World of Coca-Cola

The history of the world's most recognizable brand—which was created right here in Atlanta back in 1886—is documented at this fun, interactive museum. Exhibits here include a working bottling line that produces the original eight-ounce bottles of Coke; a tasting facility that lets visitors try more than 70 different varieties of the brew; and the world's largest collection of Coke-related memorabilia. A self-guided tour of the facility (some 62,000 square feet) takes about an hour and a half.

Tip: There's no food sold on-site, but a list of restaurants within walking distance is available on the New World of Coca-Cola's Web site.

Admission: $15 adults (13–54); $13 seniors (55 and up); $9 children (3–12); free for children 2 and under