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    Madame CJ Walker Museum

    4.7 (12 reviews)

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    Danielle P.

    History on Auburn Ave in Atlanta... This has been on my bucket list for a while, the Madam CJ Walker Museum. More like a step back in time. Very rich history about the development of Black Hair products, and the wealthy empire that Madam CJ Walker developed. The Madam CJ Walker/WERD Radio Museum in Atlanta which is 1 block west of the MLK Center. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy some old school music that Ricci plays on speaker as you walk by. #FirstBlkRadioStation owned and operated by AAM, established Oct 3, 1949. The store has a few items that the previous owner left explaining the history of haircare, not alot. There are nostalgic flat irons and tools of the trade. He also covers the early history of WERD Radio Station which used to be upstairs above the beauty salon. You will also see some vintage stereo equipment. I spent approx. 30min, taking pics and asking questions. While I was there the owner was actually doing hair at the time. He was very helpful, and gave me the history as I walked around. Upstairs a lady does natural hair during the week. He has artist hrs so, hopefully you can catch him in the store front. This really was a special stop. Tip: park on side of street, not in empty parking lot across the st, the owners will make you move. $5.00 entry fee

    Kemishia S.

    Madam C.J. WALKER's last beauty shop how iconic an amazing is that? It felt like I ripped a page out of history and inserted myself. You could smell the hot comb still, I love that we stumbled upon it and it wasn't something planned, when you come in they make you take a quiz you know and I'm not gonna tell you the quiz it's a pop quiz LOL but if you do get it then you get a free vinyl record which is amazing. If not you had a lot of fun, and I really like that you can actually touch things and really be a part of history. FREE ENTRY BTW

    Chaka W.

    This is a must see when you are Atlanta. So much history here. In addition to this being Madam CJ Walker's hair salon it's is also the location of the first black owned and operated radio station, WERD. The owner has over 14000 vinyl records as well as the original hot combs, hair dryers and flat irons that were used when it was a Madam CJ Walker salon. There is so much history in this little building, it's amazing

    Sherise -Reese- C.

    This was one of the highlights of my visit to Atlanta. Ricci was great, sharing the knowledge he has I ended up learning more than expected about the area.

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    National Center For Civil and Human Rights

    National Center For Civil and Human Rights

    4.7(315 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I am truly a fan of Civil Rights Museums, having visited museums in Memphis, Jackson, and…read moreBirmingham, I had high hopes. This museum is much smaller, however I truly enjoyed my visit. There's an abundance of history here, from an intimate exhibit on Martin Luther King Jr. to powerful videos of his speeches, and exhibits that highlight the history of 16th Street Baptist Church that really drum up your emotions. I appreciated the film about the Freedom Riders, activists who rode buses through the South to challenge transportation segregation laws. This museum dues an excellent job of honoring history while bringing exhibits to life and being engaging. I've visited the Center for Civil and Human Rights several times, but for the first time I experienced the interactive lunch counter exhibit. You hear people shouting racist slurs, threatening you, and telling you to leave, along with police sirens and guard dogs barking. The seats even vibrate for an immersive experience. It felt very real. It was intensely emotional and a bit overwhelming, however I am glad that I got to experience it. Overall, I truly enjoyed my visit. The content is powerful and challenging, but everyone should experience it, especially given todays social and political climate.

    As a non-US visitor, I was uncertain whether I would be interested in going here. But as one of…read morethe most recommended places to visit in Atlanta, I figured it was worth at least a short visit. I ended up staying for at least 2 hours. This galleries and the information are incredibly well presented and engaging. There are heart-breaking stories, unimaginable images, and video recordings that are just bewildering to listen to. The Lunch Counter experience is incredibly sobering. Despite all the difficult things to read, to see and to listen to, I came out thinking about how life have changed for the better, and yet there is so much more to do. I can understand why this place is so well regarded. It's worth a visit.

