Pemberton Place facts for kids
Pemberton Place is a special area in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. It's located just north of Centennial Olympic Park. This exciting spot is home to three amazing attractions: the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca-Cola, and the Center for Civil and Human Rights. The area is named after John Pemberton, who invented Coca-Cola.
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History of Pemberton Place
This area was once a busy part of Atlanta with many businesses and homes. By the early 1990s, it had become a quiet, almost forgotten place. For the 1996 Olympics, The Coca-Cola Company bought land here. They built a fun area called Coca-Cola Olympic City for visitors.
After the Olympics, in 2002, the company gave the land away. This gift helped create a new home for exciting visitor attractions. This is how Pemberton Place became the popular destination it is today.
Explore the Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is one of the biggest aquariums in the world! It holds over 8.1 million US gallons (31,000 m³) of water. This huge amount of water is home to more than 100,000 animals. You can see over 500 different kinds of species here.
Some of the most famous residents include four young whale sharks, named Alice and Trixie. There are also four beluga whales: Qinu, Aurek, Maple, and Nunavik. Don't forget the two giant manta rays, Nandi and Tallulah!
Discover the World of Coca-Cola
The World of Coca-Cola is a fun place to learn all about the history of the Coca-Cola Company. You can explore how the famous drink was created. The exhibition also shows off its well-known advertisements from over the years. Plus, there are many other exciting entertainment areas and attractions to enjoy.
Visit the Center for Civil and Human Rights
The Center for Civil and Human Rights is a powerful and interesting place in downtown Atlanta. It helps visitors understand the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. It also connects this important history to the worldwide effort for human rights.
The center has four interactive exhibits that make you think. One special gallery often shows items from the Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr., Collection. Here, you can see personal papers and items that belonged to Dr. King. The center also hosts educational programs. These programs inspire visitors to join the ongoing conversation about fairness and equality around the world.
