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
Downtown
One of the largest aquariums in the world, located in downtown Atlanta near Centennial Olympic Park.
Downtown
Interactive museum dedicated to the history and global culture of Coca-Cola, founded in Atlanta.
Downtown
Downtown park built for the 1996 Olympics, featuring fountains, events, and open green space.
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.
Grant Park
Explore gorillas, elephants, and wildlife habitats in Grant Park. Check the zoo’s calendar for seasonal programs.
Midtown
Major green space in Midtown Atlanta featuring trails, sports fields, the BeltLine, and seasonal events.
Old Fourth Ward
Historic building converted into a food hall, retail market, and rooftop entertainment destination.
Stone Mountain
Georgia state park featuring the largest exposed granite outcropping in the world, trails, and outdoor activities.
Midtown
Explore the Garden’s 50th-anniversary season, autumn scarecrow displays, and the latest programs and exhibitions.
Midtown
Leading art museum in the American South with rotating international exhibitions and a permanent collection.
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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