**Exciting New Attractions and Experiences Coming to Georgia in 2025**
Georgia is gearing up for an exciting 2025, offering travelers a variety of new attractions, luxury hotels, and cultural experiences. From theme park expansions to milestone celebrations, here’s a look at what’s coming to the Peach State.
### **New and Upgraded Attractions**
#### **Georgia Aquarium, Atlanta – 20th Anniversary & New Exhibit (May 2025)**
The Georgia Aquarium, the largest in the U.S., celebrates its 20th anniversary with a brand-new bioluminescence exhibit. This immersive experience will highlight glowing marine life, including corals and jellyfish, and will be part of a summer event transforming the aquarium into a glowing wonderland.
#### **Six Flags Over Georgia, Austell – Georgia Gold Rusher (Spring 2025)**
Six Flags Over Georgia introduces the **Georgia Gold Rusher**, a high-speed, free-spinning gondola ride inspired by the state’s 1885 gold rush. This thrilling coaster will feature twists, turns, and water elements, along with an engaging storyline about William “Willy” Gibson and his hydraulic mining machine.
#### **Wild Adventures Theme Park, Valdosta – Water’s Edge Expansion (Spring 2025)**
Wild Adventures is expanding with **Water’s Edge**, featuring three new family-friendly rides, new animal habitats, dining options, and live entertainment. Highlights include:
– **Horizon Wheel** – A reimagined Ferris wheel with panoramic views
– **Wing Swinger** – A soaring swing ride
– **The Boat Parade** – A speedboat-themed attraction
Visitors can also enjoy new animal exhibits, including colorful macaws and a reptile house.
#### **National Center for Civil & Human Rights, Atlanta – Expansion (Fall 2025)**
A 28,000-square-foot expansion will add three new galleries:
– A family-friendly immersive gallery for children
– A gallery dedicated to the Reconstruction Era
– A rotating exhibition space for traveling exhibits
The expansion will also enhance the museum’s permanent civil and human rights exhibits, including a redesigned gallery showcasing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers and artifacts.
#### **Tellus Science Museum, Cartersville – Expansion & New Exhibits (Late 2025)**
The Smithsonian-affiliated **Tellus Science Museum** is adding 20,000 square feet of exhibit space, including:
– A permanent exhibit on the evolution of technology and smartphones
– A gallery for large-scale traveling exhibitions, rotating two to three times a year
### **Major Events and Celebrations**
#### **ATL Airport & Delta Air Lines Centennial Celebrations**
Atlanta’s global travel hubs are marking major milestones in 2025:
– **Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)** celebrates its 100th anniversary with a centennial gala, art installations, and historical exhibits.
– **Delta Air Lines** unveils new innovations, including a 23,000-square-foot **Delta Sky Club** at ATL’s Concourse D.
– **Delta Flight Museum** celebrates its 30th anniversary with new exhibits showcasing Delta’s 100-year history.
#### **FIFA Club World Cup 2025 – Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium**
Atlanta will host six matches for the **FIFA Club World Cup 2025**, including a quarterfinal on July 5. This event will kick off the one-year countdown to the **FIFA World Cup 2026**, solidifying Atlanta’s reputation as a premier soccer destination.
### **New Hotels on the Horizon**
#### **Municipal Grand, Savannah (Early 2025)**
A luxury boutique hotel in a former 1960s bank building, featuring:
– 44 guest rooms
– A lobby bar and restaurant
– A rooftop pool
– A subterranean bar
#### **Cypress Resort, Jasper (Phase One Opens Spring 2025)**
A nature-inspired luxury retreat spanning 48 acres, offering:
– 30 private villas
– A 50-foot waterfall
– A full-service spa
– Multiple dining options
#### **Hotel Phoenix, Atlanta (Summer 2025)**
Located in **Centennial Yards**, this 292-room hotel will feature:
– A rooftop restaurant with skyline views
– A resort-style pool with private cabanas
– A full-service all-day restaurant and bar
#### **The Chambray Hotel, Roswell (Late 2025)**
An upscale boutique hotel near Canton Street, featuring:
– 125 guest rooms
– A Mediterranean restaurant
– A rooftop sushi bar
### **Recent Openings You May Have Missed**
#### **Akins Ford Arena, Athens (December 2024)**
A new entertainment venue hosting concerts, sports events, and exhibitions, featuring interactive displays from the **Georgia Music Collections**.
#### **Georgia Safari Conservation Park, Madison (June 2024)**
A conservation-focused wildlife experience with guided safari drives, up-close animal encounters, and luxury overnight stays in safari tents or suites with views of giraffes and rhinos.
#### **Hotel Granada, Atlanta (August 2024)**
A historic 120-room hotel featuring **May Peel**, a cocktail bar offering a unique nightlife experience.
#### **All-Movie Hotel, Peachtree City (July 2024)**
A film-themed hotel near **Trilith Studios**, featuring suites once occupied by stars like Francis Ford Coppola and Adam Driver.
#### **FORTH Hotel, Atlanta (June 2024)**
A new hotel and social club along the **Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail**, offering:
– A rooftop cocktail lounge
– An Italian steakhouse
– A poolside restaurant
#### **Cloudland at McLemore Resort, Rising Fawn (February 2024)**
A luxury mountaintop resort with award-winning golf courses, an infinity pool, and spa amenities. **The Keep**, a new 18-hole cliffside golf course, opens in Summer 2025.
### **Georgia’s Culinary Scene Shines**
#### **MICHELIN Guide Atlanta Expands**
Atlanta now boasts **nine One-Star restaurants**, including:
– **Atlas**
– **Bacchanalia**
– **Hayakawa**
– **Lazy Betty**
– **Mujo**
– **O By Brush**
– **Omakase Table**
– **Spring**
– **Staplehouse**
#### **James Beard Award Semifinalists (2025)**
More than **10 Georgia restaurants and chefs** have been recognized, including:
– **Kimball House** (Outstanding Restaurant)
– **Casa Balam** (Best New Restaurant)
– **Lucian Books and Wine** (Outstanding Wine Program)
– **Marietta Proper** (Best New Bar)
– **Twisted Soul Cookhouse & Pours** (Outstanding Cocktail Service)
– **Spring, Talat Market, BoccaLupo, and LanZhou Ramen** (Best Chef: Southeast)
### **Plan Your Georgia Adventure**
With so many exciting openings and events, 2025 is the perfect time to explore Georgia. For more details on upcoming attractions, visit **[ExploreGeorgia.org](https://www.exploregeorgia.org)**.
Source: griceconnect.com