The 7 must-sees (and 2 surprises) to see in Atlanta, the city where Argentina will play for the Copa América 2024

In the countdown to the start of the Copa America 2024 and in the middle of a week with XXL holidays in our country, many Argentines are traveling to the United States to go cheer on the National Team.

The Cup will start on next June 20 at 9 p.m., with the match between Argentina and Canada at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the city of Atlanta, in the state of Georgia.

Although on dates 2 and 3 the National Team will play in New Jersey (with Chile, on 6/25) and in Miami Gardens (with Peru, on 9/29), respectively, the fans will have the opportunity to begin their itinerary American getting to know the capital of Georgia.

Below, 7 must-sees to make the most of your stay in Atlanta, the city of Coca-Cola, trap and CNN.

The “behind the scenes” of the most famous soda in the world can be explored in Atlanta, visiting World of Coca-Colawith tickets starting at $21.

In the Centennial Park district of downtown Atlanta, it is a large museum dedicated to its history and, at the same time, a Willy Wonka-style factory tasting experience, where families can enjoy the taste of the soda .

“Get closer than ever to the vault that houses the secret Coca-Cola formula,” they promise at the place, where you can see hundreds of artifacts and in the Beverage Lab (the lab) each will be able to explore the science, creativity and innovation that drives the diverse line of beverages.

“Welcome to the rock!” they greet in the Stone Mountain Park (in English, Stone Mountain Park), one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city with tickets starting at $39.99.

Boasting “the largest mass of exposed granite in the world,” the vast estate has lakes, forests and trails, enjoyed by nature lovers for hiking, outdoor picnics, biking, rowing and taking panoramic photos from the cable cars and viewpoints that are accessed.

Families will find plenty of entertainment options at Stone Mountain Park. From “walking” through the treetops on the adventure tour SkyHike“meet dinosaurs” life-size in Dinosaur Exploreget on the Scenic Railroad for a mountain hike or admire the most impressive views of Atlanta in Summit Skyride.

Atlanta native leader Martin Luther King Jr. left an indelible legacy that endures to the present. For this reason, one of the must-sees of the city is the National Historical Park – Martin Luther King Jr.

The care his wife Coretta Scott King took in preserving the history of the civil rights icon at The King Center continues at Ebenezer Baptist Church, his birth home and historic site.

A fact that few know. Atlanta is one of only two cities in the world to have two Nobel Peace Prize winners: Martin Luther King Jr. and President Jimmy Carter.

You can visit King Jr.’s birthplace, where he was born and lived until he was 12, as well as the historic Fire Station No. 6, one of the first desegregated fire stations in the South.

Additionally, you can listen to King Jr.’s sermons and speeches at Ebenezer Baptist Church, explore exhibits about the temple’s history, or watch a video of the sister as she spoke about her family and the church.

At The King Center his non-violent message is spread through educational and inspirational materials that include audio, video and the preserved writings of King Jr. You can visit his grave and contemplate the Eternal Flame.

In Centennial Park, the noria SkyView It rises about 20 stories with its 42 private gondolas, giving visitors stunning panoramic views of downtown Atlanta.

This park, the Centennial Olympic, serves as a legacy of the 1996 Olympic Games and is home to the famous Fountain of the Rings. It is located in a tourist district that includes the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the Georgia Aquarium.

For adults, general admission tickets start at $17.50 plus tax.

There are VIP experiences with a glass floor, seats that simulate a Ferrari and more time in the air. In this case, tickets start at $50.

The great Atlanta Botanical Garden It has everything: edible garden, orchid center, desert house, tropical park, outdoor kitchen, Japanese garden, children’s area, waterfall garden, orange grove, conifers and roses.

Despite the prejudices that may arise when thinking about a Botanical Garden, the one in Atlanta is truly impressive: until September 15 you can see Alice’s Wonderland Returnsthat shows 38 gigantic sculptures of vegetation in seven installations inspired by the stories of Lewis Carroll.

In addition, there are Shaggy Dog and the iconic Earth Goddess, two pieces from the permanent collection of the Exhibition Garden

The garden is open Tuesday through Sunday, and tickets start at $26.95 for adults.

Atlanta hosts the largest museum dedicated to puppets. Since 1978, the Center for Puppetry Arts (in English, Puppet Arts Center) has introduced millions of visitors to the magical art of puppetry, with memorable performances, workshops and the museum Worlds of Puppetry.

He Center for Puppetry Arts opens this fascinating world to adults and children, with exclusive performances and educational seminars, workshops and exhibitions of famous puppets such as los Muppets and Sesame Street.

The ticket to the museum starts at $16, while the show “Experience Sesame Street on Stage!” It costs from 29 dollars.

Like Coca-Cola, trap music is one of Atlanta’s exports, that redefined the music industry with this subgenre of rap that appeared in the early 90s in the poorest neighborhoods of the capital of Georgia.

He Trap Music Museum (in English, Trap Music Museum) proposes an interactive experience, an art installation and a cultural phenomenon that places visitors in the minds of the city’s most popular artists such as TI or Jeezy, Migos. Tickets start at $29.99.

In addition to the 7 must-sees, it is worth visiting the Atlanta History Centerwhich features the Atlanta History Museum and the famosa Swan House of 1928.

For fans of the saga, in “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” the Swan house was presented as President Snow’s mansion.

In turn, the History Center operates the Casa Margaret Mitchellwho wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “Gone With the Wind”. There is an exhibit highlighting the life and times of the writer, the film “Gone with the Wind” is highlighted, and there is a gift shop.

And perhaps many do not know it, but Cable News Network (CNN) is based in Atlanta. Until recently, visitors took guided tours after climbing the long escalator, to see the newsroom and control room and see how the weather map worked.

Although the tours are suspended until further notice, the CNN Center It has shops and a food court with many dining options and large screens where sports are broadcast, making it a good place to go to eat and walk.