Atlanta, Georgia Student Tours
Day trip starting at $129
Overnight starting at $269
Add lunch at the Hard Rock Café for an additional $15.

At every turn, rich Atlanta history is revealed through the people and events that grew this settlement into an international city. The roads you travel through Atlanta were worn from the Native Americans who first called this land home. The beautiful and serene green spaces once were the battlefields of a nation torn apart in civil war. From the many railroad tracks crossing the area to the skyscrapers lining Peachtree Street to the world’s busiest airport, the story of two centuries of changing history unfolds. The spirit of Atlanta and the ideals of the people reflect those of the courageous and visionary leaders of our past and present.
Choose from the following Atlanta activities to customize your student trip. |
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GEORGIA AQUARIUMThe world’s largest aquarium with over 100,000 marine animals from 500 different species! Playful otters and sea lions will bring a smile to your face, and the beauty of the 5 Beluga Whales will have you hypnotized. Gigantic whale sharks are exhibited in the Ocean Voyager Hall where schools of rays and tropical fish create a myriad of colors. Twenty-five percent of the public floor space has been dedicated to educating students of all ages who visit the Aquarium. The recently added dolphin exhibit adds 84,000 square feet to the facility, including a 1.3 million gallon exhibit to accommodate bottlenose dolphins, including dolphin encounters, viewing windows, and dolphin shows. A visit to the Georgia Aquarium always includes a behind the scenes educational tour and Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow! |
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CNN STUDIOS TOURThe world’s largest aquarium with over 100,000 marine animals from 500 different species! Playful otters and sea lions will bring a smile to your face, and the beauty of the 5 Beluga Whales will have you hypnotized. Gigantic whale sharks are exhibited in the Ocean Voyager Hall where schools of rays and tropical fish create a myriad of colors. Twenty-five percent of the public floor space has been dedicated to educating students of all ages who visit the Aquarium. The recently added dolphin exhibit adds 84,000 square feet to the facility, including a 1.3 million gallon exhibit to accommodate bottlenose dolphins, including dolphin encounters, viewing windows, and dolphin shows. A visit to the Georgia Aquarium always includes a behind the scenes educational tour and Deepo’s Undersea 3D Wondershow! |
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CYCLORAMAAt the Cyclorama students will experience a retelling of the Battle of Atlanta as they view one of the remaining examples in the world of an art form that was popular at the end of the 19th century, before moving pictures. The “cyclorama” is a show in a cylindrical room that features a painting on the outer wall of the room with the patrons seated in rotating seats in the center. A 14-minute film shows events leading up to the Battle of Atlanta. Artifacts from the American Civil War period are displayed on two floors and include weapons, photographs and uniforms. A touch-screen computer system tells the story of the war. Other videos recount period history and Cyclorama restoration. The centerpiece of the museum is the steam locomotive Texas, which played a key role in the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862 (also known as Andrews’ Raid). |
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FERNBANK MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORYFernbank Museum isn’t just another museum-it’s a journey to another time and place. A visit to the Museum brings a unique opportunity to explore cultural treasures, experience the thrill of a film in the IMAX® Theatre, enjoy science interactives and marvel at the largest dinosaurs ever discovered. Exhibitions at Fernbank Museum are interdisciplinary and support K–12 Georgia Performance Standards. Exhibition guides and grade-specific activity sheets are available. Additional grade specific auditorium programs are also available. |
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THE KING CENTEREstablished in 1968 by Mrs. Coretta Scott King, The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change (“The King Center”) has been a global destination, resource center and community institution for over a quarter century. Nearly a million people each year make pilgrimage to the National Historic Site to learn, be inspired and pay their respects to Dr. King’s legacy. Pre and post-visit activities and Georgia Performace Standard guides are currently being produced but are not yet available. |