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    World of Coca-Cola - Designer bottles

    World of Coca-Cola

    3.7(2.2k reviews)
    1.0 miDowntown

    I had to visit this museum for a drink that I consider an alternative to coffee. Getting tickets…read morein advance is a great idea. They have scheduled tours that take you through the history and evolution of the drink, its concoction and introduction around the world, as well as its ingredients and flavor notes. The museum also has a tasting room and a gift shop. It's a great place for both adults and kids, and the overall tour was extremely informative and fun. The tasting room had more than 25 flavors of Coca-Cola from around the world. While it was fun to try them all, this was also the most chaotic and busiest room in the museum. The floor was sticky with Coca-Cola that had been spilled at some point, although who knows when! The museum itself can get a little too busy. The gift shop is nice, with plenty of Coca-Cola-themed merchandise, including cutlery, dishes, plush toys, and more. I picked up a couple of magnets.

    The last huge tourist attraction I hit up while in Atlanta. It was my last day, I was beat down…read morefrom a week and a half of hard work and needed to end on a high note. I needed to see something Atlanta. Who knows the next time I will be back to this city and have time to see things. I have to say, I had no idea that this was not the original location of this museum. Relocated to this site in 2007, so I cannot compare this to the original location. I will say, it was most likely a good idea for them to get a bigger location. I am going to preface this by saying that I am not a big Coke fan. Haven't had on in years. Then why did I come here? Because I am a consumer of culture and history. Coke has a huge connection to pop culture over the years and you cannot deny the fact that this is a powerhouse of a company. Starting out here, they suggest that you get tickets ahead of time. However, not totally necessary, you can buy them on site. Quick security check and you are ushered inside. The first thing you do when you come in here is the Coca-Cola Theater for a presentation. While waiting for the theater opening up you will have an emcee keeping your attention and dropping some facts about the museum and some trivia questions. Also, you will get some suggestions on what to do, which exhibits to see fully, and what things to taste. After the theater, which can be moving and shows the connection we all have to one another, you are set free to explore whichever way you want to go. There are many exhibits and interactive areas to partake in. The list of exhibits: The Stores, Coca-Cola Stories, Icons, Beverage Lab, Taste It!, Scent Discovery, The Loft, and Polar Bear (photo op with the polar bear mascot). The pop culture portions of this museum really drew me in. Icons and The Loft really stick out. This is pop culture overload and takes you back to a certain year. You'll see something and be transported to whatever year that item may have debuted. From old cans to basketballs; motorcycles to speakers; and Santa to the polar bear. Big signs that are lit up show you exactly how things were displayed in yesteryear. Do be sure to visit the Vault. Where they hold the original recipe behind a mammoth wall of metal. This safe is huge which sits inside the vault. Don't get too near it, do not touch it, do not breathe on it. Just stand back and admire it. Another stand out is Taste It! Where you get to sample as much sodas from around the world. You get to take a sip of what is popular in any given country. There are some that are delicious and then there are some that just leave a bad taste in your mouth, I'm looking at you Italy and China (like seriously, how did you make a soda that tastes almost like barbecue sauce?). Stand out to me were the watermelon flavored one and the cucumber flavored Sprite. Don't knock anything until you have at least tried it. Of course, the end is the gift shop. Make sure to check everything over here and grab what you want. Make it to the register and they will ask if you want to purchase a mystery gift. It can be a discontinued item or something rare. I got a mini wireless speaker.

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    4.4(104 reviews)
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    This is a very must stop for all aviation buffs. Visit the First B747-400 built. Visit a photo with…read moreB7 and DC9 and tour a DC3. Look and tour the Spirit of Delta an aircraft bought by employees for the airline. Numerous other exhibits of the first 100 years of what Delta is today. The best part of the museum was the simulator. Not only is it great fun but you might be as lucy as I was to meet Rudy, the instructor. Trained by a Tuskegee Airman and one of a small group of African American airline pilots back in the day. This man isn't a historian but part of history himself. The time spent with him was well worth the entire experience. His personal history and knowledge and true life experiences far exceed anything google could ever offer.

    We want to visit new places local to Atlanta. We went to this location as a family of 4 with kids…read moreon age 4&9. Our kids had a wonderful experience and we did too. It was so amazing to see all the nice planes and the history of how delta came into being. The staff at this place are so wonderful and helpful. Don't miss out the attraction of the virtual flight screen where you can pick your destination and see those places in a boarding experience. In the end you get to take photo and get a printed copy courtesy of the museum. You will pick that up in the shop. We thought we could get some souvenir of model plane. But in my opinion the prices are in the order of a first class tickets. There is also outer area with different planes and also the 747 that you can get to experiment inside and out. Overall a great spot to visit by if you are closer to the airport.

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