Gotta See This: Finding the Olympic Spirit in Atlanta, Ga.
As the world prepares to watch the Beijing 2008 Summer Olympics, visitors to the Atlanta History Center can experience the Olympic spirit by touring the Centennial Olympic Games Museum.
Housed in a 27,500-squared-foot wing, the collection takes you through the history of the Olympic movement from its origins to modern times. You can view the collection of Olympic torches, including the official torch of the 2008 Beijing Games and see other related artifacts.
Of course, the focal point is on the 1996 Olympic Games that took place in Atlanta.
You have the opportunity to go “behind the scenes,” so to speak, to learn more about Atlanta’s bid for the 1996 Games through video, images and much more. There is also an tribute to the many volunteers who made that summer possible for the city. 
The interactive section, “The World Comes to Atlanta” highlights the gifts and participants from around the world who called Atlanta their home for awhile. All of this leads to the important “16 Days in Atlanta,” which takes you back to the time when the Games officially opened in the city. Don’t miss the Sports Lab, another interactive exhibit that invites you to test your strength against some of the world’s greatest athletes.
Photo credits: (upper left) Centennial Olympic Park, flickr, creative commons by FLC; (bottom right) Water Show, flickr, creative commons by wenzday01.
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