00
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Skip Most Ticket Lines
Often, CityPASS booklet holders can skip main ticket lines. Below, find details about how to enter each attraction as quickly as possible. Keep in mind that some lines, such as security checkpoints, are unavoidable. You may encounter a line when you exchange a CityPASS e-ticket for a CityPASS booklet at the first attraction you visit.
| Where to enter using your CityPASS ticket | |
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| Georgia Aquarium | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at either the express entry or main admission gate. Visit the information desk after you've entered the museum to select your 4-D show and Quick Dip tour, and for the opportunity to upgrade to Planet Shark. |
| World of Coca-Cola | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the ticket window to reserve an entrance time for the next available admission. Proceed to the entry arch and pass through the security screening area to begin your self-guided tour. |
| Inside CNN Studio Tour | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the Inside CNN box office, centrally located in the CNN atrium, where you will receive a time-specific tour ticket. |
| High Museum of Art | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at Wieland Pavilion admission desk. Look for the signs: e-tickets, Will Call, CityPASS to skip the main ticket line. Then proceed to the main entrance line to enter the exhibition hall. |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the CityPASS express window. Look for the CityPASS sign to skip main ticket line. |
| Zoo Atlanta | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at the main admission gate or express entry gate. Note: express entry lines are usually shorter. |
| Atlanta History Center | Present CityPASS booklet or e-ticket at main entrance admission desk. |
FAQs
Find answers to questions most frequently asked about Atlanta CityPASS below. Click on the questions to show or hide answers.
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How do I know if Atlanta CityPASS is a good deal for me?
You'd get your money's worth even if you only visited three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself. Price Details displays CityPASS prices right next to full attraction admission prices and the extras you get with CityPASS. You can tell at a glance if the price and value are right for you — even if you don't visit every attraction.
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When does the 9 day validity period begin?
Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013. Exchange e‑tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months from date-of-purchase.
Atlanta CityPASS tickets are valid for one-time use within nine consecutive calendar days. The first attraction you visit stamps or scans your booklet to activate the booklet's nine-day validity period. For example, if you visit the Georgia Aquarium on Monday, you have the rest of that day, plus the following eight days to use the other five tickets in your booklet.
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Are there ever any blackout dates for using CityPASS?
No, there are no black-out dates associated with using CityPASS. You're welcome use your CityPASS anytime within regular attraction operating hours. Please note that some attractions may periodically close all or a portion of their attraction for private events or due to weather conditions. We recommend contacting the attractions directly to verify availability during your travel dates.
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What is an option ticket?
Atlanta CityPASS includes two option tickets. One gives you the choice to visit either High Museum of Art OR Fernbank Museum of Natural History. The other gives you the choice to visit either Zoo Atlanta OR Atlanta History Center. No need to decide between them now – choose when you get there.
Don't miss this - your booklet contains a coupon for a special CityPASS savings to use at the attraction you don't visit using your option ticket.
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What do I do if my child is younger than the CityPASS child ticket price range?
Atlanta child booklets are priced for ages 3-12. Children under age 3 may be eligible for free or discounted admission at some attractions, however, you are often required to stand in line with them to secure a free child’s ticket. You may save money, but you will spend time in ticket lines.
See Price Details to decide whether CityPASS is a good choice for your child. Your family’s vacation experience may be improved by zipping past main ticket lines to the CityPASS entrance — even if it costs you a few extra dollars.
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What is an e‑ticket and how do I use it?
An e‑ticket (electronic ticket) is a one-page paper voucher that you print at the time of purchase or later by accessing the e‑ticket attached to your e-mailed order receipt. All e-tickets must be printed; attractions will not accept an on-screen view of your e-ticket, using your mobile device. (At check out, you also have the option to have actual booklets shipped to you by UPS.)
Once printed, you take the pre-paid e‑ticket to the first attraction you plan to visit and exchange it for a CityPASS booklet which contains entrance tickets to all the attractions. Exchange locations at each attraction are printed on the e‑ticket. Keep in mind that you may encounter a ticket line when exchanging your e‑ticket.
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Do I skip every line with Atlanta CityPASS?
The Skip the Lines tab tells you how to enter each attraction with a CityPASS booklet in hand and with an e-ticket to — if possible — avoid the main ticket line. We've also printed brief instructions on each ticket in your booklet to remind you where to go. Also, each attraction displays signs indicating where CityPASS ticket holders go to present their ticket booklets to avoid most entrance ticket lines. Keep in mind that these are the most-popular attractions in Atlanta and there may be lines in summer, on weekends and holidays.
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How do I know when attractions open/close and where I should start?
Planning is easier when you see all the attractions' locations and hours in one place. Click on Attraction Details to find the Location & Hours tab and more attraction information tabs designed to help you plan your trip.
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How do I buy a CityPASS if I live outside the U.S., Canada or U.K.?
International buyers will find the print-at-home e‑ticket purchase their most efficient solution. If you prefer to wait until arrival, you will find booklets available for the same low price at every participating CityPASS attraction.
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Is it safe to buy a CityPASS from private sellers on Ebay, Craig's List or other similar entities?
CityPASS does not endorse or support the purchase of CityPASS products from eBay, Craig’s List or directly from any individual. In the event that you purchase stolen or invalid CityPASS products, CityPASS will be unable to offer any compensation
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How does shipping work for citypass.com orders?
