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Art connoisseurs and crafty people from all around have made the Atlanta Dogwood Festival a tradition in the city for the past 70 years. The festival takes place in Piedmont Park every spring, and features a variety of art forms. While strolling through the festival, you'll see booth after booth of sculptures, paintings, pottery, jewelry, photography and plenty more - including food. Don't miss out on live music, good food, and plenty of opportunities to buy and create art.

Explore the history of the city at the Atlanta History Center. The museum features rotating and traveling exhibits, and houses six permanent exhibits that showcase relevant points in Atlanta history. Events and time periods spotlighted include the city's expansion from a rural area to a metropolis, the Civil Rights Movement in the city, and the city during the Civil War. The Atlanta History Center boasts one of the largest collections of Civil War artifacts in the world. This museum and attraction also has historic homes and gardens on its grounds, and has been teaching the public about Atlanta's history since 1926.

Attend an event at the Infinite Energy Center, one of Atlanta's premier event venues. The Gwinnett complex is home to an arena, a performing arts center, and a convention center - meaning it offers a wide variety of entertainment options. Check the calendar at Gwinnett Center to catch hockey or basketball games, art exhibitions and craft shows, and a broad spectrum of performances from ballet, to opera, and major concerts.

Take a peek at the operations of the world's news leader when you tour the famous CNN Center, the company's global headquarters. The Inside CNN Studio Tour will expose the behind-the-scenes work that goes into the news corporation's 24-hour productions. You'll see the newsroom, on-going broadcasts, and lots more. Commemorate your visit by grabbing a special souvenir at The Turner Store.