10 Things Included in the Atlanta Pass: A Complete Guide

The 3 Fixed Attractions (Included for Every Buyer)

Every Atlanta CityPASS buyer gets these three sites. You cannot swap them out.

1. Georgia Aquarium — Gate Price $50

The largest aquarium in the Western Hemisphere, home to whale sharks, manta rays, and sea lions. Time-slot reservations are required — book your slot on the My CityPASS app or at citypass.com immediately after purchase. Slots sell out weeks in advance during summer. Address: 225 Baker St NW.

2. World of Coca-Cola — Gate Price $21

A pop-culture museum built around the world's most famous soft drink. The Taste It! gallery lets you sample over 100 international Coke products, and you can see the vault where the secret formula is stored. Address: 121 Baker St NW, a two-minute walk from the aquarium.

3. Zoo Atlanta — Gate Price $34

One of only a handful of US zoos with giant pandas. The African Savanna and a western lowland gorilla habitat are the highlights. Located at 800 Cherokee Ave SE in Grant Park — a 10-minute drive or rideshare from downtown. Plan a half-day here.

Your 2 Choice Attractions (Pick From 4 Options)

After the three fixed sites, you select two more from the following four options. Choose based on your interests — there is no wrong answer, but the Football Hall of Fame has the highest gate price and therefore the highest savings impact.

Note: The College Football Hall of Fame is at 250 Marietta St NW (downtown). Fernbank is at 767 Clifton Rd NE — a short drive from downtown, not walkable. Civil and Human Rights is adjacent to the aquarium.

The Honest Worth-It Math (2026 USD)

We priced every attraction at the gate in 2026. Here is the arithmetic for the most popular five-attraction combination (the three fixed plus Football Hall of Fame and Fernbank, which together represent the highest possible à-la-carte total):

For a family of four (2 adults + 2 kids): $106×2 + $86×2 = $384 with CityPASS. The same five attractions at gate prices: $162×2 + ~$120×2 (child gate prices) = approximately $564. That is a $180 family saving — genuinely significant.

Scenario: You only visit 3 attractions. Aquarium ($50) + World of Coca-Cola ($21) + Zoo ($34) = $105 à la carte. The pass costs $106. You save exactly $1 — essentially break-even for 3 sites. The pass only starts paying off clearly at 4+ attractions.

Choosing the two cheapest options (Civil Rights $20 + CNN Tour $16) drops your à-la-carte total to $141. The pass saves you only $35 (25%). Still worthwhile, but less compelling.

Verdict

The CityPASS is worth it if you visit all five attractions, especially if your choices include the Football Hall of Fame and Fernbank (the pricier options). It is marginal if you only plan to visit three. See our full analysis at Is the Atlanta CityPASS Worth It?

Buy It If / Skip It If

Buy the Atlanta CityPASS if:

• You plan to visit 4 or 5 of the included attractions (savings of $35–$56 per adult).
• You are traveling as a family — child pricing ($86) and bundling saves the most on family budgets.
• Your trip is 2–4 days and you want to move efficiently without standing in ticket queues.
• You want the aquarium and zoo in the same trip — those two alone total $84, already 79% of the pass price.

Skip it if:

• You only plan to visit one or two attractions — buy separately.
• Your main interest is the Civil Rights Center and CNN Tour (the two cheapest choice options): the pass savings shrink to $35, and you could buy all five individually for $141 if those are your choices.
• You visit during off-peak when the aquarium has no reservation backlog and you prefer spontaneity.
• You have a membership to Zoo Atlanta or another AZA-accredited zoo — those often grant reciprocal discounts not available via the pass.

9-Day Window, Mobile Tickets, and Logistics

The pass is valid for nine consecutive calendar days starting from the day you first scan it. There is no need to pre-select dates at purchase — the clock starts at your first attraction entry. Most visitors who use all five sites do so over 2–3 days; the nine-day window exists to give flexibility, not because you need it all.

Tickets are delivered instantly to your email as a mobile barcode. The My CityPASS app (iOS and Android) consolidates all barcodes, shows attraction hours, and handles aquarium reservation booking. Keep your phone charged — there is no paper fallback at most venues.

Downtown cluster: The aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, and Civil and Human Rights Center are all within a five-minute walk of Centennial Olympic Park. The Football Hall of Fame is a 10-minute walk. Zoo Atlanta (Grant Park) and Fernbank (Druid Hills) require a car or rideshare — budget 15–20 minutes each. Parking at Zoo Atlanta runs $15; Fernbank is free.

For a day-by-day itinerary using the pass, see our Atlanta 3-day city pass itinerary. For pricing context across all Atlanta options, see Atlanta city pass prices in 2026.

Does the Pass Skip the Line?

The CityPASS lets you skip the ticket purchase queue — you go straight to the entry gate with your pre-paid barcode. It does not give you priority access to internal lines (specific shows, IMAX films, or high-demand exhibits).

The Georgia Aquarium is the critical exception: even passholders must reserve a time slot in advance. Arrive without one and you will be turned away regardless of your pass. Book via the app the moment you buy. The other four attractions do not require advance reservations, though the aquarium reservation is by far the most important step in the entire pass workflow.

Where to Buy (and Whether There Are Discount Codes)

The only authorized seller is CityPASS.com directly. There are no legitimate third-party discount codes — the pass price is fixed. Be cautious of reseller listings on eBay or Craigslist; barcodes can be invalidated after a single scan.

CityPASS occasionally runs a Marriott Bonvoy promotion where Bonvoy members receive a small booking credit, and the pass is purchasable via the Marriott platform. The refund policy: unused passes are refundable within one year of purchase. Once scanned at any attraction, the pass becomes non-refundable.

For a comparison of Atlanta's pass options versus the broader US pass landscape, see our best US city passes guide. For family-specific cost breakdowns, see Atlanta CityPASS for families.