CNN Studio Tour
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 827-2300
Fax: () -
- Cross Street:
- Marietta Street at Techwood Drive
- Hours:
- Daily 9am-5pm
Editorial Review for CNN Studio Tour – by Mike DiPrima
In Short
A 50-minute studio tour takes you into the guts of the CNN operation and some of its networks, including Headline News. You'll pass through glass-enclosed overhead walkways, a simulated control room and ride one tall escalator. Along the way, you'll observe the newsroom in action, learn the secrets of the teleprompter and listen to a shameless self-promotion from Ted Turner himself (on television, of course).
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Insider Tips
Look GoodStop by the replica set at the Turner Store. For a fee, they'll film you and give you the videotape.
Know Before You GoTours fill up fast; walk up tickets are first come, first served. Make reservations at least a day in advance to guarantee a spot. Call (404) 827-2300.
ParkingCheck out the Centennial Parking Deck at Olympic Park Drive and Marietta Street, as metered parking is hard to find. Receive $2 off with a CNN ticket stub.
The ExtrasBringing a class or school group? Find lesson plans, key terms and biographies on the website.
User Reviews for CNN Studio Tour
08/16/2006 Posted by alishadawn33
This tour was interesting and informative. Great look at CNN around the world and you really do get to look behind the scenes. My husband and I enjoyed getting to see the news be filmed and broadcast live while we watched from above. The building is fun to look at even if you don't pay to take the tour. We thought it was very worth the money. Young kids might not find it interesting and might be bored on the tour. We would recommend it to people visiting Atlanta. There is a food-cort in the building too if you want to grab lunch while you are there. They seemed to have a lot of food options.
Pros: informative
Cons: no photography on the tour
06/17/2005 Posted by lilyprof
This tour would be good for children, and might be worth 50 minutes of an adult's time if it were free, but $10 is a huge waste of money. The one interesting thing is being able to stand behing a glass looking down at the newsroom, including watching the anchor reporting. There is no serious attempt to discuss the news process - e.g., the word "reporter" doesn't come up once! From the guide, there was a lot of repetition, and discussion of fascinating, important facts like how much the anchors are paid, and whether or not they buy their own clothes (they do).
Cons: Expensive, Disappointing, Not educational
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