Things To Do

Things To Do In Atlanta

Things to do in Atlanta include Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, the BeltLine, and Piedmont Park. Families can explore Zoo Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park, while museums, food markets, and neighborhood walks offer more ways to plan a visit around your interests.

What should visitors do in Atlanta?

Atlanta offers attractions ranging from world-class museums and aquariums to historic civil rights sites, vibrant neighborhoods, outdoor trails, food markets, and live entertainment. Visitors can explore downtown, walk the BeltLine, visit Ponce City Market, tour the MLK Historic Site, and experience Atlanta's diverse dining and music scene.

Atlanta Visitor Highlights

One of the largest aquariums in the world, located in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park.

Interactive museum dedicated to the history and global culture of Coca-Cola, founded in Atlanta.

Downtown park built for the 1996 Olympics, featuring fountains, events, and open green space.

Atlanta BeltLine ↗

Multiple Neighborhoods

Award winning multi-use trail and greenway connecting neighborhoods around the city. Great for walking, cycling, and dining.

Historic site honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood.

Zoo Atlanta ↗

Grant Park

Explore gorillas, elephants, and wildlife habitats in Grant Park. Check the zoo’s calendar for seasonal programs.

Major green space in Midtown Atlanta featuring trails, sports fields, the BeltLine, and seasonal events.

Ponce City Market ↗

Old Fourth Ward

Historic building converted into a food hall, retail market, and rooftop entertainment destination.

Georgia state park featuring the largest exposed granite outcropping in the world, trails, and outdoor activities.

Explore the Garden’s 50th-anniversary season, autumn scarecrow displays, and the latest programs and exhibitions.

Leading art museum in the American South with rotating international exhibitions and a permanent collection.

Little Five Points ↗

Little Five Points

Eclectic neighborhood with independent shops, vintage stores, live music venues, and local character.

Museum dedicated to the American civil rights movement and global human rights efforts.

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Directory: Attractions

World of Coca-Cola

World of Coca-Cola

The official home of Coca-Cola's story — taste 100+ global beverages and see the secret formula vault.

Georgia Aquarium

Georgia Aquarium

One of the world's largest aquariums — whale sharks, beluga whales, and thousands of animals in downtown Atlanta.

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

National Center for Civil and Human Rights

Powerful museum exploring America's Civil Rights Movement with Dr. King's personal papers and immersive exhibits.

College Football Hall of Fame

College Football Hall of Fame

Explore college football history and interactive exhibits in Downtown Atlanta. Consult the official calendar for special events and admission.

Zoo Atlanta

Zoo Atlanta

Wildlife and conservation experiences in Grant Park.

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site

Free NPS site encompassing Dr. King's birthplace, Ebenezer Baptist Church, and his tomb in Sweet Auburn.

Piedmont Park

Piedmont Park

Atlanta's premier 189-acre urban park — BeltLine access, a lake, festivals, and the heart of Midtown.

High Museum of Art

High Museum of Art

The Southeast's premier art museum with 18,000+ works and world-class traveling exhibitions in Midtown.

Center for Puppetry Arts

Center for Puppetry Arts

America's largest puppetry museum with original Muppets from Jim Henson's collection — unique Atlanta gem.

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

Fernbank Museum of Natural History

World's largest dinosaurs in the Great Hall, IMAX theater, and nature exhibits in scenic Druid Hills.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

Atlanta Botanical Garden

One of America's finest botanical gardens — 30 acres of stunning displays, canopy walk, and orchid center.

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