Things to Do in Atlanta: Tours, Tickets & Day Trips
Atlanta is two days of downtown and one day out of it. Day one is Centennial Olympic Park: the Georgia Aquarium (whale sharks and belugas, around $45), the World of Coca-Cola next door and the College Football Hall of Fame, all bundled cheaper on a CityPASS. Day two is the city’s story: the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park on Auburn Avenue (free), a guided civil rights tour from about $65, then the Beltline’s Eastside Trail with a food and art walk through Inman Park (from $83). Day three, leave town: Stone Mountain is 30 minutes east, the Walking Dead sets in Senoia an hour south, and the North Georgia wine country around Dahlonega and Helen 90 minutes north (tours from $101). Spring and autumn are the seasons; summer is hot and humid, so plan the aquarium for midday.
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All experiences in Atlanta — FAQ
What are the top 10 things to do in Atlanta?
By traveller ratings: 1) the Georgia Aquarium, 2) the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, 3) a civil rights history tour, 4) the World of Coca-Cola, 5) a Beltline and Inman Park food walk, 6) Stone Mountain Park, 7) the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 8) a Walking Dead or Stranger Things film-location tour, 9) Ponce City Market and its rooftop, and 10) a North Georgia wine country day trip.
How many days do you need in Atlanta?
Two days for the city — one around Centennial Olympic Park’s attractions, one for the civil rights sites and the Beltline — and a third for a day trip to Stone Mountain, Senoia or the North Georgia mountains. Long weekends are the natural length; the city is a hub, so it pairs well with Savannah or Chattanooga.
What can you do in Atlanta for free?
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park including his birth home tour (free, timed tickets), the Beltline Eastside Trail and its murals, Piedmont Park, Centennial Olympic Park’s fountains, the Oakland Cemetery, Ponce City Market and Krog Street Market to browse, the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library grounds, and the Sweet Auburn Curb Market.
What are the best day trips from Atlanta?
Stone Mountain Park (30 minutes, tours from $78), the Walking Dead town of Senoia (1 hour, from $34), the North Georgia wine country around Dahlonega and Helen (90 minutes, from $101), and Chattanooga with Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls (2 hours). Guided tours with hotel pickup cover the first three; Chattanooga is a drive.