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Click the link for the top things to do in Atlanta. The categories include Eats, Arts & Culture, Heritage, Shopping, Attractions, Nightlife, Outdoors, and Sports. Below is a list of our top tourist activists.
Georgia Aquarium
The Georgia Aquarium is across from Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. With more than 11 million gallons of water, it is the largest in the Western Hemisphere and home to more than 100,000 aquatic animals, including penguins, whale sharks, manta rays, and more.
World of Coca-Cola
Learn the history behind one of the world's most beloved drinks at World of Coca-Cola in downtown Atlanta. Inside, you'll see the Coca-Cola bottling process and the vault where the secret drink recipe is stored. You can also taste Coca-Cola beverages from around the world – a perpetual visitor favorite – and buy soda-themed souvenirs in the gift shop.
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden has 30 acres of display gardens and shady woodlands featuring plant collections including roses, herbs, conifers, carnivorous plants, and more. Special features include the Dorothy Chapman Fuqua Conservatory, home to rare and endangered tropical and desert plants, and the Children's Garden, a unique, hands-on garden with a health and wellness theme. The Fuqua Orchid Center includes a High Elevation Orchid House and a Tropical Orchid House, both beautiful throughout the year.
Six Flags Over Georgia
Situated about 10 miles west of Atlanta, this Six Flags location features a variety of rides with themes based on DC Comics characters like Batman and Catwoman. Patrons who want to get their blood pumping should hop on The Great American Scream Machine, a classic wooden roller coaster built in 1973, or The Riddler Mindbender, a steel roller coaster with three exhilarating loops. Six Flags Over Georgia also has a water park with a wave pool and waterslides for the warmer months, plus attractions that are suitable for young kids.
Callaway Resort & Gardens
Located about 40 miles north of Columbus in Pine Mountain, this roughly 2,500-acre destination features gardens, trails for hiking and biking, a large lake, the visitor-favorite butterfly center and more.
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort
Chateau Elan is an award-winning winery and culinary destination resort in the rolling foothills of North Georgia. Daily tours and tastings reveal the rich history behind the winery’s portfolio of 30 hand-crafted wines that make Chateau Elan the state’s largest wine producer. With five chef- and style-driven restaurant concepts, a one-of-a-kind speakeasy and rare bourbon bar, a French style café and coffee shop, poolside mixology, and legendary afternoon tea service in the hotel’s glass-top atrium, Chateau Elan is a destination for world-class dining without an ounce of pretension, where guests from near and far are welcomed with warmth and an easy spirit of celebration.
Centennial Olympic Park
Once host to the 1996 Summer Olympics, Centennial Olympic Park is an iconic destination in downtown Atlanta. Travelers will find playgrounds, tons of green space, Fountain of Rings Plaza, and numerous statues and commemorative markers across the park's 22 acres.
Stone Mountain Park
At more than 3,200 acres, Stone Mountain Park, the most-visited attraction in Georgia, offers fun for visitors of all ages, including adventure courses, the world's longest-running laser show, a 5-mile railroad excursion, two golf courses and a Swiss cable car that takes travelers to the top of the mountain.
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
Visit MLK's birthplace and childhood home at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in downtown Atlanta. During your visit this free park, you can see the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church – the location of King's baptism, ordainment and funeral – as well as the Martin Luther King, Jr. "I Have a Dream" World Peace Rose Garden.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Atlanta's 42,000-square-foot National Center for Civil and Human Rights is conveniently located across from Centennial Olympic Park, in the same plaza as the Georgia Aquarium and the World of Coca-Cola. This museum promises a deep dive into the U.S. civil rights movement and an overview of other human rights struggles worldwide, making it one of the most informative and impactful things to do in Georgia.
Margaret Mitchell House
Take a look inside the life of the acclaimed author of the 1936 classic "Gone With the Wind" at the Margaret Mitchell House. Located in Midtown Atlanta, this Tudor Revival mansion – which is one of several Atlanta History Center attractions – is home to the small apartment where Margaret Mitchell wrote the Pulitzer Prize-winning book.
Fox Theatre
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox’s 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies.
High Museum of Art
From nineteenth-century sculpture to contemporary folk art, the seven themed collections include more than 18,000 works of art from around the world. On the first, second, and third Friday of each month, the museum stays open late for visitors to enjoy art, music, and each other.
Ponce City Market
From ground-floor retail and restaurants, to the Flats’ amenity-rich residences, to creative office space, to an amusement park on the Roof, Ponce City Market is the culmination of its history. Located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood along the Atlanta BeltLine, across from Historic Fourth Ward Park, and walking or pedaling distance from Virginia-Highland, Poncey-Highland, and Midtown, PCM is a hub for residents, neighbors, and visitors to gather, work, and play.
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside Trail
This 22-mile trail loops the city, connecting neighborhoods and showcasing why Atlanta is “The City in the Forest.” With everchanging artwork, unique shops, lively bars and restaurants, the BeltLine is the best way to explore the city on foot, on wheels or with your furry friends.
Perimeter Mall
Perimeter Mall is North Atlanta's premier shopping destination, home to over 150 retailers and a spectacular streetscape that features a number of renowned and popular eateries. Perimeter Mall is one of Atlanta's most accessible luxury shopping malls and offers access to the latest and greatest in fashion and beauty trends.
Lenox Square
An impressive two-story glass facade welcomes shoppers to full-service restaurants such as The Cheesecake Factory and True Food Kitchen. This dramatic entrance showcases the iconic property’s street side presence, including a glass covered porte-cochere and valet amenities for easy access. The property boasts Bloomingdale's, Neiman Marcus and Macy's and features nearly 250 specialty stores like FENDI, Burberry, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Tiffany & Co., Apple and Zara.
Phipps Plaza
Phipps Plaza is an upscale shopping mall located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta, Ga. With its chandeliers, marble floors, grand staircase and luxury retailers, it is known as one of the most popular luxury shopping destinations in Atlanta. Shoppers looking to spoil themselves with high-end designer items will be more than pleased with the luxurious offerings available in this upscale shopping mall.
Buckhead Village
Buckhead Village District (formerly The Shops Buckhead Atlanta) is another addition to the luxurious Buckhead community. This eight-block neighborhood contains everything you need for a successful adventure. From high-end retail such as Hermes to bowling and dining options that span the globe, Buckhead Village District has it all. Dining options in the Buckhead Village District span from high-end to super affordable, including the first Shake Shack in Georgia. Currently on the menu is The Southern Gentleman, Gypsy Kitchen, Georgetown Cupcakes and Doraku Sushi.