Centennial Olympic Park was built for the 1996 Summer Olympics, but today, it’s a central gathering spot in downtown Atlanta. It’s a great place to take a break while exploring the city, with wide green spaces, walking paths, and the famous Fountain of Rings, where kids (and sometimes adults) cool off in the synchronized water jets. The park also hosts concerts and events throughout the year, so check the calendar if you’re in town. It’s also close to major attractions like the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, making it an easy stop while sightseeing.

The Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo comes with everything a comic fan would need: scheduled autograph and photo sessions with international authors, Q&A panels with your favorite artists, over 700 retailers with articles and gadgets on sale, as well as cosplay contests that bring fictional characters to life.

The Margaret Mitchell House is where the author of "Gone with the Wind" wrote much of her famous novel. Now a museum, it gives a glimpse into Mitchell’s life and the impact of her book, which remains one of the best-selling novels of all time. You can tour the small apartment where she lived and worked, see exhibits about the book’s history, and learn more about its cultural impact.

The Presidential Palace, a fascinating fusion of Western and Chinese architectural styles, offers a glimpse into China's Republican era. This 600-year-old palace was once the office of Dr Sun Yat-sen, President of the Republic of China. While the architecture is deeply influenced by Western styles, the palace garden was constructed in a classic Chinese manner. The fusion of these two styles makes it an excellent representation of the Republican period's culture. Today, it houses the China Modern History Museum.