The Georgia Aquarium is one of Emma’s favorite places in the city. If you arrive early on Thursday or want to spend part of your Saturday or Sunday exploring Atlanta, this is a great stop. It’s an easy way to see more of the city and enjoy one of its most well-known attractions.
If you love college football, the Aflac Kickoff Game is in town the same weekend. On September 5, 2026, Baylor and Auburn (boo) face off in Atlanta.
Dragon Con is the largest multi-media pop culture convention in the country and takes over Atlanta every Labor Day weekend. It celebrates everything from science fiction and fantasy to gaming, comics, art, music, and film. Even if you don’t have a badge, the free parade on Saturday morning, September 5th, is worth seeing. It’s one of the city’s most popular events and a fun way to experience the energy of the weekend.
Located in the heart of Atlanta, the High Museum of Art features a collection of more than 20,000 works of art, a dynamic schedule of special exhibitions and engaging community-focused programs.
Fernbank is a great stop where you can explore giant dinosaur skeletons, hands-on natural history exhibits, and the outdoor WildWoods forest experience. It’s also a special place for Emma...she had her senior prom here.
Walk, bike, or scooter this scenic path lined with street art, breweries, and restaurants. Our favorites: Ladybird Grove, Victory Sandwitch Bar, or Two Urban Licks.
The Atlanta Botanical Garden offers 30 acres of beautiful outdoor spaces right next to Piedmont Park in Midtown. It’s a peaceful spot to wander through lush plant displays, enjoy the canopy walk, or catch one of the seasonal exhibits. There are also dining options on site, so it’s an easy way to pair a stroll with a relaxed meal.
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s landmark venues for live entertainment. We’ll share the weekend show schedule as it gets closer so you can plan ahead if you’d like to catch a performance. It’s also a meaningful spot for us, as we’ve spent many date nights here enjoying musicals and concerts.
An immersive, high-tech experience where you can “travel” through space, the African safari, or other dreamlike worlds.
A chic boutique bowling alley with craft cocktails, gourmet bites, and vintage games.
Discover the history of Coca-Cola, taste flavors from around the world, and see the secret formula vault.
Explore Southern history, the Swan House mansion, and Civil War exhibits on a beautiful 33-acre property.