There is never a lack of things to do in Atlanta—with myriad tourist attractions, museums, outdoor activities, and culinary adventures, there’s alway... Read More
There is never a lack of things to do in Atlanta—with myriad tourist attractions, museums, outdoor activities, and culinary adventures, there’s always something fun going on.
Families should head for the Georgia Aquarium to check out the new dolphin show, get up close with stingrays in the touch pools, and watch beluga whales and whale sharks through the enormous viewing windows. Kids will also enjoy spending an afternoon at Piedmont Park, where visitors and locals ride down bike paths, chase their pups in dog runs, and shop the Green Market that takes place every Saturday.
At Atlanta’s High Museum of Art (the first museum in the world to display art on loan from the Louvre), art fans can find paintings by van Gogh, Cézanne, and Manet among the museum’s expansive and well-curated collections. And those more interested in the edible arts who might want to get a behind-the-scenes look at booze creation, stop by the city’s budding beer brewers and liquor distillers, like SweetWater Brewing Company and Old Fourth Distillery, for a drink and tour of their small-scale facilities.
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Atlanta BeltLine
One of the most comprehensive urban renewal efforts in the United States, the Altanta Beltline is an historic 22-mile railroad corridor circling Atlanta... Read More
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Atlanta History Center
Set on the grounds of Swan House, one of Atlanta's classic historic estates, the Atlanta History Center features permanent and special exhibitions... Read More
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College Football Hall of Fame & Chick-fil-A Fan Experience
A "Helmet Wall" displaying the headgear of more than 700 college football teams welcomes you into this downtown attraction. Visitors can personalize... Read More
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Fox Theatre
This former movie palace with a can't-miss marquee on Peachtree Street plays hosts to more than 250 shows each year, from Broadway productions to... Read More
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Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta's Georgia Aquarium is the largest in the Western Hemisphere; its five themed galleries include tropical coral reefs, beluga whales and black... Read More
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High Museum of Art
This modern white structure in the heart of Midtown has a permanent collection of 15,000 works of classic and contemporary art. Its vast anthology... Read More
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Inside CNN Tour
Go behind-the-scenes of CNN's global headquarters during this 50-minute walking tour (run daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.). The tour takes in a recording... Read More
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Krog Street Market
Located in a rehabbed 1920s warehouse building with exposed brick walls, concrete floors, and steel trusses, this busy Inman Park food hall on the... Read More
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Monday Night Brewing
This Westside craft brewery is known for its entertaining tours and relaxed, convivial vibe. Tours and tastings are offered four afternoons a week;... Read More
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Oakland Cemetery
Follow winding paths through ornate mausoleums and sculptures at this eerie Grant Park attraction. Founded in 1850, the city's oldest cemetery is the... Read More
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Old Fourth Distillery
This craft distillery in Old Fourth Ward creates small-batch vodka from scratch, with plans to add gin and bourbon in the future. The tasting room is... Read More
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Piedmont Park
Sprawling 189 acres just northeast of Atlanta's downtown, Piedmont draws sporty types with its miles of trails for running, biking, and strolling. The... Read More
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Plaza Theatre
You can't miss the illuminated marquee of this historic Poncey-Highland landmark, which is the city's longest continuously operating movie theater. Take... Read More
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Ponce City Market
The largest adaptive reuse project in Atlanta's history, this mixed-use development in Old Fourth Ward is housed in a former Sears, Roebuck & Co.... Read More
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Porsche Experience Center
Channel your inner race car driver at this over-the-top attraction less than two miles from Atlanta's airport. Visitors are invited to whet their... Read More
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Sweet Auburn Curb Market
The Sweet Auburn Curb Market has been located on Edgewood Avenue, in the very heart of Atlanta, since it first opened for business back in 1918. During... Read More
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SweetWater Brewing Company
Blow off some steam at this Midtown microbrewery, which features tours, a taproom, and live music. The indoor-outdoor space attracts a mix of tourists... Read More
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The Center for Civil and Human Rights
In June 2014, the $68-million National Center for Civil and Human Rights welcomed its first visitors to a landmark downtown building designed by Phil... Read More
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The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Pay homage to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a self-guided visit to this memorial, where exhibits illustrate the life and teachings of the... Read More
