Atlanta, United States of America

Atlanta

United States of America · Georgia · 320 m

Description

Atlanta is the dynamic capital of the U.S. state of Georgia and a major center of the American South, where history, culture, and modern life come together. The metropolis is known for its important legacy of the Civil Rights Movement, attractions such as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola, as well as its diverse culinary scene and vibrant music and film industries. Atlanta combines a modern skyline and international business with green parks, distinctive neighborhoods, and traditional Southern hospitality. As a major transportation and economic hub, this cosmopolitan city is considered one of the most important urban centers in the southeastern United States.

Length of stay

Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)

Travel season

Best time to visit: March – April or October

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Highlights

  1. Georgia Aquarium
  2. Stone Mountain Park(Day trip)
  3. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
  4. World of Coca-Cola
  5. Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area(Day trip)
  6. Atlanta BeltLine
  7. Ponce City Market
  8. National Center for Civil and Human Rights
  9. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park(Day trip)
  10. Piedmont Park
  11. Atlanta Botanical Garden
  12. Centennial Olympic Park
  13. High Museum of Art
  14. Stone Mountain Summit Trail(Day trip)
  15. Stone Mountain Summit Skyride(Day trip)
  16. Fox Theatre
  17. Sweet Auburn Historic District
  18. Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church
  19. The King Center
  20. Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home
  21. Krog Street Market
  22. Krog Street Tunnel
  23. Jackson Street Bridge
  24. Little Five Points
  25. Oakland Cemetery
  26. Sweetwater Creek State Park(Day trip)
  27. Inman Park
  28. Atlanta History Center
  29. Swan House
  30. Margaret Mitchell House
  31. Jimmy Carter Presidential Library & Museum
  32. Fernbank Museum of Natural History
  33. Fernbank Forest
  34. Zoo Atlanta
  35. Grant Park
  36. Atlanta Street Art
  37. Eastside Trail
  38. Historic Fourth Ward Park
  39. Old Fourth Ward
  40. Marietta Square(Day trip)
  41. Virginia-Highland
  42. Midtown Atlanta
  43. Woodruff Arts Center
  44. Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA)
  45. Center for Puppetry Arts
  46. College Football Hall of Fame
  47. Mercedes-Benz Stadium
  48. State Farm Arena
  49. Truist Park & The Battery Atlanta
  50. SkyView Atlanta
  51. Georgia State Capitol
  52. Roswell Historic District(Day trip)
  53. Underground Atlanta
  54. Auburn Avenue
  55. APEX Museum
  56. Herndon Home Museum
  57. Castleberry Hill
  58. West End Historic District
  59. Wren's Nest
  60. Westside Park
  61. Westside Provisions District
  62. Atlantic Station
  63. Buckhead
  64. Buckhead Village District
  65. East Palisades Trail(Day trip)
  66. Arabia Mountain(Day trip)
  67. Chattahoochee Nature Center(Day trip)
  68. Panola Mountain State Park(Day trip)
  69. Southeastern Railway Museum(Day trip)

Getting there

Airports:
ATL
Train stations:
Atlanta, Georgia State, Five Points

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