IEEE ECCE 2010, September 12-16, Atlanta, Georgia

Atlanta

About Atlanta


Atlanta, Georgia, will host the second IEEE Energy Conversion Congress and Exposition to be held from September 12-16, 2010. Atlanta is easily accessed by its major airport – Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).    

 

 

Recommended things to do in Atlanta:

 

Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Site

General Info

The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site includes a number of facilities that are operated in partnership with the National Park Service, Ebenezer Baptist Church and The King Center.  Here, visitors can learn about Dr. King's life and his influence on others.

Ticketing Info

Admission and parking are free

Hours

Summer hours (June 6 – Aug. 14): 9 am – 6 pm
Winter Hours (Aug.15 – June 5): 9 am – 5 pm

Contact

Park Headquarters Phone: (404) 331-5190
Visitor Info Phone: (404) 331-6922
Website: https://www.nps.gov/malu/index.htm

Directions

https://www.nps.gov/malu/planyourvisit/directions.htm

 

The World of Coca-Cola

General Info

The World of Coca-Cola is the only place where you can explore the complete story of the world's best-known brand!

Ticketing Info

Adults - $15
Seniors (65+) - $13
Kids (3-12) - $10
Toddlers - Free with adult

Hours

Monday to Saturday: 9am – 7:30 pm
Sunday: 10 am – 7:30 pm

Contact

Phone: (404) 676-5151 or 1-800-676-COKE (2653)
Website:  https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/

Directions

https://www.worldofcoca-cola.com/html/visitor-info/directions-and-parking.html

 

CNN Studio Tour

General Info

The CNN Studio Tour offers visitors a behind-the-scenes look at CNN.  Take a look back at CNN’s history-making coverage of news events that have shaped the world and get a peek at state-of-the-art studios where these events are reported daily to over one billion people worldwide.

Ticketing Info

Inside CNN Atlanta
Adult $13.00 
Senior (65+) $12.00 
Youth (4-12) $10.00 
Morning Express Tour with Robin Meade
$49  (Note: Must be older than 12 to participate)
Inside the Conversation with Rick Sanchez
$35 (Note: Must be older than 12 to participate)
VIP Tour
$35 (Note: Must be older than 12 to participate
Tickets are available here: Museum Tix

Hours

Inside CNN Studio Tour: 55 minute walking tours begin every 10
minutes from 9 am to 5 pm
Morning Express Tour with Robin Meade: Runs Thursdays at 8:30 am
Inside the Conversation with Rick Sanchez: Runs Mondays at 4:10pm
VIP Tour: Runs daily (except Sunday) at 11:10am and 2:10 pm      

Contact

Phone: (404) 827-2300 or 877-4CNN-TOUR
Website: https://www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/

Directions

https://www.cnn.com/tour/atlanta/atl.tour.home.html

 

Jimmy Carter Library and Museum

General Info

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum is part of the Presidential Library system administered by the National Archives and Records Administration, a Federal government agency.

Ticketing Info

Adults: $8
Seniors (60+), Military, and Students with IDs: $6
16 and under: Free
Parking: Free

Hours

Museum Hours – Monday to Saturday: 9am - 4:45pm
Sunday: noon - 4:45pm
Library Hours – Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Contact

Phone: (404) 865-7100
Website: www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov

Directions

https://www.jimmycarterlibrary.gov/directions.phtml

           
Atlanta History Center

General Info

The Atlanta History Center is located on 33 acres in the heart of Buckhead.  Throughout the year, enjoy lecture series with award-winning authors, toddler programs, homeschool days, summer camps, music series, annual festivals such as Sheep to Shawl and much more.

Ticketing Info

Adults: $16.50
Seniors 65+ and students 13 and up: $13
Youths 4 to 12: $11
Members and children under 4: Free
Groups of 10 or more are eligible for discounted rates

Hours

Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday: 12 pm – 5:30 pm
Gardens and Grounds close at 5:15 pm

Contact

Phone:  (404) 814-4000
Website: https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/

Directions

https://www.atlantahistorycenter.com/cms/Directions/133.html

 

Swan Coach House

General Info

In 1965 a group of women established the Forward Arts Foundation in Atlanta. These distinguished arts patrons, whose dynamic leadership was matched by their determination, transformed the carriage house of the Swan House estate into a thriving restaurant, gift shop and art gallery.

Hours

Gallery Hours:  Tuesday to Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
Restaurant Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00 am – 2:30 pm
Gift Shop Hours: Monday to Saturday 10:00 am – 4 pm

Contact

Restaurant Phone: (404) 261-0636
Art Gallery Phone: (404) 266-2636
Gift Shop Phone:  (404) 261-0224
Website:  https://www.swancoachhouse.com/

Directions

https://www.swancoachhouse.com/directions.aspx