The temperature may be a bit colder, but things are heating up this winter in downtown Atlanta. The winter season brings a unique blend of Southern hospitality that is certain to keep travelers and tourists warm no matter what the winter weather brings. Follow along as we explore some of the most exciting wintertime activities that make downtown Atlanta the place to be this season!

1. WALKING THROUGH ATLANTA’S WINTER WONDERLAND

2. FESTIVAL OF THE SEASONS AT THE GEORGIA AQUARIUM
Georgia Aquarium will be hosting a month of events for the holiday season. Starting in late November,
families can visit the aquarium as it turns into a winter wonderland. Guests can view the spectacular
Holidazzle light show and 3D projection show, The Sea Around Us, in the atrium every hour. Other
daily activities include the holiday entertainment show. SCUBA Clause Holiday Deepo’s Chat and the
Underwater Menorah.
photos: facebook.com/georgiaaquarium

3. HOLIDAY FUN AT THE WORLD OF COCA-COLA
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the world of Coca-Cola in Atlanta. The
interactive home of Coke launches its holiday celebration now through January
3rd. Guests can enjoy activities like mailing friends personalized letter from the
desk of the Coca-Cola Polar Bear, or savoring the season with signature beverages
like Gingerbread Coke and Mistletoe Flow. Guests also have the opportunity to
learn the real story behind the santa claus image we know and love, originally
commissioned by Coca-Cola in the 1930s.
photos: facebook.com/worldofcocacola

4. GARDEN LIGHTS IN THE ATLANTA
BOTANICAL GARDEN
Returning for it’s fifth season, this electrical extravaganza features
spectacular light displays throughout the garden. 2015 will feature
the Tunnel of light along with favorites such as the Orchestral Orbs,
Glittering Galaxy and Radiant Rainforest. The Model Trains continue
to make the exhibition a must-see holiday tradition, open through
January 9th, 2016.
photos: facebook.com/atlantabotanicalgardens

5. STONE MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS
Now through January 3rd, Stone Mountain Park’s Christmas Celebration features
activities for kids and adults. Kids will have a chance to meet Santa and Rudolph,
and watch Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas in 4-D. The whole family can enjoy
wandering through the Wonderland Walkway, a dazzling pathway of lights. Stone
Mountain also turns into Snow Mountain during this time of year, where you can
frolic across five snowy football fields, build snowmen and careen down the 400-
foot hill in a snow tube!
photo: facebook.com/stonemountainpark

6. HOLIDAY IN THE PARK
With thrill rides, holiday festivities and more than one million LED lights shining bright, Six
Flags over Georgia brings you Holiday in the Park. The new holiday classic will feature
festive shows, tasty holiday treats and of course, Santa Claus himself. Guests can take
a ride on the North Pole Express to visit Santa at his merry workshop, and also warm up
around the fire for S’mores at S’mores village. Holiday in the Park runs select nights from
November 21st-January 3rd.
photos: https://holiday.sixflags.com/overgeorgia/gallery

7. LEGOLAND HOLIDAY BRICKTACULAR
Every weekend through December 27th, families are invited to celebrate the merry
season with holiday festivities at LEGOLAND. Guests can learn how to create LEGO
snowflakes, and experience the winter takeover in MINILAND. The weekend of
December 19th and 20th, guests are encouraged to wear their most festive holiday
attire for the Holiday Costume Contest - happening both days.
photos: facebook.com/ldcatlanta

8. ATLANTA BALLET’S NUTCRACKER
Through December 27th, join Atlanta Ballet as they celebrate their
20th anniversary of the Nutcracker at the Fox Theatre. Music will be
performed by the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra.
photos: facebook.com/atlantaballet

9. CHICK-FIL-A PEACH BOWL
One of the country’s most anticipated college bowl games, the Chic-Fil-A
Peach Bowl creates exciting energy in the Georgia Dome. It is among the
most competitive bowl games in the country and leads all other bowl games
in charitable and scholarship contributions. The 2015 game will take place
December 31st, and will be played by Houston and FSU.
photo: www.chick-fil-apeachbowl.com

10. CENTENNIAL OLYMPIC PARK ICE SKATING
Centennial Olympic Park has opened their ice skating rink for another
winter season. It is a perfect setting for the family or a group of friends,
and you can easily rent skates at the door. Admission is $12.00 a person
for a 90 minute session.
photos: www.facebook.com/centennialolympicpark/

11. CELEBRATION BOWL
Happening on December 19th, The Celebration Bowl is a Historically Black
Colleges and Universities postseason football game between the MEAC and
SWAC champions at the Georgia Dome. Operated by ESPN and televised on ABC,
the Celebration Bowl is surrounded by events, parties, and more, and is sure to
be a day of epic football. This year, SWAC College Football Champion Alcorn State
University faces off against North Carolina A&T State University.
photos: collegefootball.ap.org
www.ncat.edu

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