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The World of Coca-Cola is probably the closest real equivalent to Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, except you don't need a Golden Ticket to attend. The Atlanta tourist attraction re-opened in 2007 after the company dropped $97 million on a facelift, and even if you don't particularly enjoy its sweet ambrosia, it's worth a visit.
Originally invented as a medicinal tonic, Coke is now the biggest-selling soft drink ever, and the World of Coke is the golden altar to that success. Watch the bottling process, then check out antique Coke ads that reflected how the beverage was sold to us until we learned to love it. The international bottles display showing what the rest of the world is drinking (from Coca-Cola Inc.) and a "4-D" film will take you, no, not back in time, but on a jolting trip through distribution. To go back in time, check out the shrine to New Coke.
Many tourists choose to combine a trip to the World of Coca-Cola with a nearby factory that produces news—CNN Studio Tour, but the Georgia Aquarium is also within walking distance. $15 tickets ($10 for children) can be purchased ahead online and are timed to make your visit easy; come thirsty!
Related Stories:
· 2007 Review: The New World of Coca-Cola [NY Times]
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