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Get behind the scenes of Cable News Network (CNN), which is based right here in Atlanta, Ga. A 50-minute guided walking tour lets you peek into the newsroom, control room and much more. Be sure to keep your eyes wide open; there’s no telling who you might see while walking the halls.
Reasons to take the CNN Studio Tour
- Your tour begins on a long ride up the world’s largest freestanding escalator (which, before CNN, used to take visitors up to “The World of Sid and Marty Krofft,” an indoor amusement park). In fact, during the Sid and Marty Krofft days, the space that is now CNN’s main newsroom was a human pinball machine. The escalator is 196-feet long and eight stories high.
- You’ll see how a teleprompter works.
- You’ll find out how the weather map works.
- You’ll watch the action inside Studio 7, the largest studio CNN has ever built anywhere in the world.
- You’ll get a better understanding of how newsman John King moves things around on the touch-screen on election night.
Insider tips
- Although the tour is permanently closed, you can still see the iconic CNN sign outside CNN Center. It is a popular photo spot.
- The food court at CNN Center provides many options for dining.
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When is cnn studio tours open.
CNN Studio Tours is permanently closed.
Where is CNN Studio Tours located?
CNN Studio Tours is located inside the CNN Center at the corner of Marietta Street and Centennial Olympic Park Drive in Downtown Atlanta at:
One CNN Center, Atlanta, Ga. 30303.
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CNN Studio Tours
In 2023 – after over 35 years – CNN bid farewell to its longstanding Downtown Atlanta location and relocated to their 30-acre Turner Techwood campus in nearby Midtown Atlanta. All Downtown Atlanta CNN Studio Tours are permanently canceled as of March, 2020.
Atlanta is home to the worldâs top news network – CNN. This worldwide leader in news has maintained its post as the most trusted source in news around the world. Previously located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, directly across the street from Centennial Olympic Park and adjacent to the Philips Arena, the CNN Center was a landmark and major tourist attraction for those seeking to learn more about the leading news network.
The CNN Center became a part of the Downtown Atlanta horizon in 1976 as part of the Omni International Group but the actual offices and newsrooms didnât move into the facility until 1987. In addition to the CNN offices and newsrooms, a world-class hotel, the Omni Atlanta Hotel Downtown was located within the CNN Center. The CNN Center also contained an impressive food court that was available to visitors, employees of CNN and patrons of the Philips Arena and other Downtown Atlanta attractions.
With the success of several news programs throughout the years, the CNN Center decided to create a special fifty-five minute guided tour which would enable visitors to take a peek into the inner workings of a twenty-four hour news network. During the tour, visitors got the opportunity to experience the state of the art technology utilized by many of the programs produced within the CNN Center as well as watch live tapings of shows from CNN, CNN International and Headline News to name a few.
The CNN Center was the epicenter of emerging new media, allowing visitors to witness how this news giant consistently kept its finger on the pulse of all things current, and made it one of Downtown Atlantaâs most popular attractions.
Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Ending in March of 2020 amid the emergence of Covid, CNN offered 50 minute walking tours that gave visitors behind-the-scenes access to the world headquarters of CNN. The guided tour gave an inside look at how a live broadcast was produced and broadcast around the world. Visitors would have seen a more in-depth look at how the worldâs largest news organization operated From the historic first newscast to the now living legacy, visitors learned how CNN became the worldwide leader in news.
Tour Times: The CNN Tour in Downtown Atlanta has been permanently discontinued as of March 2020. Formerly, tours ran approximately every 20 minutes daily from 9am – 5pm.
Former Address: One CNN Center Atlanta, GA 30303
- CNN Center Parking Deck: $10 per day per vehicle (excluding events)
- Payments Accepted: American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
- Public parking is available within walking distance of CNN Center
Southbound via I-75/85
- Exit 249C Williams St
- Turn RIGHT onto Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd
- Turn LEFT onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr
- Parking garage is on the LEFT after you cross over Marietta St. and pass the large CNN letters on your RIGHT
Northbound via I-75/85
- Exit 249D Spring St./W. Peachtree St
- Turn RIGHT onto Spring St. ramp toward Centennial Olympic Park Dr
- Bear LEFT onto Centennial Olympic Park Dr
- Stay on Centennial Olympic Park Dr
Eastbound or Westbound via I-20:
- Exit I-75/85 North and follow Northbound via I-75/85
Bus Parking
Bus Marshalling â bus parking is available at the Georgia World Congress Center for $25 per entry per day. The area is secured and has a lounge for bus drivers to relax while their group is away.
There is also free street parking on Centennial Olympic Drive by Philips Arena, but drivers must stay with their bus and may be asked to move if the space is needed.
Public Transportation
- MARTA stop W1: Dome/ GWCC/ Philips Arena/ CNN Center
- MARTA stop N1: Peachtree Center â approximately a 10-minute walk from this station
Atlanta Streetcar
Use the Centennial Olympic Park stop and head south on Centennial Olympic Park Dr. The CNN Center is located on the corner of Centennial Olympic Park Dr. and Marietta St.
For more information, please call 1-877-4CNNTOUR or (404) 827-2300.
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CNN Atlanta Studio Tour
- Inside CNN Studio Tour in Atlanta
- Take a behind-the-scenes look at CNN's global-headquarters on this 50-minute guided walking tour
- Learn how television news is written, produced and delivered, with the possibility of seeing anchors at work in a live studio broadcast.
- Get a souvenir photo of you behind a CNN anchor desk!
- Explore the shops and restaurants in the CNN Center before or after your tour
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission to Inside CNN Studio Tour
- Food and drinks
Departure & Return
One CNN Center
Tours depart approximately every 10 minutes from 9am to 5pmThe Inside CNN Studio Tour is a walking tour that descends 8 flights of stairs. ADA Compliant tours are available at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm
What To Expect
This tour takes place at One CNN Center in downtown Atlanta "â where the main newsrooms and studios for several of CNN's news channels are located. Take the voucher to the tour box office and receive a timed ticket for entry to CNN's worldwide headquarters.On this exciting, 50-minute Inside CNN Studio Tour, get an in-depth look at the CNN headquarters and learn about the history of the network from the guide. CNN is known internationally as the first television channel to provide 24-hour news coverage and the first all-news television channel in the United States. In the control room theater, learn how news broadcasts are assembled. Check out the newsrooms and studios and see how a television news broadcast is written, produced and delivered to the world. Some of the CNN anchors or correspondents might even be seen working on a live broadcast.Then, inside a special effects studio, see the technology behind the weather maps and on-air graphics that highlight the broadcasts and find out how they are created. Watch news feeds from live broadcasts and see journalists at work in the main CNN newsroom.There will also be an opportunity to have a souvenir photo taken behind a news anchor's desk.Before or after the tour, don't forget to explore the many shops and restaurants in the CNN Center.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- ADA Compliant tours are available at 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm and 4:30pm
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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