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Top Georgia Attractions: Must-Visit Sites & Natural Wonders

Interior of Georgia Aquarium with the people, the world's largest aquarium holding more than 8 million gallons of water in Atlanta, Georgia on August 2, 2014

Georgia proudly stands among America’s most picturesque states thanks to stunning scenery and impressive human-made attractions designed to wow visitors for decades more. Diverse topography from sandy barrier islands to North Georgia mountain peaks paired with growing metropolitan hubs and tucked-away rural communities with deep historical roots together make every acre of Georgia worth exploring up close. With endless potential places vying for your valuable vacation days, it helps to focus on can’t miss spots sure to please all ages and interests when visiting this southeastern gem brimming with hospitality.

Here are the top places to visit in Georgia.

1. Georgia Aquarium

The awe-inspiring Georgia Aquarium lives up to its reputation as the planet’s largest indoor aquatic museum – housing over 10 million gallons of fresh and saltwater plus more than 100,000 awe-inspiring sea creatures from five continents swimming above and below eye level. The world’s only underwater tunnel walk allows a sensory-packed plunge marveling at majestic beluga whales, playful African penguins, and more marine life up close.

With exhibits grouped by geographic regions, visitors embark on an aquatic journey from frigid Antarctic waters to steamy tropical seas. The Ocean Voyager gallery impresses with thousands of species including whale sharks, manta rays, and diverse sharks, while the colorful Cold Water Quest highlights feisty sea otters and puffins. Interactive shows and behind-the-scenes tours reveal additional secrets into how this exceptional Atlanta attraction provides excellent animal care while promoting conservation.

2. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Tracing the life and legacy of Atlanta’s most influential native, the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park poignantly tells vivid stories from America’s Civil Rights Movement led by Dr. King himself. The park contains several attractions related to King’s life.

Visitors can immerse inside Ebenezer Baptist Church where King was baptized and preached powerful sermons igniting followers towards justice. His birth home depicts early childhood influences that shaped King’s vision. Exhibits at the Visitor Center chronicle the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott’s key role and nonviolent protest strategies in securing greater freedoms.

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