Georgia is the birthplace of Coca-Cola, that lovely, fizzy soft drink that we proudly proclaim “is the real thing.” We hadn’t been to The World of Coca-Cola since they had moved to their new location a few years ago, so when we had a choice of five attractions in our CityPASS, this one moved to the top of our list. We had to pass through a security check point before entering the building, much like airport security, and I forgot I had a container of pepper spray on my keys. I had to deposit them with the guard for safe keeping and have them returned at the end of the trip.
Our tour began with an introductory speech about the history of Coca-Cola from our guide, “Cookie.” She asked us to go around the room and tell everyone where we were from. I was surprised to find we were the only family from Georgia. Instead, there were people from countries around the world! I hadn’t realized how universal Coke was until that moment. Cookie led us into the Happiness Factory Theater to watch and eight minute film with dancing and singing bugs that showed us the meaning of “Happification.” From there we were free to tour the three floors by ourselves at our own pace.
My son was anxious to get to the third floor and the sampling room, but I made him see the other attractions first. I wanted to “see” the secret formula, but instead we got to see the vault. It was locked tighter than a drum and no one was getting into it! One of our favorite experiences was the movie in the 4D Theater. Expect moving seats, splashing water and 3D thrills as a mad scientist goes on a quest around the world to find the secret behind Coca-Cola. For anyone with neck or back conditions or pregnant mothers, the theater has eight regular seats in the back row.
After we explored the history of Coca-Cola, including taking turns carrying the torch that was used in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, we were finally ready for The Tasting Room. This is a room that features Coca-Cola products from every continent of the world. My son had been craving the Apple drink from China so we had to stop at the Asia fountain first. We worked our way through Europe, Central and South America and Africa. When asked what my favorite drink was, I replied, “Cherry Fanta from the United States!” I can rarely find that anywhere and drank a small cup full. For anyone who hasn’t had enough to drink in the Tasting Room, another section is set up with free flow Coke machines to make our own flavor combinations.
As we left we were given a souvenir bottle of Coca-Cola to take home with us. It was the perfect ending to our visit. The World of Coca-Cola is located across from the Georgia Aquarium and down the street from the Inside CNN tour, making it easy to walk to several attractions.
Now this looks like a FUN place to visit! I would love to be able to take my kids there.
So not good for me but I love coke!
if i go to the atlanta area with my kids, the coke museum is on my list
What a fun place to visit! I would love to visit, tours like that are always so memorable and fun to talk about afterwards.
We loved Coca-Cola! It will be nice if we, one day can also experience the tour that you have.
I’ve been to the CocaCola Museum and really loved the sampling room! Such a fun experience!
My mom would love this places. She is absolutely obsessed with Coca-cola
What a fun place to visit. I dont drink coke, but I would definately want to go to one!
What a fun place to visit! I had gone to the one in Las Vegas 13 years ago but that is it. This would be a great activity to do with the family.
This looks like so much fun! I would be ready to get to those samples too…looks amazing!
What a great place. I love all of the vintage Coke bottles. There must be a lot of history in that building.
I didn’t know that Coca Cola made all those other products. A few of them I’ve actually never seen before. My daughter loved their vanilla coke, it was also my favorite but I haven’t seen it in a while. I would love to tour their facility one day. Lucky you!
I went to one in Toronto, I think it was, but you know me and my Diet Coke. I’m totally gonna have to go here!
What a neat place to visit and tour. I would love to take this. I would love to see and read the history of Coke dating back to the beginning.
I really need to take the family on this tour. I would love to see the vault and my grandchildren would like the tasting room.
The secret vault is awesome! I love the machines where you get to customize your drink, they are so cool!
Wow, that looks like so much fun!!! I love the idea of mixing various coke & flavours to create your very own personal Coke drink!
I love visiting places to see how things are made. I have always loved Coca-Cola.
We don’t drink soda in this house but that is still a cool place to check out!
I loved coca-cola world in Las Vegas, too – until they closed it down! Tasting all the different drinks from all around the world is so much fun! I’ll have to come visit Atlanta soon!
I live so close to there. I definitely need to stop in sometime to do the tour.
I don’t drink soda, but that is pretty cool place to visit, nonetheless! 🙂
How fun, I love unique tours like this! I’d love to visit the sampling room.
This is on my wish list of places to visit. Diet Cherry Coke is my absolute favorite that I drink almost every day!
love love love coke. looks like a fun after noon!
omg i wanna come and visit looks amazing 🙂
I never know there was a coca-cola world how cool is that – it looks like it would be a fun and intresting palce to visit. x
My husband loves Coke! He would totally get a kick out of visiting the HQ and especially the 4D theater.
I wanna visit this awesome place . SO MUCH fun!
What great fun. My mom and oldest son when several years ago. My aunt retired from Coca Cola so my family has always been brand loyal. LOL
Did you taste the Apple?
I love the soda stations to try all different kinds. It’s cool to taste the flavors that are from other countries. I love the bottles too…those are gorgeous!
Oh my goodness what a cool place to visit!! Didn’t know it existed!! Looks like a must see for sure.
Now that would be a fun “field trip” or family vacation stop! To see the history of coca cola! So much fun! I love those huge bottles!
My husband and I live in Charlotte, so we aren’t too terribly far from Atlanta. We have talked many times about going to tour this place! My husband’s grandpa bought Coke stocks for the grandkids when they were little and always drank Coke, so it has some sentimental value for him, too. It looks like such a fun experience.
cool tour! although i don’t drink cocacola anymore because of my hyperacidity(which might have caused it), i still love it 😀
Whether because of their iconic logo or because of the bite to their drink. Coca Cola has always been my preferred soda when drinking one. Love all the different bottles in the first photo. What fun.
I think that would be such a cool tour. I am from the south so Coca-Cola has so many roots and the retro decor is always neat to see at old country stores and in home decorating.
this looks like a fun place to visit with the family!
They used to have one like this in Las Vegas, but they stopped the tasting room. It probably got out of hand with all the people going in and tasting their sodas.
This was one of our favorite attractions to take visitors to when we lived in GA. Loved going to the Underground afterward, too. What a fun place! I love all the attractions and experiences inside, but like your son, I’m always eager to explore the tasting room.