World of Coca Cola
“ The World of Coca-Cola let ’ s you experience a variety of history , art , and interactive exhibits , as you make your way through the facility .”
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The garden takes up approximately 30 acres , and is an outdoor lover ’ s dream . You ’ ll find everything from begonias and jasmine , to exotic orchids and tropical hibiscus . The new Longleaf Restaurant within the garden allows for you and your family to have the perfect lunch , all garden-inspired of course !
There will be a need to brush up on your garden etiquette , especially if you ’ ve not visited a botanical garden before . Most rules are expected and of the common-sense nature , but it is always good to make sure you ’ re properly observing the exhibits . A full list of rules are available on the Atlanta Botanical Garden ’ s website , as well as pricing information , closures , and reservations for private events .
If you are traveling with children , there is one stop that you simply cannot miss : the World of Coca- Cola . The popular soft drink was “ accidentally ” created by the late chemist , Dr . John Pemberton , who was trying to cure headaches in 1886 by making a syrup that people could pleasantly ingest . Upon mixing the syrup with carbonation and a bit of water , the mixture ended up turning into what we know today as Coca-Cola !
The World of Coca-Cola let ’ s you experience a variety of history , art , and interactive exhibits , as you make your way through the facility . Explore the Coca-Cola Theater , where a rotation of films play short segments for visitors . The Vault of the
Secret Formula is another popular attraction , that actually lets you view the very vault that the formula is protected and held in . Definitely check out the Pop Culture Gallery , where you will be able to view a variety of bottle and can designs , along with original paintings and concepts that developed throughout the famous drink ’ s history , such as the Coca- Cola Santa , and the iconic Polar Bear advertisements .
There are plenty of things to do in Atlanta , from grabbing a bite of authentic soul food , to shopping , and even touring the city . Don ’ t forget to visit Zoo Atlanta , the High Museum of Art , the CNN Center , and the Martin Luth King Jr . National Historic Site .