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Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & MuseumvsAtlanta Botanical Garden
Both Atlanta Botanical Garden and Jimmy Carter Library & Museum are praised by professionals. On balance, Atlanta Botanical Garden ranks marginally higher than Jimmy Carter Library & Museum. Atlanta Botanical Garden ranks #12 in Atlanta with approval from 7 reviewers such as Concierge, Frommer's and Afar Magazine.
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
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441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307
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Concierge "Faithfully preserved records and artifacts from the 39th president's administration are on permanent display at this museum and library."
Lonely Planet "Located on a hilltop overlooking downtown, it features exhibits highlighting Jimmy Carter's 1977–81 presidency, including a replica of the Oval Office." Full review
Where "This museum details President Carter’s life, including his Navy career and the work both he and Rosalynn have done since leaving the White House." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"The official library/museum of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the US (1977-81)." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Jimmy Carter’s presidential library includes more than 60,000 square feet of archives and exhibits on his life." Full review
Afar Magazine "His eponymous museum offers an interesting and in-depth look at the life and presidency of Jimmy Carter." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Interactive exhibits that explore Carter's life before, during, and after his time in the Oval Office." Full review
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Don't miss the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom (which President Clinton gave to the Carters), and the "Day in the Life of a President" film.
Fodor's "This complex occupies the site where Union General William T. Sherman orchestrated the Battle of Atlanta (1864)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Born in Georgia, the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, has a presidential library and museum featuring an exact replica of the Oval Office and exhibits about his life and achievements"
Frommer's "This impressive presidential library houses some 27 million pages of documents, memoranda, and correspondence from Jimmy Carter's White House years." Full review
Atlanta Botanical Garden Concierge Lonely Planet Fodor's
Not For Tourists Afar Magazine
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1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
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Concierge "Piedmont Park has playgrounds, fishing ponds, extensive jogging and bicycle paths, a tennis center, and playing fields that can be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis online."
Lonely Planet "In the northwest corner of Piedmont Park, the stunning 30-acre botanical garden has a Japanese garden, winding paths and the amazing Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Fodor's "Occupying 30 acres inside Piedmont Park, the grounds contain acres of display gardens... and the award-winning Fuqua Orchid Center." Full review
Not For Tourists "Great for green thumbs."
Afar Magazine "The Atlanta Botanical Garden has been voted the city's best place to commune with nature and upon visiting you'll agree." Full review
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Be sure to check what's in bloom before you go.
On the Grid "The mission of the Atlanta Botanical Garden as a non-profit is to develop and maintain plant collections for display, education, research, conservation, and enjoyment." Full review
U.S. News & World Report11.0
"The Atlanta Botanical Garden should be every plant lover's first stop in the city." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Two elements of the Garden’s permanent collections seem to get the most rave reviews: the Fuqua Orchid Center and Canopy Walk." Full review
Atlas Obscura "A grassroots community effort in the 1970s led to the creation of this beautiful garden full of delightfully whimsical exhibits. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "The Atlanta Botanical Garden features stunning plant collections across 30 acres of outdoor gardens, an award-winning Children's Garden, a striking Skyline Garden, and more."
Atlanta Travel Guide
March 2, 2021
