Things To Do
Atlanta BeltLine
The BeltLine is a walkable trail that will ultimately be 22 miles long and connect 45 in-town neighborhoods. There are many ways to experience the BeltLine, including scooters, bikes, running, or walking. You might consider taking an Uber/Lyft to Krog Street Market, grabbing lunch, and then walking the few miles north toward Piedmont Park. Along the way, enjoy the public art, parks, breweries, and shopping! If you've never been to Atlanta and it's a nice day, this is a must do! Some of our favorite stops: Krog Street Market (try Yala for lunch), Lingering Shade (great cocktails), Ladybird Grove and Mess Hall (good food, drinks, and outdoor patio), Historic Fourth Ward Park (right next to our house!), New Realm Brewery, and Ponce City Market
Ponce City Market
Our #1 recommended place to visit, Ponce City Market (PCM) has it all! Just a 10 minute walk from our house, we certainly frequent the place. You can find all different types of food, cocktails, shopping, and a rooftop with amazing city views and throw-back carnival games. If you walk the BeltLine, be sure to stop in to check it out! Most Saturday mornings, we workout at a gym nearby and walk to PCM for smoothies and cronuts (to cancel out that workout, of course).
Piedmont Park
Atlanta's largest and most central green space, Piedmont Park boasts a variety of walking and running trails, sports fields, a dog park, and a Saturday morning farmers market. It is within walking distance of the hotels, so you should definitely take advantage of it!
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights connects the American Civil Rights Movement to today’s struggle for Global Human Rights. The Center was first imagined by civil rights legend Evelyn Lowery and former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young and was launched by former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin. Housed within the Center, The LGBT Institute convenes and celebrates the minds of the movement while fostering intelligent dialogue about the state of civil and human rights for LGBT communities in the South and around the world.
MLK Visitor Center
While the MLK Visitor Center is less comprehensive than The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, it does an incredible job of highlighting the amazing legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the American Civil Rights Movement. On top of that, there is no charge for admission and it is located relatively close to the hotels (and just down the street from our house!).
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Nestled in Piedmont Park, the Atlanta Botanical Garden features a treescape walking path, giant topiaries, and gorgeous flowers. It's a beautiful part of the park if you have some time to check it out!
High Museum of Art
The High - as Atlantans affectionately refer to it - is Atlanta's premiere art museum. If you enjoy perusing galleries, make it a priority to spend a few hours here! The museum is located just a few blocks north of the hotels.
Georgia Aquarium
As the largest aquarium in the US and the second largest aquarium in the world, the Georgia Aquarium houses tens of thousands of animals swimming in over 10 million gallons of water. One of the biggest attractions is the whale sharks, while Logan's favorite will always be the sea otters. Located downtown near the National Center for Civil and Human Rights and the World of Coca Cola, the Georgia Aquarium is a great stop if you are interested in exploring the sea from land-locked Atlanta.
World of Coca-Cola
Experience the history of the world’s most famous (and Atlanta's most beloved) beverage brand, Coca‑Cola! You can view hundreds of Coca-Cola artifacts, get a behind-the-scenes look at the bottling process, and try more than 100 beverages from around the world, before taking home a complimentary commemorative glass bottle of Coca‑Cola.