We ship to continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada via UPS. Orders placed prior to 12:01 p.m. MT, Mon-Fri will be shipped the same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received Fri afternoon, Sat, Sun or legal holidays will ship the next business day. Someone is required to sign for UPS package upon delivery. The following rates apply for shipment of 1-15 booklets:
UPS 3-Day Select (Continental U.S.) $12.40 UPS 2nd Day Air (Continental U.S.) $13.25 Next Day Air Saver (Continental U.S.) $15.25 Next Day Air (Continental U.S.) $16.00 UPS 3-Day Select (Hawaii) $31.00 UPS 2nd Day Air (Alaska) $23.00 UPS Standard Ground (Canada) $21.00 UPS WorldWide Express (Canada) $29.50 United Kingdom (U.K.) orders are fulfilled within the U.K. and are sent via Royal Mail. Orders placed prior to 11 a.m., Mon-Fri will ship that same day. All other orders will ship the next day; orders received on Fri, Sat, and Sun will ship on Mon, save for bank holidays. Note: Royal Mail will deliver to post boxes; signatures may be required for residential or commercial delivery. The following rates apply for a U.K. shipment of 1-15 booklets:
Royal Mail (U.K) $13.00 All Other Shipping Destinations: Shipping to other destinations is not presently offered. You may purchase an e-ticket online now, print it, and exchange it for a booklet at the first participating CityPASS attraction you visit. If you prefer, wait until you arrive in the city to purchase. You will pay the same low price when you buy at any participating CityPASS attraction.
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How long does it take to receive a CityPASS by UPS? Can I track it?
You will select UPS shipping when you purchase CityPASS online, with options for delivery timing. An expected date of arrival is provided for each shipping method. By end-of-day (or first business day after weekend orders), you will receive an e-mail from UPS with a tracking number.
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Will you ship CityPASS booklets to a hotel?
CityPASS booklets purchased online in advance of travel may be directed to home, office or hotel addresses in the U.S. or Canada. We recommend that you alert the hotel to your expected delivery when you confirm your reservation.
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Can I substitute or subtract an attraction ticket?
CityPASS is a well-researched collection of the most popular and loved attractions in Atlanta and the attraction line-up may not be altered. You'll save money with CityPASS even if you only visit three attractions. We invite you to see for yourself Price Details.
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What is your return policy?
CityPASS offers a full refund, within 365 days from date of purchase from citypass.com, on unused CityPASS booklets with all tickets attached or e–tickets that have not been redeemed.
Partially- or fully-used CityPASS booklets are non-refundable. No refunds or exchanges will be provided for any portion of an activated CityPASS booklet.
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When does my CityPASS expire?
E-ticket: Exchange e-tickets for your CityPASS booklet within 6 months of purchase.
Booklet: If you have a previously-purchased CityPASS booklet, look at the inside cover to find the expiration date of your booklet. Purchase today and begin using your booklet any day from now until February 28, 2013.
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What do I do if my CityPASS is lost or stolen?
Think of a CityPASS booklet like cash in your pocket. If lost or stolen, no refund or replacement is possible.
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What about discounts for seniors, military, students or groups?
CityPASS is already a deeply discounted collection of tickets, with significant savings for all ages and interests. In fact, CityPASS is more attractively priced than A.A.R.P. or other comparable offers. Further discounts are not available.
MARTA — Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority
Enjoy unlimited rides on all MARTA buses and trains with the Visitor Pass. MARTA makes getting to Atlanta’s most popular attractions quick, easy and without all the headache of traffic.
Tickets can be purchased at any Breeze Vending Machine located in all 38 Rail Stations. All CityPASS attractions are easily accessible on MARTA. Look for specific instructions on the back of each attraction ticket in your booklet. Details: itsmarta.com or (404) 848-5000
1-Day pass: $8.50 2-Day pass: $9.50 3-Day pass: $11.50 (prices include .50 Breeze surcharge)
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| Georgia Aquarium | MARTA by Train: It's a 10-15 minute walk from the CNN Center MARTA stop on the East/West line or from the Peachtree Center stop on the North/South line. MARTA by bus: Bus #32 from the Five Points MARTA Station. |
| World of Coca-Cola |
MARTA: Stop W1 — Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center MARTA by bus: Bus #32 from the Five Points MARTA Station. |
| Inside CNN Studio Tour | MARTA: Stop W1 — Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center |
| High Museum of Art | MARTA: Take MARTA train N5 (Arts Center); Bus #101 (Midtown Tourist Loop) |
| Fernbank Museum of Natural History | MARTA: Take the East/West (blue-line) MARTA train to the Decatur Station; then board Bus #2 (Ponce de Leon). Exit at the intersection of Ponce De Leon/Clifton Road. Walk to the right on Clifton Road and Fernbank will be the first driveway on your right. Driving: Go North on Peachtree Street to Ponce de Leon Avenue and turn right. Go 3 miles to Clifton Road and turn left. Go 1/10 mile to the museum entrance and turn right. |
| Zoo Atlanta | MARTA: Bus #32, from Civic Center Station (Red/Gold Line) serves Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta. From Five Points Station take bus 32/Bouldercrest. Driving: From I-75/85 exit 246, Fulton Street. Turn right on Capitol Avenue/Hank Aaron Drive. At first light, turn left at Georgia Avenue. Cross Cherokee Avenue to enter parking lot. |
| Atlanta History Center | MARTA: Take MARTA train to Lenox rail station. Transfer to Bus #23 South. Exit at corner of West Paces Ferry and Peachtree streets. Walk 3 blocks west to the pedestrian entrance. MARTA by bus: Bus #110 from the Lenox Station. Exit at the intersection of Peachtree/ W. Paces Ferry walk right on W. Paces Ferry about 3 blocks Driving: Take I-75 to exit 255, West Paces Ferry Road and follow signs. |