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Odds are, when you snap open that beaded and frosty, bright red and polar-bear white can of the most popular soft drink in the world, and suck down that first satisfying chug, you aren’t giving a bubble of thought to its original history, its immeasurable impact on society or pop culture, what the can looks like in other countries, or the value of hundreds of historic collectibles and works of art the world over; and dollars to donuts you’re not wondering about the top-secret recipe! Or…are you? Adventurous Coke fanatics on Atlanta getaway may want to leave room on the ol’ agenda for a couple of hours of refreshing enlightenment at World of Coca Cola in the friendly “Dogwood City” where an astonishing collection of special Coke exhibits are meant to entertain, inspire and educate! Your two-level tour begins in the lobby chock-full of vibrantly creative “Coke Art” and ushers you into Coca‑Cola Theater were you will experience a world of “Coke” celebration; you’ll get “this close” to the magical Vault of the Secret recipe-and intrepid comers will be afforded a shot at attempting-and sampling-“their” own Coca Cola formulation! Grab some cool and fuzzy hugs from beloved mascot “Polar Bear” and experience the convenience of endless flavors of Coca-Cola branded refreshment at the Freestyle fountain! The wildly interactive Pop Culture Gallery, a behind-the-scenes peek at the ever-important bottling process, classic Coke art exhibit, a lighthearted 4D look at Coca Cola around the world and exploration of decades of the beloved soft drink’s most popular TV advertisements treat your group to an absolutely immersive tour experience that will fill your heads with plenty of catchy Coke jingles for the remainder of your Atlanta holiday!