Jessie & Zachary

Things To Do

ATLANTA is home to many fun and interesting sights and attractions. Home to so many unique neighborhoods - Little Five Points (L5P), East Atlanta Village, Cabbagetown, Midtown, Virginia Highlands, etc. Known as "The City in the Forest," ATLANTA has more tree covering than any major city in the U.S. and boasts more than 343 total parks, covering over 3,000 acres. Some lovely parks include Piedmont Park, Centennial Olympic Park, Grant Park, Chastain Park, and many more. But also see some recommendations below, if you're looking to kill some time.

Atlanta Botanical Garden

1345 Piedmont Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309

We love coming here and have an annual membership. Year-round there is plenty to see here with seasonal and permanent plants and flowers, as well as art installations by Chihuly.

Sweetwater Creek State Park

1750 Mount Vernon Road, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Very lovely and casual hiking trail system that runs adjacent to many creeks. The fall foliage will be very beautiful this time of year. This hiking trail system is well marked and allows you to choose your own adventure, based on the distance you prefer. Parking is $5.

Atlanta History Center

130 West Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305

A really interesting museum as well as grounds with several houses and small farms included on the property. It also has only one of two cycloramas in the U.S. depicting the 1864 Battle of Atlanta. Overall, the museum is home to history relating to the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement, the 1996 Olympics, as well as other major events and periods in history revolving around the city of ATLANTA.

High Museum of Art

1280 Peachtree Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309

Huge art museum in Midtown. You can spend 3+ hours here and still not cover it all. Very extensive collections spanning centuries through modern art from today.

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