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The AAMFT Annual Conference
Marriage: Relational and Societal Perspectives
Atlanta,
GA
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September 23 - 26, 2010
Atlanta, Georgia
Big City, Southern Hospitality
Discover what happens
behind the scenes at the CNN headquarters! Learn more about
Dr. King and the Civil Rights Movement or sit back and enjoy
one of Atlanta’s greatest attributes, Southern hospitality.
Georgia’s state
capital offers entertainment for arts enthusiasts, sports
fanatics, history buffs, food connoisseurs, shop-aholics,
nature lovers, and those who love it all. So many choices in
such a large city may seem over-whelming, so the city created
the Atlanta Ambassador Force, a full-time private hospitality
and public safety force that patrols a 200-block area. The
friendly and helpful team assists visitors and locals with
directions, offer medical assistance, and serve as escorts for
those who have to walk alone.
With the many
attractions Atlanta has to offer, you may want to arrive in
Atlanta a few days earlier, or stay a few days after the
conference is over. Discover the area’s most popular
attractions and find your own personal favorites:
The
Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame
Tour the Ivan Allen Jr. Braves Museum and Hall of Fame (BMHF),
which features more than 500 Braves artifacts that trace the
team's history.
For more information
about the Ivan Allen Jr. Museum call (404) 614-2311 or visit
www.atlantabraves.com.
Centennial
Olympic Park
Only a few blocks away from the Atlanta Marriott
Marquis, headquarters to the AAMFT Annual Conference, is
Centennial-Olympic Park, a popular gathering place during the
1996 Olympic Games. The Park is a great place to have a picnic
lunch or take a nice walk or jog and enjoy the majestic
fountain, exquisite art, and inspiring statues. Visit www.centennialpark.com
or call (404) 223-4412 for more information.
CNN Studio Tour / CNN Center
Take
an exciting behind-the-scenes look at CNN’s global news
network. See what it takes to bring news to you 24 hours a
day. See the exhibit area, Control Room Theater, Special
Effect Studio, and Main Newsroom. Upon completion of the tour
make a video of yourself reading the day's top news stories at
the Interactive News Desk. The CNN Center is also home to the
Turner Store, Braves Clubhouse Store, and a food court. Call
(404)
827-2300 or go to www.cnn.com/StudioTour for details.
Underground Atlanta
Take
a short MARTA ride to Underground Atlanta and visit the
spot
where Atlanta sprouted up around the railroad and where it
first rose from the Civil War. Rich with history and culture,
Underground Atlanta offers over 100 retail and specialty
stores along with decorative carts that line the cobblestone
streets with face painting, magic tricks, fortune telling,
toys, food, accessories, and much more. For details call
(404) 523-2311 or visit www.underground-atlanta.com.
World of Coca-Cola
See, hear, and taste the
magical story of Coca-Cola, which was created in Atlanta over
110 years ago. Learn how an early Coca-Cola was prepared,
visit the International Video Lounge, and sample different
soft drinks distributed by The Coca-Cola company that are not
available in the United States and Canada. For general
information call (770) 578-4325 extension 1465, or see
www.woccatlanta.com.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National
Historic Site
See
where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born, lived, worked,
worshiped, and was buried. Martin Luther King, Jr. National
Historic Site includes the Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
where King was baptized and ordained as a
minister as well as The King Center and Dr. King’s
Tomb. Also open to the public is the Historic Fire Station
No. 6 where visitors can learn about the desegregation of the
Atlanta Fire Department, and The King Birth Home. For more
information visit
www.nps.gov/malu
or call (404) 331-5190.
Jimmy
Carter Library and Museum
Take a
short cab ride to the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum. The
museum includes photographs and historical memorabilia from
the presidency of Atlanta native Jimmy Carter. For details go
to www.jimmycarterlibrary.org or call (404) 865-7100.
The High Museum of
Art
The High Museum of Art features European and American
paintings, African art, as well as decorative and 20th
century art. Call
(404) 733-4400 or visit
www.high.org.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
This peaceful oasis includes
an urban forest, an orchid display, wildflower trail, the
Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory and a glass-walled building
housing more than 7,000 rare tropical and desert plants. The
Atlanta Botanical Garden has
15 acres of formal gardens
including specialty flower gardens such as herb, Japanese and
rose gardens as well as a five-acre Woodland Shade garden.
For more information call (404)
876 - 5859 or log onto
www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org.
Georgia’s State Capitol
Study Georgia’s history under the gold
dome, which tops the Georgia State Capitol. This National
Historic Landmark houses a museum
that collects, maintains and exhibits
significant artifacts, including a priceless collection of
Georgia’s state flags. 60-90 minute guided tours are
available. For more information call (404) 656-2844 or visit
www.sos.state.ga.us.
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