Atlanta – Mecca of Civil Rights
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4 Days | Year Round
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So many Civil Rights Leaders called Atlanta home that it is now considered the “Mecca of The Civil Rights Movement.” Bring your group and study that history. Then spend a day with Atlanta’s fun attractions. Explore Olympic Centennial Park, the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca Cola before flying above the city with SkyView Atlanta.
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive Atlanta
This tour package begins with arrival at the Drury Inn Atlanta Airport Hotel for a three-night stay. The hotel offers a 5:30 Kickback with a rotating menu of free food and drink every evening from 5:30 -7:00pm. (D)
Day 2 – National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Site – The Apex Museum
This morning, the group will visit The National Center for Civil and Human Rights. It is a museum and cultural institution that connects the U.S. Civil Rights Movement to the human rights challenges of today. Enjoy a personal guided tour as well as time to visit the exhibits themselves. Every moment, every image, every artifact and exhibit provides a unique learning experience for those who visit.
This afternoon, tour the Martin Luther King National Historic Site. You will begin at the Visitor Center then see the World Peace Rose Garden and it’s “Behold Memorial.” Next is the Ebenezer Baptist Church where you will hear recordings of Dr. King’s speeches, watch a video and browse through the exhibits. Then stop at the Reflecting Pool to Dr. and Mrs. King’s graves and their eternal flame. Lunch will be included today.
The last attraction of the day is the APEX Museum, or African American Panoramic Experience Museum. It presents the rich and often untold story of both African and African American history and culture. The museum is housed within a 100-year-old building, erected by African American masons. Its exhibits are filled with artifacts and presentations spanning centuries, from ancient African civilizations to contemporary events. This evening, your group will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B, L, D)
Day 3 Centennial Park – Georgia Aquarium – World of Coca Cola – Skyview Atlanta
Begin your day with a walk through at Olympic Centennial Park. It was home to the 1996 Olympic games and is now filled with walking paths, water gardens & the Fountain of Ring.
Here you also visit the Georgia Aquarium featuring hundreds of species and thousands of animals across its seven major galleries, all of which reside in more than 11 million US gallons of water. Your visit also includes a combo meal at The Coastline Café.
You then visit the World of Coca Cola. Since 1886, they have been creating unforgettable memories and moments. Now, you can experience the magic of Coca‑Cola’s history like never before. Step into Coca‑Cola Stories at World of Coca‑Cola
At SkyView Atlanta, your class will fly 200 feet above the ground and learn along the way! Featuring 42 climate-controlled gondolas, SkyView Atlanta’s observation wheel soars almost 20 stories above Centennial Olympic Park. This spectacular panoramic view of Atlanta – and beyond – is unforgettable. As a companion to your field trip experience, a comprehensive Study Guide for Grades 3-5 and Grades 6-8 is available for you to download and use before and after your school visit.
Ending the day, you enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – Depart for Home
Following breakfast at the hotel you depart for home. (B)

