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Take the kids to the Center for Puppetry Arts for a closer look at one of the main forms of child entertainment. Check out the center's museum to see how puppets are made, and get a look at some of famous puppeteer Jim Henson's work while learning about his legacy in the puppet world. After exploring the museum's attractions, watch a puppet production of stories like The Ugly Duckling, The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, and Peter Pan.
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is Atlanta's premier entertainment destination for Broadway shows, ballet performances, concerts, opera and more. Randy Travis, Bill Maher, Styx, Melissa Etheridge, and Jon Sewart have all taken the stage here. Seize the opportunity to see a production in this 2,750 seat venue.
Head to an Atlanta nightlife favorite, and party at The Highlander. Since 1992, this bar has been a Midtown staple on the party scene. A full bar, live music, and a game room featuring air hockey, pool tables, pinball, and video games are all available here. The Highlander offers a casual environment and late night hours, often staying open until 3 - so plan to stay up late!
Take time to pay tribute to one of the main leaders of the Civil Rights Movement by visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The 35-acre site features a number of buildings and memorial sites, including Dr. King's childhood home, the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, Fire Station No. 6, the "I Have a Dream" International World Peace Rose Garden, the "International Civil Rights Walk of Fame," and a memorial to Mohandas K. Gandhi. While you're visiting the site, be sure to walk through the visitor center for a detailed chronology of the American Civil Rights Movement.