Walking through Poncey-Highland or Little Five Points, you feel a vibrant, eclectic warmth where deep Southern hospitality meets progressive urban energy, creating an atmosphere that is both laid-back and fiercely creative. Now, this sprawling metropolis serves as a dynamic hub for innovation and culture, offering travelers a rich tapestry of music, food, and history woven seamlessly into its modern, tree-lined streets.
Do Atlanta the way locals do: start slow at Red Top Mountain State Park, eat where the regulars do at TWO urban licks, let the evening run long at 9 Mile Station.
Top things to do in Atlanta
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Georgia Aquarium
One of world's largest aquariums, with permanent exhibits, interactive galleries & animals galore.
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Stone Mountain Park
Vast, scenic park with activities, golf, lodging & a cable car ride to a historic, carved peak.
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Atlanta Botanical Garden
30-acre garden with a conservatory & fountains playing host to concerts, cocktail parties & more.
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Beat The Bomb Atlanta
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Piedmont Park
Sprawling park featuring jogging paths, basketball courts, dog parks, a farmers' market & more.
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World of Coca-Cola
Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.
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Zoo Atlanta
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Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Park encompassing King's birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church & his final resting place.
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Pemberton Place
20-acre urban hub offers the Coca-Cola museum, aquarium, civil rights learning center & green space.
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SkyView Atlanta
20-story Ferris wheel in Centennial Park providing scenic views from climate-controlled gondolas.
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TWO urban licks
American rotisserie fare & live blues are draws at this restaurant in a warehouse with city views.
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9 Mile Station
Rooftop beer garden with local brews, creative pub fare & city views from atop Ponce City Market.
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El Viñedo Local
Quaint cafe serving South American eats such as empanadas, ceviche, and sandwiches, plus coffee and wine.
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Yeppa & Co. - Buckhead
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Mary Mac's Tea Room
This 1945-era institution draws locals & tourists for Southern comfort food in a homey space.
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The Vortex Bar & Grill
Local fixture known for its burgers, beer & whiskey selection & offbeat, rock 'n' roll vibe.
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Fox Bros Bar-B-Q
Texan brothers' slow-roast ribs, pulled pork & Southern sides in an informal space with a patio.
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The Varsity
Long-running drive-in chain serving up burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes & other American classics.
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World of Coca-Cola
Memorabilia, films & exhibits (some interactive) about soft drink that debuted in Atlanta in 1886.
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Ponce City Market
Vibrant converted historic Sears building, now a market with a food hall, shops & living space.
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Tea Around Town
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The Peachtree Trolley Co.
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Unexpected Atlanta Tours and Gifts
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ATL-Cruzers Electric Car and Segway Tours
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Red Top Mountain State Park
Wooded peninsula surrounded by Lake Allatoona features water sports, trails, campsites & cottages.
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Morgan Falls Overlook Park
Family-oriented park featuring expansive playgrounds, walking trails, picnic areas & river views.
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Cauble Park
25-acre lakefront park with a white sandy beach & facilities for picnics, fishing & boating.
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Cochran Mill Park
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Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
Forested 120-acre nature preserve with a trail, waterfall, streams, parking lot & picnic tables.
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9 Mile Station
Rooftop beer garden with local brews, creative pub fare & city views from atop Ponce City Market.
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Your 3rd Spot
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Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
Hip New American bar & restaurant offering a campfire-&-lodge theme, screened porches & local beers.
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Wicked Wolf Atlanta
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