Atlanta Travel Guide

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Once the home to Martin Luther King Jr. and the 1996 Olympic Games, Georgia’s capital is full of history, culture and fun for the entire family.

The South is known for its charm. Atlanta is no exception. Visit Georgia’s capital city for its variety of museums, nature and amusement parks, charming neighborhoods and notable historic landmarks.

Transport yourself to outer space in Fernbank Science Center’s planetarium and observatory. Understand the natural world through hands-on exhibits including a waterfall hologram at Fernbank Museum of Natural History. Tour historic homes, gardens and Civil War relics in the Atlanta History Center. Learn about one of America’s most iconic brands at the World of Coca-Cola museum.

Meet over 120,000 sea creatures, ranging from massive whales to tropical fish, at the Georgia Aquarium. Zoo Atlanta has exotic animals from all parts of the world.

See journalists in action at downtown’s CNN Center, home of one of the world’s largest news networks. Watch a performance or show at the lavish 1920s-style Fox Theatre.

Explore Atlanta’s many parks. Walk past water gardens and the Fountain of Rings in Centennial Olympic Park, home of the 1996 Summer Olympics. Find walking paths, a lake, sports facilities and picnic areas in the centrally located Piedmont Park. Entertainment meets wilderness in Stone Mountain Park, a sprawling area surrounding a huge piece of exposed granite.

Learn about famous past Atlanta residents. At the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, see the humble birthplace and final resting place of one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement. In a small apartment building in Midtown, visit Margaret Mitchell House and Museum, where the author of Gone with the Wind wrote her famous novel.

Get cool and experience thrills at Six Flags White Water. Slide, splash and swim through the popular waterpark in Marietta, Georgia. Daredevils of all ages love Six Flags Over Georgia, a sprawling theme park in Austell with over a dozen roller coasters, water slides and other rides.

Explore Atlanta’s many neighborhoods. Outside of Downtown, discover a quirky side of the city in the musical hub of Little Five Points.

Where to stay in Atlanta

World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

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Midtown

4/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers love Midtown for its fantastic nightlife, and you can see more of Atlanta by jumping on the metro at Midtown Station or Arts Center Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Atlanta Symphony Hall and High Museum of Art.

Midtown
Atlanta History Center showing autumn colours and landscape views

Buckhead

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Buckhead. Check out top attractions like Buckhead Theatre and Atlanta History Center, and jump on the metro at Buckhead Station or Lenox Station to see more of the city.

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Sandy Springs

Enjoy the popular shops in Sandy Springs. Chattahoochee River is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Sandy Springs Station or North Springs Station to see more of Atlanta.

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Cumberland

5/5(1 area review)

Travellers to Cumberland praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta.

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Dunwoody

Visitors often come to Dunwoody for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Perimeter Mall and MJCCA Zaban Park Tennis Center. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Dunwoody Station.

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The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
4 out of 5
210 Peachtree St. NW, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$274 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,138 reviews)
"pool was challenging to get to but service and staff were great, loved the Sun Dial restaurant - rooms were clean, lighting in bathroom not great and small but showers were clean and spacious"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

The Westin Peachtree Plaza, Atlanta
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
Atlanta Marriott Marquis
4 out of 5
265 Peachtree Center Ave Ne, Atlanta, GA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 16 May to 17 May
NZ$270
includes taxes & fees
16 May - 17 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Atlanta. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,954 reviews)
"Hotel allowed the Hebrew Israelites to hold a convention there. They are an extremist group which made me feel unsafe while I stayed there. The hotel allowed them to have members of the group on each floor watching customers. It was very uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
The Westin Atlanta Airport
The Westin Atlanta Airport
4 out of 5
4736 Best Road, College Park, GA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$260 per night from 9 May to 10 May
NZ$260
includes taxes & fees
9 May - 10 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in College Park. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,419 reviews)
"Ramesh at front was awesome"

Reviewed on 11 Apr. 2025

The Westin Atlanta Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Sonder Midtown South
Sonder Midtown South
4 out of 5
126 Renaissance Parkway Northeast, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Room was large but fairly basic"

Reviewed on 13 Apr. 2025

Sonder Midtown South
Sonder Baltimore Place
Sonder Baltimore Place
4 out of 5
1 Baltimore Place Northwest, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and concierge services. Popular attractions World of Coca-Cola and Centennial ...
8/10 Very Good! (160 reviews)
Building maintenance not great
"Id give it a try again, the issue was more the property management vs. Sonder. Sonder Team was great and good at communication. The property/building itself was nice, but the garage door was broken, the divider wall on our patio was broken. The garage door issue was a lot of stress upon arrival after ..."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

Sonder Baltimore Place
3005 Buckhead
3005 Buckhead
4 out of 5
3005 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Atlanta. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions World of Coca-Cola and Centennial ...
7.8/10 Good! (19 reviews)
"Very nice place would stay again."

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2025

3005 Buckhead
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Atlanta

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Good sports options available. Very good cultural activities available.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Great time had in Atlanta during the labour day weekend.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Do your research! Especially around sports!! They had the college football season kick-off on the only day we had to sightsee. Downtown was PACKED full of cars trying to find parking to get to the football. Didn’t get to see anything.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Atlanta is amazing, the people are friendly, kind and bubbly.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Fat Matt’s ribs are excellent.

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