Built in 1910, the Tabernacle was once home to the Third Baptist Church of Atlanta, led by Reverend Len G. Broughton. The historic building first became a unique music venue in 1996, when it was converted into the House of Blues for the Olympics. Though it closed after the event, it re-opened in 1998 under the name “Tabernacle” and continues to host both local and nationally touring musical acts and comedians.

Atlanta Symphony Hall in the Woodruff Arts Center is home to the acclaimed Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The group recorded its first album there in 1977, and the venue has been a significant landmark in Georgia’s performing arts scene ever since. Experience concerts with classical music, attend a play, have a night of laughs with famous comedians, or take a tour to learn more about the location’s history and productions.

Fifty years ago, famed architect John C. Portman opened The Midnight Sun, a restaurant that forever transformed Atlanta dining. His newest creation, JP Atlanta, has once again redefined the city’s culinary landscape, featuring classic Georgian dishes with a twist, artistic presentation and modern design.  Executive Chef Julio Delgado creates seasonal cuisine made with local ingredients; start with the Georgia peanut hummus. At the bar and lounge, try local craft beers and signature cocktails while socializing in sophisticated style.

Experience one of history’s most famous drinks like never before at the World of Coca-Cola. See the vault that holds the 125-year-old secret formula and view historic collectibles and art at the Pop Culture Gallery. At Bottle Works, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process and receive a free 8-ounce bottle of classic Coca-Cola. Keep it as a souvenir, because you’ll have a chance to try over 100 drinks at the Taste It! Beverage Lounge, including Beverly, the discontinued Italian aperitif.

Sweet Georgia’s Juke Joint celebrates the history of Southern food, drink and music through a modern lens. Historic items and period photos line the walls, and a custom mural recalls the early days of ragtime, jazz and blues. For authentic regional fare, try the fried green tomatoes, jambalaya pasta and peach cobbler while enjoying live entertainment almost every night.

With new seafood flown in daily from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Ray’s in the City features bona fide Cajun dishes, signature sushi rolls, and both local and import brews from across the globe. Taste the seafood gumbo, pair fresh sashimi with a variety of sakes, sample the raw bar, and dance to live jazz every Tuesday through Saturday in the bar and lounge.