When you have some free time between meetings or after the Convention, you won’t want to miss these great attractions and restaurants Atlanta has to offer!

ATLANTAIS CALLING YOU

The world’s largest aquarium has more than 10 million gallons of water and features an assortment of sea creatures including whale sharks, beluga whales and African penguins.

225 Baker St. NW; $36 admission; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (404) 581-4000

GEORGIAAQUARIUM

About 5 minutes from the Dome.

The newly opened College Football Hall of Fame has three floors of interactive exhibits, including opportunities for fans to “broadcast” game highlights, kick field goals and view game footage in ultra high-definition 4K. The Hall of Fame will also specifically cater your experience based on your favorite team. 250 Marietta St. NW; $20; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (404) 880-4800

COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

Take a 50-minute tour through the inner workings of CNN and its networks. Learn how to use a teleprompter, see the newsroom in action and more. Located near the Dome at 1 CNN Center. NW; $16; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (404) 827-2300

CNN STUDIO TOUR

See where the civil rights movement began. Located at 450 Auburn Ave.; free; open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. (404) 331-6922

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.HISTORICAL SITE

About 8 minutes from the Dome.

About 8 minutes from the Dome.

About 11 minutes from the Dome.

The “Home of the Braves” has become an Atlanta landmark and the benchmark for future baseball park design. Turner Field was the third stadium in history to have hosted the Summer Olympics (1996) before being used as a major-league ballpark.

Lions, tigers and bears – oh my! Located at 800 Cherokee Ave. SE, $18 for kids, $23 for adults, take the MARTA rail system to Grant Park. 9:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. M-F, 9:30-6:30 Sat. / Sun.(404) 624-WILD

ZOO ATLANTA

With more than 1,000 articles of memorabilia and a series of interactive exhibits including soda fountains of the past, you’ll enjoy this virtual journey of the beverage invented by Dr. John Pemberton in 1886. You can also meet the Coca-Cola polar bears and sample Coke products from around the world! 121 Baker St. NW; $16; 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. (404) 676-5151

WORLD OFCOCA-COLA

About 14 minutes from the Dome.

About 10 minutes from the Dome.

About 6 minutes from the Dome.

TURNER FIELD

Located close to the Dome, experience the majestic beauty of the fountain of Rings – a dancing water show synced to popular music, lights, and sound. Enter through the cross

streets of Andrew Young International Boulevard and Centennial Olympic Park Drive.

CENTENNIALOLYMPIC PARK

About 6 minutes from the Dome.

As the largest regional theme park in the Southeast, Six Flags Over Georgia is home to 11 roller coasters, three children’s areas and thrills galore. 275 Riverside Parkway, SW. 10:30

a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. $64; children under 48” $44; children 2 and under free.

About 30 minutes from the Dome.

SIX FLAGSOVER GEORGIA

From the largest dinosaurs ever discovered, to the biggest movie screen in Atlanta, Fernbank Museum offers a world of adventure. Immersive, hands-on exhibitions make science, culture and natural history come alive. Located east of Midtown, near Emory University. Free parking. 767 Clifton Road. Admission: $18 adults, $16 children 3-12, children 2 and under free. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. (404) 929-6400

FERNBANK MUSEUM OF HISTORY

This 20-story Ferris wheel is one of the newest additions to downtown Atlanta. SkyView has 42 air-conditioned gondolas and provides guests with incredible views of the Atlanta skyline. Located at Centennial Olympic Park; $13.50; open until 11 p.m. on weekdays with extended weekend hours.

SKYVIEW ATLANTA

If you have extra time before or after the Convention, grab your team and beat the heat at Six Flags White Water Park in Marietta. With 50 attractions, the water park guarantees fun in the sun. 250 Cobb Pkwy. $37 if pre-purchased online; $42 at the gate (children under 48” $37, 2 and under free). 10:30-7 p.m. daily. (770) 424-9283

SIX FLAGSWHITE WATER PARK

About 15 minutes from the Dome.

About 22 minutes from the Dome.

About 50 minutes from the Dome.

The Varsity - about 8 minutes from the Dome.

DANTANNA’SCombines culinary excellence with the entertainment value of sports to create the ultimate restaurant experience. 1 CNN Center, Suite 265, (404) 522-TURF.

DER BIERGARTENOffers an authentic German menu featuring cuisine prepared in true German tradition, ensuring a cultural and tasty experience. 300 Marietta Street NW, (404) 521-2728.

GLADYS KNIGHT’S CHICKEN & WAFFLESA southern taste sensation! Come experience soul and southern home-cooked meals that provide delicious comfort food. 529 Peachtree St NE, (404) 874-9393.

HARD ROCK CAFEA stone’s throw from the Dome, this trendy favorite is full of fun, music memorabilia and good food. 215 Peachtree St., (404) 688-7625.

HUDSON GRILLESports bar featuring burgers, steaks, fresh seafood, wings, draft beer, and more. 120 Marietta St., (404) 221-0102.

RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSEsituated in the lobby of the Embassy Suites Hotel just across the street from the Georgia World Congress Center, CNN and Philips Arena. 267 Marietta Street, Embassy Suites Centennial Olympic Park, (404) 223-6500.

STATSA casual dining experience that offers a unique take on comfort food. The Table Tap system allows diners to pour their own beer at the table. 300 Marietta St., (404) 885-1472.

TACO MACUnwind and have fun at this Atlanta-born restaurant featuring great Buffalo wings and the largest selection of micro-brewed beers and imports in the South. 100 Techwood Drive, (404) 835-1192.

TED’S MONTANA GRILLFounded by Ted Turner and George McKerrow, Jr., Ted’s Montana Grill is a gathering place offering comfort food for the 21st century. In an authentic Montana bar and grill, the restaurant offers bison burgers and time-honored American favorites. 133 Luckie St., Atlanta, GA 30303, (404) 521-9796.

CHEAP EATS

SIDEBARGrab a delicious hand-pressed sandwich or salad at this cozy and casual neighborhood hangout. 79 Poplar St., (404) 588-1850.

LANDMARK DINERDiner food meets fancy fare at this Atlanta “landmark.” 60 Luckie St., (404) 659-1756.

EATSIf you want to enjoy southern cooking at its finest — and least expensive — drop by this Atlanta favorite. 600 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, (404) 888-9149.

VORTEX BAR & GRILLHome of Atlanta’s best burger, this restaurant is an experience you won’t want to miss! Two locations, (404) 875-1667.

THE VARSITYFounded in 1928, The Varsity is the world’s largest drive-in restaurant, selling more Coca-Cola than any other single outlet in the world. Its menu includes hot dogs, chili dogs, hamburgers, and milk shakes. 61 North Ave. NW; easy access from North Ave. MARTA station, (404) 881-1706.

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The CNN Center has a variety of places to grab a quick bite between events at the GWCC. If you have a bit more time, check out these local hotspots.

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