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ZOO ATLANTAWith a living laboratory representing more than 200 species, Zoo Atlanta offers countless opportunities for teachers and students to explore, discover, observe and apply real-world context to the lessons learned in school. There’s always something exciting going on at Zoo Atlanta including animal keeper talks, training demonstrations, shows, animal encounters and more! Specific educational programs can be added to the next level! Content covers Georgia Performance Standards for your grade in a lively, engaging format. Program activity packets developed by Zoo staff and certified Georgia teachers include activities to conduct with your class prior to your visit, right after your program while at the Zoo, and once you return to the classroom. |
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WORLD OF COCA-COLAStudents will learn while exploring the complete story—past, present and future—of the world’s best-known brand! From a thrilling multisensory 4-D theater to a marvelously restored 1880’s soda fountain, you’ll experience something new and inviting around every corner. You and your students have so much to learn and will also take home a special one-of-a-kind World of Coca-Cola glass bottle produced exclusively for our guests on our fully-functioning bottling line. Snap a photo with our 7-foot Coca-Cola Polar Bear. Take your taste buds on a tantalizing tour with over 60 different products to sample from around the world or create your own refreshing blend. Inside, you’ll find there’s a secret formula to everything we do. Pre and post-visit activities and Georgia Performace Standard guides are available for grades K-12. |
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GEORGIA STATE CAPITOLTake a tour of the working center of Georgia’s state government. One of the most recognizable features of the Atlanta skyline is Georgia’s gold-domed state capitol building, located several blocks southeast of the center of downtown. Although dwarfed by nearby skyscrapers, the dome glistens from the same hill that supported the first state capitol building in Atlanta. Students have the chance to experience the grandeur of the Georgia Capitol while reinforcing what they are already learning in class about Georgia’s history and government. Students will also get a peek inside the House or Senate chambers. |
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THE HIGH MUSEUM OF ARTExplore the museum on your own or add on the HIGHlights tour. This tour offer students an overview of the High’s collection by comparing and contrasting select objects. Students will use questions, observations, and discussion to discover meaning in works of art that date from the fourteenth through the twenty-first centuries. High school groups may request special tours that focus on architecture, female artists, American history, or narrative art. Many other specifically focused tours are available upon request. |
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THE TITANIC EXHIBITThe Artifact Exhibition is a great catalyst for lessons in science, history, geography, language arts, math, and technology. Students will learn the compelling story behind the Ship’s promised voyage and tragic demise. Innovative, educational guides designed with classroom-friendly lessons will generate student interest before a class visit and extend student learning beyond the field trip. Award-winning Teachers Guides Available |
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THE BODIES EXHIBITAt BODIES…The Exhibition, students will see real human specimens dissected and preserved to display the intricacies of each body system. Students will also see the effects on the body of disease and unhealthy life choices – what happens to the lungs, for example, when people smoke. BODIES…The Exhibition provides an unprecedented opportunity for learning human anatomy, health, and biology. Award-winning Teachers Guides Available |
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FOX THEATRE SHOWThe historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment. Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, originally the Yaarab Temple Shrine Mosque, was designed in the late 1920s as headquarters for the 5,000-member Shriners organization. It was a beautifully outlandish, opulent, and grandiose monument during the excesses of the pre-crash 1920s. Students will experience the grand architecture of the mosque-like structure complete with minarets, onion domes, and an interior décor even more lavish than its façade. The Fox’s 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies. |
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MALIBU GRAND PRIXRace to victory on the go-kart tracks, become a golf legend on the mini golf course, or get the high score in the giant arcades |
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BRAVES BASEBALL AT TURNER FIELDVisit the Braves Museum & Hall of Fame, schedule a Math or Social Studies focused tour or just enjoy a game! |
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ATLANTA HAWKS GAME AT PHILIPS ARENAExperience a professional NBA game while in Atlanta and cheer on the Hawks at the highlight factory! |
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MEDIEVAL TIMESWitness epic battles of steel and steed, feast your eyes and appetite with the splendor and romance of 11th Century Spain. |

























